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Robberbaron

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  1. My 2 cents regarding the original post: 1. Charger III: Don't see widespread interest in this one. Think it would be tough to recoup the costs of retooling. 2. 1970 Cougar: Would be nice to see this one again, but the subject matter is quite close to the existing AMT 1969 Cougar. From what I understand, the chassis/drivetrain and even the wheelcovers got carried through to the 1973 annual, which is the reason for the incorrect FE engine in that one (recently announced to be reissued). So that might be a plus in the column for this one. Not sure if the chassis plate was modified for the new body style (seems like the 1:1 front/rear overhangs are quite a bit longer on the '71-'73) Having said that, I think a much better argument could be made to clone the AMT 1967/1968 Cougars. There seems to be more 1:1 interest in this original body style (IMHO one of the best FoMoCo designs of the sixties), and there would be more of a differentiation from the AMT '69. They could probably get away with a single body tool and do the various badges/side markers with decals. One big upside is that there are a bunch of variations they could do off the basic tooling: base model, XR7, GT, GT-E, XR7-G. Possibly even a Bud Moore Trans Am version. 3. AMC AMX III: As you stated yourself, too obscure. This is a subject taylor-made for 3D printing for the few people who would be interested.
  2. Would also be nice if they gave us a factory-stock rear bumper with correct wagon bumper guards.
  3. While MPC kept reusing the chassis/drivetrain for each new annual through '76, the '68 body tooling wouldn't have been modified. All exterior sheet metal was changed on the '69 full size Chevies. I'm sure the MPC '69 body was updated to the '70 as you stated, since sheet metal was mostly the same between those years. I always wondered if the '68 body tooling survived, but I think we would have seen it by this point if it had. Guessing since MPC didn't use it for a funny car (like the '69 GTO) or butcher it into a custom, they decided to scrap it. I agree that the '68 and '69 Impala annuals BOTH need to be recreated! I'd even be happy with curbsides, but with the popularity of the 1:1 versions, I think full detail would be warranted. They could definitely share the chassis/drivetrain between the two. I'm looking at the new '71 Demon as the method to go. Clone the annuals with some improvements like separate clear headlights, etc.
  4. Interesting factoid with the Monogram '32 Ford: contents of each kit doesn't take up very much space, so I managed to combine three into a single box. Always helps to conserve some space in the stash...
  5. Never knew that some of those Catilinas used the GP grille. I thought the original kit already depicted a lightweight? Did a little looking and found plenty of pics of both types, but not an explanation. Does anyone know if it was something they did later in the model year, trying to shave off a few more pounds?
  6. And this was the magnificent selection at the Merrillville, IN store tonight. The lone Round 2 offering was an opened Rupp 1/20 Snowmobile. Orbited through the entire store, thinking there had to be a second grouping, somewhere. Nope! Apparently even the casual shoppers know to steer clear of that Firebird. They did have a couple of the old Monogram '32 Fords so I snagged another one of those for parts, since it was 20% off.
  7. Huh, wonder why all the '73-'77 Grand Prix brochures list the wheelbase as 116"? Guess GM couldn't figure that out...?
  8. Aside from the stretched wheelbase, I believe the '69 to '72 GP chassis components were standard GM A-body. So I would say that they do share underpinnings such as front/rear suspension etc. With the '73 redesign, the Grand Prix switched to the same 116" wheelbase as the Monte Carlo.
  9. Unfortunately, no. The '69-'72 GP's had a unique 118" wheelbase. Aside from the butchered body, I believe the rest of the kit remained fairly intact. So theoretically if the tooling was in hand, they could clone the factory-stock body and chrome. This is all academic though. I seem to recall Steve Goldman commenting that they had not found that one in Round2's tooling inventory.
  10. Buy some of the new Atlantis kits. The Chevy 283 is in the Mooneyes dragster. The "Yellow Fever" Fiat coupe has the Caddy and the 427 Ford. The "Skorpion" Studebaker funny car (former "Miss Deal") has the Chrysler Hemi like it previously did, but Atlantis also added the Pontiac engine. Atlantis also paired up with Gofer Racing, who offered the 427 Ford as a standalone parts pack. Sometimes Atlantis also offers some of the parts packs bagged as standalone, for direct purchase on their website. They currently have the chromed Chevy 283 listed at $8.99. There are several more "Keeler's Kustoms" kits planned, and each one should include two different engine parts packs.
  11. Wow, that Cherokee looks great. Bet he's going to have his hands full keeping up with demand on that one. I'm still AMAZED that no company has come out with a styrene kit yet, considering the 1:1 cult following that has developed for those.
  12. I wouldn't be surprised if at least some of these were produced specifically for Ollies. A couple years ago, Round 2 was definitely doing that, based on the production dates on the kits that were showing up at Ollies. At that time they were also doing runs of some kits that weren't in their regular catalog at the time, like the Escalade EXT and the MPC '50 Mercury police car snapper. That's also what Revell is doing right now for Ollies with some of those old Monogram "Classic Cruiser" kits like the old 1/24 '32 Ford roadster and now the bad '69 Camaro.
  13. Yup, that one is way overdue. Planning to snag one so I can try grafting the Lindberg '67 front/back onto the AMT '66 body. Probably the best chance to get a decently proportioned '67.
  14. The pic with the '51 Chevy posted above by Dave Van is from Walmart, not Ollies.
  15. Thanks for the correction. That's what I get for going off memory!
  16. You're in luck. Made in multiple colors, sedans only. Dunno what they normally go for, but a couple of years ago a local antique mall had one of these lime green ones for sale for $10.
  17. Nice! Crossing my fingers that mine will get some of those Avantis!
  18. I'll throw in my 2 cents and say that my top preference would be a '62 hardtop, but I wouldn't complain about a '67 hardtop or a '61 Starliner either. (Apparently no love for the '68 in this thread?)
  19. Side markers are different on the '72 also. Although honestly, that's so minor I'd give them a pass if they got the grille and scoop correct. It would be easy enough to change for anyone that was really bothered by it. But let's be honest, there would be lots of screeching from certain types.
  20. Very cool! Didn't make the connection before.
  21. Looks great. Did you sell your '65 Coronet? I had to take my Ram in for some warranty work at Grieger's last month, and they had it in the showroom. Wasn't sure if they were actually selling it, or if it was just on display to generate some foot traffic.
  22. We got the '64 Cutlasses, the '65 and '68 GTO's, and now the '64 Chevelle is on deck. It really does feel like it's the '66 Skylark's turn, doesn't it? ?
  23. Lots of Johans, but this is probably my most presentable one. This is right around the time I was stepping up my build efforts/attention to detail, and I was happy enough with the results that I bought a Johan display case to keep the dust off it. Think this one is about 35 years old.
  24. For what it's worth, I have seen some variation in pricing at my store. Before they sold out, I managed to find some '64 Galaxies priced at $9.99. Think it must have been a staff mistake, since there were also Galaxies priced at $12.99 on the same shelf.
  25. Nope. I can zoom in and see the auto kits are tagged at $12.99, just like everywhere else.
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