tim boyd

What Alan said....great discussion here, guys! TB

Andy, not sure if you are directing your question to me, but if you are, a 429 SCJ with the Ram-Air setup would be my first choice.....TB

Alan, I respect your perspective and thoughts on many model car related issues. However, in this case related exclusively box art, I as both a modeler and a retired Marketing Executive am a very big supporter of Round 2's revisiting original and early reissue box art in their current product range. I suspect Round 2's leadership team, were they willing to go on the record (publicly, that is), would confirm that their current approach to box art for reissues is a key "why buy" for many of their customers. I also realize that this could be a generational preference, and that model builders of more recent generations may have no emotional or other connection to these "old timer" box art configurations....TIM

Roger....very, very tasty. Best of all, it's done. I don't ever remember anyone building this kit just the way you did, so kudos on a very creative and very realistic interpretation of the subject! TIM

Derrick....very, very, very nice! Way to go....TB

Compared to another Revell kit tooling where I was asked to critique some first-round test shots, these photos show an already very refined product. Still, six months sounds a little optimistic to me. In any case, certainly will be something to look forward to! TB

Rex...cool Sprint kitbash!!!! TB

Patrick - Personally, I'm not much of a fan of the '73, but I'd love to see the 1972 Sprint as another derivative of the new Boss 351 tool....great idea! TB

Very cool project, and truly great Barry Lobeck-esque stance, too! Bravo....TB

FWIW, and if I am remembering correctly, I have counted among these 12 pages of speculation just three guesses that more or less align with what I think this project might actually be. So, if my hunch turns out to be correct, nearly everyone here is going to have a very big surprise when they finally make the announcement Of course, just like everyone else here, I could be totally wrong!!!! TB

Thanks James for the excellent photos and coverage of the kit reveals.... All....I am pretty sure you can count on a Mach 1 version of the '71 Mustang (with appropriate power under the hood) to be in place for a future version of the kit tool... TB

Dave...I seem to recall the rear fenders coming from the Revell '32 Street Rod series (probably the three or five window Coupe kits), although they were cut down in a manner similar to the real cars that inspired the model. I don't have time right now to check for sure, but I think this was covered in some detail in the two-part article feature on the car in the other model magazine about 10-12 years ago or so. And thanks for the comments! TB

Ian....no nods intended but interesting that you see that link. Maybe it was active in my subconscious as I build the car??? Thanks for the comments...TB

Rodney - Loaded with character, excellent workmanship, and tons of period correct detail. Bravo! Like others here, I also especially like your color choice. Way to go! TIM

Paul, thanks for your thanks. One of the most enjoyable parts of the hobby for me is being able to draw attention to the variety of model car topics and the skills and creativity of their builders out there (here) in the world of model car builders. Connecting two talents like you and Tim Slesak is a big part of that. Cheers....TB

John...that is great info you just gave us. Congrats on owning such a cool car (particularly in Grabber Lime....so. so cool!!!), and thanks from all of us for letting Revell scan your car while developing their kit. Best regards....TIM BOYD

Roger....looking really good so far. Cool build idea and cool execution! FYI only, here's the model Dennis referenced above in his post above,,, Like many others I am sure, I'll be watching your progress on this one. TIM

Very, very nicely done! Congrats, and thanks for sharing them here! TB

That is one sharp looking Bronco model! Really, really well done! Congrats to you Roger or if you did not build it, to whoever else did it....TB

Guys, just a caution that I've noticed over the last few years that "ScaleMates" kit info is sometimes partly or completely wrong. Always a good idea to authenticate any important info seen there with a post on this or other authoritative Model Car forums/boards....TB

Thx Ron for reminding me of the third version of the kit....my post above has been updated accordingly. I don't remember the exact source of the plug wiring for this project, but I always try to make those wires "lay" authentically as you have noted. Most recently I have been mostly using the pre-wired distributors from Morgan Automotive Details. Highly recommended, as Larry G. would say. Best....TB

Steve....I caught that immediately after my original post and changed it. But apparently the edit did not take for some reason. My mistake. Sorry 'bout that...TB

This is an epic build project and a great result. Also, be sure to check out Paul's build thread to see all the details and work incorporated here! TB

Paul....big, big congrats on pushing this one through to the finish line. Way to go, my Man!!!! TB .

SWEEEETTTTTT!!!!! TB PS - that interior photo just sings in every possible way. Great work! TB