So after the Stacy David Rat Roaster roadster can we do one of these ?

[Greg Myers]

[timc]

Revell-o-gram has already done it. '32 Ford Five Window coupe. All that is needed is an engine transplant.

[Greg Myers]

That's a '30-'31 Model A

[Casey]

The Monogram '32 5-window was horrible, and should never been made again.

I suppose a modern-tool Model A coupe is long overdue, but you'll have to get in line behind the all-new 1/25 '70 Plymouth 'Cuda/Barracuda and the Mustang LX notchback.

[timc]

My bad.But it can still be easily done. You would need the 5 window kit ,the monogram model A kit and the engine of your choice.

Actually revll-o-gram could just tool up a new body and add it to the 5 window kit.later bigtim.

[Rob Hall]

Model As and 32s have been done over and over and over again.... de

The Monogram '32 5-window was horrible, and should never been made again.

I suppose a modern-tool Model A coupe is long overdue, but you'll have to get in line behind the all-new 1/25 '70 Plymouth 'Cuda/Barracuda and the Mustang LX notchback.

Agreed...Model As and 32s have been done over and over and over and over again. Time for some fresh tooling of more modern subjects.

[Casey]

This one's not doing it for you anymore, Greg?

The other issue I see is would they include both Model A and B grille shells, radiators, as well as both frames? What about suspensions?

The pictured Model A is wearing a Deuce grille shell and appear to be sitting on Deuce rails, too, so I'm not sure a specific Model A hot rod has enough selling power compared to Stacy David's Rat Roaster '32.

Maybe as a modified reissue? That could work.

[Greg Myers]

Part of the problem is the venerable Monogram Model A is 1/24th scale, the others (new '32's) being 1/25th. The rest is just pure laziness, wouldn't it be neat to have a Stacy David style kit with all the cool parts, '32 frame, small block Chevy V-8, '32 grill, etc, included ?

Fresh tooling or more modern subjects ? Apples and oranges.

Yep, that ol' Monogram '30 Ford Coupe is hard to beat, got a bunch.

[Casey]

Part of the problem is the venerable Monogram Model A is 1/24th scale, the others (new '32's) being 1/25th.

Good point. I guess we'll see how well the Rat Roaster sells, then beg Revell for a new, similar Model A.

[Jantrix]

Man. I would love some Model A variants of the Revell deuces. In a lot of ways. I prefer the Model A bodies over the model B.

[Gluhead]

I'd rather have a killer T than an A, myself. Which is kinda funny, because as far as the other T and A goes, I'm definitely more a fan of the A.

[Greg Myers]

I think the A's are just more aggressive.

[Fat Brian]

I could get behind a new model A kit, they do have a different look from the 32s. They are easier to chop and the visor over the windsheild gives them a certain edge.

[Ace-Garageguy]

First, the '32 Ford is an entirely different car than the Model A. Different body, frame and engine (the first flathead V8). There WAS a 4 cyl. engine design carried over from the A, available on the '32. The '33 was an all new car again, except for the flathead V-8 engine design, so the '32 is a stand-alone car.

All Model As ('28 thru '31, including pickups) were on pretty much the same frame and running gear, with different diameter wheels. The '28-'29 bodies, fenders and radiator shells were pretty much the same, and the '30 -'31 bodies, fenders and rad shells were also pretty much the same.

The Monogram release 1930 model As were 1/24, as is the Revell Good Guys woody.

BUT..........Revell already has GREAT 1/25 tooling (as far as accuracy goes) for A guts under the '31 model A Woody (1/25), the Woodstock version of the same kit, the '31 sedan delivery, the Sundance Express pickup, and the fairly recent releases of the Sedan and '29 A Rat Rod pickup 3in1 kits. SO, you've also got the right fenders, hoods and radiator shells for the '28-'29 and '30-'31 in thise kits, plus several body styles (the pickups use pretty much the same fender set as the other bodies...fairly easily corrected).

All Revell would have to do is tool for the Model A coupe body shells and pair them with existing tooling to make an A coupe kit, and I'd be the first in line to get one.

And........AMT has an old '28 A 2-door sedan kit, and '29 A roadster and pickup. MPC also had a '28 model A truck.

These are only the ones I can come up with without actually thinking. I'm sure there are more.

Both '28-29 and '30-31 coupe bodies are available in resin, chopped and louvered as well as stock. Many other bodies for the model A are also available in resin, so there's absolutely nothing stopping anyone from building a nicely detailed Model A of any vintage and description.

PS. Casey's right....the yellow car is on '32 rails. The relief detail in the side of the frame is the signature of '32 rails. No other year has it, and model As on '32 rails have been the hot setup forever. There was a popular combination called an 'A V8', which was a Model A, frame and all, with a flathead V8 transplant ( model As were all 4 cylinder cars). It took some fairly major frame and suspension work, but it was very common.

