The Red Ranger Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 So considering the Truck Market is huge, or at least was until this year, There were never any late model truck model kits made to represent them. Wheres the F250 with the newer Body Style? Or how bout the latest Silverado? I mean they used to put out a few "different" kits of the same truck body, and when they actually have a new style to them there hasn't been anything for... 10 years? Weak Sauce. Also why aren't there any modern Toyota Truck kits out there? Like the only ones there are are the Lindberg 1/20 scale, or the Aoshima kits, and those pre-date the Tacoma. There has, to my knowledge, never been an actual "Tacoma" model, nor a Tundra. The new Tundra would be perfect for kit bashing, using for a monster truck body, but nothing, zilch. It's sad. Anyone know why there is a serious lack in the late model truck area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 yeah i'd like to get a model of a F150-F650 newer body style, but the just haven't came out with 'em yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 yeah i'd like to get a model of a F150-F650 newer body style, but the just haven't came out with 'em yet. Anyone who is in the same boat as me and Viz should post here, and I will take this information and send it to a few people that I know and see if anything can come of it. It's worth a shot right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 yeah i know some people also who might be able to pull it off. i would just like for revel or amt to make a 1/24 diesel engine. i could put a diesel in so many of my projects. i've also heard of diesel dragsters that are taking the drag racing scene by storm. i wouldn't mind making one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Anyone know why there is a serious lack in the late model truck area? Pretty simple: If kitmakers thought they'd sell, they'd make them. Obviously they don't think there's enough interest out there to justify the cost of tooling up new truck kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 Pretty simple: If kitmakers thought they'd sell, they'd make them. Obviously they don't think there's enough interest out there to justify the cost of tooling up new truck kits. Thats kind of my point in starting this thread to see if there are more people interested in truck kits and informing kit makers that there is a major interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) That is my gripe too. We got a couple of recent luxury SUVs, 2 different Escalades, and the Hummer H2 but no real trucks. The last truck kit was the '99 Silvarado, the '94 Dodge Ram and the last Ford was a '91? For more truck like Suvs we have a '96 Tahoe and '97 Expedition. Edited September 4, 2009 by Aaronw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I guess it boils down for question to me which is, Modeling has downsized severely. I don't really perceive it really as being something a lot of people are exposed to, specially with Walmart and common stores dropping the models. The ones that are still searching and keeping the hobby a live are like, I think, everyone here. People who would love to build anything. I know people have preferences but I'm pretty sure even the Rat rod builder, or the muscle car manic would definitely buy up a couple late model trucks. Maybe I am wrong, and I guess how this thread goes will really tell me. I guess I may be naive when it comes to this hobby, but I don't really perceive anyone to be like "Release 6 different kinds of late model mustangs, but I don't care about any trucks". Does that make any sense at all? So I guess my question now is.... Is there really more interest for the cars they are producing vs late model trucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) I can not understand it myself. I would love too have a 80's Ford Ranger. Any new 2000's Ford pickup. I know they are stuck thinking everybody wants another 57 Chevy, 49 Mercury with a chopped top or other old cars . I think they are dead wrong. I fore one want the new cars and trucks, that's what we drive today. The old promo's of the new cars every year is what got me in too models way back then. When you were young did you want to build what you seen on the street and what your parents drove? I did. Edited September 4, 2009 by mustanglover1951 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 I can not understand it myself. I would love too have a 80's Ford Ranger. Any new 2000's Ford pickup. I know they are stuck thinking everybody wants another 57 Chevy, 49 Mercury with a chopped top or other old cars . I think they are dead wrong. I fore one want the new cars and trucks, that's what we drive today. The old promo's of the new cars every year is what got me in too models way back then. When you were young did you want to build what you seen on the street and what