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What kit reissues would you like to see in resin?


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Let me see , I buy anything AMC , Studebaker , Pierce Arrow , Packard , Hudson , Nash (all independents) MoPar , FoMoCO , I don't have . Plus everything else any manufacturer produced .

Veteran , Pioneer , Antique , Classic seem to be dead Dodo's . I would buy a Mercer Raceabout from Brass Era prior to Black Rubber Tires in 1/25 scale to compliment the Stutz Bearcat . One before 1914 BTW . I know this won't happen . I am able to get more specific with some I would buy other than the many I've listed here since 200 (?) , if need be .. Thanx ..

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original AMT 62(?) Chevy Nova station wagon

Uncertain T (yes...I know)

all the original Revell parts pack motorcycles

that would be a good start...

and just keep it between us; don't let the lawyer types know.

jb

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That seems to be the question, doesn't it? :huh: I often wonder how resin casters get away with it. What % has to change ? and if they're still using an original kit as a base, how does that work? One more question, what if a company is out of business, say, The Aurora Racing Scenes Kits ? :blink:

"all the original Revell parts pack motorcycles", I'd pay $25 for all four in a box. :P

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That seems to be the question, doesn't it? :huh: I often wonder how resin casters get away with it. What % has to change ? and if they're still using an original kit as a base, how does that work? One more question, what if a company is out of business, say, The Aurora Racing Scenes Kits ? :blink:

"all the original Revell parts pack motorcycles", I'd pay $25 for all four in a box. :P

Trademarks like names are renewed every year. Ford and Mustang are Trademarks. Anyone can buy it if it lapses. Old ones like Hupmobile or something might be available.

Design patents are styles and last for 14 years. 1957 Chevy Bel Air is free game. 2014 Impala is protected.

Copyrights last for 50 years after the death of the artist or end of the company. Aurora is okay to copy if it's been more than 50 years, which in some cases there are. Less than 50 but someone has to be around to care enough to hire a lawyer which is slim in some cases.

It doesn't matter the % changed. If it is based on something that was copyrighted, then it is technically illegal. The real issue is whether they will go after you or not and if they can prove it. The kit companies generally don't but they can if they want to. Most modelers turn a blind eye to it as well.

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