Jordan White Posted October 2, 2014 Posted October 2, 2014 Looks like Round 2 will be bringing out the old AMT/MPC 1972 Blazer kit sometime in January (pic from Ihobby announcement thread), and it will be the Crew Chief version (always wondered why the hard hats and toolbox were in the Model King release ). The kit certainly isn't the greatest in terms of molding, but it is a fun kit to build.
jeffs396 Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 Glad to see the Blazer coming back, but even happier to see the '37 Chevy and the Mack!
Fabrux Posted October 3, 2014 Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Hooray for new Blazer reissue! Here's hoping more older pickup kits will be coming! The Enterprise build-2-gether set looks interesting, would be better if it included the series and movie versions, however... Edited October 3, 2014 by kataranga
redneckrodder Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 looks like i'll be getting a blazer and a mack...heres to hoping all these old kits are re-issued soon
Exotics_Builder Posted October 24, 2014 Posted October 24, 2014 Good to hear the Boondocker decals will be included. But, just out of curiosity where did you get that info Gerry? Scott At IHOBBY form the Round2 folks. I will be confirming when I send the MCM article sections to the manufacturers for their final review before I package off and send to the magazine Round2 indicated that The "feather" graphics decals in our upcoming Crew Chief issue were corrected to what was available on the factory 1:1 vehicle. But they were not included in the original Crew Chief kit. They were first seen in the Boondocker issue.
Jordan White Posted January 1, 2015 Author Posted January 1, 2015 Not sure why this had to be merged with the other thread since that was from back in April, and it wasn't even about the current rerelease. I am excited about this kit coming back out again though, and it would be nice if it does come out in the next month or so.
unclescott58 Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Another Round 2 reissue I'm looking forward to. Scott
1972coronet Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I've been waiting for ~30 years for this kit ! Yeah , RC2 (et al.) reissued some sembelance of it ; however , the fabulous junior high school computer graphics box art scared me away ! Thistle be nice a super kit to have again
Rob Hall Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 I've been waiting for ~30 years for this kit ! Yeah , RC2 (et al.) reissued some sembelance of it ; however , the fabulous junior high school computer graphics box art scared me away ! Thistle be nice a super kit to have again there was a Model King issue a few years ago...
greymack Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I can't wait to get that kit again. Should be as fun as the first four I have built.
migace Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 its out tower has them listed and some other sites as well! Do I wait for hobby lobby or order one right now??
mikemodeler Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 its out tower has them listed and some other sites as well! Do I wait for hobby lobby or order one right now?? Not sure if Hobby Lobby will be carrying this kit so you might be better off ordering from Tower or checking your local hobby shop.
Guest Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 its out tower has them listed and some other sites as well! Do I wait for hobby lobby or order one right now?? I'm gonna wait for Hobby Lobby to get it or may buy one from GMS Customs on ebay.
Exotics_Builder Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I remember building this kit back in the day. I did the Universal Construction version for a Hobby Shop display. I remember it being a fun build and interesting being a 4 wheel drive and with good suspension detail. I became again interested in the early 70’s Chevy pickups from watching the quality pickups in various auctions. So, when the Blazer was announced for reissue at the 2014 IHOBBY, I was hooked to get a couple. One will contribute its running gear to an AMT GMC Stepside and the other to combine with the snow plow from the Revell Pickup and these Snow Trax from Shapeways to make a snow moving “Monster” So, what is in the reissue? It has the Blazer kit with “street” or off-road 4x4 options. You can either build it as a street, construction truck or updated decal Boondocker. The contents are arrayed below: AMT also includes a box art insert and a guide to make it easier to cluster your parts by color for painting. There is very little flash on the parts or trees and the chrome tree looks to be nicely done. Street and off road tires are included and they have sidewall detail. The “glass” is packed in plastic in multiple compartments to minimize possible scratching. Only three things concerned me. This is not to disparage the kit, but something to think about in building. First, the instruments in the dashboard appear a bit soft and could be hard to detail when painting. So gauge decals may be required here (none are included on the decal sheet). The same softness is apparent on the body sides, such as the side marker lamps and door handles. This is true to the original issue and not uncommon in AMT kits of that era. So consider that as you plan your painting and finishing. Finally, the textured top had a couple of spots that the texture was much finer. I doubt it will matter much when painted black, but if you want, consider doing a textured spray finish as well to augment this. I am looking forward to getting into this after we have moved. If you want more detail on this. Let me know. But I am sure that Tim Boyd or Larry Greenburg will dissect this very nice reissue in more detail.
Karl LaFong Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Gerry, Thanks for the review! Looks like there's less flash than there was in the Model King version.
1930fordpickup Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks for the review and helping me decide to purchase another kit.
Longbox55 Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I thought they were supposed to be correcting the decal sheet to include the tailgate decal that the 1:1 version of the "Boondocker"/Feathers decal option had? I don't see it on the sheet.
Exotics_Builder Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) I thought they were supposed to be correcting the decal sheet to include the tailgate decal that the 1:1 version of the "Boondocker"/Feathers decal option had? I don't see it on the sheet. Do you have any better photos? I only found a advertisement and the attached photo (partial?) that is difficult to discern what the decal should look like. Edited January 31, 2015 by Exotics_Builder
unclescott58 Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks for showing us the kit, Gerry. An old classic that will be soon joining my collection. I too noticed the missing "Feathers" tailgate decal. I don't think AMT has ever included in their kit. I also find it interesting that they include Feathers decals for the side windows. I've never seen a real Blazer with the Feathers decals in the windows. I've always though that to be a little odd. Such a minor complaint, it won't stop me from buying one. Now, somebody like Keith Marks should offer the tailgate Feathers decal. Scott
mikemodeler Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 Probably will pick up another one of these as I am a sucker for old GM truck kits. I noticed that Tower has their free shipping promotion going on again so it just might be time to get an order together.
Longbox55 Posted January 31, 2015 Posted January 31, 2015 I've had a hard time coming up with a good, preferably factory, pic of what the tailgate decal should look like. I'm going to try to find one, perhaps check with some of the guys over on Stovebolt.com. On the subject of aftermarket decals, tis is a great opportunity for someone to do some of the other Bod Mods/Put Ons decals GM offered at that time, like the Eagle, Flames, and Hawk. Perhaps in truck (if Round 2 reissues it), Blazer, Van, and El Camino versions. All of those have kits in the time range that the decals on the 1:1 were done (1969-1972).
Casey Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 I've had a hard time coming up with a good, preferably factory, pic of what the tailgate decal should look like. From the '72 Chicago Auto Show:
chunkypeanutbutter Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 What's that paintjob called? Any decals for it?
Longbox55 Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 The truck in the front is one called Hawk. As far as I know, nothing is available to replicate it in scale. Which comes back to the idea I was proposing. Casey, I've seen that pic, it came up in my search. However, the tailgate isn't really clear on the Blazer. I'm still going to see if I can find a clear pic of one.
Austin T Posted February 1, 2015 Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) modbods.jpg Can we all just take a moment to admire how the "1776" paint job was unavailable to dealers in Washington D.C. , imagine not being able to buy a Chevy with American Flag graphics on it in the capitol of the United States. Edited February 1, 2015 by Austin T
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