Okay, Revell gave us the '32 Ford and is now readying to get their '29 Ford roadster & siblings to market, but what is the next Hot Rod model to do?

[10thumbs]

I agree with Ace, a new 34 Ford that looks right would be very nice.

The 38 Model shown by Rob Hall looks excellent too.

Better yet, make the 36, 37 and 40 Fords that are out there available, I'd be happy enough for now. I've been trying off and on for more than a year to get any of these models for a decent price. In Europe I can get one for about $50....no way.

I haven't been able to get a decent 34 either. I love to build hot rods too.

Michael

[Ace-Garageguy]

How about a thirties Mopar?

Indeed.

[10thumbs]

Can I order two?

The 30's cars are just cool.

[Guest]

I would like to see a good '32 Chevy (I know about the MPC kit) or '33 Dodge. Fords have been covered pretty well. It's time for something different. Stock height roof. I would rather do my own chop if I choose to do so. The resin casters could take care of the people that don't want to or can't do their own. I would have bought more of the '48 Fords if it had came with a stock roof height.

[Earl Marischal]

Bill's '34 3 Window would suit me. Throw in a couple of engine/suspension options and I'd be happy.

steve

[10thumbs]

Agreed, why aren't there more kits from these cars from the 30's?

I'd love to build all of them. Chevy, Plymouth, Dodge or Ford. Who cares, give us some hot rods to build!

Michael

[Brett Barrow]

T & A is the way to go.

anyone know why a company would not be consistent with their scales of the same genre (automotive-in this case) ?

snooping for some steering linkage details yesterday, and noticed Revell has both 1/24 & 1/25 scale kits. http://www.revell.com/support/instructions.html

i understand BIG jumps; the old guys need 1/16, 1/12, & 1/8 on account of their eyes and coordination giving out - same reason i've gone from HO 1/87 to O 1/48 - and now On30 gauge with 1/35 everything else with my railroad modeling!

and kudos to the forum member making models from trophy top cars; beyond me.

The 1/24 stuff was originally Monogram. Monogram and Revell merged in the 80's.

I'd be all over a new 34 like stink on rice.

[southpier]

thanks

[wayne swayze]

I'd bet the farm that I'll never see a model offered of a 30's era Dodge HUMPBACK PANEL!!! Seems people rod them in 1:1!

[horsepower]

I'd love to see any '32 - '34 Chevrolet in a coupe, or sedan, in the '32, they even offered a deluxe edition coupe that is often called a sedan because of its resemblance to the Ford Victoria sedans. Engine choices would be a gimmee anything from a 270 c.i. six up to a new LS series engine, and the big block 396-454 will also work.

Edited May 16, 2015 by horsepower

[ChrisBcritter]

I wonder if Galaxie LTD might try doing a series of '41 Chevys next, based on the '48 tooling? They'd have a head start on everyone else.

[Greg Myers]

Why not a 1934 Hudson Terraplane ? Seems like most of these threads start off in the right direction then take a wrong turn. "Hot Rod " Model ? Sure you can hot rod anything but is there really a market for it ? We can certainly argue the point here, but in my opinion it's no different that the usual "What new kit" would you like to see? Put me down for a 1982 oldsmobile 98 regency, I had an aunt who's next door neighbors cousin's sister had one.

[Tom Geiger]

RM has been on a mission to create new tools of the timeless classics that we have historically built over and over, kits that should sell well for all eternity. It made perfect sense to start with the '32 since there are probably more Deuces in existence now than Henry ever built.

The several versions of the '32 are very cool and provide the makings of a '32 in popular body styles for any era. The body styles of four door sedan and A400s, although cool, are a bit out of the mainstream and are available in resin. I believe the new Model As are on the '32 chassis, so RM still needs to do a complete line of As and hopefully back to Model Ts as time and funding allow. These are the iconic cars that everyone remembers.

I would also welcome a '33 and '34 since these could be built off the '32 kit with some modifications. The later 1930s Fords aren't as popular with the general public (aka - the majority of model buyers). And that goes for any other make of the 1930s, not enough folks could even identify them, no matter how cool we think they are.

Of course I'll be happy to proven wrong, and who knows as interesting stuff pops up all the time these days!

[Pete L.]

Fellas,

The '27 "T" gets my vote, hands down !!! :D

[Greg Myers]

For us old timers, reissue the Little T in original form with newly tooled parts to build a Little Rod or Little drag. I would definitely buy at least three.

