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Yea, I’m sure its taking a bit to fix that one up. As the years went by, the molds for that one got a little ruff. Plus, the kit was not the best in the first place. It would be nice if somebody did a totally new ‘57 Nomad. As there are problems with both the 1/25 scale Revell and 1/24 scale Monogram ‘57 Nomads. But, at the same time, I will buy the old Revell Nomad as soon as it becomes available. Mainly for nostalgia reasons. That’s why I hope it comes in a variation of the original box art too.

What “all-new body” are you talking about?

I have one from just a few years back. Even though I had already purchased and build the Munster’s tin box set about 10 years ago. When Round 2 reissued the Dual Ghoul set I had to pickup one of those too. Since that was how I got my original Munster kits back in about 1970.

Okay, below are photos of box art variations for the same Revell kit. You tell me which one would get you to buy? I know which one got me to part with my money back in the day. And despite what you think, it was not the first one. I would love to have that kit in that first box. Which is how it was release it’s first outing. But, by the time I was ready to buy, the second variation as on the shelves. I still want the one in the first box. I keep hoping Atlantis will someday fulfill that dream.

The old Pyro Lincoln with a little work…. Okay a lot of work can actually look pretty good in the end. I still have not finished mine. But, below is a photo of someone else’s build I found online to keep me inspired. Someday, I’ll have to get around and finish mine.

I was given one of the above for free just a little over 25 years ago. Mint, unbuilt, in the box. I promptly ruined its worth by building it. Not that I did a bad job building it. In fact it turned out great. It was just worth less because I built it. But, that was why it was given to me for free. The guy knew I liked the car and would build. Rather turning around and selling it for a profit. The 1967 Ford XL convertible is still one of my all time favorite full-size Fords. And I’m glad I’ve got one in my collection.

That first vehicle is both cool and scary at the same time. The kid inside me likes. The adult says, “No way.”

Happy to say, my message got through, and Moebuis quickly responded. They indicated it will take a while to get the parts I need. But, I expected that, and am okay with that. They indicated that if it was just a hood, that could have been taken care of right away (as we’ve heard from others). So I’ll wait. And hopefully have a happy ending in the end. I’m sure I will.

I just sent a request to Moebius Models for the replacement parts I need. Or at least I think I may have sent in a request to them. I had problems get my iPad to agree to send the message. Heck if I know why? But if I dont’t hear from them in a few days I’ll try again. I have to laugh. This kit must be jinxed for me. Even sending a email to their customer service doesn’t want to work. ?

It should be noted, one problem with the Atlantis reissue of their Jungle Jim Camaro kit, is no where on the box does it actually show you what’s in the box. On the original Revell box they at least showed a built ups of the kit on a side panels. And on the bottom of Round 2’s boxes they show you what’s in the box. Luckily I knew what I was buying, before purchasing Atlantis’ Jungle Jim Camaro. I’m sure there are going to be a few people who will be surprised and disappointed when they open their kit and see it looks very little like the photos on box.

It sounds like I need to check the “floor pan”too? Are you referring the interior floor pan? Or the bottom of the ramp section of the truck?

Speaking of “retro box art.” Below is is example of a kit where I think the old, original box art was better than the new. The much hated (though not by me) Revell/Atlantis Jungle Jim Camaro Funny Car. I feel the original box art was much more appealing. Though neither cover gives you a true idea of what’s in the box.

A lot of people here are putting down the old kits as being junk. I disagree. I’ve been building great looking models for years from that so called ”junk.” Some of the newer kits have been more of a problem for me. They’ve gotten so overly detailed and complicated, I have troubles sometimes getting a good looking model out of them. And there is also talk of unmaintained and worn out tooling. I think that Round 2, along with Atlantis, has done a great job updating some, and cleaning up others. I’ve had less problems with their “old” reissues, than with Moebuis’ new kits (the new kits by Revell in general have been very good). I’ve never gotten a kit in recent years, with as badly warped parts as I got in the latest Moebius Ramp Truck kit. Either way, I guess it doesn’t really matter what I think. But, I’m going to continue giving my money to buying old “junk” kits in boxes with old box art, because that’s what I like, trust, and am comfortable with. I work with kids, and I don’t see or hear many of them showing any real interest in model building. So I think Round 2 and Atlantis are doing the right thing and selling kits to old farts like me. I have the interest and money to buy both the new and old kits I want, or have wanted in the past.

