Mark Posted March 7 Posted March 7 Looks like they went back to the narrow slicks that were in the first issue. Wish they'd put the stock wheels and tires back in (they're different from those in the '31 Woody).
stavanzer Posted March 7 Posted March 7 33 minutes ago, Mark said: Wish they'd put the stock wheels and tires back in (they're different from those in the '31 Woody). I agree 100% on the restoring the stock wheels/tires in this kit.
James2 Posted March 8 Author Posted March 8 I received mine yesterday if there is interest, I could post pictures. 4
stavanzer Posted March 8 Posted March 8 10 hours ago, OldNYJim said: Their built-up example there looks SUPER high in the rear What? It looks fine.
Mark Posted March 8 Posted March 8 Higher out back because the rear suspension is stock height, to accommodate the stock wheels and tires that are no longer in the kit. The dropped axle included for the front brings it down quite nicely. 1
Matt T. Posted March 8 Posted March 8 5 hours ago, James2 said: I received mine yesterday if there is interest, I could post pictures. Yes, please. What do the decals look like? 1
Mark Posted March 8 Posted March 8 BTW, the small license plates are choices for the cycle. "C-1163" was the item number for the original Harley parts pack cycle. "H-1292" is a bit off for the original issue of the '29 Ford pickup (the one I checked is H-1272). 1
Robberbaron Posted March 9 Posted March 9 18 hours ago, OldNYJim said: Their built-up example there looks SUPER high in the rear 7 hours ago, stavanzer said: What? It looks fine. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but IMHO the back of their built-up is sitting about 6 scale inches too high. Ideally I would want an equal tire-to-lip gap around the circumference of the tire. Their gap from the top of the tire to the fender lip is at least three times the gap at the front.
RSchnell Posted March 9 Posted March 9 The 1:1 Model A Pickups sat high in the rear when there was no load in the bed. Couple that with the smaller tires on the kit it's easy to have that big gap. The green one is mine and while not that evident in the photo, it does sit high in the rear with no load. 2 1
Mark Posted March 9 Posted March 9 One thing I noticed: Revell got the injection molding pressure just right this time. No sink marks on those beautiful mag wheels, no distortion problems with the tires and slicks. Everything looks just right. It's fair to voice complaints when things aren't up to snuff, but this time an "atta boy" is warranted. 3
OldNYJim Posted March 9 Posted March 9 12 hours ago, stavanzer said: What? It looks fine. 4 hours ago, Robberbaron said: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but IMHO the back of their built-up is sitting about 6 scale inches too high. Ideally I would want an equal tire-to-lip gap around the circumference of the tire. Their gap from the top of the tire to the fender lip is at least three times the gap at the front. Yep, that’s all I was saying - looks nice in the front, high in the rear. The illustration on the box art is more like how I would want the rear fender-tire gap, if it were my build Of course, my opinion is just that, and worth only what you paid for it 🤪 1
Robberbaron Posted March 9 Posted March 9 5 hours ago, Robberbaron said: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but IMHO the back of their built-up is sitting about 6 scale inches too high. Ideally I would want an equal tire-to-lip gap around the circumference of the tire. Their gap from the top of the tire to the fender lip is at least three times the gap at the front. 12 hours ago, Mark said: Higher out back because the rear suspension is stock height, to accommodate the stock wheels and tires that are no longer in the kit. 4 hours ago, RSchnell said: The 1:1 Model A Pickups sat high in the rear when there was no load in the bed. Couple that with the smaller tires on the kit it's easy to have that big gap. The green one is mine and while not that evident in the photo, it does sit high in the rear with no load. I should clarify: my comments on the ride height should be understood to apply to the aesthetics of a hot rod (since this kit can't be built stock). Not doubting that it is correct for factory stock. And by the way, nice truck! 🙂 1
Robberbaron Posted March 9 Posted March 9 James, thank you for posting the kit contents. This confirms my suspicions that they would leave out the steelies/hubcaps/trim rings from the last couple of previous reissues. Slightly disappointing, but I guess it's offset be the chopper. Also happy to hear that molding quality is good.
James2 Posted March 9 Author Posted March 9 6 hours ago, Robberbaron said: James, thank you for posting the kit contents. This confirms my suspicions that they would leave out the steelies/hubcaps/trim rings from the last couple of previous reissues. Slightly disappointing, but I guess it's offset be the chopper. Also happy to hear that molding quality is good. Your welcome.
Mr. Metallic Posted March 12 Posted March 12 (edited) Well, even though I have 5+ of these 29 pickup kits in my stash already Revell has figured out how to get me to fork up more money for at least one of these with the inclusion of the long lost Harley. At least it's a great parts kit for vintage hot rods, and I like the white pinstripe flame decals. Hopefully it shows at HL so i don't have to pay full price 😋 p.s. wonder if they can pair the other parts pack motorcycles with other kits to get them back on the market? 🤞 Edited March 12 by Mr. Metallic 1
niteowl7710 Posted March 12 Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Mr. Metallic said: Well, even though I have 5+ of these 29 pickup kits in my stash already Revell has figured out how to get me to fork up more money for at least one of these with the inclusion of the long lost Harley. At least it's a great parts kit for vintage hot rods, and I like the white pinstripe flame decals. Hopefully it shows at HL so i don't have to pay full price 😋 p.s. wonder if they can pair the other parts pack motorcycles with other kits to get them back on the market? 🤞 My local hobby shop has it for $28, which is $5 more than the new tool Blazer. Because it requires two tools to be run in order to create the kit. Looks like MSRP (aka HL shelf price) is $35 (vs. $32 on the Blazer).
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 13 Posted March 13 I'm not clear on the engine. Can't determine if a V8 is included in the kit.
Mark Posted March 13 Posted March 13 No V8, it includes the stock four-cylinder engine with some optional parts. It's well detailed, as is the rest of the kit.
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted 12 hours ago Posted 12 hours ago My kit is on order and I really look forward to its arrival. I'm channeling and seriously lowering it and tossing the fenders and running boards.
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