mk11 Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 The were apparently test shots at the iHobby show but no updates on release date that I've seen so far. I believe the proper term is 'early mockup' I'm sure they've come a long way since that one was done.... Sure nice inner detail on that box but that cab's jes' a tad out of whack mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 The bed is missing the marker light on the rear, it does'nt even indicate a indention but there should be a spot for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Tower Hobbies has moved their expected date to February '14. I also noticed the Moebius marketing dohickie now says "Coming from Moebius in 2014". Find something else to do, this one isn't finished baking yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Tower Hobbies has moved their expected date to February '14. I also noticed the Moebius marketing dohickie now says "Coming from Moebius in 2014". Find something else to do, this one isn't finished baking yet. Not, but I am beginning to detect a delicious aroma! Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Morgan Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Yep, seen the test shot and talked about it with Dave at the Toledo NNL. Gonne be worth the extra time it takes to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryk2003 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 So, I saw the pics of the '71 from Toledo NNL, but has anyone heard anything about the '69 short bed version? Also, from the pics and the "work in progress" comments, is it safe to assume that the '71 won't be ready by the Febuary date that Tower Hobbies is now giving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Metzner Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) The item shown at Toledo was not a test shot, it was a tooling mock-up. Tooling has not started yet. Still making adjustments to details of the cab. Hope to start tooling before the end of this month - it's down to moving a body line by about 1mm in a 3D file. Waiting for the 3D file with that correction - if it looks right then we'll start tooling. If I can get tooling started before end of October I'd hope to see 1st test shots before end of the year. Maybe production kits by February. Given the dificulties of getting this far I won't make any promises - just telling you what the best case scenario could look like! Dave Edited October 12, 2013 by Dave Metzner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Dave , keep in mind , there are a FEW here that that one millimeter will make for a slew of hate mail , both to you , us here , and to Moebius model workers . With that said , I just ran out of coffee, a REAL dilemma ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platerpants Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Dave , keep in mind , there are a FEW here that that one millimeter will make for a slew of hate mail , both to you , us here , and to Moebius model workers . With that said , I just ran out of coffee, a REAL dilemma ! I understand the coffee issue its a must have, but im not picky with how well it is scaled, ill just be happy to have a model like that. Moebius is really showing us what models can be, revell and round2 should start taking notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Dave, I think the modeling community appreciates your efforts in getting it right. Your company has earned that reputation and we will all patiently wait until you get it to market. Expect great sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Dave, I think the modeling community appreciates your efforts in getting it right. Your company has earned that reputation and we will all patiently wait until you get it to market. Expect great sales! x 2! Your efforts are appreciated, Dave . . . and those of the entire Moebius team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Dave, I think the modeling community appreciates your efforts in getting it right. Your company has earned that reputation and we will all patiently wait until you get it to market. Expect great sales! The bar is indeed being set. Charlie Larkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Accuracy trumps speed everyday and twice on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The item shown at Toledo was not a test shot, it was a tooling mock-up. Tooling has not started yet. Still making adjustments to details of the cab. Hope to start tooling before the end of this month - it's down to moving a body line by about 1mm in a 3D file. Waiting for the 3D file with that correction - if it looks right then we'll start tooling. If I can get tooling started before end of October I'd hope to see 1st test shots before end of the year. Maybe production kits by February. Given the dificulties of getting this far I won't make any promises - just telling you what the best case scenario could look like! Dave I have waited this long, a couple more months to get a better product is well worth it to me! I have a few kits (ha ha ) to tide me over until then. As others have said, many thanks to your efforts and those of the Moebius team to get these kits as accurate as possible while bringing us something highly desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 The item shown at Toledo was not a test shot, it was a tooling mock-up. Tooling has not started yet. Still making adjustments to details of the cab. Hope to start tooling before the end of this month - it's down to moving a body line by about 1mm in a 3D file. Waiting for the 3D file with that correction - if it looks right then we'll start tooling. If I can get tooling started before end of October I'd hope to see 1st test shots before end of the year. Maybe production kits by February. Given the dificulties of getting this far I won't make any promises - just telling you what the best case scenario could look like! Dave I can add that I saw the tooling mockups yesterday (I get called onl to help with evaluating tooling mockups and test shots BTW) and I can confirm what Dave has said here--it's getting VERY close folks! Should be a lot of fun to see the test shots, see how it all comes together! Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Can't wait for them to come out!!! Many thanks Dave!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Accuracy trumps speed everyday and twice on Friday. Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer81 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The bump-side Fords have been on my wish-list for decades. I drove a '67 F-250 in high school and for several years afterward and have always claimed this body style as my favorite. By all means, do what you have to too get them right. I am more than happy to wait while Moebius, once again, raises the bar on excellence. All the hard work is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 The bump-side Fords have been on my wish-list for decades. I drove a '67 F-250 in high school and for several years afterward and have always claimed this body style as my favorite. By all means, do what you have to too get them right. I am more than happy to wait while Moebius, once again, raises the bar on excellence. All the hard work is greatly appreciated. X2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 I absolutely concur on the wait time ; "Do it once , do it right , or don't do it at all." A life-long favourite kit of mine has been the coveted AMT Star Truk [sic] . I'd built a number of that kit when it was new ; however , my skills were , shall we say , "not good" , so I'm looking forward to these new F-Series from Moebius ! Take your time , guys . We , the hobbiests , have already waited for umpteen years --and many have paid inflated Sothebey's auction prices on auction sites for-- a scalled version of this American icon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think I might have to pass on these kits now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I think I might have to pass on these kits now Why? I , like many others, have been looking forward to these. What has changed your mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Well your "Seal of Approval" pretty much "seals" the deal for me NOT to purchase one of these. Your loss, but it will leave more of them for the rest of us! {PS: If your post was supposed to be some sort of shot at Art, try again. It failed miserably.} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Hoskins Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Then handle it privately. This forum isn't the place for settling past transactions, regardless of who's right and wrong. Will do. My apologies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Once right is better than twice fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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