Luc Janssens

have one, will scan and post later this evening..

It didn't even met '88 expectations, but yes indeed Round2 prime target are the nostalgia seekers, therefore they even retool long lost odd custom stuff, most of the aged impulse buyers used for building their kit back in the day, when they were still in their single digits or fresh into the double, so guess in a few decades these nostalgia revival builds and partly builds will show on ebay as part of estate sales

Indeed it hides all the shortcomings

There's something wrong with that RR wheel, maybe it hit a curb or something

noticed that too.

and that's the way it should be no matter what the subject, people talking sharing views, to learn

Maybe it's because the '52 ragtop wasn't breaking any sales records.....

Interesting to learn about the Camaro misshap, but without 3D files and the original tooling models gone, it's indeed not as easy as it sounds, to perform mods, also since the breakdown of the body tooling-wise show that this version was never even taken into consideration, otherwise the front-upper would've been tooled as part of the front clip from day one. For the Mustang it would be much easier to do the front clip as a separate part, (per OEM ) with chrome headlamp buckets and clear lenses, making the tail-lamps separate is no brain surgery ether , but even though this car is a (and I quote Tim) "Modern Day 1955 Chevy" it looks like Round-2 doesn't see any ROI in upgrading the tool. Maybe a trauma from seeing all those Camaro, Firebird, Corvette, Viper and yes Mustang kits in sale bins at Toy Liquidators, back in the day

Tim as I wrote, nice to dream, and do enjoy your retirement, I'm still 15 years short of mine. About the Fox Mustangs being the modern day 55 Chevy, interesting but also sad that the Round two didn't see ROI on improving this kit. The current Mustang, yeah....per capita I think Belgium consumes the bulk of output, might be the best selling US car in decades here.

Just voicing a point of concern, which indeed may not be a problem and the buyer might even end up with a bunch of extra spare parts.

That's just the "problem" there is no logic in the tool parts layout, therefore they clip off the not needed parts in the packaging process, now anyone who's a bit familiar with a production process know that's the weak link. When designing a tool, one has to group parts to specific release together, so they can be isolated or run depending on what version you're producing, now I'm not saying Moebius can't pull it off, it's just a word of caution, and if you have an open line with those in charge please message them, making sure the kit is according to specifications, before it hits the market.

I agree. until now no mistakes, just a caution from a guy who's former job was streamlining production and making it error proof.

Before releasing it to the public I do hope they pick a production kit to check if the right parts are clipped off.

Where are the days when most new was announced every fall, at the Chicago RCHTA trade show.

Nice or rather ice, cus I get shivers down my spine from the paint job Great job, could be one of the cars displayed at the Darryl Starbird's museum.

Being "that Belgian guy" you make me feel kinda special Guess we're lucky that they had budget to retool for an non SS grille Got to have it, yep you got that right, not that many American vehicles with two doors too many on the model kit market, Ha! Cheers! Luc

Dunno how popular this generation Mustang is, but if there's more then enough interest and adequate funding can be secured, tooling up the whole gen ('79-'93) could make sense. I would appoint Tim (there's no vote on this Tim because of your track record at FoMoCo and knows the defintion of a plastic model kit) to be head of research for such a project, finding out what will be common between them and what unique, to make a logic parts and tool design. Maybe one can start by buying all the Mpc annuals comparing the parts, what's to like, what not.... Ah it's nice to dream... Luc Ps: Still strange though that Revell didn't include a GT hatch sibling when designing the LX tool...

Indeed, have one and it sure looks good.

at least the chrome is better then back in the day.

With a molotow pen you can chrome it in under a minute.

Indeed, cuz the bulk of the Revell USA kits which are sold here in the €20 ball park, come most likely from diverted shipments from when Revell USA was in limbo.

And since modelers are cheapskates

That's why they released it as a '68 first, and maybe those who built that will venture into this release too. Too bad though they didn't do a Yenko version, which would set it more apart from the Round2 kit .