Snake45 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 From what I've seen, it looks close enough to me. I'll be buying at least one of each--maybe more. Maybe MANY more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) Looks to me like Revell fixed the jaguar Edited July 9, 2021 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 On 7/8/2021 at 1:01 AM, niteowl7710 said: People always say that, but I think the evidence has born out over the past several years that in fact WYSIWYG when it comes to these things. ^This. Those who are honest with themselves realize it won't be corrected, and at this price point, there's little incentive for a manufacturer to do so. You don't get Tamiya quality at a Lindberg price point. It took accusations of "it's dead" to even get Moebius or anyone representing the company to share any news, and they seem to be relying upon the general public to happen by there CA store to take and share images of their future product-- not a great sign, but I suspect it really doesn't matter if their intended customers see anything before the box is resting upon on a retail-level shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, Casey said: that in fact WYSIWYG when it comes to these things. I'm not up on that long acronym -- whatever does it translate to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Too many people are members of IPMS, not the International Plastic Modelers' Society😝😡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 41 minutes ago, 1972coronet said: I'm not up on that long acronym -- whatever does it translate to ? What you see is what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: What you see is what you get. Thanks for clarifying that for me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/9/2021 at 2:14 PM, Classicgas said: Looks to me like Revell fixed the jaguar Yeah, like I said in my post the fixed either the plastic consistency itself to flow through the mold better, or adjusted the top part of the body tool to improve the plastic flow. That's not really fixing anything as much as it is correcting a manufacturing defect. That's the exact same body shell, with the exact same chrome tree, and exact same window glass, so the roof was not "raised" as some people claimed was the "real" reason Revell stopped production on the kit. Frankly the error is even more perplexing given the fact the Roadster is out now too, and it has a separate chrome tree with it's own specific windshield frame - and it's own specific glass pieces. IPMS? Like the International Plane Modeling Society? I mean that F-4B Phantom Tamiya just released does look really sweet. The P38 & F-14 were supposedly stellar, and the Phantom is even better. But I haven't built planes since I was a kid, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 I venture occasionally into aircraft and Helicopters but mostly cars. Even if it's the same tooling, it was never that bad imo. If others think so so be it but there's plenty of us and some very knowledgeable people that don't think it's that bad. We're not talking Palmer problems lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 No, not Palmer problems. Maybe Aurora problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Let me just say this...my impression is that Street Gasser modelers are going to be ecstatic when this kit finally hits the market, not only for box stock kit builds, but as an invaluable source for other Street Gasser kitbash projects. I reserve the right to change my view along the way, but that's my impression right now based on my latest knowledge of the project. That's all I can say at this point....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: No, not Palmer problems. Maybe Aurora problems... Actually at least some of Aurora's kits were good. I've got their Aston Martin db4 and it's quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Yep - interesting kits with issues here and there. I've scrounged two '34 Ford coupes and the motorized T coupe as future projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 (edited) And, Truly, with Street Gasser kits so few in number on the shelves right now, Moebius has much of the market to themselves. I can see multiple sales just based on decal variations alone. Also, I'd wager a large sum of money on the fact that the kit will be tooled with optional Wheels, Induction Systems, and possibly other small parts to depict different cars. Not that we'll ever see all the parts in one box, but my guess is the tool itself will be set up to allow 3-4 versions of the kit. This has been Moebius's business plan in the past, and I doubt it has changed. In fact, Multiple kits out of One Tool could be the reason the kit finally got Greenlit anyway. Only time will tell, and as usual, we will hear much more of the backstory after the kits start selling to the general public, and those folks that know what happened will finally be able to tell what they know. Finding out what happened (behind the scenes), is now common, but only AFTER the kits are out and selling. I look forward to reading all about these kits next year.......after they've been steady sellers for 6 months. Edited July 13, 2021 by alexis Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Encouraging. Still, trust me, this image doesn't begin to do justice to just what a well designed and highly detailed kit this one will be when it finally becomes available for us to buy and build....TIM Edited August 19, 2021 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 Look at the Awesome Headers on that Gasser! The Scoop is lovely too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, alexis said: Look at the Awesome Headers on that Gasser! Yep....and the header collectors are even molded with a three-part sliding mold and open ends, so Larry G. won't have to drill them out! TB Edited August 19, 2021 by tim boyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Is the Scoop Slide Molded also, like the one on the Revell '62 Corvette Gasser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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