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And for those thinking about the AcuStion PE set, forget it. KA models has come out with a set (including separates):

It's a mistake. It's 1/24 scale. Per a Revell guy, the mistake was caught, was to have been corrected and somehow didn't.

Nice job on that one Terry! Gerry

Well, I got a chance to see the early test shot of the Revell Nova (all gray plastic) but wasn’t able to take any photos because it hadn’t been reviewed yet for quality. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get pictures at next month’s club meeting. The model looked very nicely proportioned. The Chevy small block is the typical SMB Chevy we’ve seen in the Camaro Z/28 and other offerings. The hood also has the slight curve at the edges that appears prototypical and which is not on the AMT Chevy (the AMT hood is flat across the back as we examined at the meeting). The Revell person didn’t have the exact release date. When I mentioned some online sites were stating May, he said if it were May, it would be late May. But, it will more likely be June. Revell is considering other versions of the Nova, so stay tuned. But for those of you hoping for a stock six-banger, I wouldn’t keep my hopes up too high (My opinion only). Revell, and their parent, are looking at what sells. “Plain Jane’s†are often not mass market appeal sellers. But then who knows?

How in the world did I miss Bob's first note? I must be skimming through the board messages too quickly. Bob, both my wife Sandy and I wish you a quick recovery and good health going forward. Gerry

I'll likely see a Revell guy at our club meeting on the 15th. If he's there, I'll see if he knows more. He wasn't very positive on April at our last meeting.

Yep! That sure does kill that theory. Don't have either kit so can't check it out.

If it's what I think it is, AMT used to have styrene "add-on's" to widen a tire instead of providing a separate set of tires. I think the 69 Corvair was available with that amongst others. I'm wondering if that's what you have there? These would mount over the vinyl tires provided and be held by the wheel, since the back half of the wheel would tie to the vinyl tire. Not very convincing up close even when painted.

I'm thinking conversion to a motor home for a diorama!

Revell 56 Chevy has a Powerglide also.

I always enjoyed going to both shows. It was great fun. I really do miss going to them!

Here's my iHobby show pics:

And if you went on Monday the 24th, you would have been able to join the Christmas Open House, and meet Don Phillips, the orignal owner.

Glad to see you made it over here Albert!

The 599 kit from Revell of Germany and Fujimi has been out for some time. Revell USA will repackage the Revell of Germany 599 and release it in 2008. I don't yet know a release date as the person I talked to at Revell didn't know.

Attended the show yesterday and just uploaded the pics. A little something for every one who likes Chevys (even a little bit ) FLICKR album for 2007 Chevy Vettefest