your parents drove? I did. I completely agree with you. I think the nostalgic factor out weighs things too much. I think this is why the industry struggles because there isn't a lot of relatability anymore with models. Even when I was a kid (mid 90's) they did a decent job of putting out current cars, but now as the industry died they stopped. This makes no economical sense. Customizing current cars is still a huge appeal to anyone, and I think catering to a certain crowd that only likes the period cars cuts your throat. I think the biggest appeal to model cars is doing customs you can't afford to do with 1:1 cars. That starts with the cars I drive, as I'm sure it does for anyone. Yes, don't get me wrong. I love late 60's muscle so much. Building old Camaros, Mustangs, GTOs, Chargers in model form is the only way I'll ever build those cars and there is an interest there, but no more than there is for a modern day HHR, or a Modern day F250. Seriously if you guys are really on the same page, let's put something together to present to Revell and Round 2, maybe we can help the Model industry strengthen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Put me in for a Tundra and Tacoma, but only if they're the extended cab versions. I don't like them with the big doord front & rear. Might as well throw in a Nissan Frontier King Cab too. Can't hurt to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGary Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 There are some diecasts of late model trucks, but nothing in plastic that I've seen. There is a Ford F-350 from the late 90's but I haven't seen it for awhile. If there was a viable market maybe a resin caster would take on making the wide fenders, wheels, and axles for duallies or kits for some imports. I have a 1:1 Dodge Ram Quad cab made in '03, but except for the Revell Dodge VTS, there don't seem to be many kits of Dodge trucks. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Hey as a former truck mechanic and Tow truck driver , I want to add my " Yea " vote to the list ! I say bring on de trucks ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Ok me being who I am, I ask This very question to my self all the time, Thanks to the big 2 we don't have very many, and if your me who builds almost nothing but trucks, you either have to pay tooth and nail, or buy junkers at yard sales, trade for junkers, which require a lot more work than a new kit, I teel ya. I already made a list of the truck, vans and suv's I'd like to see realeased in styrene, a reissue of the 60 ford pickup a '46 ford 1/2 ton a '61- '66 econoline van or pickup a '67 - '74 econoline van a '67- '72 ford f-100 - f-350 a reissue of the '73-'79 ford picup kits a '74- '79 super cab ford pickup a resisue of the '75 - '91 ford econoline van kits a reissue of the ford currier kits a '74- '79 ford crew cab pickup a '83- '92 ford ranger some reissues of the ford pickups from '80- '96 a '66 -'69 bronco roadster a '66- '73 bronco pickup a '66- '77 bronco wagon a '73-'91 GMC jimmy a '54-'55 chevy 3100 a '47- '55 GMC pickup a '67- '72 small back window GM a '60-'66 GMC pickup a reissue of all the old '67- '72 chevy's and GMC's a reissue of all the '73 - '93 dodge trucks a '94-'02 dodge ram extended cab there's plenty more were those came from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Seriously if you guys are really on the same page, let's put something together to present to Revell and Round 2, maybe we can help the Model industry strengthen. yeah i agree lets email them a letter sayin' how we would like some kits to be produced and maybe put everyones name on it or put the thread web site address so they can see what , we the customer, would like to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I can not understand it myself. I would love too have a 80's Ford Ranger. Any new 2000's Ford pickup. I know they are stuck thinking everybody wants another 57 Chevy, 49 Mercury with a chopped top or other old cars . I think they are dead wrong. I fore one want the new cars and trucks, that's what we drive today. The old promo's of the new cars every year is what got me in too models way back then. When you were young did you want to build what you seen on the street and what your parents drove? I did. Wow.....I guess that Revell was dumb and produced models that no one wanted!....OK I might be a little sarcastic about this but lets look at facts. The chopped '49 Merc.....Knockout seller. Black Widow'57.......Knockout seller. '32 Ford sedan(now 5 window)....yup a Knockout! Why ?? because the MARKET said so. I really love trucks too....Most of last years builds for me were TRUCKS !! As far as new cars , check out the Mustangs...Challengers....and Z cars.....and yes I did buy 4 of the '49 Merc kits(I'm old) I haven't gotten the '57 though. What most of us do not know about "them" is that Tom Lowe is one of