BeakDoc Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 One of the retail sites is now taking pre-orders. Supposed to be out April 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'm going to have to build one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I want to get another too. Sure, there has been a lot of talk about what people would have liked to see, but everyone has their own idea about how a hot rod should look, and it's still a great starting point for your ideal hot rod. Even if you don't care about Model A roadsters, it's still a great collection of kitbashing parts. I already have a use picked out for that SBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 It is a neat little kit! I built one when it first came out and it went together well. Enjoyable! I do have a plundered second kit plus a coupe that I stole the bomber seats from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Though I will say that someone is missing any opportunity by not making a leaf spring adapter kit for the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Will buy a couple of these and more of the coupes when/if they become available. Glad this one has a Chevy in it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyhoops Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Saw another site taking preorders for same kit but didn't say when it was being released. looking forward to this one regardless! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Definitely cool box art. I'm in for at least one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Odd, Dave. I found this Box Art to be very Lame. These Photoshop/Airbrush Boxtops have always left me cold. They are neither Fish nor Fowl, and just look odd. They have never stopped me from buying a kit I want, but they have not ever driven a purchase. Revell needs to go a completely different direction for box art IMHO. Either Round2 style commissioned Art Work , or Photos. This Half'n'Half stuff is just Lousy. The Box Art equivalent of "phoning it in", or a bunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) I find this box art rendition infinitely more appealing than the previous incarnation. Watched an online review this morning of the new offering and agree it's a must have ...even though I have two of the first run already. One thing I wish they'd done was supply tires along the line of the vintage scale firestone gum dipped style of big and littles. The track tires don't seem to have as much appeal for me. ymmv Edited February 11, 2020 by mk11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) I can take or leave the box art for most of the new releases but they nailed it on the Boss 302. Edited February 11, 2020 by Fat Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Honestly, the box art is not a factor. If anything, I prefer photos, because you at least have some idea what you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Mike, do you have a link to the Video Review, you can share? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyhoops Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 39 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said: Honestly, the box art is not a factor. If anything, I prefer photos, because you at least have some idea what you're getting. I agree, box art just has a cool appeal but I prefer those small photos on the sides of the box that show different views of a finished model from that kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 3 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: Honestly, the box art is not a factor. If anything, I prefer photos, because you at least have some idea what you're getting. Unless they use a different manufacturers kit. Not saying they do or have but it's been done in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'm a big fan of box art but wouldn't say it has influenced me to buy a kit that I didn't already want. I love good artwork (as distinct from photos) but the artwork for the Model A shown here doesn't reveal the somewhat awkward headlight placement on the actual kit. If the kit had actually been modified to match the artwork, I would be tempted to buy more as although you can improve the headlight positioning, it is a very fiddly operation especially if you have fat fingers!!! Does anyone know if there will be new decals in this release? Otherwise I will keep working with the six copies of the first release that I have - two built, one WIP and three waiting their turn. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 From what I understand, the big difference this time around is that it has the wheels and tires from the '30 Coupe. And of course, if you just have to have a stock bodied Model A, there's still the AMT kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 31 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said: From what I understand, the big difference this time around is that it has the wheels and tires from the '30 Coupe. And of course, if you just have to have a stock bodied Model A, there's still the AMT kit. Looks like the same wheels and tires as last time. The big change is the small block Chevy instead of the Buick Nailhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I don't like the headers that are on the SBC engine. They have that goofy looking whoop in rear most pipes. The first roadster didn't have that with the Buick engine. I don't understand why the Chevy engine had to. I know on the left side it's to clear the steering shaft. But, it doesn't make sense on the right side. To me, this is one instance where a set of rams horn manifolds would look better. I have all the roadsters I need. But, when/if the '30 coupe comes out, I'll have to snag a couple of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Dave Darby said: Looks like the same wheels and tires as last time. The big change is the small block Chevy instead of the Buick Nailhead. Here's a photo from the NNL show: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Those headlamps definitely look a little surprised ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 If it's like the last edition, hopefully, there will be a less surprised option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Richard Bartrop said: Here's a photo from the NNL show: Ok, didn't see any photos before. So it did get the Halibrands. And the SBC. Definitely will have to get one for parts. Just not real fond of the body. Especially the wheel wells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Like I said, AMT will still sell you one with the proper wheel wells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 9 hours ago, alexis said: Mike, do you have a link to the Video Review, you can share? Not sure if I can say it out loud here, so I'll whisper...it's on another well known model car site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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