stavanzer Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 59 minutes ago, CapSat 6 said: The Barracuda was last released as a curbside (promo and Craftsman-style kit). It would be nice to have it back, but rather than a straight-up clone of the old MPC kit, thought should REALLY be given to at least reshaping the front inner fenders, and creating an engine that will look better than what the old MPC kits had. Sticking to the same basic look of the original chassis and engines might have been acceptable with the Coronet and Demon, but these were greater weaknesses for the Barracuda tool. I believe that Round 2 could work up something for the Barracuda tool that can both capture the “annual-style build experience” and also be better in the details than the old Annuals were. For instance, basing the inner fender shapes on what they have in the AMT ‘70 Challenger, and creating a new Hemi engine that looks more like the one in their ‘68 Road Runner kit. I am sure they would work on the body (bad headlight buckets, missing front turn signal lenses), as the body on the Demon was a vast improvement over the old annnual. Bringing the Super Charger back with such improvements would also be great. While they are at it, they could come up with another body tool for a SE model. Nice Thoughts, but I'd be just as happy to have the kits exactly as they were, warts and all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Oh man, you guys rock, bringing back so many memories! Here are a couple other grails I forgot to mention, plus here's a couple contact sheets of most(?) of MPC's early 80s releases. Many have come back, in one form or another, and here's hoping they ALL come back, as Alan says, "warts and all"! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 (edited) A '71 Dodge Challenger would be nice too, also one of my favorites would be a mid-'70s Dodge Van. This time around I would ditch the engine and emphasize upgrading body and interior parts, plus decals a 4x4 version would be a nice addition too. In the '80s MPC had a lot of street machines in their lineup, but they were '80s spec, so I'm wondering if '70s style upgrade street machine parts to include with kits like the '68 Coronet and create a whole new series, would fly. Anyway....Who ten, fifteen years ago could've thought that Round-2 would become the leading manufacturer of automotive model kits.....cuz when looking at what has been announced by other manufacturers at the Nürnberg trade show so far and comparing that, to what the Kat's have been releasing this past year, and what I'm sure is still in the works, Round-2 is going for gold! Sure they have the advantage to have a back catalog a mile long, but still cranking out something new month after month? keeps the hunger for us plastic junkies to buy more alive, and keep the cash rolling in. Kudos to the whole team, and keep on surprising us! Luc Edited February 4 by Luc Janssens grammar and some editing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 As much as I love a good old fashioned Musclecar from the 60s, I saw several kits in those pics that I’d love to see reissued. 71-72 Chevelle (with correct grille), any of the Chevy Monza kits, the War Eagle Trans Am, the Custom Trans Am, the silver Fiero, the Pumpin Iron Dodge truck. I’d be in to buy several of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 I would like to see AMT back date the '71 Duster to a '70 Duster340. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 2/2/2024 at 9:48 PM, GMP440 said: I'm thinking the next big thing coming out could be the AMT 67 Galaxie. Just a guess. I wish that would be great to see these out after all these years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurth Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 From Stef's post above, I would love to see the stock Ford EXP, The Fiero, and 1982 + El Camino Red Alert. Maybe the 1982 Corvettes as well, I already have the ghost Rider Corvette, but everyone else needs a chance at one too. Hopefully the recently reissued charger does well enough to have Round2 consider more 1980s subjects. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 23 hours ago, Mr mopar said: I would like to see AMT back date the '71 Duster to a '70 Duster340. I, too, would love to see a stock 1970 Duster 340 (with period-correct custom parts as an option), as one's never been kitted. I've long wondered as to why MPC didn't make an annual/promo of the then-new Duster (and the Dart Swinger for this matter). IMO, the new Demon would be a better starting point. While the AMT '71 Duster has lots of great aspects to it, some of its proportions are so-so (wiper blades and door handles are just blobs). I'd like to see Round2 tool up a breather and PCV for the (otherwise great) 340 engine in that kit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypainter Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 2/3/2024 at 10:11 PM, Daddyfink said: Well, since we are swinging for the fences! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazypainter Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 (edited) YES they should be reissued-love the Revell box art Edited February 5 by crazypainter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmak Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 The AMT 1960 El Camino and AMT 1960 Wagon. * Low parts count. * High demand. * Both kits can share the chrome tree, dash and chassis (2 kits from 1 1/2 molds). 