jeffs396 Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 Wonder how much cost would be involved to turn this into a 1/25th scale kit Luc, the guys at Motor City Resin Casters do a great 1/25 Econoline in resin: http://motorcityresincasters.com/74E100Van.htm
ZIL 111V Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 90% US Parts ?!?!? ...10% "PRC" parts??? The factory stock parts were deleted by MPC in all 1/20th Ford van kits, in the second half of the 70's (early 80s): High Jacker/Shock Treatment 4x4s, Visible/Super Vans, Slammer & Wizard versions.
Matt T. Posted December 14, 2014 Posted December 14, 2014 What truly struck me about this kit is its packaging : "Product Made in the USA with over 90% US Parts" ! I'm buying one for this reason. (I like the look of the Econoline too.)
knarf Posted December 23, 2014 Posted December 23, 2014 i'll be having at least one of these bad boys
Cliff Dagger Posted December 25, 2014 Posted December 25, 2014 I will get a few of these . Who has them in stock already ?
Casey Posted December 25, 2014 Posted December 25, 2014 I will get a few of these . Who has them in stock already ? At least two sellers on eBay have them listed.
unclescott58 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 90% US Parts ?!?!? ...10% "PRC" parts??? The factory stock parts were deleted by MPC in all 1/20th Ford van kits, in the second half of the 70's (early 80s): High Jacker/Shock Treatment 4x4s, Visible/Super Vans, Slammer & Wizard versions. Since it can't be built as a "factory stock" Ford Econoline, I'll be passing on this one. Scott
Cliff Dagger Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) At least two sellers on eBay have them listed. Thanks. Mine should be here today . Got it. And it's all molded in white plastic. I plan to do a 2wd van by makeing a twin I-Beam front . And useing the rear axle and make very simple leaf springs from Evergreen plastic. I won't display it on a mirror, I just want the stance right Edited December 30, 2014 by Cliff Dagger
Casey Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Nice review, Chris, thank you. I can't think of any other kit which ever included a quiver, fireplace, and Thermos container. Nice to see the stock hubcaps are included, too. There is no rear bumper included, correct?
hpiguy Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I did not see one, but I'll go through the parts tonight again and if I do see one I'll let you know.
DrGlueblob Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I don't think that's a fireplace, but a vent column for the stovetop.
hpiguy Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I don't think that's a fireplace, but a vent column for the stovetop. Yup, I sat and thought on that for a bit last night and I'd agree with you that it's the vent top.
Lordmodelbuilder Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Nice review on the van. Looks like it has the stock front suspension I-beams. Too bad they didn't include front & rear bumpers. Oh well, I have a few of the older kits.
Ron Hamilton Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 I like that review on the van. I have one of the 1970 Window vans, and this one is a nice addition to the line. I would have preferred a straight commercial panel van, but I may be able to work with this one.
Ben Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Wonder how much cost would be involved to turn this into a 1/25th scale kitYou would need the Motor City Resin's 74 Econoline kit, and an MPC Ford Stunt Van for the engine, wheels, tires, suspension and exhaust. Then just have someone reszize the decals that come in the 1/20 kit. Been seriously thinking about doing it! Edited January 7, 2015 by Ben
unclescott58 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) Chris that is one great reveiw on this kit. By the way, I like your enthusiasm. Model building should be fun. And it is a fun model. Despite your great review, or maybe because of it, I again will not be adding this kit to my collection. I'm not a big fan of custom vans. Especially 4-wheel drive vans. Still it's a great review. Good job of showing us most everything. I think you may have missed showing us the clear parts. But who cares. You showed us enough to get a good feel for the kit. If your other reviews are this good, I may have subscribe. Thank you. Scott Edited January 8, 2015 by unclescott58
dodgefever Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited)   You would need the Motor City Resin's 74 Econoline kit, and an MPC Ford Stunt Van for the engine, wheels, tires, suspension and exhaust. Then just have someone reszize the decals that come in the 1/20 kit. Been seriously thinking about doing it! I suspect he meant for Round2 to retool it in 1/25, not make your own. I'd buy one in 1/25, but 1/20 puts me off. Edited January 8, 2015 by dodgefever
hpiguy Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Chris that is one great reveiw on this kit. By the way, I like your enthusiasm. Model building should be fun. And it is a fun model. Despite your great review, or maybe because of it, I again will not be adding this kit to my collection. I'm not a big fan of custom vans. Especially 4-wheel drive vans. Still it's a great review. Good job of showing us most everything. I think you may have missed showing us the clear parts. But who cares. You showed us enough to get a good feel for the kit. If your other reviews are this good, I may have subscribe. Thank you. Scott Ha! I bet I did. I had the clear trees and red clear trees laying out and never got to them in my excitement. Wonder if I can edit a video that's already up to add those parts. Probably not, but I'll check into that.
Mr Stock Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Chris loved the video, you should get a job with Round 2 mate ! you were so enthusiastic about that kit......guess what....I went and bought one too !!, should see it in a fortnight or so while it crosses the pond
hpiguy Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Chris loved the video, you should get a job with Round 2 mate ! you were so enthusiastic about that kit......guess what....I went and bought one too !!, should see it in a fortnight or so while it crosses the pond Wouldn't that be cool? There is a guy on You Tube that gets cases of free kits from Round2 to show them off. what sucks is he isn't into car models at all, only sci fi, so he never does anything with the car models, just shows the boxes in the background a bit and that's it. You'd think they would give them to someone that was into cars so people could see them.
Daddyfink Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Can't wait to get my hands on one! Great review!!
Whelen36 Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Just got one off of eBay, should be here by jan. 19. Looking forwards to it, still working on my 1977 gmc snowplow for the past 5 months though so not sure when I'll get to it. Got a big stash of projects with little little time.
RAMBENNA Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Is it a 1/20,in some of the pictures it looks like it has 1/25 on the front. not so happy about 1/20 scale
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