Casey

It'd be nice if Round2 reissued the AMT '95 Chevy S-10 SS/LS kit:

I'm sure they were available as an option, if not standard, but they just seem a bit out of place on a "cheap" truck. I can't blame Round2 one bit for including them, though.

That's a good thing, but whitewall tires on a low-line D-100?

I've seen this movie before...

Pretty much. Just glad to have this one back, even though it's from the Lesney era of not-the-best AMT kits.

None of the 1/24 Monogram '39 Chevy kits ever included stock hubcaps/wheel covers. Looking at the brochure, it appears they all came equipped with steel wheels and small chrome plated (or stainless steel?) hubcaps. If these are 16", I think the Goodyear Airhwheel tires from the 1/25 Revell '37 Ford Pickup and Panel Truck kits would be a good choice:

Thanks, Luc. The B.R.A.T. returns, but no turbine engine for the GMC Astro 95 this time around.

Could be, but it could also preliminary box art, too. Round2 displayed the Aurora Racing Scenes-like box art at that very show, which ended up being very different. Looks like a different mini-bike than the one included with the MPC '86 El Camino, too. Maybe Mike W. would know more.

Maybe the Enduro is the first among others to be reissued? Guess we'll have to wait and see. I learned to ride on a Yamaha Endura 125, so hopefully Krylon's School Bus Yellow is still available so I can paint the model the same color.

Do these three kits all contain the same boat?

I don't recall who posted these images (or maybe a link to them?), but if my memory is correct, they are some of Tom West's reference photos mentioned in the article Daniel posted above, and were part of the SLM article:

Did anybody pick up the 1/32 AMT '63 Corevtte kit yet? I'm curious to see see what the decals sheet is like.

In a topic about the 1/16 Aurora Racing Scenes? Not to mention you've posted those at least twice in other topics... It shouldn't be difficult to read a post title and understand what the O.P. is wanting to discuss. If you don't have anything to add related to the topic being discussed, fine, but show a little respect for what others do wish to discuss, and for those who do have a legitimate interest in discussing the topic at hand.

Hmmm, too late to edit? (In my defense, those white stripes are really hard to see...the wheels...)

For those looking for a set of these wheels, be advised what's pictured on the outside of the box does not always match what's found inside the box. Case in point the MPC/Ertl '69 Barracuda reissue, kit number 6070: Wow!, the K-H 'recall' wheels!!, SWEET!: Oh wait, why are six-lug(!!), 12-hole wheels shown on the side of the box as the optional wheels?: The parts don't lie-- no 'recall' wheels included: *nope they're there* Oh, did you think white body side stripes were included, too? Sorry, you only get black stripes: *They are included, just hard to see in this pic*:

Maybe, but not the point of Capitalism. If you provided a platform from which people could sell their wares, would you intentionally decrease your potential profit by limiting the final sale values?

That's exactly where the link led to. Once that website/forum went under, so did the link. Thank you for posting the article in its entirety, Daniel. It's always interesting to read the history and details behind the products, and how the different companies are interrelated, even if only through their use of the same facilities, such as Binder Tool & Molding in Windsor, Ontario, also discussed here: The "History of Drag Racing Models" three-parts series published on SAE in the '90s also touched upon a few of the things mentioned in this article, but not nearly in depth. Was it you, Daniel, who wrote those articles, by chance? Back to the 1/16 Racing Scenes kits, they really were designed by an expert hand, as you can see once the parts are in your hands, but there were some compromises in a few areas/parts, which left me a bit disappointed. The main chassis structure, for instance, was a one-piece affair, unlike the Revell Funny Car chassis, which consisted of several pieces, and main right and left halves. Considering the real Funny Car chassis was constructed from round tubing, the Revell design was the way to go for realism, but the Aurora chassis was designed for ease of manufacture, as the 'inside' of the chassis (where the driver's seat and engine fit into) had flattened tubing walls, so the cross-section of the tubing was D-shaped, instead of the correct O-shape. Maybe not a deal breaker for some, but is just looks wrong compared to the Revell chassis. I was never a big fan of 'working' engine features, either, as the engine is never going to actually work, so I would've been perfectly happy to see those inner parts left out, but they make sense when viewed in the big picture of the Racing Scenes as a whole, and especially the Speed Shop kit. Now, the rear M&H slicks, front tires, and American Racing 5-spoke spindle mount wheels are some of my absolute favorite model parts of all time, and the Donovan engine was not too shabby, either. The seated and standing driver figures, as well as the Funny Car body kit figures, are all very well done, too, and fit perfectly into the time period, as they should. Speaking of the time period, the canard wings made a very brief appearance on Funny Cars (and T/F, IIRC), then disappeared just as quickly. I believe Tom West photographed the Radici & Wise Vega F/C, which was using canard wings at that time, so that might explain their inclusion:

