Frank Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Does any caster do parts to build a clone of the blue beetle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland casts the heads and Cadillac script valve covers. Ed Fluck of Drag City Casting casts the seats. Not sure what else is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland casts the heads and Cadillac script valve covers. Ed Fluck of Drag City Casting casts the seats. Not sure what else is out there. Thanks for the info Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland also casts all the scuba gear too, and its very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Does the the Caddy engine used in the Blue beetle come in any other kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 It's in the Monogram '29 Model A pickup kit but it has different valve covers and intake/carbs. Replicas and Miniatures casts the heads and script valve covers in resin. The 6x2 manifold and carbs in the Monogram '30 Woody kit could be adapted to the Caddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Many thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Does anyone cast the correct wheels for the Blue Beetle. I know they come in a couple of other kits, which are just as hard to find and high prtices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Check with the Modelhaus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Get a re-issue of Monograms Lil'Coffin or Boothill Express, they are somewhat cheap(around $20)for the rear rims and the tires. You will need a Monogram Predicta or Monograms Orange Hauler for the front tires and wheels.(also somewhat inexpensive) These are not exact, but very close to the Blue Beetles. The original Blue Beetle had 2 bar spinner knockoffs as well, alot of kits have those. Edited February 25, 2013 by cooltoys1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot949 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Get a re-issue of Monograms Lil'Coffin or Boothill Express, they are somewhat cheap(around $20)for the rear rims and the tires. You will need a Monogram Predicta or Monograms Orange Hauler for the front tires and wheels.(also somewhat inexpensive) These are not exact, but very close to the Blue Beetles. The original Blue Beetle had 2 bar spinner knockoffs as well, alot of kits have those. I will take all you can find of the Lil Coffin and Boot Hill Express you can find for 20-25.00... The cheapest I have seen (and I have been trying to buy both of these kits) has been about 50.00... give or take 5.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Helferich Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The Boot Hill Express has just been reissued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The Parts Box has the rears in resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Ma's Resin has the rears with tires and brake backing plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duesie Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would like to model a clone of the Monogram Blue Beetle pickup. I have the body from a late kit, but neet the seats and the cadillac valve covers. I thought I had read somewhere that someone was casting the seats and valve covers. I know Replica and Minitures does the scuba tank and such. Thanks for any suggestions. Larry Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I would like to model a clone of the Monogram Blue Beetle pickup. I have the body from a late kit, but neet the seats and the cadillac valve covers. I thought I had read somewhere that someone was casting the seats and valve covers. I know Replica and Minitures does the scuba tank and such. Thanks for any suggestions. Larry Casey Hi Larry, Check post #2 of this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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