Mr. Metallic

I saw that. Excellent!

This is very cool. Obviously you're not sticking strictly to the artwork since you've already changed the color, so can you give us any details what else you have planned (engine, etc)?

Coming together nicely. I really like the better detailed trailer hitch you printed.

Looking really good Jim. Especially digging the suspension mods to get the stance where you want it.

Alan, am I crazy or did you feature your resurrection of this body in a different thread previously? Either way, it's so cool to see you save this. And sourcing the big Hemi from the S'Cool bus is an inspired choice.

Your build came out great as always. I'm just mentioning this here in case anyone stumbles upon it while trying to build their own Revell 32 roadster with fenders. People have often asked why Revell never issued the roadster body with fenders, and the reason why is that the body doesn't fit the fender set out of the box. This is because the distance from the front of the body to the beginning of the wheel arch is shorter on one side of the body versus the other. I've measured it with calipers. So, with a little work (like you did on yours) it ca be made to fit, but it's not a drop on fit.

Looking good. Brookville actually made a limited edition 1:1 body recently, very similar to yours. Not sure if there has been any finished yet but I saw the display body in bare metal and it's a stunner.

While I'd love to see this kit, I'm not sure it's as easy a layup as we may perceive. The way I understand it, to build the Streaker the way it was originally you need parts from 2 kits, the 64 Olds for the engine and all the body parts. Then you need the chassis and all associated parts from the recently released 65 Chevelle AWB kit. So Round2 essentially has to run 2 full kits to sell one. Definitely something that could be done, but only if it makes financial sense. However I am no expert, so I could be wrong.

Well, since i never even started my 2023 build, I'm in for 2024 ? Still have the parts and a plan, just have to find the time.

Another way to improve the fit is to cut the body away from the firewall down the sides by making a vertical cut up the side where they meet. Then you can bend the body out to line up with the bottom edge of the roof and glue. Then fill in any gap between the firewall and body (it should be small). I've seen other builders do it and I plan to when i get around to building another.

Great idea, and the tires could also be offered as a parts pack to generate further revenue off the tooling, like the gasser wheel/tire pack.

History is a difficult thing to quantify. The list of legendary kits in this hobby is lengthy, depending on who you talk to. The various AMT Trophy kits, the Tom Daniel kits, etc all have legendary status. But when i think of the history of the hobby in this case I think of kits that are bedrock kits that made a leap above everything else in production at the time and show the evolution of kit engineering. In my case I'll keep it to North American companies (not to discount other companies contributions). of course others may disagree and I'm probably forgetting some from my own mental list so I reserve the right to update this later ? AMT 1958 Annuals AMT Ala Kart/29 Ford roadster Johan Turbine Car Revell 69 Camaro Monogram 59 Cadillac Galaxie Ltd 48 Chevy

Thanks for sharing. Didn't know Chip Foose came up with the initial design.

Gene Winfield is still with us. I'd put him firmly in the Original Hot Rodder group

Or, if the tooling must be created from scratch how about a 2n1 of the custom 32 sedan and the stock sedan in the same box. Actually, you know what, scratch that. Because other than the body and glass they would share like zero parts. What was i thinking?

Very nicely done Jim. Thank for taking us along for the ride. I absolutely love the rear tires. The sweep from the tread to the sidewall just nails the vintage bias ply look in my opinion. As always your little 3D printed items are little jewels on the crown. Especially the taillight bezels and carbs. I sent you a PM with a couple questions. Congrats on a well done model, as always I look forward to following the next one.

Well, @CabDriver, since I've been here so sporadically over the last month I missed all the fun. First, thanks for the shout out on my process of installing a more traditional rear end setup on these Revell 32's. Glad I could help since I've gleaned several tips from you over the years. Heading off to check out the finished thread so I'll make specific comments there. But you did a really great job on this.

Hopefully you tracked down Mr Dore and had him look at it. Beautiful build.

I could be wrong but to me that doesn't sound like leaving the business. it sounds like they are no longer keeping a bunch of inventory on hand so you may have to wait a little longer for your order since the parts you want won't be sitting on a shelf, they will have to be cast.

Greg has been very active on his Facebook page the last few days, showing molds he has and doing some test casting. So it's possible he is trying to get the business moving again?

Very cool update to an iconic car. If you happen to want to part with the kit wheels let me know

Doesn't surprise me being polarizing there. Since that group is mostly a traditional rods and customs community I can see a lot of members absolutely hating the outlandish nature of it's design.

Thank you very much for your response Steve.

Thank you. Wonder why they removed the side wall detail? Not that it was well defined anyway. Probably a licensing issue as per usual.