sfhess Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Since I can't access Tim Boyd's review here at work to view any pics I'll ask this here-Are the parts made in the grainy type plastic like the '54 Hudson or are they the smooth type like the '55 and '56 Chryslers and the earlier Hudsons?Read Tim's caption for Picture 14........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 It is amazing - the number of nicely built models that show up on the contest tables with wheel/tire misfit issues like the example at right. Instantly kills the "accurate" replication of a vehicle and makes an otherwise fine model look toyish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Since I can't access Tim Boyd's review here at work to view any pics I'll ask this here-Are the parts made in the grainy type plastic like the '54 Hudson or are they the smooth type like the '55 and '56 Chryslers and the earlier Hudsons?Can't speak with any authority yet, but I believe this kit marks a change in tooling vendors for Moebius, and Chuck Most's shot on the last page seems to show a more polished body mold.Tim does seem to confirm this in his captions, which I'm guessing you can't see if you can't access his review... Edited July 22, 2015 by Chuck Kourouklis clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 The one I got: I just washed it prior to starting a build up. Will be posting progress and pix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I hope they do go back to the polished bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I hope they do go back to the polished bodies.I understand that Moebius was surprised by the graininess as well and is supposed to be addressing the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yup, heard tell on that myself from someone who contacted Moebius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I hope they do go back to the polished bodies.Yes, the Plymouth kits do have the polished bodies. Moebius did use a different vendor to produce this one per Dave. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) 0 Just to reconfirm what others here have said, the main body is fully polished. You can see the reflection of the polished surface here in the trunk area of the photograph.above. The hood is even more highly polished (like some of the Lindberg reissues in the 1990's). For those that haven't already looked at it, this would probably be a good time to review my detailed kit preview (53 photos and captions) at the following link... http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/first-look-at-all-n/new-moebius-65- plym/new-moebius-65-plym/ TIM Edited July 23, 2015 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 At this link are 53 photos and commentary on the new Moebius '65 Plymouth Satellite kit. (Kit provided in apprehensive Moebius to several model car journalist/builders for advance publicity purposes, including this writer). From first impressions, this looks to be a great kit - have a look and see if you agree. Of course, as always, the final verdict will be how it appears when fully painted and assembled. By the way, Moebius advised that the kit is in production now and should be available for retail purchase domestically sometime in July. Thanks in advance for your interest. TIM (PS - I recommend against posting pictures of real '65 Satellites and comparing them to the pictures herein, as differences in camara lenses, focal lengths, photography angles, et al make it virtually impossible to draw accurate conclusions about real vs. kit body proportions and accuracy.) (PSS - Board Moderators - I posted this as a separate topic since it is a detailed discussion of the actual kit, vs. the existing thread which is mostly pre-introduction in topic content. But feel free to move this to the previous topic thread if you prefer). TB hiya Tim, thank you for this review Tim.I enjoyed it.picture were great and your take info I l loved.I was a little apprehensive about getting this kit.but will be getting it soon...Thank you,Chris At this link are 53 photos and commentary on the new Moebius '65 Plymouth Satellite kit. (Kit provided in apprehensive Moebius to several model car journalist/builders for advance publicity purposes, including this writer). From first impressions, this looks to be a great kit - have a look and see if you agree. Of course, as always, the final verdict will be how it appears when fully painted and assembled. By the way, Moebius advised that the kit is in production now and should be available for retail purchase domestically sometime in July. Thanks in advance for your interest. TIM (PS - I recommend against posting pictures of real '65 Satellites and comparing them to the pictures herein, as differences in camara lenses, focal lengths, photography angles, et al make it virtually impossible to draw accurate conclusions about real vs. kit body proportions and accuracy.) (PSS - Board Moderators - I posted this as a separate topic since it is a detailed discussion of the actual kit, vs. the existing thread which is mostly pre-introduction in topic content. But feel free to move this to the previous topic thread if you prefer). TB hiya Tim, thank you for this review Tim.I enjoyed it.picture were great and your take info I l loved.I was a little apprehensive about getting this kit.but will be getting it soon...Thank you,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Chris...glad you emjoyed the review and thanks for the feedbakc. Cheers....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Tim I went and ordered this kit today based on your review.......I've lost count of how many kits I have ordered now thanks to your great reviews lol !keep em coming ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 For those speculating on what might be next, there are TWO carburetors on the parts tree even though this build calls for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 There are also some other hints on possible future versions - look at my original on-line review (link at beginning of this thread) for that info...TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is the Satellite the same as the Coronet just with different trim options or something?... im not MOPAR familiar with anything... mainly GM... lol and RED OVAL OBSESSED thanks Tim A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is the Satellite the same as the Coronet just with different trim options or something?... im not MOPAR familiar with anything... mainly GM... lol and RED OVAL OBSESSED thanks Tim A.Coronet is the Dodge B-body, Belvedere is the Plymouth B-body. Satellite is the top trim level of the Belvedere series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I got mine today. It looks very good to me! I will be recreating the car I had in high school. I've waited a long time for this and I'm very excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 For those speculating on what might be next, there are TWO carburetors on the parts tree even though this build calls for one. I think the A990 Super Stock version has already been let out of the bag so to speak, but will it be a Sedan body this time around or the same hardtop bodystyle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) I think the A990 Super Stock version has already been let out of the bag so to speak, but will it be a Sedan body this time around or the same hardtop bodystyle? From Svens Facebook page this morning....... definitely an A990 car with that exhaust set up . Fantastic news!, even if it is old news ! Lol Edited August 25, 2015 by Mr Stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 An A990 is /was a Sedan only.Imo...would be a better seller than the 2 door hardtop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 HUH. Well we see now what might justify that finned tranny pan, anyway; and as such, I ain't got a huge problem with Moebius leaving us to file it smooth.Ain't having much problem at all with the street car, actually. Its design, engraving, and execution are more than enough to compensate for that slight windshield crown and those funky vent wings, far as I'm concerned. In fact - possibly excepting Revell's '68/'69 Charger once they corrected it - I think this model easily has the measure of any other Chrysler B-body kit engineered in the last 30 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Well I just got my kit here in Canada ! I must say very nice kit indeed ,the only glitch I see is the exhaust manifolds look a bit smallbut this can be fixed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 when will the A990 super stock drag racer be out ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 when will the A990 super stock drag racer be out ???¯\_(ツ)_/¯ After the 61 Pontiac and 65 Mercury I'm sure. If I had to venture a conservative guess I'd say spring or summer next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ After the 61 Pontiac and 65 Mercury I'm sure. If I had to venture a conservative guess I'd say spring or summer next year.Sven's page does say a Model King release, so would they be somewhat independent of Moebius release dates? Maybe sooner than we think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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