29 Ford Model A p/u with California street choper 1/25 scale

[Mr. Metallic]

12 minutes ago, oldcarfan said:

As far as I know, the Monogram 29 kit was never offered in a stock version unless it was at the very first issue.

That's why I wanted to clarify which kit you were talking about. The Monogram 29 was never offered as all stock. But as Dave Darby clarified, the Revell 29 only included the stock wheels in the original issue. I had wrongly assumed that the stock wheels remained in the kit to this day. My mistake.

[oldcarfan]

1 minute ago, Mr. Metallic said:

That's why I wanted to clarify which kit you were talking about. The Monogram 29 was never offered as all stock. But as Dave Darby clarified, the Revell 29 only included the stock wheels in the original issue. I had wrongly assumed that the stock wheels remained in the kit to this day. My mistake.

No biggie. If you want the stock look, you can pirate the stock wheels and tires off an AMT 29 Ford of any type and they look good on the Revel truck.

[oldcarfan]

4 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

That's why I wanted to clarify which kit you were talking about. The Monogram 29 was never offered as all stock. But as Dave Darby clarified, the Revell 29 only included the stock wheels in the original issue. I had wrongly assumed that the stock wheels remained in the kit to this day. My mistake.

I wonder if the parts for the stock Monogram Model A that was rereleased a while back interchange with this kit? You could maybe do a stock truck and a hot rod convertible.

[Can-Con]

1 hour ago, oldcarfan said:

I wonder if the parts for the stock Monogram Model A that was rereleased a while back interchange with this kit? You could maybe do a stock truck and a hot rod convertible.

The Monogram kit is 1/24 and the Revell is 1/25. Might work though. 

[Robberbaron]

15 hours ago, Dave Darby said:

The Revell 29 Model A PU originally also had stock wheels, but like the 40, no reissue has had them. Otherwise, all the stock Model A parts are present, including the interior. 

 

9 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

...But as Dave Darby clarified, the Revell 29 only included the stock wheels in the original issue. I had wrongly assumed that the stock wheels remained in the kit to this day. My mistake.

Looks like the stock wheels and tires remained available in the reissues of the '31 Woody variation.  This is the one variation of the Revell 1/25 Model A's that I don't have, but it looks like it hasn't been available in quite a while.

Spotlight Hobbies lists this version as copyright 1997.  Cripes, that's 27 years!

[Ragtop Man]

FWIW, the original Revell A's don't bring big money - and a LOT of them never got finished due to the complexity. 

Wondering if there is a 3D Model A wheel solution out there that could get a stocker in the bag for a builder?

[oldcarfan]

3 hours ago, Ragtop Man said:

FWIW, the original Revell A's don't bring big money - and a LOT of them never got finished due to the complexity. 

Wondering if there is a 3D Model A wheel solution out there that could get a stocker in the bag for a builder?

I think the Revell 29 pickup and their Woody wagon started out with the same frame so they probably should interchange. The old Monogram Model A car's parts probably would interchange with the Monogram hotrod pickup I'm guessing.

[Dave Darby]

On 12/11/2024 at 2:56 PM, oldcarfan said:

I think the Revell 29 pickup and their Woody wagon started out with the same frame so they probably should interchange. The old Monogram Model A car's parts probably would interchange with the Monogram hotrod pickup I'm guessing.

The 29 Model A has larger diameter wheels, with smaller hubcaps than the 30-31. The 29 pickup kit had its own proper wheels, which potentially could still be the tool. 

[mrm]

On 12/7/2024 at 12:55 AM, niteowl7710 said:

Just because they (any manufacturer) didn't make a new tool kit of the personal hot button item you individually want doesn't mean they didn't make any new kits at all.

Well, that's a silly comment... You have no idea what my personal hot button item would be if it hit you on the forehead. I have no problem with reissues and I am well aware of the new kits that come out. After all, I found this tread, didn't I? 

   Here's the deal tho. There is an extremely rare  AMT '28 Ford sedan that would be a great seller, especially considering the Revell model A's and the endless options that come with them. But why reissue that when we can keep going the old '53 Ford PU route over and over and over... Hey, the whole country and a big chunk of the world is obsessing over square body trucks for the last couple of years now and it does not look like its slowing down, but let's reissue some halfarsed effort based on a snap-tite kits, bragging about putting actual light lenses in them, while completely ignoring the notoriously bent beds, chassis plates circa 1971 and complete lack of engine. Then we'll sell them in bundles with other boring outdated kits we are also gonna reissue with uninspiring box art, to outfits like Walmart, where they just sit until eventually disappear. I know, I know, that's AMT kits and the Round2 "let's-give-a-geezer-a-nostalgia-moment" business plan.

