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[440 Dakota]

This is the tooling I was curious about.

heres pics of the old early 80s convert its 25th scale and nothing is being reused on the upcoming

[charlie8575]

It requires a lot more than that to change an LX over to a GT. There's way too many differences between the LX and GT for anyone to put out a kit that could build either one. It's something that just isn't feasible. The nose piece, rear bumper (no, you can't just add cladding to the LX bumper), tail lights, body molding, wheels and tail pipes are all different between the two. Then you have the differences between the interiors.

I didn't realize there were that many differences. Well, I suppose you could do a 2-in-1, but it would take a fair number of extra parts.

I still wouldn't be shocked to see something come down the pike, though.

Charlie Larkin

[Brian Fishburn]

Okay- before ANYONE jumps to the wrong conclusions: I am VERY happy with the Mustang kit, and look very forward to getting my hands on one.

Did everyone hear that? It looks like an awesome kit that we've needed for a long time, now.

This post is onlyfor reference by those who want to make things as accurate as possible.

I do, however, see one VERY EASILY REMEDIED inaccuracy. By '92, the LX Mustangs were using the five spoke 16" wheels. At least on cars sold to the public. Maybe the ten hole wheels were still being used on Police cars, and if so- this post applies only to public versions. I believe that the wheelwells were slightly enlarged on the years that had the 16" wheels, but the difference is impossible to see in 1:1, let alone 1:25.

Anyway- there are two easy remedies, if you want to go completely accurate. Source some 5 spoke wheels from an after market source or another kit, or build it as a 1987-89 LX by changing out the steering wheel for a non-airbag type.

Not bashing the kit, just pointing out an inaccuracy for anyone who wants to correct it. And the correction is easier than wiring the engine. Heck- it allows you the chance to build it as any year from 87-93 with minimal changes.

A heckuva nice addition to the line, Revell.

[Fat Brian]

The police versions could still be had with the ten hole wheels but you are correct that for a stock open market LX the wheels are incorrect.

[sln583]

That Mustang looks awesome.
I cant believe Revell is really doing it.
Im all over buying a few of those.
Hopefully a hatchback version will come later.

[Dave Van]

That Mustang looks awesome.
I cant believe Revell is really doing it.
Im all over buying a few of those.
Hopefully a hatchback version will come later.

No insider info here.....but all model companies today will only tool new kits IF there are options down the road for 'other versions'.
With this Mustang they are open to MANY versions down the road if this one sells well enough. Coupe, conv and hatchback for a number of different years and trim levels.
To quote Tom Petty 'The future is wide open'

[Casey]

I believe that all previous R/M Fox Mustangs are 1/24th scale and all 1/25th scale versions have been the lackluster AMT/MPC versions.

Revell's Fox Mustangs and Capris, created in the early '80s before the merger with Monogram, were 1/25 scale.

[Rob Hall]

Hopefully the aftermarket will do FHP decals....that's the ones I remember from back in the day growing up in S. Florida...

[Danno]

CSP used a funky lightbar back in the day. I don't even remember the brand. Most everybody tried to forget it ... even when it was current. (Actually I believe it was a Whelen.)

[Danno]

Here's one for Jonathan.

[Rob Hall]

That Colorado Mustang is neat...looks early, like an '85 or so. I remember back in the late '90s-early '00s some silver 4th gen Camaros in use in Colorado. Don't think I ever saw an AZ DPS Mustang, but I was only out here for a few visits from '83-97.

Edited by Rob Hall, 17 October 2012 - 03:33 AM.

[Danno]

Here's a couple of pix for G!

[Agent G]

Ok, well that makes at least 4 kits I'll be needing now................................. Thanks Danno!

Anyone notice the hatchback CHP 'Stang next to the NHP car?

Danno, those were Whelan's attempt at non strobe bars. That's why thet stayed with strobes.....................



G

[mikemopar70]

Unfortunately, i won't buy a single example of this kit..... No, i will have to buy a complete crate of them!!!! :-P

I'm so much ecxited to finally have possibilty to build a LX version, i like it just the way it has been presented at the show.

And i'm very happy with the police version.

Even the wheels are a nice addition, the first time we'll have them in kit form!!

THANK'S A LOT REVELL, KEEP IT ON!!!

[Danno]

Amen, Mike!

[MonoPed]

I am really happy to see this kit come out! I can already see some cool variations on the build, and I plan to buy at least two of them to do an FHP version and a slightly modded street car. Maybe even a convertible to do the '89 LX I had back in the day. It may be the angle that the pics were taken, but the tail pipes look a bit "off" to me. One of the things that made the "look" of the LX were those brushed stainless tail pipes following the lower quarter panels out to the bumper. Hopefully this won't be the case with the production kit, but it won't be a deal breaker for me. I'm a model builder, I'll fix it

[Michigan Madman]

I know this one is a little bit older then Revell kit, but its a slick top

Combine this kit with this- http://www.madmodeli...79muscoupe.html and these http://www.madmodeli...gdishtruck.html, and you'd be right in the ballpark for building something close to what's in the pic.

That's sort of what I'm planning for at least one of these- combining the '92 underpinnings and the MAD '79 transkit and doing a mildly updated four-eye notch with the '92's fuel injection intact and Cobra R wheels.

[martinfan5]

Only place I could find that makes them FHP decals
http://www.ohiomike65.com/1.html

[plowboy]

If Revell is in fact planning on releasing a stock/drag version, I may just get one of these to hold me over until it comes out. If anyone at Revell reads this, please please make the wheels for the drag version the same size! NO fifteens up front and sixteens out back! Make them all four either fifteen or sixteen inches. A good set of ten and half inch slicks would be cool too.

[Danno]

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