Complete bonuses in kits

[Daddyfink]

Would like to find these

 

[Greg Myers]

AMT '66 Nova extra engine on stand, best extra ever

[slusher]

On 2/7/2019 at 6:42 PM, Casey said:

Bought one of these off eBay at a fair price with no box..

[Casey]

I believe the Suzuki dirtbike included with the H-1292 1/16 Revell Chevy Off-Road Pickup is what was later included with the 1/16 Revell Jeep kit? The number plate looks slightly different between the two, though:

 

[Daddyfink]

1 hour ago, Casey said:

I believe the Suzuki dirtbike included with the H-1292 1/16 Revell Chevy Off-Road Pickup is what was later included with the 1/16 Revell Jeep kit? The number plate looks slightly different between the two, though:

 

The only thing that is keeping me from saying that they are the same is the exhaust. The trucks runs underneath the bike and the jeeps over the engine, and the front number plate is more modern on the jeeps bike. 

Edited January 20, 2022 by Daddyfink

[Mike C.]

The truck Suzuki is a TM. The jeep has the later RM. The 1:1 TM was said to be an awful bike. The RM was quite an improvement. 

[JJ Deuce]

On 4/13/2020 at 10:56 AM, Greg Myers said:

AMT '66 Nova extra engine on stand, best extra ever

Agreed.  more than once I've bought the Nova kits just to get that engine and stand.  I'm also a fan of the hemi and stand in the Revell '69 charger

[keyser]

Tim Boyd showed a surfboard trailer that was supposed to be in an issue of the 41 Woody. Anyone know which one? I need that trailer. 

[tim boyd]

On 1/21/2022 at 11:57 AM, keyser said:

Tim Boyd showed a surfboard trailer that was supposed to be in an issue of the 41 Woody. Anyone know which one? I need that trailer. 

It may have been #31833, a reissue in 2002.  But don't quote me on it.  Had box art similar to the original release, but with the updated box number. 

Story goes that it was to be a utility trailer for a follow-up kit reissue, but development was stopped when it was only partly finished.  The sprue was welded off for the initial release but was opened in error for that one reissue only.  In that form, it was still incomplete; not usable as a a complete assembly unless the builder was to do additional mods/kitbashing.   Round 2 management is reportedly aware of all this; one could speculate these parts, or perhaps even a completed execution, might surface it a future reissue of the kit.  However, one also speculates that Round 2 also has other, higher priority subjects for time and tooling expenditures. 

Here's an image of the basic trailer parts, kitbashed to a completed form as a pseudo-motorcycle trailer ...  

Best....TIM

Edited January 23, 2022 by tim boyd

[Mike C.]

That Triumph bobber looks cool. ?

[keyser]

Tim, was that stock issue or rod? 31833 not a 41. Mentioned in instructions? Or mystery item? Surfboard trailer made me nuts. 
i had stock issue, and pro shop. Nada. Guess I should tap my vast trailer collection.  Some guy influenced me to stockpile them. Never mind the original issue Raysons. ??‍♂️?

Edited January 23, 2022 by keyser

[tim boyd]

7 hours ago, keyser said:

Tim, was that stock issue or rod? 31833 not a 41. Mentioned in instructions? Or mystery item? Surfboard trailer made me nuts. 
i had stock issue, and pro shop. Nada. Guess I should tap my vast trailer collection.  Some guy influenced me to stockpile them. Never mind the original issue Raysons. ??‍♂️?

Street rod version, kit number was 31883 (sorry 'bout that, should have brought the kit into my studio instead of trusting my memory).  No mention of the trailer in the kit instructions.  Wonder who that was about the Raysons?   Hope you are doing well....TIM 

[tim boyd]

21 hours ago, Mike C. said:

That Triumph bobber looks cool. ?

Thanks Mike.  Revell Parts Pack "Custom Triumph", built straight from the box with only paint detailing and basic wiring added about 15 years ago; decanted and airbrushed 40+ year old Pactra Candy Wild Cherry over gold paint....

Best....TIM

Edited January 24, 2022 by tim boyd

[Mike C.]

nice work!

[Casey]

The rotating display stand (powered by a rubber band) which first appeared in the 1/25 MPC '65 Dodge Monaco 2+2 Hardtop kit, seen at the center left in the below image:

 

The same rotating stand then migrated to and was included with the AMT Car Craft Magazine Dream Rod kit:

 

The instruction sheet shows how the parts were to be assembled, and how to power the base:

 

The display base remained with the CC Magazine Dream Rod through its transition into the Tiger Shark, touted here on the end of the MPC #502 issue box:

 

The rotating display stand is still included with the Tiger Shark kit, and can be found in the most recent MPC #876 issue, from 2018:

 

The rotating display stand was also available separately as a mail-away item for $.50 each, as shown on this vintage MPC insert:

[Mr. Metallic]

17 hours ago, Casey said:

The rotating display stand (powered by a rubber band) which first appeared in the 1/25 MPC '65 Dodge Monaco 2+2 Hardtop kit, seen at the center left in the below image:

Casey, you've really got me wanting to put one of these together, but instead with a small electric motor replacing the rubber band (and a switch). Only question is how to regulate the speed. this requires more research

[deuces wild]

I like the color on this one.....? Thanks Casey!..?

Edited February 11, 2022 by deuces wild

[ChrisBcritter]

On 1/23/2022 at 8:35 AM, tim boyd said:

Aha! I spy the old CA trailer plate from the license plate sheet I made back in 1983. Here's where I got that number:

The Kenskill travel trailer from the 1962 movie Panic in Year Zero!.

 

[deuces wild]

I think it was MPC that had a Crondeck (sp) timer christmas tree in one of the early 70s annual kits... I  just don't remember which one.... Anyone here know???.... Pictures would be great if possible... Thanks guys!....

[tim boyd]

11 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said:

Aha! I spy the old CA trailer plate from the license plate sheet I made back in 1983. Here's where I got that number:

yep

The Kenskill travel trailer from the 1962 movie Panic in Year Zero!.

 

Chris....yep....still have your sheet of license plates to this day (I think).  I used those on several of my model projects over the years.  Not sure if I ever got a chance to say "Thanks" so I'm doing that now.  A very big "THANKS"!   

Best....TIM 

[keyser]

8 hours ago, deuces wild said:

I think it was MPC that had a Crondeck (sp) timer christmas tree in one of the early 70s annual kits... I  just don't remember which one.... Anyone here know???.... Pictures would be great if possible... Thanks guys!....

Chrondek trees in GTOs, few others. Current/recent issues 67 GTO, 70 Bonne Cvt, 70 GTO. Mark and the guys know more I’m sure. 

[Casey]

8 hours ago, deuces wild said:

I think it was MPC that had a Crondeck (sp) timer christmas tree in one of the early 70s annual kits... I  just don't remember which one.... 

Head back to page three. I just refreshed the image yesterday:

 

[deuces wild]

Thanks Casey!....?

I found pictures of the original '72 Rod Shop Dodge Charger and the MPC box art with the christmas tree....

[Casey]

Someone mentioned this in another topic, but I guess it would fit in with this topic-- the 33-1/3 RPM record included with the 1/25 AMT '68 Shelby GT500 Mustang kit, as pictured.

[keyser]

Always thought record in Monkeemobile would’ve been cool, and Yellow Submarine.