Dave Metzner Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I don't want to discourage anyone from telling us what they'd like to see, Just want to let everyone know that we are a small company with limited resources. We'll do our best to listen to your suggestions, I just hope that everyone will understand that we can't begin to do everything that everyone wants. Also let me explain that one-off vehicles are not likely to happen, unless we could see huge demand, as the cost of tooling really makes it tough to get return on investment on one-offs. The ideal vehicle for us is something like step down Hudsons - they'd never been done, and they are mechanically identical from about 1949 - 1954, so it's reasonably economical for us to do 1952-1953 & 1954 versions without completely new tooling for each one I do want to thank everyone for the support that you're giving us and I hope that we can continue to provide fun and interesting kits. Dave
Dave Metzner Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Early test shots often are not right - they get slapped together without paint and basicaly get discarded - once we get the bugs out - I build and paint test shots for build-ups to be displayed - I have 8 or 9 here - Hate to say it, but Once they're not needed for display I like to keep them for myself - as they're the closest thing I get to building cars for me!
dimaxion Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I would like to throw my two cents in here . Dave , I appreciate all of your products and the efforts you have to sweat with the Chinese . I pray you have rights to your Dies . I know of the "funny business" these fine people use as SOP . I agree with your business model . Doing as many different kits from one mold is good . Making many variations from this base as possible . In this vein , I would ask again for my normal requests ; Studebaker Hawks ; '56-'64 . Just like the originals , slight changes to the same design . Stud Larks ; '59 - '66 . Slight body mode here also . A '57 - '58 President / Champion , especially the Scottsman , out of the Question . Parts for the '58 Packard Hawk are a must for the orphans list ... Packard Bakers are untouchable too .. Why skip all other opackards ? ? Chrysler 300 letter Series . Small changes underneath . The Engine is easy to modify as all are BB MoPar IIRC . None are LB MoPar The Chassis is the same w/ torsion bars through '65 . Body / Interior changes are costly as I do understand . The '65 Satellight = a '66 . It too is a missing link . The FoMoCo Intermediates are a goldmine you've found . More Hudsons please . Any Independent is fodder for me . Hudson Jet , ect. , go crazy .. A Factory Stock Henry J is a missed oppertunity for Revelle . Some modelers do make Factory Stock and not only Racers . You have the Midas touch for sure .. Thanx ..
MrObsessive Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 I can think of quite a few variations for the Hawk as John mentioned........especially the '57-'61 finned Hawk. You have your choice of hardtop or pillared coupe (pillared only after '58), then there were the various trim changes that Studebaker did between different models as well as different years. A '58 Packard Hawk IMO would make my year! You NEVER see those anywhere, and I just happen to have quite a few pics off the 'net of that car for good reference. With only 588 1:1's made that year, if you own one you definitely won't see yourself coming and going.
Harry P. Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 A '58 Packard Hawk IMO would make my year! Oh, come on, Bill! That thing was an abomination! Nothing but a Studebaker with a few parts tacked on to make it a "Packard." Like lipstick on a pig!
MrObsessive Posted May 12, 2014 Posted May 12, 2014 Oh, come on, Bill! That thing was an abomination! Nothing but a Studebaker with a few parts tacked on to make it a "Packard." Like lipstick on a pig! Well styling is subjective Harry. You gotta admit----------it WAS unique! Hmmm.........If Moebius never gets around to kitting this one, I do happen to have a couple extra '53 Stude kits hanging around!
Robberbaron Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 Oh, come on, Bill! That thing was an abomination! Nothing but a Studebaker with a few parts tacked on to make it a "Packard." Like lipstick on a pig! With that wide fiberglass grille opening beneath the protruding headlights, I've always thought the 58 Packard Hawk would win the prize for the car that looks most like a catfish. Totally destroyed the elegant design of the Studebakers. I've got to admit, there is a "so ugly it's cool" factor to these, which is helped by their rarity. But there's a reason the 1:1s didn't sell ( actually several reasons), and as a styrene kit I think there's zero chance. I think a case could be made for the actual Studebaker Hawks, and if that happened, a resin caster could step in with a Packard version.
