Mike Kucaba Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Kit's like that pretty much got me out of modeling...real cars and girls helped somewhat too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 In the most recent issue of the 'other' mag, Tim Boyd says that the tooling was indeed scrapped in the late '70's. But who knows? They completely retooled a couple of the old Tom Daniel kits- maybe the same could happen for this. Guys....I was told this directly, in writing, by one of the most senior people at Revell Monogram, within the last 12 months. I've known him for 35 years and he's never lied to me yet. For what it's worth....TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I would buy one if they were reissued. Kind of like to see it in 1/8 scale. I won't hold my breath. Let me introduce you to Chuck D. http://coffincorner.proboards.com/thread/18120/uncertain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Steve Scott has lowered the price. The original listing was starting at $1000.00, its been up for about a month maybe a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustbucket82 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Guys....I was told this directly, in writing, by one of the most senior people at Revell Monogram, within the last 12 months. I've known him for 35 years and he's never lied to me yet. For what it's worth....TIM I will believe this man before I will believe anybody else on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Isn't there a thread around here about the this kit and the dilemma of getting it done. Yep I think I started it. Sorta wish I had kept my mouth shut. Edited August 8, 2013 by Draggon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 At $75.oo I might be interested, but at $750.oo I'm no longer interested in obtaining that kit. I wouldn't be interested if it was 75¢! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I have always wanted the Uncertain-T kit. But no way would I pay the megabuck prices being asked. Besides, look at the T for what it is... a lot of (mostly) flat surfaces. I hope to scratch build a version someday. It wouldn't need to be 100% exact to please me. I have photos of the 1:1, and photos of the kit parts. The trick is to find a cowl, and forming the changing radius of the cabs rear vertical corners. Got to love the challenge, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgeback Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Pick up a resin one for $72 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNCERTAIN-T-RESIN-PARTS-1-24-1-25-SCALE-/221263521002?pt=AU_Toys_Hobbies_Model_Kits&hash=item33845564ea Edited August 8, 2013 by Ridgeback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 If I were interested in building a model similar to the Uncertain T show car, I'd probably start with this. But I'm not. The Uncertain T just doesn't appeal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 The Uncertain T just doesn't appeal to me. For a while there I thought I was the only one who thinks the Uncertain T is certainly ugly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrknowetall Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 For a while there I thought I was the only one who thinks the Uncertain T is certainly ugly... I was being...polite. $750 indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I doubt we'll see a new kit. Steve's been trying to make a living off a car he built back when he was a kid. He doesn't want to deal with RM, and he's looking for a payday so he'd be difficult to deal with for licensing. A model company could go ahead and tool it anyway, he probably doesn't have the funding to sue them, but again that would just be unpleasant. The Tom Daniel designs were retooled because they have a much more recognition in the hobby and he's a gentleman to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Since I didn't know what the car looked like, I started Googling and found this, which shows the history of Monogram box art and the photo shoot, extensive magazine reference, plus an alternate paint job on the original, a cutaway illustration and a diagram of how a guy scratch built one. http://www.honestcharliesplace.com/theuncertaint.htm More here, with links. http://www.tbucketplans.com/steve-scotts-uncertain-t/ Edited August 8, 2013 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) The appeal begins with the story of how the car came about.then becomes very jaded and loses its lustre when you get to the personal side of Steves life. I still like the car and hope that Steve can get his life together somehow Edited August 25, 2013 by my80malibu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think most folks want it just because it is so hard to find. I have a few kits like that and I just bought them for the sake of having them. Do I really need a mint, sealed MPC '67 Firebird? Not really, but I have one. Whoopie! And yes, I would probably buy one if it got retooled. I do like crazy show cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I think most folks want it just because it is so hard to find. I have a few kits like that and I just bought them for the sake of having them. I'm 54 and the car was before my time. I only know it because there was a model of it. I think the appeal of a new kit would be limited since it was built such a long time ago and a very small segment of the model community will remember the car. Nor is the builder a big name like Tom Daniel or Ed Roth that people will recognize. Steve Scott did this one car so very long ago. Indeed, if the kit was redone, I'd buy one since I think it's a cool version of a T. But I won't seek it out at big dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think this answers a lot of the questions brought up here : http://www.stevescottsuncertaint.com/main.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgefever Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Guy with an big ego built one fairly interesting car nearly 50 years ago and thinks the world owes him a living because of it. He must really be deluded if he thinks someone's going to bankroll him moving and setting up a "large shop" at his new house. If anyone wants to give me money to move to a new house and build a large shop, i'm all ears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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