Mark C.

Thanks Dave, I was just thinking in terms of making a relatively easy pro touring Torino with a quick chassis swap, since this one will already have all the bits engineered to fit together nicely. I’m not even sure if the wheelbases are the same, but if so, then maybe it would be close enough to look decent. Just noodling anyhow…

Question for the Ford guys… would it be unreasonable to consider stuffing this chassis under the AMT ‘69 Torino Cobra body? Not familiar with the evolution of the architecture from ‘64 to ‘68. It seems like a natural, as the ‘68/9 Torino fastback looks like it’s doing 100 mph when it’s standing still…

I’ll be the weird guy who says I actually like the ‘72 front end! I always thought the early Jeepster was trying too hard to look like a CJ… but that’s just me.

One thing I love about the hobby is that it means many things to many people. It’s really just about creating something, whether that is a stone stock version, full custom, race car of many varieties, pro touring like this, or whatever else you may want it to be. This is why I am happy that there are so many options available to us now, and with 3D printing bringing about models of subjects that kit manufacturers would never be able to cover, it seems like we are just scratching the surface of where this hobby can go. So I want to celebrate kits like this, the cloned/reissued kits, and everything in between. There’s truly something for everybody!

Impressive build on all accounts.

Yes, this is what I was wondering. Hope it has a flat hood in the box. Either way, I’ll get one, though.

There’s a whole lot of assumptions going on here that I don’t want to get into. All I will say, about my own personal opinion and nobody else’s, is that it always chafes me a little when I’m reading about a kit reissue, like for example, the recent and future Round 2 ‘clone’ kits (really excited about the upcoming Barracuda, Nomad, and Duster), and it’s something I’m really enthusiastic about, along with some other posters. Then someone who professes to know what modellers want, shoots it down, comparing it to Hasegawa, etc. or saying that it will never sell, and that Round 2 is dumb for doing this, and the only market for it is the five posters talking about it, etc etc. I don’t really understand the motivation to do this, unless those people really get off on being a buzz-kill, or just want to appear to be more knowledgeable than the rest of us. Whatever it is, it annoys the heck out of me, but I usually don’t say anything about it, as people are entitled to their opinions. I’m only adding my two cents now because it’s getting drug out and the same assertions are being made over and over. I mean it’s fine to offer an opinion, but really it’s (literally) Round 2’s or the iterations of Jo-Han, etc., business to figure out what to produce and sell. Our only job is to buy what we like, and let others buy what they like. I think what you’re talking about is what happens when people feel like they are being forced to defend why they like to build reissues or kits with simple chassis, etc., and then you’re jumping all over their defence, which is silly when you think about it. So, yeah, it gets old… and that’s all I’m going to say about it.

perfect! Thank you!

Nice! I never realized that the scooped hood was available on the regular Comet, but admittedly my knowledge of these cars is not extensive. Will definitely be getting this one!

Thanks! Lots of work and parts sourcing in the wheels alone! Great work! Another quick question: what size tires are you using?

Fascinating! It will be fun to watch this come together!

Looking great so far. Where did you get the Pontiac baby moon hubcaps and wheels?

I will take whatever Round 2 decides to give us. If they can squeeze out the Super Charger with minimal expense and effort, I will be happy and buy it. Otherwise my preference would be a Demon or Coronet style digital remaster. A stock version with crisp details will always be my preference. I don’t mind the simplified chassis, etc, the subject matter is king in my books.

Perfect!

I find these stories immensely interesting but also gut wrenching. Thanks for the insider scoop, Bob! You should write a book!

Very sharp! Cord should have built these!

Very cool. Would love to know more about how this came about. Did you design the print yourself? The Norseman was a very cool show car until it met its salty match.

Count me in on that.

Have you heard rumours that it is coming out?

Don’t take this the wrong way, but IMHO that’s kind of a silly comment. It’s a model car, so the factory specs on its 440 (kit) engine are kind of non-important. Firstly, people tend to buy model kits of cars that they like the looks of. To my eye, the ‘73/‘74 Charger styling is very nice - it looks like it’s going fast just sitting on the shelf. However, if performance is important in this case, maybe it has an earlier 440 in it with all the good stuff applied. You could always add a six pack or a Hemi. Lots of options if you want it to be fast. But seriously, there are lots of 1970s and 1980s era models being reissued that would be just as anaemic as the Charger in question. Lots of heavy and slow Camaros, G-bodies, etc. But people are obviously buying them. TBH, I think it’s just best to say that you don’t like these cars and wouldn’t be interested in buying a kit of one than to attempt to create some sort of objective reason that Round 2 should not venture to bring this one back. Besides, in the end Round 2 will do what is best for their situation. In the meantime we can still have fun talking about it.

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from here. I was just tossing my 2 cents worth in, which isn’t worth a whole lot nowadays!

As much as I am a fan of vintage NASCAR models, I have to agree that Salvinos has pretty much cornered the market on 1970s Chargers and Satellites/Road Runners. If it were my call, I would rather that Round 2 focuses their manpower and budgets on bringing out street versions of the Charger (and by extension, Road Runner). Then there are all those other languishing subjects that haven’t been brought back yet. I say leave the 1970s NASCAR Mopars to Salvinos (I’ll admit that I say it with trepidation, though, as they have recently priced themselves out of my budget until they bring out a new body, like a Magnum or Superbird, or some other subject that hasn’t been done, like a Montego, etc). Great thread!

Which is why we must(!!!) have some cloned ‘65/‘66 Monaco/Polara kits hit the shelves again! Oops… not thread-appropriate!

Great thread! It feels like I’ve been advocating for a reissue of this subject forever, so I’m glad that someone put forth the effort to report on it in such detail! Without knowing anything about processes, business cases, project priorities or market projections, I will say that my best case for this would be a cloned and improved version, as Round 2 have already shown us that they can do, but I would personally be fine with a straight reissue of the Super Charger with clear glass. Thanks for putting this together!

How about those ex-MPC NASCARS like the Cyclone, Torino, and Laguna that were reissued some 15ish years ago and not seen since?