Joe Handley Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Haven't been into the box yet, but we got a couple at work and they almost look like an older snap kit.
greymack Posted December 13, 2011 Author Posted December 13, 2011 Oh yeah good to know I have a few people asking at my store too about that kit
RickRollerLT1 Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) From what i've seen, it looks like a repop of the 1994 issue with new decals. Not a bad thing certanly, but for the price I was expecting them to at very least retool the engine compartment and add bits from the 78 pick-up the released not too long ago. But that's just Ms picky-Rachile speaking here. Edited December 15, 2011 by V-spec
martinfan5 Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 It is the same kit from then, just reissued with different decals
Jordan White Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Eventually I'm gonna pick one up. Will make a great fifth wheel hauler for my Galaxy Tri-axle I have yet to build.
h3ae86 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I just bought one the other day at the local LHS. It seems like a pretty cool kit no problems from what I looked at. didn't look to thoroughly though. I'm just disappointed that the engine block is molded into the body and the transmission and oil pan molded into the chassis
Eshaver Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 That said , the "Chevron" manufactured bed was actually made AFTER holmes discontinued the winch they have in the kit . That wincg was Holmes's entry into hyrdalulics back in 1975. A very curious mix of parts indeed .............. Ed Shaver
promo55 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Did Revell correct the grille in this reissue? I have the orange version of this kit and the grille looks like a mixture of Chevy and GMC parts. Other than that, it is a great kit. I don't mind that the engine is molded into the cab. After all, iT is a snap together kit!
Joe Handley Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 How difficult would it be to add that wrecker bed to the other '77 GMC?
jw78z28 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 I started building this kit the other day. It is the old snap kit. Still has a funny looking grill. I was going to use the bed on the old Billy Carter truck but you would have to rework the back half of the frame it's a little short and a little to wide. the revell Midnight cowboy bed fits right on the billy carter frame with no mods needed. wish revell would have combine those two kits for a new wrecker, even if its only single rear wheels.
ranma Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 What type of decales did they change to any service stations like Texaco?
mikemodeler Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 Despite being a basic kit, I plan to pick a couple of them up. One can never have enough wrecker bodies!
jw78z28 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 What type of decales did they change to any service stations like Texaco? there are no service stations on the decal sheet. just 24 7 towing.
Edsel-Dan Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 jw78z28, The reason the "Midnite-Cowboy" tow Bed fits the Billy Carter Kit is because they are the Same kit!! This Chevy Pickup has been issued by Revell several times, including as the "Sneaky-Pete" and Midnite!! I just treaded one in the Mach-1 Formula Boat set. I don't care for that Stepside because the frame & suspension are so Flimsy in EVERY issue!! The Axles are so thin they break if Looked at some times. The chassis frame can warp just from handling. You get the idea. Yes, they can be built, and look good, but care must be taken on the frame/suspension assembly I did build an Original Sneaky Pete. But the Midnite Cowboy I bashed with a Sherrif's Bronco The Original issue of the Snap GMC/Chevy tow truck was called Captain Hook, Molded in black, with silver decals I have one I build Way back when New
jw78z28 Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 Edsel-Dan, I know what you mean about the frames. I had to combine the billy carter truck and the midnight cowboy in order to get one good frame and suspension set up. Both kits where factory sealed but both kits had a lot of warped parts. I'm still trying to fix the warped roof on the billy carter cab and fill in the big hole. one day I have to get it back out. Wish somebody would just do a new tool for a roll back.
mikemodeler Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 Picked one up yesterday at the local Hobbytown USA, it was only a $1 more that what they are online at Modelroundup or Tower Hobbies so I bought it. I have to wait and open it on X-mas but I plan to bash it with an AMT Ford pickup kit from the '90's so I have some diversity in my planned fleet of wreckers. Not sure what I will do with the rest of the kit, might use it to build a beater diorama piece.
Nick W. Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 My dad actually owned a 1:1! Same wrecker unit and all!
diymirage Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 dump that towboom and slap a quartet of 50 calls on there and you got yourself a zombie romper
Jordan White Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 Anyone open their kit yet? I opened mine last night and the entire chrome tree was missing! Time to send out for a new one!
Edward Gore Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 huh weird. Yeah send them a letter because I saw the contents on another site and it appears to include 1 chrome sprue
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