Greg Myers Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I understand Atlantis has the molds for this and is working on getting it up and running. This kit has all the options for any of the BIG Tee series kits and then some, seven induction system options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 That may be tough to get produced. It's not only the injection molded parts, but a motor, gears, shafts, wiring etc. I don't have this exact kit, but I was going through my Revell large slant six kit and saw all the various bits of hardware that comprised the kit. Major undertaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 They'll have to source (or recreate) the electrical hardware like battery tabs and other connectors, and find a motor that fits. All of that stuff will in all likelihood come from overseas. Depending on the number of these that Atlantis expects to produce, it might actually be easier to do now than at any time since the kit was in production first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I hope they make this, and it would be fine with me if it was just static, without the motorized stuff. Hopefully, that would take any problems off the table. These would be great for the Monogram T's and 32's especially with all the extra intake options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 8 hours ago, larman said: I hope they make this, and it would be fine with me if it was just static, without the motorized stuff. Hopefully, that would take any problems off the table. These would be great for the Monogram T's and 32's especially with all the extra intake options. agreed, skip the electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have one without the electronics (motor) not sure if that's the way it came or it's just missing. I'll have to dig it out and have a look. My understanding from the Atlantis sit was the clear parts were missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 48 minutes ago, Greg Myers said: I have one without the electronics (motor) not sure if that's the way it came or it's just missing. I'll have to dig it out and have a look. My understanding from the Atlantis sit was the clear parts were missing Is the only clear part the very front of the engine block? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 No, there's a blower half as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) On 7/13/2019 at 9:58 AM, Greg Myers said: I understand Atlantis has the molds for this and is working on getting it up and running. It was mentioned back in January, and here on the forum by Doug, when Atlantis posted it on their facebook page, so not sure why this is considered news: Edited July 14, 2019 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have the kit including the optional electric motor... I could use a new one also.. Hope they include the vintage box art!!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 Looking at all the coverage and different times it's been mentioned here on the board this looks like it would be a great selling reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 I'll take one... er 2... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I agree with a couple of the other folks. Forget about the motorized stuff. Would love to have a couple of these built up with the different intake and exhaust options but not willing to pay the buy in price that even a vintage builder kit sells for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, Toner283 said: I agree with a couple of the other folks. Forget about the motorized stuff. Would love to have a couple of these built up with the different intake and exhaust options but not willing to pay the buy in price that even a vintage builder kit sells for. No interest in the electric motor....happy to buy w/o!!!! But another issue for Atlantis (from what I understand) is they don't have the ability to chrome plate parts in house. So if they are out sourced....added cost to a fringe kit. I'd say we tell Atlantis to just run it without chrome plating.......I'll do that with the spray chromes out there now. I can see them doing that if we let them know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 52 minutes ago, Toner283 said: I agree with a couple of the other folks. Forget about the motorized stuff. 6 minutes ago, Dave Van said: No interest in the electric motor....happy to buy w/o!!!! ...I'd say we tell Atlantis to just run it without chrome plating.......I'll do that with the spray chromes out there now. I can see them doing that if we let them know. Yup. Just get them coming out the door. I bought several of these as partial builder kits, or started, etc., assuming the tooling was long gone...which I believe was the prevailing wisdom for some time. It would be great to have these things available again for something like reasonable money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I agree!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Sorry. I don't think its practical to issue the kit without the chrome. It would impact the sales. The average modeler doesn't necessarily know about the chrome paints and silver plastic isn't going to cut it. Besides Atlantis has done son of rad baron which has chrome so they have a way to do the chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 That's good to hear....☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 I wonder what other 1/8 scale molds they have.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Not happening, at least in the forseeable future, as mold sections are missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 7/16/2019 at 6:38 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Yup. Just get them coming out the door. I bought several of these as partial builder kits, or started, etc., assuming the tooling was long gone...which I believe was the prevailing wisdom for some time. It would be great to have these things available again for something like reasonable money. Always the Nay Sayers. It really gets old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 5:47 PM, Casey said: Not happening, at least in the forseeable future, as mold sections are missing. Well the big question is what is missing and how much is missing May just not be economically feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, bobthehobbyguy said: Well the big question is what is missing and how much is missing May just not be economically feasible. Atlantis knows exactly what is missing, and it sounded like it was enough to push it into the "maybe later" pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 8:47 PM, Casey said: Not happening, at least in the forseeable future, as mold sections are missing. And now we know why Revell/Monogram never did it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Dave Van said: And now we know why Revell/Monogram never did it...... Possibly. Perhaps they had better/more info that such an offering wouldn't be a great sales success, too. Edited April 24, 2020 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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