MOCs: Pickup alternates from 10252 and 10265

[NKubate]

I built 2 pickup alternates from Creator Expert sets. The first one is from the 10265 Mustang set, and to keep within the theme and time period I decided to go for a Ford F100 from 1970. The model includes steering by HoG, opening bonnet, doors and tailgate, a detailed interior and engine.

Once done I thought why not try to build a pickup model from the 10252 Volkswagen Beetle too? So that's just what I did with this vintage American pickup truck somewhere from the 1930's. It has similar features as the 10265 alternate except for the steering function, which was not possible.

Some pictures:

Pickup trucks from 10252 and 10265 by Nathanael Kuipers, on Flickr

10265 Pickup Truck by Nathanael Kuipers, on Flickr

Pickup Truck guts by Nathanael Kuipers, on Flickr

10252 Vintage pickup truck by Nathanael Kuipers, on Flickr

10252 Pickup truck rear by Nathanael Kuipers, on Flickr

More information and pictures for model 10252 and 10265 at NKubate.com. In case you want to build your own copy building instructions are available at Rebrickable.com

[Oliver 79]

These are great. I especially like the vintage pick up from the beetle. And the fact you are limited to using the pieces in the original sets is amazing. They are both on my 'to make' list. 

[bamsham363]

excellent, love th period chosen too for each, on my to build list too

[Terrasher]

Woah, the Beetle pickup looks outstanding! Great work!

[carebear]

WOW! this is so great Love it!

Greetings!

[emkra]

I built both models. They look great and also very sturdy.

[Vilhelm22]

Brilliant MOCs!  Alternative builds of sets are frequently some of my favourites.