us.....search his name and see what he has done and is doing for us and rather than piss and moan about what is not been made try BUYING what you like and then marketing will make more. To get back on topic Yep there are lots of great truck kits out there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Ok me being who I am, I ask This very question to my self all the time, Thanks to the big 2 we don't have very many, and if your me who builds almost nothing but trucks, you either have to pay tooth and nail, or buy junkers at yard sales, trade for junkers, which require a lot more work than a new kit, I teel ya. I already made a list of the truck, vans and suv's I'd like to see realeased in styrene, a reissue of the 60 ford pickup a '46 ford 1/2 ton a '61- '66 econoline van or pickup a '67 - '74 econoline van a '67- '72 ford f-100 - f-350 a reissue of the '73-'79 ford picup kits a '74- '79 super cab ford pickup a resisue of the '75 - '91 ford econoline van kits a reissue of the ford currier kits a '74- '79 ford crew cab pickup a '83- '92 ford ranger some reissues of the ford pickups from '80- '96 a '66 -'69 bronco roadster a '66- '73 bronco pickup a '66- '77 bronco wagon a '73-'91 GMC jimmy a '54-'55 chevy 3100 a '47- '55 GMC pickup a '67- '72 small back window GM a '60-'66 GMC pickup a reissue of all the old '67- '72 chevy's and GMC's a reissue of all the '73 - '93 dodge trucks a '94-'02 dodge ram extended cab there's plenty more were those came from. Nick....You can get many of those right now... check here: http://www.modelexpress.net/cgi-bin/modele...shop/index.html Dennis is a great guy and will cover your needs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) To get back on topic Yep there are lots of great truck kits out there!!! i agree with you there are some nice kits out there(but did you notice not a one of those is a new style truck?), but there are some ones that have not been made yet that i feel should have been made. the new mustang was a great model to build, and you see those all over the place, but also very popular vehicles that are on the road are.......TRUCKS!!! it's 2009 and they have had almost 5 years to make the new style fords, chevys, and dodges. i think that if they would make em' then more people would be want to build them. Maybe somebody that has bought a new truck walks into Michaels or Hobby Lobby, and sees a model of his/her new truck and says hey, wouldn't it be cool if i had a little model of my truck, or the persons kid see's a model of their daddy/mommys new truck and want to build one and have a new truck just like there parents have. i think that if they were to make new trucks not only would they make us happy, they would sell more models too. BTW nice job on your trucks Edited September 4, 2009 by vizio93 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 allright i e-mailed revell and told them about how we are wanting new trucks to build and gave them some ideas, maybe if enough people send some emails then they might consider it more. . probably won't get a reply until tuesday, but thats ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopdad Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Tamiya was at Fab Fords last year measuring and photographing the heck out an Early Bronco. FINALLY!!! But sadly an RC came out this summer... darn! But with all the measurements they have surely they could build the Bronco in 1:24. Granted, the RC body is awesome. So Tamiya or even Revell, PLEASE make an Early Bronco. Keep it under $25 and I will buy out every store within a 100 mile radius. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Flowers Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Wow.....I guess that Revell was dumb and produced models that no one wanted!....OK I might be a little sarcastic about this but lets look at facts. The chopped '49 Merc.....Knockout seller. Black Widow'57.......Knockout seller. '32 Ford sedan(now 5 window)....yup a Knockout! Why ?? because the MARKET said so. I really love trucks too....Most of last years builds for me were TRUCKS !! As far as new cars , check out the Mustangs...Challengers....and Z cars.....and yes I did buy 4 of the '49 Merc kits(I'm old) I haven't gotten the '57 though. What most of us do not know about "them" is that Tom Lowe is one of us.....search his name and see what he has done and is doing for us and rather than piss and moan about what is not been made try BUYING what you like and then marketing will make more. To get back on topic Yep there are lots of great truck kits out there!!! I guess it has become an old mans hobby when you are satisfied with the trucks we have now. I have bought all the trucks that are out there that I like. So how many more do I need of them ? Not one more of the old trucks. I like the new trucks. I am not pissing and moaning about it . Just the way I see it. If people don't like trucks