tim boyd Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) At this link you'll find 34 pictures and captions summarizing the entire kit contents and the latest round of refinements to the Moebius '61 Ventura kit tooling. I am advised that other than a couple of very minor fit interior fit refinements, final polishing of the tool, and completion of the decals, assembly instructions, and box art, this one is just about ready to go into production. As before, due to differences in camera lenses, focal lengths, photography angles and the like, I caution you against making any final determinations of the body accuracy by attempting to compare these photos to 1/1 scale photos of '61 Ventura. Also, I have started a new thread since this is a look at the actual future kit contents, but if the Forum Moderators what to move this to the previous thread discussing the future kit, please do so. Thanks to Dave Metzner at Moebius for providing us the test shot...and now...take a look at what we found by clicking the highlighted blue link in the first sentence above. Cheers...>TIM Edited June 18, 2015 by tim boyd
mike 51 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) But Tim, if we can't jump to unfounded conclusions, what fun can some of us have? Thanks for the review...looks like they did a fine job. Edited June 18, 2015 by mike 51
Casey Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 It all looks very '90s AMT-ish, which is to say, very nice.
tim boyd Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 But Tim, if we can't jump to unfounded conclusions, what fun can some of us have? Thanks for the review... Smile! Thanks Mike....TIM
mrknowetall Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I've seen earlier test shots in person, and all I can say is that the tooling and detail engraving is top notch! This kit will ROCK!
mike 51 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) It all looks very '90s AMT-ish, which is to say, very nice. I was thinking it looked kinda Lindberg (ish) in part because of the windwing design. like what they could have done if they had stayed in business. Edited June 18, 2015 by mike 51
mike 51 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) So what will go into all those empty spaces? It doesn't seem like a drag car version would differ much and a NASCAR version might differ "too much"? Edited June 18, 2015 by mike 51
carnut Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Tim, Thank you for the review, this is another to add to my build list. Dropped down with metalflake and bellflower exhaust, can't wait. Thanks again Tim.
IMPALASS89 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks Tim for the review loks nice can't waite till I can get one to bulid did you know if it will have fixed front wheels and the other set of spindles look like a set for lowering and the other looks like stock height. Thankas again for letting us look at the kit!!!!!
unclescott58 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Wow! Thanks again Tim. I've said this before. Your reviews are always the best. Scott
Ron Hamilton Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Moebius is going to get some more of my money. Excellent!!!!!
Bennyg Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I personally am not a big fan of the subject matter, but WOW! Separate door handles, and other features. I reckon it might build better than a tamiya kit. I hope they do another truck and maybe a modern car. im sure this has many fans anyway. I look forward to seeing it on the workbench in the forum. Cheers. Ben
1972coronet Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Dropped down with metalflake and bellflower exhaust, can't wait. I like that idea a lot ! Toss a Craig 4-track player under the dash , too ...
Dwight55 Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 So whats the projected release date? I'm ready for them NOW.
High octane Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 To buy them and "toss" them on the pile of other kits, I think not. Besides I have the '62 that I've already started, and who knows when I'll finish it.
drodg Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Tim thanks for the review. I cannot believe the details in the brake drums and wheels. Wow.
johnbuzzed Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I personally am not a big fan of the subject matter, but WOW! Separate door handles, and other features. I reckon it might build better than a tamiya kit. I hope they do another truck and maybe a modern car. im sure this has many fans anyway. I look forward to seeing it on the workbench in the forum. Cheers. Ben A current ('15) Charger with the same amount of detail would be nice. Maybe a Tesla?
Brett Barrow Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 What are the little bucket seats for? Gives you the choice between bench and buckets.
MrObsessive Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Excellent review Tim! I left a comment on one of the pics regarding the glass and the roofline. DEFINITELY a home run kit for Moebius, as I'll certainly be getting one!
horsepower Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 So what will go into all those empty spaces? It doesn't seem like a drag car version would differ much and a NASCAR version might differ "too much"? Thinking topless.
Brett Barrow Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) So what will go into all those empty spaces? It doesn't seem like a drag car version would differ much and a NASCAR version might differ "too much"? Well, they've already shown a 61 Catalina on the flyer they had at NNL East 14. The illustration they used showed regular steel wheels, so I'm betting those 4 empty spots on the air cleaner sprue are for them. The other empty spots hint at a 421 SD to me (intake, valve covers, air cleaners or carbs) as those spots are right next to the parts they'd replace. Edited June 18, 2015 by Brett Barrow
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