Exotics_Builder

Okay. Couldn't get any photos but the new Bronco first version will be just like you could have gotten off the showroom floor with 289 V8, 4 Wheel drive and bench rear seat.

Modern cars are more interesting in that coil packs and other ignition systems are often computer controlled, thus firing order is managed by computer, not rotation. But there are some interesting wiring bundles and one still has to watch for placement of wiring

Absolutely.

What the real car would "sport":

With you on that. But the Bronco is a BIG maybe

The Pacer Wagon mentioned is shown in this box art on Stevens

Okay. To help others out, here is the list of AMT, MPC and Lindberg TBA kits. AMT - AMT-843 - 1/1000 Star Trek USS Excelsior Starship - $39.95 AMT - AMT-927 - 1/25 Flying Wedge Dragster - $28.95 AMT - AMT-930 - 1/25 Tyrone Malone Kenworth Super Boss Drag Truck - $46.95 AMT - AMT-932 - 1/25 Tyrone Malone Kenworth Transporter Papa Truck - $46.95 AMT - AMT-952 - 1/25 Batman Batmissile from 1989 Movie - $25.95 AMT - AMT-953 - 1/48 Star Trek Original Series Tomorrow is Yesterday F104 Starfighter - $28.95 AMT - AMT-955 - 1/1400 Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC1701D Clear Edition - $47.95 AMT - AMT-978 - 1/25 2016 Chevy Camaro SS - $29.95 AMT - AMT-982 - 1/25 2016 Chevy Camaro SS (Silver) (Snap) - $25.95 AMT - AMT-986 - 1/25 1964 Plymouth Belvedere Lawman Super Stock Race Car - $31.95 AMT - AMT-999 - 1/25 Li'l Gasser Show Rod - $31.95 AMT - AMT-1000 - 1/25 1929 Ford Model A Roadster (OAS) Mod Rod - $36.95 AMT - AMT-1002 - 1/25 1929 Ford Model A Roadster (2 Kits) - $34.95 AMT - AMT-1004 - 1/25 White Freightliner Single-Drive Tractor Cab - $46.95 AMT - AMT-1005 - 1/16 1955 Chevy Nomad Wagon - $46.95 AMT - AMT-1006 - 1/25 Blazing Bison Tractor Puller Racer - $31.95 AMT - AMT-1007 - 1/25 1980 Camaro Z28 Cheverra Custom Car (Snap) - $28.95 AMT - AMT-1008 - 1/25 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon - $29.95 AMT - AMT-1009 - 1/25 1975 Ford Mustang Trojan Horse Funny Car (Larry Fullerton) - $32.95 AMT - AMT-1010 - 1/25 1957 Ford Hardtop Car - $31.95 AMT - AMT-1013 - 1/25 1961 Chevy Impala SS Car - $29.95 AMT - AMT-1015 - 1/25 1957 Chevy Corvette Convertible (White) Cindy Lewis Car Culture Diorama - $30.95 AMT - AMT-1017 - 1/25 George Barris Graveyard Ghoul Duo (Commemorative Edition) - $37.95 AMT - AMT-1018 - 1/25 1968 El Camino w/Soap Box Derby Car - $32.95 AMT - AMT-1019 - 1/25 1977 Chevy Monza 2+2 Custom Car - $36.95 AMT - AMT-1020 - 1/25 2016 Chevy Camaro SS Car - $36.95 AMT - AMT-1022 - 1/25 1949 Ford Coupe Gas Man Car - $30.95 MPC - MPC-828 - 1/25 1974 USA1 Pro Stock Vega Drag Car (B. Larson) - $29.95 MPC - MPC-835 - 1/8 Thunder Chopper Custom Motorcycle - $44.95 MPC - MPC-839 - 1/25 1972 Ford Torino Bobby Isaac #15 Sta-Power Stock Car - $30.95 MPC - MPC-843 - 1/25 1980 Plymouth Volare Roadrunner - $28.95 MPC - MPC-844 - 1/25 1972 Don Snake Prudhomme Rear Engine Dragster - $32.95 MPC - MPC-846 - 1/25 1973 Ford Mustang - $28.95 MPC - MPC-849 - 1/8 Rupp Mini Bike (Red) - $29.95 MPC - MPC-851 - 1/25 1979 Chevy Nova Squad Rod Police Car - $29.95 MPC - MPC-852 - 1/25 1975 Datsun Scavenger Monster Pickup Truck - $31.95 MPC - MPC-855 - 1/24 Tom Mongoose McEwen 1972 Rear Engine Dragster - $30.95 MPC - MPC-856 - 1/8 Dick Mann Honda 750 Road Racer Motorcycle - $44.95 MPC - MPC-857 - 1/25 George Barris Ice Cream Truck (Commemorative Edition) - $36.95 MPC - MPC-858 - 1/16 1982 Pontiac Firebird Car - $47.95 MPC - MPC-859 - 1/25 Mack DM600 Tractor Cab - $44.95 LINDBERG - LND-221 - 1/25 1959 Century Coronado Boat - $28.99 LINDBERG - LND-222 - 1/25 Owens Outboard Cruiser Boat - $29.99 LINDBERG - LND-135 - 1/25 Dodge Fever Wheelstander Drag Truck - $28.99 LINDBERG - LND-136 - 1/32 Customizable Street Rod (2 Kits) - $28.99

