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1/25 Ford C-900 Gar Wood Load Packer Garbage Truck Plastic Model Kit (AMT1247)
1/25 Ford C-900 Gar Wood Load Packer Garbage Truck Plastic Model Kit (AMT1247)
Ford C-900 Gar Wood Load Packer Garbage Truck model kit is a 1/25-scale plastic assembly set that lets hobbyists build a detailed miniature of a classic Gar Wood garbage truck for display or diorama use.
This kit features more than 250 parts, including over 100 new components such as Budd wheels, a D-shaped fuel tank, and a moving compactor sled with a tailgate scoop. It is molded in white plastic with rubber tires, plus clear and chrome parts, and includes a water-slide decal sheet and assembly instructions. When assembled, it measures about 12 inches long and carries a skill level 3 rating (suitable for modelers aged 12 and up); painting and glue are required. This revived release represents more than a year of careful development behind the Gar Wood Load Packer, delivering a faithful, display-ready replica.
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Overview
The 1/25 Ford C-900 Gar Wood Load Packer Garbage Truck Plastic Model Kit is a tribute to the invaluable service of refuse collectors, brought to life by AMT. This model features the iconic Ford C-900 refuse truck equipped with the Garwood Load Packer 900 compactor.
This kit includes over 100 new parts, showcasing intricate details such as new “Budd” wheels, a D-shaped fuel tank, and a moving compactor sled with a tailgate scoop. Originally a project that was set aside in the 1970s, the Garwood compactor has been carefully brought back to life through extensive research and development.
Features
- 1/25 scale model of the Ford C-900 refuse truck with Garwood Load Packer 900 compactor
- Over 100 new parts including “Budd” wheels and a D-shaped fuel tank
- Moving compactor sled and tailgate scoop for added realism
- Originally a project abandoned in the 1970s, now resurrected through extensive research
- Model measures 12 inches in length
- Molded in white with rubber tires
- Includes clear and chrome parts
- Water-slide decal sheet for customization
- Comprehensive assembly instructions included
- Skill level 3 – suitable for modelers aged 12 and older
- Paint and glue required for assembly
Needed to Complete
- Paint
- Glue
Specifications
- Scale: 1/25
- Model Type: Ford C-900 Garwood Load Packer Garbage Truck
- Parts Count: Over 250 parts
- Size: 12 inches long
- Material: Molded in white with rubber tires
- Includes: Clear and chrome parts, water-slide decal sheet, assembly instructions
- Skill Level: 3
- Age Recommendation: 12 years and older
- Assembly Requirements: Paint and glue required
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