HotRodaSaurus Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Don't know if anyone has had this discussion so here goes. Like a book with an exciting cover, box art pursuaded me which model I would buy next Who in your opinion is the greatest/favoutire box artist and what model. Models can vary IE Aurora's Horror stars(Dracula, Mummy Black lagoon etc, Monograms early Hot Rod series(Yellow Jacket, Blue Beetle etc) AMT Annuals, Revells Funny Car series, Tom Daniel, you know the score here guys and gals. And do you have a favourite artist? I dont know many so I may learn something here. Here is my fave list of boxes. If you know an artist missing let me know who he/she is please. Thanks, John. My All time fave box art of ANY kit .......AIRFIX B17G Flying Fortress. Fantastic artwork by Roy Cross. On a bomb run, engine on fire, guns blazing this has the lot to tempt anyone into modeling. 2nd fave and favourite car box Hot Rod Kit.....Li'l Coffin(1970s version). The model with the scary scene of dead trees and houses and the so CooooooL skeleton leaning on the car. Artist unknown 3rd fave is the 1957 Revell Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Artist Jack Lynnwood? If I had to pick a moden box artist I will go with the Japanese guy that signs himself Okamoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I liked the illustrations on the Renwal 66 Revival kits. Also the first issue of Tognotti's T and Wilhelm's Wonder double kit, and the Gold Cup Johan classics kits. That painting of the maroon Mercedes Benz in the German countryside was inspiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 AMT 68 Cougar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) Tom Daniel's artwork for the Revell '67 GTX, the Revell lowrider art from the mid 90's (S10, '59, '60, '64, and '65 Impala), and Trumpeter's '66 Nova by Jairus. Edited July 31, 2008 by El Destructo Inc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FactoryStock54 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I always liked the box art for Monogram's 1/72 aircraft back in the 60s; the P-36 and F8F Bearcat were masterpieces of understatement and very effective. As far as cars go? Jo-Han's classic cars had some very beautiful art; the 35 Mercedes and the 31 Cadillacs were gorgeous. Modern kits; my favorite recent work (auto) would be Jairus Watson's box art for the Galaxie '46-'48 Chevy Aerosedans. The box art for Tamiya's 1/48 WWII aircraft are also quite beautiful--I've cut them out and display them on my hobby room wall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotRodaSaurus Posted July 30, 2008 Author Share Posted July 30, 2008 I liked the illustrations on the Renwal 66 Revival kits. Also the first issue of Tognotti's T and Wilhelm's Wonder double kit, and the Gold Cup Johan classics kits. That painting of the maroon Mercedes Benz in the German countryside was inspiring. The Monogram Mecedes 540K is also in a great series. Great box art on all the Mono classic. That Mercedes is pure Cruella DeVille J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randx0 Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 (edited) I like the aurora 34 ford boxart, for the most part palmer had wonderful boxart even though their kits were turds,and hubley had neat art too Edited February 10, 2022 by randx0 Add pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 There's so many.... My favorite(s) would have to be the AMT "Trophy" kits from 67-68. The 64 Galaxie Daytona special stands out. Favorite box art/worst kit would have to be Revell's original issue 57 Nomad. This car was featured on the cover of the May(?) 67 Rod & Custom. I can't recall the name of the the owner but Dennis Ricklifs striped the beautiful flames. The car had Skylark wires on it. If you have a original box look closely at the wheels. The car is in color on the box, but has b/w chrome reverse superimposed on the car. The art work had already been approved by Revell, but the wheel difference wasn't noticed untill it was too late. Some body at (Jim Keeler?) Revell went out to the parking lot and found a car with chrome reverse wheels on them, took a picture, and they were "mounted" on the box art car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 There's so many.... My favorite(s) would have to be the AMT "Trophy" kits from 67-68. The 64 Galaxie Daytona special stands out. Favorite box art/worst kit would have to be Revell's original issue 57 Nomad. This car was featured on the cover of the May(?) 