Coming soon....Model King 1957 Police car kit!

[Agent G]

Got it!

Thank you gentlemen, you too Jonathan......................................

G

[Agent G]

Oh one more thing, real 1:1 paint aside, what should be used for the colors? I was going with a regular baby blue but it appears to be slightly on the gray side.

G

[tomsheehy]

Can anyone tell me if the Mass troopers had a red or blue globe on the roof light back then.

The beacon used by the Mass SP in 1957 was a Federal model 17, blue to the front and red to the rear. It was a split dome.

Research this page and it show a 1965 Ford with this configuration. The 1957 was the same way...go about half way down the page to see the description...

http://mysite.verizon.net/vzeopzls/policecars/id11.html

[charlie8575]

Oh one more thing, real 1:1 paint aside, what should be used for the colors? I was going with a regular baby blue but it appears to be slightly on the gray side.

G

The blues used are called Electric Blue and French Blue. Testors and Humbrol both offer French Blue, although I don't think either are particularly close to the Massachusetts cruisers; if I had to pick one, I'd say use the Humbrol which is a tad closer. Tamiya also has a French Blue spray.

For the Electric Blue, I'd start with Testors Bright Blue #10 Pla enamel (the little bottles,) and add a little black.

Or, MCW can make you a bottle of each.

Charlie Larkin

[martinfan5]

I am not sure if the colors change over the years, but Scale FInishes has the MSP blues ,

Here is the link, its the second drop down menu on the page

http://www.scalefinishes.com/emergency.html

[W-409]

One more must have type of kit, needs to put PreOrder in right away when I see this one on Model Round Up. Going to miss Model Express...

[misternemo]

i second the hope that there will be inside spotlight handles.other items that would be nice would be a roof light in clear,that way it can just be painted with tamiya paints however you wanted it,a seperate "rubber gasket" for under the light would be even better.and some decent rear window lights,also with clear lenses. an early radar setup. some realistic antennas with correct bases.an early shotgun with a rack.a huge fender mounted siren.some unique agency decals would be great,tired of the same old stuff. well,i do have a weakness for this car in the mass.state police colors!!

[Edsel-Dan]

I have a Question.

Will we get the Clear Backup bullitts for the center of the tail lights? or will they just be copies

of AMT's solid clear red piece with the Too Large center bullitt in place of the Optional backup light??

Yea, I know I can grind off the center and replace it with a clear bullit, but,

there are Very Few kits with a clear bullit the Correct size/shape!!

I know, I have an AMY Fairlane 500 I am converting to Convertible and have added the clear backup light.

I do not remember what kit the clear piece came from though.

(I build taking 20+ YEARS will do that!!!!)

HI, I am Finally able to post again.

Lost the Net last Aug due to my Modem dying.

Just got it replaced Tuesday.

Had to change my email addy for here .

Inbox closed my account for "Inactivity"

How do I get those emails back??

I hope the Beacon (And any other emergency light lenses/domes) are Clear too!

I would love that VSP combination Light/siren in the kit.

Not sure if MY MSD (MARYLAND) used Fords then, but can find out.

I HAVE to get a couple of this one myself!!!!

My email for here is at Mail.com now.

Edited November 29, 2012 by Edsel-Dan

[tomsheehy]

Dan, yes...Maryland did use the 57 Ford 2 door, as well as Virginia, and many others. For MD, it was the last year they used the fender mounted siren/light combination. In 58, they put a small beacon on the roof and the siren under the hood.

[Terry Jessee]

Dave, how do we order?

TJ

[Dave Van]

Terry, Model Round-up will be carrying the Police kits for sure. Any dealer can get them by contacting Model King, info on any MK box.

[Danno]

My local neighborhood plastic pusher already has my case reserved. Can't wait!

[S. Svendsen]

Here's a sneak peak at the new box art I just did for the upcoming Model King '57 Ford Police car kit. The decal sheet was designed by myself, Dave Van and the Revell art department. Thanks to Tom Sheehy who also provided reference photos and info. The kit will be out next year.

[Danno]

Nice job, Sven!

Looking forward to the arrival of the case or so* I've ordered.

(*Option on additional.)

Question: What are the agency names on (1) the 7-point start with balled tips in the upper right corner (next to "BORDER PATROL"), (2) the "POLICE" shield under the Mayberry-style Sheriff stars, and (3) the fire department maltese crosses?

{PS: You are probably already aware that "BATTALION" is misspelled, right? I presume that's being fixed before production.}

Thanks for a great job!

[Agent G]

OH MAN!

I need about a case of those decals. I wish I'd have waited to build my NYPD Ford now.

Looks like I need to but a few of these.............................

G

[2000-cvpi]

What website has these on pre order? I can't seem to find it listed in any of my usual sites.

[Danno]

What website has these on pre order? I can't seem to find it listed in any of my usual sites.

Not aware of any websites taking pre-orders yet, although Spotllight would be a good bet.

{I'm plugged into a secret direct-smuggling ring. Vito and Vinnie and the South-Siders sneak a few cases outta da trucks. }

[Erik Smith]

Great box art Sean.

I'm not normally a police car modeler, but I'll get one of these.

[johnbuzzed]

Does the kit come with a dog figure to use with the K-9 unit markings?

[azers]

Ill take a few myself. Not normally a police car modeler, but i like this.

[S. Svendsen]

Spelling errors have been noted and have already been corrected. Thank you.

[impcon]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's hope thatthese sell like hotcakes so that the manufacturers will all get the idea that modellers want more than muscle cars! The box art is one of the best examples that I have ever seen and I'll be scooping some of these kits! One for sure will be a vintage RCMP cruiser.. . What extra police specific parts are included that are not with the Custom kit? This kit is MOST welcome!!!.Now, how about a wagon and a Ranchero.. and maybe a '57 Fairlane 500 convertible?

[cruz]

Very cool, thanks for sharing, I will definitely get one of these!!

[Bad Apple]

I just got the 57 Ford Custom now i have to get the police car! Where does it end? LOL

[Olskoolrodder]

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