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Atlantis Models has bought another lot of tooling/molds.....
Stef replied to Dave Van's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I'm young enough to have missed the whole parts pack/Ed Roth stuff. Despite reading/learning so much here from you cats, most of it still goes over my head. Better box art and side panel photography/marketing would educate and sell the contents of the kits better, manage expectations, and build trust, especially with normies like me. -
Looks like the custom wheels on the 57 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon box art are the same ones Revell used on their 56 and 57 Chevy kits.
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Atlantis Models has bought another lot of tooling/molds.....
Stef replied to Dave Van's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Agree 128%; all of the box art produced by Atlantis for all car subjects has been lacking vision, beauty, excitement, brand focus, and have failed to manage expectations. So many people were really upset over the ex-Revell 57 Cadillac, and it didn't have to go down that way. Design-wise, changing the box art logo colour, size, and placement, using photos of a real car here, illustrations there, lots of white, no detail shots, questionable typography, and more, and it's not working. Awhile back, I created this mock box art for the Green Elephant. I would love love love to see Atlantis succeed, and if they can just pull it all together with their graphic design, I'm sure people would know what they're in for, and sales would soar. I should reach out to them again. -
Will we be seeing the AWB F-85 Olds Cutlass drag kit this year?
Stef replied to GMP440's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Agreed; the Streaker should be/could be an easy lay-up. Awhile back, I screencapped HPI Guy's parts reviews of both the convertible and 442 hardtop kits, and IIRC, 99% of the specialized parts needed for the Streaker are included in either the convertible, the 442 hardtop, and for some parts, either kit. Pop out the hanger AWB body, and grab a chassis from one of AMT's other AWB kits (Edsel, Mustang, Nova, Chevelle, Tempest, Falcon, Cyclone, etc.), and booyah. For everyone's convenience, attached is the comparo I'd made originally in the summer of 2023. The only thing I wonder is, did the convertible and 442 not sell well-enough to justify putting this one out? -
Not a review, but a future release "hopefully" - Mustang II
Stef replied to Sledsel's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I built this MPC Cobra II in the early 90s, and I'd bet my life the side window louvers and front and rear spoilers were all included in it. -
FWIW, here's HPI Guy's review of the gasser sedan from 4-5 years ago. Don't think he ever built any of the 57 wagons.
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I would love to build one of these big Pontiacs, stock, or otherwise. Wiki says both 77 Monte and 77 Grand Prix shared 116" wheelbase, A-body "Special". Perhaps Revellogram could leverage their 77 Monte Carlo tooling to create a simplified kit. I've not looked into resin or 3D kits. Did the 77 Grand Prix ever run in NASCAR? I'm not seeing any pictures. Salvinos had/has the smaller 81-84 Pontiac LeMans. And I have AMT's Petty 84 Grand Prix in 1/16 scale. Hope this helps, thanks.
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1960 Ford F-100
Stef replied to Plowboy's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Agreed 128%; this classic build has stayed fresh in my mind for years, and when I get mine, Imma do it up the exact same, except flat black instead of flat blue, and I will try the roof in white to match the bumpers and grille. -
Well said, dudes. In addition, I would like to add: taking a genuine interest in what kids are into also expands tastes and interest, builds excitement, and strengthens relationships. Little dude got me into Japanese and Euro cars, Mr. Beast, Roblox, and we play several games together. Might even get me into Minecraft next!
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Not a review, but a future release "hopefully" - Mustang II
Stef replied to Sledsel's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Right you are, @Robberbaron. It's a pretty inaccurate custom-only kit, with its separate full-perimiter frame, blob engine, generic 2-seat interior with molded-in spare tire, undersized suspensions, and more. Would not recommend this one for any purist. Kit was reskinned as both a Sunbird and a Monza. Me personally, I'd build it for nostalgia, update it a bit, no doubt, ignore what I can accept, aim to have fun, and hope I don't destroy it this time, heh. -
Not a review, but a future release "hopefully" - Mustang II
Stef replied to Sledsel's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Agreed, @BlackSheep214. Whether Atlantis or Revell, I'm hoping whoever has this kit gets it back out ASAP. Last time it was available, IIRC, was in red in the HOT ROD series, back in the mid-late 80s. -
Not a review, but a future release "hopefully" - Mustang II
Stef replied to Sledsel's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Right you are, @Sledsel. I've built both tubbed and non-tubbed versions of the MPC kit, and pretty sure both ran simultaneously throughout the late 70s into the early 80s. I'd love to build either again; great kits. Let's bring 'em back! -
Am super stoked for this tow truck; a perfect representation of the 1970s that has never been fully captured in kit form before.
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Got mine, and love it to bits. Modestly restyling it "for modern audiences", heh. At least 5 other guys in my model club got 'em, too. Fantastic kit. Hope they sell a squillion.