ChrisBcritter Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 6/14/2020 at 10:04 PM, 1972coronet said: A set of stock wheel covers would be great , too (though I suppose that the wheel covers from the E-150 would "suffice" ) . I'm looking for wheelcovers that could be made to match; so far the closest I've found may be the custom ones from the original '61 Chevy kit with the centers reshaped: Definitely will be casting some red/clear tail/backup lights for mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Yay! It's finally coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Definitely the best issue of this kit! It has the possibilities of regular pickup or camper. Stock or custom. Lots of parts, including stock decals. I can't wait! I don't know why it took them so long to do this one instead of the stepside version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Anyone have a preview of the decals? I have an original kit, and I'd like to see if anything's been added (gauge and engine stuff) to the new sheet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 Its up for pre order in Japan https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10776155 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 DUE JUNE 2021 A CLASSIC 2-IN-1 KIT FOR EXPERIENCED MODELERS: AMT's 1/25 scale 1978 Ford Courier Minivan is great project for the intermediate model builder who likes pickup trucks or vintage vans. Add it to your collection today! FEATURE PACKED: The 1978 Ford Courier Minivan kit features pad-printed vinyl tires, tinted window options and customizing parts. Kit also includes expanded decals with many stripe options and Retro Deluxe™ AMT reproduction packaging. QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 121 parts. 7" long. Parts molded in white with chrome plastic, clear parts, clear tinted parts, metal axles and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2 – Suggested for modelers age 10+ PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Looking forward to this one, excited one might say, already got my Ford Courier color matched paint from Scalefinishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Already asked my LHS to order me one. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) On 5/26/2021 at 9:48 PM, Faust said: Already asked my LHS to order me one. Can't wait! Mine just arrived today. It looks great. It has the free Wheeling ford decals included. this is very exciting to see Edited June 1, 2021 by youpey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 hours ago, youpey said: Mine just arrived today. It looks great. It has the free Wheeling ford decals included. this is very exciting to see Thanks for posting photos of its contents . The pad printed tyres look quite nice , as does the decal sheet . First thing I'm noticing : only one set of wheels (?!?) . What compelled Round2 to block-off that option ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpey Posted June 1, 2021 Share Posted June 1, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: Thanks for posting photos of its contents . The pad printed tyres look quite nice , as does the decal sheet . First thing I'm noticing : only one set of wheels (?!?) . What compelled Round2 to block-off that option ? there are 2 sets of wheels. in the chrome, there is another set on the bottom right, on the opposite side of the bag. they were a second tiny sprue. i will take a picture of those in a minute. Edit: here is the 2nd wheels And the close up of the wheels from the main sprue to see them side by side Edited June 1, 2021 by youpey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, youpey said: there are 2 sets of wheels. in the chrome, there is another set on the bottom right, on the opposite side of the bag. they were a second tiny sprue. Perfect ! Thanks much ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) On 6/14/2020 at 8:07 PM, Casey said: T Hopefully Round2 will include some stock style Free Wheelin graphics, like so: These graphics, though INCLUDED in the kit on the decal sheet, can't be used if you want to build a STOCK 1978, the year the kit represents. The 2-color stripes were the only ones available on the 1978 Free Wheelin' Courier. The three-color stripes, as shown above, were an option for the 1979-80 Courier. And to make a 1979-80 Courier, the dashboard needs to be changed. 1978 dashboard with unknown origin silly steering wheel that is NOT stock: 1979 Dashboard: Edited July 19, 2021 by fomocomav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 And to get to the stripes down the side for the Free Wheelin' package, you needed to get Package A: blackout hood and black GT bar and push bar. first, THEN Package B: adds fog lamps, four cast aluminum wheels, five RWL 70 series tires and striking two color bodyside accent tape stripe. I share this not to upset anyone, but more to prevent anyone else from getting their hopes up like I did before I did my research :( The 1978 is shown above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tom Geiger Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 I’ve had that chassis out of the box and have held it under early Ford bodies. I’m thinking a 40 Ford sedan delivery with this chassis and drivetrain. The recent Dodge D50 (Mitsubishi) and Datsun pickup running gear is nicely done and also fits nicely under the oldies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, fomocomav said: And to get to the stripes down the side for the Free Wheelin' package, you needed to get Package A: blackout hood and black GT bar and push bar. first, THEN Package B: adds fog lamps, four cast aluminum wheels, five RWL 70 series tires and striking two color bodyside accent tape stripe. I share this not to upset anyone, but more to prevent anyone else from getting their hopes up like I did before I did my research The 1978 is shown above. Well good news, the GT bar and push bar are in the kit. Edited July 19, 2021 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 52 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: Well good news, the GT bar and push bar are in the kit. Yes, they are. And if you take the fog lights off of the push bar, you can have an exterior-correct 1979-80 Courier! Like I said, I was just posting kind of a warning. I thought I could get another kit and do a 1979 as well as the 1978. But the dashboard would bother me too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 26 minutes ago, fomocomav said: . I thought I could get another kit and do a 1979 as well as the 1978. But the dashboard would bother me too much I would take it as a challenge! The wider dash has a flat face. Find a photo of it online somewhere and print to size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, fomocomav said: Yes, they are. And if you take the fog lights off of the push bar, you can have an exterior-correct 1979-80 Courier! Like I said, I was just posting kind of a warning. I thought I could get another kit and do a 1979 as well as the 1978. But the dashboard would bother me too much. Its possible I misunderstood you, my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 33 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: Its possible I misunderstood you, my mistake. I should have been much more clear. I see that now. The dashboard is the only thing that holds up doing a 1979-80. But then Mr. Geiger proposed just about the easiest fix possible! I should also mention that the 3 spoke "custom" steering wheel that is included in the kit would just need to have the center spoke removed, turn it "upside down," and voila! - the stock upgraded steering wheel for 1979-80! We can't say AMT were prescient when they first released this kit, but they sure did put in enough to get you darn close to multiple options with this new decal sheet. And maybe if the windows are tinted a bit darker, you won't even be able to see how someone's replacement dash turns out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, fomocomav said: I should have been much more clear. I see that now. The dashboard is the only thing that holds up doing a 1979-80. After you mentioned the differences, I was curious what the decal sheet looked like, and it appears Round2 included both '78 and '79 style Free Wheeling package stripes, correct? Just tint the clear parts limo dark and boom, it's a '79. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fomocomav Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 minute ago, Casey said: After you mentioned the differences, I was curious what the decal sheet looked like, and it appears Round2 included both '78 and '79 style Free Wheeling package stripes, correct? Just tint the clear parts limo dark and boom, it's a '79. 😎 Actually, the 1979 decals were still good in 1980. What you could say is "missing" from the decal sheet as it sits is the blackout for the center of the hood that only happened in 1978. Should be easy enough to mask off and spray. And yes, then limo dark tint and maybe the steering wheel mod I mentioned earlier and you have a '79! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Ya know, that '79/'80 instrument panel looks a lot like one from a VW Rabbit. 😉 I bet it wouldn't be too hard to do a bit of the old "cut & paste" if you had a Rabbit dash. Edited July 20, 2021 by Can-Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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