Some more Round2 surprizes!

[Tom Geiger]

I have a bunch of those '41 Plymouths, bought right over the years.  I have them set aside to use the chassis and especially that flathead six in other builds.  Trivia- Does anyone remember that the 1950s Powell pickups were built on used 1941 Plymouth chassis?

[pack rat]

Hopefully Round 2 corrected some of the errors n the original  kit'a decal sheet, specifically the non-correct "hump" in the side stripe under the C-pillar, the omission of the vertical blackout panels for the R/T-specific door depressions under the A-pillar, and the too-large ciutout on the hood blackout panel, which left a body color margin around the fresh air scoop....TIM 

The R/T graphics have been corrected for the Dirty Donny issue.

[DaveM]

The R/T graphics have been corrected for the Dirty Donny issue.

That's great to hear.  I will have to grab one of those.   I have two '71 Mopar colors by Scalefinishes; Butterscotch/Bahama Yellow, and Bright Red/ Rallye Red.  (I thought I was ordering the '67 Bright Red for a '67 Charger, but I mistakenly ordered the other one)  I have two kits ready to build, the '71 Duster and '71 Charger.   Right now, I am thinking about the Charger in Butterscotch,  and the Duster in Red, but that may change a couple of times before I actually start building them.  If the DD issue has the correct stripes, then I will use them for this build, and use the kit to make something like a Rod Shop Charger, or a bracket car.  Does it have the black stripes, or the white ones?

[pack rat]

 Does it have the black stripes, or the white ones?

The hump in the side stripes and the incorrect opening in the hood decal were discussed previously, and I was informed today that the decals have been corrected. 

The colors weren't mentioned.

[tim boyd]

The hump in the side stripes and the incorrect opening in the hood decal were discussed previously, and I was informed today that the decals have been corrected. 

The colors weren't mentioned.

Mike...that's great news.  I had requested this correction a number of months ago in my correspondence with Round 2.  Perhaps others did as well (including you?).

As far as colors go, for '71 the Charger R/T side stripes, door "gill" inserts, and hood blackout were only available in code V6X Flat Black only.  

Cheers...>TIM 

 

[pack rat]

Mike...that's great news.  I had requested this correction a number of months ago in my correspondence with Round 2.  Perhaps others did as well (including you?).

As far as colors go, for '71 the Charger R/T side stripes, door "gill" inserts, and hood blackout were only available in code V6X Flat Black only.  

Cheers...>TIM 

 

Yes, I discussed it with them initially when I worked on the box-art kit for the previous release (orange car on the box).  I recall the somewhat tedious job of trying to correct the hood opening issue with black paint.  I also reminded them when the Dirty Donny issue was announced.

The door markings were already added to the decal sheet in that previous release, although they weren't used on the box-art kit; it was built from an original Ertl issue with (I think) black BMF used for the door depressions   

Edited August 25, 2015 by pack rat

[1972coronet]

Mike...that's great news.  I had requested this correction a number of months ago in my correspondence with Round 2.  Perhaps others did as well (including you?).

As far as colors go, for '71 the Charger R/T side stripes, door "gill" inserts, and hood blackout were only available in code V6X Flat Black only.  

Cheers...>TIM 

 

I've seen V6W , at least on the Super Bee models (WM21 & WM23) . The hood blackout and the R/T/'s door "gills" , however , were X9 Black only .

[tim boyd]

I've seen V6W , at least on the Super Bee models (WM21 & WM23) . The hood blackout and the R/T/'s door "gills" , however , were X9 Black only .

Bill. my info comes from the 1971 Dodge Car and Truck Showroom Color and Upholstery Selector Book, Charger tab, page 22.  My book appears to include all the mid-year updates.  It states "Charger R/T and Charger Super Bee Accent Stripes,  Flat Black Only Code V6X (available all exterior colors)."

However, as we all know, what Mother Mopar said vs. what they did was not always in agreement.  

Best Regards...TIM  

[iangilly]

Funny enough just saw the 41 plymouth at hobby lobby tonight, guess I'll get one since I don't have one.

[carnut]

I'm glad to see the 41 Plymouth out again, hopefully a little cleaned up. When ever I see one of these I snap it up, they are just a cool and different canvas to build a neat old school rod with, maybe do a tail dragger like this.

Edited August 28, 2015 by carnut

[dartman]

Another one added to the list mpc 1/8 Honda ATC 90 three wheeler, i always wanted this kit!

I had this kit when I was young.I have hoping it would come out sometime.

