StevenGuthmiller

Okay, now here come the complaints on the '68! Being as they were re-engineering the body, it would have been great if they would have eliminated the incorrect upper body crease on the doors. But, I suppose that they're not that difficult to remove. I'm sure most will just leave them as is. Second, I really wish that they would have eliminated the molded in seat belts! Took me a considerable amount of time to get rid of them on my project. I would prefer not to have to do that again! But again, an item that most will probably be fine with. For the record, if I were to build one of these, it's still gettin' a chassis swap. PS. Who's 3-D printing, or resin casting the up-top for this one? Steve

I agree. I have no interest in ever building another Monogram '69, but I would love to have another crack at the MPC '69 R/T.......especially with an upgraded grille and interior! Steve

Speaking of early Barracudas, I wonder how difficult it would be to take the Hemi Under Glass cuda back to stock......or even if there would be enough of a market for it. I expect maybe so? Seem to get pretty good prices for the original annuals. Steve

I get the point Roger! ? Steve

Well, I guess you caught me. ? I may not have been entirely clear in that post, but all that I meant by that statement is that as I scroll through any given thread, I will personally rarely open links contained therein. If I am asking a direct question of members myself, in my own thread, I absolutely will open them. After all I asked for the information. Anywhere else, I’m not necessarily interested in fishing through the possible dead ends and misdirections that can come with links, unless it’s something that expressly interests me. Sorry if I was unclear with that declaration. Steve

I have a solution. How about a 1969 Dodge Coronet 500? ? Steve

I could see the ‘69 R/T, but I have the suspicion that the availability of the old Monogram ‘69 Super Bee might have a bit of a cooling affect on that one. But hey, I’ve been wrong before. ? The ‘69 would absolutely need a new grille though. Steve

I’m in! ? Steve

That’s my general feeling as well. But, I’m reserving judgement until I know for sure. The red interior pictured above is a convertible, but that doesn’t mean that it’s correct. This is my problem. I don’t know what’s correct. Steve

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Yes. It was transformed into this incarnation of ugliness. Depending on the availability of the original kit parts, I would think that this might be a very viable future Round-2 project. Maybe with the addition of the Lindbeg '66 Chevelle chassis and a Buick engine from the AMT '66 Riv kit? Are you listening Round-2? Steve

I appreciate that Bob. I agree 100%. The real fun in this hobby began for me when I lost the fear of modifying a vintage kit extensively. The fun for me is not in assembling a kit out of the box with maybe a few wheel and tire, engine intake, or other accessory additions, it's in completely revisiting all aspects of an old kit to bring it up to equal to, or better than, modern kit standards. The world is my oyster! Steve

But that's a little like apples to oranges. Same basic body styles, but different years might be part of the equation. Plus the fact that the AMT '61-'63 kits were "unibody" trucks could hold part of the appeal. If you read my post to David, you'll understand my theory.......as demented as it may be. The sustained value on those AMT Fords could be in jeopardy if Round-2 re-introduced the originals. Let me put it this way. I'm not even mildly entertaining the possibility of buying an original AMT 1964 Olds Cutlass convertible on ebay for $350.00 when I can pick one up any day of the week at my LHS for less than 10% of that. Steve

Not quite the same thing as the Revell Cuda is an all new tool. The vintage kit still has some allure to builders as well as collectors. It would kind of be like if the introduction of the new AMT '69 GTX would have some affect on the value of the original Johan GTX. Not likely. But in the same vein, if the original Johan GTX were to be reintroduced, I would expect that it would undoubtedly have an affect on the vintage GTX's value. At least for a sizeable fraction of the modeling population. Steve

I suspect as much. Steve

Thanks for the link Les! The very detailed pics will come in very handy......if this proves to be correct for a Fireflite convertible. I'm having difficulties with that question at the moment, but I'm sure that I'll find some resolution. Steve

Thanks Joe. I've seen a good portion of those photos, but there are a few scattered amongst them that are applicable. A lot of Adventurer and Firedome photos, as well as a lot of hard top pics. Not sure how much variation there is between the hard tops and convertibles, but there can often be a considerable difference. Even the photos marked as Fireflite's have some considerable differences. Apparently, these are both Fireflite convertibles, but even the door panels are completely different. Just trying to figure out where to land. Steve

Not true Peter. I will check links for information. What you're referring to is a statement that I've made that I won't waste time clicking on links of someones finished models or progress pictures within their threads. If they're not going to take the time to post photos, I'm not taking the time to go searching for them. Steve

Did that. Getting mostly Adventurer and Firedome pics. Steve

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I wonder how this will affect the prices of the vintage kits? Maybe not much if you're a "collector", but it's going to be murder on the guys that have been hoarding the old re-builders! Especially if the new one is an improvement over the old. Steve

I have a sneaking suspicion that it's almost inevitable that there will be a '66 Buick Skylark GS on the horizon. A '70/'71 Cyclone has to be on that docket as well. I've got my wallet in hand! Steve

It was exceptional! If I recall correctly, it received one of the "Top 10 People's Choice Awards" as well. Most of what I posted were some of the best paint jobs in the show, (at least for the models that interested me) Paint is usually one of those things that either reels me in, or prompts me to pass it by. The Cyclone was great, but one of the absolute best paint jobs that I saw there was Jeff Jonuk's curbside T-Bird! It was flawless in every respect!!! Like a sheet of glass......and a fantastic color! Steve

And in Round-2's eyes, that's what counts. Steve

Well Justin, it is beginning to appear as if you are an island unto yourself. My prediction is that this kit is going to do EXTREMELY well if the initial enthusiasm that I am seeing all over the web is any indication. As Mick Jagger said, "You can't always get what you want". But he also said, "But if you try sometime, you just might find, you get what you need". Jagger may not be a philosopher, but I think in this case, he got it exactly right! Tim Boyd's response in this thread is correct, and irrefutable. This is just how it works, whether or not we want to believe it, or think that we could do it better, it is what it is, and in this case, "it is" a very desirable and long sought after relic of history that "THANKS" to Round-2 will be available to all of us again. We can take it or leave it, and I'm pretty confident that the vast majority of modelers who had any interest in this type of subject matter in the first place are going to take it with a great deal of enthusiasm. I for one, a guy who hasn't bought a "new" model in probably five years, will most likely be buying at least a couple of these. Good on Round-2!! I think they're doing EXACTLY what most of us were hoping that they would do. I'm waiting with bated breath for their next reincarnation, as I'm certain are a huge number of other modelers. If those others are anything like myself, Round-2 has created more excitement around the future of their product line than all of the other kit manufacturers combined with some of their latest offerings. I'll take a '64 Cutlass, a '63 Nova wagon, and a '68 Coronet R/T all day long, no matter how antiquated they may appear to some, over another Revell Mustang, Camaro or '32 Ford. The AMT haters are just going to have to miss out........or suck it up! Steve