Daddyfink

Given that the Revell Trike kits where last released by Revell AG, I am pretty sure they have most, if not all, of the bike kits from Revell, but, I this is just my opinion based on what I have seen

Well, you and I are not their intended target audience. They are there for the average Joe, or Joanne, who is looking for a gift, something to do, or relieve a bit of nostalgia, They get a deal with a model maker and run with a general, and current, selection of kits. Basic tools, paints and other small items, and that is all!

The only time we see those displays is during the Holidays, otherwise, nothing.

I have the MT app and have seen all four episodes and I did find it entertaining and informative. It might not be the biggest voice for Model Car builders, but, it is one of the few out there. And I appreciate that MT and Steve are doing it. This show is more of a love letter to the hobby and than a full on how to. Shows someone enjoying building something interesting, like we should, and you get some cool info with it. Not a bad deal. Who knows, maybe I'll mail him a vintage kit for his hacking pleasure! LOL!

I was quite surprised to find this at a Michael's store! And I just really went in to use the restroom, and took a quick look at the kits, and there it was. Sadly, almost every other kit is pretty old stuff, and very common stuff.

Very cool! Thanks for the info, Casey

Did the HEMI come with the Nova wagon when it was originally stock? I know it came in the Buick kit And the only other time I saw that HEMI was in this heap So technically, yes, the Nova came with the HEMI!

That just simply looks awful. Nuff said!

Did someone say "Flames and Skulls"?

Nope, this Dart. But I think this is the body that got cut up to do the L.A. Dart

Model kits at HL might as well be candy at the check out aisle, an impulse type of buy for most. Only a few of us are really concerned with what they carry, most folks are not. I have helped someone in that aisle quite a few times to pick out a model for someone else. And most of the time they will just buy a diecast instead. As you plainly stated, they are just another Craft item to them.

Well, it seems your HL is way better stocked than mine.

Checked my local HL and there is nothing new, and only a very few Revell kits on the shelves. And it almost looks like the car area has shrunk a bit.

Well, if they can practically make a new kit out of the old Ertl International Transtar that is more correct, who knows, maybe they can at least do the body for the Van. But I am not holding my breath on it. But, at least they do have full detail interiors that can be used on the AMT Chevy Vans! But I do think they should bring back the MPC Off Road Ford vans at least. I have then sealed and I would love to have new ones for builders.

Product placement kit?

So, nothing really exciting that we didn't already know about. The only bummer about the Craftsman kits is that they are priced almost as much as the full detail kits. And, the decals sheet is just a collection of decals I have never used and are stuffed in a box somewhere. I know that sadly that van will probably never be backdated and the stock version looked better than the Custom version.

Went to my LHS yesterday and noticed that there is really nothing from Revell on the shelves. I inquired about it and they told me that the distribution is still way out of wack, and that most of what they did have on the shelves was pre pandemic stock! Has anyone noticed the shortage of Revell kits in their towns?

Nice build, but, my only caveat is the Parachute Line. It would rip the rear panel off that body as soon as it would deploy. Otherwise, nice build.

Can't wait for them to show up. Will make a nice bookend for the DeLorean! *Libyans sold separately!

Well, at least it would have been a good starting point for building a large scale Mustang

RIP Dusty