1972coronet

A backdating would be GREAT. The original annuals of the Dodge B-Vans date to c.1971 (1972 is the earliest I've seen), and those were ripe with options. Should Round2 backdate (new scan & body?) the Dodge van, they could offer both the Tradesman and the Adult Toy (or whatever it's called). Now, how about the Chevy Van (AMT)? Recreate the "side-light" (colloq., window) inserts, and make the proper 8 lug wheels and accompanying hubcaps.

The 1/20 scale AMX didn't seem to sell very well (came and went virtually undetected). Ostensibly, it's lacking in detail and accuracy (I've never had my hands and peepers on one, so I'm only going off opinions of others). The 1/20 scale Econoline had some awesome features and extras (the 302 alone had a separate crankshaft, among other features). The only iteration I've had of the 1/20 Econoline was that (horrible) custom-only version of c.1980. I longed for stock parts even back then (age 10) !

The Ford Transit series replaced their Econoline series, starting with the importation of the European iteration (built in Turkey, IIRC). The Sprinter replaced the Dodge B-Van some years ago as well (a poor replacement, IMO, for the B-series). In spite of my final comment, the Sprinter is a big seller, both commercially and "civilian" -- mostly de facto R.V. conversions (with some really cool looking off-road-capable versions!). Both would sell quite well, particularly in European and, perhaps, Asian markets. I can only imagine that they would sell well in the U.S., albeit to a lesser degree.

Both were reissued within the last 10 years. The Econoline was the off-road version only; I would buy a few if the factory stock parts were restored.

Oliver Sabastian, 27, Mai. 2014

I stand corrected -- front bench was a '67 & '68 option, discontinued for 1969. I suppose that I was thinking of the column-shift TH-400 I've in a couple of COPOs, and had assumed it was accompanied with a bench. Apparently, the 1969 Firebird was available with the front bench.

I agree on the wheels. K-H wheels with separate trim rings would be great! Same with a 350 (with 'Day Two' options)... ...and a newly-tooled RS grille, standard exhaust, and a return of the houndstooth decals for the interior (heck, may as well throw the rare bench seat in the mix, too!).

My friends' four year old Tortie 'Joey'. Joey has one green eye, and one amber; Chirma-esque marque on her face.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1969 Dodge PIBs (hamtramck-historical.com) H2 & M6 interiors:

Still has the Plymouth interior. While it was a great kit for its time, it's long in the tooth (long standing inaccuracies not-with-standing). The inaccuracies which bothered me (since 1985 at least, though I'd built numerous copies prior to that) are the power disc brakes [not available on the 1:1] and the Road Wheels (colloq., 'Magnum 500'), which the 1:1 had gloss black 15"x6" 'HD' wheels with chromed retainers. Then there's the lumps called carburetors... Round2 could (should?) consider an accurate 1969 1/2 Super Bee 440 Six Pack, wheels and all. I'll have to refer to Hamtramck Historical for upholstery -- not sure if the base line 'Bee shared patterns with the higher grade 500 & R/T.

Separate oil pan for the transmission, s'il vous plait.

Thanks for those photos, @Hondamatic. I love the added details in the boiler room -- look at the radiator cap alone! The chassis looks great to me (others, I'm sure, as well). Very nice combination of original (headers, etc.) and new/modified (torsion bars, separate exhaust, detailed 8 3/4 assembly, etc.). A winner and sales success is on the horizon!

The biggest flaw with the AMT 1971 Charger interior is the bench seat -- not available with the R/T. However, the rest of the interior is leaps and bounds above any 1971-1974 Charger that came before it. It's a great source for kit-bashing (I've got a few around for the steering column alone for the MPC 1977-1978 Monaco). I'm standing by a wait-and-see perspective regarding the (awesome and long awaited) '68 Coronet R/T. At a minimum , it'll be better than the original.

Platform-style interior with separate-and-unique rear section (convertible vs. hardtop) is GREAT news! I just hope that the correct brake master will be added (I'd gladly take it as a separate part!) before the tooling is finalised (I won't complain publicly if the '66 & earlier brake master remains...).

The bench seat from the 1978 2WD annual must still exist. I don't remember if the Sod Buster et al. has the console moulded-in with the interior bucket, or if it's separate? I hesitate to mention the decent-but-incorrect SBC included (which is also in the late 70's/early 80's Monte Carlo annuals) in the MPC 1978-c.1982 C/K because, once again, picking fly poop from pepper.