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 2/3/2024 at 3:00 PM, tim boyd said: There is at least one project under consideration there that is not in any of the above guesses. Hmm. OK, scattergun approach... '63 Falcon convertible? Sprint hardtop for the first time ever? First generation Barracuda? Woodie versions of the '36/'40 Fords, or the '41 Plymouth? '60 El Camino? That one was always popular but did have a lot of room for improvement. Maybe tool a '60 body for the '59 kit? Stock '67 Cougar? And If AMT previously sold an AMX from the Jo-Han molds, would you have the right to clone it since it was sold as an AMT kit? Again, hmm... And has Round2 looked into getting back the molds for the '66 Chevy pickup promo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 On 2/3/2024 at 9:48 PM, Stef said: There still remain a few highly elusive MPC gems I would love love love to get my hands on: The Pro Street Barracuda and the Super Charger are definitely two I would love to see again as well. I built at least 3 of the Super Charger's in my younger days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) Something way off the radar over all these years would be a 67-69 Valiant Signet. This would be a surprise and willing to bet be very popular. The 71 Duster guts would make sense since it would be an all new tool and especially if Round2 can modularize the tools. Just a thought, but it would be way cool. Edited February 6 by BobbyG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagepunk66 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 12 hours ago, Carmak said: The AMT 1960 El Camino and AMT 1960 Wagon. * Low parts count. * High demand. * Both kits can share the chrome tree, dash and chassis (2 kits from 1 1/2 molds). I've advocated this since the cloning program began. From an ROI viewpoint, it certainly makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 15 hours ago, Carmak said: The AMT 1960 El Camino and AMT 1960 Wagon. * Low parts count. * High demand. * Both kits can share the chrome tree, dash and chassis (2 kits from 1 1/2 molds). I have no interest in either kit at this time. But, I can see the R.O.I. for them, and I suspect that they would be greatly wanted subjects. Given the full "Kat Treatment" With Stock , Custom & Service/Push Car options, I think they could be real hits. Bring 'em on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Mosher Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Perhaps a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix? I would love to see that done even in "All New Tooling" such as the Demon and '60 and '63 Ford Trucks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 (edited) Slim chance, but I'll once again ask for a 1968-69 Cyclone fastback. They could use the less desirable '69 Cobra chassis & drivetrain to save money, I wouldn't mind. A new updated chassis & drivetrain would obviously be preferred. While we're at it, how about doing the Cyclone CJ and Spoiler II as well? 😆 Round2, if you're listening, I would happily loan you my resin Cyclone for this project! Edited February 6 by fairlane1320 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 53 minutes ago, fairlane1320 said: Slim chance, but I'll once again ask for a 1968-69 Cyclone fastback. They could use the less desirable '69 Cobra chassis & drivetrain to save money, I wouldn't mind. A new updated chassis & drivetrain would obviously be preferred. While we're at it, how about doing the Cyclone CJ and Spoiler II as well? 😆 Round2, if you're listening, I would happily loan you my resin Cyclone for this project! That is one I’d love to see, kind of an overlooked muscle car. Who made the resin one, never seen one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 25 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: That is one I’d love to see, kind of an overlooked muscle car. Who made the resin one, never seen one? I don't know who made, it bought it on epay awhile back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 I would really like to see the '59 Buick make it onto the shelves again......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 3 hours ago, fairlane1320 said: I don't know who made, it bought it on epay awhile back. Ah, so you're the one who got that. I placed bids on that one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: That is one I’d love to see, kind of an overlooked muscle car. Who made the resin one, never seen one? I think (THINK!) it was an outfit called Time Machine Resins. Only saw it on Ebay. There was some mention on the internet boards of slow order response and wonky business practices then it just disappeared. I had even bought a Fred Cady decal sheet for the Cale Yarborough and Dan Gurney Edition Mercury Cyclones. This would be a great addition to their line. I think they have a good start with the old Torino Talledega kit if it still exists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 15 minutes ago, The Junkman said: I think (THINK!) it was an outfit called Time Machine Resins. Only saw it on Ebay. There was some mention on the internet boards of slow order response and wonky business practices then it just disappeared. I had even bought a Fred Cady decal sheet for the Cale Yarborough and Dan Gurney Edition Mercury Cyclones. This would be a great addition to their line. I think they have a good start with the old Torino Talledega kit if it still exists. I remember them...got a number of resin kits from them about 10-15 years ago... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 19 hours ago, The Junkman said: I think (THINK!) it was an outfit called Time Machine Resins. Only saw it on Ebay. There was some mention on the internet boards of slow order response and wonky business practices then it just disappeared. I had even bought a Fred Cady decal sheet for the Cale Yarborough and Dan Gurney Edition Mercury Cyclones. This would be a great addition to their line. I think they have a good start with the old Torino Talledega kit if it still exists. The AMT Talladega has serious issues with the nose and grill. The nose doesn't fit at all, and the sides are shaped wrong. The grill is too narrow; the Talladega, Fairlane and Cobra all used the same grill. I tried modifying the nose piece to accept the correct grill, it didn't go well. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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