29 Ford Model A p/u with California street choper 1/25 scale

[Jack L]

anybody see this on Model Roundup kit # RMX 4565 it is the lost Harley chopper 

[Can-Con]

Yea, it's been noticed. The thread could have had a better, more descriptive title though.

 

[Mr. Metallic]

15 hours ago, Jack L said:

anybody see this on Model Roundup kit # RMX 4565 it is the lost Harley chopper 

Doesn’t look like the Revell parts pack Harley if that’s what you’re referring to. Looks like all new tooling

edit- I stand corrected 

Edited November 3, 2024 by Mr. Metallic

[66c10]

That would be cool to see this kit release again 

[tim boyd]

11 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Doesn’t look like the Revell parts pack Harley if that’s what you’re referring to. Looks like all new tooling

To me it appears to be the original Harley parts pack chopper c. 1963, reissued once in 1982.  A "Kit" that sold for as much as $150 or more, at least until this news broke a few days ago.  Here's mine, built a few years back from the 1982 "Grease" reissue....TB 

Really great to have this one back!   TB  

[mrm]

Now, that’s some good news. 

[Richard Bartrop]

It's always good to see the '29 pickup come back, if only because it's such a nice source of vintage parts, and the chopper is a bonus, especially if it is the long long Parts Pack one.

[Daddyfink]

I hope they bring it back in Parts Pack form as well, as I do not need another '29 Pickup! 

[Richard Bartrop]

6 hours ago, Daddyfink said:

I hope they bring it back in Parts Pack form as well, as I do not need another '29 Pickup! 

I don't actually need one either, but I'll probably get one anyhow.

[Ulf]

 

 

This is by far the best Harley Davidson Chopper kit of all categories in terms of style, design and correct parts.
I and many with me would love to see a 1/8, 1/12 in the same style, original frame with cast parts, generator block, springer or telescopic fork, star hub, Andersen pegs, Bates saddle, dog bone risers, Bates lamp etc. Given how popular these Panheads are today, they should be able to sell provided they are buildable and stable which they should be able to be with today's technology. Small variations could produce several different kits.
In short, Revell, see the facts in the link below.

https://auctionet.com/sv/2171603-harley-davidson-knucklehead-chopper-unik/images

 

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[Ken Hart]

On 11/4/2024 at 9:45 AM, Daddyfink said:

I hope they bring it back in Parts Pack form as well, as I do not need another '29 Pickup! 

I don't see that happening for a couple of reasons, No. 1 being that Revell is fully aware that people will buy the kit just to get the bike. I expect to see tons of those kits at swap meets in the not-too-distant future with "No motorcycle" written on the box bottoms.

No. 2 is that parts packs have historically been poor sellers for Revell, even back when they were new. As I recall, Revell had been planning to reissue the bikes, but opted not to after the engine parts packs tanked sales-wise. 

I hope Revell still has the Triumph and BSA tools as well. If they reissue them as kit add-ons, like they're doing with the Harley, I'll happily buy whatever kits they're in just to get the bikes. 

Here's hoping also that the aftermarket steps up with 3D-printed replacement wheels that have thinner, less toy-like spokes. 

 

[RSchnell]

Definitely in for a couple of these, even though I have enough '29 Model A Pickup kits for the next 40 years. The Panhead chopper just makes it all the better!

[oldcarfan]

I've got two built 29 Fords and a couple of kits in boxes, but I'll buy another for that motorcycle. I'd love to see Revell Parts Pack releases of all those old motorcycles, I imagine they see better sales if they tie them to a vehicle kit. I have several AMT kits that I bought just for the extras. Here's hoping this reissue sells well enough to have them retool the BSA and Triumph.

[mrm]

How about Revell make a proper 32 Ford pick up based on their other 32s and then they can put whatever bike they want with it. It can be a Simson for all I care as long they actually make a somewhat new hot rod instead of one that has been build by everyone and their cousins going six generations back. 

