Revell 4 Quarter 2017

[Richard Bartrop]

Or the new Demon.  Don't try to tell me that factor built dragster isn't even a little bit interesting.   Exciting cars are still being made, and kudos to the carmakers for making them.

However, the nostalgia factor has always been a part of modelling too.  Build a model of something you can see on the street every day?  You might as well building a model of your washing machine.   On the other hand, something you remember, but don't see anymore....

Look at the early kitmakers like Hudson Miniatures, and Gowland & Gowland, and most of it is cars that ae about as old as yur typical muscle car is today.

 

[martinfan5]

 

  Build a model of something you can see on the street every day?

 

Yes, I do, and going back about 20 years,  90's forward, and I know its hard to believe, but outside of this forum , guys want to build new stuff as well. 

[Paul Hettick]

I have a low mile bucket seat 72 Boat Tail Riviera if Revell, Mobius, or AMT wants the measure it.

[niteowl7710]

I have a low mile bucket seat 72 Boat Tail Riviera if Revell, Mobius, or AMT wants the measure it.

3D scan it, I think you mean. Especially given the plethora of complex shapes of that car. I'm not sure I trust anyone's "eye" to measurements in terms of a U.S. manufacturer considering how replete with proportion errors everything manages to be on a fairly consistent basis. 

 

[SSNJim]

However, the nostalgia factor has always been a part of modelling too.  Build a model of something you can see on the street every day?  You might as well building a model of your washing machine.   On the other hand, something you remember, but don't see anymore....

I'm not so sure about that. The annual kits were for exactly that - building a model of the latest cars that were offered in the days when new car introductions were a big deal. I remember saving my lunch money for the brand new  MPC 1976 Dodge pickup kit and the 1975 Pinto. Back in those days, a 55 Chevy was just an old car, just like a 1997 Honda Civic is now.

By the way, has anyone else noticed the Revell Build and Play 2018 Mustang out now? Similar in parts layout to the 2015 Mustang, it's got the new spoiler, new wheels and body. I had a blast building it. 

[Dave Van]

How is the Daytona a 2n1? Stock car or drag car parts? I don't recall any of the previous releases being anything other then stock.

IF they do like the original issue it had some NASCAR parts included. Basic roll cage, seat and other items.....about 50% of what needed for a good Cup car. They included wheels and tires that were WAY to narrow.....but could be used if it didn't bother you.

[Richard Bartrop]

Yes, I do, and going back about 20 years,  90's forward, and I know its hard to believe, but outside of this forum , guys want to build new stuff as well. 

Nice BMW, BTW.

Liking new stuff is great, but even there, the tendency is to want to build stuff you do see on the street every day.

Unless the street you live in is packed with racing BMWs, in which case, I'm envious.

[Richard Bartrop]

I'm not so sure about that. The annual kits were for exactly that - building a model of the latest cars that were offered in the days when new car introductions were a big deal. I remember saving my lunch money for the brand new  MPC 1976 Dodge pickup kit and the 1975 Pinto. Back in those days, a 55 Chevy was just an old car, just like a 1997 Honda Civic is now.

By the way, has anyone else noticed the Revell Build and Play 2018 Mustang out now? Similar in parts layout to the 2015 Mustang, it's got the new spoiler, new wheels and body. I had a blast building it. 

The annuals were more about getting some extra use out of the moulds for the promos, than the demands of the market.    The promotional models were just that, promotions to advertise the full size cars.    Once the full sized carmakers lost interest in promotional models, the annuals went away..

[Daddyfink]

Would be fine with me, but not at the toy level, aka Build And Play level.

No, I am talking more on a Tamiya level. Really nice body detail, wheels and just enough undercarriage detail to make it look nice. 

Not battery under the back seat type stuff. 

[martinfan5]

Nice BMW, BTW.

Liking new stuff is great, but even there, the tendency is to want to build stuff you do see on the street every day.

Unless the street you live in is packed with racing BMWs, in which case, I'm envious.

lol, far as I know, the streets around here are not packed with racing BMW's, sad, I know

And thank you.

[martinfan5]

No, I am talking more on a Tamiya level. Really nice body detail, wheels and just enough undercarriage detail to make it look nice. 

Not battery under the back seat type stuff. 

That would be perfect for me.

[Darin Bastedo]

I'm hoping that Revell at least gives the option for the street Hemi this time around.

When I built mine (the original release) I had to rob parts out of my '67 Plymouth GTX kit to get the correct air cleaner, and intake/exhaust manifolds. We'll soon see........that is one of Revell's best kits and it builds up pretty much with no fuss.

And a correct wiper motor... LOL

Edited July 14, 2017 by Darin Bastedo

[martinfan5]

Its funny how every Revell flyer thread turns into a wishlist thread

[MrObsessive]

And a correct wiper motor... LOL

Alright, alright!   

[av405]

Edit--there is one modern truck or SUV kit--forgot about the Meng Super Duty..which is a great kit. 

You're forgetting the 1st and 2nd generation Ford Raptors that Revell released. But yes, it is sad that in this millennium those have been the only 3 modern pickup truck offerings.  

As someone born in 1991, I want to see more of the vehicles I grew up with. Basically cars from the 80's to the present day. 

 

Edited July 14, 2017 by av405

[MrObsessive]

You're forgetting the 1st and 2nd generation Ford Raptors that Revell released. But yes, it is sad that in this millennium those have been the only 3 modern pickup truck offerings.  

