mikemodeler

Thanks for posting Dave, I am thinking about picking this kit up. Looks like the seats are molded in, any other details one should look out for? Thanks again. Mike

A box from Modelroundup with the new AMT 70 Chevelle, the Mobeius truck wheel kit, and a couple of Pegasus wheel kits. If the weather would stay nice for more than a day or two I might get some stuff painted!

Just ordered a set from The Modelroundup. Thanks for the information.

Primer gray. I can't seem to get past the beginning of model building before moving on to starting another kit. My WIP pile grows and if it wasn't for snap fast models, I probably would only have about a dozen completed builds. Most of my completed builds are darker colors- black, gray, blue- but I also went on a red and orange streak and have about 3 each of those colors.

As of late, I would have to say it pertains to the trading and wanted section here. People are either so vague it becomes a series of PMs back and forth to only discover what they have is a pile of parts for a long OOP kit or they want to unload their built dusty Sci-Fi kit for some new release, despite being told otherwise. I try to be as straightforward as possible with my trades. If I state I am interested in GM Muscle cars, please don't ask me if will take a partially built, brush painted 66 Mustang in trade for a sealed Revell Camaro Yenko kit, it ain't happening! In regards to the table thefts at swap meets, I always have another person with me at the shows (usually my wife) and never leave the table unattended, whether it is setting up, during the show or loading up afterwards.

The prices are set by the cost of production and bringing the item to market, not whether or not there is competition in the segment. As an example, Revell and Round2 both offer a late model Camaro model, and there isn't a price war going on because they both have a kit on the shelf!

Given the advance pictures of the kit, I would say it probably is spot on. Look at the recent Revell 77 GMC pickup truck with all of it's inaccuracies and that truck has a MSRP of at least $25. Crude bed design, interior tub that is somewhat close, wrong wheels, incorrect intake on engine. Yes, I have bought more than a few of them, mainly for the plow and other pieces but the fact that it has issues will probably prevent me from building more than 3, despite owning close to 10 of them. And I do realize that I am comparing a kit from over 35 years ago to something more modern, but the discussion is on price. If we want our kits to be more detailed and accurate, we have to be willing to pay for them! The Meng F350 probably won't be bought in large numbers in the US but maybe across the globe they will. I believe many are exported to other countries due to their status as workhorses and load carrying abilities. Is $75 a lot for a model kit? It sure is, can only think of 1 model that I have ever bought that was more than that, the last issue of the Revell Can Do Wrecker. Will I buy more than one of this F350 kit? Maybe. Like others have stated, this truck has a lot to offer but also is limited in what one can do with it. I need something like this for a Galaxie LTD trailer, and possibly a couple of other ideas in my head.

I will have to check but I remember that being in an old issue of Scale Auto or Car Modeler magazine and I think I made copies of the article. If I do have the copies, I would be happy to send them out to others.

Keep in mind too that there are so many variations of pickups today versus the "old days" of models. Extended cabs, crew cabs, duallies, long beds, short beds, 4wd, 2wd. The list of possibilities is huge and trying to determine which one will be a hit is not easy. As modelers we expect these new kits to be well detailed as opposed to what we got in the 60s through 80s. There was a discussion on here about how some pickup kit beds were lacking detail, the interiors were generic, inaccurate engines and drivelines, wheels, etc. Now look at the Meng F350 kit that has a MSRP of $75. Looking at the test shots it appears to be well detailed and there will be an outcry if it isn't, many due to price but also because we are demanding. If the kit manufacturers could tool up a standard cab long bed Silverado and sell it for $20, how many of us would actually buy one? How many of us would use the following list as excuses as to why they didn't buy one: A. It should have options for 2 & 4wd B. I drive an extended cab C. I want a crew cab D. It doesn't have the engine I want E. Mine is a shortbed and I want the factory 20 inch wheels The list could go on and on. Maybe with 3D printing we could have bodies and frames made to order for our individual tastes!

So with shipping it will be comparable to the Mega Hobby price? And having to wait for it to come from China? I think it might be a wash to buy these in the US. I would guess that there will be some other US distributors selling these as well as Mega.

Wow! That sure looks scary for the truck driver! Was he able to drive that truck away or did the wrecker haul it? That wrecker looks like the recent Revell 359 kit.

Congrats John, it isn't as hard to go to work if it is doing something we enjoy as opposed to something that drains us, and it sounds like you have found it! Enjoy the new job and share some pictures of the 1:1 builds when you get a chance!

I recently picked up a 77 Chevette in a trade (unbuilt) and haven't decided which way to go with it, but I like yours! I am sure your sister-in-law will appreciate it when it's done.

With the above in mind, I will probably NOT build mine in the police or fire version, so if someone wants the decals from my kit, send me a PM and I am sure we can work something out. I really like this kit, gonna have to find some time to build it!

Saw a resin Powerstroke 7.3L engine on eBay the other day, didn't know if anyone else has seen it or could comment on it. I forget the seller's name but IIRC he had some other resin pieces for sale and some of them looked a little rough. Any comments welcomed!

Jeremy, The chrome ignition shield you see in those Vette pictures is an option and there is a regular distributor underneath it. I believe you would get all that you are looking for in that 'Vette kit. AMT re-issued those kits in recent years so it should be an easy kit to find.

Glad to see one of my old kits getting built Casey, looking like a neat one there!

Sure hope so, I am flying up that way next weekend and I got rid of my winter weather gear when I moved away in 2005. Not asking for spring like weather but above freezing would be nice!

I noticed that the latest update is showing late April on these kits, hope they get here soon!

Welcome, a great bunch of people here from around the world who share a love of the hobby, make yourself at home and enjoy!

Looks good for a first build and as others have pointed out, a little detail painting and Bare Metal Foil can go a long way towards a very realistic looking model. Two words to consider when building- Patience and Practice In due time you will be knocking em out, but remember this is supposed to be fun so take your time and enjoy!

Sure, just in time for the NASCAR teams. Another rain delayed race is just what the networks want, especially on Oscar night! Let's hope it comes overnight Danno!

Thanks Mike, still hoping he has these resin cast as my modelers ADD probably wouldn't let me finish this kit.

I wish they would go back to having only college kids on the teams, it would be more exciting to watch. Same goes for the Summer Games and our basketball team, should be true "amateurs" and not the likes of Lebron and company. Congrats to Team Canada, they showed the rest of the world how to play the game!

That is a nice version of that kit. It obviously is a version of a brand new Scout as they seemed to start rusting after the first winter!