Rodent Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I hope they got ALL of the things that changed between 68 and 69 model years incorporated in the new kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: Or, a kitbash between the AMT '68 Elky and the new Revell '69 might be possible, which isn't using the AMT '69. But rest assured, one of the two of them will be bringing out a '69 Elky. I know this for a fact because I recently spent eBay buck$ to buy, and several hours of careful tedious work to restore/rescue, an original AMT '69 Elky. You're welcome. It took me 3 builts to make an amt 69 El Camino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Man- I was this close to buying a diecast of this, too. I wonder if they will do Letty's AAR 'Cuda??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 19 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Here are two kit . Ha, so we're going to try this "Revell 2020" thread one more time? I'm glad you started a new one after the first two (or three?) got locked because of people fighting. Hopefully this one can stay open for the flow of new info and level headed discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 8 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Thus extending a middle finger to the kangaroo. I can hardly wait to see those taillights as they should look. Or not have to sand down the sides because it really is a 68 body ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: It took me 3 builts to make an amt 69 El Camino Is the AMT kit at least OK, as-is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 27 minutes ago, Roadrunner said: Is the AMT kit at least OK, as-is? It's a first cousin of the original AMT '69 Chevelle, with all that entails, good and bad (mostly more toward the bad). OTOH, if you're asking about the much more recent AMT '68 El Camino, that's a VERY nice kit in just about every way. Haven't built one, but I "rescued" a workable builtup a while back, and I could tell it was a decent kit to start with. Someday I'll build my own from a new box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 13 minutes ago, Snake45 said: It's a first cousin of the original AMT '69 Chevelle, with all that entails, good and bad (mostly more toward the bad). OTOH, if you're asking about the much more recent AMT '68 El Camino, that's a VERY nice kit in just about every way. Haven't built one, but I "rescued" a workable builtup a while back, and I could tell it was a decent kit to start with. Someday I'll build my own from a new box. Sorry for not being clear, I was referring to the '69 kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I actually have the '68, but haven't yet opened it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Roadrunner said: Sorry for not being clear, I was referring to the '69 kit. That's the way it read, but since they're VERY rare, I wasn't sure if you were seriously asking about that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Saw pics of the built kit this morning on FB. Looks pretty good from the initial photos I saw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 30 minutes ago, Snake45 said: That's the way it read, but since they're VERY rare, I wasn't sure if you were seriously asking about that one. Model Roundup has one,... for $200! I think I'll have to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) Yup! Great news. Saw Robert Glucksman's post in one of the Facebook groups this morning for the '69 Chevelle. It certainly looks like another must have. Maybe not so much the F&F car for me but definitely the Chevelle. I'm falling way behind on these Revell releases as I still haven't gotten the '68 Chevelle or '69 Boss 302. Not to mention I want at least 3 each of the '86 Monte Carlo and '70 Firebird, a Grand National, an AAR Cuda or two, a '78 El Camino, and a '29 Model A Roadster, and that's just the new releases. Looks like I need to try to hit the lottery, LOL! Edited February 26, 2020 by Dragonhawk1066 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Definitely want the 69 Chevelle. Im in for the GTX if it has stock parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Is the 69 Chevelle going to be a 2 version or 1 version kit? would like to see a street rod or drag version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, stevez said: Is the 69 Chevelle going to be a 2 version or 1 version kit? would like to see a street rod or drag version. I'd assume it would be stock only like the '68 kit was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Classicgas said: Definitely want the 69 Chevelle. Im in for the GTX if it has stock parts. .Probably will along w/ the Pro Touring style wheels and tires...wonder if they have made any engine or interior changes.. Edited February 26, 2020 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I couldn't find any stills from the movie of the engine of the GTX so I imagine it will probably be the same as the previous issues. There are a few options out there if you want something more modern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 20 hours ago, Roadrunner said: Is the AMT kit at least OK, as-is? The 1969 annual Elcamino is primitive compared to ERTL effort. It has no window frame and exhibits a hardtop frameless door window. It has the correct backup light on the tailgate. Consider using a different year chevelle front on the current elcamino. The widths are not the same and require some fitting effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Snake45 said: That's the way it read, but since they're VERY rare, I wasn't sure if you were seriously asking about that one. The expense may not justify the aquisition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: The 1969 annual Elcamino is primitive compared to ERTL effort. It has no window frame and exhibits a hardtop frameless door window. It has the correct backup light on the tailgate. Consider using a different year chevelle front on the current elcamino. The widths are not the same and require some fitting effort. I'm not that sure it's important enough to me to go through all that, but thanks anyway, I appreciate it. 4 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: The expense may not justify the aquisition. I'd tend to agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 5 hours ago, Fat Brian said: I couldn't find any stills from the movie of the engine of the GTX so I imagine it will probably be the same as the previous issues. There are a few options out there if you want something more modern. If it's photo you need of the 1971 GTX go to You Tube and type in Dom's 71 GTX to see the real car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Serve 'em all up, far as I'm concerned. Bet there's something further up the sleeve for the Chevelle tooling - not an Elco but perhaps a vintage drag version - but that's a distinctly uneducated guess. '69 will be great in the meantime. Also glad the '29/'30 Fords are coming back, and it'll be fun to compare them with the ones I snatched up before the tooling mishap. I'll pile on with those who think the small block suits the roadster a wee better and the nailhead looks better in the coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Given Revell's history of doing Baldwin-Motion versions of kits, it wouldn't surprise me if they did a '69 Chevelle B-M at a later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 23 minutes ago, Chuck Kourouklis said: Serve 'em all up, far as I'm concerned. Bet there's something further up the sleeve for the Chevelle tooling - not an Elco but perhaps a vintage drag version - but that's a distinctly uneducated guess. '69 will be great in the meantime. Also glad the '29/'30 Fords are coming back, and it'll be fun to compare them with the ones I snatched up before the tooling mishap. I'll pile on with those who think the small block suits the roadster a wee better and the nailhead looks better in the coupe. For the "wind-in-the-hair" fan in me, I'd like to see a '68 Chevelle convertible kit before they get through with the tooling. A '69 Baldwin-Motion would be a welcome sight, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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