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[Steve Milberry]

I had the Revell '66 GTO kit out last night looking it over,,what a great kit! Beautiful 1/1 subject, well detailed kit, looks like it should go together pretty nicely,,,I even have some P.E. for it.

So why don't I have it built yet ???? Who knows. but it got me thinking.

Anyone else have this situation where they have a beautiful kit like that but just haven't built it??

[FirePig]

Yeah, oh, yeah!

I've got several hundred!! Each one of them seemed like a really great idea at the time!

But seriously, it probably boils down to a couple: the current Revellogram 1/8 scale Big Deuce reissue and the Trumpeter American LaFrance Eagle pumper. Both are awesome kits, both deserve immediate attention. Neither has received it!

Neat question, Steve.

Dan, The Unfinished Model King

[Zoom Zoom]

Tamiya Enzo. I've got the kit (2 of them actually because they were "cheap"), C/F decals, a bunch of detail parts, and yet no interest to build it yet. I honestly think I'd have more fun building the simpler (and arguably better-looking because of the 1-piece body) Revell Enzo :roll:

Actually, as much as I love most Ferraris, the Enzo and F50 both feature styling that doesn't do much for me. The Tamiya F50 is another awesome kit that I have and haven't yet felt inspired to build.

[MonoPed]

Current Big Deuce....don't like the tires, not enough space, and......I'm too chicken.....lol!!

[PatRedmond]

Fujimi Porsche 917 Gulf. Dunno WHY I haven't..... YET...... :oops:

[crispy]

Fujimi's Ferrari Enthusiast kits. Namely the 365 GTB4 Daytona. I have three of these kits. I think I am more intimidated than anything. I will however be working on one as my winter project. I have too!
Chris

[BIGTRUCK]

Tamiya Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM 2000 , really looks cool , but the graphics that need to be done will assure this one to stay cool in the box

[Mad Modeler]

There are several but one of the first that comes to mind is the AMT 57 Vette closely followed by the AMT Starliner. Both are great kits, just haven't gotten around to putting one together yet. And it looks like I won't be doing one anytime soon either, got a smokin' deal on a Big T kit and it arrived yesterday...

[gasman]

Tamiya Cerrara GT, I have plans for it, I even got some reference pics of one I saw at the Pittsburgh vintage Grand Prix a few weeks ago. I just havent built it yet, and I don't even have the kit. its high up on my "want to Build" list. I just havent bought one yet

[mrglubaum]

Those are what I call "fondle kits"! I have a bunch of them, I wonder if I'll ever get round to building them. But I take them down and open them up on a regular basis, fondle the finely crafted parts, dry fit things, then sigh and put them back on the shelf.

A couple that come to mind are the Big Deuce and the Entex '37 Packard roadster. The Entex kit probably isn't that great, but the subject is awesome!

[7000in5th]

Those are what I call "fondle kits"! I have a bunch of them, I wonder if I'll ever get round to building them. But I take them down and open them up on a regular basis, fondle the finely crafted parts, dry fit things, then sigh and put them back on the shelf.

"Fondle kits" - I love it! A perfect description of my modeling activity. I have about worn some kits out from too much "fondling"!!!

The MonoRev 1958 Corvette is my most fondled.

[ismaelg]

Let's see: Harold Bradford's C5-R, Accurate Miniatures Grand Sport, Tamiya Enzo, Revell '67 Corvette coupe, MRC Bell 47 Helicopter, Monogram '59 Corvette and many others that are "officially" started like the Quick Skins Corvette GTP, Fujimi Gallardo, Revell Germany Ferrari 288 GTO...

Thanks,

[Tuffy's Garage]

Tamiya F50 Ferrari is the one that I keep looking at. It seems that I am afraid to build it because I am worried about making a mistake or if it comes out bad. I guess that I should just build it because it is only plastic right? :shock:

[MonoPed]

Fujimi's Ferrari Enthusiast kits. Namely the 365 GTB4 Daytona. I have three of these kits. I think I am more intimidated than anything. I will however be working on one as my winter project. I have too!
Chris

I have one of those that I am taking a step further with an HRM 365 Competizioné Coupe conversion.....that should be fun.. :wink:

[Irvin Arter Jr.]

that's a tuff one to answer for sure. The big duce and big T are on there for sure. 46-48 Chevy from Galaxle is my top one

[Mal.au]

I have a Italiri Western star, I opened the box once and it scared me half to death so I closed it and put it away for another day when we finish the extension to the house andf I finally have somewhere to leave stuff out

[Mr. Metallic]

Probably the Tamiya Enzo, or the Johan Turbine Car. Just can't find much time for BOX STOCK building.

[James Flowers]

i like the use of the term fondle kits. ido alot of that myself can,t make up my mindwitch one to start first

[Terry Love]

I have the Tamiya 1/12 Porsche 934 that I purchased the Scale Motorsports detail set for and it is still under my bed. Way, way, way to much money in it to have it setting there just waiting. I keep saying it's going to be my next build but for the last 3 years it has just sat there intimadating me. So as soon as I finish my Tamiya Lola, I'm going to start on it. Promise.