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[Greg Myers]

But it looks like "no name" tires.

[Erik Smith]

Thanks for the video Virgil. Interesting. I guess it's not a remolded product? Just the AM kit in a Revell box. Still, a good deal for those interested.
Makes you wonder - how many kits did AM think they were gonna originally sell?

[Greg Myers]

Still, the question of the "no name " tires.

[Dave Van]

These kits that Revell is selling are re-boxed Accurate Minitures kits. These were in the warehouse when AM went under. MRC got the planes and Revell got the Vette. The molds....who knows. I had two family members that worked at the last AM in Concord NC and I packed a few kits there myself. These are 2nd gen kits with many of the fit issues corrected. A pretty decent kit IMHO.....I built a few for the original AM back in the day!

Still, the question of the "no name " tires.

Just a money issue. Neither AM or Revell want ot pay the fees to put names on tires.

Edited by Dave Van, 29 March 2012 - 12:00 PM.

[Greg Myers]

"The molds....who knows" so then . . . when they're gone, there gone ? If'n you want more than one you better jump now ?

[Casey]

"The molds....who knows" so then . . . when they're gone, there gone ? If'n you want more than one you better jump now ?

The two AM versions are available on eBay regularly from $15.00-$30.00, so I don't see any reason to rush out and pick one of the Revell re-boxed kits up ASAP. These didn't sell that well for AM, and I doubt we will be seeing them selling $50+ per kit in the near future, as there's just not that much demand for them.

[RancheroSteve]

I always thought it was shame they didn't sell better. In my eyes, it's a great subject, and even if the kit has few issues I'm glad to have it. Same goes for the McLaren. I bought a couple of each.

[Greg Myers]

I wonder if we'll see the McLaren next ?

[Erik Smith]

those smooth sidewall tires will just take some tire logo decals even easier. i know some hate tire decals but....................................

they look a ton better than some poorly brush painted white letter tires.

I agree. IIRC my version of the early AM release has tired that would be next to impossible to paint and have them look half decent.

[Casey]

I wonder if we'll see the McLaren next ?

Only if they had leftover stock when AM's remaining assets were liquidated, and then only if Revell purchased the leftovers.

[Dave Van]

I wonder if we'll see the McLaren next ?

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NO! There were no McLarens in the AM warehouse. When the first AM went under I dumpster dived 6 kits w/o boxes or decals....but for the price who could pass??
The new AM never even looked at the kit as there was some issue around licensing or the tool....never got a straight story.

[cruz]

I had started working with mine, the AM kit and purchased Harold's great resin stuff for it. I even went as far as working and filling in the chassis, I guess once I complete a few things on my table I will go ahead and finish this puppy.....

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[Dr. Cranky]

Go, Cruz, go!

[XJ6]

I went thru my stash last night..and decided that i would go ahead and build the Accurate Miniatures "1963 Corvette Grand Sport" (1965 Sebring 12-Hours) Model kit..

Did my search on here and came across this interesting thread about this subject...However i am just a bit confused...the talk about the ones on E-Bay..of this kit shows it to have a Kit Number of #424880....The Box Art appears to all be the same...But my Kit Number shows #24003..

Question: Why two different Model Kit numbers?

I have had mine for over a year....and Paid $39.99 for it back then at my LHS

And of course now that i want to build it...they are going to be easy to obtain...Go figure..

Thanks and cheers to all... Don...

Edited by XJ6, 30 March 2012 - 06:22 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

The more I look at the engine parts, the more I like it and think it'd be a great transplant engine for a hot rod.

[Dave Van]

I don't have access to my kits right this minute.....but...if AM address is Concord NC you have a 2nd gen kit for sure.
If you have a Charlotte NC address you may have a 1st or 2nd gen kit. You can't tell much by looking at the box but parts differ 1st to 2nd gen.

[Roncla]

I don't have access to my kits right this minute.....but...if AM address is Concord NC you have a 2nd gen kit for sure.
If you have a Charlotte NC address you may have a 1st or 2nd gen kit. You can't tell much by looking at the box but parts differ 1st to 2nd gen.

We were running a thread on the differences a few weeks back......

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55366&st=20

[Tonioseven]

I'd like to have two of these; one would be specifically for the engine.

[Dave Van]

Not the best pic in the world....but engine is very nice.....the kit is well worth the $20 Revell is selling it for.
This is a sample build I did for AM.

[Len Woodruff]

Not the best pic in the world....but engine is very nice.....the kit is well worth the $20 Revell is selling it for.
This is a sample build I did for AM.

Very Nice Dave. What color did you use for this build. I have always liked the darker blue best.