unclescott58

In today's mail, I received Revell's McDonald's Diorama & '32 Ford Street Rod kit. Kit #7804. A very nice kit. But, I'm wondering about the history of this kit. I do know it was originally a Monogram kit. And in recent years its appeared in boxes with both the Revell and/or Monogram logos on them. I'm wondering if this kit originally appeared as Monogram's "Little Deuce" kit back in the 1960's? The more recent versions sure like they could be related to that kit. From my understanding, the original "Little Deuce" came with a Pontiac motor. Is that correct? The present kit has a small block Chevy. If it is based on the same tool/die, when and why did they changed the engine? Again, from my understanding, the "Little Deuce" evolved into the "Son of Ford" in its next incarnation. I believe that was followed up with the "Early Iron" '32 roadster after that. And after various versions, changing mainly to different wheels, it culminated into the 1/24 scale Ford roadster offered in recent years. Opening up the box on one I just got. I like what I'm seeing. It looks like a simple, but very nice kit. And it's interesting, on the decal sheet, there are four different decals showing playing cards with a 2 of spades over a 3 of spades, and the words "Little Deuce" under them. Is this a clue to the kit's origin? I'm guessing so.

In today's mail, I got another '32 Ford kit. This time Revell/Monogram's 1/24th scale '32 Ford Street Rod, with McDonald's Diorama. Kit #7804. This kit is quite a bit more sophisticated than the Lindberg '32 I got yesterday. Yet still not as sophisticated as Revell's newer '32s. It can only be built as a full fendered car. Which is okay with me. As I have several other '32 high boys in my collection already. It looks like another very nice kit. And shoulder be a lot of fun to build.

I like your review above. To me it seemed critical and honest, without really putting the kit down. A very nice review.

Ace - Bill, I am having fun building these kits. No matter what others say. It's funny, among the members of our local model car club, I hear little to no complaining about this kit, or others recently released. Most people I personally have contact with have been pretty happy with what the model companies are releasing. And feel many of the complaints posted on line are a little ridiculous. It makes me wonder? Why do I hear so much complaining on the web? And excitement about the same stuff at our model car club meetings? We do have one rule in our model car club, "Built it. Bring it. Have fun doing both." And we seem to do that. Now if a kit does have a problem, minor or major, it may be talked about. But, the only kits I remember really hearing major complaints about by club members, were the Revell AAR 'cuda, and the roof on their early '69 ('68?) Charger. AMT's new Ala Kart was also not well liked. And I know there were a couple others. But in general, most everything else has been pretty good. And many, if any problems can be fixed. I do enjoy talking about model cars. I love hearing and seeing what others are building. What problems they be encountering. And how they fixing them. But, sometimes it feels like I read a lot of complaining, talking about how awful it is the model companies released these pieces of junk. Junk? Which all of the junk one there? How is anybody else having fun one there? By the way, the word computer blocked out above was c r a p. Why that word was replaced by the blahs. I don't know?

Darn. Another piece of BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH I like. There is something definitely wrong with me. I keep liking the new stuff that Revell keeps on issuing. Including this one. My only complaint were with the decals. They seemed a little too big for this kit. Other than that, I was delighted with the kit.

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Okay, it is time to make a confession. And you all may want to stone me to death after I do. But truth told, I have little to no interest in 1948 Fords. Stock or customized. And doubt that I will ever buy one of Revell's '48 Fords. The custom one talked about here. Or one of the stock versions. It makes me wonder why in someways I got in to conversation in the first place. Back to my new Lindberg 1932 Ford Hot Rod (1/25 scale).

I do not need another Edsel. But, I'm glad to see it coming back. It's a nice kit. The box art looks interesting. If the side panels look more interesting yet. I may find a need to pick one up.

I've been around a while now. And have seen this subject brought up before. But, going back and finding the older threads on certain subjects is not always easy. And as you noted, if didn't know it had been done, even tougher yet. I do not mind when things like this come up again. It maybe old news. But, it's still interesting old news. And sometimes it will bring a new twist on a subject. Or a new person may know something that others here did not. I hope we keep bring back old topics like this from time to time. I'm enjoying read this one.

