Casey Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 The 1/25 AMT '68 Chevy Camaro Z/28 kit is back, this time with parts included to build either a stock or customized street machine. It doesn't appear that anything has changed, other than everything being included in one box this time, as well as new box art: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob terry Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Are the sidepipes the same as in the Baldwin Motion Camaro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Are Crager wheels included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 I assume the side pipes, hood w/ hole, intake, wheels, etc are the same as were in the street machine version from the early '80s.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Are Crager wheels included.The Cragars (with smooth center caps) are included, but they're not chrome plated. Alclad was used for the mags pictured on the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 that sucks no chrome wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I assume the side pipes, hood w/ hole, intake, wheels, etc are the same as were in the street machine version from the early '80s.. I think they are, and I think we can safely assume the shooting star graphics will not be included this time around: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 It's nice to have all the parts to build a 68 Z/28 in one box. When I built mine I bought both the 68 street machine and the 67 Z/28. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I think they are, and I think we can safely assume the shooting star graphics will not be included this time around: I hope that the infamous AMT snow tyres make it into the reissue ! Just look at that nice , nobby treadwork ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 I hope that the infamous AMT snow tyres make it into the reissue ! Just look at that nice , nobby treadwork ! Yeah, those AMT Goodyear Rally GT tires are some of the worst ever created. To Round2's credit, it seems they have high enough minimum standards as to never include those in a kit ever again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah, those AMT Goodyear Rally GT tires are some of the worst ever created. To Round2's credit, it seems they have high enough minimum standards as to never include those in a kit ever again.Not only that, they're including TWO sets of pad-printed Goodyears in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Not only that, they're including TWO sets of pad-printed Goodyears in this one. Will the Polyglas GT set be the style with redlines on one side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Will the Polyglas GT set be the style with redlines on one side?I don't think so. I'm pretty sure they're the F60/L60 tires from the #006 parts pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I don't think so. I'm pretty sure they're the F60/L60 tires from the #006 parts pack Thanks, Mike. Just noticed your updated avatar, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks, Mike. Just noticed your updated avatar, too. Thanks, Casey. I was told both builds will be appearing on the box. I've done quite a few builds for them but this is the first time I've done two versions for one box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Out of curiosity, were the Cragar S/S wheels always unchromed, or was that changed at some point? It appears on the Lesney-era Street Machine version's box art car the wheels are chrome plated, and I don't think those are the stock Rally wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Out of curiosity, were the Cragar S/S wheels always unchromed, or was that changed at some point? It appears on the Lesney-era Street Machine version's box art car the wheels are chrome plated, and I don't think those are the stock Rally wheels.I assumed the Street Machine version always had chrome-plated Cragars; the only one I ever had in my stash was a '90's Ertl issue (black/gold car on the box).When Round2 contacted me about the box art builds I was told there was a past issue with both versions in one box and unplated mags (?) Edited April 1, 2014 by pack rat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Another Z/28! I'd like to see a nice '67 or '68 RS/SS instead. Preferably the '67. I like building kits of cars that were mainly used on the street. Things like Z/28s and Hemi 'Cudas made great race cars. But were poor for everyday driving. I'd also like to see a second generation Camaro that is not a Z/28. Again I'd like a '70 or '71 SS, with or without the RS package. In real life I'd rather have a 396 Camaro SS with hydraulic lifters and air conditioning, than a solid lifter Z/28 302 or 350. Just as I'd rather have a Mopar with a 340, 383, or 440 over a 426, for same reasons. In '73 the Z/28 350 finally got hydraulic lifters and optional air conditioning. With it the SS Camaro disappeared. The Chrysler 426 also switched to hydraulic lifters (1971 I believe?), but was never available with