And while we're at it...maybe even a Little Tub?

Seems easy enough to do. Seperate kits ? Or all in one box ?

[Ace-Garageguy]

RM has been on a mission to create new tools of the timeless classics that we have historically built over and over, kits that should sell well for all eternity. It made perfect sense to start with the '32 since there are probably more Deuces in existence now than Henry ever built.

The several versions of the '32 are very cool and provide the makings of a '32 in popular body styles for any era. The body styles of four door sedan and A400s, although cool, are a bit out of the mainstream and are available in resin. I believe the new Model As are on the '32 chassis, so RM still needs to do a complete line of As and hopefully back to Model Ts as time and funding allow. These are the iconic cars that everyone remembers. If all the writeups are correct, the new A has 2 chassis options...a zeed A chassis, and a stepped '32. Revellogram already has some of the best (though whined about as fiddly) A kits going...a sedan, sedan delivery, open and closed pickups, and a woody. I assume the tooling still exists for all of these, as most have been reissued fairly recently.

I would also welcome a '33 and '34 since these could be built off the '32 kit with some modifications. I'd like to know how you figure that. Other than the basic engine/ trans/ diff designs, the '33-'34 Ford is an almost entirely different car than the '32. Chassis is entirely different, with a longer wheelbase and different axle designs. Body, obviously, is entirely different as well...every single part of it. The later 1930s Fords aren't as popular with the general public (aka - the majority of model buyers). And that goes for any other make of the 1930s, not enough folks could even identify them, no matter how cool we think they are. Like '50s Hudsons?

Of course I'll be happy to proven wrong, and who knows as interesting stuff pops up all the time these days!

Edited May 17, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[Spex84]

I think Revell has been smart to hit the '32 and the model A...because the '30/31 is the new '32, haha.

But I'd love to see (like some others on this thread):

-'34 ford 3-window coupe with correct proportions

-'27 T coupe. Just the body would be great, for hot rods, drag cars, show rods. It would fit pretty well on the Revell '29 pickup frame I think.

-'40 Chevy coupe. These are great-looking cars, and not as fat/bloated as the '41. They work well in a variety of build styles--custom, hot rod, bomb, gasser, etc.

The '36 Chevy sedan is really good-looking. Some of the mopars are too...and oldsmobile, buick...

We don't have a good late 40s or early-mid 50s Cadillac either. Except the old 1/32 scale one.

[southpier]

...'27 T coupe. Just the body would be great....

so, reading between the lines, it's a unanimous vote that Revell should issue an entirely new line of Parts Packs!!!

just think, another 50 or so choices without buying whole kits. i'd even spring $1.99 for a body, $1.79 for a complete engine, and maybe $1.39 for 4 wheels - and tires.

anybody else in?

[FordRodnKustom]

so, reading between the lines, it's a unanimous vote that Revell should issue an entirely new line of Parts Packs!!!

just think, another 50 or so choices without buying whole kits. i'd even spring $1.99 for a body, $1.79 for a complete engine, and maybe $1.39 for 4 wheels - and tires.

anybody else in?

Count me in in!

[FordRodnKustom]

One of these would be cool. 36 Humpback Tudor, Offer it as a stock version with "hop up" parts.

[Greg Myers]

So how well did these do? They were a little out there for my taste. I see they were all reissued at least once.

Edited May 17, 2015 by Greg Myers

[Jon Haigwood]

Other than some slight trim changes and the option of the tractor 4cyl, the 40 and 41 pickups were the same

41

40

[my80malibu]

Whatever the next new model turns out to be. I would like it to have poseable steering.

[Greg Myers]

Deuce, model "A" , '27 Tee's,a series of '34's would work and then some '36's ? I know, AMT and Monogram have them covered, but we're talkin' new ground here, Just like the Revell '32's.

Edited May 18, 2015 by Greg Myers

[Toner283]

Deuce, model "A" , '27 Tee's,a series of '34's would work and then some '36's ? I know, AMT and Monogram have them covered, but we're talkin' new ground here, Just like the Revell '32's.

I would far rather have them come out with an all new tool '35 Ford rather than another 36. The 35 is a far prettier car than the 36. Lots of people like the grille on the 36 better but the 35 grill is much more appealing IMO. So bring on a 1935 Ford coupe!