Foxer Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I don't want to UNchop it .. I want to channel and section it further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatRedmond Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 :lol: :lol: I'm voting for the 4-bar Lancers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I'm sure it will sell well and make the custom guys happy. I have no interest in a chop top, a stock '48 Ford coupe would interest me...I guess I should build my Testor's one w/ the multi-piece body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well, I think one of these enterprising individuals who likes the parts lineup of the new Revell kit - but wants a stock height top - should buy both and combine the new kit with the old body ... and let the rest of us know how it goes. With photos. It should be do-able, and we would have even more kit-bashing options ala Revell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 gregg can you tell me about the speed equipment for the flatty??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 i want a hudson;';;.;''.;;,/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Well, I think one of these enterprising individuals who likes the parts lineup of the new Revell kit - but wants a stock height top - should buy both and combine the new kit with the old body ... and let the rest of us know how it goes. With photos. It should be do-able, and we would have even more kit-bashing options ala Revell! The IMC coupe kit? Godspeed to anyone who wants to mess with that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 The IMC coupe kit? Godspeed to anyone who wants to mess with that thing! Ditto that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 The IMC coupe kit? Godspeed to anyone who wants to mess with that thing! It is kind of scary, but that's all there is as far as a stock '48 coupe body. Perry's Resin lists one, but I've heard they are impossible to order from in recent years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I've heard that kit isn't too tough to assemble IF you ignore the instruction sheet and assemble it in the way that seems logical to YOU. What the guy meant by a way logical to me is a bit unclear, but I do have one of these (1970's Testors issue), and I'm thinking of giving it a go. And yeah- that Perry's Coupe is something I've wanted for a while, but I'm not buying one due to what I've heard about his order turnaround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Link to pics: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/0909/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 That's a BUTT load of pieces for a 1/25 Revell kit. I expect great builds when this one is on the shelves Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 That's a BUTT load of pieces for a 1/25 Revell kit. I expect great builds when this one is on the shelves Bob Oh, yeah! Build a sweet custom model and still have scads of killer parts box stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 This thing looks like pure gold. All those options . . . I just ordered a few from Model Round Up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have had a hard time with Alclad lately. I don't know what it is. Before, I used to be able to get almost chrome finishes, now, nada! Don't know what I'm doing wrong. Using Tamiya Black, like always, 10-15 lbs airbrush, light coats. It's weird. When all else fails: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, use a black Enamel, preferably Alclad Black enamel, the Tamiya lacquer just doesn't have the depth & adhesion to work properly with the new alclad formulas, P.S. after a tip from Tubbs: aka Gary Davis, try the polished aluminum, it actually has a better shine than the chrome, or you could try "Spaz-Stiks" new Ultra mirror chrome, it can be used over ANY gloss black, & has an excellent shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Instructions, what dat? I had no problems before, that was the thing. I will try over emamel, but have doubts. I tried the Spaz-Stiks spray chrome, it's so so I have a little of the polished aluminum left, but it's more like, well, polished aluminum. I'll see what happens later this week. Thanks, Del Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I've heard that kit isn't too tough to assemble IF you ignore the instruction sheet and assemble it in the way that seems logical to YOU. What the guy meant by a way logical to me is a bit unclear, but I do have one of these (1970's Testors issue), and I'm thinking of giving it a go. And yeah- that Perry's Coupe is something I've wanted for a while, but I'm not buying one due to what I've heard about his order turnaround. As soon as the cash is in......He turnsaround and is not heard from for months........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Instructions, what dat? I had no problems before, that was the thing. I will try over emamel, but have doubts. Make sure no more than 13psi...CHECK IT BOSS...and it does need the enamel to bite..acrylic gets too hard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Meh...I'm all done holding out on Revell doing any 'alternate' versions. It was,what, a 13 year span between this coupe kit and the original Convert and Woody kits? The Tudor and 5-window Deuce kits were about a decade after the original Roadster and Speedwagon (though the three-window didn't take nearly as long), and the 'no-brainer' hardtop version of the '72 Cutlass that everybody (including me) is chomping at the bit for still hasn't happened. If Revell is doing a stock-height version of this, it won't be until about 2016 before I even begin to think of seeing it on the shelves. But hey, I've been wrong, and for all the guys who want a stock height coupe kit, I really do hope I'm wrong this time. But I'm not holding my breath, that's for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Okay, mixed up the timeline on the Deuces a bit! And I hadn't taken into consideration Revell has changed ownership about as often as Chrysler over the last decade or so. I also hadn't considered the 'custom as opposed to hot rod' angle until you mentioned it just now, but I clearly see your point on that. Sounds like a plausible theory to me, but you still won't see this cat holding his breath for a stock-top '48 coupe kit in the cards anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Interesting discussion . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white-snake Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I love the fact that they are coming out with this kit, it has a lot of the parts that I have been looking for to use on the 48 convertiable Im building. Is there a release date as of yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Ken Hart wrote: "Thew three-window was the original '32 Ford kit. It was released in 1996. The roadster and Speedwagon followed in fairly quick succession. In fact, I seem to recall Tim Boyd writing that he received test shots for all three kits in the same package." ************** Ken....you recall is exactly correct! Cheers....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 When all else fails: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS, use a black Enamel, preferably Alclad Black enamel, the Tamiya lacquer just doesn't have the depth & adhesion to work properly with the new alclad formulas, P.S. after a tip from Tubbs: aka Gary Davis, try the polished aluminum, it actually has a better shine than the chrome, or you could try "Spaz-Stiks" new Ultra mirror chrome, it can be used over ANY gloss black, & has an excellent shine. Gregg...I also had problems with Tamiya gloss black..the Alclad chrome looked great but rubbed right off. I too (eventually) read the instructions where it said to use Black enamal. Testors Gloss Black enamel + Chrome Alclad = problem solved. TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I love the fact that they are coming out with this kit, it has a lot of the parts that I have been looking for to use on the 48 convertiable Im building. Is there a release date as of yet? According to my source at Revell,,,,their distributor started shipping kits to the retail stores with the special merchandising agreement with Revell/Hobbico the week before last. Based on that, I would postulate that the kits may be on sale in the stores in a matter of days or weeks.....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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