AMT 1960 Chevy Nomad Wagon and 1965 Barracuda Craftsman Plus Kits Interesting Features.

[Carmak]

Today I watched the Round2 November release video (Chad) for the 1960 Chevy Nomad Wagon and 1965 Barracuda Craftsman Plus Kits and noticed some interesting features when the bottoms of the boxes were shown:

* Separate simplified suspension components

* Separate exhaust pieces

This is a real improvement for the Craftsman Plus line.

Well done Round2!

[Mark C.]

Great news!  These are my two most anticipated new releases coming, followed closely by the ’72 Duster.

Thanks for posting that.

[slusher]

Round2 has really been going to make many model happy with these new kits..

[John M.]

I just preordered the 60 Nomad from Model Roundup. It won't come out until January but it's said that it'll be a hot seller so I'd figure it's better to get ahead of the crowd. 

[blizzy63]

14 hours ago, Carmak said:

Today I watched the Round2 November release video (Chad) for the 1960 Chevy Nomad Wagon and 1965 Barracuda Craftsman Plus Kits and noticed some interesting features when the bottoms of the boxes were shown:

* Separate simplified suspension components

* Separate exhaust pieces

This is a real improvement for the Craftsman Plus line.

Well done Round2!

I’m ready to receive my AMT ‘60 Nomad kit:

I’ve got AMT ‘59 El Camino and ‘62 Bel Air kits on standby as donor kits to make this a worthwhile build… 👍

[Ragtop Man]

I believe the '60 is one piece - ? - but is very well done and nicely engraved for as simple as it is.

Will be banking a few for an Elco project that has been sitting since Ebay was delivered by Pony Express. 

Of course, with my luck or lack therof I will finish that (earth shakes, briefly) then R2 will announce the **new** Elco!

[Deathgoblin]

Do want the '65 Barracuda 

[Trainwreck]

Curious to see if I can swap some parts from the Revell '60 into the nomad, I'll definitely pick up on a couple barracudas. 

[blizzy63]

10 hours ago, Ragtop Man said:

Of course, with my luck or lack therof I will finish that (earth shakes, briefly) then R2 will announce the **new** Elco!

Yes please!!

Edited yesterday at 05:02 AM by blizzy63

[Ragtop Man]

11 hours ago, Trainwreck said:

Curious to see if I can swap some parts from the Revell '60 into the nomad, I'll definitely pick up on a couple barracudas. 

I think the Revell '60 is the best call if you really want to go full detail. I have an original (crusty) '60 ElCo and the Revell bits seemed to line up much better than the AMT Trophy '59, which always seemed to be a bit box-scaled to me. 

[ewetwo]

I'm on board for a Barracuda and Chevy wagon.

[Rob Hall]

10 hours ago, blizzy63 said:

Yes please!!

I have a glue bomb '60 Elco I bought about 20 years ago in a hobby shop in Colorado Springs.

Looking forward to the '60 Nomad, '65 Barracuda and '72 Duster...I'll pretty need a couple of each.

[dphipps]

Looking forward to that Nomad!

[Trainwreck]

1 hour ago, Ragtop Man said:

I think the Revell '60 is the best call if you really want to go full detail. I have an original (crusty) '60 ElCo and the Revell bits seemed to line up much better than the AMT Trophy '59, which always seemed to be a bit box-scaled to me. 

Thanks for the info Bob, I think my biggest concern with swapping the frame will be getting the rear arch under the nomad interior. I want to keep the nomad interior intact and don't want to have to doctor the frame too much.

[ChrisBcritter]

Anyone also notice the Nomad has five extra taillight lenses and what looks like a red roof beacon? Future police or fire chief option, or perhaps for an El Camino service vehicle?

Also note the full wheel covers and dog dishes (which I hope have been redone since the last test shot).

Edited yesterday at 07:10 PM by ChrisBcritter

[Carmak]

On 11/1/2025 at 1:54 PM, Ragtop Man said:

I believe the '60 is one piece - ? - but is very well done and nicely engraved for as simple as it is.

Will be banking a few for an Elco project that has been sitting since Ebay was delivered by Pony Express. 

Of course, with my luck or lack therof I will finish that (earth shakes, briefly) then R2 will announce the **new** Elco!

Bob,

     Watch the Round2 post. You can clearly see separate exhaust, a rear axle piece and a representation of lower front suspension.

     I would SPECULATE the chassis plate may support the axles and that the suspension pieces simply cover the axles. Won't know for sure till we see some pics of the kits  

[Can-Con]

On 11/1/2025 at 1:53 PM, blizzy63 said:

I’m ready to receive my AMT ‘60 Nomad kit:

I’ve got AMT ‘59 El Camino and ‘62 Bel Air kits on standby as donor kits to make this a worthwhile build… 👍

Pretty sure it's gonna be a "worthwhile build" all on it's own. 😉

[Andria H]

Excited for the '60 wagon. I'll add my own straight six or 283 and a tar top battery. Might even make one into a proper '60 2dr wagon, likely in base model trim with steelies at that

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Are there any fender skirts made to fit the '60 Nomad?

[blizzy63]

4 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Pretty sure it's gonna be a "worthwhile build" all on it's own. 😉

I'm sure it will be...

but when I open that opening hood I want to see this orange jewel inside...

[Can-Con]

13 hours ago, Perspect Scale Modelworks said:

Are there any fender skirts made to fit the '60 Nomad?

The Revell/Monogram '59s have skirts that might fit. They'd be pretty easy to modify to fit if they don't.

[gtx6970]

Im guessing the 65 barracuda is close to store shelves 

 

Svens World of Wheels has one in process 

 

I will be getting a couple of these for myself 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by gtx6970