Paul Hettick Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 The mean machine is pretty cool too. Shades of the "Hannible Twin Eight" from The Great Race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) The whole series is pretty cool, hopefully we'll see all of them released. I know these get as about much love as show cars from some members here. Just remember kits like this are what some of us of a certain age/generation cut our teeth on while getting into model building. There are kits I have little interest in but understand people's attachment to them and certainly welcome any releases as long as they'll make money for the manufacturers. Edited July 6, 2020 by Phirewriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 the Craftsman Chevy II wagon is on my list, going to build a replica of the one Dennis Overholser had when we were in the USAF, one weekend we pulled out the old tired 6 cyl & installed a 327...good memories.. yeah he later founded Painless Wiring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 4:55 PM, Dave Darby said: But wait, there's more.... I'm thinking the '63 Nova wagon, the '72 GMC Jimmy, and possibly the '72 Chevy Racer's Wedge, will all be seeing a home in my collection. The Wacky Races kits? I just don't know? Especially at $30.95 a piece. Ouch! Though, I too loved the cartoon, and had the hots for Penelope Pitstop, back in the day. But, $30.95 and 1/32 scale? I've never seen these kits in real life. Maybe after I see one, I'll be convinced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Who pays retail for anything, except maybe to toss a bone to the LHS every so often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Mark, they complain at 40% off. SMH. I’ll get offers of $5 on a $10 kit I’m blowing out. Lol. Aircraft, Sci-Fi and Armor guys never blink at retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete L. Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 On 7/6/2020 at 11:19 AM, GMP440 said: With the announcement of the 63 Chevy II wagon; you think we will see the Indy Drag Combo come out later on? That would be great. How about that rig in the background with the Willys, that should be doable with the trailer becoming available along with the other kits still out there as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pete L. said: That would be great. How about that rig in the background with the Willys, that should be doable with the trailer becoming available along with the other kits still out there as well... Interesting box art, from the 60s I think. The truck in the background looks like a mid 50s Chevy, which AMT didn’t have a kit of until the 90s... Edited July 7, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Rob Hall said: Interesting box art, from the 60s I think. The truck in the background looks like a mid 50s Chevy, which AMT didn’t have a lot of until the 90s... Also interesting is that there are no ramps on that trailer. Wonder how they got that Willys in that position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 46 minutes ago, RichCostello said: Wonder how they got that Willys in that position? Very Carefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 I just recalled that someone on the board was looking for a Boss Nova drag wagon kit not too long ago. As soon as I have the stock Craftsman kit in hand, I'll have one available for trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 4:23 PM, 64Comet404 said: I would say there’s a good chance that Round 2 found the interior and chassis components for the Nova, and will just have to re-tool the body and chrome parts. I can’t see them doing a complete reverse engineering of the kit, though I’m certain stranger things have happened in the industry. I feel that Stevens and Round2 are attached at the hip somehow, so its of interest to promote accurate information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/6/2020 at 8:05 PM, keyser said: Mark, they complain at 40% off. SMH. I’ll get offers of $5 on a $10 kit I’m blowing out. Lol. Aircraft, Sci-Fi and Armor guys never blink at retail. One of my 2020 volume leaders in aircraft sales is the Trumpeter 1/32nd scale P-47D Thunderbolt bubbletop. My air guys all seem to agree it's a steal at nearly 70 bucks. Different sorts of folks. Different priorities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Bob Ellis said: I feel that Stevens and Round2 are attached at the hip somehow, so its of interest to promote accurate information Accurate or not . Whatever Round 2 found and determine the parts they need, correct or not correct to do the release of this kit, my hats off to them. Edited July 20, 2020 by GMP440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 "Dyno Don" Nicholson ran a '62 Chevy II wagon with a FI 327 in B/FX in 1962. Just sayin'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Some folks haven't gotten the word yet : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amt-Annual-Screw-Bottom-1963-Nova-Chevy-II-Wagon-Junkyard-Parts/392877920125?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 33 minutes ago, ChrisBcritter said: Some folks haven't gotten the word yet : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amt-Annual-Screw-Bottom-1963-Nova-Chevy-II-Wagon-Junkyard-Parts/392877920125?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Nope...he got the message...the Great Unloading has begun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Seller did - bidders didn't . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 55 minutes ago, Mark said: Nope...he got the message...the Great Unloading has begun... And it looks like all four wheel openings have been enlarged, too. Yikes, that's an expensive hot mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpiguy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/20/2020 at 3:02 PM, Bob Ellis said: I feel that Stevens and Round2 are attached at the hip somehow, so its of interest to promote accurate information Stevens owns Megahobby (or it's owned by the guy's son I was told, I'm sure the experts here will give the exact connection down to bloodline and DNA references) Round2 owns Autoworldstore. I'm guessing Megahobby and Stevens International combined move so much product that R2 tells them everything long in advance so they can set orders and get an idea of demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopargreg Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Im glad this is coming out. I kind of wish Round 2 would sell the trailer by itself. I have been looking for the trailer for a while without buying whole kits to build Richard Petty's Hauler & trailer setup from 1970. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I I would like to see a picture of the falcon set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 On 7/25/2020 at 2:47 PM, ChrisBcritter said: Some folks haven't gotten the word yet : https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amt-Annual-Screw-Bottom-1963-Nova-Chevy-II-Wagon-Junkyard-Parts/392877920125?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Id still rather work with the old plastic over this new thin stuff. that being said ill still buy a case of these wagons to go with my pile of originals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) On 7/27/2020 at 5:14 PM, hpiguy said: Stevens owns Megahobby (or it's owned by the guy's son I was told, I'm sure the experts here will give the exact connection down to bloodline and DNA references) Round2 owns Autoworldstore. I'm guessing Megahobby and Stevens International combined move so much product that R2 tells them everything long in advance so they can set orders and get an idea of demand. Beyond Stevens running an online store, and a retail store in NJ, they're one of the three largest model kit distributors in the U.S. to "down stream" customers (think your local hobby shop). They have to have pre-order information well in advance so they can pass it down to their customers so they know what/when to order and expect kits so they can tell THEIR customers (you and I - well maybe not us top 1/10th of 1% forum people - but the regular guys who shop there) when that Chebby Wagon and Ford Drag set are going to be available. Edited August 7, 2020 by niteowl7710 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 I. Want. MOAR. Craftsman. Kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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