Snake45 Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, dino246gt said: Those Rallye rims are resin from Bob Dudeck, I THINK, it was years ago. Maybe Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has them? I think those wheels are also in the AMT '70 LT-1 Corvette, currently in reissue and stocked at Hobby Lobby, and the MPC '75 Corvette reissue, currently available for $9.99 at some Ollie's stores. If I'm wrong about this, I'm sure I'll be corrected.
Deuces Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 26 minutes ago, Snake45 said: I think those wheels are also in the AMT '70 LT-1 Corvette, currently in reissue and stocked at Hobby Lobby, and the MPC '75 Corvette reissue, currently available for $9.99 at some Ollie's stores. If I'm wrong about this, I'm sure I'll be corrected. I gotta Google the box art.....?
Motor City Posted October 5, 2018 Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: When AMT diverged from promo based kits, fit was a major issue. One of the worst kits ever for body/interior/chassis fit was the MPC '77 and newer Trans Am.
Casey Posted October 5, 2018 Author Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) On 10/5/2018 at 11:18 AM, Snake45 said: I think those wheels are also in the AMT '70 LT-1 Corvette, currently in reissue and stocked at Hobby Lobby, and the MPC '75 Corvette reissue The MPC '75 Vette has a very nice set of two front and two rear wheels. On 10/1/2018 at 7:13 PM, Mike Chernecki said: How about AMT find the altered wheelbase front fenders and bring back the Novacaine funny car. Not sure about the rest of the F/C specific parts, but just focusing on the "glass" for now, I''m going to guess the F/C windshield was eliminated years ago from the group of transparent parts. Edited December 14, 2018 by Casey
Bob Ellis Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 Funny car windshield eliminated during ERTL years
Dave Darby Posted October 6, 2018 Posted October 6, 2018 49 minutes ago, Bob Ellis said: Funny car windshield eliminated during ERTL years Probably just a matter of re-opening the gate.
unclescott58 Posted October 7, 2018 Posted October 7, 2018 I wonder if there is any chance that the Ventura II version of this kit could ever make a come back? The Ventura II variation of AMT's '72 Nova kit is the reason that the kit came with the seperate front fenders.
Dave Darby Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 19 hours ago, unclescott58 said: I wonder if there is any chance that the Ventura II version of this kit could ever make a come back? The Ventura II variation of AMT's '72 Nova kit is the reason that the kit came with the seperate front fenders. Last I'd heard those inserts were MIA, but it sure would be nice.
Khils Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 On 10/4/2018 at 9:26 AM, Casey said: trying to recall which parts are good from this kit. I sent "DEL" the steering wheel.....from this kit that he needed for his '78 4 door police Nova that Dwayne & Greg W. are producing.
Khils Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 21 hours ago, unclescott58 said: I wonder if there is any chance that the Ventura II version of this kit could ever make a come back? I would trade this one......if someone had made a respectable offering!
unclescott58 Posted October 8, 2018 Posted October 8, 2018 17 hours ago, Khils said: I would trade this one......if someone had made a respectable offering! I assume it's complete? And if so, what's a reasonable offer? I'd be very interested in it. PM if you would le please.
espo Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 I bought a resin casting of the Ventura II body from Jimmy Flintstone. The front fenders and grill are cast in place and are sharp and clean looking. The head lights and bumper, and hood are also part of the kit. I would highly recommend if someone is serious about building a Ventura II.
1972coronet Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Hart's Parts Resin makes a nice conversion for the Nova-come-Ventura II : https://hartspartsresin.com/product/amt-72-pontiac-ventura-conversion/ While I've not yet purchased this particular set , I have purchased his 1968 Hemi Dart *interior* conversion https://hartspartsresin.com/product/revell-68-dodge-dart-hemi-interior-conversion/ It's a quality piece ; cleanly cast , almost like styrene !
cruz Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 I have built both models and the Revell kicks AMTs butt in any arena, not even close....
935k3 Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 Cruz your models always look good. I really like your vinyl tops.
cruz Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 1 hour ago, 935k3 said: Cruz your models always look good. I really like your vinyl tops. Thank you brother, I appreciate your comment......
Bob Ellis Posted December 18, 2019 Posted December 18, 2019 On 10/1/2018 at 6:23 PM, Snake45 said: It's a parts mine, but unless they've made major fixes to the molds, the body is a mess. I bought one brand new in 1973 and the fenders didn't fit that great back then.
the other Mike S. Posted January 2, 2020 Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/17/2019 at 5:56 PM, cruz said: I have built both models and the Revell kicks AMTs butt in any arena, not even close.... Sharp build! However, something about the too square wheel wells on the Revell kit bother me.
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