67 Rod & Custom. I can't recall the name of the the owner but Dennis Ricklifs striped the beautiful flames. The car had Skylark wires on it. If you have a original box look closely at the wheels. The car is in color on the box, but has b/w chrome reverse superimposed on the car. The art work had already been approved by Revell, but the wheel difference wasn't noticed untill it was too late. Some body at (Jim Keeler?) Revell went out to the parking lot and found a car with chrome reverse wheels on them, took a picture, and they were "mounted" on the box art car. How the heck did you know that story? Bob Paeth told me that story years ago.. but didn't say who took the picture. But the basis is correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 How the heck did you know that story? Bob Paeth told me that story years ago.. but didn't say who took the picture. But the basis is correct! It was at one of the late night pool side bull sessions at GSL '97. Jim Keeler related the story. I can't recall if Jim said/knew who took the picture. There was a lot of modeling lore spread around that night. I wish i'd had a tape recorder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think this box is one of the best ever. I think Tamiya's boxes are the slickest and most graphic. I realise not everybody likes their subject matter but you have to admit it's class stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The '68 AMT annuals and '71 MPC annuals (like the GTX, with real car artwork) are some of my favorites...as far as recent, I've been a fan of Fujimi's minimalist box art on Ferrari kits... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I like the 71' mpc annuals as well,using real pics (71t/a)and i liked the monogram kits in the late 90's when they used pics of real cars as the box art(93'camaro pace car,94'mustang cobra pace car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 (edited) I think this box is one of the best ever. I think Tamiya's boxes are the slickest and most graphic. I realise not everybody likes their subject matter but you have to admit it's class stuff. I like how they did that on their GTP cars too. Mazda 787B Sauber Mercedes C9 Nissan R89C Porsche 956 Edited July 31, 2008 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingiguana Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Gota love the Model King stuff, lots of pics, even on the inside flaps on some kits. Plus their boxes, are thicker than most other kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I'm a HUGE fan of the old 60's & early 70's kit art. It doesn't get any better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonesblues Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 My favorite is the original issue Ala Kart box art. I still have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Colmer Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Miss Deal, Revellion, and that red AMT (MPC?) blown vette roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodBurNeR Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 OH BOY! This is something i can relate to and enjoy, great topic! I can't decide which is my favorite, but pretty much any thing that came before " retouched photo of actual model" on the bottom corner RULES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zebm1 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 This is one of my all time favorites......I have been looking for a box lid in good condition to frame under glass,,,,,, an' thisun is kinda kool...... I think it's supposed to be Sebring, Flawduh an' for a Ferrari....... and early Hawk model art was pretty kool..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronster Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 How the heck did you know that story? Bob Paeth told me that story years ago.. but didn't say who took the picture. But the basis is correct! The '57 Nomad is also my favorite. If I remember the story correctly, they photographed the rims on Bob Paeth's Rambler in the parking lot. I talked to Bob on Monday about the Revellion prints, I should have thought to ask the question. Other favs are the original '53 Chevy Sedan Delivery, Miss Deal Stude, and the Triumph Drag Bike. I think the last two at least had connections to Mr. Paeth, if he didn’t do them outright. I love this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I'm a big fan of Fujimi Enthusiast kit box art. This is probably my most favorite: It'd be easy to pick one from each manufacturer. But that's my favorite. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I'm gonna hafta agree with Vanagon, that Revell 57 Chevy Nomad was probly one of the most prettiest box tops I had ever seen. Made me buy the model! I bought it knowing I couldn't build that bad boy, cause I couldn't build the ###### racer sedan with the yellow 57 on it! But MAN was that one pretty car! The 69/70 Mustang Coupes by Revell looked pretty good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasman Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 The AMT "Back to the Future" Deolorean kit has great box art. I'm biased since its one of my favorite movies but I think its looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I think this box is one of the best ever. I think Tamiya's boxes are the slickest and most graphic. I realise not everybody likes their subject matter but you have to admit it's class stuff. I used that photo as one of my references to add extra detail to the build!! It's a great piece of work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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