JPolli Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I saw on the Revell site they are reissuing their 51 Anglia. Would love to see a blown Kohler Bros. or Shore's & Hess version. Wishful thinking??? Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I saw on the Revell site they are reissuing their 51 Anglia. Would love to see a blown Kohler Bros. or Shore's & Hess version. Wishful thinking???Very much so. I file this kit under "just glad to have an injection molded Ford Anglia body" and would be happy just to see the two-piece tires eliminated forever. Maybe that was done in previous issues of the shared kits, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Recent issues of the Anglia and Thames have included one-piece tires and slicks. The picture I saw for the coming reissue showed the Ansen wheels that were in the pre-1980 issues; maybe those will be put back in. The chassis isn't too accurate, and nobody ran an Olds engine in these cars, but the bodies are well done which makes them worth having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 The Model King box art unfortunately shows a modified kit that is a bit different from what is in the box. The biggest thing is the grille, or lack of, on the MK kit. And it shows more correct wheels that I don't remember ever seeing in the kit. They either had the 5 spoke mags or the later Funny Car style trick wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPolli Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 It would be nice to see the front hood clip without the grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Hopefully they shortin the front axle . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryR Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Recent issues of the Anglia and Thames have included one-piece tires and slicks. The picture I saw for the coming reissue showed the Ansen wheels that were in the pre-1980 issues; maybe those will be put back in. The chassis isn't too accurate, and nobody ran an Olds engine in these cars, but the bodies are well done which makes them worth having.Huh? the original model is fairly accurate, is Skip Shores "Skeppers Critter" that became the Shore and Hess blown car.It ran an Olds. Rules sais small displacement only ( at that time). Olds motors were used all over in gas classes, to wit" Stone, Woods & Cook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Huh? the original model is fairly accurate, is Skip Shores "Skeppers Critter" that became the Shore and Hess blown car.It ran an Olds. Rules sais small displacement only ( at that time). Olds motors were used all over in gas classes, to wit" Stone, Woods & Cook.Nope, it always ran a Chevy. First a small block, later a big block (once they were allowed in the smaller cars), then the big-block with a supercharger . Shores is said to have been first to call the big Chevy the "Rat Motor". The injector scoop was lettered "Rat Motor", that would seem to back up that claim. The frame is way, way off when compared to the 1:1 frame. The 1:1 frame was wider through the middle (frame rails closer to the door sills). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagepunk66 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Nope, it always ran a Chevy. First a small block, later a big block (once they were allowed in the smaller cars), then the big-block with a supercharger . Shores is said to have been first to call the big Chevy the "Rat Motor". The injector scoop was lettered "Rat Motor", that would seem to back up that claim. The frame is way, way off when compared to the 1:1 frame. The 1:1 frame was wider through the middle (frame rails closer to the door sills).suspension is quite different than the actual Shores & Hess car too. the chassis was built by Don Long..front axle was chromed tubular, no drop when it was SBC powered (later when the BBC was put in, a mildly dropped axle was fitted). a transverse torsion bar setup similar to what was in favor with the Fuel Altered and Top Fuel crowd was placed behind front axle with chromed hairpins for location, ladder bars are wrong, etc, etc. some good reference material here.... http://theamazoeffect.blogspot.com/2013_10_01_archive.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 The Revell slingster injected SBC would be a good donor engine. We will probably get the exact same Revell kit with different box art. But I don't have the old one, so I'll probably pic it up on subject matter alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) We will probably get the exact same Revell kit with different box art. Yup. Revell knows nobody else is going to create an all-new Ford Anglia kit to compete with this one, so they're going to keep reissuing this kit and it's companion Thames Panel until they are too worn to produce a buildable model...and we'll keep buying them. Edited January 10, 2017 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Yup. Revell knows nobody else is going to create an all-new Ford Anglia kit to compete with this one, so they're going to keep reissuing this kit and it's companions (Henry J, Thames Panel, Austin) until they are too worn to produce a buildable model...and we'll keep buying them. I'm curious to know if Revell's recent new tool woes will have any impact on new tooling in the future or will we just get re-pops of old kits for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I'm curious to know if Revell's recent new tool woes will have any impact on new tooling in the future or will we just get re-pops of old kits for a while.What "woes" are you referring to? The Ford Bronco seems to be selling like crazy and the '70 Charger R/T also seems to be a good seller. I think future releases may be more closely tied to parent company Hobbico's disappointing 2016 and not-predicted-to-be-much-better 2017. The '30 Model A will be back in production, the first of the new Foose kits will be out, and the '66 Suburban should sell well, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 (edited) What "woes" are you referring to? The Ford Bronco seems to be selling like crazy and the '70 Charger R/T also seems to be a good seller. I think future releases may be more closely tied to parent company Hobbico's disappointing 2016 and not-predicted-to-be-much-better 2017. The '30 Model A will be back in production, the first of the new Foose kits will be out, and the '66 Suburban should sell well, too.I was referring to the 30 Ford, but that's coming from my narrow focus of subject matter. I forgot that the Bronco and Charger were new tools as well. Edited January 10, 2017 by modelfink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Lots of great models were built from this kit back in the day, including IIRC at least two (one drag, one street) by the legendary Don Emmons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 This would be my take on it. Donovan Stott's White Trash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 This would be my take on it. Donovan Stott's White Trash Is that a Southeast Gassers Assoc. car? Looks familiar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Is that a Southeast Gassers Assoc. car? Looks familiar...Yes, Donovan Stott races with the Southeast Gassers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Sonee Hall's Anglia is also very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Would be cool to get the old box art back! At least the Photo Shop matches the kit, sorta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelfink Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 It will be a fun kit for the stash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Love this kit and the Thames. I wish Revell could beaf up the rocker area around the front door opening at the lower front fender. Seems to always snap the rocker there or at the rear of the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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