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Good news for utility-truck fans and Ford collectors: the Moebius Models 1/25 scale 1967 Ford F-100 Service Bed Pickup, kit #1239, is back in stock at Shore Line Hobby. This one sells out fast whenever Moebius runs it, so if the classic work-truck look is on your shelf wish list, now's the time to grab it.
A Working Truck, Not a Show Truck
The Ford F-100 was already a proven workhorse by 1967, and the Service Bed variant took that a step further. Instead of a standard pickup box, these trucks were fitted with a utility service body — lockable side compartments, open shelving, and room for the tools, hoses, and hardware a lineman, plumber, or shop mechanic needed on the job. Trucks like this one were the backbone of utility fleets, garages, and municipal shops through the 1960s and 70s, and they've become a favorite subject for builders who want something with more character than another stock street truck.
Moebius Models has built a reputation for tackling exactly these kinds of underserved subjects, and this F-100 is a great example — a faithful, well-tooled rendition of a truck that most other manufacturers have simply never touched.
What's in the Box
Kit #1239 is a 1/25 scale plastic model kit rated Skill Level 3 and recommended for ages 15 and up. Highlights include:
- Accurately proportioned 1967 F-100 cab and chassis
- Full utility service body with opening, lockable-style side compartments
- Detailed straight-six engine for an open-hood display
- Period-correct wheels, tires, and running gear
- Clear glass and trim parts for a clean, factory-style build
It's a kit that rewards a little extra attention to the service bed's storage bays — they're the visual centerpiece of the build, and they're begging to be loaded up with scratch-built or aftermarket tool and shop details.
Build Tips from the Bench
A few things to keep in mind before you start:
- That teal/turquoise body color reads great in a satin or semi-gloss finish rather than a high-gloss show shine — it keeps the working-truck vibe intact. Tamiya TS spray cans are a solid match if you want a period-correct industrial color.
- Pick out the service body's compartment doors, hinges, and latch details with a fine brush before assembly — much easier than trying to get in there after the body is closed up.
- Chrome trim (grille, bumpers, mirrors) is a natural fit for Molotow Liquid Chrome if you want to touch up or replace the kit chrome.
- Use Micro Set and Micro Sol for any decals to help them settle into the service body's raised panel lines without silvering.
- Consider weathering the lower body and bed floor — a working F-100 like this would have seen plenty of job sites, and a little grime sells the story.
Available Again — Don't Wait This Time
This kit has a history of coming and going, and when it's gone it tends to stay gone for a while. We've got fresh stock in now at Shore Line Hobby, along with the paints, cements, and detailing supplies to take it from sprue to showpiece. Grab yours before it's back on backorder.
Shop the Moebius 1967 Ford F-100 Service Bed Pickup (#1239) and pair it with our full line of Tamiya sprays, Molotow chrome, and weathering supplies at shorelinehobby.com.
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