2022 Round2 Releases

[leafsprings]

On 11/11/2021 at 7:28 AM, alexis said:

For those who may never have seen this kit "in the Wild' so to speak, here are the instructions.

https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/monster-trucks-pull/amt-wild-hoss-ford-/?view=roll

 

Thanks for posting the box cover and instructions.  Hard to tell how accurate the  standard Bronco steering wheel is, is it the "new for '78" squared off center style or the incorrect carryover '71-'77 smooth center ?

 

Edited November 13, 2021 by leafsprings

[leafsprings]

3 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

That's supposed to be a 335-Series engine ( 351-C , 351-M , 400 ) ? Looks like the FE from the F-350 Camper Special Pickup to me .

The engine  is for sure new tooling,  a  351M,  or could be a 400 too, same engine family which were new for '77.  Another good upgrade for the  '77+ F 350 Super Camper Special's or the Super Stone version.

[mikemodeler]

On 11/11/2021 at 3:28 AM, vincen47 said:

Sure glad I resisted putting down serious coin for the Bronco. Almost bid on one a month ago.

So you can thank me for this being re-issued, I bought an open box un-started Wild Hoss kit this summer for $60 thinking they would NEVER re-issue it. It's going to be a tribute build of a friend's Dad's service truck from the 76 station he owned in the 70/80s.

I will be picking up another one or two, along with checking out some tires/wheels from the aftermarket.

[GLMFAA1]

Couldn't resist re posting my model of the Ford concept show car Bronco built on the AMT kit

The real thing at Cleveland Auto Show

greg

Edited November 13, 2021 by GLMFAA1
added photos

[Mike C.]

I'm hoping this time around they give us a few more choices for the decal graphics. The green is nice but I like the orange. looks great on a black truck. ?

[Mike C.]

[mk11]

Rayskits.com has those freewheeling decals listed on his site.

https://public.fotki.com/RaysKits/ford/bronco/1979-bronco-free-wheelin/79broncofreewheelin.html

Edited November 13, 2021 by mk11

[Mike C.]

Wow. They look nice. I'll have to look into those.. Thanks. 

[vincen47]

16 hours ago, mikemodeler said:

So you can thank me for this being re-issued, I bought an open box un-started Wild Hoss kit this summer for $60 thinking they would NEVER re-issue it. It's going to be a tribute build of a friend's Dad's service truck from the 76 station he owned in the 70/80s.

I will be picking up another one or two, along with checking out some tires/wheels from the aftermarket.

That’s the way it seems to work, right? Happened to me a few times before with some other kits. But, $60 isn’t too bad compared to what I’ve seen them go for. I’m sure we’ll see some good aftermarket parts come out. A tribute build of a service truck sounds like a good plan, I’d enjoy seeing it.

[Mike C.]

That Decal guy wants 30 euro for those sheets. And another 12.95 for shipping from the Netherlands. I was thinking of getting 2 sets which would put me into the triple digits.  I'm having second thoughts now.

[tim boyd]

Ray's decals are on the pricey side, no doubt about that, and the overseas shipping just adds to that.  But the quality and extensive details of these sheets do make it worth every dollar, at least in my judgment.   TIM 

[Rodent]

Yeah, I overpaid for a set on eBay a while back, but the quality is nice and he offers subjects you can't get anywhere else. It's only money, right?

If I remember what he said on here some time ago, he has to go to the U.K. to get them printed.

[Mike C.]

How do you get on his ebay store? I my search didn't find much.

[stavanzer]

Too Bad, this Bronco is the Wrong year for a Longmire Build.

The R/M kit and this one bracket the target, but miss on either side of it.

Oh Well......

[Oldcarfan27]

Supposedly due in Nov. 2021 according to Model Roundup

[Oldcarfan27]

On 11/11/2021 at 7:38 AM, Can-Con said:

And for those who'd like a better look at the actual kit, here's mine from the original release from the early '80s. 

I've always meant to rebuild it to better standards but never got around to it. But I did manage to get a replacement set of the green stripe decals for it a few years ago. 

It's missing a few small parts but it'll give you an idea of that the kit looks like. Only mod I did on this was swap the tires out for the MPC Formula Desert Dogs.

 

 

On 11/12/2021 at 9:19 AM, Sledsel said:

Is the grill open on the Bronco? 

Also it looks to have a decent looking 351M engine. 

I will need several for sure

Yes it's open and a far better representation of the OEM than the one on the "Firestone Super Stones" F350 Camper Special. 

Also, IIRC the grill should fit the pickup. I plan on buying a few of these Broncos and trying to use parts to kitbash a proper F150 dentside pickup without the long wheelbase and the oversized rear wheel openings. Haven't decided on a LWB or SWB yet. ?

[Mr mopar]

17 hours ago, Mike C. said:

That Decal guy wants 30 euro for those sheets. And another 12.95 for shipping from the Netherlands. I was thinking of getting 2 sets which would put me into the triple digits.  I'm having second thoughts now.

I get them off eBay , and they are well worth the money !

[Mike C.]

15 hours ago, Mike C. said:

How do you get on his ebay store? I my search didn't find much.

 

[Can-Con]

14 hours ago, alexis said:

Too Bad, this Bronco is the Wrong year for a Longmire Build.

The R/M kit and this one bracket the target, but miss on either side of it.

Oh Well......

Longmire's Bronco , according to IMBD is a '94. The R/M 1/24 bronco is an early '80s so both kits are earlier.

[Mr mopar]

4 hours ago, Mike C. said:

 

1971 Plymouth 'Cuda 340(white)(1/24th scale) - Rays Kits Decals | eBay

[Mike C.]

Thanks. He seems to be all out of the Bronco decals. 

[mk11]

On 11/13/2021 at 1:22 PM, tim boyd said:

Ray's decals are on the pricey side, no doubt about that, and the overseas shipping just adds to that.  But the quality and extensive details of these sheets do make it worth every dollar, at least in my judgment.   TIM 

100% agreed. Fortunately I got a few sets before the prices went up 

15 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

 

Yes it's open and a far better representation of the OEM than the one on the "Firestone Super Stones" F350 Camper Special. 

Also, IIRC the grill should fit the pickup. I plan on buying a few of these Broncos and trying to use parts to kitbash a proper F150 dentside pickup without the long wheelbase and the oversized rear wheel openings. Haven't decided on a LWB or SWB yet. ?

Check out MAD resin for a corrected 8ft box and save some work.

21 hours ago, alexis said:

Too Bad, this Bronco is the Wrong year for a Longmire Build.

The R/M kit and this one bracket the target, but miss on either side of it.

Maybe combine an old mpc or revell bronco with an amt '94 lightning?

[Rodent]

On 11/13/2021 at 2:13 PM, Mike C. said:

How do you get on his ebay store? I my search didn't find much.

If you are talking to me, I bought his Indy truck 1994 Lightning decal set. And he doesn't usually have much available on the eBay store.

 

Edited November 15, 2021 by Rodent

[Smoke Wagon]

On 11/13/2021 at 5:49 PM, alexis said:

Too Bad, this Bronco is the Wrong year for a Longmire Build.

The easiest way to make a 1:25 ‘92-‘96 Bronco like Walt’s is to play Dr.Frankenstein with an AMT 9th gen F-150 and an MPC ‘80 Bronco. You could always shoot Round2 an email about the possibility of them making such a kit. 

[Mike C.]

I contacted him and he said he will have some in time to coincide with the future release