Ford LNT-8000 Snow Plow

Name: Ford LNT-8000 Snow Plow
Brand: AMT/ERTL
Price: 43.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.8 (24 reviews)

Item Number: amt1178

3.8 Stars (24 Reviews)

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Product Details

This is the AMT/ERTL Ford LNT-8000 Snow Plow Plastic Model Truck Vehicle Kit 1-25 Scale.

Product Rank

#183 in 1/20-1/29 Scale
#446 in Cars / Trucks / Vehicles
#999 in Plastic Models

Includes

One Plastic Model

Features

Real rubber tubing
Massive dump body
Chrome plated parts
Has opening tailgate
Detailed salt spreader
Expanded decal sheet
Tilting hood/fender unit
Vintage style packaging
Ten hollow vinyl truck tires
More than 270 detailed parts
Metal axles and black vinyl tires
Giant fuel-injected V-8 diesel engine
Paint and cement required (not included)
Movable Heavy Duty 84 One Way snow plow
Plated wheels
mirrors
horns
bumper and grille. Parts molded in white
unless otherwise indicated
Authentic dump body with three-section telescopic hoist and opening tailgate
Plated fuel tanks
shovel
auger drive
spinner assembly
rear spotlight
amber flasher

Specifications

AMT Product Number: 1178

Reviews

Review Summary

The reviews highlight a mix of satisfaction and frustration with the kit, noting its potential for detailed builds and customization options like interchangeable axles and plow attachments, though it is not recommended for beginners due to complexity. A common critique is the poor quality of instructions, with parts numbered on sprues but not in the directions, alongside issues like excess trim, minimal decals, and a disappointing hood design that lacks proper hinging. While some appreciate the challenge and rewarding outcome when time is taken, others find the fit and overall production below average for the manufacturer.

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Ford LNT 8000 Snow Plow 1/25 scale

By: The Captain (Florida)

This is a great kit. It has many building options. Not for new builders. Same platform as the other Ford LN 8000 kits but this one has two drive axles that you can swap out on the Ford LN 8000 box trucks. The plow and Spreader can be used on other dump trucks too, like the Autocar dump truck.

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AMT Ford dump truck with snow plow

By: Bill Z. (Forsyth, GA)

This kit turned out good. However, it is another example of AMT numbering the parts on the sprues, but not referencing those numbers to the directions. Also, they advertise this as having a tilting engine hood; that's not quite correct. They should have hinged it like some of the other semi tractors they have made--would make it more authentic. Overall not a bad production, but would not be easy for younger modelers. I would still recommend it even with the few negatives.

(9)

Builds up great!

By: kshoopman (Chiefs Kingdom)

This is a nice kit that builds up very well with very little flash and pieces fit together well. I accidentally glued my frame second crossmember which is the rear cab support upside down. Ended up cutting it off and fabricating my own support with an extra piece in the kit. Biggest downfall of this kit is that the parts are numbered on the sprues but not in the directions, would be quite helpful to remedy this AMT. Might have to purchase another just to build the dump truck. Would give it five stars if the directions were numbered.

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