Mr. Metallic

Surprised it hasn't made it's way over here yet, but Tim Ahlborn has shared test shots samples over on Spotlight https://board.spotlighthobbies.com/?page=1;md=read;id=340256

Like Mike said, the Revell 64-66 Chevy kits will work. Obviously need to be stretched to fit the longbed kit. But Steve Milberry said the Revell chassis practically drops under the the shortbed 67-72 GMC/Chevy kits @Can-Con?

I think you may have the Vicky and Phantom Vicky confused. The Vicky is the old AMT kit that is similar to the roadster and 5 windows, but like you state with a better frame without all the stuff molded in (rear suspension). It shares tooling with the Phaeton However, the Phantom Vicky is an all new tool from the late 90's with a modern Mustang DOHC motor, very nice Halibrand style HUGE and little wheel/tire combo, and very nicely rendered independent front suspension. I believe the 2022 kit may be the first reissue other than the pre-painted version that came out (probably 20 years ago)

Dennis, it's cool to see you tackle this much maligned kit. I didn't follow along at all during the ugliness that surrounded the introduction of this kit. But I had heard that it was "chopped". Then i saw this kit on the shelf at HL awhile back and wondered what it actually looked like, and if it could be made into a modern hot rod. You are showing that it can be done. Now I might have to buy one when I have some scratch after Christmas on their 40% off sale (also heavily eyeballing the 83 Olds kit for a pro-street build). You've got my wheels turning.

Just saw Afterlife over the weekend. It really has me considering building an Ecto-1 myself, with the couple upgrades Egon apparently made to it after he left New York. For those of you that enjoyed the first two in the series, this one is a must see David, you are also inspiring me with your very nicely done build. I'm following closely.

99% sure the frame is extended slightly over stock ahead of the cowl on the Revell. So it may be tricky to find a drop on hood for that kit.

Translation surrounding the "chrome spray" "But what we saw live in Bünde yesterday was really convincing! Great chrome, really grip after a few hours! But as always with paints and tools, your own application test will show how good the product is!"

I went back to my pens after not using them for almost a year. At first they didn't produce chrome, more silver like other have said. I spent some time dragging the pen all over a couple post-its to try to get to some "new ink" . Once i did that the chrome effect was back. I think it's less about the ink itself and more about the tips. I purchased my first bottle of refill, as I've heard people recommend it's better to apply it with a brush (or airbrushing it). It's not the be-all-end-all of chrome for model building, but it is very useful if you learn how to use it and what to use it on. It's just another tool in the arsenal despite the people that continue to decry that it's useless.

Very effective yet subtle weathering. the rubber/soot with the obvious hand prints in it is perfect.

Well done. I'm not much of a circle track guy, but this being a 32 Ford, it speaks to me. Very clean execution, and faithful to the inspiration vehicle.

Wow! I love this body style, and I've had a similar pro street build designed in my head forever. Very clean and well done build. The engine and stance are killer.

Did you make any further progress on this? Looks like it would fit a whole lot better than this body fit the frame. Never paid attention to the ugliness poking out underneath. nothing like the lithe profile on the actual car.

Dang, you just burst my bubble. That being said, were there any kit specific parts for these other 4 that we would need to come up with other than the body? Or would everything be in the Monte/GTO box?

Me too. They haven't made it to the one's i really want yet, the Camaro, Cuda or Mustang. However, there is hope they follow the theme set by their recent reissues of all 6 chopper kits they did over the last 2 years, including the 2 (black max and cobra) that were never reissued until now. Fingers crossed they do the same with theses.

Glad that Revell finally did the work for me instead of having to make my own decals. This has been a no brainer for nearly 2 decades, glad they finally got the licensing lined up with the demand cycle for this kit. Isn't the movie truck lowered a little? Doesn't really matter because I can handle the mod.

Hey guys, just wanted to let you know I have it on good authority that there is a resin caster who has a master for a 28 sedan conversion for this kit and/or it's sister kit, the 29 roadster.

Everything in the new issue is carried over from the first issue (pictured here) except they swapped the SBC out for the Nailhead originally seen in the first issue 29 roadster, and the Halibrands have been deleted.

So, box and decals ready to go. Does that mean this one is closer to production than the 65 drag car?

That's exactly what Moebius did, three + years ago. Not sure where the disconnect happened between the people providing feedback and the company, but questions were raised about the roof at the time. But what matters is, they took the time and got it right, in the end.

If you don't want that Nailhead I'll give it a home

Mr Metzner, thank you to you and your team for taking the extra steps to take this promising kit from good to great. I was in for one, but now it will be multiple. Thank you

Check out the Monogram 32 Ford roadster. This is the tooling that started out as the Little Deuce, but has been modified and reissued into many versions over the last nearly 60 years. But even the most recent reissue still included the brakes, which in my opinion are the best rendition of the Ford brakes. It's only the backing plate, but unless you plan on having the wheels be removable you don't need the actual hub detail.

A cheap new one should run about $30 plus another $5 for an oven thermometer (if the unit you buy doesn't have it's own thermostat. I would check 2nd hand and thrift stores for a used one to save more money, but it may take some waiting to actually find one. I think there's a pretty extensive topic dedicated to dehydrators somewhere here on the board. edit- found it-

Also, there are examples of the 1:1 car without Revell logos, so what they provided is still accurate, while not promoting another manufacturer is a bonus ?

I know Zippi has had recent dealing with Revell Customer Service recently. he can relay his experiences.