SteveG Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Here's another pic showing the finished engine bay. I think it's one of the highpoints of this kit. Yes, I know the stock intake is missing some runners but the multi-piece generator and power stering pump are super nice. Imagine how it would look with some basic wiring, some well place decals or maybe that Dual-quad manifold shown on the street & strip box art ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The wide rear fenderwells are a plus for me. It sure beats having to do a bunch of work just to fit a decent sized set of rear tires like I had to do with the Revell Nova. I had had to grind out the fenderwells,inside of the quarter panels,plus narrow the rearend just to put a set of Good Year SCS's on the rear. I surely won't have that problem with this model. The chassis is a little flat looking,but I never display my models on their roof anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 The chassis is a little flat looking,but I never display my models on their roof anyway. I'VE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR YEARS!!!! Lackluster chassis detail means little to me... though cruddy engine detail irks me to no end. Weird, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'VE BEEN SAYING THAT FOR YEARS!!!! Lackluster chassis detail means little to me... though cruddy engine detail irks me to no end. Weird, huh? Yeah, it's like with old AMT kits...the molded in exhaust, suspension, and wire axles don't bother me at all....what counts for me are the accurate body, interior, engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) A shame this kit's $50 (or likely close) I'd just love a set of those hubcaps. If I get one, you have dibs on the hubcaps. Keep reminding me. Edited August 26, 2011 by Tonioseven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 @Horsepower: yep i guess you are right...the guys hands arent even dirty yet cause he only took off the air filter so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Guys, i just picked this kit up today (sorry no pics yet as i quickly opened the box in the car outside the LHS!!), and as i never purchased the original falcon i deceided to wait for this one to become available and i must say i am impressed with the kit and its packaging(Chrome and glass pieces wrapped and bagged). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasoncamaro Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Seeing these pics makes my mind up about getting one. Looks pretty ###### good to me and you even get some great extra wheels for the parts box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbo Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 hey george, you can post the pics seeing you have it all opened up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm going to wait until this one goes on a clearence rack .............Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) I might have to break down and buy one of these. Whoops - I should have checked the price first. That kit costs around $50.00. I never spent that much on a model. Edited December 9, 2011 by crazyjim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 That's it!! I have got to have one of these now!! I see a ground hugging pro streeter in my near future followed by more docile street car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 i especially dig that road course racer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I just don't get the way Trumpeter breaks down parts... are those injectors molded in halves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, it's on my list now. Thanks George for the pics. Your mock-up shots look killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 The more I pour over the parts of this one, the more I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Trumpeter needs to either get serious or get out when it comes to car kits. I bought one of the Falcons (the first version of the hardtop) and both versions of the Pontiacs and Novas. The Falcon's underbody is all wrong: inner rear wheel tubs are way too big, transmission tunnel is way too big, stock single exhaust runs down the wrong side, and the steering linkage looks like the linkage on one of those pull-down attic staircases. The engine looks like a Picasso sculpture of an engine. The body is passable but nowhere near perfect. At $50 retail they need to get better or concentrate on the military subject matter, where they seem to have a footing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 HEY GEORGE! do a wip here for us on the falcon please? IM SURE ALL OF US WOULD LIKE TO SEE ONE BUILT! IVE GOT PLANS FOR ONE TO ONCE I GET ANOTHER JOB! http://www.spike.com/full-episodes/6zlfif/powerblock-muscle-car-altered-e-go-custom-paint-season-4-ep-128 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 They may not be very accurate, but they do look nice when built. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Mike, that's a BEAUTIFUL Falcon indeed! Thanks for the eye candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 WOW............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Thanks Doc, not mine though - a gift from Google image search. Someday, mine should look as good. -MJS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I don't expect to see any of these on a clearance rack. As example, my local LHS will order this kit, but they won't bother to stock it otherwise, due to the cost. Even hobby shops need to draw the line somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 And last but not least another pet peeve of mine,but I am going to give it a headliner so it won't be seen. The glass unit looks like it has the headliner molded in place... so what's the problem with ejector pin marks on the underside of the roof? The glass unit hides them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 At $50 retail they need to get better or concentrate on the military subject matter, where they seem to have a footing. The ALF fire trucks were actually pretty good, and cost quite a bit more than $50. I really wonder sometimes how Trumpeter can do one subject or type of vehicle pretty well, then drop the ball on others. Now, having said that, I do plan to pick up a couple Falcons, and at least as many Rancheros. Yeah, the grille is wrong, and the body is a bit 'slab-sided'. But I have some pro-touring capers in mind for these, so a totally stock appearance isn't as important to me as it may be to some. I'm not as strict with 'accuracy' as some seem to be, but even to me, the Trumpeter kits do fall a bit short in that department, even by my standards. I also plan to put those oversized rear wheel tubs to good use! About the only thing stopping me from buying these is, yes, the price... the typical new Revell tool is more accurate and of higher quality, not to mention the parts breakdown is a bit more logical. But for some reason, the average Revell release is easlily half the cost of a Trumpeter kit. If this kit sold more in the neighborhood of $20, I'd already have a few of them in the stash. I'm not holding my breath to see them on clearance, but you might see a few of them on the Bay or at swap meets being offered at deep-discount prices by buyers who were dissapointed by the purchase and just want to be rid of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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