Plashdaddy
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I know it's jumping the gun, and there's a ways to go, but I really REALLY hope the educated speculation on a Gone in 60 Seconds version does come to fruition.
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21 hours ago, vamach1 said:
I received the kit today and it is fantastic. I would give it a 98 out of 100 and the instruction sheet and decal sheet are outstanding. I was thinking of doing a comparison to the AMT and MPC 71/73 kits but I can sum it up easily. The Revell kit is superior in every aspect and is based upon how the car was made by Ford - not guesses and carried over parts from a 69/70 kit like the AMT/MPC ones.
That’s the only recommendation I need given your expertise on these cars, really hope all the hints dropped about the Eleanor car come to fruition.
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Lots of cool builds, here is my Surf Wagon.
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Wow that’s really wild, really different and a really nice build too
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This is a really lovely build, just so nice to look at. Great pics.
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9 hours ago, vamach1 said:
More cats out of the bag on the Revell facebook page. Check out the Eleanor hood and “correct” mix of the 71 bumper and turn signals and 73 grille JUST like the modified movie car. I’m guessing a 2024 release date and making a stock 73 Mach1 will not be that hard with just some parts swapping and hopefully they mold the larger 73 bumper just for fun.
Man, thanks for sharing this news! I’d bought a resin wheel set (hadn’t found a flat hood) and the AMT ‘73 years ago but it seemed so ordinary it was going to be a waste of resources so I could never get started on it. This is a long term fan’s dream come true! I also have to add that I’ve learned so much about the movie car from your posts Vamach1 (I think that’s what put me off starting the AMT 😊)
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Stunning work all over, amazing finish, the under hood wires look incredible.
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Stunning work! I suspect the inclusion of only one decal may be correct for the Japanese RX-7, I had the same confusion when I restored this vintage Tomica diecast which only features the badge on one side too. 🤷♀️
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I hadn't noticed the different pattern on the seats, that's frustrating. The bonnet on my Kingswood is OK as far as I can tell too.
Another frustration was no decals for the lion on the hubcaps which look a bit off too. I've had a go at designing some to 3D Print, I'll let you know how they come out.
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Thanks lordairgtar, ya just cost me $70 😬
Most Round2 kits retail here for $59 - $69 AUD, and $120 odd for a resin kit of an Australian subject previously, it’s not too bad. I’m guessing DDA are doing a ‘Revell’ and engineering their Diecast molds to make these kits. Have ordered the Kingy, hoping they do a Valiant Charger, just stoked to have some Aussie car kits.
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Thanks again everyone! I had a dig through my parts bucket and found this left over set from the AMT ‘Gear Hustler’ el Camino, think they’re pretty close! And the price is right to 😉
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5 hours ago, TransAmMike said:
Those Impala wheels are soooo close. Didn't realiz
No problem Peter. I didn't realze they are faux wire wheels. Those Impala wheels that "tbil" showed are soooo close. Problem now tho is where can you get some. Good luck Buddy!!
Thanks Mike, should be able to track a set down!
Really appreciate everyone’s suggestions and advice thank you.Peter
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6 hours ago, tbill said:
These are in the AMT 70 impala kit, kinda close I think….
Thanks tbill, they’re real close, I think they’ll do the trick for me, and it looks like there’s a set of them in the recent fire chief release too.
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1 minute ago, ChrisBcritter said:
Closest you'll probably find are either the wire wheel covers from the AMT '66 Olds 442 convertible, or the ones from the Polar Lights '64 GTO.
Thank you Chris I’ll look into those, appreciate the help.
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That certainly looks pretty close, thank you.
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Thanks Mike, sorry about the pic. I did find them once on a Chevelle site, I’ll try and find them again for a clearer image. This is the only other pic I have on my phone, but it’s not much better. In fact it makes it look like a darker blue too.
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Hi Everyone, I’ve had a search myself so I’m turning to the Chevelle experts among you. Is there a kit / resin option around for these factory GM wheel covers? Any help is very much appreciated.
While I’m here, I think I’ve pinned the colour down to ‘Grotto Blue / White’ but would love to hear an expert opinion.
Looking to replicate this car from the family, SS396 Australian Delivered.
Thank You.
Peter
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I don’t know if it helps, but I built this one from the polar lights kit in your second picture.
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On 12/24/2020 at 4:19 AM, GeeBee said:
These two arrived this morning, separately, the E Type was supplied by Revell UK for a review build for the Scale Modelling Now magazine.
For what it’s worth, I was working on the seat decals on my camper this arvo, and the instructions have the numbers for them mixed up. I’m sure you’ll cope ok though ?
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As an Aussie, when I saw the title VH Valiant Charger, I thought no, can’t be and yet it is with six pack decals and right hand drive too.
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That’s cool, I like it. The paint is really cool
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That’s super cool, love it.
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Thank you for the link to the other discussion.
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Some shots when the light hits it, it has brown in it, I’m sure of it .
Hi Everyone, I’ve had a search myself so I’m turning to the Chevelle experts among you. Is there a kit / resin option around for these factory GM wheel covers? Any help is very much appreciated.
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I saw these had come out, I pre-ordered the Brock Bathurst car. I wonder why it hasn't been released at the same time? Hope they haven't hit a licencing issue with the Brock Estate.