[Casey]

 

I'm guessing it'll be just like their "Katch the Kat" versions of regular kit, only molded in a metallic...kolor, this time gold.

Looks like Round2 is using the vintage MPC box for the '69 Barracuda, too:

Edited September 15, 2015 by Casey

[VW93]

I'm guessing it'll be just like their "Katch the Kat" versions of regular kit, only molded in a metallic...kolor, this time gold.

Looks like Round2 is using the vintage MPC box for the '69 Barracuda, too:

Now if they add the hemi, slant six, rear seat lower block off and the other parts from the original I'll buy a few.

[Mr mopar]

I hope they some extra parts like to little hood scoops !

[Sledsel]

I want to see the Craftsman 64 Comet. We know the tool exists

 

[Tom Geiger]

I want to see the Craftsman 64 Comet. We know the tool exists

 

Sure does!  Model King did the last release.  Funny thing, it was a bit of a slow seller.  With Moebius coming out with the all new '66 this would be a good time to cycle it through again.

[Sledsel]

Sure does!  Model King did the last release.  Funny thing, it was a bit of a slow seller.  With Moebius coming out with the all new '66 this would be a good time to cycle it through again.

was rather pricey thru Model King.... that's all.

[High octane]

Sure does!  Model King did the last release.  Funny thing, it was a bit of a slow seller.  With Moebius coming out with the all new '66 this would be a good time to cycle it through again.

I believe that Moebius is doin' the '65 Comet.

[Tom Geiger]

I believe that Moebius is doin' the '65 Comet.

And I knew that!  I've held the test shot in my hands!     Friday at work I noticed a guy had a '66 Comet convertible as a screen saver.  Yup, it was his so I guess I have '66s on my mind.

[Robberbaron]

was rather pricey thru Model King.... that's all.

I'll second that.  I seem to recall those were retailing for quite a bit more than other contemporary kits at that time, even though they were only curbside.  Same goes for the 1970 Buick.  I was interested in both at the time, but just wouldn't pony up that kind of money for a curbside with no optional parts.

As long as Round 2 would price them right, they could sell plenty of '64 Comets to piggyback on the full detail '65 coming from Moebius.  If they wanted to get ambitious, they could add an extra set of wheels and maybe even a pair of drag slicks and decals as an added selling point.  That would also allow them to have a more attention-grabbing car for the box art.

Edited September 16, 2015 by Robberbaron

[Sledsel]

I'll second that.  I seem to recall those were retailing for quite a bit more than other contemporary kits at that time, even though they were only curbside.  Same goes for the 1970 Buick.  I was interested in both at the time, but just wouldn't pony up that kind of money for a curbside with no optional parts.

As long as Round 2 would price them right, they could sell plenty of '64 Comets to piggyback on the full detail '65 coming from Moebius.  If they wanted to get ambitious, they could add an extra set of wheels and maybe even a pair of drag slicks and decals as an added selling point.  That would also allow them to have a more attention-grabbing car for the box art.

I agree 100%. I was interested in the Buick also, and do not have it for the same reasons. The Styline 61 Ford sold well, but does have a lot of options.

Even though they are curbsides, some bonus parts (wheels, tires especially) and some nice decals, I think it would do well. Be sure that the 67 Mustang is released at the same time. I know I would donate the chassis even though it is not 100% correct.

[Bob Ellis]

You can slice open the hoods on the curbsides. It's a starting point for a model that would be impossible to kit bash yourself into something respectable.

Interesting that people will pay $90 for a resin kit of a rare kit, but $25-30 is out of the question for a reissued rare styrene kit with original glass. It makes no sense to me?

[Sledsel]

Interesting that people will pay $90 for a resin kit of a rare kit, 

Not me...........

Hahahaha

[bobthehobbyguy]

Several factors with the model king price. First they are leasing  the molds and second they are doing small runs. The setup costs are basically the same fir any size run but with fewer in the run the cost of the setup higher per piece. For example if I runn 100 pieces and setup cost is 500 dollars that is 5 dollars per piece however if I run 500 pieces then the cost 1 dollar per piece. Same thing with the cost of developing packaging.

[Bob Ellis]

I think people are upset that that the "Model King" type kits had low part content. They figured that for $25-30, they should have tons of parts. They overlooked the fact that they were getting a kit that was out of production for 30-40 years.

Also, the cost of the includes repair of the tool, packaging design , shipping, paying distributers/dealers and various other costs that high or low part content kits must pay anyway.