keyser Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think they can wallow in their own excrement, and call it caviar. Revelation came today. The "Why" is same as the "why" people don't use spell-check, develop irrational beliefs about Ebola, immigration, perfection vs. adequate, and how a responsible business should work. Back to my styrene Chaparral 2J that arrived today. It's doors and roof are just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think they can wallow in their own excrement, and call it caviar. Revelation came today. The "Why" is same as the "why" people don't use spell-check, develop irrational beliefs about Ebola, immigration, perfection vs. adequate, and how a responsible business should work. Back to my styrene Chaparral 2J that arrived today. It's doors and roof are just fine. Styrene Chaparral 2J? Who makes that? And can you show us photos? Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 This decade? How about this CENTURY? Could they not build and play around a new car with their new Mustang? Nobody over here is still patrolling the streets in a car that in that body style was last produced SEVENTEEN year ago You know what the REAL irony of that is? When Lindberg released their kit of that body style Crown Vic they were given a ration of flack over it being released AFTER the body style changed to the 1998-2011 body. Here we are SIXTEEN years later and we're kicking another one of them out? You haven't been to New Bedford lately. They're still running brick LTDs for unmarkeds! I do agree the '98-'11 would've been great, though, especially with 2-3 wheel and grille options for a range of replication options. Some nice releases coming, though. I'll probably get a Torino- build it as a normal car. I might even get a Rabbit just because I remember so many of them when I was a kid. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I am going to buy the Revell Torino, and maybe a few. It looks pretty good despite the complaints. I think many are going to be combined with 72 race bodies to make stock 72s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 I am going to buy the Revell Torino, and maybe a few. It looks pretty good despite the complaints. I think many are going to be combined with 72 race bodies to make stock 72s I'm glad that I bought a couple of the '72 Nascar bodies while they were cheap. I may do the '72 before I do the '74. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The Rabbit has all kinds of possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Jules Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 My understanding is that the reason there hasn't been a 1998-2012 Crown Vic hasn't been produced is that someone (maybe Motor Max?) has an exclusive 1/24 or 1/25 license agreement with Ford. I do know that the only 1/24 model of the 98-2012 is produced by MotorMax as a diecast. Welly, another diecast maker, has the 98-2012 Crown Victoria in 1/27 scale. Testors had one too in 1/24, but that was a reboxed Motormax. I would so love a few of the later ones, such a shame if thats the reason The only thing that would be good about the new snap tite (are there any pics online yet?) would be if the scuff strips are not moulded on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The Rabbit has all kinds of possibilities! What Rabbit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I see the bunny but I don't see a rabbit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The Rabbit has all kinds of possibilities! I can think of several ...... Oh wait are you taking about the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I can think of several ...... Oh wait are you taking about the car ? What car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Oh you guys are bad! Almost as bad as me! You've heard of multiplying like rabbits. I'd love to practice the principle with the young lady next to the Rabbit. Don't need need any rabbit like results, though. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I am wondering if the JoHan Torino could be mated up to the Revell chassis. It would take some doing, and an interior, but it would make a nice product for a resin caster. The '76 is interesting, and if they make a nice body in the final version, I will probably grab a couple. (One stock, one light commercial) but a '72 would empty out my wallet and fill up my shelves! I do hope Revell makes a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Speaking of conversions and/or different versions Revell could do....... The 'Dudes' Torino.......I always wanted to build this one....but between 4 doors, notch roof and nose too much work to convert a 72......but a 76 ???? Maybe a can do. The rear bumper is same as a 72...... Edited August 11, 2014 by Dave Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That would be cool Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Speaking of conversions and/or different versions Revell could do....... The 'Dudes' Torino.......I always wanted to build this one....but between 4 doors, notch roof and nose too much work to convert a 72......but a 76 ???? Maybe a can do. The rear bumper is same as a 72...... The Dude's car was a '73 Gran Torino IIRC...and the 4dr has a 4 inch longer wheelbase also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 dunno 'bout you guys but 2015 can't come soon enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The Dude's car was a '73 Gran Torino IIRC...and the 4dr has a 4 inch longer wheelbase also. Correct....it's a 73. But the 73 used the 72 rear bumper so we have that. Kinda remembered it had a longer WB.....5/32 of an inch I may just try and fake it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Torino (slapping self on forehead). jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I would like to see a 77 TBird version done later with all these common parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I would like to see a 77 TBird version done later with all these common parts. Me TOO! Kinda wonder if this is the thinking behind the S&H kit.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker388 Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I would like to see a 77 TBird version done later with all these common parts. Me TOO! Kinda wonder if this is the thinking behind the S&H kit.??? Agreed! Not much work to make a '77 into a '78 so I could replicate my 1:1. Heck, I'd even send Revell any of the measurements or references that they would need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbvwfanatic Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Any more photos, close ups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GasPunkAlley Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) I hope your right about a '72. I've love the real car from the first time I saw it previewed in the magazines of the day. That open "fish mouth" grille just looked right to me. The fastback is my favorite body style for that year Torino. But, I like the whole Torino line. All body styles looked good to me for '72. Even the plain low line, non "fish mouth", Torinos. Plus Mercury's Montego line up looked great that year too. And the dashboard, especially with optional gauge package looked cool too. And lastly, that year's Ranchero looked great too. A good year for Ford's mid size, redesigned, line of cars. ScottI can't wait until the S&H Torino comes out. My cousin bought new the last production serial numbered S&H Torino in '76. He owned it and hardlky drove it until he passed in 2006. After he passed I don't know what his wife did with the car. I want to build one to remember him by. Also I grew up around the Montegos. My Grandfather had a '72 Montego MX Brougham 4 Dr, Black Cherry with a black interior and a 351 Cleveland under the hood. It stayed in the family until 2004 and I drove it. It was a beast. My grandfather did not have power assist brakes and it was scary trying to stop that thing. My Dad hadd a '73 MX Brouham, copper 2 Dr with white vynil and brown inserts and he put on magnum 500 rims. Sharp car but rust prone and it had a list of problems mechanically after it got rear ended. I would love to recreate my dad's car as well. Edited September 2, 2014 by GasPunkAlley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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