mikemodeler

Just found the thread after I posted, thanks Bill. I guess what I find hard to understand is this: 1. This kit was discussed in another thread since earlier this year and was revealed as a snap kit. 2. The lack of chrome is no surprise, this 1:1 car when new had little to no chrome. 3. The plastic tires were part of the Revell program back when this kit was initially issued. Lots of options available to replace them. I bought this kit at Hobby Lobby for $21 plus taxes. I wanted it for the decals and they are nice, the price of the kit was cheaper than buying decals separately.

I have a hard time following what it is you are trying to accomplish? Are you wanting a glue kit with rubber tires of an '81 Camaro Z-28? Doubt that will happen but they could reissue the '79 Z-28 kit.

I was in Atlanta yesterday for the ACME show, grabbed some older kits and parts for upcoming builds. Stopped by the Hobby Lobby near the hotel and grabbed the 81 Camaro, kit was taped as previously mentioned. They had slots for many of the new kits but a couple were missing, notably the 32 Ford and 71 Olds 442.

Saw just one of the Will Do wreckers today at the ACME NNL show in Atlanta today and it was marked $500. Sorry, as nice as this wrecker is, not worth it in my eyes.

Only one? I'm thinking a couple.

I will grab one for the decals and will likely use the rest of the kit to practice some new painting ideas on. If I decide to build it I have plenty of tires to choose from to replace the plastic ones.

IIRC, that snow plow is just as crude as the chassis in the that truck. Have to applaud Revell, they got the setup in that GMC truck pretty dang close. Will be interesting to see the Moebius plow set up they have coming.

Despite their size, these tend to be a bit crude in detail. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154446745731?hash=item23f5be5083:g:HxYAAOSwC0FgmCTQ

If you knew Brian and have met him in person, you would know he is quite the gentle giant.

George is his US connection and seems to be able to restock fairly quickly, saves on shipping. I have dealt with George before on other kits/parts and he is a stand up guy, don't hesitate to order from him.

There are some grilles coming out to build up version for model years 83-91.

Here is Ed's email from his LinkedIn profile. eagle48.1967@yahoo.com

I don't know if the world is ready for two of you, Ace!

If you can find one of the snap fast Tahoe kits, it's pretty much a shoe in under this truck if you are looking to build a 4wd version.

John's truck was a GMC, based on a 77/78 model year. The current Revell 76 Chevy stepside with the grille from the plow truck would get you what you need if you are looking for accuracy.

Kris Morgan at MAD has a resin longbed kit that has a nice bench seat, he might offer it separately, worth asking.

I am surprised no one has offered it in resin or 3D printing....yet.

Walt's Bronco was a 92-96 Model Year, which hasn't been offered in plastic kit form.

A month after our last communication I sent another note asking if there was an update, we will see what is said.

George, you will be seeing an order from me!

That looks spot on and I am ready to send my money!

This would be nice to have.

Any updates on the 83-87 GM pickup grilles as mentioned earlier?

I continue to be amazed at the level of detail, accuracy and cleanliness of this build.

I wonder if Round2 is taking a page out of other manufacturer's playbook and concentrating on the body details, realizing most models are displayed with the hood closed? There are some excellent kits out there that lack full or even partial engine detail that seem to be well accepted by the modeling community, like the recent Tamiya Mustang kit.