This is my take on the new Moebius release. I did it as a 4x2 (using a Ford F-series chassis from another kit), for two reasons: I’ve never seen a 4x4 tow truck that I can recall, and Ford didn’t produce a 4x4 F-350 dually until 1979–so a 1972 4x4 F-350 dually wouldn’t have existed in the first place. Oops.
I’m not a car guy. I do mostly armor, aircraft, and figures, so I had to call on a different set of skills and overlook a lot. As car kits go, this one isn’t bad; I found some of the detail to be soft, but I guess that’s common with car kits.
I removed the chrome trim from the cab, because work trucks didn’t have chrome back then. I also back-dated the kit with a 1967 grill. The grill and mirror brackets are painted white because, again, not much chrome on base-model work trucks.
The kit wheels and tires were replaced with a 3D-printed set from a vendor on eBay. They look SO much better than the kit wheels.
Moebius did a great job with the Holmes 440 wrecker body. I added a couple of minor details to the boom. I just wish Moebius didn’t use such HUGE sprue attachments.
The color scheme is Tamiya Chrome Yellow and Pure Blue; the wrecker body interior and boom are painted Dull Red (as are the wheels). I used old-school weathering using mostly artist oil colors.
The 1973 Ohio truck plate was an image downloaded from Google, properly sized, and printed on white decal film.
The door name and phone number (both fictional) are dry-transfer lettering applied to clear decal film.
The old “AAA” logo and hood lettering came from a “Service Trucks” decal sheet from Gofer Racing.
And yes, those are cigarettes on the dash. It was 1973, what do you expect?
Good LORD man!! This is right on the money Mark. Like you…I’ve not seen that many four wheel drive tow trucks (except for overseas in a field environment). Your attention to detail and subtle weathering took this one to a whole new level. Beautiful work bud. 
Hello!
I like this truck a lot! Thanks for sharing and have a nice day
Paweł
I can smell the inside of the cab of this truck. And I like it!
What a result! Thanks for posting this.
Man, that tow truck looks so cool! The colors and markings along with the right amount of weathering lend itself to a very used work truck.
Fantastic work. I really like the finish/weather and great color combo. Super details - maybe you should do more cars 
I feel like Mr. Bill on SNL: “Ohhh NOOOOO!”
I can only do one like this a year. I like armor where I can be a bit sloppier 
But thanks!
Great build there! Very nice weathering…
Amazing job. Weathering is great. I can’t wait to see some of your armor builds. Welcome to the forum.
Absolutely amazing! I’m in awe. And is that a windshield chip I see included as well? Passenger side? Next level!
Cheers,
Mark
Build, paint, detailing, weathering, just all around great build.
Awesome. Even better. May I humbly ask how you created that feature?
Thanks,
Mark
A small splotch of Titanium White oil paint, then streaked with a brush wet with mineral spirits.
Great idea! It’s those little details that make a model pop!
Awwww COME ON!!!
Would love to see more of this type of work from you as it’s so convincing.