Reissued kits

[Mike C.]

20 minutes ago, catpack68 said:

TX3D Customs makes a 73-75 Ford truck grille.

 

Already got 3 of them.

Edited November 11, 2022 by Mike C.

[Oldcarfan27]

5 hours ago, SteveG said:

Has anyone actually built the telephone booth from this kit, being mostly all clear parts, it looks challenging to me.  I'm wondering if those parts are worth bringing back? The utility rack still exists and could easily be added back to make the telephone truck.  Thoughts.... 

-Steve

I got a TTT that came with a couple of the phone booths. Came in clear plastic. Although I've never built them, they look really cool. But would many of the newer builders even know what they are? Most have never even seen a payphone!

Be cool to have it built with a Clark Kent figure.

[stavanzer]

I've never seen any of the clear Phone Booth parts.

I wonder if Round2 got the tooling for those parts from Lindberg, or if that tooling is long gone?

[bobthehobbyguy]

On 11/11/2022 at 12:17 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

I got a TTT that came with a couple of the phone booths. Came in clear plastic. Although I've never built them, they look really cool. But would many of the newer builders even know what they are? Most have never even seen a payphone!

Be cool to have it built with a Clark Kent figure.

Having a Clark Kent figure would be cool.

[Robberbaron]

On 11/17/2022 at 9:38 AM, stavanzer said:

I've never seen any of the clear Phone Booth parts.

I wonder if Round2 got the tooling for those parts from Lindberg, or if that tooling is long gone?

Already answered:

On 11/11/2022 at 9:01 AM, SteveG said:

Has anyone actually built the telephone booth from this kit, being mostly all clear parts, it looks challenging to me.  I'm wondering if those parts are worth bringing back? The utility rack still exists and could easily be added back to make the telephone truck.  Thoughts.... 

-Steve

 

[Mike C.]

I'd like to add this one to the list. Just the bikes, trailer and gear would be fine.

 

[Oldcarfan27]

On 11/25/2022 at 7:55 AM, Robberbaron said:

Already answered:

 

Steve's response explains the truck rack, doesn't say anything about the phone booth.

[stavanzer]

1 hour ago, Oldcarfan27 said:

Steve's response explains the truck rack, doesn't say anything about the phone booth.

Yep.

[BlackSheep214]

Not a reissue but I’d love to see The Old Pro Chevy Nova kit add more optional parts and decals to build either as The Old Pro and Novacaine

[stitchdup]

I'd like to see the revell/dragon bmw e36 2 door rereleased. The 4 door is easy to find but the 3 door is near impossible and never under 100quid when you do find it

[catpack68]

Some kits I would like to see released again:

Monogram 79 Mustang Indy Pace Car

Revell 68 Firebird

Tamiya Karmann Ghia

Revell 70 Cuda/70 Sox-Martin Cuda

MPC 71,72,75 and 77 Road Runners

 

 

[BlackSheep214]

Oooo.... definitely the Tamiya Karmann Ghia. A classic indeed!

[1972coronet]

8 hours ago, catpack68 said:

Some kits I would like to see released again:

Monogram 79 Mustang Indy Pace Car Modified to 1983, then SVO, then the c.1993

Revell 68 Firebird Been a while for this one -- I missed it last time 'round

Tamiya Karmann Ghia

Revell 70 Cuda/70 Sox-Martin Cuda Even sans the S&M livery would be great! 

MPC 71,72,75 and 77 Road Runners The 1971-1972 tooling is kaput (but, who knows?); 1975 became the 1977-1978 Monaco Coupe & Force 440, and ultimately, the 1977-1978 Monaco Police Cars. 1977 was updated ad seq. to the 1980, reissued as the Fuzz Duster a few years ago.

 

 

 

[Oldcarfan27]

21 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

21 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

1977 was updated ad seq. to the 1980, reissued as the Fuzz Duster a few years ago.