I've always painted the inside of the scoop's body, and the area of the hood where it sits, in flat black first. Then I glue the scoop to the hood, and sand-off any remaining flat black before priming the completed assembly. This way, the scoop is adhered solidly with model glue (take your pick -- I prefer Tamiya 'orange' or Tamiya 'green') via the cold weld process. The flat black --or a darker colour which compliments the vehicle's primary colour-- provides de facto shadows/shading. Sometimes this process is easier than others. For an instance; the Revell 1967 GTX/'RO23' hood scoop has tabs on it which align with the cutout. In other instances, taping or rubber banding or clamping of the scoop is necessary for keeping the scoop in-place while applying adhesive (think: MPC 1975-1976 Dart Sport -- no positive locating tabs.)

"[O]rgy of mindless destruction", indeed. I was attempting to apply some semblance of tact in my drawing a comparison between the destruction of the GTO and the activities of those in an outrageous semi-documentary which exhibits similar actions. I happen to be one of those freaks who enjoys Gummo (and oddball cinema in general -- pre-1970 Warhol films included). Concurrently, I also enjoy a wide variety of cinema and art, etc. As a visual and conceptual artist, I dig on shock value -- not truly extreme and definitive pornographic stuff done purely for shock value (i.e., no intrinsic value), but rather stuff that makes one think.

If only George Barris was still with us in this realm...

I haven't check on availability -- I thought that they'd sold out.

I'll take your word regarding the '20' (three-quarter-ton) emblems, as I've never owned a copy of that edition (I've had the original Fall Guy issue, and the 1978 two-wheeler annual and the first 4WD edition [Dirt Devil, with the misleading photo of a 2WD version, complete with steelies/hubcaps!] ). Decals would be a nice and welcomed touch. I like to place decals over moulded-on scripts; however, decals when used not as decals (i.e., cut & glue, leaving the decals' backing paper attached) would be acceptable. Fleetside [et alia] bed sans the toolbox lines would be even better... especially a long bed (short wheelbase version, too, anyone?).

I stand corrected on the latter; didn't realise that the former was speculation. Thanks much for the clairification.

Cragar G/T's !!!!!!!! YES !!! Those'll find their way onto one of my pending Revell Dart kits !!!!!!!!!! I wonder if the @StevenGuthmiller resin interiors (his master/scratch build/modified Charger) will be issued again? Any plans for a phantom 1968 Super Bee convertible, @Sport Suburban?

**AMENDMENT** IT would appear that the engine in the prototype Coronet certainly is cleaner than the original's (the aforementioned air cleaner isn't a dealbreaker to me). Heck, if it comes down to it, the engine from the 1971 Charger would likely serve as the perfect amphiviate (with some minor backdating -- rocker covers are different from 1970-1978 due to the then-new C.A.P. setup, for an example). _______________________________ ___ ___ _____________________________ ___ ___ ______________________________ ___ ___ ___________________________________________________________________________ Fly poop from pepper here, but: up-top, s'il vous plait.

The 1971 Demon 340 certainly was announced some 10 years ago, available for ordering (I despise that "pre-order" term... one's either ordering something or they're not), then cancelled. The 1975 Dart Sport ('Rebel Rouser' livery) was slated to be a 'one-last-run-of-fun' release before being backdated to 1971 Demon. Who knows why it was cancelled. The Sod Buster (i.e., a 'normal' stance K10) is great news! I hope that Round2 adds engraved emblems to the fenders, and will eventually offer the 2WD suspension (and some steelies/hubcaps wouldn't hurt, even for the Sod version). The interior tub of the '68 Coronet looks different -- looks like an improvement, at least in the rear compartment. The big block/ Torqueflite --complete with 1965-1967 air cleaner assembly-- were, indeed, used exclusively in the Dodge promos/annuals. Not sure why the similar Plymouths got a big block/4-speed --sans hole-through-the-engine-- when the existing Dodge 'version' was available. Huzzah! Fourth- quarter 2022/ first-quarter 2023 is shaping up quite nicely for everybody ! Thanks for listening to your custom base's desires and requests, Round2!