Plastic Model Guides
MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

This page is devoted to MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848, the exact plastic model kit sold under the MPC record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
Product identity without guesswork
- Exact product: MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848
- Brand or vendor: MPC
- Product type: Plastic Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: MPC848
- Scale stated in the record: 1/25
- Year appearing in the identity: 1984
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 2
The recorded price at verification was $32.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
The scale marker 1/25 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1984 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The working catalog key is MPC848. That key should travel with the saved URL and product image so a later comparison does not collapse this item into another plastic model kit listing.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The source description says: “MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848 is a 1:25 scale plastic model kit from MPC. Product details Manufacturer: MPC SKU: MPC848 Category: Plastic Model Kit Review the product images and package details to confirm included parts, decals, assembly requirements, and project supplies before ordering.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.
How to evaluate this product type
A build guide for MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848 starts with evidence, not assumptions. Match the exact release through MPC848, then inspect runners, parts, decals, instructions, accessory count and surface condition. Only after that inspection should the project be divided into cleanup, test fit, subassembly, paint, graphics and final finish.
Where the record omits a technical specification, consult the package instructions or manufacturer reference rather than borrowing a value from another scale or edition.
A closer project or collection check
For accessories, confirm both nominal scale and actual dimensions; two products labeled for the same scale can still target different subjects or mounting points. For decals, verify printable side, required printer type, trimming method and finish compatibility. For kits, confirm whether the subject is snap-fit, glue assembly, precolored or intended for full paint.
These checks keep the article tied to the item rather than turning it into a generic modeling tutorial.
Using the gallery as evidence
The photographed item is part of the specification. With 2 images indexed, a buyer can compare color, form, labels, contents and visible condition before relying on a shortened title. Save the image that best shows the identifier MPC848.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Save the listing URL under MPC848.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
MPC Plastic Model Kits · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Model Kits
How to document it after purchase
The permanent record should answer three questions: what exact item was bought, what arrived, and how it was used or stored. The title and MPC848 answer the first; arrival photographs answer the second; project or collection notes answer the third.
Keeping those layers separate improves future comparisons and avoids unsupported grading.
Gift considerations
Gift buyers should match MPC848 to a known collection, project or preference. If size, scale, interface or exact version is uncertain, preserve the receipt and avoid opening fit-sensitive packaging.
Final identity questions
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching MPC848 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.
Does the article guarantee every specification?
No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.
What should be saved after purchase?
Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.
Decision summary: choose MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848 when the complete identity, photographed details and intended use all match. The live page should settle current price and availability; this guide preserves the evidence needed to recognize the exact item.
Review the live MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848 listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Product-specific verification note
The evidence trail for MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848 should remain attached to item number MPC848. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.
A final exact-item review
For MPC 1/25 1984 GMC Pickup Black Model Kit – 848, finish the decision by reading the title, product type and item number as one identity. The vendor is MPC, the listed product type is Plastic Model Kit, and the working item number is MPC848. Save those fields together rather than relying on a thumbnail or shortened name. Then compare the received item with the listing image before it is opened, assembled, modified or placed in a collection.
Record anything that affects this exact item: selected option, package condition, quantity received, fit result, installation notes or visible variation. That observation belongs to this product record and should not be generalized to every related release. Keeping the original evidence and the later ownership notes separate makes the article useful for repeat orders, repairs, collection audits and accurate identification.