[oldcarfan]

27 minutes ago, mrm said:

How about Revell make a proper 32 Ford pick up based on their other 32s and then they can put whatever bike they want with it. It can be a Simson for all I care as long they actually make a somewhat new hot rod instead of one that has been build by everyone and their cousins going six generations back. 

While I'd love to see a 32 pickup, especially if they did a 2n1 version, but I'd be happy just to see all the stock parts restored to the 29. Same goes for the Monogram 40 Ford truck, it would be nice to see all the stock parts there, too. Maybe even do a 39 version too.

[stavanzer]

2 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

While I'd love to see a 32 pickup, especially if they did a 2n1 version, but I'd be happy just to see all the stock parts restored to the 29. Same goes for the Monogram 40 Ford truck, it would be nice to see all the stock parts there, too. Maybe even do a 39 version too.

I think this has a far better chance of happening, than an All-New tool of a '32 Ford Pickup.

[slusher]

Great looking motor cycle on model roundups on the 1st..

[mrm]

On 12/2/2024 at 8:30 PM, oldcarfan said:

While I'd love to see a 32 pickup, especially if they did a 2n1 version, but I'd be happy just to see all the stock parts restored to the 29. Same goes for the Monogram 40 Ford truck, it would be nice to see all the stock parts there, too. Maybe even do a 39 version too.

My point is that would much rather see one all new tool every other year, than two reissues every quarter. Especially when the reissues have been redone to death over the past half a century and are not improved in any way. 

[Mr. Metallic]

On 12/2/2024 at 8:30 PM, oldcarfan said:

While I'd love to see a 32 pickup, especially if they did a 2n1 version, but I'd be happy just to see all the stock parts restored to the 29. Same goes for the Monogram 40 Ford truck, it would be nice to see all the stock parts there, too. Maybe even do a 39 version too.

What stock parts are missing from the revell 29 pickup?

[oldcarfan]

Correct me if I'm wrong as it's been a while. If I remember, it's missing the stock wheels/tires and the stock interior, there may be other things. Same with the 40 Ford, except I think it also needs a non-louvered hood.

[oldcarfan]

23 hours ago, mrm said:

My point is that would much rather see one all new tool every other year, than two reissues every quarter. Especially when the reissues have been redone to death over the past half a century and are not improved in any way. 

I feel you! I'd love to see some new kits. I suppose the manufacturers' budgets just aren't there? I'm to the point where if they redo an old kit with new/restored parts, I'll buy one just to support their efforts.

[niteowl7710]

Just because they (any manufacturer) didn't make a new tool kit of the personal hot button item you individually want doesn't mean they didn't make any new kits at all.

Edited December 7, 2024 by niteowl7710

[Mr. Metallic]

On 12/6/2024 at 4:53 PM, oldcarfan said:

Correct me if I'm wrong as it's been a while. If I remember, it's missing the stock wheels/tires and the stock interior, there may be other things. Same with the 40 Ford, except I think it also needs a non-louvered hood.

Just to clarify, you're talking about the Revell kit that has the option to build either the closed cab pickup or roadster pickup, not the Monogram kit, which has never had stock parts? I thought the Revell kit had all the stock items, but I could be wrong.

[Dave Darby]

14 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Just to clarify, you're talking about the Revell kit that has the option to build either the closed cab pickup or roadster pickup, not the Monogram kit, which has never had stock parts? I thought the Revell kit had all the stock items, but I could be wrong.

The original issue Monogram 40 Ford Pickup had stock wheels and engine parts. The Revell 29 Model A PU originally also had stock wheels, but like the 40, no reissue has had them. Otherwise, all the stock Model A parts are present, including the interior. 

[oldcarfan]

20 hours ago, Mr. Metallic said:

Just to clarify, you're talking about the Revell kit that has the option to build either the closed cab pickup or roadster pickup, not the Monogram kit, which has never had stock parts? I thought the Revell kit had all the stock items, but I could be wrong.

As far as I know, the Monogram 29 kit was never offered in a stock version unless it was at the very first issue.