At first, I was thinking you meant the 75 Roadrunner Monaco, but then realised you meant the Volare. I like the Volare Roadrunner, especially the Super Pak issue.

[oldcarfan]

Edited: This turned into more of a fantasy Christmas list!

I know these companies are doing the best they can with what they have and I really appreciate it. For my wish list, maybe Round Two could do an inventory of all the tooling they got from AMT, MPC, and whoever else and then release it. They could do a poll with a Go Fund Me twist. List of all the tooling with an estimate of how much it would cost to restore it. People could give money online for their favorite and when it's funded, the company would then reintroduce that kit. Probably a silly idea, but it might jump start some of the old tooling that's been deemed too expensive or too much trouble to reissue.

How about a re-release of the MPC snap kit Chevy Blazer with a retooled convertible top and some stock steel wheels and tires so I can do the Amity Police truck?

As for me, any of the kits I got as a kid for Christmas would be appreciated. MPC's 1971 Vega and Pinto, the 1975-ish Monza, Camaro and Firebird Formula, 1973 Dodge van and truck, so many more. They also did some less common kits, such as the Maserati Bora and the Countach, but those may have been from borrowed tooling. As for AMT, I'd love to see AMT's Open Road version of the Chevy van. They recently put the Go-Kart in a kit, but maybe they can add the Bonneville body for it and also locate the tool for the Triumph motorcycle as well?

I recently got my #1 MPC wish with the re-release of the Supra, so yay! I bought two copies and I'll buy more if it keeps the old stuff coming!

The same thing goes for Revell. I'd buy lots of the old Monogram curbsides. The Datsun 260Z, Mercedes Benz 450 SL, Porsche 911 and 924 and especially the Capri II. It'd be great to have them with new tooled wheels and tires, but I'd take them any way I could get them.

Edited December 9, 2022 by oldcarfan

[SteveG]

On 12/5/2022 at 4:11 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Steve's response explains the truck rack, doesn't say anything about the phone booth.

We don't have the clear booth inserts and I'm wondering if it would be worth the effort to bring back the booth parts if we were to reissue the TTT.  I've looked at some vintage TTT both parts, they are mostly clear pieces with almost no positive mounting locations, doesn't exactly look fun.  That's why asked if anyone actually built one. 

Steve

[BlackSheep214]

2 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

Edited: This turned into more of a fantasy Christmas list!

I know these companies are doing the best they can with what they have and I really appreciate it. For my wish list, maybe Round Two could do an inventory of all the tooling they got from AMT, MPC, and whoever else and then release it. They could do a poll with a Go Fund Me twist. List of all the tooling with an estimate of how much it would cost to restore it. People could give money online for their favorite and when it's funded, the company would then reintroduce that kit. Probably a silly idea, but it might jump start some of the old tooling that's been deemed too expensive or too much trouble to reissue.

How about a re-release of the MPC snap kit Chevy Blazer with a retooled convertible top and some stock steel wheels and tires so I can do the Amity Police truck?

As for me, any of the kits I got as a kid for Christmas would be appreciated. MPC's 1971 Vega and Pinto, the 1975-ish Monza, Camaro and Firebird Formula, 1973 Dodge van and truck, so many more. They also did some less common kits, such as the Maserati Bora and the Countach, but those may have been from borrowed tooling. As for AMT, I'd love to see AMT's Open Road version of the Chevy van. They recently put the Go-Kart in a kit, but maybe they can add the Bonneville body for it and also locate the tool for the Triumph motorcycle as well?

I recently got my #1 MPC wish with the re-release of the Supra, so yay! I bought two copies and I'll buy more if it keeps the old stuff coming!

The same thing goes for Revell. I'd buy lots of the old Monogram curbsides. The Datsun 260Z, Mercedes Benz 450 SL, Porsche 911 and 924 and especially the Capri II. It'd be great to have them with new tooled wheels and tires, but I'd take them any way I could get them.

That would be a great idea! If only Round2 would listen to their hobbyists or take your idea on board on their website. Perhaps in different categories. 

