Harpo Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I'm currently building an IMC '48 Ford Coupe, nos kit. This is another one that I built many years ago and decided to revisit in my return to modeling, but I don't remember it being this weird. Am I totally rusty, or does this kit contain some of the most ill-fitting badly molded parts ever seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsxse240 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I've NEVER had an IMC kit that fit well. I don't know off the top of my head if there is a newer 48 Ford coupe available, but I would certainly look for one. Conversely, IMC kits, with a lot of work, can be built up to some really nice models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 I tried my hand at one as a teenager. I remember it fought me every step of the way, but turned out well in the end. As a side note, only the rich kids had a big IMC collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Louis Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Is the Testors kit the same as IMC? If so, I have two of them. I can tell already that the 3 piece body is going to be a nightmare. Cut the up for modified bodies! I will rely on my Revell kit for a finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 29 minutes ago, Tom Louis said: Is the Testors kit the same as IMC? If so, I have two of them. I can tell already that the 3 piece body is going to be a nightmare. Cut the up for modified bodies! I will rely on my Revell kit for a finished product. Yes, The Testors kit is the IMC moulds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 This kit is a nightmare nothing fits right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 Is it you or the kit? It's the kit! Get the Revell version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 If I may, here are pics of the Testors kit and I think it's not a bad kit. I was intimidated by it at first, but when i started working on it, it wasn't so bad. I have the convertible as well and will build it. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 I got it done! 1946 Ford Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 18 hours ago, Mark IV said: Yes, The Testors kit is the IMC moulds. I bought two of the re-boxed Testors versions of the IMC kit- the coupe and the convertible back in the late 80's. Both had lots of flash, poor chrome and broken parts in the box. As much as I loved the subject matter at the time (and still do), I wasn't able to bring either of those kits across the finish line in a form I considered acceptable. It can be done... ...but it takes a patient and skilled builder willing to fiddle with some fitment issues, especially if you are starting with one of the later issues of these kits. The Revell 48's are easier to coax a great looking shelf model out of, and IMHO have some better proportions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlomaka Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 It is an old kit and mine had a lot of flash as well, but the key is to keep test fitting and test fit some more. Being an older kit, the details are pretty simplified, which makes fig-iting easier. It is possible to have fun with this kit, but it does have it's challenges. I made things harder for myself by modifying the chassis as well. Glad to see you finished yours. Someone found an old b&w photo of mine from quite a while ago. The doors no longer close on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 ^^ Fat Jack's '46 was exactly the reason I bought the IMC coupe. Nice job on your kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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