Danno Posted May 13, 2014 Posted May 13, 2014 With that wide fiberglass grille opening beneath the protruding headlights, I've always thought the 58 Packard Hawk would win the prize for the car that looks most like a catfish. Totally destroyed the elegant design of the Studebakers. I've got to admit, there is a "so ugly it's cool" factor to these, which is helped by their rarity. But there's a reason the 1:1s didn't sell ( actually several reasons), and as a styrene kit I think there's zero chance. I think a case could be made for the actual Studebaker Hawks, and if that happened, a resin caster could step in with a Packard version. Agreed. Lots of variants of the Hawks, but the Packard? Not likely anything but a resin conversion.
OutaFocus Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 (edited) Edit: Wrong thread Edited May 14, 2014 by OutaFocus
Bob Ellis Posted May 14, 2014 Posted May 14, 2014 To Dave Metzner, I feel fortunate to get what models you can make for us. I really like the '56 Chrysler 300.
Jay t. Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Maybe I missed it but was there any talk of what engine was being used for the Satellite. Thanks....Jay
jeffbrad Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Would be cool if they do the Poly 318. I'm not aware of one ever being kitted. All the other engines are readily available if a swap is desired
Jay t. Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 The 318 would be pretty cool love the shape of those valve covers.
High octane Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I was thinkin' more of an Injected 426 Hemi myself, as I just love dem Mopars!
Jay t. Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 That would be the only engine to have if they ever made altered wheelbase version.
Brett Barrow Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 They'd be crazy not to offer a 426 (Hemi and/or Wedge) in at least one version. The 318 Poly would be cool and make this kit a prime kitbashing parts donor, like the Lindberg Belvedere with its Slant 6. This is the first kit they've done that really gives them multiple engine possibilities.
charlie8575 Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Would be cool if they do the Poly 318. I'm not aware of one ever being kitted. All the other engines are readily available if a swap is desired The one in the '58 Plymouth is a mess, and, from what I understand, is the only Polyhead in plastic. A wide-block 318 would indeed be welcomed. Particularly with a separate transmission to allow use of PowerFlite, pre-'62 (bigger cast iron) and '62-up (smaller aluminum) transmissions, along with the 3/4-speeds. Charlie Larkin Charlie Larkin
slantasaurus Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 The one in the '58 Plymouth is a mess, and, from what I understand, is the only Polyhead in plastic. A wide-block 318 would indeed be welcomed. Particularly with a separate transmission to allow use of PowerFlite, pre-'62 (bigger cast iron) and '62-up (smaller aluminum) transmissions, along with the 3/4-speeds. Charlie Larkin Charlie Larkin Sorry Charlie, the engine in the AMT 58 Plymouth Belvedere is NOT a Poly 318, it is a 350 B series engine.
charlie8575 Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Sorry Charlie, the engine in the AMT 58 Plymouth Belvedere is NOT a Poly 318, it is a 350 B series engine. Oops. Somehow, I thought it was. Okay...I re-state my case: we NEED a Polyhead 318, period! So many neat cars can be built with one, it's mind-boggling. Charlie Larkin
promoman Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 I definitely want the Hudson, Pontiac and Comet. Better save my money!
drodg Posted June 5, 2014 Posted June 5, 2014 After building the 55 Chrysler 300 last year I look forward to any Moebius release. I have wanted to build a true 1965 Mercury Cyclone for years and I can say the same for the 1965 Satellite. The 55 Chrysler went together about as well as any plastic kit I have built. Thanks again Dave
High octane Posted June 6, 2014 Posted June 6, 2014 MCW offers a resin '65 Plymouth Satellite which is pretty nice. I just need to build mine.
Art Anderson Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 I had the privilege of meeting with Dave Metzner of Moebius last Sunday, with one of the items up for our discussion and review being the tooling mockups for the '65 Satellite. The tooling mockups I saw had only a few fairly minor issues to be corrected (needed corrections are almost always a part of any mockups for a new model car kit, BTW), and they looked fantastic. Art
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