Plowboy Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 hours ago, niteowl7710 said: Decals for the 442 Looking at the decals, it does appear that the front wheel openings are longer than the rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Plowboy said: Looking at the decals, it does appear that the front wheel openings are longer than the rears. It sort of looks like the real car is the same way. Could also be the wheel arches are differently shaped front and rear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the 442 has Firestone Wide 0 Oval decals. Slowly but surely Revell has been branding their tires again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 10 hours ago, niteowl7710 said: Whelp, that clinches it. I'm going to have to get the Camaro kit, even if only for the decal sheet. I've got a few kits that can definitely use the extras! I'm so glad they brought out the 80-81 and not another 78 again, this year has been sorely lacking in 1/25 scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Whelp, that clinches it. I'm going to have to get the Camaro kit, even if only for the decal sheet. I've got a few kits that can definitely use the extras! I'm so glad they brought out the 80-81 and not another 78 again, this year has been sorely lacking in 1/25 scale. Same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Wow. I see a few of those I'd like to pick up. Great to see the SIlverado back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Thanks James for the excellent photos and coverage of the kit reveals.... All....I am pretty sure you can count on a Mach 1 version of the '71 Mustang (with appropriate power under the hood) to be in place for a future version of the kit tool... TB Edited July 22, 2022 by tim boyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, tim boyd said: All....I am pretty sure you can count on a Mach 1 version of the '71 Mustang (with appropriate power under the hood) to be in place for a future version of the kit tool... TB Even if it's powered by a Cleveland 4v and not a 429, it's still a good choice! The engine alone is worth the price of admission, the rest is just bonus. Not that they'd do it, but I'd like to see a Sprint, Or an Eleanor! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Y E S to the Sprint! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 43 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Or an Eleanor! "I should've read my horoscope today..." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 2:14 PM, Plowboy said: Thanx for the photos James! I don't suppose you would know if the "Pull Dozer" comes with the top would you? That's about the only one I have an interest in. I know the previous issues didn’t have it. Just hoping Revell saw fit to put back in there along with the rear seat. No top in the pulling trucks, sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, Fabrux said: No top in the pulling trucks, sadly. Must be something wrong with it, as they keep issuing the puller. Can't believe it would be too hard to restore the Blazer, since most of the stock parts are in the pickup. All they need to make is the top and the back seat. At the very least, make the top and seat and we'll do the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Must be something wrong with it, as they keep issuing the puller. Can't believe it would be too hard to restore the Blazer, since most of the stock parts are in the pickup. All they need to make is the top and the back seat. At the very least, make the top and seat and we'll do the rest. In a perfect world, Revell, Round-2 or Moebius would release an all new series of those gen Blazers and C/K pickups. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: Even if it's powered by a Cleveland 4v and not a 429, it's still a good choice! The engine alone is worth the price of admission, the rest is just bonus. Not that they'd do it, but I'd like to see a Sprint, Or an Eleanor! Yes those would be good choices for variations as they use the same hood. I had to add a lot of extra parts to the AMT kit to build this one. I have an Eleanor body painted but that’s about it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, tim boyd said: Thanks James for the excellent photos and coverage of the kit reveals.... All....I am pretty sure you can count on a Mach 1 version of the '71 Mustang (with appropriate power under the hood) to be in place for a future version of the kit tool... TB Absolutely. I’m not holding my breath on a 73 Japanese police car version but I already converted the Testors “kit” to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Fabrux said: No top in the pulling trucks, sadly. Well, I'll be saving money for the foreseeable future then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Pursuit only. Revenue generation not arrests. Save us from demon speeders. 🤦🏻♂️💩 Nice work on JDM dorifto chaser. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Two door sedan [et al.] police cars were quite common until the 1970s. My uncle (retired LASO Homicide Detective) told me that the majority of the Sheriff's Dept. cars were two door sedans (typically with a six banger or a small V8) until c.1970 -- and no A/C until 1972 (except for the sectors in hotter regions - like Lancaster). Even the pursuit cars were two doors -- the fun ones with big engines! Those were used on in-town, county jurisdiction freeways & highways until the CHP took over all freeway patrols and services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 As a consumer, I'm not happy with the artwork (though it's terrific looking) on the new kits. I know those kits and they are made to look WAY better than they actually are. The Mustang and the Deuce put a big 'ol smile on my face though. I had a neighbor with that Mustang growing up and I'm real fond of it. The '32 is the picture of the perfect hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 Thanks for sharing. Definitely getting that Z-28, I have some kits those decals will look nice on and one kit has 4 different sets, much cheaper than buying them separate. Hopefully Revell has figured out the tires in that Blazer kit, but I won't hold my breath. The 32? Might get one as those wheels are nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 hours ago, mikemodeler said: Thanks for sharing. Definitely getting that Z-28, I have some kits those decals will look nice on and one kit has 4 different sets, much cheaper than buying them separate. Hopefully Revell has figured out the tires in that Blazer kit, but I won't hold my breath. The 32? Might get one as those wheels are nice. Revell fixed the tires in the '78 GMC Big Game pickup. So, they should be fixed in the Blazer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Plowboy said: Revell fixed the tires in the '78 GMC Big Game pickup. So, they should be fixed in the Blazer too. Well, Changed the Tires. I don't know that I'd be happy using the phrase "Fixed". "Somewhat Improved" might be more accurate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 12:21 PM, Oldcarfan27 said: Even if it's powered by a Cleveland 4v and not a 429, it's still a good choice! The engine alone is worth the price of admission, the rest is just bonus. Not that they'd do it, but I'd like to see a Sprint, Or an Eleanor! I Patrick - Personally, I'm not much of a fan of the '73, but I'd love to see the 1972 Sprint as another derivative of the new Boss 351 tool....great idea! TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 3:32 PM, vamach1 said: Yes those would be good choices for variations as they use the same hood. I had to add a lot of extra parts to the AMT kit to build this one. I have an Eleanor body painted but that’s about it. Rex...cool Sprint kitbash!!!! TB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 16 hours ago, stavanzer said: Well, Changed the Tires. I don't know that I'd be happy using the phrase "Fixed". "Somewhat Improved" might be more accurate. Yeah, you're right about that. They fixed where the tires would be backwards on one side but the kit rims still don't fit well. I used the wheels from the Deserter truck and they looked much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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