Just an FYI about the Revell 06 Mustang kits

[gasman03]

someone on another board decided to check the dimensions of a 1:1 06 Mustang to the new Revell, and the measurements come out to 1:24 scale. not 1:25th scale. since it seems like most here prefer 1:24 scale this would be good news to you, it really does'nt matter to me since I build both scales.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

IIRC, Revell/Monogram's earlier Mustangs (93-99) scaled out to 1/24 as well. AMT's were 1/25 and oddly enough they were better kits than the Revell/Monogram versions. Only hardcore American old-schoolers will hate on the Mustang for not being 1/25 scale. Nobody seeing the Mustangs built in person made any comment on scale...it just looks right, no matter what the numbers are.

Sure wish Revell scaled out their imports/compacts/tuners to 1/24

[willimo]

I noticed it was kind of large when I set it on my desk next to other models. This makes me rather happy, because the difference is just noticeable enough to drive me crazy.

[hirofkd]

I've noticed from some of the finished models on AF that those 1/24 custom wheels don't look oversized on a supposedly 1/25 scale body, and I thought it was strange, but I never expected Revell/Monogram to make a car model in 1/24 scale because of a strong opposition from their most important market--the US modelers. So the 06 Mustang kit being 1/24 scale is by far the best model related news of 2005!

added: ....which turned out to be wrong. sigh... Oh well, I have my semi-scratchbuilt Mustang, so it doesn't make much difference (except for expensive resin).

[bigfrit]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

So the 06 Mustang kit being 1/24 scale is by far the best model related news of 2005!

Nicely put into perspective.
Knowing that particular mustang is one of their hottest sellers, we can only hope that could be continued in the past!

Oli

[D_LaMz]

yes!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Well, the joke is on us and perhaps this thread should be deleted once again. The brain surgeon that measured the model vs. his new car mis-measured it. It's actually 1/25. It was checked by another modeler and backed up by the brain surgeon. Reason #8,762 why I don't participate on that board anymore.

That said, in my personal sea of 1/24 scale models my new '06 Mustang looks just fine so don't let the scale keep you from buying it.

[bigfrit]

WTF!

How can you measure wrongly?

did that guy have a 1/24 th measuring ruler instead of a 1/25th?

Oli

[D_LaMz]

damn!

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

It's pretty funny if you think about it. Speaking in generalities, the younger generation thinks it sucks if it's 1/25. The older generation thinks it sucks if it's 1/24.

Considering the source of the botched measurements, remember...playing in the tarpits is dangerous

Another fine day on teh intarweb

[willimo]

Then the 1:1 Mustangs must be giant.

[gasman03]

ohh well, this thread is worthless, but personally, I could'nt give a rats ass rather its 1:24 or 1:25, or even 1:24.5. I build both and my kit perchases are based on subject. not scale.

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

Well, the joke is on us and perhaps this thread should be deleted once again. The brain surgeon that measured the model vs. his new car mis-measured it. It's actually 1/25. It was checked by another modeler and backed up by the brain surgeon. Reason #8,762 why I don't participate on that board anymore.

That said, in my personal sea of 1/24 scale models my new '06 Mustang looks just fine so don't let the scale keep you from buying it.

Me neither. I'm still gonna get me wunnertewa dem Mustangs!!

[Vric]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

So the 06 Mustang kit being 1/24 scale is by far the best model related news of 2005!

What a shitty year we had..

[99civichic]

I don't care what scale it is, since my models are displayed on different shelves anyways, and my collection is so varied. I have 1:24 next to 1:18 below 1:25 and above 1:64. Makes for an interesting display.