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AMT '67-'68 Camaro Review & Improvements
stavanzer replied to Snake45's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Do these mods apply to the Semi-Rotten MPC 68 Camaro body as well? I have the 1980's issue of the MPC kit molded in orange, and I wonder if these will help it too? -
News of Revell molding preparing in US
stavanzer replied to Jon Cole's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I am hoping Pete knows what happened to the Monogram Landrover tooling. Chuck Most covers the kit well, on his website, but it is sad that nobody from Revell/Monogram would ever give a straight answer on the tool. Smart Money says it was scrapped, but I still hold out hope. After All, I never, ever thought I'd be able to swing by Hobbu Lobbu and purchase a Fresh, new ERTL Scout SSII Roadster kit. So, maybe there will be a surprise or two in store for Model Builders, in 2019, from Atlantis Models. -
Wal-Mart model car boxes
stavanzer replied to Greg Myers's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The only place I ever saw the Checkerboard box was Walmart. I thought that they were exclusive to Wally World, but that was just rumor, as far as I know. -
Mark, I don't think it will be a re-issue of the original. I am guessing that it will be a reissue of the recent "Fire Chief" van, with new decals, and possibly a couple new parts. The window van glass and body are gone for good, I fear. I would be happy to be proven wrong, of course.
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What hubcap is this ?
stavanzer replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
There is a set in some versions of the AMT 40 Ford Sedan delivery. -
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy El Camino "Gear Hustler"
stavanzer replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Yeah, I have been thinking about using Evergreen Sheet to do just that, Mike. The really hard parts, (Back and Sides) are there, and the roof should be easy. -
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy El Camino "Gear Hustler"
stavanzer replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I have the exact same boxing as Mike, but mine has the sidewalls to the big camper. Frustratingly, it lacks only the Roof Pieces to complete it. RC2 really goofed on the contents of some of these kits back then. Alan -
Brett, I hear what you are saying. Either way, this kit will not get me to open my wallet. However, I'll need more Mountain Goat kits, and the Forty Sedan, and another PolyGlass Gasser, and...........ect.ect. So Round2 will still get my money. Just not on that kit.
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Cannonball Run Septic Truck
stavanzer replied to Oldmopars's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
That is just a great concept and execution. Awesome Work! -
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy El Camino "Gear Hustler"
stavanzer replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Well, and Can we get the I-6 Back, LOL? -
Stopped at the local HL Friday afternoon. The had the '40 Ford, the '65 Elky, the stock Revell Bronco, and a couple of the new Airfix planes. Still no '66 Mercury yet, though. They did have the Reound2 Scout SSII Roadster, and one of those went home with me.
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Holy Wah, Hakon! What a Motor in that Mr. Gasket Car! I'd like to see that one run. I hope it makes it out to the March Meets sometime.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
stavanzer replied to 1320wayne's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Wow! That's a Winner for sure. -
Jeep CJ Service Vehicle
stavanzer replied to OldTrucker's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
A Great Jeep! That Half Cab rocks. I too, wish that Round2 could dredge up some of the missing Jeep parts. The Half Cab and snowplow lead that list. -
WW II-ish Jeep by MPC
stavanzer replied to David G.'s topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
That is Great. Jeeps are a favorite of mine. You nailed the look. -
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy El Camino "Gear Hustler"
stavanzer replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Thank You, Snake. -
1/25 AMT '65 Chevy El Camino "Gear Hustler"
stavanzer replied to Casey's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
What tree is the Six Pack on? Not on the Chrome tree, is it? -
Casey, the Glass in the Hardtop is all one piece with the taillights, cast in clear in the middle. According to the Directions on your site,the Roadster had an injected, flat windshield only. It has taillights molded in Red this time. My guess is that the tooling for that small, flat windshield only has gone adrift in the last 40+ years, and Round2 just uses the Flat, acetate sheet instead. No Matter! I'm just thrilled to have the kit back.
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Well, I just got and looked inside the new Scout Kit. It is pretty much what I had expected. Tires are the same as both the Original Issue (Yellow truck on box) and the 2002 RC/ETRL issue. Goodyear Tracker's.. Same Hogged out space for the wheel backs. They are fairly soft too.. All the Off Road parts are, as you would expect, on totally separate sprues. Unlike to original boxing, however, the clear windshield is no longer an Injection Molded part. It is now a sheet of cloudy acetate, with no cutting template in the instructions. Round2 loses a few points points for this, but I expect that the tooling for the windshield was lost. Rather than jack up the price, Round2 went with a cut-it-yourself sheet of plastic. Not a real big deal, but a cutting template would have been nice The Spoke Wagon Wheels are very nice, and not nearly as spindly and fragile as the directions make them look. They are also have well defined Front & Rear hubs. Very Nice. The instruction sheet is a direct copy of the one posted as the ones posted at Casey's Modelkits website.However Round2 as added quite a bit of additional information. Very Nice. Lastly the Decals. Vastly improved over what came with it originally. Some parts are direct copies of what had to have been on the original, but there is so much more. 4 pairs of KC Hi-LItes decals for the Pair of offroad lights on the Brush Guard, Decals for the Marker Lights, Small 'gumball style' number roundels, and even a set of sponsor markings for "Art Smart's Parts Marts", and the usual set of small manufacturers' decals. As a P.S. by combining the offroad parts from this kit with the body of the standard kit, you can build the offroad Scout. (the one with the Green truck on the box). My guess is that if this kit sells well, we might see Round2 do exactly that, combine the stock body with the offroad parts and bring back the other kit. Only time will tell. (Hint to Round2. If you do indeed do this, find a way to throw in a couple Police Flashers or Gumballs and some Ranger, Sheriff, or other L.E.O. Decals. The kit already has a radio, it it will make a really Sweet little Beach Patrol or Ranger Unit.) Rating, Must Have.
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Second one Is Russian, GAZ M1.
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I'd be more likely to buy one if it was a 2'n'1 kit. Even with the HL 40% Coupon, on One & Done version of the kit does nothing for me. Having no building options, takes much of the fun out the whole process for me.
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Really got that "Mad Max" vibe. Looks Great!
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Snow Leopard! Wow, fantastic build. The paint stands out.
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Revell Bronco vs. Revell Baja Bronco
stavanzer replied to Mahogany Rush's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I'd add Olsen Brothers to the list of aftermarket Bronco Resin Parts. https://www.ebay.com/str/olsonbrothers The have Half-Cabs, Flares, Hightop Hoods and Cutdown Roadster doors. Great Stuff,