With all the repops, could this kit be reissued?

[Greg Myers]

I'm talking complete kit, just as you see it here, not a little of this and a little of that as we have received in the past few years.

[heatride]

Dunno Greg but I sure like the looks of it .

[John Pol]

That would neat to see come back remember that kit when i was a kid. Me and my dad build it together. Would love see them bring out some of the old pro stocks to like Dick landy,Bill jenkins etc.

John Pol

[Craig Irwin]

It ALMOST was a few years back! All of the '29 roadster and a lot of the Ala Kart were sold as a '29 model A kit, the extra Ala Kart parts were not mentioned.

[Greg Myers]

Now see, that's what I'm talking about. "Almost" only counts here , ok, close enough :

http://www.youtube.com/user/FPSRussia#p/u/4/dSp7CipN1pw

Edited December 24, 2011 by Greg Myers

[Chuck Most]

I know the most recent reissue (2002-ish?) had quite a few of the original Ala Kart parts in it, almost enough of them to build the Ala Kart in fact. I'd like to see them bring it back as a double kit, but being they have the newer-tool Ala Kart kit in the stash as well, I don't know how likely it would be. I suppose it would be a question of how much it would cost to restore the original molds as opposed to just reissuing the second Ala Kart kit.

[slantasaurus]

I would much rather see the 1927 Model T / XR-6 double kit reissued. If I remember right there are parts of the Ala Kart tooling that is missing/damaged, that is why they did an all new tool, which has a few issues but is worth it just for the wheels and tires.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-AMT-XR6-ROADSTER-1927-T-FORD-PLASTIC-MODEL-/280768849631?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item415f20a6df

[Junkman]

ALL remaining double kits should be reissued. Actually, all Trophy Kits, when I think of it.

Alas, with the Ala-Kart I see little chance, since it was reincarnated with this oddly soulless new tool a few years back.

May I ask which reissue exactly is referred to, that has 'almost' all Ala-Kart pieces in it? Maybe the remainder can be kitbashed from the new tool?

Edited December 25, 2011 by Junkman

[38 Crush]

It's my understanding that the original molds for the Ala Kart were destroyed. many years ago.

38 Crush

[38 Crush]

That's also the reason the second one was made from new molds. However the second issue was worse than the first. Remember though The ala Kart parts appeared in for more issues of the next few years. and still a few of the original parts appeared in the latest '29 Model A Kit. issued e few years ago.

[Darin Bastedo]

Both the old and the new ala cart hat issues, and neither built up as an exact replica of the 1:1. But to answer your question, yes with todays reverse engineering technology they could do it, but the question is would they? I wouldn't hold your breath, but they said the same thing about the rommels rod and tijuana taxi a few years agao, so you never know.

[Evil Appetite]

That would neat to see come back remember that kit when i was a kid. Me and my dad build it together. Would love see them bring out some of the old pro stocks to like Dick landy,Bill jenkins etc.

John Pol

I contacted them earlier this year about just that. they may be releasing many of the older MPC Pro Stock kits in the next few years

[Art Anderson]

Some essential body parts for the original Ala Kart that was doubled with the '29 A roadster were removed from the tooling back in the late 1960's, at a time when old show cars such as Ala Kart had lost, seemingly, their market appeal as model car kits. That happened a lot back then, at a time when almost nobody ever expected to see the return of adult modelers who'd been model car builders as kids in those years.

Bear in mind, in the 1960's, nostalgia for most things out of the past was pretty much limited to antique brass era cars and the cars of the Classic Era 1925-48, antique furniture, old coins and stamps, and a few of the early toy train sets from the 1920's through the 30's. Almost no one back in that decade ever really gave thought to the idea that come 20, 30, 40,50 years later, the model car kits produced in that decade would appreciate to almost insane values today.

Art

[heatride]

Now see, that's what I'm talking about. "Almost" only counts here , ok, close enough :

http://www.youtube.c...u/4/dSp7CipN1pw

Hey Greg that gun in the video would be interesting on a Coon Hunt down here

I am sure one of these Crazy Cajuns would try it .

[Junkman]

Would this be the issue that has a fair amount of original Ala-Kart pieces in it?

[Chuck Most]

Yes, it would.

[walt francis]

Maybe this time it will have the right decals.

[Eshaver]

Maybe this time it will have the right decals.

###### , thats a GREAT START Walt! Ed Shaver

[38 Crush]

Sorry, the best but still not totally not correct decals went out with Fred Cady !

[38 Crush]

One of the most iconic rods of all time for me was the Ala Kart. After four years of research and many telephone calls to the builders and AMT, much modification and scratchbuilding and a First in class award at the GSL Here's what can be done with the Original issue of the ala kart.

[heatride]

Sure is a beauty Harold .

[walt francis]

Now that is purdy !!!!!!

[jbwelda]

pretty much the most fantastic ala kart i have ever seen! wow!

really love the engine and compartment, super clean.

Edited December 26, 2011 by jbwelda

[Draggon]

Holy Guacamole, thats a gorgeous model. Your work behind the scenes sure paid off!

[38 Crush]

Thanks Guys, I really appreciate it. Any questions let me know!