Mr. Metallic

Revell offered reboxed version of the Fujimi kits. Others will have to fill you in on liveries offered in this line.

Thanks for this info. I've looked at the Thom Taylor kit a ton of times since it was released years ago. I always looked at that cabriolet body and threw it right back in the box. I just couldn't get excited about that body style. Now I have ideas forming in my brain with the easy conversion idea you provided. Thanks!

Nice work so far, especially with the body, which can be tricky on this kit. Good job backdating and improving the running gear as well.

You guys do realize this is the Revell GERMANY announcement? Revell USA is a separate entity both owned by the same company (Blitz). So, just because there's not a lot of US market stuff on the list I wouldn't be too concerned just yet. Actually, 4 out of the 9 announced items are US subjects, pretty good representation of US domestic auto kits intended for the European market.

If the OP can't change it anymore, Mods absolutely can... Edit- I messaged the mods to update this and they have.

Could you possibly change the title of your post now that you know they in fact aren't "gone"? I know the ability to edit posts is only available for a limited amount of time, so possibly a mod could change the title as to stop the rumors? Sadly, in this day and age many people only read the headlines ?

With their recent streak of offering kits with "extras" (60 pickup, 86 Elco, 66 Elco, etc) this kit would fit right in with that methodology. Or maybe release the cycle a s a parts pack? It's fun to daydream

To me it looks like only one "chrome" option, the Halibrand style wheels that were originally in the 30 Coupe. On the builtups the set on the black car appears to have its centers painted. Here's a closeup of the side of the box...

Haven't seen anything new at my local HL since the reset about 3 months ago. Never even got the Porsche tractor like other places did. I'm really hoping to pick up the Subaru BRAT, 78 Dodge pickup and 23 T at HL since I don't know that I will actually build them. But so far they haven't shown up. I have no problem paying full retail for stuff I know I'll build. But stuff on the fringes of my interests I'd rather not.

You're most welcome. Looks like you got the brakes looking right at home now too. Good job!

There's a few choices for bomber seats out there, besides scratchbuilding them If you have or can find one, the Revell 30 Model A 5W has a nice set. Replicas and Miniatures Co of Maryland offers a nice set. There's a company making a photoetch one. Sorry, the name escapes me right now Just a suggestion, and maybe you're not done making the mods yet. But I would definitely try to get the front wheels and brakes nested together more. Perhaps remove material from the back of the wheel that may be interfering (mounting boss/) and remove some of the face of the brake?

I'm digging this a lot. Has a Doyle Gammell 32 feel to it with the tank up front and meaty tires out back. And I actually like the 12 spokes in this application, compliments the overall drag car feel. And good choice using the Rat ROASTER body when using fenders. The original tooling Revell roadster body didn't fit the fender unit very well because the distance from the front of the cowl to the rear wheel opening was off side to side. When Revell tooled up this new body for the Rat Roaster they appear to have fixed that issue, or at least made it better.

I may have missed the explanation, but why did you make the choice to link the spring to the brake backing plates? I don't think I've seen it done that way before as opposed to the typical link to the axle. Not saying it's wrong, but curious why you did it that way. I'm always looking to learn.

You may be pleased to know that your spring construction technique inspired me to try some myself. I'm pretty happy with the results, and they prove quite strong. in fact, I ended up scratchbuilding the entire frame. thank you for sharing, it motivated at least one modeler to challenge himself. ?

I have a bunch of these. Pop me a pm with your address.

Me too

Looks nice. Based on the AMT 58 I'm assuming, not the recent Revell?

So, can a mod or the OP please change the title so it says "Testor brand paints discontinued?"- false or debunked? We know how many people in today's society only read headlines, right?

That is just stunning. the paint color really sets it off. very clean build, well done

This really came out sweet. Stance is perfect, and the color combo is very nice. The blown V6 is very cool.

Very cool build. Great job adding unique small details to set it apart from the rest and relate back to the real cars owner.

I'm digging this project. I've always liked the lines of this generation T-bird. This engine swap brings back the Thunder to the name. Cool concept

Man, those wheels came out great. I'm a big fan of 32's, so of course you have my attention with this and your other 2. Nice conversion work on the delivery so far. Since you seem to have a 32 addiction like me, have you seen the bodies that Drag City Casting as come out with recently? RPU, chopped 5w and chopped Fordor, all very well done.

YES!!! You nailed it. Well done. And thanks for the tip on the railroad fencing too. Looking forward to seeing it finished

Roth Mail Box Chopper... on it's own? YES! Never did pick one up when they were part of this set. The set went for $$$, so I never pulled the trigger, especially when I only really wanted the Roth kit. And when you did find someone who would split up the set they wanted $$$ for the Roth kit. They are all pretty cool, but the chances of me actually building the Roth trike are marginally, let alone building all of them. Glad I'll have the chance to buy it again.