Post by Alan Alexis (stavanzer) on Nov 14, 2006 6:05:25 GMT -6
Being some what new to Showcars, I thought I'd share my thoughts on the TS kit.
M any of us, may never have seen the Original, and have no clue what we are buying, with this re-pop.
Just bought it Sunday from a Local Hobby Shop.
It is a very simple kit. Parts count is low,and many of the original parts have quite a bit of flash. However, according to the "Model Round-Up" website, RC2 had to spring for an all new tool for the body. It is indeed very crisp, and totally flash free.
The engine is simplified, with an R/M style oilpan molded in halves to the engine block. No fan,just belt 'n' pulleys. The exhaust manifolds mount backwards, but it is not a mistake. The packaging on the real car was so tight, that they had to be mounted that way in order to fit the chassis.
Beautiful all chrome intake manifold, lousy, lumpy carb. No aircleaner, proably due to hood clearance/fit issues. A swap of the carb, for one with Venturi detail will improve things 200%.The engine looks to be either a Ford FE Y-block or a small block 289. Hard to tell. The block looks FE, the valve covers look 289.
Speaking of the Chassis. It is where I spotted the most flash, but even then it is easy to remove. It is a nice one, with poseable front wheels, and a nice live rear axle.
It is a fairly stock Jowett Jupiter chassis, so all Harley or VW camperman will need to scratch build will be the body and flat four engine, LOL.
The complex body is only four major parts,counting the hood.
It is clean and sharp.
The mag wheels look like Cragar SS 5 spokes, but I could be wrong. Fit of all parts looks good so far, but all I have done is test fit. The seam on the front, where the nose joins the main body looks tricky, but do-able.Ther are no decals. Instructions are the same as the original, with new warnings and copywrite dates.
The rubber-band powered turntable is a nostalgic joke, in my opinion. It looks lame, and proably performs even worse than it looks. I would be happy to be proven wrong about this, but knowing mid 1960's MPC/AMT I doubt it. That said, motorizing it would turn it into a very nice display.
My overall impression........
I was disappointed when I opened the box and saw how little I had gotten for my money. But after playing with the parts, and doing some test fitting, I am glad I bought the kit. I think it will build into a fine little Rod. I am putting it onto my "Build next" pile.
(well at least--'Start next' pile--be more accurate)
Mine has already gotten a set of old AMT 289 Cobra wire wheels, and I am looking for a set of Weber carbs to dress up the engine.
The manifold from the Cobra kit is long enough, but too narrow. It needs one half-again as wide. Hopefully my parts box will yield something.
Hope this helps.
M any of us, may never have seen the Original, and have no clue what we are buying, with this re-pop.
Just bought it Sunday from a Local Hobby Shop.
It is a very simple kit. Parts count is low,and many of the original parts have quite a bit of flash. However, according to the "Model Round-Up" website, RC2 had to spring for an all new tool for the body. It is indeed very crisp, and totally flash free.
The engine is simplified, with an R/M style oilpan molded in halves to the engine block. No fan,just belt 'n' pulleys. The exhaust manifolds mount backwards, but it is not a mistake. The packaging on the real car was so tight, that they had to be mounted that way in order to fit the chassis.
Beautiful all chrome intake manifold, lousy, lumpy carb. No aircleaner, proably due to hood clearance/fit issues. A swap of the carb, for one with Venturi detail will improve things 200%.The engine looks to be either a Ford FE Y-block or a small block 289. Hard to tell. The block looks FE, the valve covers look 289.
Speaking of the Chassis. It is where I spotted the most flash, but even then it is easy to remove. It is a nice one, with poseable front wheels, and a nice live rear axle.
It is a fairly stock Jowett Jupiter chassis, so all Harley or VW camperman will need to scratch build will be the body and flat four engine, LOL.
The complex body is only four major parts,counting the hood.
It is clean and sharp.
The mag wheels look like Cragar SS 5 spokes, but I could be wrong. Fit of all parts looks good so far, but all I have done is test fit. The seam on the front, where the nose joins the main body looks tricky, but do-able.Ther are no decals. Instructions are the same as the original, with new warnings and copywrite dates.
The rubber-band powered turntable is a nostalgic joke, in my opinion. It looks lame, and proably performs even worse than it looks. I would be happy to be proven wrong about this, but knowing mid 1960's MPC/AMT I doubt it. That said, motorizing it would turn it into a very nice display.
My overall impression........
I was disappointed when I opened the box and saw how little I had gotten for my money. But after playing with the parts, and doing some test fitting, I am glad I bought the kit. I think it will build into a fine little Rod. I am putting it onto my "Build next" pile.
(well at least--'Start next' pile--be more accurate)
Mine has already gotten a set of old AMT 289 Cobra wire wheels, and I am looking for a set of Weber carbs to dress up the engine.
The manifold from the Cobra kit is long enough, but too narrow. It needs one half-again as wide. Hopefully my parts box will yield something.
Hope this helps.
