Comments on: The Inside Scoop on AMT’s 1929 Ford Model A “Mod Rod” Reissue http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:01:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: Pat Velasco http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-109148 Tue, 20 Mar 2018 07:01:27 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-109148 It took until Yesterday for meto finally get my hands on a “Mod Rod” kit. I built the original double kit in the ’60’s when I was in High School, and it was probably the most enjoyable kit I have ever built! Okay, so there’s a missing part or two for the original Ala Kart. On first fitting, the new kit is even better! My congratulations to both the designers, and the illustrators! Even without parts swapping, the new custom looks beautiful, and the stocker like the original, should build to the best’29 Model “A” street rod of any of the offerings out there!Thank You for bringing back a kit that really should spark interest in younger builders and give positive reenforcement in a kit that works, as well as really thrilling older builders like me!

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By: Bill Mathewson http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-74649 Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:16:38 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-74649 Totally agree re: an old school kit of a Model T ‘speedster’ w/ early hop up parts (Frontenac & Riley heads, magneto ignitions, headers), plus split wishbones, hairpins, early V8 quickchange diff, ’37 Ford tube front axle, etc. What’s really needed – it’s never ever been done except in resin – is a ’26-’27 Model T roadster body! (make it as a stock body w/out any mods, please!, and let the kitbashers have at it). That body would have lots of appeal – hot rods, early board cars, lakes/salt flat car, gow jobs, etc.

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By: Ragtop Man http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-58180 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:57:18 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-58180 In reply to JohnG.

RE: Newly tooled front airbag suspension

Whew, good to know it is still in the plan.

Can totally understand why the enginers would rather avoid modifying existing weld offs or modifications.

Will the nerf bars from the Mod Rod (also used in AK) and the chrome custom cowl vent be in the tool as well?

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By: Paul Hooft http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-56627 Sat, 26 Mar 2016 19:26:16 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-56627 I think what we really need is a 2 seat Fronty Ford with a real 2 seater racing body and an other chassis and engine with all those other souped up parts to make old style 1920-30’s T and A ford racers…
That will be my day…

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By: JohnG http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-54728 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:02:08 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-54728 In reply to Dave Darby.

Dave, I know the front axle on the chrome tree was the stock item relocated. Not sure what benefit there’d be in moving it back to where it was – it can easily be de-chromed for a stock build, and remains available (with plating) for the A-Venger version. As I wanted to offer as many build options as possible, the modified radius rods were left as they are, as the modified part is also needed for the A-Venger version. For this and the reasons stated above, the radius rods/bags were tooled in their entirety. Being closely involved with all aspects of the tooling – old, new, retooled or restored, I will say that our engineering team likes to avoid recreating new inserts to fit back into vintage molds. That’s why you often seen retooled parts on new, small and separate sprues.

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By: Dave Darby http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-54687 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:50:15 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-54687 Hi John,

As a former box art builder for AMT back in the 1990s, I am very excited about the upcoming Mod Rod/29 Model A re-issue. I wanted offer a bit of information, and also weigh in on the old tool Vs new tool debate, as it were. The A-Venger front axle on the chrome tree is simply the stock front axle of the 29 Model A re-located to the chrome tree. To me, it would probably make more sense to restore it to the original position, and also restore the radius rods/air bags assembly.

Regarding the old tool vs new tool, I am firmly in the Old Tool camp, and I will explain why in a comparison article I wrote for Thomas Voehringer’s Bonediggers Styrene Archaeology page when the new tool kit came out, along with a history of the Ala Kart (as of 2002). While the old tool kit is not perfect (tho hood/nose interface is a little pinched in at the top, and the air bag suspension is rather simplified, the new tool kit comes with a rather more significant can of worms. The engine is crudely rendered and drastically undersized. The cowl, hood, and nose are too square in shape, and the dash has a stucco pattern (correct) that continues into the gauges (not correct).

It would be far more cost effective (and more in keeping with Round2’s restoring the past legacy) to restore the old tool than to try and correct all of the the new tool’s faults. http://www.bonediggers.com/2-3/alakart/alakart.html Then you could have this for a future re-issue….

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By: Todd Sargis http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-54670 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:33:54 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-54670 Really looking forward to this kit. Lotsa lotsa cool vintage parts & the tires are worth the price of admission. Thank you guys!!

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By: Greg Birky http://www.collectormodel.com/round2-models/2554-the-inside-scoop-on-amts-1929-ford-model-a-mod-rod-reissue/#comment-54669 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:07:42 +0000 http://www.collectormodel.com/?p=2554#comment-54669 This is awesome news!!! Not only can we build two cool models but with a second kit I can rebuild an old original issue Ala Kart with a bunch of new pieces!!! I’m excited and will be anticipating this kits release!!!????????

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