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Did Round 2 state that the 68 Coronet convt first run release is 5000 kits?

Very happy this is finally happening. This could be a sell out. Definetly lots of positive comments on this thread.

The Allison kit is a good kit as well. Pretty much the same as the Grone's Cyclone. However, the gold number 21 decals are a solid gold and not the reflective gold. The Salvino's Allison 1971 Dodge Charger Nascar kit has the correct reflective gold 1 and 2 numbers , but are the wrong font. I beleive one of the decal makes a correct Allison Cyclone decal set with the reflective gold numbers. Something to check into if you are looking for accuracy.

I think it's a good nascar kit. It only builds as a nascar kit. However, in the box you will find a set of chrome slotted rally wheels and tail lights. Decals, let you build a Grone's sponsored Cyclone or a Wendell Scott #34 car. I'm doing the Scott car. Almost done with it.

Will definetly be getting the 68 Coronet kit. Really looking forward to this for a long time.

I would bet that one is already on it's way to HPI Guy as we speak.

I would put money on the table that the 67 Galaxie kit will be a reissued in the very near future. That's another highly requested kit. Probably on the list of subjects Round 2 is looking to release.

What are the chances of Round 2 cloning just the Ski Boat and trailer kit? What would the interest level be on this one? Maybe Steve G. or Tim Boyd could give a better idea on this.

I wonder what mockup #4 as well as the paired projects will be? Maybe this week we will see them.

Not exactly with the current AMT 70 Camaro. This is for the MPC 75 Firebird. I fitted the chassis from the AMT Baldwin Motion Camaro kit. That chassis fits well. Also, I used the engine bay from the BM Camaro to fit in the 75 Firebird. That fit well too.

When the MPC 68 Coronet hardtop kit gets released after the convertible kit would love to do a Dick Landy car and a Paul Goldsmith car.

Now that Round 2 has the 68 Coronet convertible coming soon followed by the hardtop afterwards will try to build these two. Fireball Modelworks produces these hubcaps. The green hardtop is the one I own. Got it in 79 from my mother.

Interesting how this topic got off topic from the 68 Coronet announcement to ownership rights of Johan and what kits or tooling is currently with the current owner.

Excellant news!!

You're spot on. I agree. I don't think that thread will continue. I beleive we've closed the book on that one. We'll probably see new threads on this kit where builders are showing their completed Coronets. Thanks for the compliments.

I totally agree with you. Prices are going up on everthing; that's just the way it is. I also use Duplicolor. It's a great paint paint. Far superior than the Tamiya or Testors. Been using Duplicolor for many years. The prices have gone up on those but, I will continue staying with it.

Looks like this thread continues. As was stated previously, 3 are done. My list of possible subjects remaining to be cloned: AWB 64 Cutlass F-85 "The Steaker", 67 Galaxie, 69 Coronet R/T, 71 Dodge Demon, 67 Bonneville, 67-69 Chevy C-10 truck.

When was this last issued?

Gosh , I remember that. I was one of the ones that every now and then would start a thread on the MPC 68 Coronet and hoping it would some day be released. Had a few naysayers on those threads stating that Round 2 would never do it because it was not cost effective or the tooling was gone because it was modified for the 69 Coronet. Even a couple stated that they hope it's not released just to keep the values up on the originals. For the most part, they were wrong. Very happy that this is finally happening. Definetly a long time coming.

Lets continue this thread; I would say soon to be followed: The AMT 67 Galaxie and AMT AWB Olds Cutlass F-85. Tim Boyd and Steve G; how far off would these be?

Excellant news. We were close on the guesses made for the altered wheel base cars. Looking forward to this one. I wonder if the AWB Cutlass F-85 Streaker will be following this one?

Trying to think what JoH is.

Saw this on Round 2's FB site. "The Lil Hustler" Datsun drag truck. Is this the mystery kit? https://www.facebook.com/Round2Models

I beleive the Lenni Pond car was reissued by the Model King a few years ago. Same car but a different decal scheme. So, what is the big announcement supposed to be? Maybe someone here in know can give us some hints?

Definetly do this. I did the same thing to match a medium green for some paint to paint my vehicle. I brought my model car to an automotive paint supply store, They used a camera to get a shot of the color. They uploaded the image into their color matching system. In my case, the match was a little off.