Friday, August 8, 2014

Datsun Off-Road Pickup



It’s hard to believe that Nissan has been producing cars and trucks since 1934.  Off course with advent of WWII Japanese products were not exactly popular in the United States. 

It wasn’t until 1958 that Nissan began selling its trucks (under the Datsun banner) in the U.S.


In the age of big cars and trucks in the U.S. Datsun trucks didn’t exactly set the automotive industry on fire.  But as government restrictions on pollution and gas mileage and the rising cost of gasoline took hold suddenly Datsun trucks and cars seemed like an economical alternative.


While Datsun trucks (initially) weren’t large, they were workhorses, fuel efficient and (let’s face it) fun to drive!


Revell Models is proud to present its 1/24 Scale replica of the Datsun truck that took a whole generation by storm.


The burgundy red, 4X4, Datsun Off-Road Pickup is all business and fun wrapped up in a 103 HP, NPS-7 2.4 liter engine, 4-cylinder, ready to rumble truck with a huge chrome front bumper, a full light package, roll bar, oversize side mirrors, roof lights, three strip side decals and window decal, jacked-up chassis with chrome wheels and oversize tires, black trim wheel wells, shortened bed and it even has a hood that opens so you can admire its engine and all the details.


Accurate to scale, both inside and outside, the Datsun Off-Road Pickup model is part of Revell’s Truck line and is rated at a Level 2 skill.


Follow the instructions and before you know it you’ve assembled, painted and decaled your own version of one of the most popular trucks ever produced.