As someone born in 1991, I want to see more of the vehicles I grew up with. Basically cars from the 80's to the present day. 

Just as a little aside, I've been noticing lately when I go to various car shows, more and more vehicles from the '70's and '80's are starting to pop up. Some might sniff at there's not anything collectible from those years, but you wouldn't know that from what I see showing up.

People thought the same thing about '55-'57 Chevy's I'm sure in the early '60's.............back then they were "just another car", but now of course very collectible. So I'm sure it'll be just a matter of time before you'll begin to see stuff from the '90's make a showing too.

And no, they ain't all gonna be Mustangs, Camaros, and Firebirds some are thinking!

[echoxrayniner]

You're forgetting the 1st and 2nd generation Ford Raptors that Revell released. But yes, it is sad that in this millennium those have been the only 3 modern pickup truck offerings.  

As someone born in 1991, I want to see more of the vehicles I grew up with. Basically cars from the 80's to the present day. 

 

Hah born in the same year and got the exact same feelings! AMT was still doing pretty good annual kits in the 1990s, wonder what made 'em stop(well yeah, money of course). Like, the '95 Chevy S10 pick up kits - They were full detail and friggin' fantastic. Plus I imagine it wasnt exactly a kit on everyone's wishlist, yet they did it. Could be that GM still offered 'em cash for a showroom tie-in.

[Rob Hall]

You're forgetting the 1st and 2nd generation Ford Raptors that Revell released. But yes, it is sad that in this millennium those have been the only 3 modern pickup truck offerings.  

 

Didn't mention those as I wasn't talking about simplified snap kits, note I said 'full detail' in a previous sentence.   

 

Edited July 14, 2017 by Rob Hall

[Rob Hall]

Its funny how every Revell flyer thread turns into a wishlist thread

That always seems to happen..

[av405]

Hah born in the same year and got the exact same feelings! AMT was still doing pretty good annual kits in the 1990s, wonder what made 'em stop(well yeah, money of course). Like, the '95 Chevy S10 pick up kits - They were full detail and friggin' fantastic. Plus I imagine it wasnt exactly a kit on everyone's wishlist, yet they did it. Could be that GM still offered 'em cash for a showroom tie-in.

That's why I have dozens of AMT and Lindberg kits from that era, because they represent what I grew up with. In a way I suppose you and I are lucky that the 90s spawned a lot of then modern "regular" vehicle kits like dozens of pickup trucks, SUVs, and just regular cars.

[Motor City]

I don't understand it when, for example, AMT comes out with a '67 whatever, people on this forum want Revell to come out with an improved '67 whatever.  There are so many old and new cars and trucks that have never been produced in kit form.  We should appreciate the effort companies are making to produce models they hope will sell.  We have been given quite a few kits to choose from since the annual kits went away.  Revell has done a good job of issuing models that Round 2 has not reissued from the old AMT/MPC tooling, and has also done many new subjects that no one else had ever done.  I, for one, am looking forward to the '85 442, and was elated to see the various Hurst/Olds models.  It's still a good time to be in the hobby.

[Eshaver]

I don't understand it when, for example, AMT comes out with a '67 whatever, people on this forum want Revell to come out with an improved '67 whatever.  There are so many old and new cars and trucks that have never been produced in kit form.  We should appreciate the effort companies are making to produce models they hope will sell.  We have been given quite a few kits to choose from since the annual kits went away.  Revell has done a good job of issuing models that Round 2 has not reissued from the old AMT/MPC tooling, and has also done many new subjects that no one else had ever done.  I, for one, am looking forward to the '85 442, and was elated to see the various Hurst/Olds models.  It's still a good time to be in the hobby.

Jim, I had to laugh while reading this . You make excellent points . Some folks would scream bloody murder if they were handed Free Green Moon cheese if they were given that too !

[hpiguy]

I don't understand it when, for example, AMT comes out with a '67 whatever, people on this forum want Revell to come out with an improved '67 whatever.  There are so many old and new cars and trucks that have never been produced in kit form.  We should appreciate the effort companies are making to produce models they hope will sell.  We have been given quite a few kits to choose from since the annual kits went away.  Revell has done a good job of issuing models that Round 2 has not reissued from the old AMT/MPC tooling, and has also done many new subjects that no one else had ever done.  I, for one, am looking forward to the '85 442, and was elated to see the various Hurst/Olds models.  It's still a good time to be in the hobby.

Yup. They also love to claim "Everyone would buy this kit!" of some obscure year and model variant of a car they personally like and then it does get made by an aftermarket place, they sell 18 kits and they needed to sell 500 to break even on molds and marketing. the kicker being, the guy that wanted it so bad never buys it "Wasn't accurate enough", "Too expensive".   

 

Edited July 14, 2017 by hpiguy

[High octane]

Like anything else, this hobby has its ups and downs, and of course you can't please some of the people all of the time. How is it that guys have hundreds of model car kits to build and always want the companies to produce this kit or that kit? To be very honest about that, the companies would produce just about any kit a person would want as long as THEY come up with the ca$h. It seems like some people are never satisfied, no matter what is available in kit form.

[martinfan5]

You're forgetting the 1st and 2nd generation Ford Raptors that Revell released. But yes, it is sad that in this millennium those have been the only 3 modern pickup truck offerings.  

As someone born in 1991, I want to see more of the vehicles I grew up with. Basically cars from the 80's to the present day. 

 

As someone born 11 years before, same here, the cars from the 90's is what I remember growing up with, maybe a few years from the late 80's.