Faust Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 It seems I’m not the only one who’s paralyzed by choice! A short time ago, I had a poll for which of my many Monzas people would like to see written up first! Well, when there’s that much awesomeness on display, I can see why it would be a hard decision to make. However, I was very surprised to see that three of them all tied for first! So, I personally broke the deadlock and chose the one I liked best, which was also my nephew’s favourite (he’s four and has good taste, it seems). Check out what’s inside the first of many radical custom Monza kits with this out of box look at Street Spyder! It’s an early Christmas present, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! https://adamrehorn.wordpress.com/model-kits/out-of-box-reviews/revell-1-25-1978-monza-street-spyder-oob/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Thanks, Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 The faux IMSA package in that particular kit is actually pretty close to what GM offered on the Monza Mirage in '77. I'd LOVE to have one of these little beasties with the 305. BTW Adam ,, The "Spyder" name is an homage to the '60s turbocharged Corvair Monza Spyders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Dont forget the Buick version of this kit. I wish they did the Pontiac and Olds too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 Oh my goodness... I knew there was a Japanese Skyhawk, and I knew there was a Lindy 1/32 of it (NEEEEED that!!!), but I have never, ever, EVER seen the MPC "Super Hawk" kit until now. Un- Freaking Real! Now, I MUST have that. I bet I can make a stock one, just by using the parts from my legion of Monzas!.Looking at the price on Model Roundup, though, I doubt it's one I'll own in my lifetime! Crazy! It's basically the Buick version of Black Max! Oh, a while ago, Alan suggested to me a comparison of what parts are in what kit. I've started thinking on that line; would anyone else be interested in such a comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Faust said: Oh, a while ago, Alan suggested to me a comparison of what parts are in what kit. I've started thinking on that line; would anyone else be interested in such a comparison? Yes, since the AMT Monza has been reissued it would be nice to see if any of the previous custom pieces would fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share Posted December 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: Yes, since the AMT Monza has been reissued it would be nice to see if any of the previous custom pieces would fit it. I don't know about the pieces fitting the AMT, but I can give you a breakdown of what's different/same in all the MPCs, and we can cross-figure it from there! Still need that SuperHawk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 26 minutes ago, Faust said: I don't know about the pieces fitting the AMT, but I can give you a breakdown of what's different/same in all the MPCs, and we can cross-figure it from there! Still need that SuperHawk... In the mid 90s a friends dad had an immaculate dark green Skyhawk with a tan interior. I want to say it was a 78 but I cant swear to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Bob Ellis said: Dont forget the Buick version of this kit. I wish they did the Pontiac and Olds too. There actually is a Pontiac version of this kit. The Formula Sunbird. I agree with you on the olds, a starfire firenza with the IMSA body would be boss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Isn't the Formula Sunbird a version of the Super Sypder Revell kit? Oh, Steve: Thanks for the awesome Mirage ad! It does show the flares on the MPCs are too big. Sadly... I did know the Spyder name came from the Corvair, but given it's usually used for two-seat, sometimes convertivble sports cars, using it on the Monzas just seems weird. I guess they're trying to channel the European flavour (since there's a lot of Ferrari in that design). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoDak1 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Faust said: Isn't the Formula Sunbird a version of the Super Sypder Revell kit? Im not sure, I've never looked into it, I just think it's a really cool kit very similar to this one. 16 hours ago, Faust said: Oh, Steve: Thanks for the awesome Mirage ad! It does show the flares on the MPCs are too big. Sadly... For replicating the Mirage you are correct. If you look at the vehicle in the background you see an actual IMSA car with a pretty fat body kit which I think more closely resembles what's in this kit. The Monza Mirage is a tamer factory production model that really just channels the IMSA look. Believe it or not there are still a few companies that manufacture the IMSA panels and they go from mild to wild. Thanks for the review on this kit by the way, makes me wish I had one to go with my Sunbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 MPC's Street Spyder was a childhood favorite of mine, but unfortunately that original one of mine is long gone. Built my second one a decade or so ago. Mostly kit parts, but wheels are from a MPC Barris T Buggy and the front spoiler is modified from the one in a different issue of MPC's Monza...pretty sure it's from the yellow "Pro Street" issue from the '80s. Last year a friend gave me an old survivor build of the Revell Super Spyder. I cleaned it up and got it back together. Pic shows it next to my Street Spyder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 I built one of these new WAY back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 On 12/19/2019 at 11:04 AM, Faust said: Oh my goodness... I knew there was a Japanese Skyhawk, and I knew there was a Lindy 1/32 of it (NEEEEED that!!!), but I have never, ever, EVER seen the MPC "Super Hawk" kit until now. Un- Freaking Real! Now, I MUST have that. I bet I can make a stock one, just by using the parts from my legion of Monzas!.Looking at the price on Model Roundup, though, I doubt it's one I'll own in my lifetime! Crazy! It's basically the Buick version of Black Max! Oh, a while ago, Alan suggested to me a comparison of what parts are in what kit. I've started thinking on that line; would anyone else be interested in such a comparison? And there is also a oldsmobile starfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faust Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Wow... So awesome! I love the Olds kit, especially! I wish it was the later ones, where they looked a little dorkier and more different, but still awesome nonetheless! I do so hate the Japanese penchant for motorizing their kits. Lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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