Casey

Might these be AMT employees in this sales sheet for the '37 Chevy coupe?

In fairness, Jaime didn't say "all new", but he did say "big rig", so I'm fairly confident that excludes the Ford C-series. Beyond that, I'd only be guessing.

True. I was thinking more in terms of being able to go back and clean up old posts, and replacing dead Photobucket links with directly uploaded images, etc. Probably not feasible, but doesn't hurt to ask.

Would it be possible to allow members one week to edit their posts? No ability to delete would be fine, but allowing members to edit their posts for a limited time would be appreciated. ?

Here are some images of the AMT 1964 Corvette Stingray Sports Hard Top kit's trailer: Does anyone have pics of the reissued AMT Piranha Drag Team kit's trailer? I'm curious if it's the same as the above trailer or the AMT Fireball 500 kit's trailer.

Wouldn't be the worst thing, considering their target market, but that would stretch the definition of "all new". It would almost have to be based upon the existing Ford C-series kit, so I tend to think that is not what Jamie was talking about. IMHO, it would make more sense for Round2 to create an all-new kit of a vintage subject, considering they have multiple vintage style trailers in their tooling inventory, too. Maybe the International Transtar cabover is coming back in a new form...

? Still waiting on that one. Maybe in 2021.

https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/183/amt-415-alert-drag-chevelle

Here's a review topic covering the new-in-the'90s AMT '60 Ford Starliner:

Those of us with a legitimate interest in discussing the topic and trying to find an answer did just that. Sorry for caring about this hobby and its history-- something some of us are passionate about.

Answered by Mark, VW Rabbit.

Coca-Cola doesn't have a clue about how models are made, sold, etc., and I doubt anyone there cares. Round2 pays Coca-Cola a fee in exchange for the rights to use the Coca-Cola name, logos, etc. on specified vehicles, then Round2 uses that name and brand recognition to sell model kits to the masses. It's a simple licensing agreement between the two companies, period. Round2 put their own money toward creating the all-new pop machines (both '50s and '70s style), cooler/chest, and the bottles/wooden case carriers. While not a huge investment, the new accessories are something which they can include in multiple kits, and when combined with the Coca-Cola decals and packaging, gives their kit that instant recognition and comfort for buyers. Same old Ford van kit, but now with a pop machine and new decals and box art? Boom, new kit. Choose a different subject in the tooling inventory and repeat. I would image the Coca-Cola licensing arrangement has been a huge boon for Round2, so if true, they should use it for all they can get out of it.

It doesn't appear to have been included.

AMT Corporation ceased to exist at some point after Lesney purchased the company. While this is from the '80 AMT Lesney catalog, it clearly indicted AMT no longer existed as a company itself, and was now "Lesney AMT Corporation" Then, '82...: That should clear things up. ?

It's been mentioned by a reputable source Ernie Pettit tried to acquire some JO-HAN molds a decade ago, but was unable to do so. Why, we may never know, but the molds exist. We may even hear some news in 2021...

I was definitely thinking of you when I added that to my list, and considering what Steve Goldman mentioned in the '63 Nova wagon topic, the '68/9 Coronet R/T was the one kit which seems like a can't miss subject, at least to me. I think the '68/9 Coronet bodies were excellent, and even the promo style interiors were passable with separate bucket seats. The overlap with exiting '68-'70 Mopar B-body kits in Round2's stash is the only thing which gives me pause, but I don't think it's enough to kill the idea. Factor in the vintage trailer included with both the '68 and '69 Coronet R/T kits (which, IIRC, has never appeared in any kit since), and you've got a kit(s) very similar to the forthcoming '63 Nova wagon. I don't know, either, but I have heard more than a few members her mentioned their desire for a kit of the third generation Falcon. Not sure how the first ('60-'63) and second ('64-'65) compare in popularity, but all are long gone as stock kits. I'm partial to the second gen, and seeing as the '64 Mercury Comet still exists (and should be reissued soon, IMHO), a full detail version of both Falcon and Comet might help spread the initial investment out a bit.

I don't see that ever happening from the existing Revell '68, and the existing MPC '69 is not great, either. Probably not at the top of the most likely list for Round2, but who knows. That's where the tweaks and modifications come into play. The bodies are the vintage kits' strengths, which is ideal for this type of new kit creation idea. Factor in the basic engine design work for the Pontiac V8 can be used for other full-detail Pontiac kits ('67-'69 and '70-'73 F-body, '71-'73 Pontiac X-body, etc.) and you can start to see the value for Round2. I'm not proposing Round simply create direct copies of the original kits, to be clear. Copy the accurate parts, but tweak or re-design the areas which no longer hold up to modern standards in the full detail versions. Nobody wants engines with gaping holes through the block. That engine, while interesting, might be better left out. Only a '67-'69 Firebird could utilize it stock, and I don't see a '66-7 Pontiac Tempest being all that popular. More info on the Pontiac OHC-6 here:

Interesting that the pedestal-style rear deck wing shared with the Pontiac Ventura II Sprint kit was shown on the Novacaine F/C sell sheet, but didn't appear on the box art:

Not sure this needs a unique topic, so I'll put the reissued AMT-1218 Construction Bulldozer and Lowboy Trailer kit image here for reference: Sell sheet from 1972 announcing the original issue, T-558:

I would bet the modern AMT '60 and Revell '65/'66 have filled most of the demand for that generation of Chevy pickup, despite the promo's unique longbed. Here's a 1972 AMT sales sheet featuring the never-happened T-529 Ahrens-Fox Piston Pumper:

The irony...? At any rate, they'll be available on eBay for less than the first seller, be patient. That seller is banking on the impatient folks.

That would work. Since these would be all-new, all that's needed is one original kit to scan. The '68-'69 Pontiac GTO might be a viable candidate, too, as would the '67-'68 (and '69 with significantly more work) Firebirds. The '69 would be a tough sell, as Round2 still has the MPC '69 Firebird, but start with the '67 and '68, then go from there. I really feel this is the future for Round2's new kits, and foresee this bringing several long lost or irreversibly modified kits back to market, in improved form. No, they will not be the same as original kits, but they needn't be, either. Different is fine, and if they are tweaked and improvements made along the way, even better.