Ron Hamilton Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I have been after a Mach I for several years, and have not been able to afford one. However, earlier this year I did get an Iron Horse Variant, which I hope to turn into a Mach1. I have a set of resin Appliance Apache wheels. Maybe I will just paint it red, assemble it, and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 (edited) It was based on this kit. I did substitute the rear panel with a copy from the 69 Mach1 custom taillights. If I recall the Iron Horse did not have the GT40 style side windows or mirrors. This was was a rescued glue bomb. Edited December 14, 2017 by vamach1 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Daddyfink said: It was after seeing Rex' build that I want to pursue the build. If I cannot recreate the gas fillers and side Windows, I am not going to worry about it. Edited December 14, 2017 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) RC2 there's a great "Put everything back in the box open up the gates" Reissue. Edited December 14, 2017 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 If anyone builds this, use the custom 37 Chevy tail light tuned around. You will need 2 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 There is at least 1 more variant of this tooling, the Autolite Special. I think it's the rarest, but could be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 The autolite version wasn't much different and was a far cry from the real car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) Roadster? Edited March 4, 2022 by Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Casey said: Roadster? Yes, with (I believe) the second issue (the Autolite version), there's a cut line on the inside of the body, to remove much of the roof as shown. A reissue would be begging for an extra tinted clear shot, Round 2 style... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 9 minutes ago, Mark said: Yes, with (I believe) the second issue (the Autolite version), there's a cut line on the inside of the body, to remove much of the roof as shown. A reissue would be begging for an extra tinted clear shot, Round 2 style... Was there a separate, wrap-around piece of "glass" included to build the roadster version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 (edited) Roadster version possibly looks like this? Had the image in a model reference folder and may have got it from an old post here. Looks pretty cool, simply the kit glass with the roof and the A pillars removed. Edited December 22, 2017 by Phirewriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Casey said: Was there a separate, wrap-around piece of "glass" included to build the roadster version? Nope, but the kit piece wraps around as on the pictured build. For some reason, I have all four versions of this car, and scrounged a second Iron Horse for the purpose of building that version also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Phirewriter said: Roadster version possibly looks like this? Had the image in a model reference folder and may have got it from an old post here. Looks pretty cool, simply the kit glass with the roof and the A pillars removed. That's an old pic of mine; but I don't remember posting it...must have been a long time ago. Just to confirm; yes, this is the roadster version of the Iron Horse built according to the instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 8:15 PM, Daddyfink said: I want this one. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 4 hours ago, unclescott58 said: I want this one. Very cool! Cheapest I saw on Ebay was $80 to $100. Someone could resin cast the body and save us all some $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 5 hours ago, unclescott58 said: I want this one. Very cool! I love the wheels and other small details over the later ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 A good chunk of the tool for that kit is in use for the 66 Mustang kit. Ertl subbed some so-so Shelby mags for the Rader WireMags tho. I'd like to see one of those Horse variants back too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 24, 2017 Share Posted December 24, 2017 On 12/22/2017 at 2:40 PM, pack rat said: That's an old pic of mine; but I don't remember posting it...must have been a long time ago. Just to confirm; yes, this is the roadster version of the Iron Horse built according to the instructions. That Roadster version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 (edited) I wouldn't be surprised to see the most recent evolution of this kit become a Round 2 reissue at some point.....TIM Edited December 25, 2017 by tim boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbaskett Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/22/2017 at 9:55 PM, vamach1 said: Cheapest I saw on Ebay was $80 to $100. Someone could resin cast the body and save us all some $$$. Yup, they go for big bucks....I have that issue and would not let it go for less.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 8:15 PM, Daddyfink said: 3 hours ago, tim boyd said: I wouldn't be surprised to see the most recent evolution of this kit become a Round 2 reissue at some point.....TIM Hmmm....an Original Art Series reissue with the above box art and I'd be happy. As cool as the model is, I doubt I'd ever build one, and I have more Appliance Apache wheels than I would ever use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Casey said: Hmmm....an Original Art Series reissue with the above box art and I'd be happy. As cool as the model is, I doubt I'd ever build one, and I have more Appliance Apache wheels than I would ever use. Did other kits come with those Apaches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Dave Darby said: Did other kits come with those Apaches? The '71 and '72 Monte Carlo annuals had them. (Probably the '70 as well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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