Brett Barrow Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 This. Will. Be. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 This will be kool Len! Anybody know the correct colors for the Body & Chassis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 To add to Marks post, here are a few I have with more at the link of this and the Hawaiian. Feel free to use these or keep them for your files. A few more at my link MOPARS IN THE PARK Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Slixx shows the correct color choice as HOUSE OF KOLORS-KANDY APPLE RED #K1101 OVER PEARL WHITE. The next question is which decal sheet is best. I noticed the rear wheels have beadlocks. Guess that's one thing I'll be changing. Also, I wish Revell would have left off the molded in seat belts. I much prefer to use photo-etch. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Also, I wish Revell would have left off the molded in seat belts. I much prefer to use photo-etch. Mike Or at least they should have molded the belts as separate pieces, to give the builder the choice of kit parts or photoetched pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Or at least they should have molded the belts as separate pieces, to give the builder the choice of kit parts or photoetched pieces. Molded in belts are soooooooo retro!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitswapper Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well I thought I would throw in my 2 cents, this is the first new funny car kit from revell in years, that being said I was around the real car and saw alot of it in it's day.Funny cars back then were made to race, match race and make some money if possible I think looking at the restored car it doesn't look anything like when I saw or photographed 40 years ago.I think this is a case that sometimes happens where a car is way over restored chromed and polished.Does anyone remember the car being painted that color??? I'm posting some pictures Photographers unknown "sorry". But that being said it's a great kit. Remember Revell is taking a chance with a huge investment on these kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 I do hope a lot of us buy a lot of the kits. I gave my wife the hint that it would make a great birthday present. I'm clearing my bench for it. It looks like a great canvas to add a lot of detail to. Also, I agree the restoration is a bit too nice, although aren't most of them? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well I thought I would throw in my 2 cents, this is the first new funny car kit from revell in years, that being said I was around the real car and saw alot of it in it's day.Funny cars back then were made to race, match race and make some money if possible I think looking at the restored car it doesn't look anything like when I saw or photographed 40 years ago.I think this is a case that sometimes happens where a car is way over restored chromed and polished.Does anyone remember the car being painted that color??? I'm posting some pictures Photographers unknown "sorry". But that being said it's a great kit. Remember Revell is taking a chance with a huge investment on these kits. Looks like the rear wheels in the Maz/SWC Willys would have been a better choice. I'm probably in the minority, but I wouldn't mind building a replica of the restored car, I would just rather they pick one or the other, it seems like they used period-correct parts on the engine, but the wheels from the restoration. Either make an accurate replica of the car today, or an accurate replica of the car 40 years ago, don't mix-and-match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 thread. Huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 My name is TxRat and I approve of this thread. Got mine on the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 As modelers we constantly ask for model companies to give us newly tooled kits. Then when they deliver we proceed to tear them apart with criticism. I for one am extremely ecstatic that this kit is now available. I have wanted to build this kit for years but was not willing to shell out the money for a proper resin body to do the side shifted engine location. Now I don't have to worry about it. And if I want to build a vintage version, using this kit , all I have to do is reach into the parts box, pull out the period correct wheels, and maybe a few other small detail changes and I am good to go. Based on what I have seen so far, in pictures, Revell did an outstanding job on this kit. I will most likely build one of each era, to display side by side. And for those interested in the original color, the car was candy apple red. If old photos reflect differently remember, their "old" photos. Any of the Polar Lights kits will provide the neccessary wheels to do the original version. And since those kits came with three sets of wheels you won't be hurting that kit to rob them from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 As modelers we constantly ask for model companies to give us newly tooled kits. Then when they deliver we proceed to tear them apart with criticism. I for one am extremely ecstatic that this kit is now available. I`ll second that. Anyone remember some of the kits we had to work with back in the 80`s? I`ll only mention the dreadful 2 piece slicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 this is one of those kits that i want to buy and build even though i don't really have an interest in the subject. the new style wheels are interesting to me and i know that they will find use on another project, definitely no deal breaker for me. i'm not really into late 60's-early 70's funny cars in scale but this kit is one of those unique and interesting