Glad I checked that post and found the 1/12 Revell Yamaha 250 DT Enduro is scheduled to be reissued:

My understanding is when George Toteff left AMT to start MPC, AMT received the right of first refusal on new MPC kits. One of the Corvette annuals and the 1928 Ford Model A Tudor were released first by AMT, then later by MPC, so the '68-'72 Chevy C-series kit would seem to fall in line with that. I don't think the chassis plate was shared with either the earlier Ford nor Chevy kits, however. Comparing the AMT '63 Chevrolet pickup's chassis plate piece...: ...to the AMT '67 Chevrolet pickup kit's chassis plate piece...: ...the '67 has a new transmission crossmember, the right side exhaust has been deleted, there are notches for where the bed and cab gap would be, and the bed floor extensions rearward of the bed's wheel wells are shaped differently, too. I think it was an all new piece designed by MPC, and unrelated to any earlier AMT-designed kit parts.

Found some close up images of the clear head and tail light pieces, courtesy of an older eBay listing:

This forum isn't really set up as a merchant type site, whereas other sites such as eBay and Etsy are. Not every forum can nor should be a place to conduct business, just as other sites shouldn't be a place to have in depth discussions. Why would you limit yourself to selling them to people who visit this forum? Your above statement reads like you have an issue with selling something to someone else, then seeing the new owner asking more for the same item you sold. A previous time this topic came up, when Harry and I were still moderators, we asked if any members would be willing to volunteer their time to moderate and ensure the Trading Post sections ran smoothly and to be responsible for any disagreements or snaggles which might take place if selling was allowed. Guess how many members volunteered? That's why eBay works just fine for most people-- you pay for the potential of not having to resolve issues when people don't abide by the rules, are dishonest, or intentionally make things difficult. Who would volunteer to do that here, for free, and guarantee themselves to be totally unbiased no matter what the situation? That person (or persons) would also have to commit to staying in that role for as long as needed, regardless if they got annoyed or frustrated from dealing with people's complaints and drama. Does anybody want that responsibility to fall upon their shoulders? We had members who couldn't even complete trades they agreed, but once money is involved, things escalate. I was involved with a few trades and outright sales (despite that being explicitly banned here on the forum) which went sour here on the forum when I was a moderator, and I can say without a doubt it does not benefit the forum as a whole in any way to involve selling. Too many different expectations, not enough (well, any, really, since there is no selling allowed here, so why would there be selling?) rules regarding delivery time, method, money management while the sale is in process, etc.--- all things sites like eBay handle for both the buyer and seller for a small fee. If you're an optimist, be thankful we have a the Trading Post and Wanted sections which allow members to get rid of and acquire things. For the vast majority of members, those sections work very well, and almost all of us are aware of other resources (eBay, Etsy, etc.) for those who prefer to sell outright. I'm not resistant to change, but we each have to consider the forum as a whole, not just our individual wants and desires, when we wish to see changes made. If it's something which would only benefit a small number of members, it's probably not a good idea to implement that change.

Yes, I read that the first time you posted it. Close enough so I can see the individual areas to determine if there is any texture. The shot is overexposed to my eyes, with lots of light reflected off the high areas, such as the folds in the jackets, leaving the image as a whole a bit washed out. I'm not denying it appear to be a excellent printed item, I just want to be able to discern some details myself. When I feel satisfied the 3D printed items I wish to buy meet my requirements, I'll have no issue purchasing them. That time is not now for me.