turn1wonder Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I was thinking that the subject of this thread meant what specific tooling has been used in the most released kits. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) I beleive this one would qualify as the most tooled. George, as far as i know, there were no 1/25 or 1/25 plastic kits of the '57 Chevy convertible. The only plastic kit I know of is the old 1/16 AMT kit. Edited April 5, 2012 by Longbox55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Ahem,I will ask again.Has there ever been a '57 Chevy convertible kit made in either 1/24th or 1/25th scale. Thank you No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Suburban Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I think the Lamborghini answer is debatable. The problem with it is that the Countach evolved though out the years much like any other model of car. The 32 Ford and the 57 Chevy are examples of a single year. The Countach started with the LP400 (74-77), then LP400S (78-81), next up LP500S (82-84), then 5000S QV (85-88) and last the 25 Anniversary (88-90). I love the Countach and own about 10 of the Fujimi EM kits of it. I also have about the same amount of Revell 69 Camaro's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I think the Lamborghini answer is debatable... I kind of agree. It depends on exactly what is meant by "tooled kit". For instance, there are a lot of Nissan Skyline kits - and I mean A LOT! But, I wouldn't consider them as the most tooled because they, like the Lamborghini Countach, are just a model that changed over time. Can we then say the Impala was the most tooled? I think if it was narrowed down to a single year and model, the '32 or '57 would still be my vote - but, that is as unscientific a guess as which star is the farthest, so?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Sorry guys, what I meant was the most tooled single year ie 57 Chevy, 32 Ford, 67 Mustang ect. Only asked because I have so many 57 issues but as has been said, there may only be 12 or so tools but many issues of each over the years. Revell must have 6 or 7 tools ? If somebody is into say 32 Fords, how many tools have there been over the years & how many re-issues ect ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatride Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 There were also at least three in 1/28 - LS, Eidai Grip and Nichimo. Ironically, I don't own a single Countach kit. Your slipping Christian I would a bet the house you had a few in your collection ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Your slipping Christian I would a bet the house you had a few in your collection ! Too bad. Now you can keep your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) But I have yet see anyone make a kit of this 57 chevy http://www.57heaven....moroccoconv.jpg Color: Sierra Gold Poly, White Convertible Top Model #: 2434 Factory Base Price: $4,598 plus options Shipping Weight: 3,414 lbs. Production Total: 187 total cars Engine: 283 ci V8, 220 Horsepower Transmission: Powerglide automatic Carburetion: Single four barrel Interior: Sierra Gold and Beige vinyl Factory Options: Power steering, power brakes, tinted glass, spinner hubcaps, whitewall tires, push button radio, dual exhaust, clock 1957 Chevrolet El-Morocco. Extremely rare, only made by Chevrolet for two years, 1956 and 1957. In 1957 they came in three models, a convertible, a two door hardtop and a four door hardtop. They were sold and warrantied by Chevrolet. The modifications were made by Allender & Co. in Detroit, Michigan and then taken to the dealerships for sale. There are only a few convertibles known to still exist. Edited April 6, 2012 by Nick Notarangelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparmagiclives Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 But I have yet see anyone make a kit of this 57 chevy . I gota say, I think I like the bel air better..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Notarangelo Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) I would love to see one Edited April 7, 2012 by Nick Notarangelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Ya busted me Greg ! It was the other pepper shaker kit that got me started. Plan a 1;1 version one day . . . . .but in the meantime I'm working on a sedan version with the Revell 57 & Impala kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38 Crush Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have a friend who has 109 Different box art kits for the 32 Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMChladek Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I believe the Lamborgini Countach is indeed an accurate choice. There were A LOT of kits of this thing released in so many different scales from all plastic Matchbox sized (of which I had four as a kid) up to 1/16 I believe. Most every Japanese kit manufacturer did them (meaning the tooling was unique) as well as some of the European ones and so did some of the American manufacturers. Top Gear's James May said this was the car every pre-teen kid who loved cars back in the 1970s had a poster of in their rooms. Well, chances are they also had a kit of the thing in some form sitting on their workbench (or kitchen table) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Posters I can believe, car models . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRollerLT1 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Monogram '64-65 Mustang & 70 Chevelle SS (AMT also did one, and was redone with a new body in the mid 90s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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