pharoah Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'm really surprised to hear about this kit after all these years. I've owned several real 620's,so I'm very familiar with them. The kit has a lot of possibilities. Like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Nice Nissan's, John.!Thanks for showing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Nice Nissan's, John.!Thanks for showing them.Thanks,Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I have one of the '75s that I got on the bay a while back. I pull it out and work on it sometimes. Now I can do one stock and one hotted up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Very good. Since that's the case, I'll be buying one.Scott Me too...maybe a couple of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 NICE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 ......this is great news, and a wonderful surprise as well. I guess there is an Easter bunny after all, being I'm reading about this Easter Sunday...lol........the Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Sorry, I guess my post wasn't clear enough. MPC 872 will be a reissue of the '75 annual as pictured in Casey's original post. The stock version's parts are all present and accounted for except the plastic tires which will be replaced by vinyl tires. A couple of bits had to be retooled for the custom version as well. Hi Mike, and thanks for that info.....tell us, is there a release date you know of on this little gem.... I know you have close ties to Round2, and I really think this kit will be a winner for them, to say the least....best, the Ace...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Hi Mike, and thanks for that info.....tell us, is there a release date you know of on this little gem.... I know you have close ties to Round2, and I really think this kit will be a winner for them, to say the least....best, the Ace...... Sorry Ace; I don't know about a release date. I'm guessing it would be too early to predict a date for this one right now because they're working on some retooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Sorry Ace; I don't know about a release date. I'm guessing it would be too early to predict a date for this one right now because they're working on some retooling. no problem, Mike.....it's worth the wait regardless.........keep us posted when fresh info comes your way, please...best, the Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I really hope it's not the flip nose monster truck version. I have a rebuilder that I'm working on as a stock one and I've been hoping to find another to do as a sort of Japanese tuner style parts truck.That flip front monster tow truck is out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I was wondering if this version sells fairly well ,they will release the other versions like the stepside and California Sunshine.And I like the idea of vinyl tires with this kit. I just hope they're not too big ,and have whitewalls. Chrome hubcaps would be nice,too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 this one could find it's way into my collection ,built two or three of them when I was younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Honestly, I was hoping we would get at least one shot of the Flip Nose version that was not the monster truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Honestly, I was hoping we would get at least one shot of the Flip Nose version that was not the monster truck. Yes, but I'll bet that you eventually will see a flip nose if the upcoming 75 annual sells well, and it probably will...the Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarana-X Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Honestly, I was hoping we would get at least one shot of the Flip Nose version that was not the monster truck. If you got the Monster truck, you should be able to just source axles and wheels to build something like this. http://round2corp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MPC852-DatsunMonsterTruck-Parts.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 If you got the Monster truck, you should be able to just source axles and wheels to build something like this. http://round2corp.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MPC852-DatsunMonsterTruck-Parts.jpgYes, that idea did cross my mind. Thinking of using the parts out of the flip nose 57 or 53 Ford Pick up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Casey that's the one I have that u posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Oh gosh no on the flip nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Welp, its a good thing I waited on the Monster Truck flipnose reissue, because the stock config looks cooler and would go well with the 240 and 280zs in my stash being out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Here's another variation of a Datsun for the ambitious modeler. These were actually available in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ohhhh. Nice truck, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Here's another variation of a Datsun for the ambitious modeler. These were actually available in the 70's. Not sure how well they could tow, I would imagine the extra weight of the bed really taxed that engine, let alone a car hanging off the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) From a Japanese model board, I think http://www.hobidas.com/blog/j-tipo/desktop/nissan-datsun/ Edited May 1, 2017 by Daddyfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Not sure how well they could tow, I would imagine the extra weight of the bed really taxed that engine, let alone a car hanging off the back! LOL I know. In their brochure ,they show a Torino on the hook. I imagine it did a wheelie every time they started. It was more a novelty than anything. There was one for sale on Ebay about 4 years ago for $4500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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