Chris V

@krassandbernie is currently working on creating a resin transkit to accurately convert Revell’s ‘31 Sedan to a Coupé.

Just got my latest order of parts including the new 1957-64 Olds/Pontiac 9.3” Rear ends, custom “mirrored” 1953-54 Studebaker front pans, and 4-71 supercharger package for Revell’s 1950 Oldsmobile. The surface detail is amazing so do yourself a favor and order the parts in the clear superfine detail resin. It’s definitely worth the higher price!

1) I agree - and actually think the colored plastic makes it kinda cool. 2) They appear to be the same BBS-style wheels that have been included in every reissue since the mid-nineties tooling update.

I’m not trying to be smart, but it’s virtually impossible to tell from a picture, as the color will display slightly differently on most digital screens depending on type and settings.

Many of Round2’s recent AMT reissues include tall early fifties’ Firestone Whitewall bias-ply tires with pad-printed Whitewall inserts like the type, you’re looking for. They have even been issued as a stand-alone parts pack some years ago. Sources include the latest reissues of the following AMT kits: 1932 Ford Victoria “Lil’ Viky” 1936 Ford Coupé 1941 Plymouth (Coca Cola) 1949 Ford Coupé 1949 Mercury 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside 1950 Ford Convertible “Showboat” 1953 Studebaker Starliner (tin box) 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air “Pepper Shaker” 1957 Ford Fairlane

I have an awful hard time imagining that an El Camino version has not been a part of the plan all along… 😉

The closest thing you’ll find to a Lincoln Y-block is the engine in AMT’s “Customizing Boat Kit”. Given that the kit is from around 1960 the detail leaves quite a bit to be desired. However I’ve found that the bellhousing and transmission from the OHV V8 in AMT/Lindberg’s 1934 Ford Pickup lines up well with the molded in starter for installation in a vintage style build:

Ukrainian based Red Wheel Models (sold stateside by Iceman Collections) offers a fully detailed Curbside 1948 Cadillac Sedanette (less engine) and has a 1937 Lincoln Zephyr Coupé in the works. They’re close to $ 200 a piece, but beautifully detailed multi media kits.

If you’re looking for 1:24 wheels, look no further than Monogram’s 1978 Chevy ElCamino

Gravity-Colors and Zero Paints offer seceral engine colors (Zero toned theirs after the Testors bottles).

This kit is an ‘83: https://diolexproduction.com/products/1-25-3d-print-resin-cadillac-fleetwod-brougham-1983-transkit-for-revell?_pos=4&_sid=975e53a7d&_ss=r

You're welcome! A few days ago i stumbled across this German 3D Printer, who offers a number of full kits of this generation Cadillacs in 1:25 scale: https://diolexproduction.com/search?q=Cadillac&options[prefix]=last

No need for transkits: Revell made a “Nash Bridges” ‘71 Convertible kit based on the old Monogram 1:24 kit.

That's great news!!! Hopefully I can get him to print some sets of Campagnolo wheels and tires for my Gunze/Mr. Hobby Fiat Abarths.

No, they’re from AMT’s 1939/40 Sedan kit. The lower set is from AMT’s original issue 1936 Ford Coupé/Convertible.