PPS. Model As are getting very popular rapidly in 1:1 as an alternative to the belly-button '32s. They're going to be overdone too shortly, but they're hot right now.

Edited August 21, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy

[zenrat]

A '35 phaeton would be nice...

[Rob Hall]

I'd like to see a '38 Ford Deluxe...that front end is so cool...

or a '37 Zephyr...

Edited August 21, 2012 by Rob Hall

[slusher]

Just curious guys, the amt 29 and 32 coupes sell like crazy on ebay and go for big money but you hardly see them built. why? why do they bring good prices but you just don't see them???

[Ace-Garageguy]

Just curious guys, the amt 29 and 32 coupes sell like crazy on ebay and go for big money but you hardly see them built. why? why do they bring good prices but you just don't see them???

To the best of my knowledge, AMT never made a '29 coupe, but they did make a '29 roadster. I think the '32 5-window coupe is getting pretty rare (they didn't make a 3-window, I believe) and it's one of those too-expensive-to-actually-build deals, I would guess. I've picked up several incomplete, started and glue-bombs for not a lot of money, and have one in progress. The '29 roadster was originally packaged with the first edition Ala Kart, and it was available in several box-art versions seperately (which include many of the Ala Kart parts). I'm doing one as a late pre-war (1939-40) dry lakes car with a full-house 4-banger. The last version can still be had sometimes for reasonable money.

Edited August 21, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy

[Dr. Cranky]

I would definitely like to see a 3 n 1 new kit from the 40s or 50s done at the level of the 49 Merc LIMITED EDITION, that would be a crown pleaser I think. Truck or car, I'd be fine with either or both.

[slusher]

To the best of my knowledge, AMT never made a '29 coupe, but they did make a '29 roadster. I think the '32 5-window coupe is getting pretty rare (they didn't make a 3-window, I believe) and it's one of those too-expensive-to-actually-build deals, I would guess. I've picked up several incomplete, started and glue-bombs for not a lot of money, and have one in progress. The '29 roadster was originally packaged with the first edition Ala Kart, and it was available in several box-art versions seperately (which include many of the Ala Kart parts). I'm doing one as a late pre-war (1939-40) dry lakes car with a full-house 4-banger. The last version can still be had sometimes for reasonable money.

Your right on the 29 roadster. the 32 coupe in amt is what l have but l can't see how many windows it has but all of them are very pricey now...

Edited August 21, 2012 by slusher

[Frank]

A '35 phaeton would be nice...

There is a transkit available for a 36 phaeton and the bloke that casts the trucks that goes to Ballarat does a 35 ute, but seems reluctant to sell them. I have sent him 4 emails no reply.

Edited August 22, 2012 by Frank

[paul alflen]

RUMOR HAS IT THAT AFTER THE STACEY DAVID RAT ROADSTER, WE WILL SEE A BONNEVILLE VERSION STYLED OUT OF THE CAR! THIS IS YET UNCONFIRMED !

[Mike Kucaba]

Whenever I see a thread like this I scratch my head and think "what's wrong with resin"?

[jjsipes]

I would like to see a 32 Chevy to go with the 32 Ford. I can only think of the old MPC 32 Chevy Roadster and 33 Chevy Panel so a new tooled 32 Chev would be a welcomed kit by numerous modelers

Or heck even any early 30's cars from any manufacturer instead of Fords all the time.

Edited August 22, 2012 by jjsipes

[Ace-Garageguy]

I would like to see a 32 Chevy to go with the 32 Ford. I can only think of the old MPC 32 Chevy Roadster and 33 Chevy Panel so a new tooled 32 Chev would be a welcomed kit by numerous modelers

Or heck even any early 30's cars from any manufacturer instead of Fords all the time.

I think the "Fords all the time" did and still do reflect what you see being built in the 1:1 world. Tooling's expensive and model companies need to be able to project profitable sales numbers. When's the last time you saw a hot-rod '32 Chevy, model OR 1:1? By the way, the old MPC kits have good bones and will actually build into great models with a little effort.

But I still think a new-tool model A coupe body would be a winner for Revell to pair with their existing chassis / fender / hood / radiator shell tooling. 'A' coupes are very hot now, and the trend will continue for a good while. But if it takes 3 or 4 years to get it out, forget it. And again, please to remember the P-51 Mustang fighter aircraft went rom napkin sketch to flying prototype in about 6 months (with no computers). There is NO GOOD REASON it takes so incredibly long to get a model of something that already exists, AND DOESN'T HAVE TO FUNCTION, to market. Unless it's a one-man company.....then maybe it's excusable.