The Revell 70 Plymouth Roadrunner Unboxing and Amazon Rant.

[@JHartModelworks]

They did a bang up job on that one. I keep meaning to grab one of these from the old lobby of hobbies...

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I've been waiting to for them to come in at our local HL, but they are never there.

[@1968fordman]

That is a very cool and fun kit to build. I'll probably never order a kit from Amazon. Thank you for the unboxing.👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. I'm really looking forward to digging into this one.

[@michaelcooke2559]

Nice choice for your next build. It is a nice kit. You need to get rid of the 6’ tall battery. I have only ordered model kits from Amazon twice, and both of them arrived packed in a box. After hearing about everyone’s bad luck with ordering kits from Amazon, I either buy from online hobby shops or eBay. Thanks for sharing.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

LOL. I did notice that battery, but I think I may just put a very small band around the base of the battery to show where the battery stops and the fender starts. LOL Amazon use to always ship in boxes. Not sure why they changed.

[@lancerevell5979]

A very timely video. I have this kit on order right now. I hope the box survives. 😮

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It is a great looking kit. I think you will like it.

[@theintake8961]

Thank you for the Amazon number Mark. I bought two kits deliberately last week to force a box and it worked! Except, my Moebius 61' Catalina was smashed before they put it in the box??? They replaced it, but I had to return the crushed kit. The Road Runner looks nice! 😎👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It's getting out of hand. Next time they want you to replace it tell them they have to pick it up from your house. It is ridiculous that they smash it, then tell you you have to take it to a receiving place to return it. That boggles my mind.

[@theintake8961]

@@grandpamarkshobbies totally agree Mark!

[@JustBelowAverageModelCars]

I bought an older issue of this kit off of eBay last month. Monogram was at its best with this era of kits, looking forward to your build and mine! Thanks!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I totally agree. There were a few of them back in the day that were just better than the rest.

[@stephenirvin4426]

That's gonna be sharp. I have a ton of Mopars now, so I have to decide on one for the group build!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I love this car, and I am going to paint it just like the box. I use to call that a bumble bee paint job way before Transformers. LOL

[@TheChance170]

I just built this kit, I lit it and cut the trunk to house the switch. First time doing all the extra detail thanks to your channel! I had a blast but I will NEVER paint anything yellow again lol. It a tough color to get right. All and all I am very happy with the kit and how it turned out. Next on the bench is the 69' Daytona from HL in the metal tin.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I use Tamiya's acrylics, and have found that if I paint the yellow using flat yellow first, then use the gloss yellow I can get a very even color. Not sure if it's just me or not, but that sure works. Looking forward to seeing how that Daytona works out. I've been eyeballing that kit for a long time.

[@TheChance170]

@grandpamarkshobbies I will try that next time! I'm used to doing military aircraft so paint doesn't have to be perfect 😅. I just recently got back into the hobby after 5 or 6 years and wanted to do cars. I am also my own worst critic.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I totally understand. The hardest critic is yourself. I'm the same way. LOL

[@davidchin350]

Nice unboxing and parts review, have fun with this build 👍

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@richiek6379]

Hey Mark. I had some tools in boxes from Amazon that were really in bad shape but no damage to the tools. Wasn't worth cryin' about though. A model kit with damage is a different story. Great unboxing! One of my friends had one. Black on black. He was a wrench so you were slammed back in those bench seats when he got on it. LOL He had a half dollar glued to the dash and dared you to grab it when he got on it. Nobody got that coin! LOL Thanks for the video. Another super job. Thanks

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I went side by side with one once, and that six pack. . . Man it was a bad day for me. LOL He ate me up.

[@richiek6379]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Yeah that's what he had the 6 pack. Hey it was a beautiful car. He tried to blow out the motor but ended up sending it into a park pond to get the insurance money. Stupid shit people have done. LOL Such a waste of a hot car.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Ohhhhh man that is sad.

