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Keyser, it is a Female Tusker. "Masta-Donna"

Does this match the decals in the kit?

How about the Chevette? https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/mpc-125-1979-chevette-bear-bait/ I'd be in for this one! (I think the Citation was a Monogram only kit, but I could be wrong)

I love that after reading James Duff's "Trifecta" Comments and Snake's "Three ways to handle the problem" Comments, people just keep circling back to the same tired whine about Top Chops and Accuracy. Let's put this a baldly as possible. The Kit is now, the way it will be forever. As Snake said you have Three and only Three options. Posted 9 hours ago True dat. As with every other kit with flaws ever made (which is most of them), you have three choices: 1. Build it and live with it. 2. Fix it yourself (or buy a "corrected" aftermarket part). 3. Throw it back in the box (or just leave it on the store shelf) and go build something else. Further Commentary on these Forums will not change any of the facts about this tooling. I find it fascinating how many folks will continue to want their grievance rather than just accepting the situation. Guys, Nothing you post now, or tomorrow, or next week, or next year will change this kit, or the perceived issue. I'll yell for a bit now. NOTHING IS GOING TO CHANGE! It is Done. It is Over! Build it! Don't Build it! Very, Very politely agitate for a better result on the next kit. But, as the say on "Forged in Fire", "Put your tools Down. This Round is over" Look. I Get it. I really Do. We as a collective are very passionate about this hobby, and many of you guys are Master Craftsman who are almost physically hurt by shape and proportion errors. But, this is at it's heart a Time & Money Business. And as a Business, at a certain point, you have to sell finished product to earn revenue. No Revenue, No Business. WE can all carp about the quality of the finished product. But the only (ONLY) input we have is our wallets. Buy It, and support the business. Don't Buy It. Punish the Business for not giving you what you want. Esoteric discussions about what "Should Be Possible" are non-productive for the future, and ultimately probably do not help the collective Cause of "More Accurate Body Shapes & Dimensions". Alan

Amen, John. Poor Choice of optional tires in a kit that never needed that particular tire in it. And, I'll second the motion to hate on those dreadful Rallye GT Tires. Almost as bad as the BFG's.

Yeah, I think they may have been in something else, but I'm not sure what. But, they are a Horrible Tire option for this kit IMHO. Too Small and they are awful tires. I've thrown away several dozen of those tires in the last 20 years.

After looking at Part 3 of Tim's build, I'll call out one part that Moebius Goofed Badly, and one that is Awesome. The Blower Scoop is just Lousy. Fit is awful, at the front, (notice the gaps) and the bland ridges are just tired looking. (same for the Valve Covers) Un-inspired and boring, these are real let downs, IMHO. The Headers on the other hand! Wow! I wish Moebius had put all 6 parts on one tree. Then they could sell just the Headers in 12 packs to Gasser Builders who wanted them. P.S., The wheels look good, the tires, less so.

Here it is almost October. Are there any updates on this kit?

James Duff. You have stated my opinions better than I could have. I thank you for your clear writing. The "99% Trifecta" is a good reminder that those of us who comment on these online forums constitute about .1% of the model buying public. We should be grateful that our comments are even given a fair hearing by the PTB at the Model Companies, given the vitriol that sometimes accompanies the accusations of laziness and incompetence that are thrown about willy-nilly. The last few years on the board have been eye-opening to me. Should I ever win the lotto, and start my own company to produce kits, I can guarantee that All Phases of a new kits life cycle will be public simultaneously. In other words, the First Look, Kit Sales and On Line Sneak Peak, Behind the Scenes tidbits, will all happen in one hour on the same day. And all public comments about the accuracy (or not) of a particular kit will be met with a firm "Thank You for your input" reply. And Nothing else! I get the whole "With Modern Technology, Yada Yada Yada, vis-a-vis Accuracy" argument. But reading comments on this forum especially, makes me think that some folks will simply NEVER be satisfied with a given kits shapes, dimensions, or details. Since relative strangers to you are gambling with money you have not invested with them, in order to sell you a leisure product, a little consideration of their efforts might be appreciated. And, I'll happily include myself as a Hypocrite in this rant. I've taken Round2's so called "B Team:" to task on multiple occasions, for what I believe to be poorly executed or just plain lazy, re-issues of older kits. But, as James notes, Round2 is a business. Sometimes, "Get it out the door & on the shelf", is the only option for some kits. I moan about it, but at the end of the day, If I want to do better, I need to buy the company...... I really enjoy the expertise that is shared in these Forums. But, sometimes, the Horse is just Dead. Give it a break guys. As others have noted, by the time you see photos of the test shot, only small details are going to be changed. There is NO BUDGET for anything major, by that point. So, if you don't like it then, you aren't gonna like it now. And absolutely nothing you say will change it...... Alan

That Green "Double Trouble" is one of the best builds I have seen of that kit. You Really Nailed the Look, Scott!

Now THAT is a great idea for a Unique Build! OHC 6. That will stand out on the contest table.

Yeah, I really miss not getting this kit. I had a co-worker who owned a "Seely-Ca". I'd like to build a copy of his for him.

On this topic, how about the MPC 1983 Toyota Supra Kit. Beautiful kit, nicely engraved, at least two different boxings that could be combined for a 2'n'1 kit, and it would hit the Sweet Spot that is developing for 1980's cars. It would make a great re-release and all it should need is cleaning and new tires/Decals.

Is it me, or does the Dragster on the decals for the "Progressive Race Team" in the new '63 Wagon and Trailer kit, look almost exactly like this built up? Or just a Happy Coincidence?

I an waiting for the Dual Rear Wheels, and the Stake Bed. Sunoco Decals are nice, but won't move the needle. Very Nice Artwork, however! I wonder if they'll throw in any other "Goodies" to sweeten the deal? This kit is common enough that it will take something special to push it into the "Must Buy" column.

Thanks, for the Candid Answer Tim. I'll leave it lay for now.

Thanks, Tim. (Opens big Can of Worms).....Since you know many of the players in the Industry, any Idea who tooled the Tonka kits? Any chance the are tools still around? Could Atlantis, or Moebius, or Somebody "rescue" them? Would it even be worth the trouble to do so? Cheers, Alan

I do miss Bill's lengthy (and entertaining) back stories. I read somewhere that Bill is an English Teacher. I can believe it. I will disagree with you about one thing. You are approaching the Nash/Borgen Threshold, with great speed! Model On!

Superb! Sure you name isn't Bill Borgen. This looks Exactly something he or Gary Nash would have done.

I was gonna say, has to be Africa or the Middle East. Then I saw the Swahili. Great Job!

This Hurts. I really liked Chet. I'll have to did out the DVD's on my day off tomorrow, and watch some episodes. R.I.P. Tim!

I suspect they will go real fast from Stateside Importers. Get 'Em while you can.

What is the story on the taillights, Tim? You hinted about that in the first pic of the clear parts.

Thanks, Guys. I knew I had seen it somewhere on here. I remember Tim's article too, But I have discarded all of my old Magazines, so I cannot reference Tim's work anymore. Mods, if you want to combine this thread with the older thread, please do. Alan

I'd like to see Revell Tool Up a NAPCO or other 4x4 Drivetrain for their 64-66 Chevy Trucks and Suburbans. A 6 Cylinder engine would be nice too, but we can kitbash that. I just wonder what (if any) other surprises might be lurking in the tooling for these kits.