Ace-Garageguy Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Wow. This is a fantastic thread. I just got a NOS sealed 2012 R2 "50th Anniversary" reissue of the kit, and I'm mighty impressed with all the restoration work, and extra goodies in the box. I recently decided I wanted a 100% stock Avanti to go with the ongoing gasser and Bonneville builds. The gasser is a resurrected gluebomb, and the salty one is based on one of the sadly de-contented earlier reissues. As both of those are heavily modified race-cars, I didn't need all the original parts that were missing anyway. This R2 reissue is one nice kit to base a fine model on, and the re-tooled very special Halibrand wheels are just beautiful. I'm a happy guy...especially as these things are cheap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 This R2 reissue is one nice kit to base a fine model on, and the re-tooled very special Halibrand wheels are just beautiful. I'm a happy guy...especially as these things are cheap now. It was pretty amazing Round2 reissued all three (not counting the Mr Speed F/C kit) of AMT's Studebaker kits within the last few years, but I'm glad they did. The decal sheets in both 1/25 scale kits are fantastic, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Wow. This is a fantastic thread. I just got a NOS sealed 2012 R2 "50th Anniversary" reissue of the kit, and I'm mighty impressed with all the restoration work, and extra goodies in the box. I recently decided I wanted a 100% stock Avanti to go with the ongoing gasser and Bonneville builds. The gasser is a resurrected gluebomb, and the salty one is based on one of the sadly de-contented earlier reissues. As both of those are heavily modified race-cars, I didn't need all the original parts that were missing anyway. This R2 reissue is one nice kit to base a fine model on, and the re-tooled very special Halibrand wheels are just beautiful. I'm a happy guy...especially as these things are cheap now. I have several AMT Avantis, but I did not buy the latest one. I may have to just for the Halibrands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Ron, you really want one of these Avanti's. I had three, did not think I needed one more. After opening the box and looking at the parts,decals & tires in the new issue, I wish I had bought more than one.It is that nice. It will be a great build. Even if the New Tool Halibrands wind up under the Sock-it-to-me Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I got one of the newest reissues too------I already have the "Reggie Jackson" reissue from years ago, but this issue is MUCH, MUCH nicer than that one! I built one actually back in the '80's, but it was one of the models I lost when my place got flooded back in '11. It was in a box that I hadn't got out of the basement, and it was tossed out along with some other things that got ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Just so's everybody is on the same page about the new-tool Halibrands...they're these, which were a dealer option on The Avanti, and available aftermarket for a while as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Just so's everybody is on the same page about the new-tool Halibrands...they're these, which were a dealer option on The Avanti, and available aftermarket for a while as well. Looks like a trip to the HL for the re-issue is in order. I really like those wheels - but would someone please make a kit of the entire car - please...... Edited November 3, 2017 by djflyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 ...I really like those wheels.... For what it's worth, a set of larger diameter wheels of the same design is available in this kit and its derivatives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Just so's everybody is on the same page about the new-tool Halibrands...they're these, which were a dealer option on The Avanti, and available aftermarket for a while as well. I really like those wheels that car with those wheels. I have a Missing Link Hawk to finish, and those wheels would set it off. Now to get an Avanti/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Did this go OOP? I swore reading it did a while back but again who knows what R2 drops and keeps in production nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Did this go OOP? I swore reading it did a while back but again who knows what R2 drops and keeps in production nowadays.Yes...it was released 5-1/2 years ago, but still plenty of them available, even direct from Round2: http://www.autoworldstore.com/product_p/amt780.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 AMT 1312, Studebaker Avanti, with headlight options (square or round) to build it as either a '63 or '64: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 The kit has almost always included both Round and Square headlights, although they were often marked as 'Stock' & 'Custom'. It will be really interesting to see what decals & tires are included this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 The square bezels would denote a '64, but they were optional. Not all '64s had them. The car itself, out of the box, would be a '63 as it has the "long skinny" battery similar to those used by Buick back then. The '64 cars had a more conventional rectangular battery. As for headlight bezels, the square ones were made specifically for the Avanti, but the round ones were leftovers from either the pickup or the early Lark (I forget which), installed sideways compared to the original application. Raymond Loewy wanted quad lamps, and many of the styling workups had quads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 They had square bezels until the awful urethane bumper cars. Alice Cooper has nice resto mod Avanti. Was on Counting Cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Casey said: AMT 1312, Studebaker Avanti, with headlight options (square or round) to build it as either a '63 or '64: I've always liked that box art. Glad to see the Avanti back. I need to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 I always liked the rectangular headlight bezels. To me the round ones look out of place on the nose, and rectangular ones just fit that area better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 The engine options are interesting as well. A single four barrel for the standard engine and a Super Charger as the R-2 engine option. Also, there is a dual Super Charger setup for the rare R-3 engine option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, espo said: The engine options are interesting as well. A single four barrel for the standard engine and a Super Charger as the R-2 engine option. Also, there is a dual Super Charger setup for the rare R-3 engine option. The kit's dual blower option was actually called "R-5". only a couple were built if I am remembering the story correctly; one was used for the Studebaker peed runs at Bonneville. I did a kiy buildup with more of the R-5 story for either SA or MCM about 10-15 years ago... My very good friend/fellow retired Ford exec/car enthusiast neighbor has an unrestored but in very good condition R2 Avanit in his collection. Very cool car! TIM Edited April 7, 2022 by tim boyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, tim boyd said: The kit's dual blower option was actually called "R-5". only a couple were built if I am remembering the story correctly; one was used for the Studebaker peed runs at Bonneville. I did a kiy buildup with more of the R-5 story for either SA or MCM about 10-15 years ago... My very good friend/fellow retired Ford exec/car enthusiast neighbor has an unrestored but in very good condition R2 Avanit in his collection. Very cool car! TB ry TIM I wasn't 100% on the engine option number but always thought it was the R-3. Now rare is the 305 cu in Studebaker engine with the duel super chargers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 17 hours ago, Casey said: AMT 1312, Studebaker Avanti, with headlight options (square or round) to build it as either a '63 or '64: I've always liked that boxart, really any in that series I liked, but especially the Avanti. I got a steal on the last issue of this kit with all it's pad printed goodies and such, so I don't know if I'll get this one. I even still have a Prestige issue. But man, that boxart may be too nice to pass up. 14 hours ago, keyser said: They had square bezels until the awful urethane bumper cars. Alice Cooper has nice resto mod Avanti. Was on Counting Cars Dang that's beautiful. if i ever get around to building one I might have to replicate this. It looks especially classy with the wires and white paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) Twin blower set up is actually R5 motor. Instructions sketchy on how it looks, but it’s cool. Granatelli bunch set Bonne speed records with it. I have NO idea why that pic is in link, but great thread. Useful Studey info Edited April 7, 2022 by keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Late Avanti 2’s can be ugly with urethane bumpers. They did converts and a four-door iirc. This convert I found just now is pretty nice though. https://www.orlandoclassiccars.net/vehicles/160/1989-avanti-convertible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 (edited) IMHO, Raymond Loewy, the Avanti designer, got it right...round headlights and all. Every subsequent "improvement" was about as aesthetically successful as this: Edited April 7, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1963 had some greatly styled new cars with a restrained use of chrome: Riviera, Grand Prix, Corvette and Avanti. Why can't we get a '63 Grand Prix model in 1/25th scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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