What Revell should put out as Kits...

[Drago]

While Revell and Foose don't reach an agreement to make a real new models...

I make my own Foose´s models

[Craig Irwin]

I had alot of trouble getting those headlights to look convincing and I think in general the front end looks "off". I think the slope of the hood is a little flat. I can`t remember, but I am thinking the engine bay is missing a battery and over flow tank. And don`t get me started on the tires. All just IMO, though. Overall, not a bad kit, and we`ve certainly seen worse from AMT.

It sounds like you are describing the old AMT kit, there may be a new tool you don't know about.

[cobraman]

Sorry if I have said this before but I want a Daytona Cobra that doesn't cost a hundred bucks or more.

[Rob Hall]

It sounds like you are describing the old AMT kit, there may be a new tool you don't know about.

The old AMT kit (from around '88-90) was backdated from the MPC '81 tooling, IIRC. It had a rather innacurate nose. The new-tool AMT kit from the late '90s is quite nice, has been released in Z-28 and Baldwin Motion 454 versions, reissued a few times.

I like the more recent AMT kit....I also like the original early '70s issue AMT and MPC 2nd gen Camaro kits, but those are fairly rare these days.

[Hawk312]

The old AMT kit (from around '88-90) was backdated from the MPC '81 tooling, IIRC. It had a rather innacurate nose. The new-tool AMT kit from the late '90s is quite nice, has been released in Z-28 and Baldwin Motion 454 versions, reissued a few times.

I like the more recent AMT kit....I also like the original early '70s issue AMT and MPC 2nd gen Camaro kits, but those are fairly rare these days.

Here I am an f-body guy, and I didn`t know that. Thanks guys.

Here is the kit I built:

[IMSANUT]

As to what to offer as new kits, why not tool up the racing pieces for the Ferrari 430 and 458 and the ACR Viper kits? Monogram had a so so history of doing just that. While we're at it, how about an updated C6R kit? And while we're at it, is it oo far a stretch to ask for a Grand Am version of the new Camaro????

[Rob Hall]

As to what to offer as new kits, why not tool up the racing pieces for the Ferrari 430 and 458 and the ACR Viper kits? Monogram had a so so history of doing just that. While we're at it, how about an updated C6R kit? And while we're at it, is it oo far a stretch to ask for a Grand Am version of the new Camaro????

Those would all be great..alas, it seems the current focus for racing kits (at least at Mobieus and Revell) are 60+ yr old stock cars..

Edited October 25, 2012 by Rob Hall

[DRWho95]

seriously one of the most underrated muscle cars IMO, revell make this and i will buy it.

[blubaja]

As to what to offer as new kits, why not tool up the racing pieces for the Ferrari 430 and 458 and the ACR Viper kits? Monogram had a so so history of doing just that. While we're at it, how about an updated C6R kit? And while we're at it, is it oo far a stretch to ask for a Grand Am version of the new Camaro????

Yes. That would be great. But Revell doesn't usually make different versions of new kits anymore. Just maybe some horribly designed body kits, or a different part to the engine, or different wheels. They'll never learn anything from the Japanese companies. And racing version-would need whole new tooling. Aside from that, if you want a fairly accurate livery, all the sponsors need to be on board and get their cut. So then everyone can complain at how much the kit would cost to cover their pay lol. And by the time the kits do come out, they are already tool old to be relevant.

Edited October 25, 2012 by blubaja

[Casey]

Those would all be great..alas, it seems the current focus for racing kits (at least at Mobieus and Revell) are 60+ yr old stock cars..

They did reissue the A-M Grand Sport Vette, there was the curbside yellow racing Vette, but Revell seems to release far more drag subjects than road racing type cars. All those early-to-late '80s IMSA cars from Monogram and Revell were probably the zenith as far as road racing variety and numbers are concerned.

[jbwelda]

>They did reissue the A-M Grand Sport Vette

But they didnt really "reissue" them...they reboxed already produced kits.

I wish they would tackle more vintage road racing cars myself.

[jaydar]

I wish they would tackle more vintage road racing cars myself.

I am so with you on this request. I would love to see Coopers, Chaparrals, Scarab, there are many that would be fun to do.

joe.

[jaydar]

Here I am an f-body guy, and I didn`t know that. Thanks guys.

