metalhead Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 http://www.megahobby.com/italeri124fordaeromax106modelkit.aspx I've been looking for one of these for a good while now! RYAN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't see why other companies don't do what round2's doing and price their semi kits around 30-45 bucks. The price tag is the entire reason that i'm not a truck modeler, they are just way too over priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm wondering how gaudy the decal graphics will be this time. Other than that these are very nice looking kits when cleanly built and detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 The AeroMax is a nice looking truck. Might get one if I can find one at the right price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I don't see why other companies don't do what round2's doing and price their semi kits around 30-45 bucks. The price tag is the entire reason that i'm not a truck modeler, they are just way too over priced. Yes, the retail on the big trucks is a might hard to get warm an fuzzy with ...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 To be fair the Italeri kits are well detailed with a large parts count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 With Italeri and Revell of Germany kits it costs more to import them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 That is good news. Now let's have the Freightliner FLD120 before the real ones disappear completely from our roads... Please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhead Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 That is good news. Now let's have the Freightliner FLD120 before the real ones disappear completely from our roads... Please? Yes!!! Please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Cool, I was hoping it would be the 106! Not big on the 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Yeah, I saw that.....I totally am wishing for that FLD, too....Although I see potential with the Ford, I think the price is a little steep, as well, but I know about the import costs.....I'm just glad to see that 359 rotator come back out...And that's priced reasonably.....Even better than when it was first released....Of course, we'll see if that changes....But if you preorder, now....You got it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 The FLD was rereleased a few years back but I think someone on here said there may be a condo version in the works. I think the wrecker is cheaper this time around because it is Revell and not RoG. Or maybe they eliminated the extra parts. I know its not the Can Do version this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Personally I'm hoping that Italeri reissues the Volvo VN kits. All sorts of fleets use those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Personally I'm hoping that Italeri reissues the Volvo VN kits. All sorts of fleets use those. The funny thing about these kits is that nobody wanted them when they were out because they were curbside. Once they disappeared it became a hot item. Luckily I snagged a few before they went bye bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The funny thing about these kits is that nobody wanted them when they were out because they were curbside. Once they disappeared it became a hot item. Luckily I snagged a few before they went bye bye. I don't really care about the curbside issue, as to me it's really a non-issue. I always display my trucks with the hood closed anyway, so one never sees the engine. If you really wanted to you could always put a resin Cummins ISX in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I don't really care about the curbside issue, as to me it's really a non-issue. I always display my trucks with the hood closed anyway, so one never sees the engine. If you really wanted to you could always put a resin Cummins ISX in it. Honestly, the amount of missing "stuff" under the hood of any version VN is staggering. So unless Italeri steps up & tools up a entirely new kit, it is better off as a curbside. The only ISX available now is in resin from Auslowe & although it is a very nice piece, it is in 1/25. The VN being 1/24 really makes the ISX look more about the size of a ISC (approx 9 L) . Ap40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Just to give you an idea of the "stuff" under the hood of the VNL attached are a few photos from 2012. 2 images of a VNL with the Volvo D12D motor, 12L w/ egr cooler. Current production has the D-11, D13 or D16 w/ DPF & SCR. 1 image of a VNL w/ a Cummins ISX 600. Ap40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Well, I didn't say it would be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapazleo Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Of course it was an Italeri kit all along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Of course it was an Italeri kit all along As are many of Revell of Germany's trucks. Very few didn't have a start in an Italeri box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I'm with you all the way on the return of the Volvo kits.....I, personally, liked the Volvo kits....Yeah, they're curbsides, but Man, they look good when you pair it up to a race trailer....I bought 4, when they were out and acquired a few more just recently....And, you're right about the "staggering" amount of stuff missing that you would need to put an engine inside....About the only thing I would do is rob another kit for the steering....Other than that, I don't see anything else my skill level will tolerate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 If you go to Italeri web site you and see the new graphic ,also molded in green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) I don't really care about the curbside issue, as to me it's really a non-issue. I always display my trucks with the hood closed anyway, so one never sees the engine. If you really wanted to you could always put a resin Cummins ISX in it. I agree with the others but the thing is, those trucks are current and they're going up and down our roads, today! So let's have them, let us who wish so, put engines in them and a steering axle like the other Italeri kits and call it a day. But then again, did they sell really well to start with? It seems popular with some of the guys here and I like it myself having built one, but what about overall sales? Edited October 21, 2013 by BigBad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 lt will be good to get the Aeromax back on the shelf. l will try to get one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Volvo tanked. Thats why it is DC. You can still get the Pete 377 if that gives you an idea sales wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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