Luc Janssens Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) Following pics courtesy of Jason Burdette Edited October 12, 2019 by Luc Janssens
RichCostello Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Is this the same as the Joker Goon Car kit?
CapSat 6 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 1 minute ago, RichCostello said: Is this the same as the Joker Goon Car kit? Yes, with some additions. I read on another board that they have retooled the better/ square lightbar for it (I think the one from the old "Force 440" kit), and new wheels (stock depth, I would guess they're the same ones that were in the recent 1978 Dodge Pickup) presumably with skinnier tires. All previous issues of this kit had super-wide steel wheels with MPC's NASCAR tires. I'd like to see if they replaced/ redid the steering wheel (as these always came with the 'Tuff" wheel)- incorrect for probably any Cop Car, a holdover from the days that these were the 2-door Dodge Monaco Sport. It would have been nice if they added a new, improved (more stock) Air Cleaner and Thermoquad carb. That would have been a total Baller move...
peekay Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Yes, looks like the kit finally got the wheels and tyres, but also the box art, that it deserves.
stavanzer Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Man, another Must Have Kit from Round2. The CHP Push Bar is a great upgrade as well. I could also wish for re-tooled hub caps, but that may be a bridge too far. Either Way, I'm happy.
martinfan5 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Well color me shocked, its not gonna be a straight reissue of the tooling, props to R2 for making the changes, I can see picking up a more than just one like I was planning.
martinfan5 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 1 hour ago, CapSat 6 said: I read on another board And which one was it Bill?
Luc Janssens Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: And which one was it Bill? Not Bill, but I saw it too, it was Terry Jessee who broke the news on spotlight hobbies, and on FB I saw that Jairus Watson was doing the box-art Edited October 11, 2019 by Luc Janssens
CapSat 6 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 10 minutes ago, Luc Janssens said: Not Bill, but I saw it too, it was Terry Jessee who broke the news on spotlight hobbies, and on FB I saw that Jairus Watson was doing the box-art Aww man! I'm too late- I was going to get all cryptic!...
CapSat 6 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 41 minutes ago, alexis said: Man, another Must Have Kit from Round2. The CHP Push Bar is a great upgrade as well. I could also wish for re-tooled hub caps, but that may be a bridge too far. Either Way, I'm happy. The caps... ...my guess is that they'll throw in the new ones from the Dodge Pickup. They're a little better than the ones in the Monaco kit, not fantastic...but... ...the box seems to show the Cop Car (ventilated) caps. I wonder if we're getting those, or if we'll be getting decals for the caps representing the vents...
CapSat 6 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 The problem is: I have something like 7 of these Monacos already. Can I really justify getting another one??? Hmmm... ... ...yes. Yes, I can.
Casey Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 26 minutes ago, CapSat 6 said: The caps...my guess is that they'll throw in the new ones from the Dodge Pickup. Likely the wheels and caps from the recently reissued '78 Dodge pickup kit, and probably the Goodyear Polyglas tires, too.
martinfan5 Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 47 minutes ago, Luc Janssens said: Not Bill, but I saw it too, it was Terry Jessee who broke the news on spotlight hobbies, and on FB I saw that Jairus Watson was doing the box-art Thanks Luc
Dodge Driver Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Consider these for a wheel option... https://www.shapeways.com/product/7EFYMEX76/1-25-mopar-police-car-wheels?optionId=65026046 Edited October 12, 2019 by Dodge Driver
Danno Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 22 hours ago, CapSat 6 said: The caps... ...my guess is that they'll throw in the new ones from the Dodge Pickup. They're a little better than the ones in the Monaco kit, not fantastic...but... ...the box seems to show the Cop Car (ventilated) caps. I wonder if we're getting those, or if we'll be getting decals for the caps representing the vents... Interesting points — the box art clearly shows the ventilated hub caps (optional, earliest available mid year ‘77) on the standard disc wheels (‘76 and earlier). The slotted wheels shown in Dodge Driver’s post were ‘77 and later. Whatever they put in the box, it looks to be accurate or at least a whole heckuva lot more accurate than ever before! Another note - the light bar is a Federal Twin Sonic; previously seen in the Force 440 kit. The push bar is new tooling. What we don’t yet know is the interior equipment. Suggestions were made for more accurate components, but we don’t know what they decided.
Rob Hall Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Saw the box art and newly tooled parts at the NNL Nationals today, looks good. Edited October 12, 2019 by Rob Hall
stavanzer Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) Man, picture is just too far away. You can see the new parts, but not very clearly. Update. Never Mind. I figured it out. It does up size. Edited October 13, 2019 by alexis
Rob Hall Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Yeah, a quick cell phone pic in a crowded room.
1930fordpickup Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 27 minutes ago, alexis said: Man, picture is just too far away. You can see the new parts, but not very clearly. Update. Never Mind. I figured it out. It does up size. Have no fear Tim was there taking pictures and they will up later this week at the latest.
Casey Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Yeah, a quick cell phone pic in a crowded room. We can make out enough details to see what is being included-- new light bar, multi-piece push bar, and four 4-slot steel wheels...and CHP decals.
Jon Cole Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 4:40 PM, Luc Janssens said: Not Bill, but I saw it too, it was Terry Jessee who broke the news on spotlight hobbies, and on FB I saw that Jairus Watson was doing the box-art That sent me on an OCD fueled hunt for Terry's post over at SH MB, but never did find it. Just wanted to get as much news & views on the kit as possible. Such as, when available?
martinfan5 Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 Everytime I look at the box art, the CHiPs theme plays in my head.
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