Luc Janssens

A pitty they didn't do a dually and yes I know there was a resin conversion kit.

Or maybe Round2 can look if there's ROI on adding a version to their snap kit.

Who will be the first one to test fit the all new Coronet grill into a '69 Charger

Well the Coronet is an "all new" tool based on the data of a vintage MPC kit, so the tool will be configurated from the get go, to eject several different versions. The Chevy pickup is from an "existing" tool, one that has to be altered, which mean inserts have to be changed, modified or that a second smaller tool, will have to be added to run the newly design parts, you can do only so much with an existing tool, due to the way it was original designed. Hope I'm making sense now Cheers

The more one changes the more expensive and complicated it gets, If I understand it correct this is an alternative version of an existing tool no reverse engineering. To get the most out of this gen GM truck, one has to start from scratch, just like Moebius did with their Ford P/U's, and while I would welcome it, I assume that's not their game plan.

That why IMHO a '70 could pilot a new series....

I'm wondering if the '69 & '70 Mustang annuals from amt would be good material to replicate and improve. Any Mustang specialists who can comment? Cheers Luc

Good point, cuz yes...do found that the tires included were too big on those kits. remember buying resin redlines which were based off mpc tires to replace these.

July is what I heard.

WOW!

Just put in my pre-order, delivery this summer they say..... FORD SIERRA COSWORTH 4X4 - Rally de Portugal 1992 – dmodelkits FORD SIERRA COSWORTH 4X4 - RALLY MONTE CARLO 1991 – dmodelkits

Thanks for chipping in Mark!

Once heard that the '70 Coronet with the Plymouth chassis kit, production wise was one of the most costly to run. So I assume Round-2 didn't wanted to take that same route, albeit they could've as well copied the Plymouth parts and put them all in a new cluster of tooling, but then there's budget and how to get the most bang out of it. All and all not a deal breaker, cuz the Plymouth kits can be had on the secondary market on the cheap or just pull one from the stash. I like what I see here, and do hope that they can continue in the same vain, although my wallet may disagree Cheers Ps. do hope the Coronet and Chevy will have clear headlamp lenses, if not maybe an idea for a parts pack.

It's not too bad, once you break it down in components. Anyone have pics of the chassis?

YES!

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Hmm, maybe Mark B. knows why then.....

problem solved! So the Jo-Han has it, cuz it's a '72 body, right?

Which means to be correct a new top body cavity is needed, unless....they for the keylock trim would include a 3d resin decal like Archer does.... AR88186 (archertransfers.com) BTW are there kits which already include this technology?

Ask yourself the following question: - how many parts need to be added?

Mark, from an accuracy stand point which one is better the original amt or mpc kit?

Remember Revell (Venice) having a CHP? Bronco, back in the day, so yes why not? BTW did the US border patrol use these model year Bronco's?

Wrong: There is support, just use the form via link Revell warranty request – Revell GmbH (revell-service.de) You can even upload photo's to show them the defect, so that they can have feedback send to the production facility.

Don't like the nose of this year Pinto, but do like the decals, think they would look great on my '75 Pinto kit.