Luc Janssens

Hi all, Here's what I found on the interweb... http://www.dpmv.de/133-bericht-2018-01-01-revell-neuheiten-2018-2 http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/FirstLook/Hersteller_News/Revell_News_2018.html

IMHO it's issues like that, which drive people towards diecasts, My advice, if one wants to cut corners, make the HDLNR with all of its details (handgrips, domelights etc) one big decal or heavy sticker. For attachment points / assembly fixtures, one uses the design of the subject to it's advantage, so put those in area's, where the possible sinkmarks will be hidden by the attachment of other parts. Somebody needs to read my 250K Question

Revell tools up new kits, re-tools others, Moebius tools up new kits, Aoshima, Fujimi, Italeri etc...do the same So it can be done, it's a matter of choices....IMHO the lack of innovation now, in the long run will hurt us consumers, them and competing companies as wel.

Heavy molded-in details or assembly fixtures cause sink marks, one would think it's common knowledge So it's more a tooling design, rather then a quality issue, injecting molding experts please step in.

In the past Revell Germany had their tooling done in China and production in Poland, think they do it all in Poland now, maybe therefore the change in execution. Saw the change with their Porsche "Vaillant" racing car, dunno if this one is the first one under the new formula, maybe the Mclaren is, but don't have that one..

One sibling, which to me, looks like a good idea, is a '67 Ford Fairlane XL500 427, personally besides the pedigree, I like the brightwork over the duller '66 GT/GTA, it would also give Round-2 the opportunity to address the windshield and backlite issue. Would it take a lot of rework, dunno...are there big Ford enthusiasts here who could address this?

Got the parts last week, they look fantastic, another project I have all the parts for now, it's only a matter of finding some time and the mindset

I'm with you on that, in fact I wrote in that idea several times back when Ertl was the parental company...but added that they should make the front clip separate to make it able to crank out the Plymouth version too. And since Round-2 is good in securing licensing, they could release several police liveries, just as Yodel did, but this time the artwork will match the actual product. I'm thinking, NYPD, CHP and to a lesser extend Chicago PD (first two are more known of throughout the world) BTW click on "this link" for some interesting parts.....for the DOH / Goon car kit.....

Think Revell has a better hand of cards, now with the '70 Charger which I suppose they have in 3D files.... Round-2 can cut corners by just copying an old annual, molded-in headlamps et all.....

Update Jan 1st 2018, at 0:24 cet Just saw the Revell Germany new release list and no mention of the Landrover, so fake news, what else is new LOL Found the following on the British hobby site Hannants. Ex-Esci, ex Monogram, or did they list the wrong scale? I'll guess, we find out at midnite CET Land Rover Series III Due Nov 2018 Manufacturer:Revell Code Number:RV7047 Scale:1:24 Item type:Car kits (injection) Hannants

I absolutely agree, now only have to find 4998 like-minded modelers

They can even scale it down to 1/35, and sell it to the military modelers...heck think the ROI will be much, much larger when they do that, but better to revive the Esci brand then, cus don't think amt had a presence or was taken seriously in the military modeling community

James, I'm taking notice of your comment and as always value your input...but there have been backdating efforts by Round-2, it's just a matter of copying (parts of) an old kit, and it's not something new, I remember from talks with a former model kit engineer that for a certain kit, they couldn't find specific tooling inserts, so they had to reverse engineer those parts. The funny thing was that some time after the release that missing insert was found. About creating modified reissues, Revell can do it, the last example was the '66 Suburban, but I agree it's possibly harder to do with tools from the '60s through the '80s, I'm guessing most likely it has to do something with the molded in features or part breakdown which makes, tooling up from scratch the better option. In this day and age of computer aided design, thing are a bit easier, especially when a kit is a combination of several smaller tools, in a certain configuration, but still find it awkward that so much R&D is still done with a carpenter ruler. If I ever win the lottery, I'm going to see a friend in CA, to start up a complete vehicle scanning service, so we can create a library of data, we can (try to) sell to toy and model company's or heck,... even the 1:1 auto restoring biz, to re-create, sheet-metal, trim etc.....hey I can dream can I

Back in '80 YES!.....now in her mid 60s....not so much

Pick one, like the '75 Firebird....can one base that on the '71 Camaro Z/28 Baldwin tool? and make an whole series '71-81?....just wondering Poncho guys???? About the Bonneville tool, that one morphed into the 70, so it's just the matter of copying the original kit, to make it happen, investment vs return?...which is the most popular full size Poncho of the '60s?

