502 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Im not aware of one being made. Is there a plastic kit or a resin kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappy625 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) i seen one on ebay about a month ago it was the first karmann ghia kit i ever seen.it was made by some company in japan.since i like those cars,i tried bidding on it. but stopped after it went over $50.00. it also had the hard top convertible option Edited April 24, 2013 by cappy625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 That some Japanese company is probably Tamiya, they make one, and you can find them on Ebay, they are worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hguenth2003 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 at least Gunze, Revell Germany and Tamiya made one. http://www.themodelingdutchman.com/boxart/box_Karmann_Ghia.jpg http://www.collectors-books.co.uk/ekmps/shops/collectorsbooks/images/vw-karmann-ghia-coupe-1-16-scale-revell-boxed-5598-p[ekm]300x225[ekm].jpg http://www.scalemates.com/products/img/9/6/1/122961-10911.jpg?nr=24138&company=tamiya&name=volkswagen%20karmann%20ghia Cheers Harald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks for the info, I'm going to try to pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappy625 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) no,wasn't tamiya.and it wasn't revell. harald the first one on your list is the one i saw. Edited April 24, 2013 by cappy625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillyb1 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks for the info, I'm going to try to pick one up. Get the Tamiya kit and save yourself from disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 The Tamiya kit, as Curtis says, is excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW Dave Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Get the Tamiya kit and save yourself from disappointment. x2 The Gunze kit isn't bad, albeit a curbside, as you can build it as a convertible OOB....correctly fitting the hardtop 'option' is pretty difficult, as the roof is molded as one clear piece with the rear and quarter glass. Given the choice between the two, I'd do the Tamiya in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman Mike Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Agreed, the Tamiya kit is great. A detailed engine is included and the fit is great. I think there were also some self adhesive PE emblems included. I´ve built one when I was a youngster, so I´m not too sure about the emblems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 I just picked up the tamiya kit $29 and some change. Some of the others on eBay were over $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Like most guys already said, by far the best Ghia in 1/24 scale is the Tamiya kit... I do believe it was recently re-issued so you should have no trouble getting it. It's nicely detailed and falls together perfectly If you're into 1/16, however, Revell also did a great kit way back when, but that's quite a rare one... And, consequently, somewhat costly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 that 1/16 is not rare at all. Over here, they are found regurarly for about 20 till 30 dollars, plus I wouldnt be suprised if they reissued that within a year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well, I did live in the Netherlands for 8 years and never saw a single one... I rarely see them on ebay, and then they are around 40 euros+... I imagine they are even harder to come by across the pond. You must have some kind of special luck sourcing these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 no, not really. There is at least 2 or 3 available per month on our version of craigslist. I think it depends on how eager you are to get one, if you dont want any, there are plenty. if you want it badly, there are none.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 if you dont want any, there are plenty. if you want it badly, there are none.. Murphy's Law! I do check Marktplaats occasionally, but no cigar... Not for the money I'm ready to pay, anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 there is one at the moment and the bids stalled at 21,my guess is you can have it for 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I will keep an eye out, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502 Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Mine arrived the other day, its a nice simple kit. Im building it for Derby City Shootout towards the end of July. I will probably start a thread up soon for it. Im going to build it similar to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) I will keep an eye out, thanks And another one, actually three http://link.marktplaats.nl/677397602 Edited May 15, 2013 by The Creative Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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