New additions to the collection and my next build

[ak]

Here are the latest additions to my stash! I’m not impressed with the body lines of the Demon as they aren’t well defined. Also I don’t agree with Round 2’s philosophy of producing an all new tooling and trying to make the kit “retro”. That being said, I am thankful to have this kit. It will get kit bashed with one of the AMT 71 Duster part kits I have. 
  Next the 68 Coronet convertible. This too is a “retro” kit. I’ll be using one of AMT’s 68 through 70 b body kits with this one. I’ll start posting pictures when I begin them.

[brandonk]

I preordered the Demon as they raved about it being a "new tool". Then I watched a video of review of this kit and I am not pleased with what I saw. Molded in exhaust, pinned axle, really? Seriously, we will have to use the chassis from the Duster and other parts to make this look good. I can't believe they used so my old molds for a "new tool". I was gonna order more, but I am glad I didn't. At least the grill and tail panel look the part.

[kyledehart5]

Yeah. Seems like they like to just drag out the old kit and redo the tooling. Maybe improve one or two things. Still, they do build up nicely and are pretty ok for a jumping off point. Look forward to where you take them!

[ak]

Jan 30, 2024 20:22:30 GMT -5 brandonk said:

I preordered the Demon as they raved about it being a "new tool". Then I watched a video of review of this kit and I am not pleased with what I saw. Molded in exhaust, pinned axle, really? Seriously, we will have to use the chassis from the Duster and other parts to make this look good. I can't believe they used so my old molds for a "new tool". I was gonna order more, but I am glad I didn't. At least the grill and tail panel look the part.

All of AMT’s kits based on their 68 roadrunner released back in the 1990’s are all excellent kits and I’ve bought multiples of them all! I’ve also bought a bunch of the 71 Dusters AMT did back in the day. Both of these looks like they are going in the wrong direction These two have some really good upgraded over the original kits, pale in comparison to what was available 25 to 30 years ago…Since neither of these two have parts I want to use for kit bashing there isn’t any need for me to buy multiples of them.

[TJ]

Great subjects. Too bad they're really not that good

[406 Silverado]

I'll be watching for both of these builds Alan! Great to have you back with us buddy.

BTW: I've got an automotive group build going on here right now that you could drop one of those into and you'll get a cool group build badge to go in your signature block. Here's the link if you want to check it out: Born In The USA Automotive Group Build

[lyle]

Nice additions.

[ak]

Okay, I think I’ll move the Coronet to the “Born in the USA group build! Thanks for pointing this build out Joe!

[406 Silverado]

Jan 31, 2024 14:55:09 GMT -5 ak said:

Okay, I think I’ll move the Coronet to the “Born in the USA group build! Thanks for pointing this build out Joe!

 It'll be great to have you in on the GB Alan.

[moparman18064]

I am still waiting on the 3 that I pre ordered. One was supposed to be here today- not! I can’t wait to see your Demon build.