Luc Janssens

Too bad no one did the preceding model, the Chrysler '87-'95 LeBaron convert and coup. at the time it put Chrysler back on the map as a automotive manufacturer in Europe, heck if GM wasn't my employer back then, I would've bought one. But it's an old car now.....

Those are the best ones, the ones that you'd never expect and can't can't keep your eyes off. A

Hey Tim, It seems we missed each other at Toledo yesterday A few corrections, Dean was employed by Revell-Monogram from '93 until '05. Also the Cutlass you see here, will never go into production, because it never was up to model kit standards to begin with, IIRC it was supposed to be an entry level diecast kit. Dean has done some major surgery to make that one stock. So the "rumored' all new kit will be from ALL NEW tooling

Art, it's an '87, Dean is standing right next to me ;^)

Dunno, but the 31st of October there's a model car show in Bergen-Enkheim in Germany.

Hmm, how can one assume the correct position (height wise) on the door then? That way it's either too high or too low, maybe for the targeted audience, they better rush and do a pre-paint next BTW taking about pre-paint, just today I bought the '14 Mustang GT pre-paint in a Revell Germany wrapper, as a slump buster and the striping does look good, so it's possible. too bad though; the production facility doesn't clean up the parting lines, with a rotary sanding tool. Ps did the Amt/ertl pre-painted bodies also suffer from parting lines, as I never had one I don't know. Thanks

Think, first do the roof part, then the sides

A yenko '67 Camaro would be nice, then Revell has 3 Yenko Chevy's. On the new announcements, think Revell will do another muscle car, hopefully a 2nd gen GTO, Round-2 hopefully finds the '68 Galaxie tool and Moebius, maybe a 50s Buick? BTW have the 4th quarter new releases been announced yet?

Hi all, Is there a list of vendors who will attend the Toledo NNL, October 10? Thanks Luc

12 more days....

Hope Revell Germany adds this one to it's 2016 lineup.

The design of the chassis and where it connects to the rear bumper, makes a '72 doubtful IMHO and will jack up the prices of the Jo-han kit some more....

I think Revell's model A is a pretty good example of a kit, designed by enthusiasts for the enthusiasts.

Think you need to rephrase that statement to, people who normally don't build models or haven't built for some lime now. People maybe, who by seeing this iconic TV car, can be lured into picking up this kit and because Revell lowered the threshold, can even build a nice shelf model with moderate skills, And who knows, maybe they will like the experience and will build again....just hope Revell also put a leaflet inside the box promoting their 'entry level) kits and some background info on the company and what modeling is all about.... Sure I've would've liked a more detailed kit, but understand their rationale, so two tumbs up from me.

Oh boy, the wait is finally over, gimme gimme gimme ;^)

October 7-12, and will be visiting the Toledo show.

Doh! Was meaning to order, but as always postponing, I''l do it next week...then the week thereafter... Oh well, it saves me a few bucks ;^)

Thanks for the info guys!

Chicago area, 20 minutes south of O'Hare

Hi, I'm thinking about ordering from Hobby Search and have them send to the US where i'll pick it up during my stay. But how long does shipping take? Thanks Luc

Pin broke off during the manufacturing/packaging process? Can't realy see, what you guys are talking about, maybe I need new glases ;^)

Here's a static review of the kit... Wettringer Modellbau Forum

Think it's save to assume, that we won't see test shots of new kits, on the boards anymore. To me, as a enthusiast, that is a loss of excitement, but from a manufacturers point of view, quite understandable. The reason why is very obvious, let me explain.... While the product is still in the development phase, board members here will start the game, of finding the most discrepancies, this in turn, will lead to a bickering game, between them and those, who like the model as is, but foremost... and that's something we're not able to see in print, how many modeling lurkers here, will be scared off from buying the kit and also, who knows how much this board weights, on in the casual small talk at your favorite hobby shop, or circle of hobby friends, be it in person, FB or other social media, loosing again possible sales. Look at it this way, when a model buddy, shows you his latest project in the making, are you gonna go and humiliate him in public for something he missed like putting the directional tires the wrong way? Another one is, you did something wrong at work, is your boss gonna reprimand you, in front of all of your colleagues, or is he going to take you aside, or into his office and have a chat with you. And the last one, if you're self employed, did a job for a customer, are you going to be happy, when that customer pulls out all stops and goes mass media, when you delivered something that didn't meet his or her expectations? IMHO some of knowledgeable people here, in whatever field of expertise, should do some soul searching and start thinking about offering their discrete services to model companies, by sending in their resume. That way the R&D crew, has a much bigger network of knowledgeable people, to fall back on, people they can use for specific projects, who can help filter out the bugs, before the product goes to market, but be warned, that time, tooling and budget restrictions, will and I repeat WILL keep you from having the perfect model kit, it doesn't exist and will never happen. Your reward, I'm sure will be an advance copy of a production kit and eternal fame in your own mind ;^) Again this isn't about right or wrong, it's about voicing concerns in a different more positive way, will it work, I do hope so. Thanks Luc

Also something I wish to add is, while another company makes it able for us modelers to re-live / Build the past, Revell realy slings the original concept / recipe, into the 21st century. Sure, they sometimes get flak for things they might have missed, or didn't get as accurate as some wanted, but they invest in all new exciting product, making this latest release IMHO the "Kats" Meow. Kudos to all involved in the development and Tim for the review.

Think this kit captures the essence of fun in model kit building, dreaming up a version while viewing all the optional parts, start building it and along the way buying some more copies, to (mind) build other versions.... As I said in another tread, will pick up a copy or two, while visiting the Toledo show in October.