Erik Smith Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 11 hours ago, Snake45 said: I could swear I've seen the box, either in hobby shops back in the day or on the Net, but I carefully googled for it today and could find neither a kit box nor any mention of a kit. So I guess you and I must both be "misremembering" such a thing. Maybe your heads are thinking of this? Similar “look”... I don’t think there was ever a Cosworth in scale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Is there anyone here who can post pics of the content of this kit? TIA 2 hours ago, Erik Smith said: Maybe your heads are thinking of this? Similar “look”... I don’t think there was ever a Cosworth in scale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 That would be an interesting way to update the Vega kit, depending, of course on how much effort would be involved to tooling up the necessary extra parts. Off the top of my head, that would be a set of wheels, and a Cosworth head and associated plumbing. Anyone remember if the Cosworth Vega had any other special parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/22/2018 at 8:27 AM, Erik Smith said: Maybe your heads are thinking of this? Similar “look”... I don’t think there was ever a Cosworth in scale... Not my favorite Capri. ? But, if Round 2 ever chooses to reissue it I'd buy one. Slightly off subject, but it is still a mystery to me why the Mk I Capri was never done in 1/25 (or 1/24) scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: Not my favorite Capri. ? But, if Round 2 ever chooses to reissue it I'd buy one. Slightly off subject, but it is still a mystery to me why the Mk I Capri was never done in 1/25 (or 1/24) scale? Welly does a 1/24 diecast, but it's the Euro version with rectangular headlights. I've seen it in 3D and it looks pretty good. https://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/1969-ford-capri-red-1-24-1-27-diecast-model-car-by-welly/ Edited November 23, 2018 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSNJim Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 hour ago, unclescott58 said: Not my favorite Capri. ? But, if Round 2 ever chooses to reissue it I'd buy one. Slightly off subject, but it is still a mystery to me why the Mk I Capri was never done in 1/25 (or 1/24) scale? The Mk I was done in 1/24 by Doyusha (kit NH-18). It is a 1973 Euro-spec lower end (no power bulge) curbside. I've heard that it was intended for slot-car use, but includes a chassis and shallow interior. https://goo.gl/images/dR7r1i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I think I have one of these in the stash, though I think it might be a different boxing. It always looked a bit small to me, though not as small as 1/32. This listing calls it 1/28, which might be about right. I bought it cheap off a Squadron Shop "odds and ends" sale table at some point, IIRC. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/24-otaki-motorized-ford-mercury-capri-1824457325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/17/2018 at 12:29 AM, Richard Bartrop said: The wheel and tire pack has my interest. Depending on what they look like, of course. Considering Round2's pattern of creating all-new wheels and/or tires, including them in kits, then offering them as a separate parts pack, I expect much the same for these. Which recently reissued or soon to be reissued AMT or MPC kits have all-new wheels and "custom caps"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/22/2018 at 8:27 AM, Erik Smith said: Maybe your heads are thinking of this? Similar “look”... I don’t think there was ever a Cosworth in scale... You may be right. But, a Cosworth Vega would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 9 hours ago, Casey said: Considering Round2's pattern of creating all-new wheels and/or tires, including them in kits, then offering them as a separate parts pack, I expect much the same for these. Which recently reissued or soon to be reissued AMT or MPC kits have all-new wheels and "custom caps"? A few days ago, Round2 posted on Facebook box art for an AMT-branded reissue of the '34 Ford pickup. It was based on the original issue, but the wheels were changed to some chrome steel wheels with a "bullet" center. A friend said they looked similar to what was in the original-issue Ala-Kart kit. Maybe that's what's going to be in this parts pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Don Sikora II said: A few days ago, Round2 posted on Facebook box art for an AMT-branded reissue of the '34 Ford pickup. It was based on the original issue, but the wheels were changed to some chrome steel wheels with a "bullet" center. A friend said they looked similar to what was in the original-issue Ala-Kart kit. Maybe that's what's going to be in this parts pack? That's my guess. The newly retooled Ala Kart wheels from the Mod Rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Is that 34 Ford Truck the old Lindberg/older AMT kit? I've got 3 of the Lindberg versions, one to build each of the box top versions. Now I have to get more when these come out. Thanks, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 12 hours ago, russosborne said: Is that 34 Ford Truck the old Lindberg/older AMT kit? I've got 3 of the Lindberg versions, one to build each of the box top versions. Now I have to get more when these come out. Thanks, Russ This was AMT's kit in the summer of 1963 Russ. , had the mold not gotten damaged , Linburg wouldn't have gotten the 1943 Ford at a bargain . To summ this up, the 1934 Ford truck has come full circle .