mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 This is another kit that I built around 30 years ago. I have 2 more builds like this to include a 66 Charger and a 69 Z28 Camaro but I've been eyeing this one for a future resto project like I'm currently taking on with my 70 Monogram Dodge Challenger in the "On the Workbench" section here. I cannot for the life of me find a manufacturer logo on it anywhere. I'll start with the pics and then a little more commentary: What I'm looking for is another kit so I can replace what needs to be replaced and add into place the things I didn't as a kid and to modify certain things this time round so I don't have front tires that hang out of the fenders a scale 6" or better. To tell you the test of time that this thing has withstood I'll show you in the next pic the temperatures it's been exposed to which bust 100+ degrees in North Texas where my parents live and where this model has been for the 30+ years. Here is the original Jo-Han display case base that it was sitting on. I literally had to pry the model off of the display base with a pocket screwdriver! Anyway if anybody can help me out with who makes this kit I'd be greatly appreciative. Thanks, Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 90% certain it's an MPC kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 90% certain it's an MPC kit. Agreed. Also odds are the '66 Charger is an MPC and the Z-28 a Revell kit, Based upon availability at the time you built these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbaskett Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Yup....It's an MPC kit.... What you see on the display base is a chemical reaction between the styrene the base is made from and the vinyl plastic that the tires are made from.... A lot of the time if you crack open a new/old kit, you usually find the tires have left their mark ( so to speak ).... And usually on a very noticeable spot.... Enjoy your re-build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks everybody! And that's definitely the kit Mike. Oh my Gawd!! It's even got that gay wing on the back of it! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 That kit was later converted to a curbside snap kit, which is available fairly cheap. It has a stock flat hood, and stock interior which your kit didn't have. If you were looking for a body, this would be a good replacement. Otherwise, there were two versions of the kit you seek. The red car as shown and there was another release with a blue car on the box, and molded in blue. I'm not sure if the content was the same or varied between the two. If indeed, you score an unbuilt kit, why not build the fresh kit and save your old model the way it is now. The two side by side will show the dramatic change in your building skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wow! People were fast in replying to this. Yea, as noted it's MPC. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 If indeed, you score an unbuilt kit, why not build the fresh kit and save your old model the way it is now. The two side by side will show the dramatic change in your building skills. I'm also a big believer in keeping the old builds as they were. I have several that I will never rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 . If indeed, you score an unbuilt kit, why not build the fresh kit and save your old model the way it is now. The two side by side will show the dramatic change in your building skills. I'm also a big believer in keeping the old builds as they were. I have several that I will never rebuild. That sounds like a plan really. In re-doing the Challenger there were some things I left the way they were just for old times sake. I'm definitely gonna put it on the list of builds. Thanks fellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Wow! People were fast in replying to this. Yea, as noted it's MPC. Scott Thank you Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 (edited) That particular kit is not terribly expensive. or to difficult to find either . It's basically a mild alteration of the Don Carlton Cuda pro stocker kit. Caine440 , a member here built one last year as a Sox and Martin car,,and it looked fantasic. So it definitly has potential to make a nice shelf piece Like mentoned already. I agree,,,,,,,And I am one who tends to leave kits I built many years ago alone and start fresh Edited February 24, 2015 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 You're right about that Bill. I appreciate all the help fellas. I have a Bf109 slated up next on the bench. With all the egging on I'm getting around here this could be the next build. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MPC-1-25-Pro-Street-Barracuda-Vintage-Plastic-Model-Kit-/111595462450?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19fb9b9f32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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