chuckyr Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Sounds like Moebius has a really good response to the kit! Here's what they had to say today: "It's been pretty popular so far with distributors. I think it will sell well enough that we can do some of the other new International vehicles. No rush on it for sure, this is actually our second year into this particular kit, it's been a long time coming for us!" Sounds great! Chris So they have plans to be the modern day 'ERTL'.
falcongeorge Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Like there are not any other model manufactures that offer automobile subjects! Well, if it makes you feel any better I would rather have a U series Autocar or a mid-fifties KW, But I am not holding my breath...
chuckyr Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Well, if it makes you feel any better I would rather have a U series Autocar or a mid-fifties KW, But I am not holding my breath... Have you checked AITM lately?
MICHAEL COLE Posted March 3, 2010 Author Posted March 3, 2010 they started on this kit two years ago, we mite see it out in december.who knows
chuckyr Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 I got a reply from Moebius as to why they chose to make the Lone Star in 1/25th scale. They said they decided to make it compatible with all of the AMT and Revell kits, rather than the Italeri kits. That means all of the old Ertl International parts would be in the same scale. They said they are new to automotive vehicles and stuck with 1/25th scale.
chuckyr Posted March 4, 2010 Posted March 4, 2010 It has now been pushed back to Feb. 2011....... Delay number one!
Chuck Most Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 Like there are not any other model manufactures that offer automobile subjects! Oh there are plenty, Moebius itself included! The Lonestar, the Chrysler, and the Hudson, put me down for two of each please! Now if somebody would just release a first generation Scout or a pickup/Travelall of ANY body style...
falcongeorge Posted March 20, 2010 Posted March 20, 2010 Have you checked AITM lately? daily. The kw is there, willl be buying one when the budget permits, no U series autocar. A KW complete kit would be nice, and a Hall-Scott for power please...
Chris guthro Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 So pumped for this! Cant wait. Maybe they should try and branch off into some Pickup trucks..I bet if we all email them saying how much we want modern pickups or Big Rigs. They will step up being a new company and wanting to impress. Revell and AMT would have no choice but to follor in the foot steps to keep business competitive
Chris guthro Posted March 21, 2010 Posted March 21, 2010 I am also curious as to what engine they are implanting in this kit..Wonder if enough demand came for a sig600 or something from cummins
MICHAEL COLE Posted March 22, 2010 Author Posted March 22, 2010 i think someone said it will have the new MAN DIESEL ENGINE in the model kit.
Jim B Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 Wonder why a MAN engine? That doesn't make sense to me. Personally, I'm hoping for the MaxxForce engine that Navastar makes.
chuckyr Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 Wonder why a MAN engine? That doesn't make sense to me. Personally, I'm hoping for the MaxxForce engine that Navastar makes. MAN an Navistar have a joint venture with a new high horse power engine.
MICHAEL COLE Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 mite be, theres not much talk about the goodies the kit will have. i would rather have a big CAT under the hood. but thats just me, im a cat man.
Chris guthro Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 yea but CAT no longer makes the on highway motors anymore....
chuckyr Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 It has now been pushed back to Feb. 2011....... Where did you get this information? I have first hand knowledge that it is still scheduled for December 2010.
Jim B Posted March 23, 2010 Posted March 23, 2010 Mobeius Webstore still says end of 2010 for a release date, and $69.99 for a price. http://www.clubmoebius.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=1300
MICHAEL COLE Posted March 28, 2010 Author Posted March 28, 2010 just pre-ordered my 2 bad boys today.
atenzapower Posted March 28, 2010 Posted March 28, 2010 Is it treu that the lonestar is releasd know? I want 1, or 2 ,no want 10 kits off it Because its ugly, and beautiful at ones.
MICHAEL COLE Posted March 28, 2010 Author Posted March 28, 2010 it mite be out at the end of this year, R feb or march of next year. who knows.
Modelcollector Posted April 3, 2010 Posted April 3, 2010 (edited) The MANN engine is the new MaxxForce 11 & 13. I work for a dealer and we have sold several ProStars with the engine. Navistar will no longer have Cummins engines in our trucks. We are staying with the EGR emissions system and Cummins is going to the way of SCR that uses a urea type fluid to contribute to emissions control. Our EGR system will not use this system, saving weight, and money the way our engineers see it. As was said earlier, Caterpillar is no longer in the "automotive" engine business. I think there is some info @ www.internationaldelivers.com. Can't wait for the Lone Star kit to come out! Edited April 3, 2010 by Modelcollector
MICHAEL COLE Posted April 3, 2010 Author Posted April 3, 2010 thanks for the imfo, the lonstar kit with the new mann engine will be a great kit. i bet it will have great detail. thats to bad CAT no longer makes on-hiway engines. wonder why?
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