Mr mopar Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) if a model company did them would they be a good seller? like Nascar has a big following and lots of model kits made ,for years I have followed this series and I find it more fun to watch .would like to see some kind of kit made .Like this one. Edited December 20, 2014 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Would be good to see, if they did one of the Fords and one of the Holdens. Than you could do multiple versions by just changing the decals.The Holdens are the same as the Chevrolet SS's they run in NASCAR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 That's what I was thinking ............... Decals change is all you need to do . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I would love to see kits of these! Unfortunately although Ford will run through the 2015 season, after that - they're done. Nissan, Volvo and Holden also have contracts to support teams through 2015. Mercedes Benz has shown interest, but has yet to commit. Sad to see Ford go after their long history in the series. I would however be interested in any kits done of these cars! They are more like WTCC cars with V8's stuffed in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I'd love to see kits of Holdens, Australian Fords, and Chryslers from the 60's and 70's. And not Mad Max or racing type of stuff, but showroom stock versions. Also some of the more modern utes would be cool too. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I know I'd buy a bunch. Revell Germany did many DTM cars so why not Australian V8 cars? Just as popular I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 I know I'd buy a bunch. Revell Germany did many DTM cars so why not Australian V8 cars? Just as popular I would think. I would say Germany has a bigger market due to its population plus a little over flow due to interest in Motorsport in the rest of Europe as well. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Good point. It was just selfish thinking on my part as I think the V8 Supercars put on such exciting races that everyone would share in my views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I think it would be a great idea, being able to build them , as I don't like the idea spending $2-300 on a di-cast, pre assembled. And they would be a good base for a pretty cool road car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Good point. It was just selfish thinking on my part as I think the V8 Supercars put on such exciting races that everyone would share in my views. I wasn't trying to burn you. I'm Australian and like Motorsport as well. You're right about the racing being exciting. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just got an Email from Ed Sexton on these cars looks like Revell will knot even touch them with a ten feet pole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Maybe aoshima they did the cruze how hard would a v8 be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Perhaps Aoshima's Australian distributor could have a word with them. I hear he posts on here. Seriously, if there was a chance of anyone making $$$ producing kits of these don't you think they'd be doing so? The local market is too small and while there are a few enlightened overseas viewers of the races I doubt there are enough who would buy model kits you have to put effort into (and have some skill to build) when they can buy a die cast . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Does Australia have a big enough hobby market to support a local model company producing injection-molded car kits? Like a version of Moebius or Galaxie International, and kits of Holdens and Oz market Fords/Chryslers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Does Australia have a big enough hobby market to support a local model company producing injection-molded car kits? Like a version of Moebius or Galaxie International, and kits of Holdens and Oz market Fords/Chryslers? Not sure to be honest. Drake trailers is coming out in 2015 with a plastic assembly Truck and Lowloader in 1/24 (Kenworth K200 and Drake swing wing with dolly) They're already doing diecast in 1/50. Belkits from Belgium does 1/24 rally cars and look fairly nice and seem to be doing well. I really think it depends on the market. Trucks seem to sell fairly well in Australia. Drake is really testing the waters with their product, that will decide if they do more or not. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 It made me chuckle when I read that Roger Penske announced that his group was going V8 Supercar racing in Australia just as Ford was pulling out of the series(and the whole Australian car industry is heading to the dumper).Perfect timing,RP,perfect timing.Marcus Ambrose may be back stateside sooner than he anticipated. BTW,V8 Supercars aren't anything like NASCAR Cup cars.Cup cars are tube frame,non production based cars.V8 Supercars(correct me if I'm wrong) are production car based racers with a cage system added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I believe the V8 Supercars are now using a common chassis with different engines and bodywork. Not exactly like NASCAR, but kinda the same idea. And of course, they turn left and right at every race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 I believe the V8 Supercars are now using a common chassis with different engines and bodywork. Not exactly like NASCAR, but kinda the same idea. And of course, they turn left and right at every race. You're right Steve. I prefer the old days even though I'm youngish that the car you saw race on Sunday was the car you could buy in Monday. Cheers. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Does Australia have a big enough hobby market to support a local model company producing injection-molded car kits? Like a version of Moebius or Galaxie International, and kits of Holdens and Oz market Fords/Chryslers? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Perhaps Aoshima's Australian distributor could have a word with them. I hear he posts on here. That's gold! It's a pity the market is to small here to justify producing them but I think non modellers would have a go at these. There's plenty of V8 fans that'd probably have a go at building their favourite drivers car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I'd love to see kits of Holdens, Australian Fords, and Chryslers from the 60's and 70's. And not Mad Max or racing type of stuff, but showroom stock versions. Also some of the more modern utes would be cool too. Scott X 2...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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