okay , so we weren't speaking of Rommel's Rod . but i was wondering what the status of it's release is .
tenative date etc . any news ?
hb

okay , so we weren't speaking of Rommel's Rod . but i was wondering what the status of it's release is .
tenative date etc . any news ?
hb

I wish I had some news on it. A lot of small delays have pushed this way past the point we'd like it. As soon as I hear something I'll get it posted here.

Was a scale ever decided (1/32 or 1/24)?

Was a scale ever decided (1/32 or 1/24)?

I think it was 1/24 or 1/16. :)

Chris.:)

thanks Frank , just wondering if there was any "new " news .
hope it's 1/24th . imo 1/16 would take away from the classic feel of it .
hb

thanks Frank , just wondering if there was any "new " news .
hope it's 1/24th . imo 1/16 would take away from the classic feel of it .
hb

1/24 is still the leader. There was quite a surge by 1/16 as so much current military has been done in this scale. There is also a huge write in for 1/35th! Hopefully "new" news soon, I have to call Tom and see what's up!

was the original kit 1/24th ?
i know 1/35 th is a pretty standard scale with armor which would lend well for customizing .
hb

was the original kit 1/24th ?
i know 1/35 th is a pretty standard scale with armor which would lend well for customizing .
hb


I'd have to dig my old kit out, but I'm sure it was 1/24. If not, it was 1/25.

Rommels Rod is 1/24. I can't understand why Monogram never rereleased it. It was slated for release in phase 1 of the SSP releases,but I've heard they couldn't find the glass for it. Seems strange to me because they apparently had to retool the glass for the Mysterion at great cost, but the RR glass is flat and wouldn't have cost as much to do. I wonder if there was another reason.....
Frank, if RR sells (it will), would there be a chance of any of the other TD stuff coming out? Tijuana Taxi would be nice.:)

Chris.:)

I'd have to dig my old kit out, but I'm sure it was 1/24. If not, it was 1/25.I think almost all of the Monogram cars were 1/24, if I'm not mistaken.

Frank, if RR sells (it will), would there be a chance of any of the other TD stuff coming out? Tijuana Taxi would be nice.:)

Chris.:)I'll second that vote! The Tijuana Taxi is my absolute favorite Tom Daniel design, with Rommel's Rod running a very close second. Throw in the Dragon Wagon and you've got the trifecta of grail kits for most showrod collectors and Tom Daniel fans.

While we're at it, I'd like to nominate Ghost of the Red Baron as a potential re-pop. :wave:

Thanks Zombie61, I forgot about the Ghost!! I've wanted that one for a long time. :thumbsup:

Chris.:)

I'll second that vote! The Tijuana Taxi is my absolute favorite Tom Daniel design, with Rommel's Rod running a very close second. Throw in the Dragon Wagon and you've got the trifecta of grail kits for most showrod collectors and Tom Daniel fans.

While we're at it, I'd like to nominate Ghost of the Red Baron as a potential re-pop. :wave:
OOOOOOHHHHHHH...GHOST OF THE RED BARON! I forgot about that one! My one vote goes to the Ghost of the Red Baron.

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Oh hell ya release that kit again!I been wanting that kit for the longest time!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

man , i had all those TD cars . i'd love to see 'em come out again .
Rommel's Rod is sure a great place to start .
The Ghost of the Red Baron would be super cool . i'd have to get multiples of that one for sure .
hb

See what you've done Frank? You've created another monster! And it needs to be fed!!:jest:
:woohoo:

Chris.:)

Rommels Rod is 1/24. I can't understand why Monogram never rereleased it. It was slated for release in phase 1 of the SSP releases,but I've heard they couldn't find the glass for it. Seems strange to me because they apparently had to retool the glass for the Mysterion at great cost, but the RR glass is flat and wouldn't have cost as much to do. I wonder if there was another reason.....
Frank, if RR sells (it will), would there be a chance of any of the other TD stuff coming out? Tijuana Taxi would be nice.:)

Chris.:)

From what I had been told, the majority of the tooling had been gone since the mid-80's. They wanted to reissue, but were afraid of not being "pc". They would have to retool completely from what I have heard now, there is nothing left of it.

Thanks for the info Frank. The p.c. excuse sounds about right. Might also explain the Tijuana Taxi and the Ghost of the Red Baron.

Chris.:)

From what I had been told, the majority of the tooling had been gone since the mid-80's. They wanted to reissue, but were afraid of not being "pc". They would have to retool completely from what I have heard now, there is nothing left of it.

Nope they still have the mold but it has corrosion damage..they said they would fix the mold if they got enough preorders to justify the cost.well they didnt get the preorders they needed.Simple as that!

BRIAN

Nope they still have the mold but it has corrosion damage..they said they would fix the mold if they got enough preorders to justify the cost.well they didnt get the preorders they needed.Simple as that!

BRIAN


That's interesting, but not what they have been telling Tom Daniel over the years. I never recall them actually advertising or taking preorders for it in the last 15 years either. Oh well, I guess you never know!