Here is the kit I built:

Is this the one in bright orange plastic?

joe.

[IMSANUT]

There are a ton of vintage subjects of the road racing variety to do. I've bought quite a few Japanese kits at 30 to 50 bucks, and we won't even talk about resin. I understand I am in a minority as far as builders go, but there seems to be so many different versions of cars that have been kitted before..... Strikes me as pandering to one part of the crowd really.

[Casey]

>They did reissue the A-M Grand Sport Vette

But they didnt really "reissue" them...they reboxed already produced kits.

True, but it was at least made available again...for three months or so.

I suspect just about every current/modern racing subject is a tough sell, since each car has a unique set of markings and the cars change every year, and sometimes even during the year. Updates to the tooling would be needed every year, and I recall some complaints about the Monogram/Revell Pro Stock kits in the '90s containing the same old '80s chassis, engines, etc. I just don't think there's a profit to be made in kits like this, at least compared to a kit of a Sox & Martin '70 Hemi 'Cuda, which only comes in one version, and won't ever change.

[gtx6970]

a kit of a Sox & Martin '70 Hemi 'Cuda, which only comes in one version, and won't ever change.

Keeping my fingers crossed it becomes a reality in scale, WITH the correct hood

[The70judgeman]

I know everyone has their own personal "what I want", so I might as well throw mine in the mix too. It's my personal favorite and dream car...the 1970 GTO The Judge with the Ram Air IV 400. Like my avitar pic to the left. I'd like to see the level of detail that was put into the '72 Cutlass/442, but not as a convertible. I know there was a '70 GTO done by MPC years ago, but that was a terrible kit. I even got a resin trans kit, was cast from the MPC body, but it got crushed and using a '72 GTO as a donor kit...well I might as well buy the cruddy MPC kit. No thanks. Unfortunately, there probably wouldn't be a real high demand for it, but I'd buy plenty of them and build 1 in each available color.

[Scuderia]

I'd like Revell to re-pop the 85 Trans Am. I really want another crack at that one...

[sjordan2]

I don't know why this thread was started as just being about Revell. It's the 1,452 thread about "kits we'd like to see," which could include any other manufacturer. I think it's a subject that could be pinned, with members piping in, whenever, about kits they'd like to see. Might be noticed by Aoshima. Revell, Tamiya and who knows? It would be great if this could be pared down to a voting list, but it would be insane to ask the moderators to set up something like that.

[Hawk312]

Is this the one in bright orange plastic?

joe.

Mine came in light gray plastic if memory serves me.

[Hawk312]

I'd like Revell to re-pop the 85 Trans Am. I really want another crack at that one...

I hear that! Between that and the GTA, I probably built a dozen or more in my lifetime. I managed to find one recently, and made a replica of a car I once almost owned and still really like:

I kinda wish they would do an `84 Trans Am, with it`s unique ground effects and front bumper. Or maybe a 15th anniversary edition?

I also like the other third gen kits. I built countless `82-`83 Trans Ams, and I really think the Formula kit builds up convincingly:

[my80malibu]

I would like to see a 68 chevelle hardtop & convertable with up top.and a better 78/79 shortbed Chevy truck

[Scuderia]

Great additions here David, i wonder if they junked the 85 molds to convert it to the 91 formula? they're very similar parts wise under the bodies. since they've listened to us 80s and 90s guys so far lately, maybe there's hope lol.

[Kustoms Illustrated]

'55 Olds Hardtop

'56 Mercury Hdtp

'54 Mercury Hdtp

Love the '50s cruisers!

[martinfan5]

True, but it was at least made available again...for three months or so.

I suspect just about every current/modern racing subject is a tough sell, since each car has a unique set of markings and the cars change every year, and sometimes even during the year. Updates to the tooling would be needed every year, and I recall some complaints about the Monogram/Revell Pro Stock kits in the '90s containing the same old '80s chassis, engines, etc. I just don't think there's a profit to be made in kits like this, at least compared to a kit of a Sox & Martin '70 Hemi 'Cuda, which only comes in one version, and won't ever change.

I have to somewhat disagree with that, model companys have been doing race subjects for a very long time on race subjects that change body style/colors/sponsors, so I dont think thats a big issue.

If what you said was true, NASCAR kits would have not been done, they changed almost every year for a period of time when Revellogram was still producing the kits