Round 2 could require a one time log-in for all to submit a survey request. 

[keyser]

4 hours ago, SteveG said:

We don't have the clear booth inserts and I'm wondering if it would be worth the effort to bring back the booth parts if we were to reissue the TTT.  I've looked at some vintage TTT both parts, they are mostly clear pieces with almost no positive mounting locations, doesn't exactly look fun.  That's why asked if anyone actually built one. 

Steve

The lack thereof was why I didn’t build mine, Steve. 

[Oldcarfan27]

On 12/9/2022 at 1:55 PM, SteveG said:

We don't have the clear booth inserts and I'm wondering if it would be worth the effort to bring back the booth parts if we were to reissue the TTT.  I've looked at some vintage TTT both parts, they are mostly clear pieces with almost no positive mounting locations, doesn't exactly look fun.  That's why asked if anyone actually built one. 

Steve

Well if you need an extra reason to expand the tooling use...

[keyser]

Chassis for that is intact in the Mummy Machine. Just add a couple things. 👍🏼

[Oldcarfan27]

50 minutes ago, keyser said:

Chassis for that is intact in the Mummy Machine. Just add a couple things. 👍🏼

No great loss.🖓

[alan barton]

On 11/11/2022 at 11:01 PM, SteveG said:

Has anyone actually built the telephone booth from this kit, being mostly all clear parts, it looks challenging to me.  I'm wondering if those parts are worth bringing back? The utility rack still exists and could easily be added back to make the telephone truck.  Thoughts.... 

-Steve

Here you go Steve!  This is the phone booth from the Touch Tone Terror.  I assembled it a few years ago but unfortunately the kit was already opened and missing a few pieces. This explains why the doors are not fitted and there is no phone in the booth. It was a bit vague to assemble but not impossible, obviously.  Biggest challenge, for me at least, was masking without scratching any of the glass.  It looks very similar to Australian aluminium phone booths that my Dad used to install around Perth. From a diorama point of view, it is a handy item to have.

I think if someone did some measuring they would find the phone booth from the MPC Phone Booth T is way too big as it was designed to hold a caricature of Stroker McGurk.  I had this kit as a teenager but not anymore but I remember it was huge!

Cheers

Alan

[stavanzer]

Some Thoughts about Round2 Reissues....

Round2 has several kits, that I believe would be very successful in todays market. The kits I have in mind are not "Hanger Shots" or Kits that seem to need vast investments in Re-Tooling. Some of them have been out recently, and others are older.

1. Cinderbug/ '27 "T" Firetruck Rod. First out in '69, with the other kit released again in '73, I think this would be a prime candidate for a Re-Issue. Based on the Evergreen '27 Model T Ford kit, it is a simple yet effective Fire Engine. Given that ICM, has been doing well with their 1914 Brass Era T Fire Equipment, I think the market would be happy with this kit. (Bonus if the ICM Fireman Figures could be included)

2. 1932 Fords. I know that we got the Vicky a few years ago, but the others have yet to show. We still have not seen the Phaeton (Touring Car), the Roadster, or the Coupe. The Coupe is the hardest to find on the Secondary Market, but all are getting harder to find. Given that the Roadster is the only source for a stock Model "B" engine, and Non-V-8 Wheels and Hubcaps, it would be great to have this it back. My ideal kit, would require adding the 4 Cylinder from the Roadster to the Coupe, but that would probably require more expense than can be justified. However, I'd still like to see it done. All three kits (Roadster, Coupe, Phaeton) could be released in exactly the same version as the last time they were run. Just give us the "Expanded Decal Sheet" that Round2 is becoming Famous for, and fresh tires, and your are set.    And For the Vicky, if it Comes back again, could we please get the "Vintage Firechief Version? Comes with some more Cool Old Fire Equipment.

