Force Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) I think the latest regular Peterbilt 352 Pacemaker without the Coke decals came in 2012-13 and the Coca Cola kit came 2017, something has happened with the kit prices the last 5-6 years. Labour and material isn't free even in China and the transportation has gone up and then you have the exchange rate and how it is at the time the kits arrive and what margin the wholesaler has and the LHS will also take out a margin so they can make somekind of profit and stay in business. We have the same problem in Sweden. Edited November 11, 2019 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Force said: I think the latest regular Peterbilt 352 Pacemaker without the Coke decals came in 2012-13 and the Coca Cola kit came 2017, something has happened with the kit prices the last 5-6 years. Labour and material isn't free even in China and the transportation has gone up and then you have the exchange rate and how it is at the time the kits arrive and what margin the wholesaler has and the LHS will also take out a margin so they can make somekind of profit and stay in business. We have the same problem in Sweden. I Agree with you force ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 (edited) On 11/11/2019 at 4:24 AM, Mr mopar said: Maybe in the states ,but in in Canada way more At the LHS Peterbilt pacemaker $42.95 coke Peterbilt $60.99 you can't tell me there not the same . The same time - as in released at the same time. Not comparing previous releases to current ones. Round2's prices have constantly slid up with truck kits being MSRP'd at $47 last year, $49 this year and $52 for some kits that will be out in 1Q 2020. Edited November 13, 2019 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Force Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Unfortunately the container trailer is a European style with spread axle bogie and the kingpin quite far back and not the American style wich would have been more suitable for American trucks...but that can be changed. Edited November 14, 2019 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 It's amazing what can be done with a little imagination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Casey said: Is this a hint of what the Freightliner will look like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 5 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Is this a hint of what the Freightliner will look like ? I doubt it. It'll probably be Coca-Cola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Jim B said: I doubt it. It'll probably be Coca-Cola. I hope not no more coke stuff PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 12 hours ago, Force said: Unfortunately the container trailer is a European style with spread axle bogie and the kingpin quite far back and not the American style wich would have been more suitable for American trucks...but that can be changed. Surprised it's not in a Coke livery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 13 hours ago, Force said: Unfortunately the container trailer is a European style with spread axle bogie and the kingpin quite far back and not the American style wich would have been more suitable for American trucks...but that can be changed. Yes, it can be changed and quite easily also. I used an AMT Freuhauf flatbed tandem as a guide (since the chassis is a Freuhauf also) and cut the front axle and springs and relocated them to make a more standard American chassis tandem and some spoke wheels from the parts box. A little relocation of the kingpin to set the entire chassis and trailer back from the cab and looks fine behind an American truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 GMC General coke livery FEB- March 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) In my opinion, I find it unbelievable that this old Revell trailer fom the 80's has been re-released. Source What I also find a bit strange is that this trailer was originally a 1/25 scale, and now with this re-issue, as a 1/24 get sold. This scale 1/25 was intended for the 1/25 European trucks, like the Revell Volvo Globetrotter and the Mercedes Benz 1628, both also from the 80's. Anyway, the modified examples that I see here in this topic look a lot better than the old-fashioned axle spread, which we no longer have here in Europe for ages. Hermann. Edited November 15, 2019 by Hermann Kersten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Hermann Kersten said: In my opinion, I find it unbelievable that this old Revell trailer fom the 80's has been re-released. Source What I also find a bit strange is that this trailer was originally a 1/25 scale, and now with this re-issue, as a 1/24 get sold. This scale 1/25 was intended for the 1/25 European trucks, like the Revell Volvo Globetrotter and the Mercedes Benz 1628, both also from the 80's. Anyway, the modified examples that I see here in this topic look a lot better than the old-fashioned axle spread, which we no longer have here in Europe for ages. Hermann. If I'm not wrong this was a Italeri 1/24th kit first then Revell Germany got the molds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 11 hours ago, Rob Hall said: Surprised it's not in a Coke livery. I don't think Coca Cola have any own shipping containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mr mopar said: If I'm not wrong this was a Italeri 1/24th kit first then Revell Germany got the molds I don't think Revell ever had the molds, the Revell issue is most likely a straight rebox of the Italeri kit. Revell Germany has issued several Italeri kits over the years. Edited November 15, 2019 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Force said: I don't think Revell ever had the molds, the Revell issue is most likely a straight rebox of the Italeri kit. Revell Germany has issued several Italeri kits over the years. I had that Revell issue. The only difference vs. the Italeri kits was that the Revell version had hollow rubber tyres (which perished after a few years ? ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Kersten Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 8 hours ago, Mr mopar said: If I'm not wrong this was a Italeri 1/24th kit first then Revell Germany got the molds You may be right, I am not sure exactly how the situation was at that time. 59 minutes ago, dodgefever said: I don't think Revell ever had the molds, the Revell issue is most likely a straight rebox of the Italeri kit. Revell Germany has issued several Italeri kits over the years. Indeed, and often the decals at Revell are more extensive and, in my opinion, also nicer. In some cases the Revell kits are also priced more competitively than those from Italeri, at least in our region . Hermann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Force said: I don't think Revell ever had the molds, the Revell issue is most likely a straight rebox of the Italeri kit. Revell Germany has issued several Italeri kits over the years. I agree with you it was a straight rebox . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Hermann Kersten said: You may be right, I am not sure exactly how the situation was at that time. Indeed, and often the decals at Revell are more extensive and, in my opinion, also nicer. In some cases the Revell kits are also priced more competitively than those from Italeri, at least in our region . Hermann. The decals in my P&O container trailer from italeri had Cartograf decals they look very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 21 hours ago, dodgefever said: I had that Revell issue. The only difference vs. the Italeri kits was that the Revell version had hollow rubber tyres (which perished after a few years ? ). Yes Revell did put in other tires and they did not hold up well over time, the Italeri version had two piece plastic tires. I have a couple of old Revell builds where the hollow rubberfront tires collapsed under the weight of the cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 AMT-1184 1/25 Coca-Cola 1988 Chevy Silverado Monster Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 59 minutes ago, Casey said: AMT-1184 1/25 Coca-Cola 1988 Chevy Silverado Monster Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 Wow, I do need a few more though. It will be interesting to see if it has the optional wheels and flares from the Bigfoot kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I just want them to bring the regular pickup kits back out again, rather than continually reissuing the monster truck version. Plus the fact that it's yet another Coca Cola branded kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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