MPC 1/20th Ford Van to be reissued..

[Rob Hall]

Found this on the Round 2 site...alas, it's a raised custom 4x4 and not the stock version..but it does appear to have a stock-ish body and grille.

http://www.round2models.com/models/mpc/highjacker-van

[DynoMight]

Cool! I heard that was a good model..

[Kris Morgan]

Cool beans.

[DrGlueblob]

I WANT ONE! Got the "Slammer" from back when. Neat, neat...

[1972coronet]

I would be all over that if the stock / two-wheel-drive parts were available ...

[MADDOG]

I was just going to post this! LOL! I want this kit.

[Modelmartin]

Even back in the day I thought it odd how MPC did some kits in 1/20th like this one, the AMX, McLarens, STP Turbine cars and the Corvettes. They were good kits but...... IMC and even Monogram dabbled in 1/20th too. I am glad AMT never did.

[thatz4u]

I built the "Ironside" version back in the day, it was a nice kit with loads of detail then..

[gray07]

I want this, I still have 3 of the slamer vans and 1 of the ambulances

[disabled modeler]

I had them all back in the day....will be happy to have another chance at any of them again...2wd option would be great though...there nice kits.

[Custom Hearse]

Definitely need to pick up a few!!!

[DrGlueblob]

I'm seeing MSRP will be $39.95..

[unclescott58]

No interest in the version they are planning on reissuing. If it could be built as stock Ford van I'd be on top of it. The scale doesn't bother me. But, the 4-wheel drive and the over all look of the kit. I'll be passing on this one.

Scott

[checkmate]

I've got all the 1/20 MPC vans (I think) got 11 different ones.

I'm keen to get a few of these, I'll mould the 2WD bits out of my other kits if I need to convert them.

Bet the guy that one this the other week is happy they're reissuing it too.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/231283761990?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649

[disabled modeler]

Ouch that has got to hurt...!

[checkmate]

Yep in a big way!

Edited August 12, 2014 by checkmate

[Daddyfink]

Awesome! I have been wanting this one for a long time!!! And now at a great price!!!

[MADDOG]

I wonder why it has been removed from round2's website.

[Luc Janssens]

I wonder why it has been removed from round2's website.

maybe the tool fell from the forklift, when going from storage to production facility

Dunno...a million and one things can be the reason...

[Mr mopar]

it's still listed at stevens hobbys and Omni hobbys.

[MADDOG]

maybe the tool fell from the forklift, when going from storage to production facility

Dunno...a million and one things can be the reason...

[unclescott58]

It is missing from Round 2's web site. It was there a few days ago. I'm hoping they've decided to relook at this kit and find a way of backdating to an earlier version of the kit. Like they done with a few other kits. The late 70's/early 80's decor and four-wheel drive did nothing for me. Offering a stock van with options to build it into other things, makes a lot more sense to me. I hoping that's what's going on here.

Scott

[Luc Janssens]

It is missing from Round 2's web site. It was there a few days ago. I'm hoping they've decided to relook at this kit and find a way of backdating to an earlier version of the kit. Like they done with a few other kits. The late 70's/early 80's decor and four-wheel drive did nothing for me. Offering a stock van with options to build it into other things, makes a lot more sense to me. I hoping that's what's going on here.

Scott

I don't know how much funds they will have to sink into it, to turn it back to stock, maybe just maybe, it's more economically viable to use a vintage kit, to tool up a 1/25th scale version and scrap the old tool.

Just thinking out loud, no more no less...but sure would like to take a peek on the pre-orders of the "70 AMX

[niteowl7710]

Just thinking out loud, no more no less...but sure would like to take a peek on the pre-orders of the "70 AMX

Considering the near fist-fights that have broken out over a mere inch in scale differences between 1/24 and 1/25 around here, I wonder if the Power of Nostalgia Compels You (Say it like in 'The Exorcist') will over come the fact that other than F1 cars, 1/20th is the red headed stepchild of the automotive modeling world.

[Rob Hall]

I don't know how much funds they will have to sink into it, to turn it back to stock, maybe just maybe, it's more economically viable to use a vintage kit, to tool up a 1/25th scale version and scrap the old tool.

Just thinking out loud, no more no less...but sure would like to take a peek on the pre-orders of the "70 AMX

Other than F1 subjects, I don't care much for 1/20th, though I do have a couple of the MPC 1/20th Corvettes. I may get the AMX, because I don't have a '70 in any scale and the subject. I'd be interested in the van if it could be built stock, but the 4x4 custom doesn't appeal to me.