[@timcarson8146]

Nice video Mark. Amazon is so strange with their decision making process on what gets a box and what doesn't. We got a couple of small items recently and they came in big boxes...some with a couple of plastic bubbles and some with the item just sliding around. So strange...

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. Yes, there doesn't seem like there is any standards for them.

[@CaptSpeirsB744]

Amazon shipping is like something out of Bizzaro World (have to be an old Superman fan to get this one). Nice kit though, thanks for showing it off.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I am that old. LOL

[@ModelCarMinion]

Too bad about the Amazon delivery, I used to order a few model kits from Amazon when I first started building 10 years ago with no problems but now their prices too high. Those kits are really well detailed, I'm looking forward to seeing your updates on it. Those back windows are very unique, I had an actual 69 Dodge Coronet 500 as my second car and loved it, I did a model to resemble it a few years ago.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I've only ordered a few from them, but the last two I really wanted and no one around here had. But now I'll just wait.

[@LennisShultz]

That doesnt look Hateful at all! That kit i built late last year im sure you remember the tribute build and the one that got it. Im gonna be on the same kit and glad your on as well! They came off the line in a blue im going to look and see what # it is, Yes as i was following you with the instructions it is pretty good with the Part # page. A Month to get things in line and i will be seing ya on the FB Shop!! Thanx Mark!!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I got very lucky with this one. I do remember that tribute build. I remember that blue too. I always like going through the instructions and seeing what they call some of the parts. Sometimes I think they just have fun naming them. LOL It's going to be hard not to start this after I finish the rescue squad.

[@DracoMeadors]

Looks like a awesome kit! You know how I hate bag shipping, been there done that.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Dude!!!!!! I've been so worried about you. Haven't heard from you in a long time. All the guys on the Facebook page are worried about you too. And Yes, bag shipping stinks. LOL

[@DracoMeadors]

@@grandpamarkshobbies I'm hoping to get back on track and on FB by Wed. I'm sorry to make everyone worry. I've just have so much going on and I hope after my doctors appts. tomorrow things can get back to what I call normal. I'm slowly trying to caught up on videos 1st before I jump on FB.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I'm just glad to see you are here. I'll tell Lennis you are OK He will feel so much better. I totally understand about playing catch up.

[@jameslarosa2396]

Looks exactly like the condition of a kit box I got from Amazon a few weeks ago. In a bag. Fortunately the kit itself was ok.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It's crazy that they send them like that. I got a web cam that was just chucked in a bag the other week. No bubble wrap, no foam, just a bag.

[@wayneburgess6591]

Bummer on that box damage. Hope you can save the body, that window frame pretzel should test your patience. I built an earlier release of this and used the bare metal foil under paint technique to detail the rear panel light definition Plymouth lettering. Worked great. Hows the rear window trim surround definition ? It was pretty light on my build and wondering if Revell may have fixed that. Gotta love that ELO !

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you. I think with a lot of hot water I'll be able to get it back to where it should be. I will have to look at the back window panel, but I thought it looked ok. I never have done the BMF on the letters yet, but I plan on trying it soon. I still rock to ELO. LOL

[@PatrickKend]

I have heard so many modelers rant about how their model boxes coming to them smashed. If i recieve one like that I will demand a full refund!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

That is exactly what I did.

[@rayrussell6258]

save yourself the trouble, just don't buy from Amazon, period.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Nope, I'm done.

[@PatrickKend]

@@rayrussell6258 they have a couple kits on there that I can’t find locally so I might buy them. Other than that I’ll just find other ways to get some of my kits

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I would surf for kits and who ever was cheaper including shipping I'd go for. Now I think I'm going to look harder instead.

[@joeb564]

Picked one up at Hobby Lobby. Will be a nice build.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Oh man that is a fun kit.

[@richardkeen5828]

I just got this kit because I like 70 Roadrunners. I'm not drawn to modern cars, as a rule. I just want a good-looking car. I'm doing my build in "Nobody Wanted White." Nothing fancy or over the top. Just a mean muscle car with a factory reputation.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I think that will look great in "Nobody Wanted White" With the black stripes. Yes.

