Jordan White Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 The next Bronco variation has been announced! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Are the wheels/tires different from the other Bronco Kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 48 minutes ago, stavanzer said: Are the wheels/tires different from the other Bronco Kit? Wheels tires, grille. Front bumper and fenders, the Outer Banks is a “luxury” trim for the Bronco 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 38 minutes ago, stavanzer said: Are the wheels/tires different from the other Bronco Kit? Yes, they are on-road A/T tires with a different tread design and 18" Machined style wheels. Other changes are the molded front bumper with fog lamps, lower front tow hooks, front lower shield, body color style fender flares, wide slot grille and optional running boards. -Steve 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted September 12 Author Share Posted September 12 12 hours ago, SteveG said: Yes, they are on-road A/T tires with a different tread design and 18" Machined style wheels. Other changes are the molded front bumper with fog lamps, lower front tow hooks, front lower shield, body color style fender flares, wide slot grille and optional running boards. -Steve So I know that there's the Heritage edition and the Everglades editions that use different fenders and flares to the regular Broncos (not to mention the Raptor, but that's a 4-door). Are there plans in the works to mold different bodies, or are the future kits going to all be based off the current body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Sure wish they would do 4 door, there are so many more of those out on the road than 2 door models. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 Outer Banks without the Sasquatch package? Eww. So the Outer Banks is the "luxury" trim, but without the Sasquatch package, it's ugly. And it looks like AMT got the details right. The wheels are tires are a street-based AT tire. Sounds like an oxymoron, but here we are. The bumper is like a Jeep Wrangler...plastic cover over a steel bar. It's a popular package though. A lot of people like that it comes with the painted flares. And those flares are smaller than the ones we see on Badlands or Wildtrak trim levels, as seen in the original AMT Bronco kit. It does come with the nicer leather interior, which I think is why it's so popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) 5 hours ago, Jordan White said: So I know that there's the Heritage edition and the Everglades editions that use different fenders and flares to the regular Broncos (not to mention the Raptor, but that's a 4-door). Are there plans in the works to mold different bodies, or are the future kits going to all be based off the current body? All the current tooling is based around the 2 Door body platform, although we have do have some of the 3D files to do the 4-door version if we so choose. The original kit design work started before well the first real new Bronco was on the showroom floor, not knowing that some of the later models would be exclusive to the 4-door platform. The 2 Door was chosen because it best resembled the Classic '60's Bronco, and that the harder core off-road enthusiasts would pick it for its better agility. -Steve Edited September 12 by SteveG 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondamatic Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 3 hours ago, Zen said: Sure wish they would do 4 door, there are so many more of those out on the road than 2 door models. A little off topic, but I saw a newer 2 door Wrangler the other week and I totally forgot they also came that way. It looked weird to me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 (edited) 7 hours ago, SteveG said: All the current tooling is based around the 2 Door body platform, although we have do have some of the 3D files to do the 4-door version if we so choose. The original kit design work started before well the first real new Bronco was on the showroom floor, not knowing that some of the later models would be exclusive to the 4-door platform. The 2 Door was chosen because it best resembled the Classic '60's Bronco, and that the harder core off-road enthusiasts would pick it for its better agility. -Steve I believe that almost of us here thoroughly respect Steve and take what he says at full face value, but for any who might not do so, just let me confirm his statement that Round 2 consideration and subsequent work on this project began well before the 1/1 scale Bronco program content was publicly finalized. Also, FWIW, I do not recall being specifically asked about the 2-door vs. 4-soor decision, but had I been I would have strongly voted for the two-door both from my perspective as a 35-year auto industry marketing/sales/product/design veteran, my experience as a modeler since the 1960s and as an observer of the model car kit business since the mid 1970s. I suspect that some of us see this 2-door vs. 4-door question very differently than I do, and I acknowledge and respect those views as well. Best...TB Edited September 13 by tim boyd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 When I was in the Outer Banks a couple weeks ago, I saw an Outer Banks edition Bronco in that green. 