   But back to Revell and my "hot button item". I don't care that much about pick up trucks and downright hate SUVs and everything they represent. But I am absolutely amazed by the lackluster choice of models of either one, considering they pretty much rule the auto market in 1/1. What is the newest Pick Up truck that a model was made of, no matter the brand? Thank God the Germans bought Revell, so we could see some new models, like the Land Rover and the C8 Corvette. And if you are going to reissue a model that originated over half a century ago and has been periodically reissued over and over, at least ad something different that is in tune with the trends at the time of release. I know it's been discussed at nauseam, But the boring old 9" Ford rear end in all the '32 Fords end up finding it's way in the brand new (at the time) model A's. And it is still there in the recently reissued sedan. 

    I am sorry to say this, but the car model manufacturers (except the Japanese) seem to concentrate on the demands of the "exit generation". And in my opinion that's not a very good business plan. I've been to two decent size shows in the last month or so. And the average age of not only the builders, but of the retailers on site keeps creeping up. What's Revell's plan- close shop once the old geezers die? I happened to be in Walmart pretty much every day. Sometimes twice. And all these "great reissues with original parts" just sit there. At $19.95.  I have seen no kid EVER go by and be attracted by ANY of the models in that display, which is impossible to miss. They even wheeled it out before Black Friday to make space for some other things that actually sell. That alone should tell you something. The only people stopping by and looking are 40 and up. And most of them still don't buy them. Same thing at Hobby Lobby. As much as I love the Revell '29 Roadster kits, they don't exactly fly off the shelves. You know what does? The Japanese Gundham and Star Wars models, which modern instructions, attractive box art, that build into a lot better models with a lot less effort. 

[niteowl7710]

11 hours ago, mrm said:

Well, that's a silly comment... You have no idea what my personal hot button item would be if it hit you on the forehead. I have no problem with reissues and I am well aware of the new kits that come out. After all, I found this tread, didn't I? 

   Here's the deal tho. There is an extremely rare  AMT '28 Ford sedan that would be a great seller, especially considering the Revell model A's and the endless options that come with them. But why reissue that when we can keep going the old '53 Ford PU route over and over and over... Hey, the whole country and a big chunk of the world is obsessing over square body trucks for the last couple of years now and it does not look like its slowing down, but let's reissue some halfarsed effort based on a snap-tite kits, bragging about putting actual light lenses in them, while completely ignoring the notoriously bent beds, chassis plates circa 1971 and complete lack of engine. Then we'll sell them in bundles with other boring outdated kits we are also gonna reissue with uninspiring box art, to outfits like Walmart, where they just sit until eventually disappear. I know, I know, that's AMT kits and the Round2 "let's-give-a-geezer-a-nostalgiahandjob" business plan.

   But back to Revell and my "hot button item". I don't care that much about pick up trucks and downright hate SUVs and everything they represent. But I am absolutely amazed by the lackluster choice of models of either one, considering they pretty much rule the auto market in 1/1. What is the newest Pick Up truck that a model was made of, no matter the brand? Thank God the Germans bought Revell, so we could see some new models, like the Land Rover and the C8 Corvette. And if you are going to reissue a model that originated over half a century ago and has been periodically reissued over and over, at least ad something different that is in tune with the trends at the time of release. I know it's been discussed at nauseam, But the boring old 9" Ford rear end in all the '32 Fords end up finding it's way in the brand new (at the time) model A's. And it is still there in the recently reissued sedan. 

    I am sorry to say this, but the car model manufacturers (except the Japs) seem to concentrate on the demands of the "exit generation". And in my opinion that's not a very good business plan. I've been to two decent size shows in the last month or so. And the average age of not only the builders, but of the retailers on site keeps creeping up. What's Revell's plan- close shop once the old geezers die? I happened to be in Walmart pretty much every day. Sometimes twice. And all these "great reissues with original parts" just sit there. At $19.95.  I have seen no kid EVER go by and be attracted by ANY of the models in that display, which is impossible to miss. They even wheeled it out before Black Friday to make space for some other things that actually sell. That alone should tell you something. The only people stopping by and looking are 40 and up. And most of them still don't buy them. Same thing at Hobby Lobby. As much as I love the Revell '29 Roadster kits, they don't exactly fly off the shelves. You know what does? The Japanese Gundham and Star Wars models, which modern instructions, attractive box art, that build into a lot better models with a lot less effort. 

Did I quote you? Did I quote anyone at all in that post? No I didn't.

So I don't know why you decided to call me silly and then write me a novella I'm not going to read on principle. 

When I was scrolling in amazement of how long your diatribe was I noticed you mentioned modern SUVs. Well Round2 made one and since then all anyone here and every other social media platform has done is kvetch, moan, and complain about the number of doors and the lack of an engine. 

[Mark]

With those first issue Revell '29 pickup kits, you get, at no additional charge, those toxic tires that turn styrene into bubblegum.  And the first issue is the only one with stock tires and wheels.

[mrm]

7 hours ago, niteowl7710 said:

Did I quote you? Did I quote anyone at all in that post? No I didn't.

So I don't know why you decided to call me silly and then write me a novella I'm not going to read on principle. 