It is just an example I had on file Casey, no more no less.... Anyway there's more then a lot of knowledge here on this board, let put it to good use, that's all I'm asking cuz there's too much negativity already on the WWW and media today.

A good thing they did the body multi piece, cuz too many times in the past, JEEP bodies were molded together with the floorpan resulting in sinkmarks in the side and rear panel. Thanks for the review Jonathan.

If you're releasing nothing really new in the automotive range of kits, besides a modern Camaro which IMHO isn't the baby boomers (the bulk of the end-users, or so I read here) cup of tea. Then I'm afraid you're not having a stellar ROI, IMHO Round-2 should at least invest in reworking some of the great tools, like making a Demon from the Duster tool (and fix the 1/4 window shape of the Duster in the process) and as been suggested here a couple of weeks ago a '67 Mustang Coupe, from their FB tool, then there's a '58 Chevy truck from their 55 tool, a 70 Roadrunner from the '68 tool, etc, etc.. Anyway If you share this frustration, you can write it off , in a a very positive way...by clicking on This Link! Give it a try folks, it's too cold to go outside anyway!

Hi, I and I'm sure many of you, I look forward every month to the new announcements made by Round-2, hoping for that one special kit, which was thought long gone (*), or a modified release (**) of a kit done, around the turn of the century, when the amt brand was owned by Ertl, like for example: '68 ford Galaxie, an end of the line old annual * '67-68 Ford Mustang Coupe, from the '67 Mustang GT Fastback/Shelby tool ** Anyway if you wish to write off some of that frustration, but in a positive way then look at what one of my friends and I wrote down almost 15 years ago, and after that I'm sure you can put your thinking cap and apply that same recipe to a Round-2 tool you'd wish to alter or add a sibling to. I'm sure there are a few Model Cars participants who have an open line with John Greczula, and will pass the info. Thanks Luc Janssens 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302, by John K. Dezan and Luc Janssens 1) What subject do you want to kit based on what tool and why? A 1969 Mustang Boss 302 based on the Revell 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428CJ. The basic 428CJ is nicely done kit that has never received its dues, and maybe it has something to do with its marquee. There are lots of things a motivated and skilled modeler can do with this kit. So why shouldn't the model company tap into those ideas? With a few modified pieces and a few new ones, they can. This kit would also open the door to a possible set of vintage T/A race cars with a Mark Donahue '69 Camaro (also based on existing tooling) being a very visible and viable follow on if this series of kits succeeds. 2) Which parts remain the same between the original tool and the modified tool? Front and rear suspension. Complete interior including, the front seats, dashboard, steering wheels, etc., The basic body shell, rear fascia, sport mirrors, rear wing, window unit, and other clear parts. 3) What parts of the original tool will have to be changed or added? Completely new engine to replicate a 302. Non-Shaker (flat) hood. A set of short center cap Magnum 500 wheels. Front clip and grille needs to be re-done. The body mold core piece and side inserts need to be re-done, in a way that both the non as well as the rear fender mounted side scoops Mustang versions can be done. On the chassis the power cylinder, which is found only on big block cars should be removed and added as a separate part to the mold. 4) Are there still other versions possible from the original or modified tool? Yes. a) The '69 Boss 302 can easily be converted into a '69 Boss 429 with the change of hoods to a non-Shaker style hood with the opening for the Boss 429 air cleaner, a change of engine from a 302 to a 429 and the addition of the proper hood scoop. This option would also require a set of long center cap Magnum 500 wheels and the proper decals. The '69 Boss 302 can also be converted into a '69 Boss 302 T/A racer. This conversion is more involved than the other as it would require a new interior tub to replicate a gutted racing interior, a new drivers seat, a removable rear seat, a