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Awesome Build, Adam! You did it Proud. Well Done, Sir!

If That is the extent of the expanded decal sheet, they can keep it..... What a huge disappointment. Talk about phoning it in...... Compared to the Superb Decals in the Roadster version of the Scout II, these decals are just sad. Once again, the Round2 Conundrum of the "A Team" and the "other team", rears it's head. This is the "Just Good Enough to get it Done" version of the kit, as presented by the "other team". I get nostalgia. But this is not a kit that needed the Retro Box Treatment, IMHO.

Thanks for posting these, Casey!

I had a 53\54 Sedan Delivery in the old Red, White & Blue boxing from the 1970's. It was molded in that cream-coloured, almost translucent plastic that Revell used back then. The Door Opening lines were so thin, that I remember holding the body up to the light and seeing bright light, all the way through them. Actual holes! I wish I still had he kit. Oddly enough, I remember being blown away by how detailed the 409 was in that kit, and having a choice between the two engine intake options. That was the first time I had ever seen that in a car kit!

Yeah, I look forward to this kit. There is a certain 'Jaunty Attitude' to these old Monogram kits. Revell may have had better details, but somehow the Monogram kits captured the "Animal Spirit" better in many cases. The embody what the Late Sir Thomas Sopwith (yes 'that' Sopwith, of Camel fame) said about Airplane Design. "If it looks Right, it Flies Right". Monogram kits often captured the essence or 'soul' of a particular subject, better than other companies. Part of their early success, I have no doubt. Even 50/60 years ago there were two kinds of modelers. The AMS Detail Builders and the It Just Looks Right to Me Builders. Revell and Monogram appealed to similar but sometimes different tastes. This kit will appeal more to the IJLRtM guys, I think. It and the new (Okay, Semi-new) R/M Slingster should look about perfect displayed Side by Side........... I cannot wait to see some of these kits built.

Thanks, Ken. Other than the Filled Blower Scoop, a nifty car. And that Blower Scoop is 5 minutes with an X-acto knife from being open! I can wait to see if Atlantis does more than re-pop the original decal sheet. If not, you can always use the extras from the Revell Slingster or AMT Double Drag kit. Both have huge decal sheets with lots of extras. Added. It will look great next to a Slingster kit.

I meant 8 inches Away from (or too close to) the Diff. I saw the clone at the March Meets several years ago. Sadly I did not get pics.....

Matt, I thought that I had read some critiques online when this kit first dropped, that Revell had managed to find the only Landy on the planet with a roof mount spare? What I thought I read is similar to what you mentioned. The dang Tire/Wheel assy., is just too heavy to put up there. I can just see the fun trying to wrestle it down from there in real life, when you've just had a flat. Somebody has to be doing a resin copy of the ECSI/Italeri hood now to fit on the Revell kit.

And, Truly, with Street Gasser kits so few in number on the shelves right now, Moebius has much of the market to themselves. I can see multiple sales just based on decal variations alone. Also, I'd wager a large sum of money on the fact that the kit will be tooled with optional Wheels, Induction Systems, and possibly other small parts to depict different cars. Not that we'll ever see all the parts in one box, but my guess is the tool itself will be set up to allow 3-4 versions of the kit. This has been Moebius's business plan in the past, and I doubt it has changed. In fact, Multiple kits out of One Tool could be the reason the kit finally got Greenlit anyway. Only time will tell, and as usual, we will hear much more of the backstory after the kits start selling to the general public, and those folks that know what happened will finally be able to tell what they know. Finding out what happened (behind the scenes), is now common, but only AFTER the kits are out and selling. I look forward to reading all about these kits next year.......after they've been steady sellers for 6 months.

Great. I am now glad I sold the kit from my stash...... I'd have never even finished it.

Given how leaky those things are, I don't see them floating for long. So, I'd say "No" on your decal request. The Containers (and kits) are Probably on the Evergiven, anyways. LOL https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-57746424

I'd take it just the way it is, but I would prefer a stock Matador too.

Look at the Diff in that detail shot, Jon posted! Wow! To have 8" away from Da Jewels! Those old school drivers were braver than I ever was.......

1/24 or 1/32?

Bump.

Randy, some of the Early 1980's Revell (not Monogram) Ford Pickup kits might be a help on the Bed Issue. Try Here. Chris has an excellent overview. Revell made at least one Flareside kit. Kit # 6411, but You'll be haunting the 'Bay to get one.

Yes, The Rumors are true. Round2 did release the kits. Including the Ultra-Rare Ramp Truck. But, looking at when this thread was started, can give you a good idea pf how long it takes to go from Rumor to On the Shelf.

Man, Greg, the frame I saw years ago looked to be made from Zamak (the stuff they cast Hot Wheel's bodies from) or something similar. It gets brittle as it ages sometimes, depending on the exact alloy. See. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamak I'd be afraid to do too much drilling on the stuff, but others may know better. My vote is for the Epoxy route, as it should be more forgiving of alignment errors at assembly. With that said, somebody who builds White Metal car kits should be able to give a better answer.

Thanks, Mike. I did not know about the Olson Bros, having IH parts.

I really like the additional boom you added. Looks great!

A Double Home Run, Chuck! When you set out to build a Show Stopper, Wow, you really deliver. I have the RoG kit, and the recent Italeri Fire Brigade version. I hope to combine them in the future. One niggle on the RoG Kit. Apparently the Aluminium body on the real thing is not strong enough to hold the spare tire on top of the cab as shown. RoG, used a 1 of 1, unique vehicle as their model. Thus, when I build mine, the spare will get moved to the back door.

Looks Great so far! I'd say you are on the right track. Some of the early rods where a collection of Castoffs, & Junkyard parts, bashed and welded together by 16-17-18 year old boys, who were highly motivated, but not always very experienced. They cut,bent, pounded, and in some cases, just botched together their cars. That said, it was always done with great enthusiasm. Have fun!

Two Quick Questions. 1. I know there are tonnes of Small Block Blowers in kits. But, any favorites for the evergreen '55 Nomad Engine? What did you use? Did it fit well? What kit was it from.? I'm looking for a fast & dirty kitbash, but I'd like to avoid "too" many issues with fit. 2. The directions are confusing to me (at least) on how to assemble the front suspension for the Gasser Version. Does anybody have any good pics, drawings or tips on how to do it? Thank You, ATA

What I want to know is if a certain Finnish Modeler can fit this turbine into a '59 Chevrolet (Jetrolet) Ragtop.

The Grille is the real sticking point, Badly shaped and curved the wrong way. I have 4 of these. 2 of the hard tops (including one of the original yellow plastic ones) and two of the recent Round2 Roadsters. It is a nice kit, but no better than nice. If you like Jeeps, then this kit is a natural addition to the collection. If not, it is really kinda "meh". It does however provide a blank canvas for all kinds of projects. Rural Sherriff's Cruiser, Baywatch Style Beach Patrol, Fish & Game Warden, All Out Rock Crawler, Rust Bucket Beater. They are all in the box. I remember seeing a photo of a ProStock Scout at one of the Early NNL's. Good to have back.