horsepower Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 On 4/24/2023 at 11:54 AM, tim boyd said: I do not know if the blower will make the Round 2 kit or not, but in any case, Replicas and Miniatures offers the entire blower setup in their catalog....TB If not I bet the smaller one from the '57 Ford NASCAR kit will be adaptable, maybe even the entire 312 Y block will work, I am thinking that to keep it vintage appearing that the chrome T-bird engine from the old '34 pickup kit might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, horsepower said: If not I bet the smaller one from the '57 Ford NASCAR kit will be adaptable, maybe even the entire 312 Y block will work, I am thinking that to keep it vintage appearing that the chrome T-bird engine from the old '34 pickup kit might be a good idea. Del...Round 2's Steve Goldman confirmed that the kit will include the blown y-block option. However, for the best level of detail, the Revell '57 Ford Custom Sedan kits have the y-Block of choice. OF course, the real one didn't offer a blower option but the engine from the nascar kit, as you suggest, would be a very, very cool way to go in my view. Best...TB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 The huge blower in the pickup kit is neat in its own right. It resembles (to me, anyway) the superchargers used on the Harry Miller/Gulf Oil Indy cars of the late Thirties. That said, for a more "factory appearing" setup, the Revell '57 Ford parts are the way to go. The AMT '57 Ford also has a blower setup, but that one is a custom deal. The carb is enclosed/covered with a pressure box, and I think the supercharger is on the opposite side from the factory '57 setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 That Blower set-up will never see the inside of the Truck engine bay. But it is perfect Dry Lakes Racer fodder. Mine will be on a '32 Ford Roadster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor City Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 The McCullough supercharger was an option on the big Ford and Thunderbird for '57. Restoring a Single-Family-Owner ’57 Ford Custom with a Supercharged Phase 1 V-8 | Hemmings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Just in time for this kit to be re-born I found this at a local shop. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Hopefully the 3d printer people come thru with a straight 6 for the new '63 F 100. The 223 would be correct for the new '60 F 100 also. Note valve covers were orange-red with black block Edited July 4, 2023 by leafsprings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 It would be kool if there were camping equipment included (Tent, sleeping bags, thermos, rifle, etc.) if there isn't any that is ... 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 18 hours ago, Trendsetta68 said: It would be kool if there were camping equipment included (Tent, sleeping bags, thermos, rifle, etc.) if there isn't any that is ... 😁 I don't see it happening the first time out, but maybe later issues could have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/10/2023 at 4:43 PM, Trendsetta68 said: It would be kool if there were camping equipment included (Tent, sleeping bags, thermos, rifle, etc.) if there isn't any that is ... 😁 That's what the aftermarket is for. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 On 8/11/2023 at 11:39 AM, stavanzer said: I don't see it happening the first time out, but maybe later issues could have it. agreed ..... 😇👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 I can't wait for the Fords to come out. Now maybe Round 2 can be encouraged to retool the parts to turn their Chevy van into the Open Road Motorhome again! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 What is the latest on release of this kit, or have I completely missed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, TarheelRick said: What is the latest on release of this kit, or have I completely missed it? No dates have been published that I know of, it's safe to assume 4th quarter of this year or early next year... Edited August 27, 2023 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Will that be before or after the new-tool '60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Last I heard was that the two kits were planned to be produced concurrently and go on sale during roughly the same time period. This info is at least six months old now so plans could have changed in the interim time period...TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 The first test shots for AMT1412 '63 Ford F-100 Camper Pickup, AMT1407 '60 Ford F-100 Pickup with Trailer and MPC997 '71 Dodge Demon arrived mid-August and I've been busy completing the reviews and the first build ups. I'm still trying to get all three released before the year is out. Of the pickup trucks AMT1407 is supposed to ship first with other to follow about 8 weeks later, all subject to change based on final approvals. The box art for all three will most likely debut at the New York Toy Fair on Sept 30th. The built models are with me in Ohio and will most likely debut Oct 14th at the Plastic Undercover Show in Akron. I also plan to be at the Detroit show too in Nov. I may share some photos between now and then, will see. -Steve 11 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 6 hours ago, SteveG said: The first test shots for AMT1412 '63 Ford F-100 Camper Pickup, AMT1407 '60 Ford F-100 Pickup with Trailer and MPC997 '71 Dodge Demon arrived mid-August and I've been busy completing the reviews and the first build ups. I'm still trying to get all three released before the year is out. Of the pickup trucks AMT1407 is supposed to ship first with other to follow about 8 weeks later, all subject to change based on final approvals. The box art for all three will most likely debut at the New York Toy Fair on Sept 30th. The built models are with me in Ohio and will most likely debut Oct 14th at the Plastic Undercover Show in Akron. I also plan to be at the Detroit show too in Nov. I may share some photos between now and then, will see. -Steve Thanks for the update, Steve! TB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 10 hours ago, SteveG said: The first test shots for AMT1412 '63 Ford F-100 Camper Pickup, AMT1407 '60 Ford F-100 Pickup with Trailer and MPC997 '71 Dodge Demon arrived mid-August and I've been busy completing the reviews and the first build ups. I'm still trying to get all three released before the year is out. Of the pickup trucks AMT1407 is supposed to ship first with other to follow about 8 weeks later, all subject to change based on final approvals. The box art for all three will most likely debut at the New York Toy Fair on Sept 30th. The built models are with me in Ohio and will most likely debut Oct 14th at the Plastic Undercover Show in Akron. I also plan to be at the Detroit show too in Nov. I may share some photos between now and then, will see. -Steve Very welcome news! Looking forward to the 63 F-100, and the Demon. The F-100 is one of my favorite kits from my youth, and the Demon will be a replica of the real one I owned in '77! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thanks Steve! Looking forward to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 The F-100's really interest me. I'll be getting at least one of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 6:47 PM, oldcarfan said: I can't wait for the Fords to come out. Now maybe Round 2 can be encouraged to retool the parts to turn their Chevy van into the Open Road Motorhome again! We now have correct 8 lug wheel and correct hubcap sources, something that did exist when this kit came out. A few very nice 1:1's still exist. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 59 minutes ago, leafsprings said: We now have correct 8 lug wheel and correct hubcap sources, Who offers those ? I'd be keen on getting a set or two ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 It looks like, with mods, I can make a 'Charlie the lonesome cougar' Ford P/U!! Talk obscure!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsprings Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, 1972coronet said: Who offers those ? I'd be keen on getting a set or two ! Got these caps and wheels, they are excellent 4x4 hubs and Chevy truck hubcaps for 16.5" wheels (GF4LDP7N6) by BasementResin (shapeways.com) and wheels 8-lug wheels 16.5 x 8.5 inch wheels + backs, V2 (NA7CQTW6Y) by BasementResin (shapeways.com) Edited September 10, 2023 by leafsprings 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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