Daddyfink

Well, they would have to make a new hood for Eleanor, as it was a flat hood, right?

It would be easy for AMT, and later Revell, to do the 1971 Mustang "Eleanor" cars with just slight mods. The 2000 film version would probably require a new tool

I might be the only dissenting voice in this, but I could care less for that car. I am so sick and tired of that being the standard for vintage Mustangs. Plus I am sick of Gun Metal anything. The most overused and overplayed color for a car. Rant over. Your mileage may vary.

Yes, wider wheels would really make it come alive

I found all of the interior pieces bagged up inside a spare parts goodies box at a kit show. Great for making a work van or even a Garage Diorama. Would be great to see this version of the van back

The Water Pump is the snail looking blob at the left side of the pump, or drivers side, and is driven by a common gear with the fuel pump on the right. Inlet and outlet are similar to that of a Turbocharger unit. I understood the question as to being how the water goes in and out.

What is missing is how they are getting the water back into the block on the HEMI. Water ports are on either side of the timing cover area, normally a bypass style tube is place between them if they are using an external pump, with a water inlet on it. Similar to this, but on the block, where the pump is, and not the heads, but, you could also go that way

I am really surprised they have not done the SSS Coupe, considering it is mostly at JDM car. Also, a wagon would be very cool!

... meanwhile, at the LHS...

LHS scores

I have to agree on the Classics. I used to cringe whenever someone gave me one of those, because they found it cheap at a yard sale and they know I like building models. I am sure those tools are just fine, and I really doubt Revell AG gave them up, considering that other markets really do like that sort of stuff.

It would probably be cheaper to get the Aqua Rod Set than finding an original, unless you want all the parts that got deleted.

No, it is just two different kits boxed together. Lord knows I have plenty of those AMT Vans, and one boat. But it is just the variation that entices me.

Now I can finally get my hands on the Aqua Rod and complete my AMT van collection! Ivo car is nice to see again, and I can build this and keep my original untouched!

This whole JoHan tooling stuff will end up in the same place a dozen other threads have gone, nowhere. Until Okey says what is, or isn't there, it is just speculation that has been covered here over and over. Do a quick search for this and you will be flooded with the same questions and answers. Just keeping it real, as this subject is getting really boring, and will most likely end up on a heated discussion about correct MOPAR hubcaps!

Come on man! They gave you new decals and tampo printed tires in the last issue, that should be good enough! LOL! All kidding aside, I really doubt they will touch that mold, even though it is 33 years old! Now, if they lost it or damaged it, then there would be hope for improvements. But I would not hold my breath.

Yeah, around here, that is par for the course!

VF-101 Grim Reapers! Nice! Sure do miss those things buzzing around here. The current crop of fighters at Miramar are cool, but, Tomcats where just a special sight to see. Those cockpit sets are very nice. Almost makes me want to crack one open and build it!

Can you post a pick here of the finished kit, so us, who are Magazine deficient, can take a look at it?

I keep seeing stuff posted in its own threads, and then they disappear when seen a few times, so why not make a thread for just posting cool Model Kit, Car related videos! Have you seen a cool video of something that relates to this, post it here. A one stop thread for cool videos of stuff we like. Just ran across this video on Yootube and thought I would put it up, it will no doubt bring back some fond memories for some of you old geezers! LOL! Me included!

I think both new and old, resurrected, kits are very possible, but, if they are done in a curbside fashion. Sure, it is nice to have tons of details, but, it takes time and money to do all that design and tooling. Do a great body and chassis, maybe a separate hood, and go to town! Not every car came with a cool looking engine or options, and honestly, who is going to see it while it sits on the shelf or in a box? Plus it would equal a lower purchase price at retail. The new '68 GTO and re issue Comet are great examples of this. Just my thoughts, you mileage may vary