The Junkman

No, it all ended 4 years ago. US Govt lost money on auto company bailout (but saved jobs) and made money on the overall economic bailout (TARP, etc). Overall, it made a profit. To keep this on topic: at what point can we expect R2 to release some (any?) new products? I've liked Revell's choices for new releases and done my part to keep them encouraged.

With all the expressions of disappointment, you'd almost think there would be a market for an injected molded Cobra Daytona Coupe. I wonder if same could be said for an up to date (as in a mold newer than 1963) 289 Cobra roadster (standard, FIA, USRRC). Maybe a bit of market research is in order?

Taken at Lake Tenaya, east end of Yosemite. On the 20th I'll have had it for 4 years and bumping up on 60K miles. Average 22mpg and have gotten as high as 29 (not regularly-420 horses have to breathe once in a while.)

Its a product of the age we live in.

You have a dark and cruel heart, sir.

Sedans are passe'. One word: Cobra. You heard it here.

In that same vein Academy announced a Daytona Coupe just a few years ago-so far bupkus. Maybe they can call it "American Racing Coupe" or some such. http://www.rocketfin.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/2/1/Cobra-Daytona-Model-Kits

I notice with the bonus of "Vrooom" sound! That's a deal maker right there.

Italeri has a 275 GTB, a 365 GTB/4 Daytona, a 250 SWB, 365 GTB Daytona etc, etc in their mold library and these are what they come out with? I'm not a Tifosi by any means but if you're going to reissue, I listed a bunch that would probably cause more buzz. But my opinion is worth what Italeri paid for it.

Look closely at the Papal Guard illustration. Something about the Pope.....may be trying to allude to something. Am pretty stoked about the 934 kits (if we ever see them on this side of the Atlantic), the Panamera, the DB5, but also new tool PT Boat!!!-don't stop there we need a Higgins 78ft-and a Revell priced P-51 Mustang. Seeing a lot of hopeful signs there.

I bought this one back in the day. Basically just for the decals to put on the stock Camaro kit as there was no aftermarket to speak of for police cars. (No connection to the buyer-for illustration purposes only). A fairly terrible rendition of the Camaro. Still have it though. http://tinyurl.com/z2rw8gw

I, for one appreciate a first person build report. In fact I prefer multiple build reports as I live in a town without a hobby shop and no local source of kits/paints except a Michaels and have no one to bounce impressions off. Camaros aren't a thing with me (check signature) but solutions are. As long as everyone acknowledges that everyone's opinion is equally valid and everyone's experience is theirs alone, I'm happy. (Psssst, Tim. Next time you talk with R2, mention two little words-289 Cobra. Maybe add FIA/USRRC to the conversation. I don't even want to know whom you talked to. Let's keep this between us, OK?)

I can guarantee you that differing sizes of logos and graphics can and do occur. When you get down to it you're really just dealing with some adhesive stickers. Easy to print in multiple sizes.

This vendor is selling some NCSP decals. Haven't got the slightest notion if these will fit the Mustang. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Made-NORTH-CAROLINA-HIGHWAY-PATROL-1-25-scale-police-decals-/332023793897?hash=item4d4e2908e9 Maybe you can contact the vendor and see if they are adaptable. I've done that with some success.

Aesthetically, it right up there with those gawd-forsaken Eleanor Mustangs (there, I said it. Hate away). Purposefully, that thing is a scalpel-combined with a mallet. It does what it was made to do and does it very well. And in the flashiest/loudest manner possible.

Based on my glue bomb, it is a full detail kit. As an previous owner of an 82 RX-7 it was a very good match. We loved that car but with a family increase about 1986 there just wasn't any place for a infant car seat with 2 adult passengers. Little known fact: that car got 19 mpg, period. City driving, combined with freeway, long distance trips: 19 mpg. Saw it a couple of years later while being owned by a young gal (25+/- years old). Had dents/scrapes where none were there before, unwashed. Brought a tear to the eye.

Could the RX-7 be the old 1/24 Monogram kit? It was only released a few times IIRC. Once stock and once as a "cafe racer" (front spoiler, flared wheel wells, Jongbloed wheels, some racing graphics). I've got a glue bomb of it in the stash but would love a clean kit.

I bought one for $8 on Ebay 2 months ago. Not trying to be argumentative just that it pays to shop around. Got the GS kit for about the same amount. Granted that these were probably liquidators but a kit doesn't know here it comes from.

Not a Camaro guy but I might pick one of these up. OTOH, if Round 2 gives up a new Mustang with the same level of detail I'd pick several of them and the Camaro. Re: snap kits I've thought of getting the new Ford GT from Revell but I'm still not certain of the efforts needed to turn it into a Daytona/Le Mans race car even as a snapper. I'm certain there's more to it than slapping a wing on the back. But on a kit of this ilk I've no problem with a snap kit. The alternative is no kit at all. Similar to the Fujimi GT40's: curbside w/no engine detail but that hasn't prevented me from getting 5-6 of them of various types..

Nothing interesting this time around but if someone would start the ball rolling on a kit of the Riviera in the background that would be great!

I got a notice LAST summer saying that my 2013 Mustang needed the replacement. Called the dealer and was told the parts weren't in but they'd let me know when they were ("Don't call us, we'll call you.") I just got another notice from Ford saying that my car still needed the replacement but they parts wouldn't be in until the last quarter of this year ("Don't call us, we'll call you.") OTOH, it seems most of the problems are in cars that reside in humid areas and that's not me. Still I scan the occasional arched eyebrow over the airbags whenever I drive....

$135 for a Studio 27 Chrysler Viper GTS-R. Seller (Ebay) wanted a bit more and I wanted to pay a bit less, Compromise. Still unbuilt but I swear....someday....for certain.

To that you can add the Interserie which used a bunch of Group 7/Can Am cars, Porsche 917 and Lolas.

I think this is the thread mentioned above:

I have a minimum of 5 of the 2010-2014 Mustangs. Started gathering kits that had some of the parts so I could duplicate my 2013 GT which you can see at the bottom. 2010 Revell for the base, 2013 Boss 302 for the front facia, etc. Then they released the pre-painted 2014 GT which included all the emblems also. Problem solved except for a re-paint/re-stripe. But I then had to buy the 2015 snapper because it had the correct wheels. Just one more thing, just one more, one more..... But maybe I can kit bash a 2012 Boss 302 like this. Does anyone know if the 1969 Boss 302 "C" stripe will work on this?