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  1. Other than the new wheels (cool choice, too), this looks to be the same, or close to it, to the original build. So....here's a link to images only (no text) showing a 33 step by step buildup of an original kit test shot from....17 years ago.... I had helped Revell by loaning them the interior of the AMT Tudor sedan kit while this one was in development, which explains the signed box sent by Revell's late Roger Harney after the kit hit the market (last image in album). I recall this being a very, very nice kit at the time. TB
  2. Here are three images from the Fotki album at the link above, showing the box art of the new release....as stated elsewhere in this thread, it is mostly the second street machine themed release of the AMT/Ertl '71 Charger R/T tool from 2001, albeit with a few changes including a different set of wheels/tires. As originally designed, the "Street Machine" version of the kit included a replica of an actual 1/1 scale aftermarket upgrade for the "RB" 440 engine, not a true 426 Hemi. I am not familiar enough with that setup to know if it used the RB exhaust manifolds (as illustrated above) or the 426 Hemi exhaust manifolds. In any case, this kit should give the builder a good head start toward doing a full-on 426 Hemi replica in scale should that be their intent...TB PS, my recollection is also that this kit version includes an Air Grabber hood and a very nice set of Mopar's infamous 1971-74 "Bazooka" tailpipe tips (the other version of this tool has the California turn down tips). TB
  3. Greg....are you the head honcho of the old GLMFAA that used to do those terrific fire apparatus displays at the earlier NNL Nats at Toledo (and I'm guessing you are given your forum name). If so, great to hear that you are still involved and following the hobby! Cheers....TIM
  4. Heh Chris....that '32 Roadster was a display piece only, intended to show the functionality of the trailer in the new 1960 F100 kit. It was built by Mike Kollver, and if one looks closely, they'll see it actually includes a very nicely kitbashed Ardun Ford V8 i/l/o the AMT kit's first gen Hemi....TB
  5. Dan...having been out of the loop (no access to sales or distribution reports) for ten years now, I don't have any insider info, but isn't the Outer Banks trim level the bestselling one in the Bronco lineup? Also, I'd be willing to bet (well, just figuratively) that Round 2 has additional versions of the Bronco planned, possibly along the lines of what you propose...TB
  6. Once again there was a fine turnout at the annual Detroit Area Auto Modelers contest in Warren, Michigan. The contest brought entries from all over the midwest US and from mid-eastern Canada. Following are 287 pictures of some of the most interesting entries. In each case, after the photo(s) of the model, I photographed the entry slip so you can identify the builder of the models that are pictured. There is some truly creative and phenomenal work shown here. Congrats to all involved! TIM Click the link below for all the details, and use the "Roll View" feature to quicly scroll through the entries along with comments as provided. Thanks for checking it out. BTW, the picture below the link is the Best of Show winner from Tim Kasper of Illinois. Contest Entries at 2024 DAAM Show with all builders identified album | Funman1712 | Fotki.com, photo and video sharing made easy.
  7. The engine in the '60 Ford is a Y-Block V8, which was a factory option on that generation of F100a. The Tri-Power carbs were not factory stock, but presumably could have been ordered through the dealer parts department. Another option would be to swap over parts from the new '63 Unibody F100 kit which has a very cool aftermarket Supercharger configuration, and since the basic engine tooling is shared between the two kits, should fit without issue (though I do recall reading that you would have to modify the passenger side engine compartment walls to accommodate the blower which fits on that side of the engine. Finally, theoretically you could switch over the factory stock parts in the c.1996 Revell reissue (red built model on the box art) of the '56 F100 kit... As for a hitch on the truck itself, looking at the instruction sheet, it calls out parts #TP 28 ("trailer hitch") and #TP 37 ("Trailer hitch pin") in the final assembly of the Stock build version. Have not looked through the kit to verify those parts are there, though. Best..TB
  8. Thanks for the info...good suggestion on the nitrile gloves, too! Cheers...TB PS - that's a very, very sharp build of that old AMT kit!!!
  9. Jonathon, James, and Francis: thanks for your updates/corrections on this subject; much appreciated. My original post has been updated with a reference to your comments....guess I should have been reading that Charger kit thread after all! Best...TB
  10. Alan...Steve G. mentioned yesterday that he could see people attempting to adapt the innards from the '65 Elky kit with this new kit's body. Will be interesting to see who is the first to actually do this. I was thinking of this in terms of a showroom stock model, but your idea of a drag strip themed build is a very cool one! Cheers...TB
  11. Appreciate the update. As I said, I'm not an expert on the subject (and this proves it!) I know that Steve G. does look at these forums from time to time when he has a minute; maybe he will have a comment. (or not!). Best...TIM
  12. Francis, these are the wheels in the kit. While I am far from an expert on the subject, I would imagine that they are correct for this application as Mr. Goldman told me he and the team really pulled out all the stops to make this kit a top-notch effort. I'm sure you all will update us on this if the above is wrong....TB (UPDATE 3-25-24 am////I was wrong on this...see posts from Francis, James, and Jonathon posted below...TB
  13. Here's a link to 70 images from the Round 2 New Product Display at the 2024 DAAM show in Warren, Michigan on 3-24-2024 https://public.fotki.com/funman1712/model-car-events-co/2024-daam-show-3-24/round-2-product-new/ ***** New news includes * the '64 Olds Topless "Streaker" AWB funny car, first time ever back on the market since the original release in 1967 * a fully detailed (inside/outside) present-day Charger Police Pursuit (detailed images of an assembled/unpainted Charger at the link above) * the second version of the new Bronco tool...the popular Outer Banks trim/content level * new parts for the AMT-Ertl '62 Pontiac tool - based on the 1/1 scale "Tin Indian" and including a Grand Prix grille (swapped in place of the Catalina grille in some of the 1/1 scale Pontiac Super Stock competitors back in '62) and newly tooled 8-lug brake/wheels (includes shots of new parts at link above) * a full look at all of the inside box contents of the '64 Malibu (ten images of parts trees, body, chrome shot, clear shot, etc. at the link above)...a ton of stuff in the box for a curbside level kit, and like the '63 Nova wagon, setup with a separate hood and engine compartment gubbins. Also includes choice of hub caps ('64 Malibu SS and '64 GM B-Body simulated wire wheel type, plus the optional tri-tip accessory spinner center hub inserts) * new box art for a number of kits, some seen for the first time here. A big thanks to Steve Goldman and the entire Round 2 team for all this new product and for holding court just inside the entrance to the spring DAAM show today...will attempt to answer any questions you have.... Best///TIM
  14. UPDATE 3:24 2:30pm - Scroll well down the page for my full report with high-res photos and info - all the details from the show...thanks...TIM (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Steve Goldman and the Round 2 support team are in town and ready to go tomorrow morning. I would imagine you will start to see details of whatever they reveal by tomorrow late AM on the various social media sites. I plan to post pictures and any info I learn about later in the day tomorrow. Best...TB
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