The Junkman Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Any Ferrari with Lusso or GTB in the title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 3 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said: All I can say is WHAA??? You're kidding right? Hey, everyone has their own ideas on what's beautiful, and you have to admit, they would certainly attract attention at your local model show. But yes, if we're going to toss out some oddball choices, how about some reasonably attractive ones? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) If we're compiling a list of 50s cars to model (or any other subject), We should collectively gather a list of top 10 most popular choices, and post that for the model companies to see. That would give them a realistic goal - rather than us wildly throwing darts at our individual favorites and hoping they pick the right target. Here's my top 10 list of 50s cars, including optional versions to increase potential sales. 1. 56 Lincoln Continental Mark II. With optional Kustom parts. Check out Richard Zocchi's chopped, yellow custom online for example. 2. 56 Cadillac Eldorado or Deville 2 door. With optional hardtop or convertible and more 50s Kustom parts. 3. Jaguar XK150. Why this beauty hasn't been a popular 1/25 kit by now is beyond me. 4. 57 Ferrari Testa Rossa. Ditto for this classic. 5. 55-57 Pontiac Safari wagon. Pontiac's version of the classic Nomad. How about an optional jacked up highboy version with 60s lace panels and sponsor decals. Think of Revell's 57 Ford wagon as an example. A hardtop would be cool too! 6. 51 Ford Victoria. I remember a sectioned Barris custom of one of these, looked soooo sleek. Stock looks good too! 7. 56 Studebaker Golden Hawk. With supercharger - Nuff said. 8. 57. Ford pick up. With fleetside and stepside options. A companion to the AMT Cameo and overdone 53-55 Ford p/u. 9. 56. Olds Fiesta or Rocket 88. So good a song was written about it. Another base for a classic custom. 10. Packard Caribbean. Any version would be a classic. It would be a sacrilege to put a custom version in this kit. How about a pick up option? Or an RV back-halved to it? Just kidding, but I did really see that done to one once! Poor thing. Honorable Mention: 51 Mercury coupe - Why hasn't this itch been scratched yet? Yes, I know I've favored cars with custom options. While I like customs, I prefer these cars stock. I suggested options to make them exciting to more buyers. Thus, more sales and higher probability to be produced - get it?! Edited February 22, 2018 by Oldcarfan27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Hasegawa already has a Testa Rossa kit that by all accounts is very nice, and Revell Germany did an XK-120, which is much nicer than an XK-150, but I could get behind that list. I might add the following to the list: 1956 Lincoln Premiere 1956 Buick 1955-6 Kaiser Manhattan They'e all been done as customs, and they all appear fairly regularly on these lists. They've also been done as large scale diecasts, so clearly there's enough demand to justify cutting a set of moulds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 More 70s,80s,and 90s full size cars.Even four door cars.Station wagons and older police cars from the 70s,as well.Plymouth Furys,Dodge Diplomats etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: Hasegawa already has a Testa Rossa kit that by all accounts is very nice, and Revell Germany did an XK-120, which is much nicer than an XK-150, but I could get behind that list. I might add the following to the list: 1956 Lincoln Premiere 1956 Buick 1955-6 Kaiser Manhattan They'e all been done as customs, and they all appear fairly regularly on these lists. They've also been done as large scale diecasts, so clearly there's enough demand to justify cutting a set of moulds. While Hasegawa may have put out a good Ferrari Testa Rossa kit, its priced well above $120+ dollars, I certainly can't afford that version. But that brings me to another question: Why is it Japanese kits can't be more competitive with other markets when it comes to pricing and presentation? I know that people will say that their prices are high due to import costs, I say I could agree up to a reasonable point. But at 3 or 4 times the cost of their competition, it seems to me maybe they could put a little less Hi-Tech and just do a straight forward all plastic kit at a competitive price and sell to more builders and less connoisseurs. If Toyota and Honda priced their cars that high above their competition, they'd have a real tough time selling them to average consumers - no matter how good they are. On the other end of the spectrum, when Japanese kits are priced cheaper, they only come with basic details - no engine, platform chassis, out of scale steering, shallow interior and toy like appearance. I'd like to build that Ferrari, but at that price, it might as well still be on my dream list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) How about any pre 1972 Dodge pickup Edited February 24, 2018 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 32 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: How about any pre 1972 Dodge pickup I'll go along with that. Especially if you go way pre-1972! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I'd like to see one of these in kit form: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Cunningham C4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 On February 21, 2018 at 9:25 PM, The Junkman said: Any Ferrari with Lusso or GTB in the title. Found your comment from a search. I've been waiting for a Hiro Lusso kit, might be getting it this month. I have a Italari 275 GTB (& GTS), and a Fujimi Daytona GTB, so I'm set for life. Meanwhile, I'll tease you with this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 On February 21, 2018 at 9:54 PM, Richard Bartrop said: The Mead, I have a Hot Wheels of that. Great suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 A 33 Willys with a full set of fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Since I really like modern Mopars, I'd love to see kits of the new generation 2018 JL Wrangler, 2019 Ram pickup, the Dodge Challenger Hellcat, Hellcat wide body, and Demon, a WK2 Grand Cherokee (Summit, Trackhawk or Trailhawk versions would be neat), the current Charger R/T and Hellcat, current 300C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefropas Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1967 Ford Galaxie redone, 68' Coronet redone, 69' Fury.... Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Lamborghini 350GT, sort of iconic car, not even a resin model out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro3bert Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) My wish list: Larger scale but 1/24 1/25 ok. 39 Ford coupe 41 Ford 4 door 51 Mercury 4 door 2013 KIA Optima (I had one 1:1). Early Bug Eyed Sprite Porsche 356A (Another car I had, 1:1) and a Porsche Spyder and 356A with a Spyder engine. Matchless Motorcycle, don't know what year but I had one way back in 1950. Corvair coupe and wagon (think that was what they were called). Auburn Speedster or sedan with Roots blower sticking out the front end How about a Horst (a real German car). Robert Edited March 17, 2018 by Ro3bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Ro3bert said: My wish list: Larger scale but 1/24 1/25 ok. 39 Ford coupe 41 Ford 4 door 51 Mercury 4 door 2013 KIA Optima (I had one 1:1). Early Bug Eyed Sprite Porsche 356A (Another car I had, 1:1) and a Porsche Spyder and 356A with a Spyder engine. Matchless Motorcycle, don't know what year but I had one way back in 1950. Corvair coupe and wagon (think that was what they were called). Auburn Speedster or sedan with Roots blower sticking out the front end How about a Horst (a real German car). Robert Robert, of those you listed a number of them are out there in either resin or plastic. Porsche 356A (Fujimi made this I believe in their EM series) Corvair Wagon (I've seen resin version available through Time Machine resin on eBay) 1939 Ford (Can be done with the various '40 Ford coupe kits done over the years in plastic) The others I'm not sure about, but the Corvair coupe can be had (you don't mention what year but I assume first gen). I've seen those in resin (I have one for a future project), or a decent restorable built up can be had at either shows or eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1957 Olds 2 door hardtop 88 with the tri-power mill. 1960 Chrysler 300 F hardtop. MGA Roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 14 hours ago, MrObsessive said: Robert, of those you listed a number of them are out there in either resin or plastic. Porsche 356A (Fujimi made this I believe in their EM series) Corvair Wagon (I've seen resin version available through Time Machine resin on eBay) 1939 Ford (Can be done with the various '40 Ford coupe kits done over the years in plastic) The others I'm not sure about, but the Corvair coupe can be had (you don't mention what year but I assume first gen). I've seen those in resin (I have one for a future project), or a decent restorable built up can be had at either shows or eBay. Bill, Is the Corvair wagon decent? Or is it the slush cast mess like my van started out as? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Psychographic said: Bill, Is the Corvair wagon decent? Or is it the slush cast mess like my van started out as? The Corvair coupe I have (a ‘64) is resin cast from Time Machine Resins on eBay. He does have good castings and while not Modelhaus quality as far as chromed parts and such, his castings are pinhole and flash free. Not slush cast in the least! ? More then likely you’ll need a donor kit (the ‘69) for tires and such, but it looks like it should, and I’ve got several kits from him that have been very good. He posts items roughly once a week, so you’ll need to do a search for him, and save him as a fave seller. You’ll get a notice when he puts up something new. Last I’ve seen of the Corvair wagon was a couple weeks ago, but I wasn’t watching it so I don’t know if it sold or not. He does seem to put one up whenever he has a round of resin kits to sell. His auctions end quickly though (five days), so you’ll have to look and act fast! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 OK David, I found an expired auction which had the Corvair wagon, but it's not sold by the same seller. If you click here, it'll take you to it. This seller is also quite good as I've gotten parts from them (a '67 Dodge Dart conversion set), and the quality is also top notch. I have to wonder if they got the master for the Corvair from Time Machine as it looks for all the world just like his. It's interesting too that when I did a search for the kit on Time Machine's eBay page, it was nowhere to be found as far as ended auctions, but I know I saw it on there as I thought about buying it before I bought the coupe several months ago. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychographic Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Thank you Bill. I did an advanced search for TM, but got nothing as far as a seller. A resin time machine kit from the movie was the closest thing that came up. This obviously is not from the place i got the van from. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I really would like to see a 40's Dodge pick-up. Would be nice to build a model of mine , when I get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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