Casey

Definitely. The outer ends of that bumper tab are rather unique. Looks like an exact match:

True, and while the matching wheelbase issue is a very important factor (IMHO), it's not the only factor to be considered. I suspect to make serious modifications, Round2 wants to hedge their bets in the "this is definitely going to sell briskly" direction, too. I think that has happened with the Supernatural Impala, no doubt due to the legit TV show tie-in. I'm honestly nor sure how well those annually updated 1:1 big cars you mentioned would sell as 1:25 kits. Maybe fodder for another topic. Was it supposed to be 5280, i.e. 1320 x 4? They have, although some were ex-Lindberg kits in the oddball 1/20 scale. There were have been several AMT '90s era kits re-issued-- GMC Sonoma, Ford Lightning F-150, '88 Mustang GT, Plymouth Prowler, and '94 Mustang GT come to mind. I think we'll see more re-issues aimed and the Gen Xers soon enough.

Thanks, Steve. One more, a bumper and valance panel combo, early Camaro sized or so: Backside: Top view:

Just like the 1:1 restorers, now we're getting into date codes. ?

Once you start doing that, where do you stop? I suspect that was a topic discussed regarding the AMT '63 Chevy II Wagon, and they decided it was best to create an all-new kit instead of backdating the Boss Nova. Once you upgrade the engine, then the exhaust to match up with it, and the front and rear suspension, then modify the chassis to make it all play nicely together, and whoops, it no longer fits inside the body shell nicely, and wow does that engine bay with the molded in wires look terrible now...definitely a slippery slope. Where do you stop and run the risk of turning customers off by not going far enough or not leaving things well enough alone? I suspect the latter (and nostalgia) is why we see so little of what you suggest. Not sure how many other new-in-the-'90s kits Round2 could modify like they did with the '67 Impala/Supernatural 4-door hardtop, though. Shared wheelbases are key, and some of the tooling is one-off and funky (Wagonrod, Phantom Vickie), so not much potential for heavily modified reissues there. Heck, they'd do well just to re-issue the '94 S-10 SS/LS, '96 S-10 Sportside, '95 S-series Blazer, Ford Rangers (both bed styles), and '55 Chevy Stepside with the Street Machine parts.

Try a tiny bit of superglue for the tacking part, then flow the liquid cement into the joint after the tape is removed.

The rotating display stand (powered by a rubber band) which first appeared in the 1/25 MPC '65 Dodge Monaco 2+2 Hardtop kit, seen at the center left in the below image: The same rotating stand then migrated to and was included with the AMT Car Craft Magazine Dream Rod kit: The instruction sheet shows how the parts were to be assembled, and how to power the base: The display base remained with the CC Magazine Dream Rod through its transition into the Tiger Shark, touted here on the end of the MPC #502 issue box: The rotating display stand is still included with the Tiger Shark kit, and can be found in the most recent MPC #876 issue, from 2018: The rotating display stand was also available separately as a mail-away item for $.50 each, as shown on this vintage MPC insert:

That's where I think you are way off. Other than construction companies, nobody buys a single cab pickup, much less a long bed. Short beds have much more appeal. I think if people want a 1/25 scale version, they tend to learn toward what they have in their driveway, so extended and double cab trucks. Considering the different frames, interiors, and bed lengths which would be necessary for standard, extended, and double cab versions, you can see why it's a major investment for any model company. Really, Revell would be wise to just reissue this kit as it is.

Here are the instructions for the race version: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1412/monogram-2111-triumph-tr7-racer 1/24 Monogram Triumph TR7 Wedge: 1/24 Monogram Triumph TR8:

Yes, someone mentioned the Kelsey-Hayes Mag Star wheels were included the original release of this Corvette kit, but they are no longer in the kit, and they are not included in this forthcoming re-issue. This kit has gone through many changes over the years, but what is shown in Steve G's images on page 2 is what the soon-to-be-released kit will include.

Is there a production date on the bottom of your '77 Pinto box? The white letter Rally GTs might've been a rolling change, it sounds like.

Thanks. Never would have guessed that, as there appears to be a leaping/pouncing large cat at the top right. ? Thanks, that appears to be a match, too: Thank you. Thanks, I'll have to do some online sleuthing.

Looks like it was issued in 2002 during the Revell-Monogram days:

Here are the instruction sheets for the T 389 John Greenwood GTCorvette: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1356/amt-389-john-greenwoods-corvette ...and the ACCLLERATOR Street 'N' Strip 'Vette: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/965/amt-accellerator-street-strip-vette Some unique and interesting parts for sure.

I recently picked up a grille from an older issue, and noticed a round emblem on the lower left, under the FORD nameplate...: ...which I discovered was this:

May want to check into the re-issued AMT Ford Courier, too, as the included tires have period "Firestone Super Sports" in white lettering on the sidewalls, though they appear to be the same ol' Polyglas GT base tire. Good pics in Zach's UG topic here:

A few more I could use help identifying. Roof section for a '63-'67 Corvette?: MPC '73 Mercury Cougar?: Top, AMT Tuff Truck grille? #3 looks early Mustang custom-ish. #4 looks early Camaro like. I think #6, the fender, is for the Multi-Maverick?: IMC VW Beetle?:

You're going to do very well here. ? Welcome, aboard., Steve.

https://www.detailmaster.com/products/dm-2910-exhaust-shields-fuel-straps-for-trucks https://www.ebay.com/itm/153996193385

Original issue from 1999, kit #85-7646?: The custom only Custom Silverado and Waverider Boat, kit #85-7666, also from 1999: Performance? ?? 2006 re-sissue: Looks like Revell also re-issued the stock version in 2006 under the "Trucks" sub-brand, as kit #85-7205: 2009 re-issue, #85-7200: What is missing from the above custom version which prohibits building the truck stock?

Not sure. Depends upon what remains and what state it is in. More here:

Did you take that at center of the UTSA court? ? I should be good on bolt and rivet heads for a while. ?

"Best" is always relative, but the three main options are: 1/24 Monogram kit, which I believe has been irreversibly modified into the Pulldozer version 1/25 Revell Snap-Together kit...not great 1/25 MPC Snap kit-- better, nice body, but would need to be combined with full-detail kit underpinnings Info on each in the Trucks: Kit Reviews section.

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