Fat Brian Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I imagine there will be several versions of this kit before too long.
1972coronet Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 The 340 6 pak is as easy as robbing an AMT Duster kit, just say'in. The only problem with using the engine you've mentioned , at least right-out-of-the-box , is that a/c compressor ! The "Street Machine" version has the non-a/c pulleys and belt , but not the regular kit (you hear this , Round2 ? Next release of this kit should include both setups ; the "standard" one with a/c , and the "custom" one with just the H2O pump / crank / alternator arrangement). johnbuzzed is right ; let's see this kit with transmission options as well as differential options , please .
darquewanderer Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Excellent! l'll be 1st in line! Actually Bartster, you'll be second in line.
Casey Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 johnbuzzed is right ; let's see this kit with transmission options as well as differential options , please . The pattern for Revell is to start with the most visible, popular, recognizable version of the particular model year in question, so they're starting with a '70 Hemi 'Cuda 4-speed with a Dana rearend. No shock there. Is an 8-3/4 rear going to appear in the future in a "lesser" version? I kind of doubt it, if the '69 and '68 Chargers and Darts are any indication of what we can expect. Yes, the Dart included an 8-3/4" rear from the get-go, but the '70 Hemi 'Cuda won't, so it would need to be a new part. Ditto for a bench seat, column shifter, Slant Six, plain "flat" hood, or any type of stock hubcap. I could see steel wheels, dog dish hubcaps, and a Go-Wing in a future modified reissue ('71 Hemi 'Cuda hardtop or convertible?), and I can easily see an AAR down the road, providing the much needed Mopar small block (and maybe a single carb'ed 340 as the second build option), but I don't see any '72-'74 variants being done by Revell.
gtx6970 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 One of the nice things about this announcment is, original 1970 Issues will start coming out of the woodwork. Fortunately, I only have the one or two and I'll think I'll just keep them . ( I've got less than the price of a new kit in them anyway)
caine440 Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 The Resin aftermarket will have fun with this one. A flat hood will be a must for Pro Stock builders like me. An there are lots of Super Stockers out there for the decal makers to offer.
VRM Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 So is there really an interest for good and accurate Mod Top pattern decals?
tubbs Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Revell might sell more of these if they added a small-block to the kit; it could recreate a 273, 318, 340 or 360 with a few minor visible changes (a Slant Six is available in the Lindberg Belvedere or Coronet kits). A transmission option would be nice, too. And I would imagine that it should not be too difficult to add optional rear ends to this kit, too; some might be already available in other Revell kits. But I do hope that "we" don't go beating Revell if a particular detail isn't exactly perfect yet. Granted, this kit has been long awaited and "they" have had a lot of time to research and prep, but I don't think we're gonna see perfection of any type in any kit from any manufacturer. I'll buy the kit, foibles, flaws, faults and all. Thank you, Revell (and Tim Boyd). you can steal the 340 out of the duster kit. its even got the 6 pack option. vynle or decal for the mod top, i am sure we can deal with either. we have plenty of options for this kit, lets just get it on the shelf....... along with a 68 cuda.........
W-409 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 '68 and '69 Cudas would be great, too. I would buy at least one of them for sure. But I'm really looking forward for this '70 Cuda. Maybe Factory Stock, or maybe Stock Eliminator Drag Racer, who knows, or maybe both.
imatt88 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 This is great!!! I can hardly wait to snag a few for the stash!
Casey Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 So is there really an interest for good and accurate Mod Top pattern decals? Yes, but I don't think a huge number of them would sell to be honest, considering the Mod/Floral Tops were only available for two model years. But, yes, I would buy two sets for sure if VRM produced them.
1972coronet Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 So is there really an interest for good and accurate Mod Top pattern decals? YES ! Not only the Plymouth pattern , but also the Dodge "Floral Pattern" pattern as well ! I also believe that the plaid "cloth" upholstery and houndstooth upholstery seat insets would be good sellers as well
sak Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Whats with the holes in the dash? Are the gauges a seperate piece?
VW Dave Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 In the 'Cuda kit I see two K members, is the second one lowered for racing or rased for a "donk"? LOL Craig! I was thinking one for the Hemi, and one for a small block....but the chassis has the 'Hemi only' torque boxes. I'm really looking forward to this one hitting the shelves, after buying one of each of Revell's prior attempts
thatz4u Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) at least Revell had the good sense to make it a 1/25th, anyhow I can bookend it with the Challenger Edited October 20, 2012 by thatz4u
Casey Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Whats with the holes in the dash? Are the gauges a seperate piece? I suspect a decal printed with the gauge faces will be included, which you will apply to this clear piece...: ...then attach the clear piece to the backside of the instrument cluster.
Rob Hall Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 I suspect a decal printed with the gauge faces will be included, which you will apply to this clear piece...: ...then attach the clear piece to the backside of the instrument cluster. Nice detail...
jaydar Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 at least Revell had the good sense to make it a 1/25th, anyhow I can bookend it with the Challenger Are you sure? I thought the Challenger is a 1/24th???
Nate Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Are you sure? I thought the Challenger is a 1/24th??? This is an all-new kit replacing the old out of proportion 1/24th scale kits...
Casey Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 Are you sure? I thought the Challenger is a 1/24th??? There are two Revell branded '70 Dodge Challenger kits: a 1/24 scale '70 T/A, originally a Monogram kit; and a 1/25 scale '70 T/A and/or R/T, which was based on the 1/25 Revell die-cast model.
jaydar Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 There are two Revell branded '70 Dodge Challenger kits: a 1/24 scale '70 T/A, originally a Monogram kit; and a 1/25 scale '70 T/A and/or R/T, which was based on the 1/25 Revell die-cast model. Thanks I did not know this. I have the 1/24 T/A. Regards, joe.
gtx6970 Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 There are two Revell branded '70 Dodge Challenger kits: a 1/24 scale '70 T/A, originally a Monogram kit; and a 1/25 scale '70 T/A and/or R/T, which was based on the 1/25 Revell die-cast model. Is the 1/25th marked kit actually a 1/25th scale kit or just a reboxed 1-24th scale body with a different hood ?
Rob Hall Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Is the 1/25th marked kit actually a 1/25th scale kit or just a reboxed 1-24th scale body with a different hood ? Read what you quoted... as Casey said, the recent Revell Challenger is ' 1/25 scale '70 T/A and/or R/T, which was based on the 1/25 Revell die-cast model. '
Casey Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 Is the 1/25th marked kit actually a 1/25th scale kit or just a reboxed 1-24th scale body with a different hood ? The review for the Revell 1/25 '70 Challenger T/A/R/T is here: http://www.modelcars...t=0#entry193815
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