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[Michigan Madman]

A bit off topic, but I wonder- the tires on the Monogram Black Widow reissue are very nice, but a bit too large for most applications, diameter wise. I'd love to see them tool up a set of tires like that in a size more close to what's used on the existing Deuce kits.

[Longbox55]

For me I hope they don't just throw some junk wheels and tires in there and call it good ...we've had enough of them that didn't follow the box art.

Hopefully, this will be a non-issue, since the tires on the Rat Roaster are manufactured by Coker. So the big tire brands really don't have much say in it as far as licensing. That's all up to Corky.

[Dr. Cranky]

I'm just looking forward to a different chassis and some more cool parts . . .

[Greg Myers]

Lot's of cool parts.

[Steve Milberry]

Say huh?
EVERY Deuce kit I've ever built came with fenders.

He means the cycle fenders Chuck, not stock fenders.

[moparmagiclives]

I say it again. It could yield quite a few parts for a Milner Deuce build.

I never noticed that till now. Guess I should pay attention more. It's funny how " wrong " milners coupe was when the movie came out, but it's one of the most recognizable, replicated and inspirational coupes built.

[Michigan Madman]

He means the cycle fenders Chuck, not stock fenders.

"I see" said the blind man. Should have been obvious, but I guess I had a bit of a lapse on that one.

[rel14]

Ok, its a 32 ford with yet, another 350 in it,, ford 9in rear, four wheel disc brake, Don't see were the Rat part comes in,, see a big dollar roadster,, Don't like being the bad guy, but I've seen a thousand differ versions of the same car,, Go to the Turkey Rod Run at Daytona Beach once,,your see,, Really nice car though..

[Erik Smith]

Ok, its a 32 ford with yet, another 350 in it,, ford 9in rear, four wheel disc brake, Don't see were the Rat part comes in,, see a big dollar roadster,, Don't like being the bad guy, but I've seen a thousand differ versions of the same car,, Go to the Turkey Rod Run at Daytona Beach once,,your see,, Really nice car though..

It's Rat ROASTER, not rod, so it's not a throw together "rat" (or high end build made to look ratty). As far as interest, it looks to have wheels and some equipment we haven't seen often in kit form and should be a welcome kit for building and bashing.

[Greg Myers]

" a thousand different versions of the same car " we ain't seen nottin' like this before. You ain't seein' all the parts fer th' trees. Open yer eyes, open yer mind, think of all the possibilitys. Roast some rats.

[rmvw guy]

More Eye Candy Please! The color of Stacy's says it all for a time piece! There is never going to be too many '32 kits.

[Nate]

Is the release of this kit still in the works?

[Greg Myers]

More eye candy in here : http://staceydavid.c...cts/rat-roaster

[38 Crush]

BUT WHEEEN ?

[Draggon]

Watched the Drag-n-wagon episode today. Saw the Revell 48 Ford Woody during the recap, and it looked like box art for the Roaster in the background.

[Exotics_Builder]

Watched the Drag-n-wagon episode today. Saw the Revell 48 Ford Woody during the recap, and it looked like box art for the Roaster in the background.

They had the box art at IHOBBY. My best guess based on the conversation with them is late 4th quarter 2012 or 1st quarter 2013. We may know more when the mid-year announcements come out in the few weeks.

[Casey]

Those front tires look exactly like those in the Revell '32 Ford Orange Crate kit.

It will be interesting to see how Revell handles the rear tires, not to mention the Weiand blower and the trunk/rumble seat area.

[mikemodeler]

BUT WHEEEN ?

according to Tower Hobbies website, this kit is slated for a late June release. Could be July, just depends on when the ship arrives from China.

[samdiego]

I wonder what kind of numbers the publicity from this will generate. You don't see a lot of model car stuff on TV, I hope this stirs up some positive sales for the LHSs. I'm still a little upset with Mr. David over all the insulting of the Miata during the Banshee build but his promotion of our hobbie tempers that a bit.
I want one.

Edited by samdiego, 12 May 2012 - 04:00 AM.

[Casey]

according to Tower Hobbies website, this kit is slated for a late June release. Could be July, just depends on when the ship arrives from China.

Tower Hobbies now lists a November 2012 release date.