AMT's new reissue Lil' Gasser

[RatRod]

Just picked up this new reissue, and I have to say Yayyyyy!!! Round 2 has "New Tooled" the tires!!! This reissue has all new tires that represent the originals in this kit when originally released, the fronts are all new, with a nice tread, and the rears are the exact same size as the original kits had. I compared them with an original set....PERFECT!!! They are tampo'ed on both sides too! The rest of the kit is the same as ever, but has an expanded decal sheet, but R2 says it is an expanded Original sheet, but it's not. It's missing several original decals, like the "Standard" sign, and has been removed from the box art. They have added a cardboard display, and is part of the "Catch the Kat" series.

Edited August 16, 2016 by RatRod

[High octane]

I built mine a few years ago, and it was a fun build. I used the tires from the Revell '41 Willys Street Rod and I used Spaz-Stix for the tank.

[unclescott58]

I'm not a big fan of this kit. But, if I could find some Pure Oil "Firebird"* decals that fit it, I'd build one. I'd also love to find Pure/Firebird decals for AMT's tanker trailer too.

* For those who don't know Firebird was the name for Pure Oil's racing gas. It had a very cool logo, with they're interpretation of a Firebird. Very different from Pontiac's Firebird emblem. I believe Pure started using the Firebird brand in 1961. About 6 years before Pontiac's Firebird showed up on the scene. About the same time as Pontiac brought their Firebird to market, Pure Oil merged with Union Oil of California. And over the next couple of years, converted the Pure stations into Union 76s. Phasing out the Pure and Firebird names and logos. When I was a young kid, Pure was the main brand of gasoline my father bought. I was never happy when UniCal took them over, converting them to Union 76s. I missed their Firebird.

 

Edited August 16, 2016 by unclescott58

[Jon Cole]

Scott, like this?

Edited August 16, 2016 by Jon Cole

[louie]

RatRod, good info on the lill gasser, Thanks. Also, good info on the pure oil firebird brand as I never knew that they merged into become the Union 76 company. All good stuff and I always like to learn a new thing or two. Thanks.   Jeff 

And, That firebird picture does look great! 

[stavanzer]

Does it have the leftover S'cool Bus and Li'l Mixer parts in it, like the last version had?

I've got two of those, mostly for the extra parts.

[Steven Zimmerman]

I NEVER thought I'd say this, but I gotta get one of these !..............'Z'

 

[unclescott58]

Scott, like this?

Yep. That's it. I love that design. Oh, and remember Pure's slogan: "You Can Be Sure With Pure". If there were Pure Firebird decals for this kit, I'd buy one right away.

 

Edited August 25, 2016 by unclescott58

[unclescott58]

By the way, Pure was the official gas used by NASCAR in the 1960's. Until UniCal took over. You'd see their signs at many tracks back in the day. I'm not sure about the 1950's. Though you see many early NASCARs carrying the Pure, non Firebird logos.

 

Edited August 16, 2016 by unclescott58

[ss2000]

There's pics on Round 2's site that shows the parts in both colors and decals. Molded in yellow or catch the kat metal flake red.

[unclescott58]

Slightly off topic? I'd love to see Round 2 reissue MPC's old Vending Machine show rod. I'd love to build that one as favorite brand of soda pop. Mountain Dew. A couple of years ago, I built Monogram's Beer Wagon with Mountain Dew decals made by an outfit I think is called Firebird Design. Maybe Firebird Design will design more decals for the Li'l Gasser. Including my Pure Firebird Racing Gas decals.

Edited August 16, 2016 by unclescott58

[Ace-Garageguy]

I've always kinda liked this kit as a parts source. The tank, big-truck generic axles, the trailing arms, and a not-too-bad Ford cammer engine are worth the price to me. Great kitbashing potential here.

[Mr mopar]

I just wish Round2 would have did red glass ,not much into the smoked stuff !