I love the “Retro Box Art.” I’ve purchased several AMT kits in the past few years because of it. To me it’s like fine art and it’s a matter of taste. Sure somebody can do a more accurate painting of a night scene than Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. But does that make it better? Some of the new art by Kelly Daniel used on Atlantis’ reissues of his father’s kits, are in my opinion better than what Monogram gave us back in the day. So it’s not just nostalgia to me. Is my opinion on this more correct than yours? Who knows? Round 2 must think “Retro Box Art” works. They keep putting out kits in this manner. And have been doing it for several years now.

Sorry, I don’t know my Bugattis all that well. It’s seems all I know of prewar Bugattis are the 51 and Royal. I wish I did know more.

What Mr. Goldman has shown us above excites me to no end. It looks great. Classic old AMT. I love it. Mr. Goodman indicated it will probably come with different tires what is shown above. I hope so. And “stock” Mustang from that era really should be sitting on red lines in my opinion.

I’m thinking along the the lines your suggesting, Luc. And your right, I may have one or two other models I can work on until then. Or three, four, or a few hundreds. ?

Thank you.

I hope you go ahead and build yours. And I hope it looks as good in the end, as the Henry J above.

IMO it is. But that’s okay, because I knew that going in to it. My skills have improved a lot in over 50 years. So, despite the challenges, I enjoyed the build. And thank you for your kind words.

I ordered one because not everybody was having troubles. Hoping, that maybe I too would get a good one. It was just bad luck that I did not. Had a little hassle with the vendor not willing to take it back. But, they did agree to refund most of my money in the end. So the problem is generally solved. But, does that mean I should not be unhappy? I still want build a ramp truck, if not Moebius’, one like it. I’ll be very happy if I can build the Moebius ramp truck, one way or another.

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I still like the concept of this kit. And since the seller refused to take it back, I’m debating on contacting Moebius, seeing if I can get replacement parts and trying to build the kit. I’d still like to have a ramp truck like it in my collection.

What I want to get my hands on in the picture above….. Whoops I had better be careful I do not want offend someone. ? Again! (“I’m a man, I can change if I have too.”) As far as what big surprise Round 2 is coming out with? The more I read this tread, the less interested I get. No one, including me, seems have a clue. Can not be built stock? Something we haven’t seen in long time? My hopes would be for the ‘32 Ford 2-door sedan that use to come with the ‘40 Willys coupe. That’s only thing I can think of that would really excite me. (Model wise, that is. Again I have to be careful. ?)

I’m a little confused. At first the seller was not going to take the kit back. Because they claimed I had “started building it.” But, they were willing to refund my shipping costs. I explained, I did not start building the kit. I only took parts out of their bags to check them out. And whether they willing to refund me or not, I was sending the kit back. They came back with a bigger refund. Though I’m confused on how much in the end? I think I’m out $10.00, but I’m not sure. They said, do not send the kit back in meantime. So I maybe $10 shy and stuck with a kit that I can not built. Too much hassle. But, I’ll live with it. I think this maybe my last purchase of a Moebius kit. The overall problems I’ve had, as will be seen soon with a ‘65 Comet I’m building, in the “Under Glass” car section, and with other kits. And now this. I don’t trust or like Moebius kits. Quality control is questionable. And not just on this kit. Some assembly steps don’t work well for me. And in general, they are for the most part not fun to build. I’m in this hobby, first because of my love of cars and trucks. And second for the fun of building. Moebius does not offer me what I’m looking for.

It looks like your the lucky one. Congratulations.