MrObsessive Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I know some lips have to remain sealed, but I've heard from two different people at different times, that Moebius has an "AMX" in the plans. They didn't know which years, but I'm assuming with the popularity of the two seaters from 1968-'70, it would be one of those years. Of course we all know what "assume" means! I'm hoping it's any or all of those years, and my curiosity is up as that's my next super detailed model I'd like to do after the '59 Chevy is done. I want to hold back to see if and when they're going to kit this.......It might be another year before I get around to starting mine. Anyone know or heard anything about this?
lordairgtar Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I haven't heard anything. That would be an awesome kit. I am sure that the JoHan Jihadis will be nit picking over this if it ever comes out.
MrObsessive Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 It would be interesting to compare the two if this ever comes to be. I'd try not to come down on it too hard, but I'm an AMX fan through and through as I once owned a '69 390 4spd for a number of years. The car was a real blast to own and drive and I wish I could have kept it. BTW, the model I want to do is a beat up '69 Johan kit I built back in '85. I'd like to restore it giving it the full boat treatment and paint it "Big Bad Green" with painted bumpers and all.
Casey Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I'd rather see a '68 or '69 Javelin, followed by a '70, than any AMX. The 1/20 MPC AMX is easily found, and the JO-HAN '69 is also fairly easy to find, and not all the expensive, either. Moebius could offer '68, '69, and '70 Javelins as separate kits, much like they've done with the recent Ford trucks or previous Hudson Hornets. They could always release a '68-'70 AMX later based on the design for the Javelin, too.If Moebius did release an AMX first and it's done accurately, the engine and suspension bit alone would provide plenty of donor fodder for existing AMC kits. There truly is no good late AMC V8 engine available, and no kit has ever included a detailed trunnion style front suspension, either.
Ron Hamilton Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I still have a JoHan to build. I was able to get the proper 68-9 interior tub, and the hood to transform the Drag on Lady kit. I am partial to Red on Red, with the white stripes, and Magmum 500's on Red Lines, or White Letters.
MrObsessive Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 Yeah Casey, I'd rather see those years Javelins too over the AMX's much as I like them. 1968-69 I'd prefer over the '70 because as you mentioned, they would have the never done correctly trunion front suspension setup as well as the engine. However, '60's Mustangs front suspension IMO would make a reasonable facsimile if one wanted to build a detailed Javelin/AMX for now.
Luc Janssens Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Maybe they found the long lost tooling from Jo-han's '69, last seen in a Testors wrapper, then went MIA/
BIGTRUCK Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 A new AMX or Javelin would be most welcome . All I have are the promo style AMX with the engine bottom molded into the chassis but stock opening hood and a Snap Javelin.
Casey Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Maybe they found the long lost tooling from Jo-han's '69, last seen in a Testors wrapper, then went MIA/That never even crossed my mind as I was thinking (hoping!) about an all-new kit, but considering Moebius purchased the '59 Rambler tooling, it makes sense. Kind of disappointing in a selfish way (for me), though.
louie Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 This would be great actually "awesome "is more like it. Moebius has been Filling the gaps in and I personally can't thank them enough. Have to just wait and see. Hopefully it will come together and make a lot of people very, very happy. Also, any of the year's stated in the above posts will work for me. Thank you. Jeff
Crazy Ed Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I'd like mine in the '70 Javelin Flavor and I'll take care of the Red, White n Blue Covering
Dave Metzner Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 That's an very interesting rumor...I need to check my project list...Just checked the list; Uhh, sorry, no AMX on the list right now...Far as I know, the Johan AMX tooling along with two or three others were sent to China last time they were produced, and those tools have vanished.Dave
Luc Janssens Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 That's an very interesting rumor...I need to check my project list...Just checked the list; Uhh, sorry, no AMX on the list right now...Far as I know, the Johan AMX tooling along with two or three others were sent to China last time they were produced, and those tools have vanished.DaveNippin' it in da bud;^)
MrObsessive Posted November 26, 2015 Author Posted November 26, 2015 Oh well, might have been nice, but I'm not heartbroken. I've no lack of AMX's..........I have the one I built in '85 that'll be one of my next big projects, an untouched '69 USA JoHan kit, a built '70 in need of a resto, and a pristine MPC 1/20 scale '69 kit. So I have quite a few AMX's to keep me going for a while, not to mention a resin '69 Javelin.
W-409 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I was already hoping there would be a full detail kit on one of these. I've had one of those Jo-Hans in progress for a long time and I've done lots of modifications to the engine, interior and chassis. Inner fenders in front are a bit of a trouble for me as they're very different from anything I've seen in 1/25 scale. Oh well, maybe I just need to continue banging my head to the wall with that one.
1930fordpickup Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 That's an very interesting rumor...I need to check my project list...Just checked the list; Uhh, sorry, no AMX on the list right now...Far as I know, the Johan AMX tooling along with two or three others were sent to China last time they were produced, and those tools have vanished.DaveI can send you an eraser and pencil to change the list. LOL Keep up the great job you are doing. I like the direction you guys are headed in.
Bill J Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Javelin or AMX would be ok, but they have been done and still available for a price.I'd much rather see a late 40's or early 50's Packard. I love the convertible in Back to the Future, a tan 49 or 50 model. I remember them as a kid and they were a great car.
W-409 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 I'd much rather see a late 40's or early 50's Packard. Yep! That would be a very cool one. Or even better... A '56 Packard would be another one.
Casey Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Far as I know, the Johan AMX tooling along with two or three others were sent to China last time they were produced, and those tools have vanished. The Mercury Comet and '70 Olds 442 among those?
Mike Chernecki Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 The SC Rambler was among those last released also.
horsepower Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 That's an very interesting rumor...I need to check my project list...Just checked the list; Uhh, sorry, no AMX on the list right now...Far as I know, the Johan AMX tooling along with two or three others were sent to China last time they were produced, and those tools have vanished.DaveThey're probably sharing warehouse space with all the Franklin Mint diecast molds. :-(
426hemiman Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 How about a couple more 60s MOPARS. Moebius has the 65 Plymouth platform to do the 65 Dodge or the 63 Dodge it would be a good fit.
Deano Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 They're probably sharing warehouse space with all the Franklin Mint diecast molds. :-( Probably at a foundry.
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