oldcarfan

Also, I've done artwork on Word documents and printed them on a commercial Xerox printer and they work pretty well, though again you have to layer for best results. Laser ink isn't as transparent as ink jet, so layering two seems to be sufficient. Just a caution, I was warned very strongly that you must use laser paper only on laser printers. Apparently someone tried to use ink jet paper and it wrecked something expensive in the printer.

As a youngster in the 90s I bought a lot kits at Toys R Us on clearance. AMT was doing a lot of kits with promo versions on the side which they then also sold as snap kits and I got a lot of both. I used to have the Dodge Stealth as a promo at one time and I still have the regular kit version to be built someday. I'd love to see them return to offering some simplified kits as well as the regular ones as I'm practically ancient now and not so interested in doing full detail.

I think the Revell 29 pickup and their Woody wagon started out with the same frame so they probably should interchange. The old Monogram Model A car's parts probably would interchange with the Monogram hotrod pickup I'm guessing.

The ones I looked at even had a couple of LED lights and a battery pack so for the price I might get another.

Not sure this belongs here, and it might have already been covered, but I just discovered these at Hobby Lobby. Some of them might look good in a street scene. I bought one to use in a man cave photo backdrop for my models but have only glanced at it so far. The smaller parts are kind of clunky, but overall for the price, they seem to be pretty good. They look similar to the Rolife ones. If they go on 40% off sale they might be an even better good deal.

I wonder if the parts for the stock Monogram Model A that was rereleased a while back interchange with this kit? You could maybe do a stock truck and a hot rod convertible.

I've read all the tips and tricks for photographing models. I take reasonable pictures with my phone, but obviously, the best answer is to get a good digital camera, but that's not really happening right now. In lieu of that, what if any tips help get good results from an iPhone or other brand? I currently have an iPhone 11 and i haven't found any good apps to help. I'm in the process of building couple of different backdrops, but are there any cheap lighting hacks or other ideas?

No biggie. If you want the stock look, you can pirate the stock wheels and tires off an AMT 29 Ford of any type and they look good on the Revel truck.

The previous posters have given good advice. The only thing I would add is to make sure the paper you get says its for ink jet printing. I bought some laser printer paper by accident and it didn't work, the ink just pooled up on the page. Speaking of ink, it isn't very opaque, so be sure and print several of each piece of artwork so you can layer it if need be. Also I print a "proof" page on regular paper to check sizes and make sure everything is lined up and not misspelled, I learned that the hard way.

As far as I know, the Monogram 29 kit was never offered in a stock version unless it was at the very first issue.

Since the link I posted went away, here's a picture of what I was thinking as a start. The teal one is a vintage Maisto release of an early 90s Explorer which might work. I had one at one time which I converted to a crude version of a Jurassic Park Explorer. Wish I still had it. The other one is the later release.

I feel you! I'd love to see some new kits. I suppose the manufacturers' budgets just aren't there? I'm to the point where if they redo an old kit with new/restored parts, I'll buy one just to support their efforts.

Correct me if I'm wrong as it's been a while. If I remember, it's missing the stock wheels/tires and the stock interior, there may be other things. Same with the 40 Ford, except I think it also needs a non-louvered hood.

I haven't seen those particular wheels from any manufacturer. The Mustang wheels could be similar with a little work. Speaking of that Bronco Sport, I'd buy a few of them if a manufacturer decides to do one. Same goes for the Maverick Truck.

While I'd love to see a 32 pickup, especially if they did a 2n1 version, but I'd be happy just to see all the stock parts restored to the 29. Same goes for the Monogram 40 Ford truck, it would be nice to see all the stock parts there, too. Maybe even do a 39 version too.

At least they're getting more. Our store got a display last year and it sold out quickly. A few weeks later I asked the department manager when they'd be getting more and she said, "I don't like that sh*t and I ain't gonna see it on my shelf." I guess she was right because the only 'boy toys' they have is a small assortment of Jada diecasts and the Hot Wheels.

I really want to see some modern SUVs and crossovers. Everything from the Bronco Sport all the way up to the premium brands. Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini make some pretty nice vehicles among others. Even Ferrari and Aston Martin are getting in on the game. This is my take on the Welly 1/24th Porsche Cayenne. As well I'd buy a bunch of late model pickup trucks, if they made them. Fords, Chevys, Dodges, and the Toyotas and Nissans, yes, please.

I love it! I'm only one lottery win from having a 1:1 version in my shop.

Interesting! A co-worker had a similar thing going on with his Chevy HHR. He even added spinner hubcaps and fake antennas. I asked him if he got all that stuff from Pep Boys and he said ot since he discovered Amazon and eBay! He got two rolls of chrome pinstripe tape at a clearance and used both rolls to outline his doors and fenders.

It's nice to see you do this. I understand his reaction to resin. One of my coworkers developed a similar reaction and had to step away from his side business. All I can say is for everyone to use please use at least breathing protection when dealing with resin, especially the dust from sanding. When I sand parts, I feel like I have a cold for a couple of days.

I'd imagine the 64 Corvair might be a good one to retool as they've done the Chevy II wagon and are redoing the Barracuda and the 60 Chevy wagon. Maybe they could surprise us and do a coupe and a wagon version. Do they have the same wheelbase?

I've got two built 29 Fords and a couple of kits in boxes, but I'll buy another for that motorcycle. I'd love to see Revell Parts Pack releases of all those old motorcycles, I imagine they see better sales if they tie them to a vehicle kit. I have several AMT kits that I bought just for the extras. Here's hoping this reissue sells well enough to have them retool the BSA and Triumph.

Nice build!

I don't know what parts you might get, but I know they will be good quality!

As a kid, I built pretty much anything. Cars, planes, ships, whatever. for a while in my 30s I built some ship and boat models for customers. I've only owned a few of them, but I'm currently pretty much interested only in cars, particularly European cars, I do love Porsches and have more kits than I'll probably ever finish. I do have occasional side-quests into 60s-70s American cars and trucks and vintage road racing stuff but it's more as a change of pace.