Again, I agree with you in principle. But, I do think the accuracy of the old kits, based on "factory-supplied dimensions" is not as good as everybody likes to think, or claim. Ever seen the first '49 Ford promos AMT did for Ford back in the day? They looked pretty good. Except for the rear door door handles on the Fordor. They were setup as suicide doors, with the handles on the front of the rear doors. Later in the run they were corrected. How about the accuracy of AMT's '66 Buick Wildcat? Both the promos and kits had the wrong '65 Wildcat interiors in them. It seems to me there has been talk in the past that AMT's '65 Bonneville's right body side, especially along the belt line, did not exactly match the left. Recently I finished building AMT's '77 Pacer wagon. At that time MPC was making the factory authorized promos. Basing their kits off of those promos. Comparing AMT's Pacers to MPC's, I'd say that AMT got the details better. I can come up with many others. And that's the point. We put the many of inaccurate kits of past on a pedestal they don't really deserve. Were they good? Yes. 100%? No. Are the new Revell kits good? Yes. 100%? Again, no. Should they be better? I'd say yes. But, I'm not going to whine over minor things that are not that noticeable until an expert points them out me. Overall, the 1970 'cuda, '67 Camaro, '57 Fords have looked very good to me. Heck I didn't even notice the roof height on the '90 Mustang until it was pointed out. Even though I know it wrong. The car still looks good to me. And now we're going to complain about the roof on a customized Ford? You don't like it? Fine. Pass on the kit. Or buy one and fix it to the way you like it. This complaining is just getting ridiculous to me. And by the way, it is okay if you guys disagree with me on this one. Its just my point of view. And sometimes I'm in the minority. Or god forbid, I'm wrong.

In today's mail, I got Lindberg's '32 Ford Hot Rod. Kit #72165. 1/25 scale. A very old and primitive repop of a blast from the past. I'm guessing this kit originally came out the late 50's, early 60's. It still has some of the parts in it for an earlier motorized version. This kit is no where up to the quality or details of the Revell '32s. Heck it's not up to the standards of early AMT '32 Fords. But, I love '32 Fords. And there is something about the looks of builds on the box art I like. Well enough to order a copy. Ive also seen a buildup on line, that shows that this kit can look pretty good when painted and built right, straight out of the box. Opening up the box, it is exactly what I expected. It's going to be nice, simple, and fun to build. Again, a little on the primitive side. But, that's part of it's charm.

Another cool one. I'm amazed by ideas and work you guys can do.

Even though I do not like the above. I find it interesting and I hope you do it.

Another cool idea. Again, I like it.

Man, are you one sick puppy. I like it! All three look good to me.

I see a difference. But, they both look overall okay to me. I believe the one on the left is the true da Vinci. It looks more correct to me. But, the one on the right, not only looks okay to me. But, maybe a bit prettier. Believe it or not. I'm just a little tired of everybody complaining about the newer Revell kits. Are they perfect? Maybe not. But, neither were the annual SMP, AMT, or MPC annuals of past as everybody like to claim. And then we get into a customized car. The roof isn't right? Okay, maybe you don't like it. But, not right? Where does this end?

Is there a Revell kit out there that doesn't have some problem with its body? With all the complaining I hear here, one wouldn't think so. The Custom '48 Ford is another kit I didn't know there was a problem. I must be blind.

Almost 5 years since the last update. What is the status of this build? I'd like to see it done.

Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. A cool idea.

Beautiful! Great job

I still have not found a MPC sedan delivery for my collection. I'm still looking.

Kool stuff! I wonder if Round 2 has the dies for these still? The Apache, Bobcat, Cherokee, and Sebring all look pretty good to me. It would be fun to have them in a collection.

Nothing for me this time. But, I too love these videos. I'm glad Round 2 does them.

Yawn. ?