stavanzer Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 OK, I'm in. #4 #5 Number 11. They made it Stock, i wanted a Rod. Corollary to #8 (Does not apply to this kit, this time, but may in the future)
bpletcher55 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I,m am going to have a FIELD day with this kit , I have all ready saved a case when they come out ,
tim boyd Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Here's #12. Since we don't really know any of the hard facts behind this yet-to-be-announced kit (no, Revell has NOT announced it), let us suppose...: * ,,,that the much-maligned blower shape accurately replicates a specific brand-name aftermarket blower, and the same tooling master for this part was previously used for a different Revell kit which has already been on the market for nearly two years with not a single complaint I can find on this Forum about its accuracy * ...that the roof opening shape was specifically chosen by the Revell design team over the 1/1 scale restored stock roof opening configuration, both to showcase yet-to-be-known interior features and to deliver a robust/quality part using proven injection molding techniques. * ...the firewall shape is indeed designed to accommodate a hood (either in this kit version, or a future derivative), but as every modeler who has actually built the 1960's-tooled Revell Model A kits knows, the very design that allows that thin hood cross section of those hoods is made possible by a hood hinging mechanism that is grossly out of scale, prone to assembly problems, and would never be accepted in a newly-tooled model kit today. * ...and oh - almost forgot - that this kit turns out to be one of the best-ever 1/25th scale hot rod kits in the history of our hobby. Of course, this #12 is all supposition, just like much/most of the rest of this thread. But if/when this kit finally comes out, let's all go back to this thread and revisit what turns out to be the actual fact vs. inaccurate supposition. Just sayin'...TB Edited July 6, 2015 by tim boyd
horsepower Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) 4, more likely 10. Edited July 8, 2015 by horsepower
Dave Darby Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 1, 2 and 10. The SBC doesn't bother me at all. And I'm a Ford guy.
Spex84 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Having had some time to mull over this potential offering whilst working on my 1/24 Monogram '30 coupe builds, I am now completely sanguine about the possibility that the new coupe might not be 100% what I was looking for. Because man-o-man are those old Monogram bodies a lot of work. Sink marks, incorrect beltline and side trim, misshapen quarter window on the passenger side, mold seams, brittle plastic, chunky door handles, flash-laden chrome, poorly modeled door hinges....oof. Any new body will be an improvement by default, and save me many hours of work (especially considering how many model As I want to build). Also,an observation: is anyone else seeing what looks like telltale gaps indicating a removable/separate top (ie, possible stock height roof or two different chop-top options)?
Johnny99 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Tim Boyd !Will you get a testshot of this as well?
Dennis Lacy Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Also,an observation: is anyone else seeing what looks like telltale gaps indicating a removable/separate top (ie, possible stock height roof or two different chop-top options)? My opinion, the separation line you're seeing at the lower corner of the windshield post is part of the separate dashboards upper rail. Looking closer down the side of the body there is no doubt (in my mind) that the body is one piece. There is no separation line. The raised molding features look accurate, too. What it definitely looks like (to me) is that this body has raised wheel wells like the roadster which makes sense since it will share the identical chassis save for the small block Chevy.
Dennis Lacy Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 On another note, I just noticed that the channeled version is sporting a set of nice looking, small diameter, bullet-shaped headlights. I also truly wish they would have chosen something more interesting than the same old bell-shaped air filter. Some curved air scoops would have been killer.http://htsmall.macsautoparts.com/assets/macs/images/size/265x265/sku/64-50884.jpg
Johnny99 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 I also truly wish they would have chosen something more interesting than the same old bell-shaped air filter. Some curved air scoops would have been killer.http://htsmall.macsautoparts.com/assets/macs/images/size/265x265/sku/64-50884.jpgWhy not both?
bismarck Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Greg, your KILLING me with these test shot pictures !!!!
Dennis Lacy Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Why not both?Both would be fine, too. It's just that every modern-tool hot rod or custom kit that Revell offers with multiple 2-barrel carburetion has the same old helmet or bell shaped air filters. The one exception being the ARDUN converted flathead engine in the '50 Ford truck which has three Holley "94" carbs with molded on straight, angle cut tubes.The curved air scoops are incredibly popular on full scale traditional hot rods.
mike 51 Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Replica and Minatures of Maryland does the curved air scoops (unplated) that look great!Among other things>>>http://public.fotki.com/crstan/replican-and-miniat/replicas-and-miniat/ Edited September 11, 2015 by mike 51
jeffbrad Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 The 50 olds kit has the early olds engine with speed equipment and I've heard the 348 in the 58 Chevy kit is nice also. That Olds is so nice I'm putting it in my hot rod hydro.
tim boyd Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 The 50 olds kit has the early olds engine with speed equipment and I've heard the 348 in the 58 Chevy kit is nice also. That Olds is so nice I'm putting it in my hot rod hydro. Jeff....that 'Revell '58 Chev 348 is mega-nice. Superb detail, and lotsa plated parts that are perfect for a Hot Rod engine. Matter of fact, there's some pictures of this engine, built up and modestly detailed, in my article in the current issue of the other model car magazine. The Olds engine is also a great choice for a Hydro/V-Drive boat. I'd love to see pictures when you are done with that one. TIM
tim boyd Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Tim Boyd ! Will you get a testshot of this as well? Hmmm......if/when a production version of this possible kit hits the market, you can be sure that I will both review it and do an on-line "QuickBuild" of the kit. BTW, did anyone see the feature article in the new Rodder;s Digest on four different '30 A Chopped Five Window Highboy Coupes? Terrific cars, everyone of them. Here they are....as exhibited at the 2015 Cobo Autorama.... Of course, my most favorite is the Midnight Blue Solid painted / blown Y-Block powered one pictured above (a new build that debuted at '15 Cobo Autorama), but I'd be mighty proud to drive any of these four in 1.1 scale, and/or to have 1/25th scale replicas in my display case. So needless to say, I hope this rumored kit eventually becomes reality, and much sooner than later to boot. Cheers...TIM Edited September 11, 2015 by tim boyd
Johnny99 Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Hmmm......if/when a production version of this possible kit hits the market, you can be sure that I will both review it and do an on-line "QuickBuild" of the kit. Thanks Tim!Expected answer I guess ;-)If it doesn't hit the market I guess that would break a couple of hearts.BTW Thanks for all much needed info on the roadster. Edited September 11, 2015 by Johnny99
wayne swayze Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Good golly! Now THAT'S a hot rod In my book!
Spex84 Posted September 11, 2015 Posted September 11, 2015 Revell's reissued Tweedy Pie has pretty nice carbs with frogmouth scoops. 6 of 'em, too! They oughtta bolt right on.The repminco scoops are very nice but I find they look like the air vent stacks you'd find on an old ship...not quite the right shape.
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