[@danielpaulsness6951]

Nice kit 🤠

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It really is. Thanks.

[@seanh2390]

really like the box art on this one

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Yes, they sure did a great job on this one. I love it.

[@geoffhipwell2198]

You've really been getting the business from Amazon lately. Another great kit choice. You always seem to be doing the same as I'm building at the time. From the Dart, then the '34 Pick-Up, the '49 Merc unboxing. Then the '32, the Firebird, and now I can't believe you pulled out a Road Runner! Do your decals have a good 'Road Runner Bird' on the side stripes, or like mine with a lame 'boiled chicken' /'goose' ?? Anyway, it's uncanny. You take care buddy, as always, and I'll catch ya next time.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

LOL. Great Minds. I'll have to take a look at that decal sheet. I was thinking of cutting that down so it's just the roadrunner too.

[@geoffhipwell2198]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@772ModelGarage]

What video editing software do you use?

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I use Lightworks.

[@772ModelGarage]

I have not had issues with the few models I have bought from Amazon. Lucky I guess.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I'd like to think that I'm just not lucky. LOL

[@LordRusty5]

I do not order from Amazon. Every model kit I buy from eBay - be it built up or new in box - are carefully packaged and boxed! Never had a damaged model come from a seller.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I just bought one from eBay this morning and it was in the mail before I left work today. And it was an old ERTL kit that I wanted for a long LONG time.

[@LordRusty5]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Do let us know the result! All the best, my friend!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I sure will.

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

Man I had to go and check my stash and see it mine was still there... 🤣 That is a awesome kit and so sad that Amazon treated it like that and let it get smashed! Good luck on resting that A-Piller... I should have ran that phone number at the top of my video, I just showed it several times... LLAP 🖖

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

LOL. If this was yours you would have had to sit on the box. LOL I think I can get the A-Pillar back in shape. I think you did a great job getting the word out. Thanks.

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Well you can take the box outside to the driveway and use the 3 ton press on it a few time to flatten the box out... 🤣 I'm sure you can make it look ok, not great but ok. Just do what you can... You can make up a story to go with it being bent like, like they got $3 grand off the car when they bought it... 😆 LLAP 🖖

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I think I can make it look just like new, it'll just take a little time. Shoot, I'll make a new support if I have to. Now it's personal.

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

@@grandpamarkshobbies 🤣"It's Personal." Get Em Mark! 🐕😆 Have you fixed the box yet? 😁 3 tons works wonders... 🤪 Just saying! 😉 LLAP 🖖

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

When I finish I'm going to cut the top off and try and iron it before I put it away.

[@saltields7649]

What’s your other channel? Thank You for serving.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much. Here's my grilling page. kzbin.info/door/pETWl9l830hE2pzeYsCkLQ

[@rscruiser3533]

Yes ------- Amazon should know better ------ especially with these models ------ I have had other things come ---- in the BAG --- and the boxes were all squished ------ Now that you have the number for Amazon Customer Service ----- go after Revell's Customer Service about the location of these letters they place ------ maybe we'll --- ALL --- call then --------- When I was working at a Chevron Station ---- going to Auto Body School during the day back in '69 ----- I remember these two brothers would come ------- Rumbling down the street ------ could hear it before you could even see it in their new '69 Plymouth Roadrunner with a Hemi ------ Since Chevron had the highest octane at that time ------- saw a lot of cool cars come in ------ had it in the Rallye Green ----- steelie wheels with the Dog Dish hub caps ------ A real Sleeper ----- only the ----- Sound ----- gave it away ------- I don't know if they had a 8-Track though ------ with that Hemi sound ------ they probably had ----- Radio Delete -------- You held the model on its side ---- could see both sides ------- does the Door Handles stick more than they should? ------ just looks odd --------- Good Times back then ------ Thank you for Sharing ------- Hope you have a Good Weekend ------- Rodney

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Yeah, back in the day Falcon gas had high octavin, so I got to see a lot of cool cars. Those handles didn't look out of size to me. I'll look again when I start the build. Have a good one.