OK, I scanned the Fall 2007 and 2008 release sheets and OCR'd them. I included all categories. Here they are: 2007 FALL NEW RELEASES 85-0802 '57 CHEVY (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: October 85-0806 '76 CHEVY STREET PICKUP (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: October 85-0807 '79 FIREBIRD STREET MACHINE (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: November 85-0808 PLYMOUTH PROWLERTM WITH TRAILER (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: November 85-0809 '37 FORD SEDAN (BASIC BUILDER) RELEASE: December 85-1738 SPITSFIRE (OLD SCHOOL) RELEASE: October 85-1948 '63 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: October 85-1950 CORVETTE C6TM CONVERTIBLE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: October 85-1951 CORVETTE Z06TM COUPE (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: December 85-1953 CAMARO CONCEPT CAR (HOT WHEELS) RELEASE: December 85-2062 '32 FORD SEDAN 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: December 85-2066 '70 CHEVELLE BALDWIN MOTION (STREET BURNER) RELEASE: December 85-4202 '68 DODGE CHARGER 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: November 85-4203 '70 FORD MUSTANG MACH I 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: December 85-4204 FERRARI 599 GTB (PERFORMANCE) RELEASE: November 85-4206 #11 FEDEX CHEVY MONTE CARLO SSTM 2007 RELEASE: October 85-4207 HUMMER H2TM 2 'n 1 (SPECIAL EDITION) RELEASE: September 85-5614 VISIBLE B-17G FLYING FORTRESS RELEASE: November 85-6885 SNAPTITE 3-PACK MILITARY RELEASE: August 85-7322 RM CHOPPER "WICKED" (RM KUSTOM) RELEASE: October 85-7323 RM CHOPPER "HIGH ROLLER" (RM KUSTOM) RELEASE: October SNAP KITS 85-1851 . Obi-Wan's Jedi Starfighter 85-1850 . Anakin's Jedi Starfighter 85-1852 . Droid Tri-Fighter 85-1853 . All Terrain Recon Transport AT-RT 85-1854 . Millennium Falcon 85-1855 . ARC-170 Clone Fighter 85-1856 . X-Wing Fighter 85-1857 . Darth Vader's TIE Fighter 85-1858 . Imperial Shuttle 85-1954 . '69 Camaro Z/28 . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1956 . Dodge Concept Car . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1955 . '63 Corvette Sting Ray . 1:25 Hot Wheels 85-1374 . P-51 D Mustang. 1:72 (Pre-decorated) 85-1375 . Spitfire. 1:72 (Pre-decorated) 85-1958 . Kenworth T600 . 1:32 85-6445 . Republic Star Destroyer UPTOWN: 85-2094 . CadillacEscaladeTM . 1:24 DONKS: 85-2099 . 187 BuickTM RegalTM 2 In 1 . 1:25 DONKS: 85-4201 . 187 OldsmobileTM CutlassTM 2 In 1 . 1:25 TUNER: 85-4205 . Subaru WRX STi . 1:25 CALIFORNIA WHEELS: 85-4209 . 1957 Chevy 2 In 1 . 1:25 STREET BURNER: 85-4213 . 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 2 In 1 . 1:25 STREET BURNER: 85-2097 . 2007 Shelby GT500TM . 1:25 MUSCLE: 85-4215 . 1968 Mustang GT 2 in 1. 1:25 MUSCLE:85-4212 . Shelby GT 350H (2006 version) . 1:25 PERFORMANCE: 85-4211 . Audi R8 . 1:24 (Revell of Germany) 85-5615 . AC-47 Vietnam Gunship. 1:48 85-5617 . PBY-5A Catalina. 1:48 85-5712 . RB-36H Peacemaker. 1:72 SLOT CARS (GLUE) [*]85-4891 . '63 Ford Galaxie Marvin Panch. 1:32 [*]85-4893 . '65 Ford Galaxie Jr. Johnson. 1:32 [*]85-4896 . Ferrari 275P . 1:32 [*]85-4897 . Ferrari 250 GTO/LM '64 . 1:32 SPECIAL EDITION (GLUE) [*]85-4220 . '08 Dodge Challenger. 1:25 [*]85-2098 . '69 ChevyNovaTM SSTM . 1:25 SELECTED SUBJECTS PROGRAM [*]85-0464 . PT Boat. 1:96 [*]85-0123 . Cessna 180. 1:41 [*]85-1804 . Nike Hercules Missile. 1:40 Also shown, but not announced Audi A10 LeMans Prototype Car (Revell of Germany)

Puget Sound Auto Modelers' Association does the Puyallup Show. I used to be a member plus past newsletter editor, president and contest coordinator. It's a little tough to get to meetings now as I'm 2000 miles east off I-90.

As Bob said, I was concentrating on the 2008 releases. Sorry I didn't reiterate the previous relase announcement. I included the 32 Ford Sedan, which was in the previous announcement as well, because it was there and there's been a lot of buzz about it. I wish I had more time to nose around and get more pictures, but I had to work the Make and Take and after the show opened, it got very crowded and I didn't have time to go do more. I also didn't have time this year to do non-automotive like I did last year.

I haven't seen that particular option in the Ferrari catalog

For some reason, I don’t have any photos, but their web site pretty well shows their offerings. I bought a few new issues at the Expo. Below is the link to their site. Motorhead Miniatures

As part of the IHobby Expo, Revell Monogram, Xuron and Testors supported a Make and Take. One of the Model Car Clubs I belong to here, Lake Michigan Model Car Club, ran the event and I was privileged to help out for a few hours Saturday. The primary model was the Revell Wheels of Fire 63 Corvette Stingray Convertible. It was a fun build, with the exception of a lot of broken steering wheels needing glue fix. Here are some pictures from the event. I think the last picture kind of summarizes the satisfaction. The young girl was in the “section†I was covering and I helped her Mom get her through the build. Her brother (supported by her Dad) was building next to her. Although starting later, her brother started looking at the mini-catalog by his place and allowed her to just squeak out completion before him (Not that they were really in competition). Let’s hope they’ll keep the thrill going and do more!

He didn't say NEVER, but was not very positive. The fellow from Accurate Miniatures feels their car offerings are not well accepted for their price point, mid-$30. And, he said they're not thinking of dropping down to the $15 range for a car offering.

