Rob Hall Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 3:47 AM, Jon Cole said: Yeah... the mirrors are up that high so the driver can see what's on the roof! Signed; Debbie Downer Perfect for a very tall driver...
Rob Hall Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I just noticed the Revell Chevy van is listed as 1:24th...was this originally a Monogram kit? I remember the version from the '90s w/ the race car trailer, but not before that..
Joe Handley Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 It is 1/24, it looks kinda funny next to the AMT vans because of that and the different length body shells and wheelbase.
Sport Suburban Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I'm excited about the 32 ford and the 62 Vette. It is no surprise since I just got the Historic Racing Miniatures 62 transkit for the Monogram 59 kit. Also the Monogram 59 kit has a hardtop in it and the 58 Promodeler has a soft top uptop in it. The rear glass may be leftover from the 59 kit. I also just remembered that most of the Revell Corvette roadsters have tops. The 53/54 kit has a softop, 57 kit has a hardtop, 67 kit has a softtop and the 68 kit has both tops.
slantasaurus Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 1:13 AM, Jon Cole said: C'mon! Another Corvette roadster without the hardtop and/or convertible up-top? It does seem strange that there appears to be rear glass pictured but no hardtop.
JamesW Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I noticed the GMC pickup is listed as a reissue, but wasn't the only GMC pickup that style done by AMT?
charlie8575 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Put me down for at least one each of the Olds, Ford, and Corvette. I'm not huge into Corvettes, but I do like the 1956-'62 cars. This looks like it could be nice. So....anyone seen what Moebius and Galaxie Ltd. are up to yet? Charlie Larkin
mikemodeler Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 5:49 AM, khart said: Perhaps it's a modified reissue of the old Monogram Chevy 4X4 pickup? I don't ever remember seeing a kit like that with a snowplow, either. Actually looking forward to that one! That GMC pickup kit was around in the '80s but didn't have the snowplow at the time. I am guessing they tooled that up to go with the re-issue of the kit. It will be interesting to see when that kit comes out. Did anyone see it at the show or did they just have box art on display?
Eshaver Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Finally someone answered me ! Look, when Monogram did this van , I was too dern busy running a Van Accessory manufacturing business in Houston ............... It just need one of my scale snack trays and a pair of the seats my company built The Oldsmobile has me wondering. A M T was set to have made this kit back in the late 80's and early 90's . Did someone get the tools that were cut and just finish the job ? I guarantee ya'all that the new 57 Ford has a place in several Cop enthusiasts hearts . Meanwhile , I'll be building another 40 Ford truck into a 41.............. Ed Shaver
Aaronw Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 5:39 AM, grimreaper said: I noticed the GMC pickup is listed as a reissue, but wasn't the only GMC pickup that style done by AMT? Monogram had a "High Rollers" series of 4x4 trucks, I think this is probably from that but with more practical wheels. I've got either a Chevy or a GMC from the series and other than really oversize wheels (maybe 44", these look far more practical for a snow plow) it is a pretty nice kit. They also did a Ford in the 1980-96 body style and I think a 4x4 van. I hope we see the Ford for the second half of 2012 or for 2013, I'll definately get a couple of the GMC trucks.
Jordan White Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Yeah it looks like they're reissuing the High Roller kit, minus the large tires and adding a plow. Though with the spare on the back of the box art, it also looks like they used parts from the stepside kit.
Casey Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) On 10/21/2011 at 3:36 PM, Aaronw said: Monogram had a "High Rollers" series of 4x4 trucks, I think this is probably from that but with more practical wheels. I've got either a Chevy or a GMC from the series and other than really oversize wheels (maybe 44", these look far more practical for a snow plow) it is a pretty nice kit. It's the same basic kit as the Monogram GMC Sport Pick-up last released in the mid '80s, with a decent set of semi-hard rubber Goodyear Tracker A-T tires: I think the snowplow is a great addition, and in a few years when the kit is discontinued, people will be searching for it just for the snowplow parts. Edited October 21, 2011 by Casey
Casey Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 1:03 PM, Eshaver said: Finally someone answered me ! Look, when Monogram did this van , I was too dern busy running a Van Accessory manufacturing business in Houston ............... It just need one of my scale snack trays and a pair of the seats my company built The Oldsmobile has me wondering. A M T was set to have made this kit back in the late 80's and early 90's . Did someone get the tools that were cut and just finish the job ? Ed, did you make wood or molded plastic drink trays? They still are very much in demand, especially the plastic versions. I thought the '50 Olds was made as a die-cast bank by Ertl, so I'm sure Revell has its own unique tooling for this one.
Aaronw Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 3:50 PM, Jordan White said: Yeah it looks like they're reissuing the High Roller kit, minus the large tires and adding a plow. Though with the spare on the back of the box art, it also looks like they used parts from the stepside kit. It would be nice if they included both the Chevy and GMC grills allowing a choice of either to be built. On 10/21/2011 at 4:56 PM, Casey said: It's the same basic kit as the Monogram GMC Sport Pick-up last released in the mid '80s, with a decent set of semi-hard rubber Goodyear Tracker A-T tires: I think the snowplow is a great addition, and in a few years when the kit is discontinued, people will be searching for it just for the snowplow parts. Hopefully this will get Round 2 to bring back their 1984 GMC (Fall Guy) truck too. Those are asking crazy prices on ebay now and I only have a few left to build.
Casey Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 5:05 PM, Aaronw said: It would be nice if they included both the Chevy and GMC grills allowing a choice of either to be built. That would require molding full chrome parts trees for both versions. I have some nice Chevy chrome, including the grille, bumpers, and the tunnel ram parts from the monster truck version if you'd like them, Aaron. PM me your address if so, please.
Eshaver Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 Gee, see another wrecker in muh future .............. Ed Shaver
Robert81 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I may be wrong, but didn't Revell or Monogram have the GMC truck with a Plow and snowmobile in the very early 80's?
mikemodeler Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 5:36 PM, Robert81 said: I may be wrong, but didn't Revell or Monogram have the GMC truck with a Plow and snowmobile in the very early 80's? That was the Ice Patrol Chevy Pickup and it had just the snowmobile, no snow plow. The last light duty vehicle to have a snow plow in the kit were some MPC Jeep kits from the '70's- a CJ-5 with a half cab/service station set up and a Jeepster with similar parts. If Revell wants to ensure this truck is a good seller, they will get it to market soon, just in time for winter!
LAone Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 looks like 2012 is gonna be the year i buy more american kits than j-tin kits. they got some good stuff coming out. looking forward to the vans though.
Harry P. Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 5:50 AM, charlie8575 said: So....anyone seen what Moebius and Galaxie Ltd. are up to yet? Charlie Larkin Moebius was only showing the Hudsons (current kit and upcoming convertible). Galaxie isn't there (at least I didn't see them).
gray07 Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I cant wait for the 4x4 and the van, just wished they would change the rims in the van, on a real van, those rallys wouldnt fit it.
Evil Appetite Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 yeah...and just when i thought i had all the kits i could possibly want...lol
Rob Hall Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 9:06 PM, Tony T said: 57 Ford...snowplow...cool... Would be interesting to put the snowplow on the '57 Ford (and add snowtires).
Jon Cole Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 On 10/21/2011 at 9:15 PM, Rob Hall said: Would be interesting to put the snowplow on the '57 Ford (and add snowtires). Anything is possible...
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