Luc Janssens Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Reversed engineered with improvements Hello all, Now that Round-2 has shown, that anything which was in their back-catalog can be made available again provided there's a market for it, my question to you folks is, what kits would you like to see back and...what would you like to see improved? My choices*: - '68 Dodge Coronet, clear headlamp lenses (mpc) - '72 Plymouth Roadrunner, clear headlamp lenses, and taillamps too. (mpc) - '69 Mustang, clear headlamp lenses (amt) - '66 Pontiac Bonneville, clear headlamp lenses (mpc) - '66 Buick Skylark, clear headlamp lenses (amt) - '64 Pontiac Grand Prix, clear headlamp lenses (amt) - '69 Chevy Impala, clear headlamp lenses (mpc) - '72 Chevy Impala, clear headlamp lenses (mpc) - '67 Mercury Cougar. (amt) - '67 Ford Galaxie, clear headlamp lenses (amt) and last but not least a: - '76ish Dodge Panel Van, curbside, emphasizing on dress-up parts and graphics and also adding clear headlamp units. * in no particular order. Edited January 31, 2021 by Luc Janssens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 79 Bronco preferably with clear headlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) AMT 1960 Ford F 100 pickup. First, would like to see and separate cab and separate bed. Second, a separate frame with suspension parts. Thirdly, a correct stock 292, and lastly, a small back window option. By looking at how much glue bombs sell consistently for on ebay ( around 100 bucks ) I say there is a strong market. Great thread idea, hope Round 2 sees it. Edited January 30, 2021 by leafsprings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Luc Janssens said: Reversed engineered with improvements - '66 Buick Skylark, clear headlamp lenses (amt) And straighten out that kink in the left front fender/door while you're at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 69 Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 68 Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I wish Ertl Collectibles would use the Dodge power wagon tooling to produce a kit- I know die cast tooling is different from injection molding tooling, but at least they could scan it and cut new tooling from 3D models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Redo the 68 annuals with correct bodies and trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I'd love to see the 32 Ford Sedan from the double kit. I know they have one, it was in the background of one of their pics around the time they showed the hanger shots that had the '64 Cutlass. I have enough parts and glue bombs to build on of these, but I'd love to get fresh plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 For me, three leap out at me. '65 Riviera, given the same sort of upgrade as their '66 Riviera. '35 Auburn Speedster. & Lincoln Continental. Ideally, I'd love to see these brought up to the level of even the Monogram classics, but even some less horrible wheels would go a long way towards improving them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 The revell vw golf mk2. While its a decent kit the newer mk1 kits blow them out of the water. Most of the improvements I'd like to see are in the interior and suspension. For example the seat bases are just far too long, and the front suspension seems to be from something else as its too wide and the rear wheel wells have the interior tub sticking into them which makes lowering them a chore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Corning Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 A very accurate '70 Chevelle would be nice. All that I've seen have problems with the lines and forms on the sides, though there may be kits I'm unaware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 In addition to the original list : - 1972-1974 Charger - 1972-1974 Barracuda - 1972-1974 Challenger - 1972-1977 Dodge B-Van - 1974 (+/ -) Chevy Van [ AMT ] with a revised body ( correct roof ; reintroduce the optional side windows / glass ; correct 3/4 tonne steel wheels ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Anything from the '50s or '60s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 17 hours ago, Paul Payne said: I wish Ertl Collectibles would use the Dodge power wagon tooling to produce a kit- I know die cast tooling is different from injection molding tooling, but at least they could scan it and cut new tooling from 3D models. Round 2 doesn't have access to the ERTL die cast tooling, ERTL still belongs to Tomy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 10 hours ago, Brian Austin said: Anything from the '50s or '60s. X2!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I agree with those that desire seeing some '50's thru '60's cars and pickups. While the Chevrolets and Fords as well as many MoPars are out there, what about some Mercury, Big Dodges and even a DeSoto? I would like to see some big Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Buicks and even a Cadillac or two might work. GM offered four door hardtop wagons in the mid to late fifties, anyone else interested in something along those lines ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 22 hours ago, Harry Corning said: A very accurate '70 Chevelle would be nice. All that I've seen have problems with the lines and forms on the sides, though there may be kits I'm unaware of. The Revell '70 snapper is accurate, although of course it's curbside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 The 66 Buick Skylark. My 1st Car !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: The Revell '70 snapper is accurate, although of course it's curbside. The Revell '70 snap Chevelle has very inaccurate quarter panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 36 minutes ago, Plowboy said: The Revell '70 snap Chevelle has very inaccurate quarter panels. Huh. I didn't notice/see that when I built mine. Never heard anyone else complain about them, either. Still, gotta be better than the AMT or MPC or Monogram body sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Huh. I didn't notice/see that when I built mine. Never heard anyone else complain about them, either. Still, gotta be better than the AMT or MPC or Monogram body sides. Look at the body line above the rear wheel opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 What I would like to see are: MPC 68 Coronet: utilize a better chassis MPC 69 Coronet: utilize a better chassis. MPC 72 Dodge Truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 I'd like to see the '63 F-100 with or without the camper top. To me, it would have been a better candidate for the Cal Drag Combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfinger Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 7:25 AM, leafsprings said: AMT 1960 Ford F 100 pickup. First, would like to see and separate cab and separate bed. Second, a separate frame with suspension parts. Thirdly, a correct stock 292, and lastly, a small back window option. By looking at how much glue bombs sell consistently for on ebay ( around 100 bucks ) I say there is a strong market. Great thread idea, hope Round 2 sees it. Yes to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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