Cien1986 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Hi all MCM members... i just got my new kit from hlj.com which make by ebbro ebbro is new comer in plastic kit... so i decide to pick one and lets see how it's molded And you will see this kit on Work in progress real soon.... Edited November 7, 2014 by Cien1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cien1986 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Here is the manual Edited November 7, 2014 by Cien1986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 This looks cool. Price? Is it available in the US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 For the price is 4320 Yen but you can check it on www.hlj.com for other currencies since they are shipping worldwide so i think its available almost anywhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Very cool, Henry! Thanks for showing this kit to us. I remember when those little cars were running around here. Will be on the must have list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 There is currently a review thread for these kits here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=83555 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 That isn't an engine but a popcorn popper but I still want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I remember a plumber near me had a van version as a work van for years. I was always confused by the gear stick and hand (E) brake being next each other on the dash(It was a dodgy repair,not stock). He let me have it cheap when the rear rotted out and myself and some friends wrecked it running about on some waste ground. Have to say that it was reasonably comfortable considering the bit we ran it was little better than a rocky beach. Good times that just wouldn't be allowed now. May have to look this kit out in the future and build a van for the memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hmmm... I want both versions, 4320 yen is around $36 US plus shipping. They are still scarce in the US and on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 An odd duck to make a model of. Any one have the 'why' this one was picked???? Is it popular or famous in other countries?? Cool looking kit.......I'd rather seen a Renault that was imported into the US ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) An odd duck to make a model of. Any one have the 'why' this one was picked???? Is it popular or famous in other countries?? Cool looking kit.......I'd rather seen a Renault that was imported into the US ....... Dave- These were all over Europe when I was growing up there. Simple and cheap transportation, so there's a nostalgia factor there. A kit obviously not made for the US market although I'm sure at least a few guys are planning drag cars. Edited November 25, 2014 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 This one is the 1967-'74 version, the earlier 1961-67 model had a much smaller front grille, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwaltz1 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Is Ebbro related to Tamiya? I have a Citroen 2CV van by Ebbro and most of it is Tamiya. Just wondering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young iron Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The french Renault 4, nicknamed 4L, is an institution in Europe. Pronounciation is Quatrelle. These cars were everywhere from 1961 till the late 1980's. In France they've been the most sold cars till the time really modern ones arrives on the market : 1983 Peugeot 205 and 1984 Renault Supercinq. 4Ls have been killed for the 1993 milestone, when EEC rules required Fuel injection and catalytic converters for any new car built. That also killed the much more famous 2CV. Before that, these cars were still selling well. Every french, or at least southern european family has has a 4L or a Renault 5. They were cheap, really practical, easy to maintain, fun to drive, and incredibly reliable. And more sober than VWs, for instance. You could abuse these for 20 000 kilometers, with just the classic service and ignition settings. Not bad for 1.0 liter engines ! By 1980, Renault was the largest european carmaker, thanks to these cheap 4 and 5 models. Their biggest trouble was rust. A lot, I mean A LOT of these cars have been scrapped after a crash or just important rust with good engines. In France, they're the latest trend for Youngtimers. For the same reasons they sold brand new, plus their 1000% french DNA. EBBRO took a risky bet to offer these cars in kit. But time will show they're right. When American iron's prices are skyrocketing, there's a market for these cars we enjoy on both 1:1 and 1:25 scale. This is a picture of my 1985 Renault 5. One of the lasts. 37 000 original kilometers, zero rust, original paperwork, currently for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Renault 5 was sold in the US as "Le Car" for a while. pretty capable car on the autocross course when set up properly. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young iron Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Oh yeah, I forgot these luxury Full-option (compared to the domestic ones) LeCar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwaltz1 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 I got this and a Fourgenette Van Monday from hlj. The van is even better than the sedan, it includes a sheet of cut ot Ebbro boxes for a load. Can't wait for 1/24 DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 Renault 5 was sold in the US as "Le Car" for a while. pretty capable car on the autocross course when set up properly. jb AMCs try at a very small car. Did AMC sell Gremlins in France as The Voiturette (bad joke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 This one is the 1967-'74 version, the earlier 1961-67 model had a much smaller front grille, Actually that grille came in 1968. It looks like the 1974-1978 grille is incuded as well. Heller just released a post 1978 version without the sunroof, and it looks like that one even has the updated dashboard and concealed door hinges. I wonder whether it's a Heller specific tool, or yet another variation of the Ebbro one. The Heller kit also contains accessories and decals for various French public services. I hope there will be a decal explosion from the French aftermarket (there are superb decal makers in France!), especially for the F4 van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 I wonder whether it's a Heller specific tool, or yet another variation of the Ebbro one. It's molded by Ebbro, I have one of the non sunroof bodies on the way from Ebbro in Japan, I already have the GTL upgrade parts from Ebbro as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 How/where from do/did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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