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  1. Don't forget we are moving towards autonomous vehicles, so offroading in these newer vehicles might not even be an option. Personally, I haven't seen much lately that gets me excited about wanting to buy a new truck. If Chevrolet sticks with the 2020 MY design it revealed yesterday, I know a lot of people who will either buy a 2019 or skip a Chevy altogether. Off roading in a new pickup truck, considering the cost, seems like a foolish thing to do. Buy a decent truck from the 80's and outfit it with a modern engine and beefier suspension pieces and you have a more capable vehicle for a lot less money.
  2. Reading the letter from Don and Carol and some of responses ( along with the original letter that sparked all this) reminded me of a saying someone once said when talking about resin kits and parts- If you see something you like, buy it now because it might not be available later. I didn't realize how important those words were until I went to buy some stuff back in the late 90's before everyone had a website. I called the phone number shown in an ad from an old issue of a model magazine only to find out the business had closed. I was disappointed to learn the resin pieces I finally decided to buy were gone forever but vowed then and there that I would buy stuff as I saw it, even if I wasn't ready to use it. When Fireball Modelworks announced they had the F250 conversion kits ready for order, I placed my order for 3 of them immediately, knowing that it might take me years to use them all but when I was ready to build I would have them. I don't even own one of the Moebius 4x4 kits, but I do have other kits to use the conversions on. So, I will state it again, If you see something in resin that you like, buy it now because it might not be available later.
  3. Check with Casey here on the forum, I think he might have them.
  4. So nice to see them recognize that publishing that letter was wrong. If they really wanted to honor Don and Carol, they would do an article and show their operation to the modeling world. While it would be after the fact, maybe it would show us that "casting up some parts" isn't as easy as one thinks.
  5. They typically run their model kits on sale right before Christmas- sometimes 20%, sometimes 30%. Unless you need it, wait until after Christmas and use the 40% off coupon.
  6. I am with on that! I have several versions swirling in my head!
  7. I got my order from Fireball today, the quality is unbelievable! The detailed instructions are better than any kit instructions and the resin casting is better than most model kits! I am so excited to get started on building mine!
  8. I am interested in the Ford Grilles and the GMC grilles, where do I send my money? Nice work, look forward to seeing them available, hopefully soon!
  9. I think there are probably some resin wheels already out there that could work as substitutes for the 1/20 scale wheels. Between Scenes Unlimited and Fireball Modelworks, I have confidence we will have something either now or in the near future.
  10. Just think of all of the cool accessories/kits we have seen brought out in the last couple of years- The snow patrol snowmobile, the soap box derby car, the dirts bikes from the 70's,the Rupp mini bike and now the go cart! Now if they bring back the lawn tractor last seen in the old Indy car kits we would have pretty much all of them!
  11. Hopefully once this kit hits the street, we will see a bunch of aftermarket resin parts like we have with other recent releases. Think of the goodies that Olson Bros and Fireball Modelworks gave us for the Revell Bronco, gotta imagine they might be as excited as we are to get more goodies to build multiples of the Dodge truck. I think between what is already out there and what could be easily added, there will be a ton of these Dodge pickups on the tables at hobby shows in 2019!
  12. There have been many consolidations in the paint world, not surprised.
  13. Rumor has it, based on comments in another thread, that this kit will be making a comeback soon as a reissued MPC 2wd D100 1978 model.
  14. You can also check out Scenes Unlimited. Danny has developed some nice looking lug type tires that should fit those kit wheels just fine. If you want to go modern, he also has some nice tires with either highway or mud tread patterns. Great product, fast service and priced right.
  15. This will end up being another $50,000+ pickup truck that has more luxury amenities than real usefulness. Target buyers will be families wanting something different to pull their small camper or the occasional Home Depot run to pick up some plants and 5 bags of mulch. I would rather track down an old Scrambler and refurbish it for a lot less and have something more to what it should be.
  16. Very nice and definitely unique! Love your subjects Chuck, the variety is a nice change of pace.
  17. Thanks for the update Dave! Looking forward to having these available. There seems to be a huge demand for 4x4 versions (as you probably already know!) so my opinion is that if you can see to releasing the 4x4 version, it will be a success!
  18. Nice to know that a Dodge D100 pickup is coming, will have to wait and see what is actually in the box. The artwork states "D100" but the vehicle is clearly a W100 (note the 4wd front axle) on the box. As stated, what is shown and what is released can vary greatly (Moebius 70 Ford 4x4 pickup comes to mind). I am sure there will be some resin folks out there that will have a conversion/upgrade kit for this along with some other parts and pieces.
  19. Joseph at Fireball Modelworks has created the F250 4wd conversion kit and a nice set of cab marker lights for the Moebius kit but beyond that I haven't seen anyone else create anything for them. I agree that some other pieces would be nice (bumpers, mirrors, etc) and suspect that the upcoming utility bed in the 65/66 Ford F100 will find it's way to a few of these kits. I am willing to spend some cash if someone offers it!
  20. I just checked email, my Fireball Modelworks Moebius 4x4 Conversion kits should be here tomorrow- after I leave for a business trip to Texas! Something to look forward to on Friday!
  21. Exactly what I was going to say! Looks great Bill, outstanding as usual.
  22. Got an email from him Jim, glad to hear he is doing better and getting back into the swing of things! Looking forward to the new stuff he was working on before he got sick.
  23. While I might not be a fan of slammed trucks, I will say this one is excellent! Absolutely perfect paint and details, congrats on a sweet build!
  24. Nice job Al, looks great and the custom wheels are a nice touch.
  25. I remember buying these for $5 at Wal Mart and Big Lots on closeout. Nice kit, still have a couple to build!
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