kelson Posted January 15, 2015 Posted January 15, 2015 I was on the Revell site today and noticed a snap kit Jeep Rubicon on there with a hardtop,don't recall seeing that at the beginning of the month.
Casey Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I was on the Revell site today and noticed a snap kit Jeep Rubicon on there with a hardtop,don't recall seeing that at the beginning of the month.
Aaronw Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I hope that is just a bad photoshop job and the real kit will be based on the existing Rubicon kit. I like the existing kit despite the snapkit nature and have been hoping Revell would use it to offer more options including a hardtop, but the posted photo looks terrible.
Casey Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 I hope that is just a bad photoshop job and the real kit will be based on the existing Rubicon kit. I like the existing kit despite the snapkit nature and have been hoping Revell would use it to offer more options including a hardtop, but the posted photo looks terrible. Other than the photoedited turn signal lights and headlights, it appears this is the model. Remember, this is a simple 20-ish piece kit aimed at entry level builders. Very simplified, and all it needs to do is look reasonably like a Jeep, and it does.
kilrathy10 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 To be honest, it would be worth it just for the tires.....I can use those for quite a few ideas I have.....
Aaronw Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Other than the photoedited turn signal lights and headlights, it appears this is the model. Remember, this is a simple 20-ish piece kit aimed at entry level builders. Very simplified, and all it needs to do is look reasonably like a Jeep, and it does.I thought that was the market the current Rubicon was aimed at. Oh, well guess I'll just have to wait and see what they do.
niteowl7710 Posted January 23, 2015 Posted January 23, 2015 The Rubicon is going the route of the Build n Play, making it like 7-9 parts, not 20. It was touted as NEW tooling, not a modification of the diecast into plastic kit. Like so many less than truthful concept drawings - remember the Police Expedition looked much different from the Art Department than the real box - I'd be in wait and see mode over anything.
Aaronw Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 The Rubicon is going the route of the Build n Play, making it like 7-9 parts, not 20. It was touted as NEW tooling, not a modification of the diecast into plastic kit. Like so many less than truthful concept drawings - remember the Police Expedition looked much different from the Art Department than the real box - I'd be in wait and see mode over anything.Yeah, the Revell site is claiming 10 parts, the other Rubicon kit had 91. I hope this doesn't mean we wont see more releases of the "advanced" snap kit version.
hjracing Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) http://www.hobbyshipper.com/cgi-bin/wsr600p?V=RMX&I=RMXS1686 The Rubicon apears to be on stock now! Edited February 5, 2015 by hjracing
model-collector Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 I got this model a week ago, and it isn't bad, the tires and wheels are worth the price of the model. It has a few more details than the "super snap" mustang...
Chuck Most Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Unlike the '15 Mustang GT, this Build and Play kit actually has some chassis detail- but it would be hard to get away with a flat plate on a vehicle that sits as high as a Wrangler. I'm told the chassis from the Rubicon will fit under the body from this one with minimal work. if that's true you could probably use the Rubicon interior too, though you'd need to modify the inner door panels, as this one has full doors and obviously the inner door panels differ. This kit also has a separate hood and proper five-bolt wheels (the latter correctly shown in the pic). Edited February 6, 2015 by Chuck Most
unclescott58 Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 I'd like to see this kit in person. The headlights and turn signals look awful in the picture above. Other than that, it looks okay. One last thing. It looks like roof is molded into the lower body. Requiring masking for painting. Is this correct? And is so, too bad. Scott
Casey Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 The lights, lenses, grille and top are pre-painted/printed, and the body shell is one piece with a separate hood: http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/thread/1576/revell-build-play-wrangler-photos
Brizio Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Finally with HT. I think would be a great addition if true, so the modeler have the possibility to chose with or without hard top. I had this kit but gave to a kid, I was curios to see if the hardtop from the Tamiya could work on this one too. I know that the Revell is 1/25 and Tamiya 1/24.
unclescott58 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 A member of our local model car club, brought a straight built out of box one to our meeting last. I was more impressed than I expected to be. A pretty nice looking model. I'm going to pick one up. And do a quick build straight out of box with it. It willing be fun to build something quickly that looks that good. Scott
blubaja Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 For a toy, these aren't bad at all. The body is as crisp as the Tomb Raider version. It definitely complies with that kit too. So easy to swap bodies.
Chuck Most Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I'm in for a few, just for the presence of stock flares and full doors. Looks like it would be a quick, fun project even if you kept it box-stock though.
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