Ghostmech

This will be a kool build!

All I need is to get David to apply the CF....or at least channel his skills  

Is this the one reviewed in the latest MCM with the $700+ price tag?

I haven't seen the MCM, but I supect it is....it has a list price of $723.00.  I paid $294 ea plus shipping which was about $50.00

BTW, it has a full cast metal floor pan...should make the car feel weighty and solid.

Here is an Opel GT Pro Street car I built many years ago.....all done in my garage.  Sure would like to get that one back and finish it!

Hey Ghost,

Not doubting you, but are you sure that picture is from the 1/12 kit?  From HLJ's site, it looks pretty positive that picture in the article is for the 1/24 scale kit:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM24327

 

Here's the 1/12:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM12047

 

The PE elements look exactly like this:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM12652

 

I have the 1/24 kit somewhere and I'm pretty sure it didn't come with the PE kit.  In fact, the earlier release (2007) of the 1/24 kit is a few dollars less at 3040Y vs the re-release (2012) at 3840Y.

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM24302

 

You'll notice that there are some key differences in the molds, the 1/12 has the transmission tunnel undercover that the 1/24 does not.  Also, the front hood is also molded in 1 piece on the 1/24, but not on the 1/12.  
 

I'm sure the reviewer on SAM had the boxes mixed up..

That's what I'm starting to think.......I think SAM and/or the review is flawed.  The picture I posted was scaned from the magazine review and it clearly states kit #12047, 1/12 scale and a $610.00 price.    I posted yours (and now my) suspicions on the SAM Forum.....I guess we'll see if it was a mixed up review.