First Gear #19-1295 1/34 Scale Diecast 1951 Ford USAF Full Rack Stake Truck (1993)

Here's a really cool diecast USAF truck from First Gear. On the one hand I know why I bought it. On the other hand I don't know why I bought it. Huh? Okay, it's Air Force. That's why I bought it. However, it's a larger scale than I normally prefer to collect for diecast vehicles and it'll be a bit tricky to fit into my setups. It measures 7.75" (19.68cm) L x 2.625" (6.66cm) W x 2.5" (6.35cm) H. There is a rear view mirror provided as a separate piece in the box for the driver's side only (it wasn't unusual for vehicles back in the early '50s to only have one rear view mirror). A second spare mirror is provided as these are fragile and easily broken. None of the stakes are removable and the rear gate does not open or close, but there are two chains attached for added detail.

Ed

I posed a couple of TimMee 65-70mm USAF figures with the truck for comparison. The only other USAF figures I have are the Marx 50mm ones which would look way too small next to this truck.

Processed Plastics USAF Truck - Blue SP

Here's a cool truck from Processed Plastics. We've posted Processed Plastics cars and trucks before - including this style truck, but this is the first one with USAF decals/appliques' applied that I've seen. Our sample has seen better days (like me!) and it appears as if someone painted the truck bed at one time but overall it's a pretty cool addition to the fleet. Back in the day when this was made Air Force trucks Stateside would have been a dark blue except jet fuel tankers which were a bright yellow. It measures 4" (10.16cm) L x 1 1/2" (3.81cm) W x 1 7/8" (4.76cm) H. Enjoy! Opa Fritz and Oma Bettina

Here we see it paired with the Processed Plastics SR-71 in matching blue