Dave Van Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 EYE Vo as Tommy told Dad once........... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 34 minutes ago, alexis said: The Rupp Super Sno Sport, is the odd one to me. I cannot believe that there exists enough demand for this one yet. Agreed, but as James Duff mentioned many times, what's old to you and I might be a case of "first time I've ever seen that!" for some who haven't been hobby aware since the last reissue in 2006. The word 'oddball' truly does not do this kid justice, and I've wondered how a kit of this one-off machine came to be, but, 1/20 MPC. 🤷♂️ If you are looking for a Gurney-Weslake V8, this kit is your savior. Some interesting parts and pieces (bogey wheels, etc.) but ultimately, a drag snow machine, and in 1/20 scale to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Casey said: what's old to you and I might be a case of "first time I've ever seen that!" for some who haven't been hobby aware since the last reissue in 2006. I remember reading that the average stay in the hobby is 18 months.. so in theory you could reissue every kit every two years and it’s a whole new audience. And the comment, “I see loads of that kit at shows for $5-10!” Doesn’t fly either since the target audience doesn’t attend (or even know about) our shows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Dear Round2, I hope you give your camera guy a copy of the Foxy Box reissue before he explodes. Holy cow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 I thought my money was going to be safe for another month, then Chad showed the Star Trek Bridge set. Well, so much for that idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Jim B said: I thought my money was going to be safe for another month, then Chad showed the Star Trek Bridge set. Well, so much for that idea! That does look really cool...I haven't built anything Star Trek since the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbusch Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Sort of disappointed the Ivo dragster does not come with the Wheel Pants and different nose option, like on the original kit. Or maybe they will do it on a 2nd release of the kit with just the wheel pants and nose, just thinking out loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Dave Van said: EYE Vo as Tommy told Dad once........... Yeah!! I caught that too! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbysdaddy Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Lol, it makes me think of this: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 13 hours ago, tbusch said: Sort of disappointed the Ivo dragster does not come with the Wheel Pants and different nose option, like on the original kit. I think it was the second issue, T-399, from '74 or '75, which included the wheel pants, not the original T-174, which was, ehem, pantsless. 😁 T-399, molded in blue, with wheel pants: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbusch Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, Casey said: I think it was the second issue, T-399, from '74 or '75, which included the wheel pants, not the original T-174, which was, ehem, pantsless. 😁 T-399, molded in blue, with wheel pants: Thanks for the info, do not ever remember seeing the first one in you pictures. Did it have the wing mounted behind driver like picture shown, if so I do not remember if Ivo ever had a setup like that. That would be more like the Spirit TF that Arnie Behling drove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, tbusch said: Thanks for the info, do not ever remember seeing the first one in you pictures. Did it have the wing mounted behind driver like picture shown, if so I do not remember if Ivo ever had a setup like that. That would be more like the Spirit TF that Arnie Behling drove. I think that was just early artwork for the sell sheet, but the original box art appears the same as the forthcoming reissue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbusch Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Casey said: I think that was just early artwork for the sell sheet, but the original box art appears the same as the forthcoming reissue: Thanks again, man I am getting old. I have both kits (both built) I remember buying the first one, but do not remember getting the second one, but I have it with pants and all. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I think I’ll pick up the van kit. It looks like it has a lot of cool accessories. Even if I don’t use them on that kit they will be a great addition to the parts bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Used to drive one of those C-600 trucks around town many, many years ago. Would be fun to build that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 AMT 1297 -- 1/25 1955 Chevrolet Nomad AMT 1359 -- 1/25 1949 Ford - The 49er Coupe AMT PP33 -- 1/25 (KH Wire Wheels and Tires I think this was announced previously?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 10 minutes ago, Casey said: AMT 1359 -- 1/25 1949 Ford - The 49er Coupe I bet it’ll have the turquoise car on the box top like this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, Smoke Wagon said: I bet it’ll have the turquoise car on the box top like this one: Neat wheels, look similar to the custom wheels in the annual '66 Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Pantless. LOL. We need a PL 1/25 Green Hornet badly. The resin was clunky and overpriced. Imperials rock, and it'd be great with Batmobile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 47 minutes ago, Luc Janssens said: Neat wheels, look similar to the custom wheels in the annual '66 Impala. I'm sure Round2 wants to get their money's worth out of the re-tooled Reactor wheels. Makes building a Jupiter 8 even easier, too. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Casey said: I'm sure Round2 wants to get their money's worth out of the re-tooled Reactor wheels. Makes building a Jupiter 8 even easier, too. 😁 I believe those wheels are Appliance "Uni-Chrome Slots" Casey. They're in a couple Tom Daniel kits too. https://vintagewheelcatalogs.com/appliance/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 9 hours ago, Casey said: I think it was the second issue, T-399, from '74 or '75, which included the wheel pants, not the original T-174, which was, ehem, pantsless. 😁 T-399, molded in blue, with wheel pants: Would be cool if they did the Orange version this time around After all, it was a more memorable car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Casey said: I'm sure Round2 wants to get their money's worth out of the re-tooled Reactor wheels. Makes building a Jupiter 8 even easier, too. 😁 That car fits in well with the R2 Star Trek line too..........kinda a two for one deal if they'd tool it!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Nice to see the Monte Carlo Super Stocker coming back. Still trying to think of a different body for that chassis that would blow a few minds... maybe Jo-Han '77 Caddy? Rat Packer's a no-brainer, since the Moebius '65 is almost here; still don't know why they blew a similar opportunity with the '64 Comet when Moebius brought out their '65. Edited January 7, 2022 by ChrisBcritter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Glad to see the Mone Carlo Super Stocker. I built as a kid and did a good job on it. Wish I still had it guys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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