Casey

This is something James Duff has pointed out a few times when modified reissues are discussed, and I tend to agree with him, especially when one takes the time to look at Revell's pattern regarding all-new kits of the past six or seven years. '50 Olds, '57 Ford Sedan, '72 Cutlass, etc. Two versions of the same basic kit design are what we should realistically expect from any given bi-scale Revell subject, so I don't forsee any "additional" kits based on the '70 Hemi 'Cuda.

Contact Bob Dahl, Bill. He'll help you out with the plating: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/profile/3677-426hemiman/

Confirming this.

Tower Hobbies has them in stock, priced at $39.95 w/free shipping.

I see Kevin (White) is actively posting on the Coffin Corner 2 forum again, and he last visited here in August, so maybe he's refunded Clyde's money by now...

No, only in lime green and two different shades of blue--one a darker metallic, the other a slightly brighter, closer-to-royal blue color. The most recent (now discontinued) modified reissue '70 Road Runner was molded in white, however.

Look to '60s era kits like the 1/25 Revell '29 Ford Rat Rod (Model A Pickup), '31 Ford Model A, AMT '32 Vicky, '36 and '40 Ford Coupes, etc. Lots of reviews of most of the reissues of these kits in the Reviews section, too, so you can see which exact parts they contain.

A bit more info here: https://pacertruck.wordpress.com/category/pacer-pickup/ Reminds me of this earlier Pacer 4x4:

Molding the trans pan as a separate part would have been even better.

I want to say the Monogram '50 Ford pickup kit contains one, but I'm not 100% confident on that. The Revell-Monogram '40 Ford Pro Modeler convertible contains this, however: Not sure if anyone in the aftermarket offers one, but possibly Calnaga Castings or Kitchen Table Resins? Also: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/12982-columbia-two-speed-rear-axle/#comment-104326 There's a source here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/56290-columbia-two-speed-rear-end/#comment-661028

I finally finished up the front springs' rear shackle mounts, then test fit the leaf spring and shackle on each side. I had to add some shims to make the fit between the springs' rear eyes and the shackle bracket a bit more snug, so we'll see how it looks once there's some primer on everything. I added an initial piece of brass u-channel for bracing, but I still want to beef up the bracing a bit. For now, here's where it's at: The next step is to fine tune the front leaf spring brackets, then on to fitting the front axle.

Here are some close up images of the AMT '70 Monte Carlo SS's 454 BBC:

Might as well spill the beans about that next version right away... I think most of us realize publicly sharing a test shot or pre-final production version of a kit can be a bit of a risk, but here's hoping the benefits continue to outweigh any negatives when it comes to increased accuracy and scale fidelity on the final product. Being willing to listen to criticism, regardless if it's taken to heart or not, is always a good sign from any manufacturer.

Is the Heller box one of their 'standard' sizes? Might end up being cheaper for Heller and have less overall eco impact to use an existing box rather than create another size. Is that rule in inches? 36"??

I don't know what else Simil'r produced, but their automotive kits sure remind me of Accurate Miniatures' fringe kits which (IMO) appealed almost exclusively to hard core vintage racing enthusiasts. Not a good sign that Simil'r's facebook page hasn't seen an update in over two years, either.

The forthcoming ALF kit is touted as having Cartograf decals, IIRC, so maybe that will become S.O.P. company-wide within the next year or so.

Had Revell included all the options in the first kit, there would be no need for subsequent modified reissues. Done the way they chose, they now have issued three individual kits with minor differences, and saved the best (well, most heavily optioned) kit for last, just like the Revell (nee Monogram) 1/25 '50 Ford pickup, and others.

I would supect they will eventually, much like they did with the Lil Gypsy, etc, and other kits which share much of their design. An e-mail to Round2 wouldn't hurt, either.

That's been confirmed to be dead. It's been mentioned a few times here on the forum, so a quick search should give you all the details.

