Mr mopar Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Revell USA sure is quite anybody got any news ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 This has been covered in a couple threads..several new and modified releases coming from the German side (the Jaguar XK-E coupe and roadster, VW van variations, new tool 70s Porsche 911, etc), and the Bronco pickup w/ off road vehicle on a trailer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: This has been covered in a couple threads..several new and modified releases coming from the German side (the Jaguar XK-E coupe and roadster, VW van variations, new tool 70s Porsche 911, etc), and the Bronco pickup w/ off road vehicle on a trailer... Right sorry about that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monza77 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Do you think anyone will do a C8 Corvette ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, monza77 said: Do you think anyone will do a C8 Corvette ? I think that one is pretty much a certainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 hours ago, monza77 said: Do you think anyone will do a C8 Corvette ? Revell's parent company - Quantum Capital Partners - also owns the Carrera slot car company. And look here at what Carrera announced in their 1/24th scale slot car range for 2021... https://www.carreraslots.com/slot-car/23911.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 C9 is slated to be rear wheel drive i hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 I'd buy a kit of the C8R......even a good curbside based off the slot car body like done in 1/32 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Classicgas said: C9 is slated to be rear wheel drive i hear. So just like the C8. Though I haven't heard even a hint of a suggestion that GM was considering a FWD Corvette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Enough go backwards due to skilz they’re mostly fwd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Richard Bartrop said: So just like the C8. Though I haven't heard even a hint of a suggestion that GM was considering a FWD Corvette. I think he means Front Engine/ Rwd. That’s the rumor I’ve heard as well. Edited April 9, 2021 by LVZ2881 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) We'll see, I guess. Right now, even with car sales taking a hit from the plague, the new one is outselling the old one. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/01/chevrolet-corvette-sales-numbers-figures-results-fourth-quarter-q4-2020/ The only thing I'd heard is that because of all the money and personel GM is putting into electrics, they're going to hold off on any major redesigns of the Corvette for a while, though they may redo the interior. https://www.thedrive.com/news/36039/gm-reassigns-corvette-engineers-to-electric-and-autonomous-cars-some-not-happy-with-move-report Edited April 9, 2021 by Richard Bartrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: So just like the C8. Though I haven't heard even a hint of a suggestion that GM was considering a FWD Corvette. I meant front engine lol. Senior moment there lol. The reason I heard was it's too hard to work on. Edited April 9, 2021 by Classicgas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 I bet we get the C8R 1st (maybe only) because they race it in the WEC/LeMans in Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: We'll see, I guess. Right now, even with car sales taking a hit from the plague, the new one is outselling the old one. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2021/01/chevrolet-corvette-sales-numbers-figures-results-fourth-quarter-q4-2020/ This is what surprises me about them considering to make the C9 front engine again. The new one is selling like crazy. I thought, with what must have been a HUGE investment to make it rear engine, that there was no going back. In other news, I wish we would see more from Revell. I am here looking at second gen and third gen Camaro/Firebird kits, and they are going at a premium. Even the `79 Camaro kit, which has been reissued a million times, is going for too much than I want to pay. Would be nice to see them re-release some of the existing kits at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Anybody heard anything more about the VW Type 2 Transporter Snap Kit that they were going to release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Hawk312 said: This is what surprises me about them considering to make the C9 front engine again. The new one is selling like crazy. I thought, with what must have been a HUGE investment to make it rear engine, that there was no going back. The same article also talks about bringing back the split rear window, so maybe take it with a grain of salt? There's always speculation about the Corvette. See all the mid engine 'Vette rumours over the decades. https://carbuzz.com/news/c9-corvette-will-return-to-front-engine-layout I suspect the C8 is going to be around for a while, if only because GM has other priorities. 1 hour ago, Hawk312 said: In other news, I wish we would see more from Revell. I am here looking at second gen and third gen Camaro/Firebird kits, and they are going at a premium. Even the `79 Camaro kit, which has been reissued a million times, is going for too much than I want to pay. Would be nice to see them re-release some of the existing kits at least. I'd like to see more too, both new releases, and some old favourites, but with all the stuff that's been happening with the company over the past few years, I'm happy they're putting out any new product at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PintoKING Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Wasn't Revell "supposed" to do an all-new 1971 Mustang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 6 hours ago, PintoKING said: Wasn't Revell "supposed" to do an all-new 1971 Mustang? Yes, and development work is underway on an all-new 1971 Boss 351 it at this time. My guess (entirely my own supposition, no insider info here) would be it will hit the market some time next year. At least one additional variant is also likely to appear somewhat later....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Sweet. LOVE me a new flat-back 'Stang. With the Revell AG/Carrera Slots angle, I wouldn't be surprised if we got a C8.R first this time, if ANYTHING for the new 'Vette in plastic. S550 got short shrift for years, and seeing how difficult GM apparently was about the C7, looks like the most deserving Corvette in history will now follow suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 Maybe Revell is waiting for the Corvette-branded electric SUV.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Carsner Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 The front engine rumors came from the fact that the E-Vette (electrified corvette) has an engine/motor in the front to drive the front wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 10:02 AM, Richard Bartrop said: The same article also talks about bringing back the split rear window, so maybe take it with a grain of salt? There's always speculation about the Corvette. See all the mid engine 'Vette rumours over the decades. https://carbuzz.com/news/c9-corvette-will-return-to-front-engine-layout I suspect the C8 is going to be around for a while, if only because GM has other priorities. I'd like to see more too, both new releases, and some old favourites, but with all the stuff that's been happening with the company over the past few years, I'm happy they're putting out any new product at all. Note the day the article was published.....Gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 On 4/9/2021 at 2:07 PM, tim boyd said: Yes, and development work is underway on an all-new 1971 Boss 351 it at this time. My guess (entirely my own supposition, no insider info here) would be it will hit the market some time next year. At least one additional variant is also likely to appear somewhat later....TIM Grande? Converible? I just hope its not simply a Mach1, I need variations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 4/10/2021 at 5:47 PM, iBorg said: Note the day the article was published.....Gotcha. Didn't even bother with it till now. "Joe Massa-Puzj" - tried saying that name aloud... and yup, you're right. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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