gtx6970 Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ok, I see there are decals out to do the Scioto/Blevins 1955 Car. And I may have to do this one ,,,, just because. So my questions is, which kit provides the best base to build on ? I know Revell use to make one, and I see there is an AMT kit out now. Keep in mind I don't need lots of details ,( opening doors, 100% accurate chassis etc etc ) just a reasonably accurate looking shelf piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 IIRC, Revell did not make a '55 Nomad kit; AMT is the only one who did. The hood, tailgate and rear window do open and I think the exhaust is molded to the chassis- it's been a looooooooooooooong time since I built one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 You do not want the newest version of the AMT Nomad Bill. It only builds stock and is silver (I think) on the box art. You should be good with any of the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 John's right...Revell made '56 and a '57 Nomads, and the exhaust is indeed molded into the chassis on the AMT '55. The only one I have in stock is the more recent big-wheel version, but the body and chassis should be the same as earlier issues and look to be well proportioned and crisply molded. If you decide you do want a more-detailed chassis, the Monogram 1/25 '55 BelAir convertible has a dandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) So this one is ok? Edited December 5, 2012 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 And avoid this one ? For the uneducated like myself on Chevrolet cars, whats the difference if they're both AMT kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 How about this one ?, I see it has drag parts in it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 So this one is ok? This one is good. It has all of the drag parts with it. It does have the molded in exhaust. If that's a problem,it can be easily fixed by cutting out the center section between the frame rails from the front back to the area in front of the gas tank and use a donor floor pan from another tri five kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 And avoid this one ? For the uneducated like myself on Chevrolet cars, whats the difference if they're both AMT kits? Yes, avoid that one if you want anything besides stock. It does show what parts it comes with on the bottom of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronw Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 And avoid this one ? For the uneducated like myself on Chevrolet cars, whats the difference if they're both AMT kits? I only have the green one, but based on others comments, the silver re-issue deleted the custom and drag parts. I'm building the green one now and can confirm it has the extra parts. Also parts to make a phantom El Camino (El Nomado?) They are the same kits, just one lacks the extra parts. It is a decent kit, somewhat simplified compared to current kits. It has a chassis plate with the frame and exhaust molded instead of seperate parts, and a metal axle for the back wheels. The 265 V-8 is ok, but there are far better engines out there if you are looking for high levels of detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10camaross Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ok, I see there are decals out to do the Scioto/Blevins 1955 Car. And I may have to do this one ,,,, just because. So my questions is, which kit provides the best base to build on ? I know Revell use to make one, and I see there is an AMT kit out now. Keep in mind I don't need lots of details ,( opening doors, 100% accurate chassis etc etc ) just a reasonably accurate looking shelf piece. I'm curious about this car, any pics who makes, the decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 curious about this car, any pics who makes, the decals? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Decals-to-build-the-Scotto-and-Blevins-55-Nomad-/251194945192?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item3a7c62aea8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I've been hearing that more and more about new versions having only the stock parts. What's up with that? and they still want the same price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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