Casey

No biggie, just wanted to make sure you knew what you had, since the Revell and Aurora rear wheels do not interchange on each other's slicks.

Those are Revell tires, just FYI. I'll have to locate my Aurora tires in the meantime, as they're in storage...

I want to say the MPC/AMT '63 Corvette kit has a Muncie 4-speed in it... Maybe the MPC/AMT Shelby427 Cobra does? I know neither of the Revell 1/16th '34 Ford rod kits have a manual trans, but the auto (TH350 maybe?) they have is not too shabby.

Am I correct in assuming the Amercian Torque Thrust style wheels are included in the two most recent issues?

The rear M&H slicks, I presume? You have my attention. Any plans to do the front tires, too?

Wow, that is really an impressive model. From concept to execution, you've done one heck of a great job. Talk about an inspirational build, wow!

Wait, there's (there are) more. http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/main.php

Are you thinking of Models by Tony Custom Squads, perhaps? Old addy from 10/2000 issue of SAE: 1226 Cherry ST South Plainfield, NJ 07080 I seem to recall he produced an ambulance box that may or may not have been pictured in a back issue of SAE...

Are these new NHRA-branded kits based on existing Revell tooling, or are they all-new? I recall they released the Blue Max '71+ Mustang F/C and a few others a few years back, but I thought those were based on existing tooling.

I'm guessing the wrinkle wall slicks are meant for use with Revell rear wheels only? Are they two-piece tires? Those tri-spoke wheels would look great on a Vic Hubbard R/E Challenger, but I can't think of any other F/Cs which used them off the top of my head... The last pic shows a copy of the Aurora 392 Donovan engine, correct?

Is that the grille from the Revell 1/16 Chevy Pickup kits?

I posted too late at night to do the age math, but it's close enough. I wasn't 100% sure when the RR and Wile E kits were released, so mid '70s was my best guess.

Yes, they are very small cars. I had two of the Revell bodies in my collection for a few years and was planning to build a fenderless street version, but the odd proportions of the above model caught my eye. I wasn't sure if that was done intentionally on the model or not.

I understand there are people (namely older modelers) who are delighted to see these kits re-issued, and that's probably why Round2 chose these particular kits. I'm sure Round2 is smart enough to realize a twelve year-old isn't going to drop $22.00 on a caricature train model with the Roadrunner driving it, but a 55 year-old who originally built the kit in the early '70s when he had a paper route is. Since MPC hasn't tooled up a new kit in 20 years or so, I realize any MPC kit which is re-issued is a nostalgic type release, and I have no problem with that. Again, I hope Round2 proves my thinking wrong and has a huge sales success on their hands. FWIW, I was a big fan of Monogram's SSP program, and I picked up a few kits (White fuel tanker semi, Slingshot dragster, etc.) that I ordinarily would never have much interest in, mostly because they looked fun (though simplistic) to build. I would love to see Revell re-issue more older Revell and/or Monogram kits or backdate a few of them to original issue form, including box art- kits like the Blue Beetle '29 Ford Pickup, High Rollers series 4x4s, or even more Tom Daniel-designed kits (I loved the Hemi Semi, Rrrroain' Rail, Street Cleaner, Nova Taxi, etc. kits of a few years ago, and was hoping to see the Boss Mustang, Screamin' Vette, and Thunder Bug, etc. eventually re-appear on store shelves).

I couldn't agree more. I hope for Round 2's sake the MPC Show Rods are hits, but wasn't the Depth Charger re-issued a few years ago along with the Hardhat Hauler and the Gridiron-whatever-it-was-called? I just don't get the feeling people are clammoring for more Depth Charger kits, but maybe I'm wrong. I'm sure the Zingers will sell very well, though I can't understand why the RR and WEC kits are being re-issued, either. Maybe the re-issued Tom Daniles and Dave Deal kits from Revell are showing that there is demand for the zanier kits... I've never been a fan of MPC kits, so this news really isn't a big bummer for me, but I worry about how poor sales might affect Round 2 and in particular, future releases.

Did you shorten the body to fit a particular chassis or is that how you got the body?

I think Revell might be better off releasing a 2-n-1 Rallye 350/Cutlass S kit which would only have the Olds 350 engine, instead of both the 350 amd 455. From what I remember, the Rallye 350 had much of the same stuff as a dressed up 442 (steering wheel, wheels, rear spolier, W-30 hood, bucket seats, etc.) so I don't think there'd be a huge parts difference between the two, with the engine parts and the wild stripes being the main changes. They could even save money by not having to vacuum plate the bumpers.

Revell will have a plethora of variation options when the kit is finally released. While the old JoHan '70 Olds 442 body is decent, the shallow interior and one-piece chassis leave a lot to be desired, even when the MPC '69 Olds 442 chassis is used under the JoHan body...and you still have no W-30 hood (though AAR's hood was excellent) nor rear spoiler. I'm not a fan of 'verts or any years other than the '70 models, so I'll patiently wait for the '70 442 hardtop in a few years. And Revell, pretty please, could you release a Rallye 350 kit, too? One of my all-time favorite cars.

There could be many reasons, but the fact is everybody is losing out. Granted, JoHan kits aren't all that great, but JoHan kitted many unique subjects with nicely done bodies, and that alone means people will buy them...but only so many people want '55 Plymouth leftover bodies.

I love it. It just plain 'looks' right, and the BMF really makes the body come alive.

CLICK HERE The Accurate Miniatures 'Vette kits have that setup.

CLICK HERE The Accurate Miniatures 'Vette kits have that setup.

I was going to suggest the AMT '50/'51 Chevy kit as a donor, especially for the nose of the hood and the upper grille frame, but you beat me to it. Looks like a fun project.

Stopped at a Michael's last night and found the following for $4.99 each: AMT '34 Ford Coupe Street Rod & Chevy Camaro Concept car, '55 Chevy Cameo picjup, and USA-1 monster truck; Revell '71 Hemi 'cuda 'vert, 1/6 Street Hemi engine, Jeff Gordon NASCAR, and Dodge Magnum; and two Maisto diecasts- Hummer and Lamborghini something. I picked up the 1/6 Hemi engine and it's a pretty nice kit, though the fit between the metal block and plastic accessoried isn't the best, but a little heat on the mounting studs from a soldering gun did the trick. Definitely worth the $5.00. Saw the '57 Black Window in stock, too.

Stopped at a Michael's last night and found the following for $4.99 each: AMT '34 Ford Coupe Street Rod & Chevy Camaro Concept car, '55 Chevy Cameo picjup, and USA-1 monster truck; Revell '71 Hemi 'cuda 'vert, 1/6 Street Hemi engine, Jeff Gordon NASCAR, and Dodge Magnum; and two Maisto diecasts- Hummer and Lamborghini something. I picked up the 1/6 Hemi engine and it's a pretty nice kit, though the fit between the metal block and plastic accessoried isn't the best, but a little heat on the mounting studs from a soldering gun did the trick. Definitely worth the $5.00.