Mark C.

Would it be possible to provide a link to your stuff at cults? Maybe I’m doing something wrong, but when I search for Basement-resin, I get 397 results, the first few pages seem to be random items, not your designs. I gave up after that…

I can confirm that they did use these B bodies as RCMP cruisers. Years ago my buddy bought a ‘77 or ‘78 as a complete parts car. It had all the police stuff, including the 440 police interceptor engine, and was RCMP purple/blue. Would have been nice to have it as a driver, but it was too far gone for that.

I don’t see any errors. It’s beautiful!

Is it possible that there were different moulds running in parallel for the same kit? The reason I am thinking this way comes from a conversation about GTO bodies where the ’70 GTO in the Super Stocker series came from a promo tool, and then there was the ‘72, from the annual tool, that had previously been changed to the NASCAR version and back (discernible due to the polished inner surface for the clear body), and then, IIRC, there was another tool used as well (maybe the street version of the’70?) …the details escape me. It got me wondering, given the conflicting reports of some Rivs with vinyl and some without, if there could have been two versions of the tooling being used, with and without vinyl top detail. I have no knowledge or factual information, just blind speculation based upon nothing…

IMHO, a mod should step up and do this. I have never purchased from Ray’s decals, but I would (or perhaps will in the future) based upon the many posts I have read in this thread. However, if I were one to just read topic titles, I might be inclined to not look into ordering from them because of the negative image projected from the topic title. In the name of fairness, someone should deal with this.

Ditto.

Me too!!

IMHO, Round 2 isn’t aiming at the “kids” market segment with their reissues, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t do it, if there are modellers out there willing to buy them (which is their business call). Fear not, though, as our friend Justin points out, there are many other companies out there who are providing model kits for that market segment. There’s something for everybody. 👍🏻

And in the case of the BRE version, it lends itself well to blocked off headlights for the race truck! 👍🏻

Thanks! This one will go on my list. 🙂

Anybody know if the fender blisters are separate pieces? I would like to build one stock, or close to it.

Thank you!

It says 1:25 scale. Is it a variation of the Stranger Things tooling, or just an old Monogram 1:24 mislabeled? My apologies if this seems like a dumb question… I’ve only recently gotten into pickups, so am not familiar with the ins and outs of the various kits that have been run over the years.

Good stuff! Congrats on your haul!

X2!

I read this years ago due to your recommendation on the old Hobby Heaven (now Spotlight) board, and I have to say it was eye opening, enlightening, and entertaining, all at the same time. Definitely second the recommendation.

Won’t be making it this year. Have some health issues in the family to look after. Nothing serious, but enough to keep me from straying too far from home for a few weeks. Enjoy! It’s always a good one!

The maritimes. I haven’t been into a store for several months, but last time I got a Revell ‘70 Torino Cobra. After the 30% coupon was applied, the price was $28 Cdn, a steal at today’s prices. In checking their website, I just noticed they are not showing stock in any stores near me, so I hope that’s just temporary. Seems like a lot of supply chain issues since all this tariff nonsense started, so maybe it’s just that. Since I haven’t actually been in the stores to check the shelves, I can’t even say they don’t have them for sure. Websites aren’t always accurate, I’ve noticed.

They do in my area of Canada.

Me too! I don’t want it taking out any of my other builds on the shelf due to some brake malfunction!

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.