air. Again solid lifter cars are great for racing. But a pain for everyday street use. That's part of the reason few people bought them. And part of the reason why I like my fantasy cars in a slightly milder form. Even though I've bought and built two AMT '70 Z/28s. I'll be passing on this one. The first generation 302 Z/28s were much more of racer than '70 and later 350 Z/28s. Again, not a car I would have purchased in real life (1:1) at the time. Scott Aho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 I assumed the Street Machine version always had chrome-plated Cragars; the only one I ever had in my stash was a '90's Ertl issue (black/gold car on the box). When Round2 contacted me about the box art builds I was told there was a past issue with both versions in one box and unplated mags (?) Weird. This Cybermodeler review-- http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/amt/kit_amt_1548.shtml -- shows the optional wheels chrome plated: I am 99.99% sure the stock Rally wheels were chrome plated on the orignal Lesney era, molded-in-orange, stock only kit, but maybe they were replaced by the optional wheels at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69NovaYenko Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) Another Z/28! I'd like to see a nice '67 or '68 RS/SS instead. Preferably the '67. I like building kits of cars that were mainly used on the street. In real life I'd rather have a 396 Camaro SS with hydraulic lifters and air conditioning, than a solid lifter Z/28 302 or 350. Just as I'd rather have a Mopar with a 340, 383, or 440 over a 426, for same reasons. Solid lifter cars are great for racing. But a pain for everyday street use. That's part of the reason few people bought them. And part of the reason why I like my fantasy cars in a slightly milder form. I've never thought this kit was any great shakes; we really need a newly-tooled Gen 1 Camaro `67-`68 kit. Kind of surprising Revell hasn't done one. Scott Aho I would love to see Revell issue a newly tooled `Gen 1 1967-1968 "Rally Sport" Camaro. Why the "RS" you ask; because the "SS" has been done over and over and over. Lets some something fresh and different..a Rally Sport kit . Reissuing the approximately twenty year old old kit with it`s one piece chassis plate and tubed interior is not going to garner any major sale$ for the manufacture nor interest from the hobby community. It`s time this car be rendered in a manner that is on the level of Revell`s nicely excused `69 Z/28 RS Camaro kit. Bringing this early Gen 1 subject into this century with a highly detailed chassis, interior and fresh body is LONG over due. When you consider some of the great kits released in recent years; like Revell`s `70 Cuda, `69 Camaro or AMT`s `64 Impala and then factor in the cost of purchasing a kit is around $25.00 let`s get real folks it`s time for a face-lift for this venerable subject matter. In fact why not a Rally Sport (RS) kit with an Super Sport (SS) build option; a 2-n-1. The body and interior are the same. I do believe the visual difference between the two variants are the front/rear valance and grill. (those that are more savvy please correct me if I`m off base). Edited April 2, 2014 by 69NovaYenko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 (edited) I , too , would love to see Revell tool up a new-tooling 1967-1968 Camaro ! I also like the idea of an SS/RS (and the options to build one or both). It should have a small block as well as a 396 ; transmission should be separate ( 4 speed or Powerglide or TH 400 ) as well . This can and should be done ! Some of the new tooling already exists in the form of their excellent 1969 Nova series (i.e. , the front subframe , suspension , and the basis for a stand-alone Mark IV engine or small block) . Just like the "1:1" version , wherein the 'X' and 'F' bodies shared these components . Edited April 2, 2014 by 1972coronet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stang88 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Agree so very much, would love to see Revell do 1/25 kits as follows: 1967 Camaro 1968 Camaro 1969 Special Edition with SS hood (why have they not done a special edition 1969 Camaro Kit, the 70 Mustang got one) 1970 Camaro 1970 Chevelle I guess you can tell I am a Chevy enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 If Revell tooled up a '67 or '68 Camaro, they could literally stretch the tooling out like they have done on the '69! Dana Yenko Baldwin-Motion Nickey Pace Car ('67) Convertibles Big Block Small Block L6 SS RS Z-28 Standard And I would probably buy at least one of each of them, along with many others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Is the recent '67 Camaro an off shoot of this '68 Camaro kit? The stock version of this '68 kit is pretty decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azers Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Yes the 67 is a modified version of the 68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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