Robberbaron

Just to confirm Luc and Matt's comments, earlier this year I also requested a warranty replacement part from Revell using the link provided above (windshield frame for the '30 Ford coupe). I entered my request on a weekend, but within a day or two I got a reply saying they would send a replacement, and it would take about 6-7 weeks. Ended up receiving it in about 2 weeks (shipped from Germany) - better lead time than many US based shippers. I also recommend uploading pictures, and specifying the kit # and the part # of the defective part. The way I see it, the more info they have, the better chance of you receiving the correct part (in your case, since you need a new body, that's fairly cut and dried, but with the smaller widgets it's critical to specify what the part number is on the tree)

I've scratched my head over this one too. Since they've converted several of their other diecasts from that era into plastic kits, it seems like a no brainer. Especially as hot as gassers are right now. Then again, maybe the subject of this thread is the answer: maybe those in charge think it would be too similar to this existing tooling? With the low detail and poor proportions, I for one have no interest in this 1/24 kit. But I would definitely be interested if they converted the 1/25 AG '55 diecast. Plus, if they marketed it as the AG '55, that gives them the movie/pop culture tie-in that we've been told is so desirable. With a few changes, they could do a Two Lane Blacktop version as well.

If one were feeling ambitious, they could chop up an MPC Cyclone stock car to replicate the Mercury Cyclone Sportshauler show car. Not sure if the kit of the normal Amphicat would fit in it, though. Apparently they used an Amphicat "Papoose", specially built for the show car, (and presumably smaller than the normal Amphicat)

The 442 body and chrome are from the MPC/AMT kit. That's also the source of the interior bucket pictured above.

Wondering if there's a chance it will include all the parts required for a factory stock build? From the description, I'm suspecting probably not. (wonder if they have the same problem as the S-10, where some inserts went MIA?) I've never bought one of these before, but since I owned a GMT800 for 15 years, I've been wanting one for a while now. Sure would prefer factory stock, though.

Bottom right corner of the box art. FYI, those big round silver decals will be for the headlights, which are molded into the front fascia. (Same for the taillights). At least they're making their best attempt to rectify some of the shortcomings.

Noticed that rear bumper too. Looks like the tips are molded in, ala the old Johans. Wondering what will really be in the box vs. this mockup. The '72 convertible kit had separate metal exhaust tips (also not flared or even slash cut). Curious if this was really changed for cost savings, or maybe its just something on the mockup that doesn't really represent the final product?

Looking at the final box art and the partial view of the instructions (above the 1985 Camaro), the 2nd gen Camaro is definitely the Revell 1981 1/25 kit, NOT the Monogram 1/24 1979 3-in-1 glue kit, as had been speculated. You can clearly see the assembly of the 2-piece plastic tires in the instruction sheet. Strange that there's no mention that it is a snap kit. It IS nice for a snap kit that was tooled over 40 years ago, but if they're marketing it as a full detail kit, a lot of people are going to feel like they got a bait and switch when they open the box. Decals do look outstanding, though. And it will be the only game in town if you want an '81.

Good news - that one is also long overdue for a reissue.

'Bout time! Since the MSRP that Stevens is listing matches the full detail kits, I would HOPE there's something revised or additional beyond the MK reissue. But.....I wouldn't expect it. The 1964 Galaxie is being marketed as "Craftsman Plus", and it's no different from previous releases.

Scott, which '70 Camaro kit did Walmart have: the "split bumper" RS (orange car on box art) or the new "full bumper" version (blue car on box art)?

Steve, Glad to hear they've found the inserts and will be running the correct parts. ?

Here's lousy phone pics of the interior pieces from the current reissue. Pretty sure the first issue 427 didnt have the console, since of course it isn't meant for the bench seat interior. Last pic shows the actual "Fairlane GT" badges on the door panels.

Very nice job downgrading this kit to a "regular" Super Sport, including the flat hood.

Picked this one up myself at Hobby Lobby last week. Also bought the original AMT/Ertl version when it was first released in the 1990s. I still have it unbuilt deep in my stash, but I'm to lazy too excavate it right now. Some observations on this reissue: Good: Molded in white (although the Ertl gray never bothered me like some people) Nice pad printed redline tires. Nice decal sheet with a variety of graphics and logos vs. the almost non-existent decals in the original. I can't recall if the original actually had any decals at all - if it had anything, it was probably a thumbnail sized set of license plates. Definitely no race graphics. [EDIT: also had the Fairlane 500 quarter panel decals.] Hub and lug details in the steelies (if you don't want to install the dog dish hubcaps). Detail isn't the best, but I thought the original issue had the wheel centers blank (mandating the use of the hubcaps). I seem to recall AMT/Ertl got quite a bit of grief about this (rightly so), so it looks like they added it at some point (or is my memory failing me, and I'm thinking of a different kit?) Indifferent: Despite the race decals, no slicks or any type of mags included to build a proper race version. I don't think any previous versions have ever included any either, but considering the subject matter it is kind of strange. Correct "Fairlane 500" emblems are only provided as decals. You need to sand away the GT style "Fairlane" lettering on the quarters and apply these decals in their place. I really dislike only having decals for badges, but again, this is the way this kit has always been, and it's what you sign up for. Bad: As should be expected, no changes to the body, meaning the shock tower details are still missing and the windshield/backlight openings are still incorrect. If you're familiar with this kit and it's Fairlane GT sibling, it's what you sign up for, and you need to decide if those issues bother you enough to correct them. And my biggest (unexpected) beef: The original issue 427 kit included a complete standard Fairlane 500 interior: front bench seat, matching rear seat, AND base Fairlane 500 door panels (all different from the Fairlane GT kit, and correct for the factory-built 1966 Fairlane 427 cars). This reissue has the correct front bench and rear seat, but it has the Fairlane GT door panels. Most people probably wouldn't know the difference, but the main reason I bought this kit was for that completely different interior, so it is a pretty big letdown in my book. Looking at photos of kit contents and built-ups on line, it looks like some of the earlier RC2 era reissues also had the incorrect door panels. Wondering if the original issue is the only one with the correct ones? If anyone has any insight on this, it would be appreciated.

HPIguy's (Chris's) review:

Don't think anyone else has started a thread on this one:

They had several of the Revell '29 A roadsters. I suppose I should also include the AMT '34 Ford pickup - they had at least a pair of those. That's pretty much it. Several months ago I found the AMT chopped T (double) kit ONE time. Kinda like the one time I saw the '64 Cutlass hardtop there. Haven't seen another since - all they keep stocking is more of the convertibles. I suppose the one positive note is that this was the most kits I've seen on their shelves so far this year, so they obviously restocked recently. On several previous visits the shelves were 2/3 empty.

Stopped at the Hobart HL today and snagged the only AMT '66 Fairlane 427 they had on the shelf. But that's the first new car kit I've seen there in months. I'm also starting to wonder if they'll ever get the Revell A coupes.

The original source for that info was Jamie Hood himself, in one of the Round 2 kit development videos:

Looks like it drove right out of the pages of Car Craft circa 1990. And the squirrel abides!

Don't think anyone has posted this yet. Here's a Ford promotional short showing the wrist twist in a '65 Park Lane:

X2

Stopped at my LHS after work. Scored the last Moebius Nova SS that they had on the shelf.

Uhhhh, interesting theory. Stating it doesn't make it so...