35 replies to this topic

[58 Impala]

Just saw this model on the shelf at my LHS, is this a reissue? Has anyone out there built one, is it any good? Kind of a steep price for the kit, was wondering if it is worth buying.

[Harry P.]

Are you sure it's not a '52 Beetle?

[Craig Irwin]

I'm with Harry, if thats the kit its nice.

[Harry P.]

If it's the kit I think he means, then yes, it's a reissue, and it's very nice. Fully detailed engine, opening hood, trunk and doors, front seatbacks tilt forward, IIRC, separate chrome trim spears, etc. I think there's also an open/closed sunroof option.

[58 Impala]

You're right Harry it was a typo., I meant 52. I think the kit box said it had the 1200cc engine. It looked like a neat kit,I think I may go ahead and buy it.

Edited by 58 Impala, 12 November 2011 - 01:38 PM.

[Craig Irwin]

I remember it being about $50 ten or more years ago. (and worth it)

[Dr. Cranky]

I haven't seen one around.

[Harry P.]

http://www3.towerhob...0001p?&I=LXBMFF

[Casey]

Yes, it's a re-issue, and as mentioned, very nice. Lots of detail throughout, but it builds a 100% stock split window Beetle.

I bought one in the '90s to use for a Durachrome Bug F/C project, so I hav every few parts left on hand, but the beltline chrome trim is indeed separate, as are the door handles, center hood trim piece, and I recall semaphore turn signals in the B-pillars. I think I paid $60 for it over a decade ago, so prices really haven't gone up that much on these kits.

Buy it. You won't regret it.

Edited by Casey, 12 November 2011 - 05:03 PM.

[Michigan Madman]

Just what I need.... ANOTHER 1:16 kit to buy!

[gpugh1976]

I think the kit box said it had the 1200cc engine.

Not if it's a '52. 1200 was a later engine.

[Harry P.]

[Junkman]

It is a reissue and it is worth every penny.
Yes, it would have a 1131cc engine, which is fiscally a 1200 in Germany. Even a 1101cc would be.

[62rebel]

in that scale there's no reason for not installing working lights. it BEGS for details and deserves them.

[Junkman]

Moving trafficators would be nice with the working lights.

[62rebel]

don't see why not.... carve them out of clear styrene; paint the surface and put a light fiber into the end... Q.E.D......

was this the same basic kit that Revell used for the "Elegant Beetle" custom Rolls nose version?

[Casey]

was this the same basic kit that Revell used for the "Elegant Beetle" custom Rolls nose version?

No, the two kits are not related. The Elegant Beetle was a Monogram kit, and the VW Kafer was a Revell AG tool. The VW Kafer is related to the 1/16 Karmann Ghia, though.

Edited by Casey, 13 November 2011 - 01:41 PM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Love it! That would make a great model!

[Swifster]

So it's not a 3n1? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[Foxer]

What we REALLY need is a 1/24-25 split window!