my80malibu Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I've got the new one. It looks much the same as the annual, except that the stock wheels (new tooling) are on a separate tree. The custom wheels from the previous issue are still included, though the tires that fit them are not. The custom hood's clear insert is newly tooled, and the racing bucket seats are now molded in styrene (they were flexible plastic in the annual, and were not in the Eighties custom-only issue). The decal sheet has a few added things (license plates) but doesn't have stock striping (shouldn't be tough to do). The slicks and optional parts from the annual kit are all included. If you're into AMC stuff, you'll probably want one of these. Did the Reissue fall far from tree, In your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Mark, what does it have for stock tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hard_2_Handle_454 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Just got the kit. To answer some questions I saw. No, no back dating to the 69. Yes, it does have stock tires. There are three versions: a custom, stock, and race version. It has movable seats, a couple different shifters, and the 390 engine. The directions look like they're gonna be hard to follow. The kit also seems kinda cheap, and the detail isn't that great. There's a few decals, but surprisibgly no stock version decals; just custom and race. Stay tuned for my build. I have to work all week because of a manager being out of town for trainig, but I hope to build it within the next two weeks. Over all right now just looking at he kit I'd give it a B-. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The custom wheels from the previous issue are still included, though the tires that fit them are not. Are the custom wheels the mesh/cross-lace wheels from the Lightning Bolt version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Is it just me , or do those valve covers look more like Nash 287 / 327 items ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 So, 1/20 scale, and still molded in headlights? Really? That's gonna be fun to make clear lenses for. Otherwise, I'm excited about this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 So, 1/20 scale, and still molded in headlights? Really? That's gonna be fun to make clear lenses for. Otherwise, I'm excited about this one. Was thinking that same thing when I looked at the chrome tree, it's especially odd, since it was designed as a model kit from the ground up and not promo derived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartman Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I would buy the amx but would also love to have the econoline and the 701/2 corvette that I had when i was young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The '68 and '69 versions had separate clear headlamp lenses; in the new kit, they are still included. The extra set of wheels are the ones from the Lightning Bolt issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The '68 and '69 versions had separate clear headlamp lenses; in the new kit, they are still included. Odd, very odd.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Is it just me , or do those valve covers look more like Nash 287 / 327 items ?? Good catch, they sure do. Early Rambler. 63 Ambassador 65 Marlin I'm no expert but I think the 70 AMX mill should look something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The '68 and '69 versions had separate clear headlamp lenses; in the new kit, they are still included. The extra set of wheels are the ones from the Lightning Bolt issue. That's good. I can come up with headlight buckets, but the lenses would have been difficult. Now I'm really looking forward to this one. Anyone got a full parts breakdown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Is it just me , or do those valve covers look more like Nash 287 / 327 items ?? Good eye. I think your right. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 How about some pics?? Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 How about some pics?? Anyone? I saw pictures? I thought here? But now I'm not seeing them! That's why the valve cover comments started? Am I going crazy? Somebody showed at least the chrome parts. What's happened to those pictures? Where are they? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I saw pictures? I thought here? But now I'm not seeing them! That's why the valve cover comments started? Am I going crazy? Somebody showed at least the chrome parts. What's happened to those pictures? Where are they? That was a pic of the last reissue, the Lightning Rod version, not the current kit, and posted for clarification of which wheels were included. If someone would be kind enough to please take and post some pics of the just-reissued kit, it would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Here's a link to the instruction sheet. http://round2models.com/files/instructions/mpc814.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Received my kit over here in the UK today, first let me say I love the box art I think it looks superb, the kit itself looks to be in good shape there is some moderate flash on some parts, the body is very nice again a little bit of flash, a couple of mold seems on the C pillar, and a couple of sink marks on the front fenders that will need fixing, overall nothing major for a pretty old tooling. The decal sheet is nice, shame it has no factory striping options though , photos are below, sorry for the poor light in them its 9pm and my camera isnt the best at low light shots. Edited November 11, 2014 by Mr Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 More pics....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thank you very much, Gary. Maybe Keith Marks will offer the stock "C" stripes?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Sure hope so Casey, it would seem a little under finished without those stripes, still a nice kit to have though, certainly glad i bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZIL 111V Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Thanks for pix! see the early 80's "Lighting Bolt" edition, BBS type rims still on tree. At last! another MPC 1/20 kit back after nearly 30 years of absence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Okay, now that I've seen the kit, it's a must-have. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the pictures Gary. The stripes that are given on the decal sheet, were they used on AMXs as maybe an option? I've seen them someplace before. Were they maybe a Javelin option? I do like the stock "C" stripes better. I too hope that Keith Marks might be able to help us out in that department. By the way, I love the blue AMX with the white stripe above. I wonder what color that is? And if Tamiya makes something fairly close. Also, I should be getting mine tomorrow night at our local model car club meeting. I'm looking forward to it. Scott Edited November 13, 2014 by unclescott58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Scott this color looks to be "Electric or Bayshore Blue" offered for '70. Also, those stripes on the decal sheet don't look to be stock at all for any year AMX (I once owned a '69). Looks to be something more for a custom build. Yeah, it would be nice if someone did those C stripes. A good alternative would be to do the "shadow" treatment that came on the '70's. Edited November 11, 2014 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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