Junkman Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 On 03/07/2019 at 4:58 AM, Mr mopar said: Maybe Round2 will have a sticker on the box telling what color its molded in ? Coca Cola Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 In the words of Ringo Starr, "Oh My My"... so the early Vega tooling still exists? Wonder if they have enough to squeeze out a stock version, one you could stuff a 350 in to cruise Van Nuys Boulevard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 3 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: In the words of Ringo Starr, "Oh My My"... so the early Vega tooling still exists? Wonder if they have enough to squeeze out a stock version, one you could stuff a 350 in to cruise Van Nuys Boulevard? The Vega bodies shown are more than likely all-new tooling, as opposed to a backdating of the existing body. The chassis and interior will probably be carried over from the Twister kit though. Both of the people wanting a stock Vega can probably adapt AMT Monza underbody bits, or find an unbuilt annual kit or busted promo to rob other parts from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 5 hours ago, Mark said: The Vega bodies shown are more than likely all-new tooling, as opposed to a backdating of the existing body. The chassis and interior will probably be carried over from the Twister kit though. Both of the people wanting a stock Vega can probably adapt AMT Monza underbody bits, or find an unbuilt annual kit or busted promo to rob other parts from. I'm going to concur, those bodies have that weird "wood" texture you get when you do a 3D rapid prototype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 AMT 1156 - 1976 Vega Funny Car My guess is Round2 is reissuing this oldie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 56 minutes ago, Casey said: AMT 1156 - 1976 Vega Funny Car My guess is Round2 is reissuing this oldie: I will pick.up one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 18 hours ago, Mark said: Both of the people wanting a stock Vega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Casey said: AMT 1156 - 1976 Vega Funny Car My guess is Round2 is reissuing this oldie: I just picked up a very rebuildable builtup of one of these a few months ago. The short length is absolutely absurd for a '70s funny car, BUT there is something very appealing about it anyway. I'm thinking of trying to swap in an injected or even carbureted small-block and call it an Altered or even a bracket racer. I might even see what kind of second body might fit on it, like a Fiat or something of that sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Snake; would sure like to see a simple pic or two of that built-up you have; I'm curious what the rear-end of that Vega wagon body looks like and also what the funny car chassis looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: I just picked up a very rebuildable builtup of one of these a few months ago. The short length is absolutely absurd for a '70s funny car Yes, it was much closer to an Altered in wheelbase, but I doubt AMT was concerned with NHRA/AHRA rules when creating this kit. They simply used the same chassis under both Vega Panel and AMC Gremlin bodies, added flashy decals, and called it good. 8 minutes ago, '70 Grande said: I'm curious what the rear-end of that Vega wagon body looks like and also what the funny car chassis looks like. You can view the instruction sheets for the multiple AMT Vega Funny Car kits of this series here: http://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/board/73/amt?q=vega+funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hey now!!! There are three of us that want a stock Vega!!! If they can give me a stock Vega, I will weep. For so, so many reasons, I will weep. Truly, despite all the Pintos, Pacers and Gremlins, EXPs and Cavaliers I have, the lack of Vega is a travesty. To make up for it, I had to resort to buying three Monzas (and had a fourth at home)!!! C'mon everyone: Chant it with me! We Want Stock! We Want Stock! No Stock, No Peace! What do we want? Stock! When do we want it? As soon as possible, thanks! (Well, I AM Canadian...) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Those subcompact funny cars are more akin to show rods than actual drag cars. The first versions all had spoked dragster front wheels, and I wouldn't even try fitting a scale driver figure inside the roll cage. Still, they're cool in their own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Since round2/ AMT is on a Coca Cola Kick. How about something like this. A International S-Series 2575 Coca Cola Truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 9 hours ago, Casey said: AMT 1156 - 1976 Vega Funny Car My guess is Round2 is reissuing this oldie: I hope you are right..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 5 hours ago, '70 Grande said: Snake; would sure like to see a simple pic or two of that built-up you have; I'm curious what the rear-end of that Vega wagon body looks like and also what the funny car chassis looks like. Here ya go. I think the assend of the thing might be shorter than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Faust said: If they can give me a stock Vega, I will weep. For so, so many reasons, I will weep. Truly, despite all the Pintos, Pacers and Gremlins, EXPs and Cavaliers I have, the lack of Vega is a travesty. To make up for it, I had to resort to buying three Monzas (and had a fourth at home)!!! Calm down Adam! I'll let you hug my Cavalier! A funny thing, back when I build my Cavalier, two different guys saw me at shows and gave me one! It was like "I've had this in my stash forever and didn't know what to do with it!" I'm thinking along the lines of they weren't gonna build it, couldn't imagine anyone buying it from them, didn't want to just toss it in the trash and then there was me! Kinda like handing off toxic waste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: Kinda like handing off toxic waste! Tom, one man's toxic waste is another man's chocolate egg cream. U-Bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 16 hours ago, Faust said: Hey now!!! There are three of us that want a stock Vega!!! If they can give me a stock Vega, I will weep. For so, so many reasons, I will weep. Truly, despite all the Pintos, Pacers and Gremlins, EXPs and Cavaliers I have, the lack of Vega is a travesty. To make up for it, I had to resort to buying three Monzas (and had a fourth at home)!!! C'mon everyone: Chant it with me! We Want Stock! We Want Stock! No Stock, No Peace! What do we want? Stock! When do we want it? As soon as possible, thanks! (Well, I AM Canadian...) 8) X100!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 The Pro Stock Vega is coming back, so the odds are that the stock tooling might still be viable. These Funny Vega kits are mostly a novelty they made to cash in on the Funny Car Craze of the 70's The chassis under the Funny Vega is a shortened version of their Logghe Chassis and can be lengthened back to "stock" length Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I built one of those Model King Vega re-issues a few years back and would rather see a stock version of the Vega. '71-73 model years would be nice but likely won't be that lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 On 3/23/2019 at 3:29 PM, Richard Bartrop said: That diecast Peerless looks nice, though I'm not going to lie, I'd love a kit version. You and me both. With imagination, there is a huge potential for 1930s cars that most product managers don't seem to consider. And, with mould prices dropping as advanced manufacturing improves, there's less and less justification to not at least consider it. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Whoa! Where have you been, in the witness Protection Program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 21 hours ago, Faust said: Hey now!!! There are three of us that want a stock Vega!!! If they can give me a stock Vega, I will weep. For so, so many reasons, I will weep. Truly, despite all the Pintos, Pacers and Gremlins, EXPs and Cavaliers I have, the lack of Vega is a travesty. To make up for it, I had to resort to buying three Monzas (and had a fourth at home)!!! C'mon everyone: Chant it with me! We Want Stock! We Want Stock! No Stock, No Peace! What do we want? Stock! When do we want it? As soon as possible, thanks! (Well, I AM Canadian...) 8) Make it four for a stock Vega wagon. I'd be happy with the coupe or hatch, too. Or all three. Especially if they're the same year and early ones. I could have have some fun in a diorama with that. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Okay, I'm in on the Vega. That makes 5 of us. It looks better than the Pinto to my eye, anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 8 hours ago, charlie8575 said: You and me both. With imagination, there is a huge potential for 1930s cars that most product managers don't seem to consider. And, with mould prices dropping as advanced manufacturing improves, there's less and less justification to not at least consider it. Charlie Larkin They obviously though there was enough demand for that Peerless to cut a set of moulds for a diecast, and it's not like it's that big a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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