why do they sell so well in the real world? The car thing you mentioned. Same deal with me enough of same cars just redone a little different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) i agree with you there are some nice kits out there(but did you notice not a one of those is a new style truck?), but there are some ones that have not been made yet that i feel should have been made. the new mustang was a great model to build, and you see those all over the place, but also very popular vehicles that are on the road are.......TRUCKS!!! it's 2009 and they have had almost 5 years to make the new style fords, chevys, and dodges. i think that if they would make em' then more people would be want to build them. Maybe somebody that has bought a new truck walks into Michaels or Hobby Lobby, and sees a model of his/her new truck and says hey, wouldn't it be cool if i had a little model of my truck, or the persons kid see's a model of their daddy/mommys new truck and want to build one and have a new truck just like there parents have. i think that if they were to make new trucks not only would they make us happy, they would sell more models too. I guess it has become an old mans hobby when you are satisfied with the trucks we have now. I have bought all the trucks that are out there that I like. So how many more do I need of them ? Not one more of the old trucks. I like the new trucks. I am not pissing and moaning about it . Just the way I see it. If people don't like trucks why do they sell so well in the real world? The car thing you mentioned. Same deal with me enough of same cars just redone a little different. That was exactly my point in starting this thread. I think producing even a few more modern tucks would possibly help the industry as a whole. I think continuously putting out kits that have been around forever gets stale. Yeah, everyone here still enjoy the same kits, but its not really helping bring in younger builders (unless the youngsters come from a modeling family that is). I think having a few more modern cars that younger people can identify with better would be better for the whole industry. It would bring in more money for the industry, enabling them to do even more kits. Reproducing the same cars that have been models time and time again doesn't. I have been in the hobby for 15 years, so don't get me wrong, I love older cars, I love muscle era but I just think it's a tad foolish to exclude some cars that haven't had model counterparts that are some of the most modified vehicles these days. Im not at all pissing and moaning at Revell, simply trying to express some serious interest in hopes that my wants can be fulfilled and if I am right, which I think I am, help out the hobby. I remember when the tuner scene got really big (at least in AZ) about 10 years ago, and never seeing really any imported cars from Revell feeling that mark had been missed. I feel the same way about this, and now I feel maybe I can help or something, I dunno. Edited September 5, 2009 by The Red Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abell82 Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I guess it has become an old mans hobby when you are satisfied with the trucks we have now. Yep, it sure seems that way! How else could the powers that be Justify producing a 72 Olds Cutlass? There are SO MANY other cars or trucks that they could have made. Instead they played it safe, and made a kit VERY similar to ones that had already been made. You can get the AMT 69 Version VERY cheap on Feebay. So they make a 72? I just don't get it. I know won't be purchasing the new Revell kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Ranger Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 Yep, it sure seems that way! How else could the powers that be Justify producing a 72 Olds Cutlass? There are SO MANY other cars or trucks that they could have made. Instead they played it safe, and made a kit VERY similar to ones that had already been made. You can get the AMT 69 Version VERY cheap on Feebay. So they make a 72? I just don't get it. I know won't be purchasing the new Revell kit. My feelings exactly. It's a weird thing where you feel like you milk the cow dry of the audience you still have instead of doing something new with the prospect of a bigger audience. There's no denying that the hobby has been weakened through the years, but they end up shooting themselves in the foot when they only produce the same stuff over and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 yer right , A M T 's relentless reissues of their 64 Impala "annual " , the 1962 issue of their 57 Chevrolet , and their 63 Galaxy . I know they arent trucks and I have sent personal letters to A M T over the years with never a response a thank you or anything ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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