subjects that makes you take a second look. it looks like a fun build and it's got me wanting to buy something that i previously wouldn't have been interested in, kudos to Revell for that. Dave I was thinking the same thing. The real 1:1 car is before my time, and I wasn`t interested in building an older funny car, but after reading what others have posted and seeing the parts and the completed model on the box, I think I need to get this kit. Revell has been coming out with some really great stuff lately IMO. Some not perfect, but definitely much better than what I have been used to in the 80`s, 90`s, and even early 00`s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) What has me puzzled is that the hood is a seperate piece? I can understand that in this way, they could use the same body for the Hustler and the Hawaiian but what about the roof escape hatches? On the Hustler it would be on the left of the roof and on the Hawaiian, it would be centered? Seems like they should have just tooled up two different bodies? Edited September 18, 2010 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Barrow Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 My guess (and a guess is all it is) is that the roof hatches can be done differently on the same mold through the use of an insert, sort of like how vinyl tops can be added or deleted. Yes, exactly. Find those little mold seams we all know and love, and you've found where the insert goes into the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Ahh yes, that makes sense. I didn't think of that. I can't wait to get my hands on a couple of each kit! I hope Revell plans more new releases like this as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kampmann Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Ben, Not all of the funny cars back then had roof hatches. The Hustler was the exception, not the rule. The Hawaiian didn't have a roof hatch. So, you'll need to fill the hatch lines when building that car. As for the Jungle Jim Nova, the red car had a Hemi, so all you would need is the body and tinwork. Jim Kampmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 Of course you could also change the roll cage and the interior tin on the Hustler for an interesting flip top gasser. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Might even finish it but why ruin my record? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuel Coupe Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Agreed Ken, Revell has made a huge investment not capitolize on it. JJ cars would be a sure choice. Im really excited about this endevor and ready to see whats on the horizon...... Edited September 19, 2010 by TxRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I think you can rest assured that they would not have invested the money in the tooling if they didn't, Ben, and the possibilities for future variants are what have me REALLY excited! Topping my want list would a Jungle Jim Nova and/or Camaro and either/both of those would seem logical for a number of reasons: * The Nova has never been offered in a 1/25 scale plastic kit ... the Camaro has, sort of, but it was based on the wretched tooling that was also used to produce the "Funny Hugger." In fact, the Jungle Jim version was essentially the Funny Hugger with JJ decals. * Jungle Jim funny car kits are among the top-selling drag car model kits of all time, and JJ remains a folk hero and all-time favorite among older modelers/drag racing fans. * Revell has a long-standing relationship with Jungle Jim and his estate. * Either/both could be done with a minimum of new tooling ... new bodies/interior tins and a big-block Chevy motor would be all it would take. Hey Ken, yeah, a Nova or Camaro done correctly would be sweeeet! I have the Funny Hugger (at least they named it correctly) as well as the Dick Harrell 69 Camaro kit. I'm not sure how accurate the Dick Harell kit is, as I don't have many real pictures to reference too but having the knowledge of funny cars in general, I can see it blows the Funny Hugger kit out of the water! What i'd kill to see re-released is all the Aurora Racing Scenes stuff!!!! I have everything in the series except the two complete car kits. I'm on the hunt for em though!!! Edited September 19, 2010 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Ben, Not all of the funny cars back then had roof hatches. The Hustler was the exception, not the rule. The Hawaiian didn't have a roof hatch. So, you'll need to fill the hatch lines when building that car. As for the Jungle Jim Nova, the red car had a Hemi, so all you would need is the body and tinwork. Jim Kampmann Ahh, I did not know that. Filling the seams would be easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Of course you could also change the roll cage and the interior tin on the Hustler for an interesting flip top gasser. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Might even finish it but why ruin my record? Mike LOL, if someone will paint the body, i'll finish it for sure! I get to that point and lose interest a lot of times. I can paint and have a good airbrush, I just don't like that part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 I've heard from several reliable sources the MPC Harrell Camaro is the most accurate funny car of that era. Of course, it hasn't been reissued and seems to have disappeared. The other Camaro funny car kits including the AMT Funny Hugger and its variants, the Revell Camaro which was reissued as the Jungle Jim car, as well as the MPC USA-1 Camaro and its variants are all lackluster attempts that require major work to make them accurate. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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