First, I’ve already given you a few of the Revell 69 Nova SS and 32 Ford Sedan. But here’s the information I got. Second, please feel free to share these photos with others as you please. My intent is to inform you as to what I saw and learned. Paints: Testors new Lacquer Colors – Per the representative there, they are shipping this week. Expect them soon. They are also redesigning the look of their other spray paint cans to have the colored tops and revised logo. I saw no model kits on display in their booth. They were strictly paints, airbrushes and accessories (with a separate booth for Floquil). Kustom Kolors was there again this year. The person I talked to said they are switching distribution and getting away from the Big Box Stores. They were pushing heavily to the RC crowd. I haven’t tried their paints yet, but some folks that did indicated some problems. Unfortunately, the person I talked to was a sales person and when I got back to their booth before leaving for the day, they were very busy and I wasn’t able to get any more info. Models: Revell, Lindberg, Stevens International and Accurate Miniatures were there for the car modeler side. Tamiya was present, but strictly in the RC side. Steven’s International is doing two AMT truck kits, the Mack Cruise-Liner and Autocar A64B Tractor. As previously stated in posts, Trumpeter had no new car/truck issues and likely won’t because of mixed sales and poor reception. Accurate Miniatures related some sad information to me. Their last reissue of the Corvette Grand Sport Coupe did not do well, so they are likely not to do the Grand Sport Roadster or the Cobra 289 variant. All they had on display at the show were aircraft models. Lindberg had a big display, a lot of which was there last year as well. The 1/6 scale 6.1 liter Hemi is out in kit and built up and two variations of a Ford Flathead are coming out, one ¼ scale and visible. The second one is 1/6 scale and kit or built-up. A Prototype of a Ford Model T engine was also there. Lots of new Dodge concept vehicles box artwork was displayed, including the Rampage P/U concept, Demon concept and Challenger concept. Dodge Charger Super Bee, Viper SRT-10 coupe and convertible were shown as well. The boxes said 1/24 scale. For Emergency Vehicle fans, there is the 1/32 American LaFrance 900 Series Pumper They had the Raminator Monster Truck on display, as it is now out. Also, they’re doing a lot of the previous Testor kits like the 37 Fords. The Lindberg representative said they actually owned those molds. In trucks, more variants on the Dodge L-700 including a box trailer and flatbed with crushed autos. They also had a bunch of the Weird-Oh’s figures box art on display as well as some of the models. The Hawk side of Lindberg is mostly diecast autos as well as the aforementioned Weird-Oh’s. Other than the current Chrysler products/concepts and the newer L-700 variants, it was hard for me to determine what was new and what is a reissue. Revell had the biggest amount of new/reissue kits. In the Hot wheels snap kits, for 2008, there will be a 69 Camaro Z/28, ‘63 Corvette Sting Ray and Dodge Concept Car. Of note in the reissue side is the ‘50 Ford Pickup. The kit now includes corrected Ardun heads. I forgot if the exhaust headers were corrected as well and will need to follow up on that. The 30 Ford Woody now has a 32 grill shell and the sample looked quite nice (picture in the album). A new 32 Ford Sedan is due out with a new tool flathead and Ford small block options. Continuing in the theme of redoing diecasts in plastic, the Uptown Cadillac Escalade and 58 Chevy are due out. I was told the 58 includes the stock parts. Finally, from the diecast side, the Subaru WRX STi will be released. As I am not very familiar with versions of the WRX, I can’t tell you what year range the kit represents. From the Revell Germany connection, the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Audi R8 and Audi R10 are due out. Cheaper prices for the US version, and white plastic bodies. A 1970 Dodge Challenger and a 2008 Challenger (1/25 scale) are due out. Revell indicated they are contemplating a production version of the Camaro as well, but did have the Snap version of the Concept on display. On the Ford side, a 1968 Mustang GT, 2007 Shelby GT500 and 2007 GT350H are coming. For the GM camp, we get a 57 Chevy 150 (Black Widow) in both stock and racing trim. It will have the FI engine. The racing version will have roll cage and no back seat. I have an outstanding question on whether the six lug wheels depicted in the artwork are there. The artwork was “photoshopped†so it contains some inaccuracies. Revell indicated those inaccuracies are not going to be in the kit. Also shown, and currently on the cargo ship to the US, is the 55 Chevy Hardtop. Besides some custom options, you’ll also get a window tray with food and beverage. How’s that for an extra? Finally, the big surprise is a 1969 Nova SS with small block Chevy engine that can be done in stock or drag racing versions. The body looked accurate from my viewpoint and, of course, Revell’s very nice Chevy bigblock can always be substituted. Remember that Model Car Garage already has Photoetch for a 69 Nova. Follow the link to the photos. Sorry that some are a bit blurred. 2007 IHobby Expo Photo Album

I'll check on the Mach 1. Now for dinner. Our club open house got cancelled since we couldn't get into the building. Also, I did get an update from Revell, the 55 Chevy Hardtop is on the boat and almost here. It has not been distributed to the Hobby Shops yet. I misunderstood the reply earlier today. I'm glad the Revell guy is a club member and I was able to ask him some follow up questions.