traditional Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) GMP, the diecast model manufacturer, made a few really nicely done kits of 1/18 models that you can still sometimes find on Ebay etc.....a couple of Deuces and a Fiat Topolino drag racer. The bodies are supplied primed and there are optional fenders as well as copious choices of wheels, tires, tail-lights, steering wheels, motors etc. Because of the scale (1/18) the door hinges look very realistic to me and I think they build into very nice models. I added some engine detail to both deuces.....fuel-lines, ignition lines, carb-linkages(with return springs), dip-sticks etc. and to the Coupe I also added an antenna as well as door-handles and simulated fabric roof insert. I've also swapped the modern valve covers for more traditional finned versions (not shown on all my pics) from other 1/18 models, and I finished both my hot rods with a traditional, fenderless, hi-boy look....red basecoat/clearcoat and painted 'steelies' with wide whitewalls. The fit and quality of the GMP molded parts is, in my opinion, excellent . Edited March 7, 2012 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) Edited March 6, 2012 by traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Good looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 What are some good sources for these. I checked ebay and only found one kit type. They look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traditional Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 What are some good sources for these. I checked ebay and only found one kit type. They look good! They come up from time to time on ebay, and I've seen them also at toy shows. I bought mine on Ebay a year ago, when there were always many of them at 'Buy-it-now" prices of about $60. I'm hoping these get reintroduced as ACME (the new name for GMP) kits, but in the mean time, just keep on the look-out for them. The large, interesting box art is '50s style and made to look weathered/shelf-worn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) edit: duh maybe if i had googled it i would have had a clue! sorry! i really love those rods too, now thats diecast modifications worth note! Edited March 12, 2012 by jbwelda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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