Casey

I removed Ma's Resin, ABC, Promolite 2000, and Scale Auto Detail, changed MCW's link and edited RMR's name to match what's on their website, Resin Model Ranch.

There is only so much room, so something's going to get cut. If double exclamation points are the deciding factor whether or not somebody purchases a kit, we are all in big trouble. I assumed AMT calling out an opening hood was due to previous curbside/promo kits not containing such a feature. Well, 50 year has passed since George and Sam Barris, Gene Winfield, Darryl Starbird, etc. were at the top of the customizer food chain, and their names still resonate with those buying these vintage AMT kits. Why add any new names to old kits which haven't been updated for 50 years, add if we're being honest, are often outdated and not always pleasing to the eyes. They might've been neat-o for '62, but now, not so much, unless you're over the age of 62 and longing to relive your youth. Nothing wrong with that, but as James pointed out, that train is going to run out of track eventually. To be fair, Revell has done a good job of appealing to the newer generation by involving Chip Foose and for one kit at least, Stacey David. Revell seems to realize the need to develop relationships with generations not considered baby boomers. TL/DR: More info is available, but you have to do the leg work yourself.

If you never log off, but are automatically logged off when you leave, perhaps it one of your web browser's settings? Good luck, Spaceman.

Maybe the masses respond better to pretty pictures and eschew verbosity?

Ugh, that back angled rear window looks good on nothing. That definitely helps take away some of the massiveness, but this is no small car, and so much body sculpting...the wheels and tires work well with the car though.

No good Jeep CJ-7 exists in 1/25, unfortunately. Expand to other scale and there are more options.

Not sure if your comment was made in jest or not, but as Rob mentioned, it wasn't the only kit in which chrome plated seats were included: Looking at on original issue AMT '57 Ford Fairlane on eBay, the optional seats are not plated, so now I'm wondering which kit the seats in the '57 Fantasy Parts Pack are modeled after, if they are even based on a set of kit seats. The white seat in the pics above appears to be from an AMT '57 Ford Fairlane kit, but the seats in the parts pack look slightly different to me.

With the MPC Tiger Shark soon to arrive, I'd argue it's quite relevant for those wanting to build a 1/25 scale Python. After a bit of research, the closest real wheel i could find which patched is the Rader DBR 800M. http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/showWheel.php?pk=991 Not an exact match, but close, I think. I've had no luck searching with "Road Runner" name AMT used on the end of the '66 Vette Convertible box...yet.

I understand security on the web, but the need to for a new and unique password on this forum seems extreme to me, and honestly, the password generator you are using sounds like it is most likely the problem. I don't even log out, and I don't see any need to, honestly. Never had any log in issues, and no need to remember my password each time I visit. Seems a lot easier to pick a password you can easily remember, or not log out (if possible, might not be for you?).

That looks like them, thanks.

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Good info, Mark, thanks. I found this set on eBay and they arrived today, but I have no idea which kit(s) they might've originally been included with. I'm guessing AMT or MPC based on the mounting stub on the backside?

I don't think this topic is discussing the same thing you are, as this topic is for aftermarket companies, not major manufacturers like Mincraft, etc. This topic was intended to show aftermarket products which are no longer available, mostly for reference purposes, but also as a snippet of aftermarket history, too. Many talented people have offered some unique products which others may not even be aware existed, so this topic was created to help show those defunct product and mention the companies which made them.

Your idea might be taken seriously by some if there is substance behind it, but proposing something then refusing to back it up with legitimate reasons why and exactly how you think it would work, tends to make people dismiss your idea as disingenuous.

Which has nothing to do with how well a Crosley kit would sell in 2018. Greg, tell us, in detail, what this Crosley would consist of if it were to happen. Then we'll know you're serious and have legitimately considered all the design, marketing, and sales realities and potential pitfalls surrounding an all new kit. Details, details, details.

^What Curt said

You can click on the "Support" tab, then click on the instruction sheet for each kit and view all the parts: http://round2corp.com/model-kit-instructions/uploads/AMT904_1966_FordGalaxie-Instructions.pdf Round2 has also printed a silhouette of the parts on the bottom of the box, so if you have the kit in your hands, you can see the parts which are included.

Well, the rear shackle bracket didn't work out as well as I had hoped they would, so they were removed and the frame rails smoothed in preparation for new brackets...hopefully the third time's the charm. It's kind of a funky area as the the frame rails are closer together at the rear mounts than they are at the front mounts, so some type of offset would be necessary to keep them parallel. After lots of measuring and calculating (yes, math!), I think I came up with a solution, so we'll see how that works out in a few days. The good news is the rear shackles and bolts can still be used, and no offset will be necessary for the shackles. There's enough vertical room to work with, due to the angle of the shackles, so the front and rear leaf spring eyes should remain close to parallel. The frame rails were marked where the leaf's eye lines up, and you can see where I plugged an old hole next to the mark with some styrene tubing and rod. The new rear shackle bracket will cover the plug, and the pivot point will now be below the frame rail, so offset and clearance are no longer a complicating issue. Thanks for the nudge, Joe.

That color works very well with this land barge of a car. I'll have to check out your Datsun pickup progress, too.

I think the 1/24 Monogram '36 Ford would be a better starting point for a fenderless roadster. You'd still have some work to do, but the fenders are separate and there is a full frame, so no need to separate the two. Plus, you like old school hot rods, and this kit hasn't changed a whole lot over time, so it does have that vintage feel to it.

Should be $100-$200 depending upon how nice the box is. Check out completed listings on ebay to get a good idea.

Hmmm, knows of any kits available to build this? http://www.hotrod.com/articles/prototype-1969-ford-boss-bronco-resurfaces-40-years/?sm_id=organic_fb_HRN_trueanthem&utm_campaign=&utm_content=5a9abf7c04d30110c17f1857&utm_medium=&utm_source=

Looks like the Revell '66 GTO is finally available:

There is an existing AMT '36 Ford review topic... I certainly understand Mike's thinking, as your post is all over the board, mentioning a '36 Ford roadster, but not which kit (Monogram had one, too), mentioned the one-piece frame and fenders, then mentioning an aftermarket resin body, and finally jumping into real Ford coupes. It would be very helpful to everyone if you were a bit more clear with what you're trying to discuss, especially when posted in the Reviews sections. Had you posted a reply in the above AMT '36 Ford review topic, that would have probably made things much easier and smoother or all. Maybe a new topic under the Tips section or in Gen Disc. would've been better if this is supposed to be about modifying, kitbashing, or some other form of building/working on the AMT '36 Ford kit?

You might also want to look into photoetched brass seat belt material which can be painted. Sounds counterintuitive to use something solid to replicate something made of fabric, but the texture/weave of a real seatbelt is so tight an fine that it's difficult to replicate in scale. You need something with subtle texture so the belts don't appear smooth, but not something where the texture/weave is too coarse making them look out of scale. I picked these p/e brass racing harnesses up on eBay last year but have yet to use them. I added a piece of clear packaging tape to the back (to prevent bending while being stored) as they measure .005" thick (with the tape), so probably closer to .003" thick for the belts alone. I saw these within the last few weeks on eBay, and I think they came from either Japan or China: