Casey

It was a "one and done" kit- released in that version only once and not all that popular. I know two members have the kit with wheels missing, and you stated you need it to be complete, so that elimintaes their kits. I was looking for the same kit for the Minilite wheels and one member generously donated them to me. The kits are not hard to find on eBay for $20, so that might be your best route.

Ah, that makes more sense. I'll have to do some tire measuring and wheel test fitting...

The MPC/AMT Shebly Cobra 427 does have a 4-speed trans, but it's so generic it's hardly worth using IMHO. I believe this trans/engine is from either the Revell 1/16 Camaro Berlinetta or Firebird SE kit, as the 4-speed was only available in 3rd gen Camaros in '82, but Revell could've kept th engine the same when the re-tooled the kit into and IROC-Z later in the '80s: It's not perfect, but it's a great stating point for a Saginaw/Muncie 4-speed if that's what you're after.

I have to say eModelCars.com is a breeze to use, for both buying and selling. I received my first purchased item this week from Chris and listed a few things for sale tonight, mostly resin-cast wheels. I do have one suggestion- a "Parts" section would be very useful as one of the main categories.

Which blanked out tires are or were these in previous releases of this kit? Goodyear Wrangler RTSs? Wrangler ATs?

You can glue it back together, but you'll always see the joint, so it's best to replace the part. Which kit is the piece(s) from?

Love it!

1) Price- higher than most were willing to pay compared to a typical $10 kit of the day. 2) Subject- as Mark said, they're just not that popular. I think Ken touched on that fact that the 1:1 cars weren't all that popular either. 3) Availability- these were never mass-merchandised at chain stores, so that makes them less available to the general public. I have no problem with you having a slight emotional attachement to theses kits, but if you want honest answers, you should be willing to put aside you personal feelings and listen.

I agree with Mark 100% on this one. The '46-'48 Chevy is not a popular subject with the general public, and IMHO is much like other cars which used to top the SAE Most Requested new kit lists-- '54 Ford, Hudson Hornet, '48 Tucker, '58 Edsel, '96 Ford Crown Victoria, etc.-- in that they appeal to model building enthusiasts (MBEs), but not the general public. Now the average MBE has no problem dropping $35 for a kit this detailed and well engineered, but after the enthusiast market is satisfied, it takes a few years to sell out the remaining kits to non-enthusiats, who compare the box art and price to a Revell '48 Ford kit, and nine out of ten are going to purchase the Revell kit. And how does one get ahold of Revell's sales numbers for specific kits? I have to wonder why a company would boldly state "Accurately scaled, Fully detailed" on the box top, yet not include a single picture of the actual kit to show off the detail? While the box art is great, it gives the buyer very little idea of how accurate the model inside is, or even what it looks like when built. Now, had Galaxie tooled up sister '70 Dodge Challeger and '70 Plymouth 'Cuda/Barracuda kits, they'd be on their third production run.

Are those the large diameter Chevy rally wheels from the recent Revell '57 Bel Air release? I like the body combo. It reminds me of the nose conversions they had for VW Beetles in the '70s.

IMHO, this is a situation where it's best to pay up and buy the real fittings instead of trying to come up with a cheaper solution. The real fittings (and the nice Detail Master scale versions) are not simply hex shaped pieces of various lengths, so unless you're willing to do a lot of very tedious work to replicate the real fittings, I suggest you bite the bullet and buy the pre-made fittings. I guess it depends upon how close is close engough for you, really. The naked eye is very good at noticing small differences between what something looks liek and what it should look like, so if you want accuracy, use the most accurate scale product. You're right that the fittings, hoses, and hard lines aren't cheap, though. I probably spent close to $100.00 at Model Empre in '96 for all of the pre-made line pieces for this 1/16 scale Funny Car:

If there's a specific color (or Dupli-Color #) you're looking for, try searching online for it. I was able to track down and order a 1988 Nissan color that DC had long discontinued, but my local Bumper To Bumper had one in a warehouse and got it for me.

Perry's Resin makes the Daytona conversion, IIRC. There are some pic of the interior tub on the SA faorum, and stock door panels and front seats are included with this version, but the rest is still NASCAR-like. I looked over an original DOH version Sunday and it had street tires and vane-type mag wheels, though I don't think they are Vectors. Not everyone is going to build this kit as the General Lee (myself included), so if it has to be marketed and packaged as a DOH kit by Round2, that's fine by me. Round2 might even surprise us by doing some re-tooling and making this issue even closer to factory stock (such as including a rear seat). Quite honestly, I'd love to see just about ANY semi-modern (i.e., not a 1908 Oldsmobile) 1/16th scale vehicle re-issued, and the DOH Charger probably hasn't seen the light of day since the '80s. Kudos to Round2 for making this one happen. Oh, and if anyone from Revell is reading this, we sure would love to see the 1/16 '34 Ford coupe re-issued.

"Due Early October, 2010" Woo-hoo!

LMK on the shipping cost for the 1/16 Chevy 4x4, Chris!

The bodies are 1/43 scale, the engines 1/20 scale.

In all honesty, 1/16th scale stuff doesn't appeal to many people, but there's no conspiracy. I've seen the 1/16th Minicraft kits at local hobby shops, so they're out there. I have the '01 issue of the '31 Ford pickup which contains essentially the same "hot rod" parts as their other kits- hopped up Flatty, Halibrand-type wheels, pie-crust slicks, and skinny front tires. Unfortunatley, the way the slicks were designed makes it impossible to use them with 1/16 scale wheels from any other manufacturer. The rear wheels push into the slicks from the back, and the hole in the backside of the slick is 3/4 the diameter of the slick itself. They're a bit like the wheels and tires in Monogram's 1/24 Boot Hill Express, Orange Hauler, and Lil' Coffin kits in regards to how they fit. I wish they would've made the front tires taller, as they look too small and short on the finished model. The wheels are decent and have tri-bar spinners, but they could be better, or at least more realistic and a bit less toy-like IMHO. The Halibrand wheels in the Revell 1/16 '34 Ford Coupe are far superior and much more realistic. I've only assembled the bed on this kit, but the fit was good and there was zero flash on any of the parts, so I see no reason to suspect the rest of the kit wouldn't go together easily. The quick change rearend is nicely done as is the flathead engine (especially the chromed headers), and the underside of both the bed and floor board have a realistic woodgrain texture, but the bed bottom is riddled with ejector pin marks.

I agree, and thought it might be the 1/25 DOH Charger kit instead, but that's listed separately on their 'site for $16.xx

Saw this mentioned on the SAE forum...Tower Hobbies lists the MPC 1/16 scale Dukes of Hazzard '69 Charger kit for $28.99 as "Order Pending". Any word if this kit is being re-issued by Round2?

I would actually use the Satellite kit as the base model, instead of the GTX. You can browse around the Library at www.hamtramck-historical.com for pics, brochures, and info, then decide exactly how you want to "build" your Road Runner. The Satellite and GTX kits each offer different hoods and interiors, and the '70 GTX or '70 Road Runner kits can add in a few more parts to the mix if needed.

Does this release include decals for the rear quarter window louvers, Rick? I've built both an original U.S. Marines and the yellow Revelleder versions, and once you get the front and rear body caps superglued in place, the rest is easy.

I don't speak Nissan code, but if you mean the last generation Twin Turbo 300ZX, it's a nice kit. Tamiya also did a convertable version.

The only pics on eBay I can't copy are those which are hosted by Auctiva and are image protected. Otherwise, it's right-click and Save.

Oooooooooh, free shipping!

This kit will be a huge seller IMO. Prius owners are very loyal, and Fujimi would be wise to market the kit in a 100% post-consumer recycled paper box, and since styrene is recyclable (at least at the molding location), I guess one could claim the kit itself is made from recycled plastic, too.