Guest Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 To bad its a curbside, could of been a nice kit As much as I would like a full detail kit, this is a winner. A good kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) Whatever happened to the "IMC" version? Edited February 4, 2015 by ToyLvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 To bad its a curbside, could of been a nice kit It's still a VERY nice kit. Curbside. Done in the Aoshima/Fujimi/Benihana fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) IIRC, the wheelbase on this kit appears closer to the Ambassador version (which was stretched ahead of the firewall). Something also needs to be done about the headlights; they should be more hooded (a set of '59 Mercury headlights should correct this, with a little work). Otherwise it's a pretty nice kit with some custom possibilities: As for the chassis, you're really stuck for choice. Here's the underside of that unibody promo: Good detail to start with; adding a torque tube/coil spring rearend wouldn't be too bad but the front suspension would need a lot of scratchbuilding (or strip out a junk Marlin kit?). Best part: they're molded in styrene, amazingly; worst part: this image is from the last one that sold on eBay - for $63.00 last November. Maybe a job for a resin caster? Edited February 4, 2015 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 There's not going to be much of anything, as the '59 was of unibody construction, not separate body-on-frame construction. JO-HAN did release this promo to showcase AMC's new unibody construction, though: Then I guess we're gonna see an awful lot of resto-mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have tried for years to get one of these...just because its cool and different but they always have gone way to high...Id leave it just as is. And yes any long roof cars are always welcomed...we need more wagons other than the 65,66 Chevelles and 55,56,57 Chevys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Those Unibody promo models used to be a lot more costly years ago...$63 isn't too bad for one today. I remember seeing an ad or an eBay listing for a resin one, from the company that was supplying resin parts to Okey Spaulding's Johan...did any of those get produced? It's interesting to note that the 1960 Unibody promo was molded in styrene, while Jo-Han used acetate for their other promos through 1963. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I hope this actually happens, I bought one several years ago, along with the Plymouth Fury police car when Johan was trying to start up again. I've always regretted only getting one of each since they turned out to only be available for a short time.It is a simple kit, but pretty nice particularly when you consider it is 56 years old. The last issue included a ton of extras, luggage, surfboards, and a taxi sign and I think an old style gumball beacon light.Wonder if we might see the Fury after the Rambler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 The police car kits weren't newly produced, but packaged from parts already molded that were part of the purchase. The Rambler wagon and Chrysler Turbine car snap kit were the only kits that were manufactured after, if I remember right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I really like this kit but I just hope it has clear glass, and not the very un-subtle green like the version I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 IIRC, the wheelbase on this kit appears closer to the Ambassador version (which was stretched ahead of the firewall). I haven't measured it, but the Jo-Han '59 Rambler does appear to have the longer Ambassador wheelbase (the '60 promo is noticeably shorter than the '59). When Okey issued the kit, he included decals for the Ambassador side trim and emblems. That's how I built mine, removed the engraved side trim, converted the grille, and added trim on the tailgate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Those Unibody promo models used to be a lot more costly years ago...$63 isn't too bad for one today. I remember seeing an ad or an eBay listing for a resin one, from the company that was supplying resin parts to Okey Spaulding's Johan...did any of those get produced? It's interesting to note that the 1960 Unibody promo was molded in styrene, while Jo-Han used acetate for their other promos through 1963. I was lucky and bought a mint boxed unibody promo back in the '80s..when they were going for $20 at full-size AMC shows. That's a long time ago--and with new kits in the $30 range--$63 for something 55 years old doesn't sound too bad to me. In the past year, I saw a unibody promo at an antique mall. Can't remember the price, but it was reasonable enough that I gave the car a good look and it turned out to be a resin one, so somebody cast it. I think Okey had a resin unibody at a Toledo show when it was still in Maumee at the fairgrounds. Maybe 10-15 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I haven't measured it, but the Jo-Han '59 Rambler does appear to have the longer Ambassador wheelbase (the '60 promo is noticeably shorter than the '59). When Okey issued the kit, he included decals for the Ambassador side trim and emblems. That's how I built mine, removed the engraved side trim, converted the grille, and added trim on the tailgate. OH that is a nice one, Don! Here's the 1/1 I'd like to build someday from my kit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) Whatever happened to the "IMC" version? This is the IMC version that will be in new Moebius - Mode King packaging. It will be molded in the US by the same vendor IMC had partnered with. It should have all the changes that were done by the IMC team which include new wheel backs, new clear red tree and a new " thinner glass" part if I recall correctly. I haven't seen any of the new packaging yet including the decals so I can't comment on them. -Steve Edited February 7, 2015 by SteveG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Kewl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Cool, I will get this issue too, ive got an unopened johan version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Perhaps this is going to be Moebius looking to move production stateside? I'd be very happy if that happened. I'll gladly grab another one of these. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 More AMC's, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Found this at Megahobby - supposedly out 6/15... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 That was quick... Finally some good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 If you hate "old tools", this thing predates most of them. Just sayin'. Glad it's back, neat for what it is. Need the 59 Dodge now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Whacked in a pre-order. Is that an IMC logo on the box? And we don't just need the '59 Dodge, life without it is impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 It's older than the hills and about as crude as a cave painting, but still a fun kit and a subject you won't see every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hopefully I'll see one of them every day pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I believe this will have 'Moebius' in place of the IMC logo. I have a copy of the production box with Moebius on it I Definitely want a few And HOPE they are a Bit Less than Moebius' New tooled kits!! I hope the Decal sheet is as planned for the IMC release with San Francisco PD stars!! I have needed a set for MANY years!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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