[@namvet6971]

Bought mine at Hobby Lobby @ 40% off....👍🏼

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

My HL hasn't had it since I started looking a few months ago, and I needed to make sure I had one for the Group Build in August.

[@ScaleSpeedworks]

Did Amazon have this kit cheap? Was it a deal too hard to pass up? There are some things Amazon does well, obviously shipping model kits is not one of them. Support your local hobby shop or a large online hobby shop. It might cost you a few more $, but seems like it might be worth the extra expense. There are so many other options!!

[@rayrussell6258]

This kit is available at Hobby Lobby, for those who do not have a nearby hobby shop.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Our HL hasn't had it in three months. I knew I shouldn't have gone with the big A. I could have gotten it on sale from HL and would still after shipping been ahead.

[@lloydfriend1060]

Your done complaining, but still highly UPSET!

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I was. Now I'm ok. Just found a few shall mom and pop places that I'll use.

[@lloydfriend1060]

@@grandpamarkshobbies Good, we need people to use the smaller stores.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I agree.

[@dacuzzz6951]

I'm building that same model

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It is a great kit. Nice detail for sure.

[@markellison1364]

That stinks about the way they ship it but I am sure that you can make it look great.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Thank you very much.

[@RickStockberger]

I got an empty bag from Amazon....

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

I think that may have set me off. LOL What did they say about that?

[@lloydfriend1060]

Keep those 8-tracks off the dash and out of the sun😅.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

LOL. I had a CCR tape on the dash. Ruined it. LOL Remember the old plastic tape holders.

[@rayrussell6258]

This kit is definitely available from Hobby Lobby. If I was you, I'd take the full-refund from Amazon when you have it, and buy the kit (and box) at Hobby Lobby's discount price. Mark, I have a better solution to the Amazon problem, I just absolutly refuse to use them. When they first began their own trucks delivery service, their driver delivering in my area was driving while looking at his hand-held GPS computer-device and crossed the center of the road, forcing me (in a hard-to-miss F-250 Super Cab) to jump the curb on my side of the road to avoid a sure collision. I turned around, chased him down, but he refused to admit he was not looking where he was going. Bottom-line, I'll never buy from them.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Our HL hasn't had the kit in three months. I was there the other day and they didn't have it, so that night I saw it on Amazon and snap bought it. Now I am regretting that.

[@rayrussell6258]

@@grandpamarkshobbies it was in short supply for awhile at my HL, disappeared a couple of weeks, but now it's back

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

It's been out of stock here for three months. I just gave up on it. Should have waited for it to go on sale and ordered it online. It would have about evened out.

[@valerycarpentier852]

Just threaten Amazon to stop buying from them. If enough people complain, they will change.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

You'd think that by loosing money they'd have changed by now.

[@terrysanders8092]

I don't get it grandpa. Why are you? Buying from amazon , not supporting a local or Hobby shop Is hobby nut models or model round up. I really found only's videos because you're buying from amazon. Shaking my head buddy

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

The only LHS near me is a Hobby Lobby, and I've taxed just about everything they have offered. I've been burned using Ebay before, and I just can't find an online HS that I've heard good things about that doesn't charge half the price of the kit for shipping. But after getting this kit I will be ordering from anywhere but the big A.

[@flyboy2610]

Midwest Model Railroad in KC sells plastic model kits. They ship quickly and pack things well. They are one of the first places I check when I can't find something locally. I've never been disappointed ordering from them.

[@robfaber3918]

Look "up upscale hobbies". The owner's name is Chris. They have always treated me well.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Just put Upscale Hobbies on my bookmark bar. Thanks.

[@grandpamarkshobbies]

Just added Midwest Model Railroad to my bookmark bar. Thanks.