Casey

I used to like you, Most. Yes, it definitely would, though. At least they didn't do it the way Minicraft did with it's hot rodded 1/16 Model A kits....horrible.

Simplicity? I don't care for this style of wheel, either, but they can be made in one-piece, and still locate positively in the tire. Plus, the builder needn't worry about getting any glue not paint on the tires, since the wheels are finished prior to installation inside the tire...which brings us back to Erik's points. Revell has been using these for a few years (maybe a decade plus?) on their Snap Tite kit wheels. I think the '34 Ford coupe might've been one of the first to use them, but the '77 Monte, '57 Bel Air, '63 Vette, and others use the same style wheels. My thought is they originated in die-cast model kits, as they seem to be easier to assemble in a production setting where a perfect installation on the tires isn't nearly as critical. I want to say the Revell '68 Mustang kits have this style of wheels, too, and the Bullitt and '68 CJ kits were based on a die-cast model. Maybe the same thin with the Vanishing Point '70 Challenger, too?

He must've been pretty good 'cuz he got his own line of tires!:

I think I grabbed this picture from Dean Milano's 'site, but does anyone have any more on SC Miller and what he/they made, other than this Lincoln? I'm pretty sure this is 1/25 and totally unrelated to the 1/32 Revell kit, and I know I saw a newer Lincoln Mark V(?) on eBay a few months ago made by SCM, too, but I don't recall if I saved a picture. Here's the '56:

The Revell '69 and '70 Grande bodies seem to be well proportioned at first glance, but the convertible-with-a-separate-hardtop-roof-section makes for a lot of modifying. The box art is great, though. I think this is the AF/X body, which I have recently seen on a certain auction 'site, too: If you're feeling adventuresome, PM me your address and accept the challenge :

I would expect the Duster kit to be next in line for production, and if Revell follows the same pattern, that would mean we'd see it in 2018 or 2019.

The '64 Comet Caliente kit was in production six years ago, and marketed by Model King: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3155&hl=comet

These appear to be the same wheels, only de-chromed? I can't tell if wheel #3 (the first rear wheel, left to right) has a flashed over center bore or not, but it looks like #4 does: Are the "'60s Sizzle" issue wheel just so laden with undercoating that the texture is lost after they were plated? And why does the Countdown go from 62, 61, 60, then back up to 69?, 68, 67???

Isn't the side trim represented by decals on the decal sheet? I'm thinking that due to the "barb" spur section of the Rat Roaster's trim, Revell decided to not make that a permanent, prominent feature on the body, and instead provided the decals for those who want to to build an accurate replica. Did anyone else notice the hood, fenders, rad shell, radiator/electric fan, firewall and rear wheel houses are on a separate sprue? Hmmm, that sure makes it easy to leave those out of the next, modified reissue of this kit...

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=49169

Interesting that the "SOCK IT TO ME" decal will be included this time around, as I thought that reference had been mostly lost over the years:

I think what's needed is a traditional '32 Ford kit (bodystyle?) with a beam front axle, buggy sprung rear suspension, and maybe some narrow Ford steelies, and the tires from the '37 Ford pickup kits? Do I dare suggest a SBC underhood? From everything I've heard and read, the last Revell Parts Pack engines did not sell well. They are still abundant and cheap on eBay, and while I'm not really sure how Revell actually produces the parts packs vs. an entire kit, I tend to think it's just easier to run and market/sell an entire kit versus a few parts which have limited appeal to the general public. Maybe once Revell finishes rolling in the profits from the Rat Roaster, a new traditional Deuce will be announced for 2014.

Welcome aboard. Your English is just fine.

I think it was a mistake to not go 100% and make the model as true to the 1:1 as realistically possible. I understand why Revell may have made the decision to make this kit 90% accurate, but the incorrect front axle is a puzzling omission. I don't think this kit was ever intended to appease traditional scale rod builders, but rather be an accurate replica of the Rat Roaster, period.

It appears to be an auto trans in the Moebius kit. Maybe this'd be a good place to discuss which early Hemis found are found in which kits, and which of those early Hemis is "the best". Is the AMT '57 Chrysler's Hemi better than the Moebius 300's? I recall the Monogram Boothill Express' early Hemi has nice valve covers, but the rest of the engine isn't so hot, and IIRC, the Lil Coffin includes the same valve covers as the BE.

Awesome kit history, Chris.

The last reissue, the M/T red Revelleader, was priced at $35-$40 from what I recall, so I would expect this one to be in the $40-$45 range.

I was wondering about that, as I'd eventually like a stock 1/25 '69 GTO Judge myself. I think you still need to find an interior, correct? Have you tried the Revell '72 Cutlass chassis under the MPC body?

I don't know how I missed this the first time around, but great idea and execution, Dominik.

Agreed. Don't buy it. It's a horrible kit. The MPC/AMT '71-'73 Mustang kits are much better, but still not up to modern/current kit standards.

Revell is planning to release the 1/16 Hawaiian Dodge Charger funny car again, with decals to build it as either (or maybe both?) the '71 or '72 car, like so: There may be some newly tooled up parts included this time around, too. IIRC it's the 40th anniversary of the Aurora's Racing Scenes Funny Car kits hitting store shelves in 1973, so maybe they'll tool up some American five-spoke front and rear wheels as a nod to past (and now defunct) 1/16 F/C kits? I don't know what the new parts will be, or if they'll even make the cut, so hopefully we'll see it in 2014.

I recall a few things from building the "Street Demons" re-issue in the mid '80s. 1) The actual car is very small, and being Buterra built car everything is designed to fit well together, but in a very small space. I recall the 289 small block being a semi-tight fit in the engine compartment, and ditto for the radiator. No interference issues that I remember, though. 2) The drawer pull style door handles look very out of place. I think these were a nod to the resto-mod trend which was coming on strong in the mid-late '70s, but I would suggest you replace them, or go with the shaved look. 3) If you're working on an older version the wire wheels, the tires MUST be replaced, as they are the horrible two-part variety. 4) The ribbed, rectangular air cleaner always seemed out of place to me, too, but I suppose it matches the ribbed Cobra style valve covers and oil pan. 5) Make sure you square up the chassis to ensure it's not twisted. 6) The headlights are molded as one with the headlight buckets. Drill 'em out and replace with clear lenses, as they are very noticeable at the front of the car. 7) The rear window "glass" has some engraving/etching, so you may want to straight up replace that piece. 8) A 6" chop really brings this car to life.

It's an early Hemi, which has the distributor at the rear of the engine. The Moebius Chrysler 300 kit might a good donor for the early Hemi:

Here's the link to the JF HHR: http://www.jimmyflintstonestudios.com/viewitem.php?productid=623

If you can list the specific kit you're considering, we can give some more direct feedback. There may be reviews of the kit in the Kit Reviews sections, too.