'70 Grande Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've been recently intrigued by late-1960's sports car racers, and am wondering if any kit manufacturers have ever made a 1/25 scale, late-1960's, (1967-69, specifically), MGB sports car in either factory-stock or race car form? I believe there might have been one in 1/24 scale from Gunze Sanyo or another foreign kit manufacturer, but any from an American kit manufacturer? And if so, if the kit had decent detail and build-ability. I'd appreciate any input from the kit historians out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) These: There are several variations on the first one. Including the biglip 5mph one. Edited January 17, 2015 by chunkypeanutbutter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Never done in 1/25, nor by any US model manufacturer. However, Gunze-Sangyo did it in 1/24 scale (just 4-percent larger than 1/25 scale) in a very nicely done curbside kit--in several variants as well. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) aoshima is who you mean, in 1/24 scale. excellent kits no motor detail but everything else is pretty good. I don't recall if they have rubber bumper versions (edit: oh I see it in the photos above) but I have a number of their chrome bumper kits in various versions. I have more than I need matter of fact so... GT conversion resin body: jb Edited January 17, 2015 by jbwelda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Never done in 1/25, nor by any US model manufacturer. However, Gunze-Sangyo did it in 1/24 scale (just 4-percent larger than 1/25 scale) in a very nicely done curbside kit--in several variants as well. Art Art, didn't you cast an MGB-GT coupe for the Aoshima? I'm old, and bought Duesies and Fords, but I recall that towards end. Hope you're good. L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 that's what that BGT I posted is, AAM resin conversion. required a lot of patience that one did. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 That Revell MGB looks interesting. Like to pick one of those up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I would almost have to bet its the same as the Aoshima street version. might lose that bet but kinda looks very similar jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 So, are most of these kits RHD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 So, are most of these kits RHD? The Gunze kits are all RHD. Years ago, Roger Sill of American Satco commissioned a resin LHD dash in resin, dunno who made it though. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotarama Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 try these guys in england, they do a range of MG's as well as a Rover V8 engine which is what was used to power the V8 (obviously) versionshttp://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Contents.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Irwin Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 COOL! they cast a MGA . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lysleder Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes, like the others said; it is a very good kit. Simplified underneath, but excellent detail and proportions to the body. The only nit to pick is the suspension. The supplied suspension is only correct for the "Biglip" rubber bumper version. From what I have been told; When the U.S. DOT implemented the demand for 5MPH bumpers, they also specified a height above ground level within witch this bumper had to be located. One of the changes MG made to comply with the new rules was to lift the suspension about two inches or so in order to bring the bumpers high enough. If a chrome bumper MGB is built straight out of the box (like mine) it will be sitting a little too high. This kit has also been issued in an Airfix box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I lowered both of the examples shown above by quite a bit, but it was fairly easy to do. on the other hand I find almost all kits sit way too high out of the box and I plan on lowering them out of the box jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Never done in 1/25, nor by any US model manufacturer. However, Gunze-Sangyo did it in 1/24 scale (just 4-percent larger than 1/25 scale) in a very nicely done curbside kit--in several variants as well. Art Art, It's Aoshima, not Gunze who did the 1/24 MGB bodies. I know the kits pretty well since doing the GT master for you a couple decades ago. I wish Aoshima would reissue them, it's been awhile and the kits are almost as hard to find as the resin bodies. Dave Toups did a great LHD dash conversion that Norm/Replicas & Miniatures cast, not sure if it is still in the catalog or not. These MGB kits need some lowering for the earlier versions; the kits are done w/the tall ride height seen on the rubber-bumper variants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Airfix also boxed this kit, it's the same Aoshima kit, although you only get a decal for the boot badge and not the chrome badge in the Aoshima kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Art, It's Aoshima, not Gunze who did the 1/24 MGB bodies. I know the kits pretty well since doing the GT master for you a couple decades ago. I wish Aoshima would reissue them, it's been awhile and the kits are almost as hard to find as the resin bodies. Dave Toups did a great LHD dash conversion that Norm/Replicas & Miniatures cast, not sure if it is still in the catalog or not. These MGB kits need some lowering for the earlier versions; the kits are done w/the tall ride height seen on the rubber-bumper variants. Got anymore GT's lying around Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Got anymore GT's lying around Bob? Just one that I'll build someday...probably as a race car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Art, It's Aoshima, not Gunze who did the 1/24 MGB bodies. I know the kits pretty well since doing the GT master for you a couple decades ago. I wish Aoshima would reissue them, it's been awhile and the kits are almost as hard to find as the resin bodies. Dave Toups did a great LHD dash conversion that Norm/Replicas & Miniatures cast, not sure if it is still in the catalog or not. These MGB kits need some lowering for the earlier versions; the kits are done w/the tall ride height seen on the rubber-bumper variants. Bob, Time appears to have the ability to fog my memory! You are correct. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jbwelda Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 great way to turn a classic MGB into a steaming pile of shat jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I wish Aoshima would reissue them, it's been awhile and the kits are almost as hard to find as the resin bodies. I agree 100% Bob, the ones that you can find , the sellers are asking close to $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 pm if you want one for approx. half that jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 try these guys in england, they do a range of MG's as well as a Rover V8 engine which is what was used to power the V8 (obviously) versionshttp://www.sefinecast.co.uk/Contents.htm And I can tell you that the engines are really nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I put an unopened club racing version out on ebay last night for a reasonable opening bid (< 30$). so far today no watchers no bids and only 6 people have looked at it. so much for really really sought after. of course its still early but i would have expected at least some watchers by now. maybe it will heat up over the weekend jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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