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Well, I can see that the Wild Hoss Bronco will sell like wildfire, and Caprice will sell out quickly. I have the "Lee Eliminators" version that was last released, and I will be very curious to see what decals they add to it this time. I hope that the Round2 "Expanded Decal Sheet" hits on most of these kits, Especially the '64 Merc and the Wild Hoss Bronco. If it takes a Coke Tie in to get the Dodge D-50 kit back in production, "Bring It On!". I believe that having the Ramchargers Dragster & Transport truck together will be the first time these kits have been in one box since the 1960's. I am truly surprised that the 2005 Escalade did NOT get the Coke Treatment. If ever there was a kit that seems a natural fit to the Coke Tie In, it would seem the Escalade would be it. My favorite announcement from this list is the '64 Merc Marauder. One of my favorite kits. Maybe Round2 can include some decal referencing the Parnelli Jones "Pike's Peak Hillclimb"winning Marauder's from 1963-64. Anyhow, a great 3'n'1 kit from the first "Golden Age" of 1960's kitmaking. (P.S. Round2, You will need to include a pair of the GY 'Suburbanite' snow tires for the Pike's Peak Racer, to simulate the truck tires that PJ ran on the car.)

Here is HPI Guys review of the kit, but oddly for him, no build up.

My 3 year old Grandson likes the build, but tells me it is a Firetruck. He is most adamant about it, too.

Best use of the '58 Fury body, EVER!

Sweet Build!

I love me some DTR! Although my best friend has an asphalt racer with a bumper sticker on it, that reads "Asphalt is for Racing, Dirt is for growing potatoes"....... If we could generate enough interest, it would be great to have a separate tab for DTR!

Amen. You have captured the very reasons why I'll never be on Facebook.

I should have gotten one then...... Drat! Oh well, Ya Snooze, Ya Lose!

Tom, I hope you have a Racer's Wedge build started to hold this car. The combo is a guaranteed winner at Almost any show. It is something else! Fabulous Detailing. The small bit & pieces on the front, sell the whole thing.

Neat Build of an almost forgotten kit. I know, I've never seen one before! Really Sharp Build.

Truly Awesome build Dan! The stripes really set it apart from other rigs.

What an Awesome Save, Tom! There are pics at the Gasser Madness site, of cars that had the Swiss Cheese treatment done to them, just like this model. So, this is a completely Legitimate build for the day. The OB could have seen real cars exactly like this.

Somebody on the board was casting this kit within the last 3 years or so. I remember talking to him by PM and wanting to order one. The idea of putting both kits in one box,is, I think, the only way to justify trying to sell or run the kits, here in the third decade of the 21st century. Both cars are over 110 years old, so the appeal IS limited. But, as has been pointed out, ICM is having much success with 1913-14 Model T Fords, so there is a market. But, If I were to be in charge, I would surely try to put some options in the box. Black, Red & White Pinstripes for the Stutz, along with Some Pre-WW1 Racing Numbers. (Pre War Fonts are very distinctive). And, some instructions on how to Build the Stutz as a Fenderless Racer. For the Thomas, It's hard to come up with options. Best I can think of, is Shiny and New at the Starting line vs Weatherbeaten and Worn in Paris at the end. Maybe, an attempt to build it as a Fenderless Racer also. In other words, the Racer variants would be taking parts OFF the kit, rather than tooling up anything new. It would be nice to have some tread and sidewall names on the Thomas tires though. They are smooth, featureless blobs now. Simple Inner tube like donuts. Some detail would really help. I think a "One Run of Fun" deal would be the best way to sell some, and maybe only run 1500-2000 kits, if that. I'd give my Left #*t to work on these kits to get them ready to market.

I think they are supposed to be the "Short Shorts" from the Hit Song of the period. Bad Painting though. IMHO, It is actually pretty poor, especially for a Big 3 kit release. Revell's cover art paintings have been poor to truly awful for the last decade or so.

Put the Thomas and Stutz in a double kit box. Sell as a pair. Generally, anybody who wants one, wants the other. Put Black, Red & White pinstripes in the Stutz kit, and maybe try to add some fenders to the Thomas for "Stock-ish" look. Even just a spare set of Stutz Fenders might work, as per a Dean Milano Conversion 33-35 years ago.

Bless you RRR, for posting the pics of the Revell Engine parts paks. I can see what I needed to see. Thank You.

Ya' Know.... Round2 Could pair this Comet with a trailer, and either the Cyclone or Cougar Funny Cars, and have another All FOMOCO Racing Set. I know it would be going back to the same well twice, but the Cougar would sell well, I suspect, as it has been awhile since it was out. Throw on a bunch of Snazzy New Decals like they did for the recent Galaxie /Falcon kit, and it might work quite nicely. For little tooling cost.

And here are the directions for the ACCelerator kit. Looks like lots of parts are shared between the two kits. There could be some VERY interesting plastic in the box. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/1-sort/amt-ac-celerator-co/?view=roll#1

Now to see what is actually in it! I don't remember that exact hood in any Vette kit from AMT, but I am not an experten on Vette's.

The Datsun, has the typical Monogram Tracker A/T tires. They look awfully square-sided to me. You might consider trying other tires (if you have any) to see how they look instead. But, It is really up to you.

Thanks, Dennis. Thanks for the Info, Tim.

Good Luck. I have the Yota, and can't wait to see what you do with it.

Thanks for responding so quickly, Tim. I look forward to the various efforts that are happening regarding reviews of this kit. Alan

I'll throw this out there. Tim Boyd, would you be willing to do one of your patented reviews of this kit? Would anybody be willing to help get a kit to Tim to review, if he says "Yes"? Tim's reviews are comprehensive and come with a full helping of historical background. This kit deserves the full treatment. I think Atlantis has a HUGE hit on their hands. I suspect that many, many modelers will be purchasing this kit in multiples, rather than singles. There will be many scratch building and kit bashing options with the parts in this box. Thanks.

Is the Front Mount Blower the only engine option on the Revell 283? Thanks for the excellent photos, Jason.