Danno Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Interesting... I don't need any slicks, would like to see them do a set of vintage street whitewalls and raised-white letter tires. They indicated that if these sell well, it's only the beginning ...
Chuck Most Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Interesting... I don't need any slicks, would like to see them do a set of vintage street whitewalls and raised-white letter tires. If this set is a success... who knows? Count me in as a potential buyer for your proposed set of vintage whitewalls and RWL's.
bobguar Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Man this would be great...just do it!!! It's a no brainer.
ra7c7er Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 I wonder why nowhere else has any information on these. I will pick up a few the red walls look interesting.
Dave Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 I'd purchase a couple just help get the ball rolling on other similier packs, street tires, wheels, wire wheels, customs etc etc, I think we all agree this woul be greeat!
Mr. Moparman Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 In my Round2 newsletter there was some news about the tires parts pack. Here is a copy of the message, VOLUME 3: ISSUE 7 Well folks, the Kats at AMT just received production samples of the new Custom & Competition M&H Racemaster Dragster Slicks parts pack, item AMTPP001. If you haven't heard, it's an all new, retro-styled parts pack featuring 8 vintage "pie crust" style drag tires made from all new tooling. The best part: the whitewalls and Racemaster markings are pad-printed on, so you don't have to try and paint those tiny letters on yourself. They are fantastic! Included is an exclusive pair of tires with a special whitewall/red pinstripe design (inspired by a real tire) that is only available in the pack. This exciting new product will be rolling into a hobby shop near you in late August. Don't miss it! The response to AMT's pad-printed Firestone (whitewalls) and M&H (whitewalls and lettering) tires has been outstanding. It's got the Kats already cookin' up more ideas for pad-printed tires to be included in other kits, not to mention more tire packs, too! The next tire to have pad printed lettering added is the "big and tall" hollow MPC M&H Racemaster drag slick that was included in many early MPC kits like the Ramchargers, Wynnscharger, Young American and Cosmic Charger rail dragsters. The Kats had the MH Racemaster letter engraving removed from one side of the tire so it could be replaced with super-fine pad-printed lettering instead. The tire size engraving was left on for maximum realism. The other side of the tire was left with all the original engraving, for those who'd rather use unlettered tires. But, the Kats didn't stop there! In their never-ending quest to make car kit tires cooler, they will be molding the hollow slicks in thermoplastic rubber instead of PVC! You have to see, and touch them to believe it. These super-soft and spongy real rubber tires spring back into perfect shape when compressed and don't suffer sidewall distortion or warpage problems the way hollow PVC tires sometimes can. Several material and hardness combinations were tested before arriving at the new top secret formula! The first kit to include the pad-printed hollow MPC M&H Racemaster slicks is the upcoming reissue of the Barnabus Vampire Van, this holiday season. The original MPC releases of the Varmpire Van included them and it will again - this time in thermoplastic rubber with pad printed lettering! If you want to see these tires made available in a parts pack, email us and let us know! [ Contact Round2Models.Com about these new tires! ]
Chuck Most Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Yeah- it hasn't happened with many of the Round2 reissues I've bought, but I hope on this they keep a close eye on quality control and keep the stripes and letters centered!
SuperStockAndy Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Definitely getting the tires-they'd definitely be nice to have
SteveG Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 It's not my thing but I sure don't recall any prior anouncement about the Barnabus Vampire Van being reissued? Isn't that what the MPC 32 Chevy Panel Truck got turned into ?
Chuck Most Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 It's not my thing but I sure don't recall any prior anouncement about the Barnabus Vampire Van being reissued? Isn't that what the MPC 32 Chevy Panel Truck got turned into ? Yep. I'll be glad to have that back, though. It's a great base for a '32 Chevy pickup hot rod!
Tonioseven Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I emailed them about the tires. I look forward to getting some of these tires!!
Guest Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I emailed them as well, I hope we see some factory stock type tires as well.
rhs856 Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I hopped on the email train, too. I am super excited about these packs since I missed them the first time around.
oldscool Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Thankjs for the heads up Brandon. This is a product I will be buying for sure. gus
Joe Handley Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 I'm at work right now and just checked to see if they were in the HTU system and as of right now they are and are only $10.99 for the sets at retail price
Chuck Most Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 I'd like to see them do a set of stock tires as well, like the old Satco Redlines, Gold lines, and wide whites. One of the many reasons I'm hoping Round 2 sells a TON of these!
kustomkat1 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 I had my local hobby shop stock 12 sets + my 6 sets that I ordered.
FASTBACK340 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Those vintage pie crusts look fantastic! And the M&H's aren't too shabby either. I'm pre-ordering several sets now. Thanks for the heads-up! And while we're wishing for new tire tooling's.... Put your hands together Brothers & Sister's and PRAY someone does these. I mean, only every muscle machine out there ( or so it seems...) are running these!
Greg Myers Posted August 12, 2011 Posted August 12, 2011 Well here we go . . . I find it interesting when something like this is posted everyone jumps on the ol band wagon with their lists, wants, and stuff that only they would have any interest in. Got an idea you think will fly? Get a hold of the aftermarket guys.I 've sent several samples to Alan Rabb at Ma's Resin, He decides if it's worth his time and effort and what do you know, there it is in his catalog. http://public.fotki.com/cnaind/
Chuck Most Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I've never built one out of box, but the '33 Panel is very nice. The majority of the parts are shared with the Cabriolet- the body, rear doors, windows, and floor are about the only major differences between the kits. I'd love to see Round 2 tool up a new Panel body for the Cabriolet kit... heck, throw in the original Gangbusters parts, too, if the demand is there!
Longbox55 Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 I question whether the '32 cabrio ever will be reissued, though. Doesn't seen to be a big market out there right now for stock-only classics kits. No, but there is a version of the Cabriolet that has plenty of hot rod parts in it. The last issue of that kit, in the AMT "Connesuer Classics" series had them. It also has a different fender unit from the stock only issue that did not have molded in spare tire wells.
Chuck Most Posted August 13, 2011 Posted August 13, 2011 Yep the AMT reissue has all the MPC street rod parts, but they returned the seat upholstery engraving to stock. THe AMT kit has all the hot rod parts, but they arent' mentioned on the box.
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