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 6 hours ago, Eshaver said: This was AMT's kit in the summer of 1963 Russ. , had the mold not gotten damaged , Linburg wouldn't have gotten the 1943 Ford at a bargain . To summ this up, the 1934 Ford truck has come full circle .... So is this a good kit to buy if I want to build it stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 23 hours ago, Dave Darby said: That's my guess. The newly retooled Ala Kart wheels from the Mod Rod. This is a big one I've been waiting for. Back where it belongs, under the AMT banner. This ones a big "for sure" buy for me. I love those early AMT Trophy kits. Especially back with their original style box art work, and close to their original content. An easy way to get money from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Motor City said: So is this a good kit to buy if I want to build it stock? If you want to make a stock '34 Ford pickup, it's the only game in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Is that "completely Chrome engine" a Ford 390 V8 with Thunderbird valve covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 That 34 Ford is a all time favorite. I hope they include the stake bed too. One of my builds....another on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Box Art for the new kit does not show the stake bed. Probably need to open the new kit, before we know for sure. I'll need one just for the grins, if nothing else. I've got plenty of the Lindberg versions, but just to have it in an AMT box will be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 18 hours ago, '70 Grande said: Is that "completely Chrome engine" a Ford 390 V8 with Thunderbird valve covers? Yes. All issues have the all chrome bird motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, alexis said: Box Art for the new kit does not show the stake bed. Probably need to open the new kit, before we know for sure. I'll need one just for the grins, if nothing else. I've got plenty of the Lindberg versions, but just to have it in an AMT box will be great. My guess is straight reissue of the Lindberg kit with Ala Kart wheels and pad printed tires tossed in and an expanded decal sheet. What you probably wont see are the tire rack, gas cans, concrete blocks, trophy, and fire extinguisher. Edited November 26, 2018 by Dave Darby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 52 minutes ago, Dave Darby said: What you probably wont see are the tire rack, gas cans, concrete blocks, trophy, and fire extinguisher. Why not? The original kit came with those items. And seeing how Round 2 has done previous reissues, they seem to give us more stuff, rather less. I sur hope we get everything we got in the original version of this kit. If they throw in the stake bed, which was not in the original, that would okay too. But that I'm not expecting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 7:22 PM, Snake45 said: I could swear I've seen the box, either in hobby shops back in the day or on the Net, but I carefully googled for it today and could find neither a kit box nor any mention of a kit. So I guess you and I must both be "misremembering" such a thing. You're not alone in remembering a 1/25 scale 1976 Cosworth Vega , as I seem to recall that either MPC (most-likely) or Revell (less-likely) produced one . I'm leaning toward an MPC issue ; a mid-1976 issue (like the 1971 Duster-Demon annual kit ) . Considering that I was 6 years of age when the Cosworth was new ; and considering that I was really starting on glue kits in 1976 , I'm certain that I've seen a kit of the Cosworth . Now we just need to find an image of the box art . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 10 hours ago, unclescott58 said: Why not? The original kit came with those items. And seeing how Round 2 has done previous reissues, they seem to give us more stuff, rather less. I sur hope we get everything we got in the original version of this kit. If they throw in the stake bed, which was not in the original, that would okay too. But that I'm not expecting that. Not saying it wont. Those parts disappeared with the Street Rods issue. But my guess is they went away permanently to make room in the tool for the stake bed. And my bet is the stake bed will be included this time too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 1 hour ago, 1972coronet said: You're not alone in remembering a 1/25 scale 1976 Cosworth Vega , as I seem to recall that either MPC (most-likely) or Revell (less-likely) produced one . I'm leaning toward an MPC issue ; a mid-1976 issue (like the 1971 Duster-Demon annual kit ) . Considering that I was 6 years of age when the Cosworth was new ; and considering that I was really starting on glue kits in 1976 , I'm certain that I've seen a kit of the Cosworth . Now we just need to find an image of the box art . No Cosworth Vega kit, at least not in 1/24 or 1/25 scale from AMT, MPC, Revell, or Monogram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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