Exotics_Builder Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 If you go back to the original thread, you will see the box art model photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 If you go back to the original thread, you will see the box art model photo: Yessir! We see it, and we dig it! Thanks for the advance look-see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 It's simple. That's how Revell always does it. I think James is correct. What other series of kits from Revell has spawned a two distinct versions as modified versions of an earlier kit based on the same design work? There's a limited body to consider if we're talking coupe/sedan/wagon/pickup variants only, since almost all muscle and sports car had only one variant in real life, that eliminates the bulk of Revell's lineup. '48 Fords? Nope. Tri-Five Chevies? Not when we rule out any CA Wheels-type modified reissues which almost always differ by the inclusion of new wheels, tires and decals only. '66 Chevelle/El Camino? No, just one version of each was released. Maybe the fact that Revell provided early test shots of the '50 Olds sedan to Tom Coolidge to allow him to get a jump start on mastering a resin '50 Olds Sedan (fastback) body was a pretty good indicator they had no plans to release a second, distinct version of the Coupe themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I think James is correct. What other series of kits from Revell has spawned a two distinct versions as modified versions of an earlier kit based on the same design work? There's a limited body to consider if we're talking coupe/sedan/wagon/pickup variants only, since almost all muscle and sports car had only one variant in real life, that eliminates the bulk of Revell's lineup. '48 Fords? Nope. Tri-Five Chevies? Not when we rule out any CA Wheels-type modified reissues which almost always differ by the inclusion of new wheels, tires and decals only. '66 Chevelle/El Camino? No, just one version of each was released. Maybe the fact that Revell provided early test shots of the '50 Olds sedan to Tom Coolidge to allow him to get a jump start on mastering a resin '50 Olds Sedan (fastback) body was a pretty good indicator they had no plans to release a second, distinct version of the Coupe themselves. Revell, going all the way back to when it was Monogram Models in Morton Grove IL and Revell Inc. in Venice CA, carries a long tradition of multiple versions of a great many model car subjects--in fact I was told, over 30 years ago, that Monogram almost always, with a significant car subject, at least designed two versions of a car (even their aircraft kits saw that as well). In order for this sort of multiple versions of a basic model kit tool to happen, it's almost imperative (and certainly less expensive) to do that next version IF the original kit was designed, and the tooling laid out with such in mind. I don't believe it's out of the question that Revell has at least one, possibly two more variants on the Del Rio--but I somehow don't see any further seriously different versions of '57 Fords based on the shorter wheelbase sedan/wagon chassis--4dr sedans and 4-dr station wagons might excite a portion of the model car market, but it seems to me that a 4dr body style has 2 too many doors for most modelers--yeah, I know, there are vocal car builders out there who would be tickled pink, but how many kits would they really sell if they did them?). Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'd love to see a 4-door. But, I'd want it to be a Custom 300, rather than the plain Custom the 2-door is. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I'd love to see a 4-door. But, I'd want it to be a Custom 300, rather than the plain Custom the 2-door is. Scott I would too, but in my opinion, the Custom 2-door is a really really great kit. The Del Rio is going to be even better. Edited November 10, 2014 by 250 Testa Rossa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I must say that I am building the Model King Police version and am enjoying it. This wagon version really excites me and I will buy one for sure and maybe a second. Also I must ask. Does the Model King issue count as a Revell issue? Don't they buy base kits from manufacturers ( Revell in this case). Add new decals, instructions, new box and maybe a few extra parts. Police parts in this issue. Does Model King own the police parts tooling or does Revell? To me that is like saying a Lingenfelter Corvette is made by Chevy. When they take a Chevy Corvette and add Lingenfelter parts to make it what it is. But I know GM does not make those parts. If Revell made the police parts then why sell it to Model King and limit its sales and distribution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I see this as a mean mean gasser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Will make a good Courier for my delivery collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) So, if you modify the Del Rio kit, to a 4 door, it becomes a Country Sedan? Edited November 13, 2014 by Bob Ellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) So, if you modify the Del Rio kit, to a 4 door, it becomes a Country Sedan? I would rather get JF resin conversion for 20 $ instead similar to what this guy did (I know he is here watching like big brother ): http://public.fotki.com/zelkam/stock/ford-1957-sw/ Edited November 17, 2014 by khier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I find this kit a welcome addition. Great subject matter that will be kit-bashed across the spectrum. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm a Chevy guy lol I am with you there lol Actually, the rims in that picture look like the set that comes with the Revell '55 Chevy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'd love to see a 4-door. But, I'd want it to be a Custom 300, rather than the plain Custom the 2-door is. Scott Personally, I'd like the Custom because I can build some police cars, but the Custom 300 is a nice-looking car. I think what would be the solution (and I'm a little disappointed they didn't do it here) would be to mold the trim as separate parts with blind knock-outs. Either way, I'm really looking forward to this one. We need more wagons and this will fit the bill very nicely. Charlie Larkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Checked my LHS today, he says Revell hasn't listed a release date yet.....Please Stand By... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Checked my LHS today, he says Revell hasn't listed a release date yet.....Please Stand By... So true. I'm thinking second quarter 2015, but that's just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I hope it come out the first.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Also I must ask. Does the Model King issue count as a Revell issue? Don't they buy base kits from manufacturers ( Revell in this case). Add new decals, instructions, new box and maybe a few extra parts. Police parts in this issue. Does Model King own the police parts tooling or does Revell? If Revell made the police parts then why sell it to Model King and limit its sales and distribution? Since Round 2 stopped doing private issues for entities like Model King, Dave has started doing the same with other manufacturers. Dave knows most everyone in the industry, so he struck a deal with Ed Sexton to do some Revell releases. The '57 Ford Police car isn't the first, there is a bunch of Revell / Model King kits prior to this, older reissues that we hadn't seen in a while. Dave contracts with Revell to produce the turn key product. Dave pays to have the additional tooling done, such as the tree of police accessories. Dave has his own artist do the decal sheet and box art. Revell probably does the instruction sheet changes. Revell has it's Chinese contractor produce the whole thing in sealed boxes, so Dave never deals with putting parts in boxes. Then they ship the bulk of the order to Dave's warehouse. They do drop ship some of them to distributors on Dave's behalf. Dave has a whole list of resellers in the hobby who buy and sell his kits. So most of them go to the hard core builders like us, rather than to the mass market. Why would Revell do these releases? Simply put, it's additional guaranteed sales off the tool. In an era where they may be able to sell 10-20,000 of a new release, and someone is offering to buy a few thousand.. well, money talks! I haven't asked Dave if he's planning on a release of this kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I haven't asked Dave if he's planning on a release of this kit. I don't know if Dave is doing it, but the Revell info indicates a police version also. Don't know if it's planned as a 2-n-1 or a subsequent, stand alone release. I saw a test shot that showed the same 'police parts' (unfortunately) on the wagon as were in the MK sedan police kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) I hope it come out the first.. Model Roundup's indicating it'll be available in March. You can pocket the other two bits. Edited January 24, 2015 by SfanGoch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 my LHS says his supplier told him it will be around 3/31/15, we'll see if he's right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'll have an advance order with my local shop soon knowing release is imminent. Charlie Larkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMPALASS89 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) Well don't hold your breath for a March release date for this 57 Ford Del reo I just looked at tower hobbies which belongs to Revell that the release date is now for July of this year. so we will have to waite a few months longer for the kit to come out and it will be a 2 in 1 kit the other version is the police wagon also the pic I seen there had two models on the box cover and it will from the car show series if I remember right.I just checked the tower hobbies site and it is now a late june release date not July . Edited February 12, 2015 by IMPALASS89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khier Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Although the kit has not been released yet, I cannot keep myself from thinking about the next hit, and whether it will/should be a Ranchero or a '58 Rdsel Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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