jphillips1970 Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 Hey folks - as most of you know the 65 Chevelle AWB kit has hit the local hobby shops - A new tooling process has taken place from the original kit - Some of you will remember it as the "Time Machine" originally an AMT kit - For those who have been able to locate and purchase this kit, I have a question for you - What is your opinion on the kit? ---- Good, bad or otherwise - I've purchased several (had them on backorder) and would like to hear from you as what you think of the kit - Thanks for your time and interest in buying this new release - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 There's an in depth conversation here, although not much talk about the new release yet since it's just hitting shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 HPIGuy built one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 I like it. Simple but a good base for a more detailed build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 I've been collecting Time Machine parts for years, hoping to piece one together. Bought 3 of the new ones, and am a bit disappointed. The body has none of the factory stock trim or emblems, as the original did, and the rear panel is vastly inferior to the original. If you just want to bang together a retro/nostalgia-style "funny car" model, I guess it's okay, more or less. The new decal sheet is actually pretty nice, though. I still have my original, built in 1967 or so. The decals are in rough shape, and most of the chassis is gone. I'll probably build up one of the new chassis, paint one of the new bodies in the original box art scheme, and use a second set of decals to "restore" my original body. Figger I can get a kinda-sorta "Then and Now" build out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphillips1970 Posted October 29, 2023 Author Share Posted October 29, 2023 hey folks - I am really surprised that there has been as little reaction from members on the topic - so maybe I'll give my two cents in on the resent release of this kit - I'm going to use a scale of 0 to 10 for my thoughts - 0 being the kit was a flop - 5 being fair - 10 being good - I would have to give credit to Round2 to release this well wanted kit from most of us older builders - they get a 5 for no emblems/script/window wiper blades/no detail on the rear trunk panel they get a 3 chrome parts for the kit they get a 7 for the recreated box art they get another 7 now just understand - this is just my thoughts on the resent reissue of the "Time Machine" and there will be those that think it's a great kit and that's just fine and one additional note to the HPIGUY who did the review on this kit - you should turn the oil pan around - it's not a Ford comments are always welcomed - but remember, it's a hobby for most and not a job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I was over at a model buddy's house yesterday and he cracked one open. It does appear to be all new tooling. The slicks are 1 piece vinyl pad printed, no more 2 piece slicks. The body is crisp and clean, no emblems at all. The decal sheet is new as well, many sponsors to choose from. I will be picking one up soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I'll probably pick this kit myself as well. Not right away, but soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 Our club show is on the 11th. I'm a kit vendor, but hope to find one of these kits, maybe 2. I had the whole lineup when they came out years back. I recall them as being pretty basic and easy to build. I would like to do one with some after market parts, like wheels and tires. Maybe add a fuel cell and do some wiring and plumbing. The supplied roll cage is over an 1/8" in diameter, so that has to be fixed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/6/2023 at 6:25 AM, bobss396 said: Our club show is on the 11th. I'm a kit vendor, but hope to find one of these kits, maybe 2. I had the whole lineup when they came out years back. I recall them as being pretty basic and easy to build. I would like to do one with some after market parts, like wheels and tires. Maybe add a fuel cell and do some wiring and plumbing. The supplied roll cage is over an 1/8" in diameter, so that has to be fixed up. You can go nuts on this kit, but you'll be replacing pretty much everything but the body, and maybe the wheels and tires. Me, I'm just gonna pimp-slap mine together and have FUN with it, exactly the way I did in 1967. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 I picked up a few. I fondly remember drooling over this kit and many others in the Auto World catalog in my misspent youth. The body is clean and crisp with the added bonus of not having to sand off all of the scripts and emblems that would have been removed on a drag car. These are stupid simple kits, so keep that in mind. No brakes, no master cylinder, no steering linkage from the firewall to the axle. I'm almost done building one (with a few mods). Nice decal sheet, new rubber tires that faithfully reproduce the original plastic tires (which I prefer). The front wheels are gorgeous, the only time they have been minted was on this kit and the Olds 85 topless version of this series. The price of admission is almost worth it for the front wheels. If you've ever had any of the other series, Mustang, Chevy II, Tempest etc., you know what you're in for. Probably not for most builders as these kits are more basic than basic. I'm giving it a 10! -RRR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 14 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: I picked up a few. I fondly remember drooling over this kit and many others in the Auto World catalog in my misspent youth. The body is clean and crisp with the added bonus of not having to sand off all of the scripts and emblems that would have been removed on a drag car. These are stupid simple kits, so keep that in mind. No brakes, no master cylinder, no steering linkage from the firewall to the axle. I'm almost done building one (with a few mods). Nice decal sheet, new rubber tires that faithfully reproduce the original plastic tires (which I prefer). The front wheels are gorgeous, the only time they have been minted was on this kit and the Olds 85 topless version of this series. The price of admission is almost worth it for the front wheels. If you've ever had any of the other series, Mustang, Chevy II, Tempest etc., you know what you're in for. Probably not for most builders as these kits are more basic than basic. I'm giving it a 10! -RRR I'm looking forward to building one. It is like a blank canvas, anyone can build one which was me when I was 12 or so. I need to get a break from the Frankenstein builds I have been doing for too long. The wheels are quite nice, so are the front tires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 12 hours ago, bobss396 said: I need to get a break from the Frankenstein builds Totally agree...this is a two week or so build. I'm hoping to finish up this weekend and post up... _RRR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 11 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Totally agree...this is a two week or so build. I'm hoping to finish up this weekend and post up... _RRR Stick a fork in me, I'm just about done. I have a Pinto modified with sudden issues, should have headed one big one off, but rushing to make a show. I got 2 pro-street builds with problems. So with 5 projects going, I'm going to finish only 2 by Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Here's a few more I've done..... -RRR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I knew I had another one. Made from the Hemi Under Glass kit (using two bodies to cut out and move the rear wheel wells forward).... -RRR 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: I knew I had another one. Made from the Hemi Under Glass kit (using two bodies to cut out and move the rear wheel wells forward).... -RRR Your other ones are cool but that cuda is very cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 1 hour ago, wrenchr said: Your other ones are cool but that cuda is very cool!! Thanks! A few more pix here: https://public.fotki.com/jferren/wooly-bully-barracu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary jackson Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 i just cant make myself like that year model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobss396 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 I picked up an older reissue of the Mustang AWB kit, $35 but reasonable since I haven't seen it out in a while. I was busy with the club's show on Saturday, didn't have the time to seek out a Time Machine kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicmustang Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 (edited) Love that Cuda. Edited November 12, 2023 by magicmustang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 On 11/11/2023 at 5:20 PM, gary jackson said: i just cant make myself like that year model Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 @Rockin' Rodney Rat any idea where these front wheels came from? They are Radir style with the flat spokes featuring the center rib, but are not like any others I remember seeing before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted November 14, 2023 Share Posted November 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: @Rockin' Rodney Rat any idea where these front wheels came from? They are Radir style with the flat spokes featuring the center rib, but are not like any others I remember seeing before. They look like the Thunderbolt Radirs with the lug nut sections cut out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphillips1970 Posted November 14, 2023 Author Share Posted November 14, 2023 hey Craig - the wheels also look close to those in the Little Red Wagon released kit with a dual coat applied - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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