I understand the frustration, but at least you get an idea of what they're planning to roll out. As far as their announcements, there is at least some additional detail of what they'll be providing. Until someone can get hold of an actual sample and share it, though, we still may have some doubt of adding to the stash. In several cases I have original or prior release versions of kits coming out and really need something exciting to consider adding another. For example, I have a Prestige version of the 65 Grand Prix, and just can't see adding the reissue. When I find anything out I can share, I feel it best to just pass it on, especially if photos or detail can help the modeler make a better decision. As to timing of releases, your analogy hit it pretty good. I try to remember that these plans are developed months ahead and snags can (and seem to often) creep in. There was one release, this case from Revell, about three years ago that our club decided to do as a club model. The problem arose that the release came out about one month before the meeting where the results would be displayed. Fortunately, we had a plan B.

Their EMAIL, and this post is titled, July Announcements. There is more detail on the upcoming releases Here, again, is Round2's 3Q 2016 for AMT/MPC

Me too. I was wondering if I could do the mods to carry it into a Z06, but getting ready to pack up the Hobby Room prior to selling and moving. Maybe someone like C1 or Plamoz will take on the Z06. Revell apparently is not currently interested.

It is a reissue.

I confirmed with Revell that the Skill Level 4 designation meant Easy Glue and they added that it will be molded in White. I pined on the Z06 since Chevy dealers here say about 70% or more of the C7's are Z06's. Revell indicated the Z06 would mean a New Tool and there is no desire to do that. I've thrown the idea of a Z06 out to outfits like Plamoz and C1 Models. Plamoz is bringing out transkits on several new cars, including a Z28 based on the Revell 2010 Camaro kit. C1 has already brought out a transkit for the C7 that makes it more of a wide body. But a Z06 would require some interior mods as well.

They are not planning a full detail Corvette. The Easy Glue version (not snap) is as detailed as they currently plan for the street version. That seems to be the new wave for modern cars. Supposedly Revell of Germany is moving this way on "newbies" as well. Time will tell. The things I most dislike about this is that the chasses harken back to the AMT 60's version with a lot of molded in stuff. The engines are also simpler (although one could argue that modern engine shrouds hide the detail anyway). But I have several Camaro LS engines waiting to be put into Pro-Touring/Resto-Mods. I've yet to try the Easy Glue engines to see if detail fits my critieria.

Supposed to be all new tool. I will find out what I can next week.

Per Revell, the Corvette is an updated 2014 Easy Glue kit to be molded in White. The Bronco will be full detail.

