Plowboy Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Maybe I missed it. But, has Round2 ever announced the movie car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 18 minutes ago, Plowboy said: Maybe I missed it. But, has Round2 ever announced the movie car? ??? Yea. They offered serval in the past. The James Bond ‘71 Mustang springs to the top of my head. And I know there have been others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Plowboy said: Maybe I missed it. But, has Round2 ever announced the movie car? The new tool Movie Car has not been announced yet as the Mockup has not been completed yet. There's is also another unannounced cloning project underway that is in the mockup stage, but the mockups weren't completed before the video was made. So, you can expect more news later this year. -Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: I’m very excited about the ‘66 Mustang 2 + 2. I couldn’t tell, but I’m hoping it has the GT package. Particularly the grille with the fog lamps. The wheels they show make me think that its a good possibility. It will have the GT foglamp grille and the same interior bucket as what was in the annual Fastback kit, both are direct copies. The Polyglas GT's were used just for size. The final tire choices have not been made yet. Steve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 42 minutes ago, SteveG said: It will have the GT foglamp grille and the same interior bucket as what was in the annual Fastback kit, both are direct copies. The Polyglas GT's were used just for size. The final tire choices have not been made yet. Steve Ah, good. I missed that. By the way, I’m wondering about the later 1990’s Schumacher Batmobile models? Does anybody know where they came from? Did Round 2 tool those up newly? Or did they get a hold of the Revell dies for these kits? I don’t remember seeing these under the AMT banner before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, SteveG said: The new tool Movie Car has not been announced yet as the Mockup has not been completed yet. There's is also another unannounced cloning project underway that is in the mockup stage, but the mockups weren't completed before the video was made. So, you can expect more news later this year. -Steve Thanx Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, SteveG said: It will have the GT foglamp grille and the same interior bucket as what was in the annual Fastback kit, both are direct copies. The Polyglas GT's were used just for size. The final tire choices have not been made yet. Steve It looks like the sail panel vents might be a separate piece. That would pave the way for a later 66 GT350 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 19, 2022 Author Share Posted February 19, 2022 21 hours ago, SteveG said: As best as I can figure, the Annual Fastback kit was scavenged over pretty hard to make the AFX kit, about the only part to survive intact was the glass which will make back into this version. Luckily the current Coupe kit underpinnings are close enough to make it all work with minimal revisions. In my opinion getting the Fastback restored was long overdue so now we have it. That makes sense, and should satisfy most people. A decent stock body alone is probably enough to entice most serious builders to buy. I would guess we'll see '66 style retro box art, similar to the original, like so: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I can't wait for the Mustang to come out. I'll be scooping up a few of these! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 hours ago, SteveG said: The new tool Movie Car has not been announced yet as the Mockup has not been completed yet. There's is also another unannounced cloning project underway that is in the mockup stage, but the mockups weren't completed before the video was made. So, you can expect more news later this year. -Steve Good to hear, thanks Steve! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) On 2/18/2022 at 8:52 PM, Snake45 said: Would be VERY nice if they'd include the '66 GT350 side scoops, too. I guess the '65 GT350R front pan is just too much to even wish for. They'll be saving those parts for the next variant of the tooling Chassis progression; from promo single exhaust to duals... Interiors; coupe, resin repop fastback and '68... Great to see JC (AFX) show us how well the '67 chassis/engine bay fits these with his Shelby Group ll build... Edited February 21, 2022 by mk11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 hour ago, mk11 said: They'll be saving those parts for the next variant of the tooling Makes sense, especially if those roof vents really are separate pieces.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Wagon Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 12 hours ago, SteveG said: The new tool Movie Car has not been announced yet as the Mockup has not been completed yet. I’ve still got my fingers crossed for a certain decommissioned Mount Prospect police cruiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Resuscitate Imperial chassis, add Apaches, and a 1/25 Black Beauty would be nice. Or a revived DB5 Bond Aston. They do have Bond license. