om617 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Can you guys suggest any 1:24/1:25 size kit that has separate frame? As where the frame isnt molded into the body? Looking for cars from the early 70s until mid 80s. As for ideal lenght i think the Avanti or AMC Pacer would be perfect. But,any suggestions are welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 The latest years I can think of that would have a separate frame, would be AMT's 1966 Olds 442 kit. This would be a basic body on frame mid size chassis that GM would use through the '70's. When you get into the '80's you're about out of luck as most were starting to switch to unibody construction at that point. There may be some others---------someone else may know more than I about other kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks! I`ll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 AMT's '70 Monte Carlo also has a separate frame, although it may still be a little longer than you want. How good are your modeling skills? Frames like these can be lengthened or cut down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I am pretty certain that the Monogram 1957 Corvette has a separate frame. Although it's not in the time frame you list it seems it might be close to the length you are looking for. It should also be a relatively cheap kit if you need to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Monty: I thought my modeling skills was okay,but after looking at this forum i have come to the conclusion they are below average and then some . Thanks for the tip about the Monte Carlo. Jim: I think 50s will work just fine and i will look into that Corvette. Thanks for the tip. If i manage to shorten the frames,lenght does not really matter as long as we are talking a normal mid/full size car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Tommy, Here are a couple pics of the kit I am talking about. Monogram kit # 2227. The dollar bill is 6 inches long. Should be around 15cm??? I have since noticed that you are in Norway. The kit may be a bit pricey there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 A number of Modern Tool AMT kits have a Separate frame and Floor board. 57 Chevy Bel Air and Chryler 300, 58 EDSEL Pacer, 62 Thunderbird, 62 Bel Air/Impala SS convertible, hardtop & convert 66 Olds 442., and 66 Riviera The 62 Impala/Bel Air and 66 Riv have a narrow 'X' frame. No side rails Moebius' Hudson Hornet also has a separate frame. Not sure about their 55 Chrysler, but bet it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 A number of Modern Tool AMT kits have a Separate frame and Floor board. 57 Chevy Bel Air and Chryler 300, 58 EDSEL Pacer, 62 Thunderbird, 62 Bel Air/Impala SS convertible, hardtop & convert 66 Olds 442., and 66 Riviera The 62 Impala/Bel Air and 66 Riv have a narrow 'X' frame. No side rails Moebius' Hudson Hornet also has a separate frame. Not sure about their 55 Chrysler, but bet it does. Add the AMT '67 Impala to that list up top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheaton79chris Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) The amt pontiac catalina 421sd also had a seperate frame. May be longer than what you want though Edited March 30, 2013 by wheaton79chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Tommy, Here are a couple pics of the kit I am talking about. Monogram kit # 2227. The dollar bill is 6 inches long. Should be around 15cm??? I have since noticed that you are in Norway. The kit may be a bit pricey there. Thanks for the pictures. Yes it look like it could be a good fit. Problem is that close to every kit i buy i get 27 up to 45$ shipping on top of it. 10-12$ with tracking & insurance from Asia for comaprison.. I told the people from the US i deal with on ebay that i wont give anything less than 5stars or bad feedback even if the kit get lost somewhere. This usually can give me shipping down to 17-18$. Dont see the point give them bad feedback just because the post office somewhere screw up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for great suggestions guys. The X frame is not going to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 The Trumpeter 1978 Monte Carlo has a separate frame. I would recommend a different engine, though, because the one in the box is garbage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Tommy, do your local hobby shops carry Evergreen plastic? You may have to fabricate the chassis on your own, but it might not be such an ordeal if you have all the right stuff. http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/Shapes.htm#Channels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 . As for ideal lenght i think the Avanti or AMC Pacer would be perfect. None of the Avanti or Pacer kits have a separate frame, but all the kits listed so far are good suggestions for separate frame sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 I measured and found out the 62 Impala is a perfect fit when it comes to lenght. Only need to shave off a little behind the rear axle. This old AMT (62 Impala convvertible) do not have a separate frame,the floor is molded into the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydar Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 It may have been mentioned already, but the 58 and 62 corvettes have separate frame. Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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