4dr of course. See very few 2drs in the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 So, who is buying these? Because my LHS is not ordering any of these due to poor sales of the first issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 10 hours ago, Daddyfink said: So, who is buying these? Because my LHS is not ordering any of these due to poor sales of the first issue. I did buy one because I do enjoy building some more modern truck/SUV subjects offered (bought one of each Meng kit when they came out). It's weird that they haven't been selling well though, at least at that shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell48098 Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 I was hoping that the second release would be of the more common (at least where I live) four door. A friend who works at the local Ford dealership said that at their location the ratio of four door vs two door sales is about 5:1! I wonder if we'll ever see a four door version? A.J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 On 10/6/2024 at 8:38 PM, Daddyfink said: So, who is buying these? Because my LHS is not ordering any of these due to poor sales of the first issue. I know I've got two of the First Edition. Our two local stores kept selling out. Took me a while to get mine. I think when the inevitable 4 door is released, it will be a bigger seller. Just like the real one. When I worked for a Ford dealer, the 4 door outsold the 2 door probably 10 to 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 9 Share Posted October 9 On 10/6/2024 at 9:38 PM, Daddyfink said: So, who is buying these? Because my LHS is not ordering any of these due to poor sales of the first issue. It's a great kit to have at Hobby Lobby and other mass retailers because it has name recognition for impulse buys and people who don't know what to buy for someone who "is into cars" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 4 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said: It's a great kit to have at Hobby Lobby and other mass retailers because it has name recognition for impulse buys and people who don't know what to buy for someone who "is into cars" Very true, no doubt I will probably end up getting one later, but, I was just curious after my LHS said they where not stocking it, unless someone ordered one, as they still have a few on the shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radretireddad Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 I’ll definitely need these to complete chronicling the Bronco lineage in my collection. Great work Mr. Goldman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radretireddad Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 On 10/8/2024 at 9:27 AM, iamsuperdan said: I know I've got two of the First Edition. Our two local stores kept selling out. Took me a while to get mine. I think when the inevitable 4 door is released, it will be a bigger seller. Just like the real one. When I worked for a Ford dealer, the 4 door outsold the 2 door probably 10 to 1. Historically, haven’t four doors as kit subjects been poor sellers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 IMHO the heart chooses a two-door, but practicality forces us into a two-doors too many type of vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted October 10 Author Share Posted October 10 10 hours ago, Radretireddad said: Historically, haven’t four doors as kit subjects been poor sellers? It might depend on if there is a 2-door version of the vehicle also, but it seems like the current Charger kit is selling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted October 10 Share Posted October 10 12 hours ago, Radretireddad said: Historically, haven’t four doors as kit subjects been poor sellers? I think the Bronco will be different, as it's the version everyone actually wants in real life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 12 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: I think the Bronco will be different, as it's the version everyone actually wants in real life. I think Luc is right, practically forces people into 4 doors. I'm not sure anyone who's a classic Bronco fan (regardless as to how old that classic actually might be) wants a 4 door. Broncos never came with back doors until this current one arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 11 Share Posted October 11 10 hours ago, niteowl7710 said: I think Luc is right, practically forces people into 4 doors. I'm not sure anyone who's a classic Bronco fan (regardless as to how old that classic actually might be) wants a 4 door. Broncos never came with back doors until this current one arrived. Bingo. And this is exactly why I support a two-door vs. four-door for the Round 2 Bronco project. Modeling is about ambitions, desires, and dreams. 1/1 scale has to defer to practicality for most. Having said that, all the comments on this thread have been very interesting and informative for me. Thank you all for sharing your views....TB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted October 11 Author Share Posted October 11 10 hours ago, niteowl7710 said: I think Luc is right, practically forces people into 4 doors. I'm not sure anyone who's a classic Bronco fan (regardless as to how old that classic actually might be) wants a 4 door. Broncos never came with back doors until this current one arrived. There are a couple of the cooler models that only come in the 4-door bodystyle (Everglades and Raptor come to mind). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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