Greg Myers Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) What type of "Box Art " do you prefer? Vote and leave a comment. Edited February 24, 2014 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I much prefer artwork on the kits as long as its accurate as to the contents and what may be built. Artwork can stir up the imagination much more than a photo of the completed kit or the prototype. When we reminisce about favorite model box depictions, most often it is the artwork that makes it memorable. Have a look at the latest Chrysler 300 B artwork, it would seduce any modeller! Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Definitely artwork on the cover. That said, I won't buy it if I can't see somewhere on the box what the model looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 either the model built or artwork. ( with a slight leaning towards some form or art. ) If it shows the 1/1 car. I don't give it a second look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownbri Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 artwork on the top and ends of the box and pics of a built up example on the sides, and as long as the artwork isn't over-exaggerated like the foose kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm old fashioned. I love to see a 50's or 60's style drawing of the car. The same style of drawing used on the real car brochures and ads. For me, that's super cool. A picture of the real car will never be fare to the content of the box, and will create some false expectations. A picture of the built kit may also lead to mistakes, as not often the builder used correct colors and it can even has assembly errors due to the built kit being a prototype kit. Example? On the Revell 1957 Ford both pictures of the engine show the fuel line and fuel pump assembled sideways. Also valve covers the wrong color. Misplaced air cleaner, fails to show the mold lines on the chrome, the hubcaps have only one FORD lettering, etc. So, taking all of this into consideration, and not only my personal preference by artwork, It's best to draw a nice art work, that everybody knows it's an artistic representation, and to avoid a lot of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 I always prefer to have at least one good photo of the built model on the box. Often you can gauge a lot of things (ride height issues, poor parts fit, etc.) from the built kit and avoid some of the pitfalls the box-art builder couldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 As much as I appreciate fine box art renderings, I prefer to be able to see photos of the actual model for the same reasons already mentioned, I want to know what I'm getting. But photos of the real subject can be helpful as research tools as well. So I'm voting for all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 As much as I appreciate fine box art renderings, I prefer to be able to see photos of the actual model for the same reasons already mentioned, I want to know what I'm getting. But photos of the real subject can be helpful as research tools as well. So I'm voting for all three. Come on, how many 7's can a guy look at ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Definitely inspirational art work. I can easily go on the internet to see what the kit actually looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 A photo of the actual model built from what's in the box. An informed consumer and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I like the art work on the top of the box. The sides can be pictures of the actual parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 My preference would be as follows: Stylized artwork of the subject vehicle on the box top. Can be a whimsical painting (like old AMT) or retouched photo of a built model (like late MPC). Photos of built model on box sides. If there are more than one building options or addition parts like wheels, they should all be shown. Photos of the parts trees on the box bottom (like Round 2). We probably won't get all three in one kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 If its artwork (as the primary box image), then it had better illustrate what is in the box, not some really kool wheels and parts that are not included. that's the problem with artwork...its too easy to make something look nice when in actuality its going to take a lot of work to get it there. and I say that primarily because of new people entering the hobby and getting disenchanted by whats actually in the box after being sold by the image on the cover. its a lot like the difference between the big mac on the poster vs. the one on the tray in front of you. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I like the art work on the top of the box. The sides can be pictures of the actual parts. I have always loved the art work boxes like amt is doing now with parts on the side of the box. Good thing is I built most of the amt kits so I know what the kit is. It also helps that amt puts a drwing on the bottom of their boxes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000-cvpi Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Definitely inspirational art work. I can easily go on the internet to see what the kit actually looks like. I couldn't agree more. I have bought a kit just based on the art work alone, even if I know what's in the box. On the flip side I have bought the newer release with the poorly air brushed built model because I know what's in the box and it's cheaper than the nice artwork box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'd like option 2 & 3. The Artwork like the Stylized Oil Painting of the Old Heller LeMans/Roadracing Cars on the Lid and Builtup on the Bottom of the Box like Accurate Miniatures did on their McLaren M8B's and Corvette GS's. Box Ends with painting Art and sides showing Kit & or parts with Description/Specs and options if any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Definitely inspirational art work. I can easily go on the internet to see what the kit actually looks like. X2 or 3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Buckaroo Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I like the artwork versions. Going way back to the Aurora monsters up through WWII Aircraft & Ships shown in Battle scenes. Cars and trucks artwork has more creativeness for the imagination then a pic of a real one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I'm of two minds on the subject. I really enjoy good artwork. It's nostalgic and I keep the covers for future display. However I also want to see what's in the box. Having said that, between todays master builders and the wonders of Photoshop, there's no guarantee that a pic of a model on the box is a representation of what's in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabMan Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 If I could of had two choices it would of been, picture of real car and/ or built up model. But since there is only one choice I chose the built up model, because I like to see what it looks like built up since I normally do "box builds". I can always look online for reference photos of the real car. I think that art on the box distracts from the model photo/ build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I prefer art work.my imagination builds on what has been put on the box.it influences my imagination and I want to build it.I will choose real art work over the others.plus the art looks so much better to me.the artist almost always creats a back ground and most of the other pictures don't.Thanks,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartpix Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I vote for, all of the above. Artwork /real car on the built ups on the sides. I like what Model King does, built ups, incorporated into artwork. As for built ups letting me know what's in the box, I'm a modeler, I can fix stuff that's not right, & I don't mind, close enough, as long as it's close. The there's Palmer kits, Monogram 69 Camaro & 66 Chevelle. They were far from close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Id be happy with ether choices (but it should only show what the kit will come with)...white wall tires,decal stripes,optional building versions,etc...kind of a bummer when you buy a kit and the content does not match what is shown on the box...I have bought kits before just for what they came with or what was included before...if it does not come with it it shouldn't show it with or on the car/truck..to me its kind of like false advertising of sorts. I do like the retro box arts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) I like seeing the built up kit, as long as it is actually the kit and contents of the box. Edited February 26, 2014 by midnightprowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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