Trying to get more detail:

I use any of the above depending on the situation. Epoxy especially where I need to correct some body warpage through the "glass". A main favorite, though, is Watch Crystal Cement which has a needlepoint applicator, dries reasonably fast and does not fog. I get mine from Micro Mark

I thought about pinning the hood such as some kits have a "peg" to fit a corresponding hole. I also have a PE working hinge set (actually several). But, since this has languished due to aforesaid issues (of my own making), I didn't do either. I need to do a couple of touchups, so I may pin the hood. Haven't yet decided.

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It was not properly. The hood slides real easily. I didn't put on the hinges since it would keep the hood always open. The hinges are prototypical, but once placed on the hood, you will have a permanent open hood. I haven't experimented with anything to see if they can be "tacked" on.

So, here is the finished model:

Okay, Murphy’s Law bit me multiple times on this one. Maybe it’s because MOPAR’s are not my thing. Anyway, after damaging the finish, stripping it, needing a new set of decals, taking several months to get said decals, and then getting back on it, I am calling it done. From the photos and views of a real car at a cruise-in, this model seems to be a very representation of the actual car. Besides the usual detailing, I dug into the parts boxes and used Magnum 500 wheels with redline tires. The kit has nice engraving, but the outside scripts are very “shallow” and just about buried after primer and base coat. I am sure they’re prototypically sized, but need either the kit decals or the recently available Model Car Garage PE set to bring them out on the finished model. I did my usual detailing of the interior and engine/engine bay. Moebius did a great job on the platform interior including adding door lock knobs. The engine definitely benefited from wiring and linkage, even though the large air cleaner covers a lot of the manifold. I used Model Car Garage PE linkage and detail pieces plus Morgan Automotive Details distributer cap and wires fitted to the kit’s distributor base. I also added a non-working dip stick I fabricated. On the interior, I detailed out using BMF and added seat belts using Detail Master seat belt hardware. Also, the model does NOT include the interior lights that are on the C-pillars (fairly conspicuous) but did include molded in sun visors. To address the lights, I dug into the PE stash and found some round street rod taillights that were about the right size. I added Testor header flat white in the center and coated with Testor clear liquid cement to build it up. I then attached to the C-pillars during final assembly. Some other things I noticed on my kit. There was no included decal for the center console tachometer. I dug into the decal bin to find one that fit. There are no instructions or decal to decorate the center of the grill with the red/white/blue motif. I used header flat white and red and blue sharpies to get the effect. The rear chrome panel does NOT include the machined aluminum insert of the real car, but it is hardly noticeable. To be fair, neither AM or Revell have included machined aluminum decal or trim on their 62, 63 or 64 Chevy Impala SS’ either. I am experimenting with doing a decal version of this (to be applied over BMF) but have not gotten far enough along to be satisfied. It will have to wait until after the move. The vent windows apply from the inside, but front and rear glass from the outside. The front window was a good fit even with the BMF applied. The rear needed some finagling. I do like the effect though. I liked the way the headlamps were structured. It gave a very realistic appearance. Finally, the grill grid was pretty shallow and was difficult to get a wash in it (I normally use Tamiya Clear Smoke). I painted the interior black and the exterior Copper Metallic supplied by Scale Finishes. It seems more gold than I would expect, but the replacement (for spill I did) comes up the same. I have not seen a real car with the color, so it stands.

SUPER!!

In my case they said they had no kit available to get the part from. They stated a price for part plus shipping that I thought acceptable. It was my fault that I damaged the finish as I was assembling the model and needed to strip and repaint. However, after several check backs by email that yielded no product available, I sought out another source that was helpful with the decals. The bad news is the decals didn't work. Trying again with Moebius, there was no decal sheet available but a damaged kit available for X dollars, including shipping. I debated, at that point, of putting the kit in the box and writing it off. But, since I was given the kit, I felt obliged to see it through, so ordered the damaged kit, which really was only a damaged box. Now why they couldn't pull the decal sheet out of the damaged box and send per original request (four months time line) is unknown. I decided to get it. I have bought the 61 Ventura but likely not going to have a go at it until after we move. Hopefully, there will be a better experience. I also have the Lonestar kit and hope things go well with that also.