Sounds like it's just another reissue of the Stock version with new box art, decals, and an additional set of smoke tinted "glass", Tye: The Kats at AMT have teamed up with Dirty Donny for yet another marvellous muscle car release! This wild ‘71 Charger comes molded in pearl orange plastic and features a fabulous full-color decal sheet. It’s loaded with factory stock markings and custom creations direct from Donny! In true low-brow style, he painted the insane illustrations for the packaging too!KIT FEATURES:• Skill level 2, paint and glue required• Molded in pearl orange• Modern tooling with super-detailed chassis, motor and interior• Optional smoke-tinted windows• Deluxe decal sheet with factory markings and Donny’s wild graphics• Bonus mini display box• All new package illustrations by Donny himself

I got this, Chuck. First off, looking at Tim's pics, a can't help but think how much this kit reminds me a lot of AMT's '62 Pontiac Catalina kit, from the parts breakdown to how they are all designed. That's a good thing, as I hold AMT's '62 Catalina in very high regard. I'm sure the vast majority of people who purchase this kit will be more than satisfied. I don't see much on this kits which truly pushes the envelope so to speak, except maybe the eight-lug wheels, but I will wait to see them assembled to see how effective molding all the wheel parts separately looks. AMT's eight-lug wheels aren't exactly something which knocks your socks off, so these only need to be marginally better IMHO. Alright, on to the critiquing. Until I see a few kits assembled, I will use the built up box art car for comparison to a real car. Not sure if that red box art car is based on an earlier test shot or not, but it's pictured as an accurate representation of what's inside the box, so it's fair game for comparisons. Using Tim's pic of the box art car and a lower-angle (which will no doubt result in some counter-opinions regarding the angle of viewing), we see these two: I'll focus on differences I see in the front end for now, starting with... 1) The grille surround-- thinner and finer on the real car, heavier and more visible on the model. 2) The Pontiac arrowhead emblem at the forward face of the hood-- not sure if this is due to the overly thick grille surround or if it's just a tad bit too large 3) The headlight surrounds-- on the model, they protrude too much, and it gives the car that 'bug-eyed' look on the built model. Admittedly, they look to be a bit more recessed when viewing the individual part in Tim's pics, so maybe this was addressed between the built model and finished kit? You can see on the real car how the tops of the headlight surrounds meld tangentially into the grille surround, while the built up's headlight surround tops appear to be flush with the forward-most edge of the grille surround. 4) The body-colored strip between the grille and bumper looks a tad bit too thick. It looks worse when comparing the black car to the red built model, but compare it to a yellow car and it still appears a bit too thick to my eyes: 5) The clear corner/signal light in the front bumpers 'slot'- there are non on the model, and I don't see them among the clear molded, parts, either. Am I not seeing them or are they not included? 6) This one's hard to tell, but the outer ends of the bumper, where they curl up, look a tad bit too 'smiley' to me and a bit exaggerated, too. 7) Speaking of the bumper, it's a shame there's a prominent mold seam on each side. Not gonna be an easy fix. Again, this is a really nice kit, and I don't see any major hiccups, but I do see some details which aren't quite accurate or appear to be missing altogether (those clear bumper light lenses), so I'm looking forward to seeing a few of these built.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/49120-ihobby-preview-from-imc/?do=findComment&comment=766938

They seem to tip-toe around mentioning the ability to cut metal, and only specifically mention etching metal once: "With regard to materials, you have listed on the website that you can cut wood, acrylic, fabric, and etch on metal" Maybe it would work with brass on full power, but I doubt it would cut through stainless steel or similar very hard metals at this point. It's a very interesting concept, and for softer materials sounds ideal, especially if you don't mind everything working through a cloud, without any actual in-hand software. The whole "pauses printing when it loses connection with the cloud" doesn't sound like the most reliable thing to me, but I'm sure if you invested $4000+ a stable internet connection would be a minor concern.