martinfan5 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) I like the box art! It is cool! Edited August 16, 2013 by martinfan5
2000-cvpi Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 So I guess the kits out? I wonder if Hobby Lobby will carry this kit, since they carry the other Foose kits.
Casey Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 So I guess the kits out? I wonder if Hobby Lobby will carry this kit, since they carry the other Foose kits. No, not due until December. I suspect, and this is my opinion only, the 1/12 Shelby Mustang will be discontinued at the end of the year, and eventually, the Foose 1/12 '69 will appear at Hobby Lobby. They've carried all of the Foose-branded kits so far (including the new '64 Impala), and my local HL has at least one Revell big scale kit on the shelves.
heinz74 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 the wheels seem kinda Eleanorish?and i guess getting it to sit as low as the picture in the box art will defenitly cause issues with the exhaust systemenginewise?..still a 302 crossram?..anyway it's still a good thing to reissue it again and i'll be getting one ,all of the older non Tamiya 1/12 stuff is hard to get overhere...it will probably be molded in black so it seems..to bad if an R/S grille isn't part of the dealresincasters make your move!
2000-cvpi Posted August 17, 2013 Posted August 17, 2013 No, not due until December. I suspect, and this is my opinion only, the 1/12 Shelby Mustang will be discontinued at the end of the year, and eventually, the Foose 1/12 '69 will appear at Hobby Lobby. They're carried all of the Foose-branded kits so far (including the new '64 Impala), and my local HL has at least one Revell big scale kit on the shelves. I kinda made that conclusion also, but I didn't know if there was a date set for release. I hope that Hobby Lobby carries it, I would be interested in a couple with the 40% discount. The Shelby has been a fixture set my local HL, the last one gathered a lot of dust.
Jordan White Posted August 20, 2013 Posted August 20, 2013 the wheels seem kinda Eleanorish? and i guess getting it to sit as low as the picture in the box art will defenitly cause issues with the exhaust system enginewise?..still a 302 crossram?.. anyway it's still a good thing to reissue it again and i'll be getting one ,all of the older non Tamiya 1/12 stuff is hard to get overhere... it will probably be molded in black so it seems..to bad if an R/S grille isn't part of the deal resincasters make your move! I'm sure it will be molded in white like every other current release of Revell's. I'd bet money that it's just a re-release of the older kit, with new custom wheels and tires, decals, and nameless stock tires.
Casey Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 it will probably be molded in black so it seems..to bad if an R/S grille isn't part of the deal resincasters make your move! I think it may be molded in white and black, and possibly a third color, similar to the 1/12 Shelby Mustang GT500 kit which was molded in three colors. As for the rs grille, that's far easier said than done. You also need to remove the back up lens in the center section of the tail light pieces, create the back up lamps and housings, modify the rear valance panel, and did I mention the grille? I picked up an extra set of tail lights and a rear valance panel with this project in mind, but I'll still need to wait for the kit to arrive before getting started. Hopefully someone beats me to it.
Rob Hall Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 IIRC, the original Monogram Z/28 issue was molded in orange and black? I have one in my stash, but never built it...I do want to dabble in large scale when I have a bigger hobby room.
Casey Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 IIRC, the original Monogram Z/28 issue was molded in orange and black? I have one in my stash, but never built it...I do want to dabble in large scale when I have a bigger hobby room. Yes it was. I think the custom-only version was molded in all black, one reissued in orange and black, then the most recent reissue in all white plastic. It's kind of surprising how many times it's been reissued. More on that later.
Rob Hall Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Yes it was. I think the custom-only version was molded in all black, one reissued in orange and black, then the most recent reissue in all white plastic. It's kind of surprising how many times it's been reissued. More on that later. Interesting...I didn't know it was ever reissued after the original.
bandit1 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Now wonder if i can order a new windshield when it gets issued again?... I think im going to try to save it first with some clear styrene for its just the glass part thats broke..
Casey Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Interesting...I didn't know it was ever reissued after the original. All of these issues have different box art, though two seem close enough that they may have updated the Monogram logo while the kit was in the then current lineup. Lots of '90s Monogram box styles at the very least, and lucky us, we got the Monogram 1/24 '69 Camaro Z/28 as a bonus once.
freakshow12 Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Haha. 15" wheels. My car has 15" brakes....
Casey Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Haha. 15" wheels. That brings to mind one of the odd aspects of this kit. The skinny stock tires for use with the Rally wheels are closer to 16" once the integrally molded trim ring is factored in, while the optional Goodyear Eagle tires and matching wheels are 14" in diameter, which is why I am very much looking forward to seeing what the new wheel and tire diameter will be.
Jordan White Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 That's the one thing I was never fond of about these kits, the custom wheel sets were 14" rather than 15".
heinz74 Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 the same with the 5 spoke Cragars in the 57 Belair kit...they also look way to small... still looking forward seeing the first photo's of this 'new' kit.. will wheels and tires and decals be all that's new?..i wonder
Danno Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Do all these issues have the same interior? Is it the standard interior or the optional 'custom interior?' Edited October 15, 2013 by Danno
Casey Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Do all these issues have the same interior? Is it the standard interior or the optional 'custom interior?' I believe it's the latter:
Danno Posted October 15, 2013 Posted October 15, 2013 Yes, that's the "custom" interior option plus the "custom" console option with optional gauge cluster. Thanks for the pic.
jaydar Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 If it is not in the box, the guy who makes a good R/S trans kit will make a fortune. I am just sayin' Joe.
1972coronet Posted October 18, 2013 Posted October 18, 2013 Haha. 15" wheels. My car has 15" brakes.... 15" wheels were the largest size for street cars at the time , and 14" were average . I remember checking out the then-new 1984 Corvettes at the local dealership ; and when I saw 16" wheels on it (and those VR-50's !) I remember thinking , Whoa ! 16 inch wheels ! That's huge ! It wasn't until the mid-late 90's that wheel sizes got ridiculous . In 1993 , I was reading an article in Mopar Action whose feature was the prototype Prowler . Its wheels were outrageous ; and its 19" - 20" tyres were unreal ! I'll still take 14" - 15" wheels on my vintage cars , any day
jaydar Posted November 1, 2013 Posted November 1, 2013 All the 1/12 Foose Camaro got was the box art??? Really?? No parts trees?? Geez. joe.
Steven Zimmerman Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 A stock 15 " Chevrolet ralley wheel has a measurement of 16 inches, across the face. The place on the rim where the tire bead seals measures 15".
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