Luc Janssens

Erik, Maybe send a test shot for HPIguys to build.

Think they're both repoped from this Esci tool....

Do hope their normal wheelbase kit, isn't far behind.

No show, Tom.

Erik, Maybe some time after the initial release of this kit, announce a kit containing both the wrecker and utility body only, in the regular lineup or as a pre order exclusive through Moebius models. Just thinking out loud. Can't wait to have this kit in my hands. Cheers

Thought the design of the OBS was done in the US and the tooling farmed out, but could be mistaken, and wasn't the problem with the '70 Camaro, altering an existing tool to create an all new version? IMHO when designing an all new tool or cluster of tools based on scans of yesteryears kits, you're starting with existing data, one can adjust to make everything fit, similar to designing an all new tool from never done before subject matter, where one also has to adjust the size and shape of parts, due to the thickness of the plastic vs sheetmetal, molding limitations, etc...so don't realy see the problem. But, again, the proof is in the pudding...

I've said it a few times before, cloning doesn't limit itself to vintage model kits, '90s Mueller-Montgomery-Carlock kits (*) or parts thereof can be cloned too, that way the problem of the limitations of existing tooling and combining it goes away. IMHO the future look bright. Sit back and enjoy the ride@ * see the OBS Chevy pickups ?

YES!

They have a neat selection of cars and transport of days gone. But IMHO many of the cars could have been restored a bit better ?

I saw that BH car when visiting Volo last week.

And packaging and licensing most likely are a big if not biggest cost.

The Galaxie Gooseneck trailers have it, picked up one last week.

Besides, with some evergreen plastic one can change to one's heart content.

Much much better, was comparing the photo's of the 3D Generated print to an original kit and the real car while at a friend, and IMHO the Kats did a superb job. Really looking forward to picking this one up when available.

Ertl did siblings, but it was a more stock-custom thingy. But they were different times back then.

I only see opening a can of worms, besides looking at Round-2s back catalog they themselves have plenty of subject matter worthy of a re-tool.

Do hope so, cuz wanna see more of this.

Was hoping to buy one while in the US, but sadly was unable too. yet got some other neat kits and stuff I wanted, so still happy with what I was able to put on top of the rest of the pile when coming home Cheers

A ragtop would be neat, especially when done as a Sprint version.

Indeed, for a while I've been wondering if the MPC Ford Econoline can be scanned and reduced to 1/25 too? Cheers

Dunno, so many kits on the secondary market, which can be used for parts, and again IMHO this is only the beginning, Round2 as they go along will improve on this, just have patience, Rome wasn't built in one day.

Guys, IMHO the Kats at Round2 are just beginning to scratch the surface with this new technology, taking small step at the time and watching how the market reacts. I believe in the future, insert swapping will be a thing of the past, cuz it's not like they can't scan and if necessary improve the modern kits or part thereof too. Just saying, lay back, enjoy the ride and, yeah ...start saving ?

Bob, is it only the tulip panel, or does decklid also differ in shape?

Yes it was a dark day. The time R-M had to grind the tire molds to avoid paying insane royalties. And to think a few years prior visiting the Morton Grove plant, seeing buckets of branded tires near the packaging line.....sigh.

One day certain subject matter may have momentum, the following day, A new deck of cards, and the hand you're dealt with tells you a whole different story. Think people like Tim boyd often think, darn we were so close having a kit of, subject matter x, y, z.....sometimes having inside knowledge can be a pain LOL