Wagoneer81 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I would purchase an entire CASE of these if they were ever kitted in plastic. I think that the Tucker Torpedo is a beautiful automobile! It's a crying shame that the 'Big 3" gave him such a hard time... I would have liked to see where the Tucker line eventually went with the many inovations that were being thought up at the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorvairJim Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I would purchase an entire CASE of these if they were ever kitted in plastic. I think that the Tucker Torpedo is a beautiful automobile! It's a crying shame that the 'Big 3" gave him such a hard time... I would have liked to see where the Tucker line eventually went with the many inovations that were being thought up at the time... Like several other guys have commented on prior comments: X2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacPat Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) "Tucker: how the "Big Three" worked with the government to screw him over, etc. This sure sounds familiar. The Government and Automakers working together to screw over people. What a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Tucker was a beautifully crafted Car way ahead of its time. CadillacPat Edited April 30, 2012 by CadillacPat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 Here is a great example of a Tucker project: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) It seems that if I want a new kit tooled all I have to do is spend big bucks for a resin kit or do a scrach build / conversion. In the last few years I have bought resin kits of a 72 Olds Cutlass Convertable, a 50 Olds, a 55 Chrysler 300, a 53 Hudson, a 57 Chevy 150 sedan, converted a 57 Chevy Belair hardtop into a sedan, And a Modelhaus Tucker. Edited May 5, 2012 by Craig Irwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 It seems that if I want a new kit tooled all I have to do is spend big bucks for a resin kit or do a scrach build / conversion. In the last few years I have bought resin kits of a 72 Olds Cutlass Convertable, a 50 Olds, a 55 Chrysler 300, a 53 Hudson, a 57 Chevy 150 sedan, converted a 57 Chevy Belair hardtop into a sedan, And a Modelhaus Tucker. Thanks, Craig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I also bought a 48 Chevy Coupe in resin too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 By the way, if there are any of you out there who have never seen the movie "Tucker: A Man and His Dream," do yourself a favor and see it! On demand, pay-per-view, Netflix, Hulu, whatever... just watch it! Jeff Bridges played Preston Tucker and Francis Ford Coppola directed. It's a great movie and tells you all the stuff regarding the Tucker and the background behind it, how Preston Tucker sold the idea to investors, how the "Big Three" worked with the government to screw him over, etc. A fascinating movie, even if you're not into Tuckers. That was the last movie I saw. Like you say, it was great and showed how he got screwed by the big three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 More info here on the elusive Tucker convertible: http://tuckerconvertible.com/story.php That's pretty slick, looks really good as a convertable! Needless to say, I like it.......a lot Thanks, Craig! X2, I'd definately buy at least one, then I'd go for that convertible too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darquewanderer Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I might buy one copy if it were produced, but I really doubt it. Now talk '49 Bulletnose Stude and I'd get a case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 2nd ugliest car in history, 2nd only to the hudson hornet. no thanks. as for that 47 caddy...yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTBACK340 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Rare? - you bet. Valuable? - certainly Ground breaking? - yepper Ugly as all get out? - Oh my yes.. I have zero interest in this. X2...... Just like the much anticipated Hudson kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have the Modelhaus and Mint 1/24 Tuckers. I have put it on a number of suggestions lists. But every person in the industry says the subject is too narrow for a plastic kit today. I've even suggested the NASCAR version along with a custom version to utilize the tool enough to pay for itself. And every time I get told it would never work. I still don't agree....but those with the $$$ say no...so don't hold your breath or bet the farm....etc!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 I have the Modelhaus and Mint 1/24 Tuckers. I have put it on a number of suggestions lists. But every person in the industry says the subject is too narrow for a plastic kit today. I've even suggested the NASCAR version along with a custom version to utilize the tool enough to pay for itself. And every time I get told it would never work. I still don't agree....but those with the $$$ say no...so don't hold your breath or bet the farm....etc!! But... Craig bought a resin Tucker! So there will be a plastic kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) But... Craig bought a resin Tucker! So there will be a plastic kit. That's the way it works with me!!! Edited May 5, 2012 by Dave Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Don Koolkat Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Sometimes model manufacturers wait too long on some subjects. When there are multiple versions of a subject in other mediums - resin and diecast, for example, they may have missed the boat. It is better to be the first, as if other companies see possibilities, the piece of pie becomes much smaller. When a market is flooded, the pie is gone quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeypuncher76 Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I know it's 50/50 on the looks of a Tucker abd most have never seen a real one except for pictures. Before the big "C" got me and turned my body into a barn find, I was a cross country trucker and there is a little place in Murdo, South Dakota called the murdo auto museum, he may sold it by now, but in 2005 Tuckers wife lent them one to display very differant car but in person very cool looking, they also a has Ellenor and an original cbs General Lee(318 ick.) along with 5 acres of most of our dream cars in barns that looked as they were never driven, if they're sgtill there and you ever happen across I-90 in S.D x106 or so.. it's worth the 6$. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I know it's 50/50 on the looks of a Tucker abd most have never seen a real one except for pictures. Before the big "C" got me and turned my body into a barn find, I was a cross country trucker and there is a little place in Murdo, South Dakota called the murdo auto museum, he may sold it by now, but in 2005 Tuckers wife lent them one to display very differant car but in person very cool looking, they also a has Ellenor and an original cbs General Lee(318 ick.) along with 5 acres of most of our dream cars in barns that looked as they were never driven, if they're sgtill there and you ever happen across I-90 in S.D x106 or so.. it's worth the 6$. thx Couldn't have. Vera died in 1956! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Couldn't have. Vera died in 1956! Preston Tucker died in 1956. Vera Tucker died in 1993. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Preston Tucker died in 1956. Vera Tucker died in 1993. My bad you are correct (I knew that, it's right here in front of me on the desk ) but she still could not have lent one to them in 2005! But one of the owners may have put theirs on display, although it would be a rare thing for one to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenrat Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 So why is it economically viable to tool up & produce a die cast Tucker but not a plastic kit? Is it simply the retail price is so much higher or that they will sell more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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