Casey Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 The 1/25 AMT "Old Pro" '72 Chevy Nova SS Pro Stock, kit #1142, is coming back: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 It's a parts mine, but unless they've made major fixes to the molds, the body is a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hate to say it... But it's a waste of good money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Even throwing in a set of Pad Printed tires, and another "All New" decal sheet won't help this old kit. As Snake says, the fit on this kit is now awful. Without a whole bunch of re-tooling, I won't be getting one. Besides, wasn't this just out about 4 or 5 years ago, as part of the Silver Screen series, as Axel Foley's car from Beverly Hills Cop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 42 minutes ago, alexis said: wasn't this just out about 4 or 5 years ago, as part of the Silver Screen series, as Axel Foley's car from Beverly Hills Cop? Yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 How about AMT find the altered wheelbase front fenders and bring back the Novacaine funny car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, alexis said: Even throwing in a set of Pad Printed tires, and another "All New" decal sheet won't help this old kit. As Snake says, the fit on this kit is now awful. Without a whole bunch of re-tooling, I won't be getting one. Besides, wasn't this just out about 4 or 5 years ago, as part of the Silver Screen series, as Axel Foley's car from Beverly Hills Cop? Yup. Bought two of them at Ollies's for $8 each and considered it a great deal on a "parts pack." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 On 10/1/2018 at 6:05 PM, alexis said: Even throwing in a set of Pad Printed tires, and another "All New" decal sheet won't help this old kit. I don't think it's been reissued in the "Old Pro" box since 2008, so I have no doubt it'll move off the shelves based on nostalgia alone. I haven't built it since the mid-'80s, and the fit wasn't great (separate front fenders were a unwelcome surprise back then), but I do dig the decals sheet and box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 The Decals and the box art do nothing for me. I know how bad the kit is now, and don't need one. I just had the thought, however, that Round2 might up the ante some more by including tinted glass, and a huge decal sheet with items from some of the other versions, this tooling has seen over the years. There hve to be older boxings than the "Old Pro" boxing, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, alexis said: There have to be older boxings than the "Old Pro" boxing, right? *whoops-- read "older" as "other"...* Yes...kind of. RC2 did their "magic" on this kit: I think the below decal sheet was included, with the faux "Bel Air" style trim (which IIRC was a Steve Stanford sketch/idea): Edited October 3, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 32 minutes ago, alexis said: The Decals and the box art do nothing for me. I know how bad the kit is now, and don't need one. I just had the thought, however, that Round2 might up the ante some more by including tinted glass, and a huge decal sheet with items from some of the other versions, this tooling has seen over the years. There hve to be older boxings than the "Old Pro" boxing, right? Nope, the Old Pro was the first. In fact, I can't think of an issue that doesn't have those decals in it. It'll sell. I can't recall seeing many references to the reissued '63 Corvette fastback, and it has been around for several years...someone out there is buying them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Mark, Casey, I suspect you are both correct. It will sell well. Just not to me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Cool old kit from my younger years.... I'll grab one just to enjoy the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 The Revell one might be a 1969, but it's SO much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Cool build^^^^.... Got more pics of it?????.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) On 10/4/2018 at 9:06 AM, Deuces said: Cool build^^^^.... Got more pics of it?????.... ? Click on his user name, then view Content. On 10/1/2018 at 5:23 PM, Snake45 said: It's a parts mine I'm trying to recall which parts are good from this kit...chrome plated Cragar S/S wheels, ladder bars, and the decal sheet? Edited December 14, 2018 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 1 hour ago, dino246gt said: The Revell one might be a 1969, but it's SO much better! In some ways it definitely is; in others, not so much. Your build is VERY nice looking, though. 42 minutes ago, Casey said: I'm trying to recall which parts are good from this kit...chrome plated Cragar S/S wheels, ladder bars, and the decal sheet? All those, plus slicks and 6-hole Rally Wheels. IIRC both engines are pretty nice except for the axle holes, which can be filled or other blocks and oil pans used. The rear panel and bumper can be grafted into the Revell body (with some work) for a MUCH more accurate Revell rear end. The front fenders (if you're parting one out) look good in a shop diorama or backdrop. And the rear part of the chassis is useful (the front suspension is pretty useless)--I'm thinking of doing an early Nova AWB funny car using this chassis with a scratchbuilt "bolt-on" front subframe with tube front axle. I cut off one of this kit's hood scoops, chopped it down a little, and reworked it for my '65 Chevelle wagon Modified Production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 8 hours ago, dino246gt said: The Revell one might be a 1969, but it's SO much better! Wow, where did you get the ralleys without the center caps and trim rings???????..... ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I have one in my stash, I think, will have to check. I had though about building it as part of a body shop diorama with the fender(s) off so I wouldn't have to fiddle with getting the fenders on straight. Sure wish AMT/Round2 would dig into their old tools and find something different to bring out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I had one of these and the sister kit...Pontiac Ventura. Both about the same quality. Both had problems with parts fit, and this was back in the 70's! If I remember right, neither one would sit on all four tires, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I have never built this kit. I have one somewhere, but I never put it together. Now, I just might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Those Rallye rims are resin from Bob Dudeck, I THINK, it was years ago. Maybe Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/3/2018 at 2:36 PM, Casey said: I don't think it's been reissued in the "Old Pro" box since 2008, so I have no doubt it'll move off the shelves based on nostalgia alone. I haven't built it since the mid-'80s, and the fit wasn't great (separate front fenders were a unwelcome surprise back then), but I do dig the decals sheet and box art. Fit wasn't that great in the '70s, separate fenders do not fit, never did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 When AMT diverged from promo based kits, fit was a major issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 1 hour ago, dino246gt said: Those Rallye rims are resin from Bob Dudeck, I THINK, it was years ago. Maybe Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has them? Cool! Thanks a bunch!!!!..... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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