What ever happened to the Moebius Chevy II race car?

[jbwelda]

After showing built up test shots at more than one show, it seems to have vaporized. Licensing issues (hard to believe)? Pegasus not interested (Pegasus supposedly bought Moebius)? How in the heck can something make it to test shot stage and then disappear?


jb

[fordrodnkustom]

Dec 18, 2018 13:27:52 GMT -5 jbwelda said:

After showing built up test shots at more than one show, it seems to have vaporized. Licensing issues (hard to believe)? Pegasus not interested (Pegasus supposedly bought Moebius)? How in the heck can something make it to test shot stage and then disappear?


jb

Good question. I haven't heard anything recent about it. Perhaps not enough wide interest?

Some pics of the test shot:

[jeffrey]

Dec 18, 2018 15:37:13 GMT -5 fordrodnkustom said:

Dec 18, 2018 13:27:52 GMT -5 jbwelda said:

After showing built up test shots at more than one show, it seems to have vaporized. Licensing issues (hard to believe)? Pegasus not interested (Pegasus supposedly bought Moebius)? How in the heck can something make it to test shot stage and then disappear?


jb

Good question. I haven't heard anything recent about it. Perhaps not enough wide interest?

Some pics of the test shot:






I sure would love to have one,this one would be great too.....Hope it gets built....Long time since a affordable chevy 2 stock wells was available....I've had to make my own....

[jbwelda]

I can't imagine not enough interest, but maybe I guess. Now that my memory is getting jogged by the photo, maybe I recall reading that was not really a test shot, but a 3D printed prototype. That would make a lot of difference, I was remembering a real test shot, implying that tooling was already cut and ready to go, but if it was a 3D print, all that was needed would be the file for the printer.

I really hope this thing makes it out, it is one I would seriously buy multiples of right out the gate.

jb

[Mr.409]

I read somewhere that they had licensing issues with these kits, and that's why they would be put aside for a while. I also understood that they would try to solve the issues and get these kits out, but of course I could be wrong. I've seen posts about these kits on several forums, and everywhere there has been lots of people interested in these kits, so I don't think that would be the case.

Anyway, as an owner of 1:1 scale '62 Two Door Sedan, I'm really hoping that we see these kits in the market. I'd need to buy several of each version that they are doing. The old AMT Annuals are so expensive that usually they're out of my budget range, and the Trumpeter kits are hard to find, too.

[jbwelda]

I just heard back from Pegasus and they said the Nova is still planned for a release, its just they got a bit busy buying Moebius and haven't yet cleared the decks for actual releases. He also said another large trailer is planned, and I think he said four variations on the 65/66 Ford pickup series are next up for release.

He also gave me this address: [e-mail] to contact moebius, rather than using the Pegasus email I used. He said it would be answered by the same people (him) but it was easier to keep track of customer interest etc if they could keep the separate companies in separate buckets. He also clarified the business situation: Pegasus does not own Moebius...the OWNER of Pegasus bought Moebius. He called it like one person with two cars, we can probably all relate to that.

So that was a pretty positive exchange and it still looks bright for the Nova!

jb

[fordrodnkustom]

Thanks for the update JB. Good info and news.

[plowboy]

I've seen the test shots of the '65 and '66 F-100s. The cabs look like MEARDA!. Especially the roof. They used the same wrong chassis/front suspension under them. The 352 engine looks like it was made by Lego. I'm glad I have another mint '62 in the stash. I wish Moebius would give up trying to do Ford pickups. All they do is butcher them up.

[jbwelda]

you should express your concerns directly to them via that email address I posted. Might not do any good, but they do seem open to suggestions, although in this case it might be too late to make major changes. I would probably try to be a bit more positive in your communications with them though.

jb

[Mr.409]

Thanks for the info JB! That sounds very good, hopefully we'll see then in the markets sooner or later. The test shots look very good.

When these are out, it's possible to build '63,'64 and '65 Nova versions from modern kits (Trumpeter or Moebius). Which means, all that is left that can't be done, is a '62. That said, I hope they would do one more version that would be a 1962. The differences are so small that it wouldn't be that expensive to make as it could be based on the same tooling with only some minor differences. For example, this Don Nicholson's '62 Wagon would be very cool kit, and seeing the Wagon prices in eBay, I guess there might be buyers for a kit like that.



Maybe I'll E-Mail them with the suggestion. Might not change anything, but hopefully it would make them at least think about a version like that.

[jbwelda]

I think any suggestions would be a plus, at least they will know there is interest out there.

By the way, another clarification, the guy I communicated with said no tool has been cut for the Nova, it was a three D print that was shown. So not as far along as if there were actual tooling cut.

And speaking of prices, I have been attempting to get a Trumpeter hardtop for over a year now and they go for, or at least are offered for, ridiculous money. An exception is out there right now but he wants 20+ $ shipping from Australia. I have been hoping somehow some will become as available as their Falcon/Rancheros have become, straight from China, but it hasn't happened yet. Convertibles are a bit more reasonable, but don't want one.

What is the difference between a 62 and a 63? They both had single taillights, right? Maybe the front grille was different? I don't recall too many differences and I have dug these cars since I was a kid, which is a rare exception to my feelings about most 60s, 70s and onward American kars. For some reason I always fancied having a 63 hardtop with a two-four barrel 396 and wheel well exhaust dumps.

jb

[Mr.409]

I have a few of those Trumpeter HT versions and one Convetible. I was lucky to find all of them here in Finland for reasonable price. I also scored one Boss Nova Wagon reissue for around $30, which was a pretty good deal when compared to their prices on eBay.


The biggest difference on '62 model year compared to the later models is the grill. It also has white turn signals on front as '63 has already orange ones. There are also some differences in the interior, at least the cauge cluster and door panels are one year only- items on a '62. And, also some of the exterior trim pieces and badges, like the hood ornament were different on later models. And as an owner of 1:1 scale 1962 I've noticed that parts are harder to find for 1962 year model than any other 1st gen Nova.

[jbwelda]

That Boss Nova station wagon is an abortion, I get a lump in my throat whenever I think about how that was the ending place of the once great AMT Nova wagon tool. Criminal.

jb

[Mr.409]

That's true. When I got it, I was thinking what should I build from it. It's not a good idea to try to make it stock, it would require too much modifying and scratchbuilding. I think mine will be built for NHRA's Altered class. I already have one extra Trumpeter Nova body where I can take the stock rear quarter panels to the wagon.

[jbwelda]

I am almost tempted to offer to trade you a partially built up AMT Nova Wagon for a trumpeter hardtop kit. Almost.

jb