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[Longbox55]

If they stayed true to the how the Rat Roaster is built, it should have a triangulated 4 link w/coil overs. It should also have a TKO 5 speed manual, instead of the automatic transmissions that have been in the prior '32 Ford kits.

[SteveG]

Here's the built up Stacey David Rat Roadster or whatever it's called ....













More details on the Revell stuff later ....... If your modeling budget isn't already blown for all of next year just check out what's next .....

[Danno]

Plus a guitar!!! Cowabunga!

[CEKPETHO BCE]

Oh lord that looks so beautiful I want to cry.

[Lownslow]

i was bracing for the worst but thats actually a really nice kit

[tim boyd]

I don't think they are the same as those in the Orange Crate, but rather all new tires all around. The Orange Crate's front tires have only three grooves, while the Rat Roaster's appear to have four.

The Revell team told me yesterday that all the tires on the Rat Roaster are all new....TIM

[Casey]

The Revell team told me yesterday that all the tires on the Rat Roaster are all new....TIM

Tim, is the kit itself all-new, or is it based on the '32 Highboy kit? I noticed there are no door hinges on the Rat Roaster's body, just like the highboy's (the '32 3- and 5-window and sedan kits all have them), so I'm wondering if the body is modified from the highboy, or if it's all new.

[kitswapper]

It's all new tooling top to bottom.

[scbaker]

IMHO ... the only thing that this kit is worth is to fill a parts box ... I think Revell could have tooled up something that is more relevant across the board ... Just my opinion

Steve B.

Edited by scbaker, 07 October 2012 - 07:51 AM.

[Ace-Garageguy]

IMHO ... the only thing that this kit is worth is a to fill a parts box with ... I think Revell could have tooled up something that is more relevant across the board ... Just my opinion

Steve B.

A lot of people in the hot-rod community tend to think the '32 Ford will be relevant until the world ends. I tend to agree. Yes, it's been done a bazillion times, but it's the absolute number- one icon of the whole hot rod hobby (IMHO).

[Dr. Cranky]

That kit is worth it and more for all the cool parts, including that fabulous guitar! Looking forward to it.

[Mr mopar]

Is that guitar ,out of the Dodge Magnum wagon?

[Casey]

Is that guitar ,out of the Dodge Magnum wagon?

It looks a little different to me.

[Dennis Lacy]

A lot of people in the hot-rod community tend to think the '32 Ford will be relevant until the world ends. I tend to agree. Yes, it's been done a bazillion times, but it's the absolute number- one icon of the whole hot rod hobby (IMHO).

I have to agree with this 100%.

While it's true there's going to be a lot of people who don't care for the look of this car as it comes (I don't), the content can't be ignored as an incredible source of new hot rod parts. If it turns out this stuff will interchange with the existing line of Revell '32 Ford kits then we are going to have one hell of a winner on our hands. Imagine having a ready-to-go small block Chevy that will drop right into the other kits! A streetable super charger setup (water pump, alternator) for a Chevy is long overdue and if a person doesn't like the blower then can it and add the top end components of your choice.

Some proof here that this kit may be a continuation of the current line of 32's is that there's some obvious carry-overs from the most recent 5-Window version. The Moon auxillary fuel tank, hairpin radius rods and '50 Pontiac taillights. It looks like the same front suspension is in place too simply with painted shock brackets and headlight buckets.

Are there any pictures of the parts trees laid out like the other models are???

I'm in disbelief that Revell came through on the tires. Early reports indicated that they were not going to do them and simply use something that already exists from their tire bins. Can you guys imagine how stupid this car would look with those wide Goodyear tires or those lowrider Dunlops the other '32 Roadster kit has???

[Greg Myers]

IMHO ... the only thing that this kit is worth is to fill a parts box ... I think Revell could have tooled up something that is more relevant across the board ... Just my opinion

Steve B.

OKAY, what would be more relevant? Personally I'd like to see a Model A coupe (any year) but this "IS", the ubiqutious American Hot Rod of fame and song.

[bandit1]

Oh when do we expect them to release this kit?...i know i can order it prior but?....i may put this on my Christmas wishlist?

[Greg Myers]

Oh when do we expect them to release this kit?...i know i can order it prior but?....i may put this on my Christmas wishlist?

I was wondering the same thing.

[blubaja]

The interior looks neat. Other than that, I never liked this dude's style. Kit looks decent so far. Hopefully Revell doesn't half A it so we can make something else with the good parts:)

[Casey]

Oh when do we expect them to release this kit?

November 30th is the most recent ship date I have read/seen.

[Longbox55]

Whenever it comes out, I'm definitly getting a few of them. One to build up like the 1:1, and at least one more to build it in the color i suggested when they had the informal poll on the site. I even already have the paint to do that one. Might also swap the engine to the one I suggested during that informal poll, which was mentioned on the show when he did the unvail of the actual engine. I was the one nutcase that suggested a Pontiac engine