new dashboard with blanks for the HVAC and radio, a proper roll cage, a fire extinguisher, a new racing style exhaust system, blank out plates for the headlights, a set of Minilite racing wheels, a set of racing slicks and the proper vintage racing decals. Most importantly, the body tool needs new side cavities ($$$$) because of the flared wheel wells. Alternately, this concept can be scaled back considerably. Perhaps by releasing a sort of illegal T/A style street racer/canyon carver type of car, with lots of the hardware of the T/A racing version (except body) and the choice between the Minilites on racing tires or more modern style footwear. Let the resin casters do the necessary work for a correct T/A body and the decals. We can do this as the target audience for this version is age 35+ and thus very aware of the aftermarket c) A much better looking Mustang Mach 1 because of the retooled front. 5) Do you wish to add optional parts and will it benefit both releases? No although the Boss 429 could be done as optional parts for the Boss 302 by including the required parts and decals. This would benefit the 302 release, as any modeler wanting either kit would have to purchase the same basic kit. A modern 2n1, I guess. 6) How do you want the packaging? The Boss 302 release should feature a Bright Yellow picture of a 1:1 car with the picture being taken from the front ¾ angle down low to accentuate the lines of the car. If the Boss 429 is included as an option, then it should be featured prominently on one of the end caps like what Revell has done recently with their '68 Pontiac Firebird. The Boss 302 racer should feature either the George Follmer or Parnelli Jones car snaking through the esses at Laguna Seca, done either as artwork or a vintage photo. The street racer, well half the box art will be smoke hehehe (and the sides will be filled with the obligatory remarks that we do not endorse racing on public roads and that seeing tire smoke on the box art can not be used to sue for "secondary smoke" law suits against our company). Alternately, maybe something along the lines of the box art on the Acura Integra. 7) Post a photo of your subject '69 Boss 302 in Bright Yellow. This is what I'd want on top of the box. ************************************************************************ The following is a tool to help you, writing your proposal ************************************************************************* 1) What subject do you wish to kit, based on what tool, and why? 2) Which parts will remain the same, for both kits? - chassis: - engine: - body: - interior: - other: 3) What parts of the existing kit will have to be changed or added? - chassis: - engine: - body: - interior: - other: 4) Are there still other versions possible from the original or modified tool, and if so, what parts have to be changed and wich ones can be used for all versions? a) Alternative version 1: - Chassis: - Engine: - Interior: - Body: - Other: Alternative version 2: - Chassis: - Engine: - Interior: - Body: - Other: 5) Do you wish to add optional parts, and will they benefit both releases? - Drive-train upgrades: - Body add on's: - Interior options: - Wheels & tires: - Decals: - Other: 6) How do you want the packaging? - Box art: - Info on the box: - Box vs. parts layout - Packaging of the parts. 7) Post a photo of your subject

Nope, too cold down here...5C° or so. Besides the thought of a middle aged guy wearing shorts isn't well....uh...something that spins my wheels

Saw this one parked at a local mid size business...

Neat!

1972-93 Dodge Powerwagon's, in 1/25th scale and some also in 1/35th and 1/48th scale, as these trucks were used by the American armed forces too, that way too the R&D cost can be spread, not only over a number of variants (model year, uteline, sweptline two or all wheel drive) but also different productlines (car-, Military-, and aircraft modelers) and then I'm not including Ramcharger/traildusters..Hmm an unexplored goldmine???? 1973- 87 Chevy C/K pickups/Blazers/Jimmy's, much of the same comments as above.

Yes to the Opel and Ford Europe motion....they have been ignored for much too long

Now Round-2 only needs to release the Challenge mixer (without the trademark name, like the Caterpillar 'dozer) and combined with this, will make a stellar combo.