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[johnbuzzed]

I understand the reasoning behind the SBC in so many street rods/hot rods, and I understand the use of Caddys, Olds, Hemis and the like in those rods of old and their following, but I am mostly a purist and do prefer to see a Ford in a Ford, a Chevy in a Chevy, a Mopar in a Mopar, etc.  Back to the topic- I wanna know a lot more about this kit before I buy one to build, or just for parts.

[Ace-Garageguy]

I understand the reasoning behind the SBC in so many street rods/hot rods, and I understand the use of Caddys, Olds, Hemis and the like in those rods of old and their following, but I am mostly a purist and do prefer to see a Ford in a Ford, a Chevy in a Chevy, a Mopar in a Mopar, etc.  Back to the topic- I wanna know a lot more about this kit before I buy one to build, or just for parts.

Try a look at the 'Next in line" thread over on the workbench forum. Short of getting one in your hands, I don't see what more you could ask for; you'll find good pix of all the trees and tires.

 

http://www.modelcars...showtopic=69796

[johnbuzzed]

Just did.  I think I'll pass on this kit.

[Greg Myers]

Your loss

[Danno]

That'll leave more for the rest of us!

 

 

[MachinistMark]

18436572!
I put that s*** in everything!


Can't wait to get my paws on this kit.

[johnbuzzed]

Your loss

Just a matter of opinion.

[johnbuzzed]

That'll leave more for the rest of us!

 

 

You can have all my lobster tails and shrimp, too

[Dr. Cranky]

STAY TUNED IN FOR A DOCTOR CRANKY UNBOXING VIDEO:

 

All I can say is I am really EXCITED about this kit!  WOW!

[Danno]

You can have all my lobster tails and shrimp, too

 

 

Thanks, man!  

[Dr. Cranky]

O lordy, lordy, please stay tuned in for the unboxing review I did for THE CRANKY SHOW on YOUTUBE.

 

I am amazed at the level of detail and quality, not only to the interior, and some of the body parts like the fenders, but those wheels make the kit really worth it.  The decal sheet is nothing to scream about.

 

But the guitar is!

 

Check out the kit contents!

 

Unboxing the Rat Roaster

Edited by Harry P., 24 January 2013 - 10:00 AM.

[rmvw guy]

Sitting here eating some pork and waiting with all respect to Doctor Cranky for another fine unavailing  No, we are not calling it a Rat but a Rat Roaster, not "roadster" but, "Roaster" as in, This mouse is going to roast you up and eat you for dinner all you Rats!   Can't wait to get my hands on one, thank you Doctor Cranky.   

Edited by rmvw guy, 24 January 2013 - 08:28 AM.

[Chuck Kourouklis]

I can see why some would pass.  Seeing as how Revell cut entirely new steel for this, I think they blew an opportunity not only to nail the subject but to create some really compelling parts fodder when they went wide of the mark on the axles.

 

The wheel and tire package alone sells it to me, but I gotta wonder if a proper beam axle up front would have been a tipping point the other way for some who'll skip it.

[Dr. Cranky]

Yes, I am aware that Mr. David is calling it a ROASTER.  It took my ear just a little bit to get used to that.  LOL.

 

The video is almost finished.  I will post the link to it above.

 

Stay tuned in.

 

My take on this kit is that OVERTIME people are really going to praise this kit for all the options (along with the other Revell 32s) that will be available.

[Danno]

 

My take on this kit is that OVERTIME people are really going to praise this kit for all the options (along with the other Revell 32s) that will be available.

 

 

Why just "OVERTIME people?"  Why don't you think people who don't work any overtime will praise it?    

[rmvw guy]

I am having fun waiting in anticipation but, my pork is gone!  I want some eye candy for desert.     

[gtx6970]

Just did.  I think I'll pass on this kit.

 

Same here, there is nothing about this kit that excites me . Then again, 'and even though I really do appreciate the fact the street rods guys tend to drive there creations more so than most of the old car culture in general'

Myself,  I have zero interest in building street rods . And I've yet to see anything in this kit that makes me want to run out and buy a $20 +  parts kits.

 

Is it really that much better than the numerous  other  32 Ford kits that have been avail over the years?

my 2 cents only btw.

 

But I will take all your lobster tails and shimp though,,,,.

Edited by gtx6970, 24 January 2013 - 08:55 AM.

[MachinistMark]

Buy in it Just for the tires. And another to build.

[Bernard Kron]

 

I can see why some would pass.  Seeing as how Revell cut entirely new steel for this, I think they blew an opportunity not only to nail the subject but to create some really compelling parts fodder when they went wide of the mark on the axles.

 

The wheel and tire package alone sells it to me, but I gotta wonder if a proper beam axle up front would have been a tipping point the other way for some who'll skip it.

 

 

 

 

Same here, there is nothing about this kit that excites me . ...

 

Is it really that much better than the numerous  other  32 Fod kits that have been avail over the years?

 

This was my earlier point about the chance to begin a "Mk. II" iteration of this venerable series. My guess is that this version will show strong initial sales (as it already seems to be doing) but sales will soften quickly. It's not a Dan Fink Speedwagon, it renews the roadster body form afterall, but it seems to have been the victim of a lot of conceptual infighting - the chance to add details from the 1:1 that would have created a heightened level of excitement in the marketplace has been missed. After all, just how many Rat Roaster replicas are out there to build? And even at that level the kit may prove to be a disappointment, given that many of the details are handled via the decal sheet. Can you say "cost control"?

Edited by Bernard Kron, 24 January 2013 - 09:24 AM.

[hvymtl]

Thank you for this lil slice of heaven nice dessert for after lunch today. Your Crankiness again thanks made my work day more enjoyable . Michael