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 12 hours ago, keyser said: Resuscitate Imperial chassis, add Apaches, and a 1/25 Black Beauty would be nice. Or a revived DB5 Bond Aston. They do have Bond license. Resuscitate the whole Imperial. I wonder where the tooling is for AMT’s old ‘66 Imperial? Can the convertible version be restored back to stock from the “Hero” TV version? And would it sell? Making it worth bringing back? And again. Does anybody know anything about the Schumacher 1990’s Batmobile kits shown in the video? Where did these come from? Is where enough demand for them, that Round 2 would tooled up new dies for them? Or are they, as I’m guessing, made from the Revell dies, and now in AMT boxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 7 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: And again. Does anybody know anything about the Schumacher 1990’s Batmobile kits shown in the video? Where did these come from? Is where enough demand for them, that Round 2 would tooled up new dies for them? Or are they, as I’m guessing, made from the Revell dies, and now in AMT boxes? I don't really follow the Sci-fi products but I'm pretty sure they acquired the tooling from Revell, they're not brand-new tooling. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 10:41 AM, sfhess said: It looks like the sail panel vents might be a separate piece. That would pave the way for a later 66 GT350 version. Thy were scored in the original kit. You could cut them out and replace them with blanking panels. I was looking through the instructions of my original last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, Smoke Wagon said: I’ve still got my fingers crossed for a certain decommissioned Mount Prospect police cruiser. Me too, I am going to be a bit disappointed if its not that. Edited February 21, 2022 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 7 hours ago, Rodent said: Thy were scored in the original kit. You could cut them out and replace them with blanking panels. I was looking through the instructions of my original last night. I should dig my 65 out and take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 6:37 PM, Smoke Wagon said: I’ve still got my fingers crossed for a certain decommissioned Mount Prospect police cruiser. X✌ I'm not even a fan of that movie, but a police car from that era would have lots of building potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 12 hours ago, sfhess said: I should dig my 65 out and take a look. The '65 instructions mention cutting them out and using kit-included filler pieces. One of the glue bombs I rescued had the vents cut out (somewhat crudely), but nothing in them. I cleaned up the cutouts as best I could and made GT350-type windows from the side windows from an AMT '72 Nova. It wasn't too difficult and IIRC I got them fitted so closely I was able to just press-fit them in, no cement. And I'll do it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) AMT 1329 -- Groove Boss Super Modified AMT 1330 -- George Barris Ala Kart AMT 1342 -- 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS AMT 1349 -- Hot Wheels 1997 Dodge Viper GTS (snap) Edited March 8, 2022 by Casey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) AMT 1330 -- George Barris Ala Kart Sooooo, I'm going to assume this is the New tool kit from 20 years ago? Highly doubt the pulled the trigger on re-engineering the actual missing Ala Kart parts for the 29 Ford tooling. Although they did the new wheels a few years ago. Hmm Feel free to slap me to wake me up from that day dream. Edited March 7, 2022 by Mr. Metallic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yeah, it will be that botched, "New & Improved" kit from the bad old days. Other than the wheels, that kit is just a sad reminder of "What-could-Have-Been". But, there are two whole generations who've never seen or built the thing, so it will sell briskly. I do hope they at least include the instructions for and explanations of the three different intake options that were tooled into the kit. And maybe put the "Chrysler Firepower" engraving on the valve covers. At least the wheels and tires are good for kit bashing. About the only part of the kit that is worth keeping......... I remember the deep disappointment with this kit when it first came out. So Heavily anticipated, and then so controversial when we finally got it. There is probably a thread buried on this board comparing the 90's kit with the real kit from the '60's. I wish Round2 would just tool up the correct parts, and not phaffle around with the Mod Rod, that they tried to pull off a few years ago. If they had restored all the Ala Kart parts back then, I'd have bought a couple cases of the kit. Instead we got some un-wanted and un-needed axle parts, and just enough of the surviving Ala Kart parts to tease us. As a customer, I felt it was a huge fiasco! The Mod Rod kits never seemed to sell very well, and vanished pretty fast too. I suspect somebody at Round2 badly misjudged the market for the Mod Rod, and the sales ( I am guessing) reflected that lack of demand. I wound up with one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 There are more parts than just the wheels and tires that are worthwhile in the new tool AlaKart. The front axle is nice, and the frame/suspensions are well done. There are also aspects of the body that are more accurate than the original. The engine is nicely rendered from a tooling aspect, although completely undersized as has been debated ad-nauseum here and everywhere else since the kit came out. @Dave Darby is something of an expert on these kits @Ace-Garageguy also did a very nice comparison thread a few years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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