3. 1972 Chevy Tow Truck/Fire Engine. The Tow Truck was last seen as "Cooter's Towtruck" from the Dukes of Hazzard, but the tooling dates back to 1968/69. The Tow Body was originally a Fire Truck Bed, and later MPC Re-used it with an added Boom to become the Tow rig. Again this is a Light Commercial/ Fire Dept. Kit. The Tow Truck version has been wanted for a long time now. It needs to have the Dual Rear Wheels, and Goodyear "Suburbanite" tires to be correct. Again, with new decals, another winner. Since Moebius will be dropping a Ford Tow Truck in 2023, now would be an ideal time to have a Round2 kit in the same field.

4. While you have the Chevy Pickup Tooling out, can we see if this kit is still in the tooling bank? A variant on the "Heavy Pedal" kit, this thing is over-the-top crazy. Unspeakably Rare, this is based on the Long Bed Tooling also, but gives a sleeper and shortbed instead. It had the Moto-Wheel Rims that are all the rage again, and might sell pretty well. Add some 55 Gallon Drums, Air Compressor or Welding Gear from one of the new Garage kits, and you have a diorama in a box. Decals from "Big Al's Big Rig Repair" would finish it off. ( Bonus if the Decals would allow Big Jake's, Big Tim's, or Big Boy's names too) 

5. Lastly, The AMT Matador Kit. I want the AMT/X kit (T220) but the T452 Mighty Mat kit might work also. This kit boasts one of the smallest Chrome Trees I have ever seen in a kit. Four Rims and a few Grille & Trim parts. But it is a great kit. To my mind, in order to sell in today's market, it has to be a 2'n'1 kit with several Intake Options ( Tunnel Ram with Twin Carbs, Unique AMT/X Scoop and a stock Air Cleaner), and at least two sets of Wheels. (Custom and Stock-most likely) This kit is not parts intensive, so beefing up the parts count, and having a banner that calls out (First Time in 50 Years) on the box top will be needed to help with the "It's not like the last AMT Kit I bought remorse" Adding One Piece Tires (most versions had the awful 2 part tires in them) and jazzing up the decals would help too. In My opinion, this kit would require the most time and effort to bring to market. The Tool has not been run in 50 years in the stock configuration, and parts might need to be found in order to complete it. But It is highest on my Holy Grail list, which is why I include it.

 

Some Final Ideas.

Beverly Hillbillies 1921 Olds. Tool up a fresh Touring Car or Depot Hack body, for a "new" kit.

1914 Stutz Bearcat. Also Tool up a fresh Touring Car or Roadster body. Also, perhaps clone a Fenderless Version of the Floorboards, and a long exhaust Manifold to allow a True Racing Version to be built. To Complete it as a Racer, you would just have to leave parts off the kit.

GMC "A-Team" Van. The Chevy Van is getting a lot of exposure. May be Time to Dig up the GMC Version (with out the A-Team tie-in) and give us This version with it's unique parts and some Extra wheel and decals.

1978 Dodge Pickup. Find the 72/73 Grille and Hood and Back date it, to the Original  Baja Brute Kit. Or, just proceed with the 78 and give us the 4x4 version that seems to have been planned. (It would be nice to get the Complete Baja Brute Roll Bar and spare gas tank back) The Brush Guard and Roll Bar from the "Thunders Truck kit would be great too!

Universal Jeep Kit. Since it has morphed into the Daisy Duke Jeep kit, can we have it back in it's Universal Jeep or Bottom's up forms. With the Half Cab, Snow Plow, and Gas Station parts. Please?

Thanks for all the new kits. And the effort needed to re-tool them.

Edited December 15, 2022 by stavanzer

[keyser]

The tow bed came before fire truck. 67/8 both had it and the crude lift crane in them. Fire truck appeared x1 in 69 annual MPC iirc

[stavanzer]

1 hour ago, keyser said:

The tow bed came before fire truck. 67/8 both had it and the crude lift crane in them. Fire truck appeared x1 in 69 annual MPC iirc

Thanks for the Correction!