When I was scrolling in amazement of how long your diatribe was I noticed you mentioned modern SUVs. Well Round2 made one and since then all anyone here and every other social media platform has done is kvetch, moan, and complain about the number of doors and the lack of an engine. 

I'll play your game...

Did I call you silly? Did I call anyone silly?

So I don't know how would you even see my point and have a discussion if you don't even want to hear someone else's take. 

When I read your very ignorant answer, I noticed that you actually made my point about the very poor effort from manufacturers on many occasions. 

I only answered you on principle and I wish you all the best and Happy Holidays. 

[Straightliner59]

On 12/11/2024 at 9:42 AM, Ragtop Man said:

a LOT of them never got finished due to the complexity. 

A lot of mine never got built, because I bought them to raid parts out of!😁

[oldcarfan]

On 12/10/2024 at 9:20 PM, Robberbaron said:

 

Looks like the stock wheels and tires remained available in the reissues of the '31 Woody variation.  This is the one variation of the Revell 1/25 Model A's that I don't have, but it looks like it hasn't been available in quite a while.

Spotlight Hobbies lists this version as copyright 1997.  Cripes, that's 27 years!

This is the one I was thinking about that had the stock parts that might work on the pickup. Pretty sure I still have one of these in storage somewhere.

[oldcarfan]

On 12/11/2024 at 10:42 AM, Ragtop Man said:

FWIW, the original Revell A's don't bring big money - and a LOT of them never got finished due to the complexity. 

Wondering if there is a 3D Model A wheel solution out there that could get a stocker in the bag for a builder?

That makes me wonder if 3D printing would allow for  more accurate spoke diameter? Anyone know?

[dust collectors]

Call me crazy but the inclusion of the long lost Harley chopper is a major improvement. Pretty stoked on that.

[oldcarfan]

2 hours ago, dust collectors said:

Call me crazy but the inclusion of the long lost Harley chopper is a major improvement. Pretty stoked on that.

You're not wrong! I still have a couple of previous releases unbuilt, but I'll probably get a couple more for the bike.

[Ken Hart]

On 12/10/2024 at 10:20 PM, Robberbaron said:

 

Looks like the stock wheels and tires remained available in the reissues of the '31 Woody variation.  This is the one variation of the Revell 1/25 Model A's that I don't have, but it looks like it hasn't been available in quite a while.

Spotlight Hobbies lists this version as copyright 1997.  Cripes, that's 27 years!

I might be wrong about this, and anyone who knows for certain can feel free to correct me if I am, but as I understand it, the Revell '29 Model A pickup and '31 Woody (along with the woody's '31 sedan sibling) are separate tools. The parts will interchange between the three kits, and the woody was the only one that ever had stock wheels. 

 

[stavanzer]

1 hour ago, Ken Hart said:

I might be wrong about this, and anyone who knows for certain can feel free to correct me if I am, but as I understand it, the Revell '29 Model A pickup and '31 Woody (along with the woody's '31 sedan sibling) are separate tools. The parts will interchange between the three kits, and the woody was the only one that ever had stock wheels. 

 

I believe you are correct about the stock wheels. Only the woody had them. And the '31 wheels are different than the '29, so you really should not use the '31 wheels on the '29 pickup.

(although they will fit, on the model)

I've seen the '31 wheels used on a sedan build.

https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/rm/build_rm_2169.shtml

 

[oldcarfan]

The Monogram 1/24 truck might be combined with this one?

[slusher]

I would like to have the bike but not the truck. Wish they would do a parts pack on the bike!

[stavanzer]

8 hours ago, slusher said:

I would like to have the bike but not the truck. Wish they would do a parts pack on the bike!

Don't worry , Carl.

Somebody on the 'Bay will be parting out these kits, and you'll be able to get the bike by itself.

But, it would probably be cheaper to just buy the kit and trade the Model A, and keep the bike in the long run.

[oldcarfan]

12 hours ago, slusher said:

I would like to have the bike but not the truck. Wish they would do a parts pack on the bike!

I'd love that too, but from what I've heard, Parts Packs don't sell well on their own. But you stuff them in with another kit and they get bought up.

Edited December 21, 2024 by oldcarfan

[robb shelby]

On 11/2/2024 at 7:13 PM, Jack L said:

anybody see this on Model Roundup kit # RMX 4565 it is the lost Harley chopper 

exactly what 'lost' Harley chopper are you asking about? what scale? you know a lot of Harley choppers have been offered by Revell over the years......   thanx, robbshelby

[oldcarfan]

1 hour ago, robb shelby said:

exactly what 'lost' Harley chopper are you asking about? what scale? you know a lot of Harley choppers have been offered by Revell over the years......   thanx, robbshelby

In the 60s Revell experimented with Parts Pack featuring engines, or frames or as in this case motorcycles. They did a Harley, a Triumph, a BSA, a Honda, and I think that's all. They reappeared occasionally but the last time I know of was in the 80s when they came out as Grease 2 movie tie-ins. I heard the tooling was lost, so I'm guessing this new release is a retool.