Jordan White

I only have the molded in black kit, so good to know there was at least two runs.

RE: the USA-1 kit It would seem the long bed chassis was permanently altered to be the monster truck chassis, since it has not been seen again after the USA-1 kit was first released. However, the short bed and stepside kits were released afterwards (probably to replace the long bed kit), but were last seen around the early 2000s (the stepside). It looks like the short bed 454SS kit only had one run for some reason. Seeing as the molds have most likely been lost, it would be nice to see them make new full detail kits from either the old kits, or completely new 3D files. They could also use the recent short bed and dually kits and engineer full detail versions to save some work.

In regards to the Taurus, the last stock SHO release was 1990 with the new 6-spoke wheels, followed by two non-stock releases, Rescue 911 in 1993 and a Robocop re-release in 2003. My guess is a stock SHO kit with the police parts as non-advertised optional pieces. I will say I’m on the fence as to whether it is worth bringing back since I feel it’s a kit that doesn’t lend itself to great building options other than stock or a police car, and the second gen was the more popular SHO version, but I could be wrong.

I think it’s both, they need to narrow the rim and make the spokes longer.

See the weird thing is the roof and body filler pieces being on the same tree as the parts that would theoretically be chrome.

Personally, I'm disappointed that they aren't producing more Japanese SUVs! Aoshima has the 1st gen Terrano and the 2nd Gen Hilux Surf, and Tamiya has the 2nd gen Pajero, Land Cruiser 80, and Isuzu VehiCross but it would be cool to see some others like the 3rd gen Hilux Surf/4Runner, the 2nd gen Terrano/Pathfinder, the 1st and 3rd gen Pajero/Montero, the 1st and 2nd gen Isuzu Mu/Amigo/Rodeo, the Daihatsu Rocky, a better version of the 2nd gen Isuzu Trooper (plus the 1st gen), and a proper 1/24 kit of the FJ40 Land Cruiser.

I’m also surprised they didn’t bother with some blocks to lift the suspension, it looks weird with the stock ride height. Obviously they are easy to make, but another example of not giving that little bit of extra.

I’m confused why people keep bringing up the engine when I have yet to see a complaint that there is no engine. The complaint I’m seeing is the promo-style chassis, which I agree is disappointing after seeing the well done chassis in the Blazer kit. Would have been nice to get a van chassis with an accurate suspension and a rear axle that doesn’t look like it came from a big rig!

Going slightly off topic here, but there are definitely several modern subjects that would be popular in kit form, yet don't exist.

Same for me, especially the US market decals/markings now that American Satco is gone!

Ouch!

I will be honest, I think we need site-sponsored community builds, ones where you can win fun things (magazine subscription, calendar with your build on the cover & one month, site banner/header image, etc.), . Right now, the Cannonball community build is the only one that ever seems to get consistent patronage and I think the chance to win something would bring more engagement in general.

There are some kits where even if they are the only game in town, I still won't bother with (not including price).

To be fair, Facebook isn't even Facebook anymore. It is now just Ad Engagement Farm Online. Nothing wrong with adding more emojis, they're already here and not causing issues. Besides as I said before when they were first being introduced here, you don't have to use them, and not having them doesn't automatically mean people will instead craft a response.

You can get reloadable Visa cards at most stores for online purchases nowadays.

Honestly a 3D printing section would be a good idea with how easy it is to get into nowadays and how popular 3D printed parts are becoming. It's easy enough now to get a reloadable Visa card for online orders where you can just put on enough for your purchase, and if the number gets compromised, you don't have to worry about the rest of your money being taken. I agree right now that the amount of categories is sufficient with the amount of traffic the site is getting (other than adding the aforementioned 3D printing section). It would be nice if you are paying, that you could have unlimited editing time. Of course, this is probably more of a software limitation and couldn't distinguish between unpaid and paid members.

Both still available, these kits are complete and all the fiddly parts are intact and not broken. Honestly, I don't plan to build them at all anymore so I am willing to trade both for any kit in my trade-list or for another 90s pickup/SUV kit that you may have.

That's the Bronco Sport, but the point still stands!

Same, I have a 2002 F150 and beside the fact that it has a hard-to-find bolt pattern, I like the looks of the factory wheels. Plus, cheaper tires (16")!

Great paintjob! Good luck with this kit! I got it and then promptly sold it after seeing how horribly basic and cheap it was.

It is essentially the same engine, however being 1/24 scale it might look slightly large in the engine bay.

They could have gone the AMT route and done a curbside but with detailed undercarriage if they felt adding the engine was an added expense. However, it would be nice to have a kit with the Coyote 5.0 in it since it means people would be buying the kits for the engine rather than turning to the aftermarket (nothing against them). I will say, the Mustang does have one of the better looking engine bays nowadays for a "pedestrian" vehicle.

As the title says, I have two 1:16 Fujimi kits for trade, the Ferrari Testarossa and Lamborghini Countach LP500. I will grab pics later in the day and update this post (see attached), but both kits have been started (some painting but the bodies are still bare). All the parts are off the sprues and in baggies, but I know that all the major parts are there so they can be built (plus I will throw in some extra parts). i am willing to trade each to different people, or both to one person. I am also willing to trade both for a single kit in return. What I am looking for: top choice: AMT 1997 Camaro SS coupe Other options: -Tamiya 1/24 Jeep Wrangler or Grand Cherokee -the new 1/24 Hasegawa Nissan 300ZX -Tamiya 1/24 Mitsubishi Delica -Aoshima 1/24 Nissan Terrano -Aoshima 1/24 Toyota Hilux Surf -Aoshima 1/24 Toyota Hilux regular cab Kits for if you only want one 1/16 kit (prefer sealed but will be fine with started) -AMT/MPC Chevy C1500 kit (not monster truck) -Revell/Monogram 1/24 90s F250/350 -AMT early 90s F150 (any kind) -AMT 90s Blazer 2-door -Revell ‘99 Silverado (any) -AMT 90s Ford Ranger (any) -AMT Chevy S10 SS any other 90s pickup or SUV or van kit

Oh yeah, I mean they do also have the separate hood and trunk lids, so at least the body is pretty much set up to be a glue kit later on so it's not a bad investment. The '71 is a good kit too and is much needed with the previous offerings, I will give them that. The C8 Corvette is a newer subject and is also a multi piece kit so they aren't strictly focusing on older subjects for new tool kits either. I will say I do have enough kits to last me a couple decades (at this rate 😆) so it's not like I am itching for something to buy!

Look, I have nothing wrong with them making snap kits for the younger crowd to get them interested. I’m still caught up on the fact that they have not released a full detail kit of a modern Mustang in over a decade. Hopefully one is in the works if this sells enough, but I’m not holding my breath with their track record lately. Looking at my list, the last new-tool Revell kits I bought were the 90s Mustang LX and the 80s Cutlass, any others have been reissues. The new tool Blazer/Jimmy are nice, but I’ve already started a conversion of the AMT/MPC GMC pickup. Basically, Revell has not put out much of anything “new” that has interested me lately.