Casey Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Saw this mentioned on the SAE forum...Tower Hobbies lists the MPC 1/16 scale Dukes of Hazzard '69 Charger kit for $28.99 as "Order Pending". Any word if this kit is being re-issued by Round2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 That seems like an awfully cheap price to me for a 1/16 scale kit. I agree, and thought it might be the 1/25 DOH Charger kit instead, but that's listed separately on their 'site for $16.xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Horizon Hobbies lists it for 34.49 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=AMT752 What is going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Horizon Hobbies lists it for 34.49 http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=AMT752 What is going on? "Due Early October, 2010" Woo-hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's what we need another DOH kit, how much of this stuff can people own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 You remember correctly. And if I remember right, someone out there makes a Daytona conversion in resin. @ elan: How many DOH kits can one own? Well, this makes it already two for me, and none of them will end up being a DOH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 You remember correctly. And if I remember right, someone out there makes a Daytona conversion in resin. @ elan: How many DOH kits can one own? Well, this makes it already two for me, and none of them will end up being a DOH. Perry's Resin makes the Daytona conversion, IIRC. There are some pic of the interior tub on the SA faorum, and stock door panels and front seats are included with this version, but the rest is still NASCAR-like. I looked over an original DOH version Sunday and it had street tires and vane-type mag wheels, though I don't think they are Vectors. Not everyone is going to build this kit as the General Lee (myself included), so if it has to be marketed and packaged as a DOH kit by Round2, that's fine by me. Round2 might even surprise us by doing some re-tooling and making this issue even closer to factory stock (such as including a rear seat). Quite honestly, I'd love to see just about ANY semi-modern (i.e., not a 1908 Oldsmobile) 1/16th scale vehicle re-issued, and the DOH Charger probably hasn't seen the light of day since the '80s. Kudos to Round2 for making this one happen. Oh, and if anyone from Revell is reading this, we sure would love to see the 1/16 '34 Ford coupe re-issued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 That's what we need another DOH kit, how much of this stuff can people own? What's wrong with the Dukes of Hazzard, I see know problem and I could use a large scale charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I think this is the same kit as the 1/16 Petty Charger.... If so........... I'll be buying at least one of em. This is a VERY welcomed kit IMHO. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I knew it was going to come out as I pulled mine out a little while ago to start a restoration on it. It does have the same chassis as the Petty Charger, that was later reissued as a Street Charger, both of which I have. The petty one has a clear body. I will have to check out that Daytona conversion. that could have possibilities. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 I knew it was going to come out as I pulled mine out a little while ago to start a restoration on it. I can relate to this logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 IS there any more news about this? Release date, box-art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 IS there any more news about this? Release date, box-art? Release date is late October 2010. I think it's too early to know much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I grew up watching DOH and have only build one General and someone destroyed it. I want all the DOH stuff. And really others can move past it and make large scale "normal" cars out of it. Heck I might get 2. Make a General and make the one on TV with right side drive and all modern running gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 (edited) Just sharing an e-mail I received after inquiring about the forthcoming re-issue: The kit will be the same as the previous time it was out. No changes planned. Regards, John Greczula AMT / MPC / Polar Lights / Auto World Edited April 22, 2010 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I feel real bad! I just sold the original factory sealed one to an eBay'er for some good change. I may send him some money back. If I would have known before that this was going to be reissued, I would not have put such a high price on it. I feel bad. Thanks for the updates on it though. You would figure the Big Kahuna would know these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 You shouldn't feel bad at all, Gregg- they paid what they thought it was worth, and to a collector, an orignal issue kit may be worth much more than a re-issued kit. I wonder if Perry's Resin is going to have Daytona conversion kits and decals ready to go when this kit hits the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 That's what we need another DOH kit, how much of this stuff can people own? I'm quite happy this kit is being reissued, it has sentimenal value to me. This was the first model I built, with the help of my father, when I was a kid. I lost it in a house fire in 1997, along with the rest of my 200+ kit collection, not to mention the house! I have been quite happy with Round2 reissuing the classic kits, and have already told the owner of my LHS to hold one for me when they are released. This has been one of the hardest kits for me to replace, along with the Monogram 1:16 scale tractor trailer kits. I'm far from being a rich man and can't afford the high collector prices on ebay these kits go for, especially the trucks, for a factory sealed kit. I build my kits and don't see the point in leaving them sit on a shelf. By the way, if you're wondering why I said factory sealed referring to kits like these, I want one I know is complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 You shouldn't feel bad at all, Gregg- they paid what they thought it was worth, and to a collector, an orignal issue kit may be worth much more than a re-issued kit. I wonder if Perry's Resin is going to have Daytona conversion kits and decals ready to go when this kit hits the street. Casey I gotta run over to his store and get a few things while there I could ask Randy. Would you want me to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Casey I gotta run over to his store and get a few things while there I could ask Randy. Would you want me to? Tell him Gregg wants all his stuff!!!! But, say it with a huge grin on your face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Tell him Gregg wants all his stuff!!!! But, say it with a huge grin on your face I'll be sure to do that Gregg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 if there going to release something why not cooters tow truck?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick R Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I don't mind the reissue of the 16th scale GL, and the Daytona conversion sounds great, I'll probably buy both... but the folks who are convinced that the 'Dukes of Hazzard' was a documentary are still REALLY annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I want one! don't know what I'm going to do with it, but I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I want one! don't know what I'm going to do with it, but I want one Ditto. I love a good documentary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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