They haven't got the sales? They released Sand Shark (modified Dog Catcher)and Hangman (modified Dragon Wagon), neither of which (especially the Sandshark) are particularly desirable, and can't justify Rommels Rod???? Doesn't seem right to me.

Chris.

They haven't got the sales? They released Sand Shark (modified Dog Catcher)and Hangman (modified Dragon Wagon), neither of which (especially the Sandshark) are particularly desirable, and can't justify Rommels Rod???? Doesn't seem right to me.

Chris.They probably consider it as a niche market with limited interest; i.e., they won't get a profitable return on their investment if they re-tool the kit. Also, as Moebius mentioned, there's the "politically correct" factor to be considered--some people seem to be overly sensitive these days and are more than willing to speak out against what they perceive as racism/sexism/nationalism. Revell reissued their Hindenburg kits recently but removed the swastikas from the tailfin decals and the box art, so it's clear they're erring on the side of caution these days. :rolleyes:

They probably consider it as a niche market with limited interest; i.e., they won't get a profitable return on their investment if they re-tool the kit. Also, as Moebius mentioned, there's the "politically correct" factor to be considered--some people seem to be overly sensitive these days and are more than willing to speak out against what they perceive as racism/sexism/nationalism. Revell reissued their Hindenburg kits recently but removed the swastikas from the tailfin decals and the box art, so it's clear they're erring on the side of caution these days. :rolleyes:

Afew years ago, some guys on Daves Showrod Rally started a petition for the rerelease of TD showcars, and I believe were politely asked by one of the Monogram execs to drop it! They were apparently unhappy about the push for them.

Chris.

PC makes me want to hurl. Somewhere along the line, people forgot the simple adage, "If it offends you, look away." I could go further, but this isn't a political forum.

That said, BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!! BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!!

Any chance of doing an equivalent Patton machine? Or a Montgomery ride?

Yes, I am being silly!

...BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!! BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!!1/24 scale suits me just fine, thankyouverymuch. ;)

Yeah. I had a 1/16 scale kit once. It was great for all the detail, but just didn't feel the same as the smaller scale. I kept it for years, but ended up selling it on eBait. Gimme good ol' 1/24 any day.

i agree . if i had a vote , it'd be , original scale , original box .
hb

PC makes me want to hurl. Somewhere along the line, people forgot the simple adage, "If it offends you, look away." I could go further, but this isn't a political forum.

That said, BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!! BIG ROMMEL'S ROD!!!

Any chance of doing an equivalent Patton machine? Or a Montgomery ride?

Yes, I am being silly!

My friend Rommel says hi "big" boy. :wave:

;)

This one is a MUST! Its one of the KOOLIST kitz ya?

Fluke , i love your BU . the windshield dirt is a nice touch .
this is such a cool kit !!
hb

Thanks dude! :)
A month ago at a local model show I had this kit on display and a lot of folks were very happy to see it after such a long time....then I told them that its planned to re-released in 08 or 09....well to say the least they were very excited.

At this point it doesn't matter to me what scale it's in. I bought it at a ridiculously low price when I was a kid 'cause the shrink wrap had been removed and somebody had taken the instructions (what WERE they thinking?!)...it would just be nice to have it again so this time I get hte joy of shuckin' off the shrink wrap.

I really hope it coms out I remember it well as a kid my friend bought it still has it displayed. I didnt get it because he had one oops :confused: If they do repop it im hoping for 1/24th scale. :woohoo:

1/24 scale makes the most sense. It would apeal for those with shelf space concerns, its the original size, many modelers never had the chance to have one and it puts it into the 'collectible' bracket.

I think it would be a MAJOR hit if the box size and artwork was the EXACTLY same as the first release except for the MONOGRAM/Mattel logo of course.

Frank...what do you think?

I think it would be a MAJOR hit if the box size and artwork was the EXACTLY same as the first release except for the MONOGRAM/Mattel logo of course.Is this the art?

http://www.showrods.com/images/rommels_rod/rommel_top

Cool box art sells. I know I've bought kits because of the art.

Thats it!

I keep my built Rod inside the original box...the entena wire is removable.

I also keep the original fold out 1969 Monogram car catalog that came with the kit with it and display it with the car at shows, people love to look through it.

1/16th would be interesting though.

I still have my original RR, from the 60's, but it is missing a couple of pieces and no box or any of that. I didn't paint it back then, left it in the molded colors. I had tons of TD kits and this (plus the TT) were the only I kept, teh rest met their doom in the "burn barrel" out back.

I wonder if anyone ever scratch built a burn barrel ......just to burn it? :freak:

I have a b/u thats incomplete and a minty original unbuilt that i didnt go too deep into the pockets for. That being said any and all scales appreciated, sorry they never did it in the 43rd scale die cast series

Man, I can't wait for the reissue of RR! Had an original when I was a kid and it was one of my faves.
Here's another Tom Daniel masterpiece that I had when I was a kid (thanks to my Dad for the build-up), and would love to take a stab at: The Dragon Wagon!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/phantom11/General%20images/dragon_big.jpg