Phirewriter

Nice choice of wheels, never cared for the ones that came in the kit. Looking great so far.

It is from an anime series and yes many of the cars are familiar (Porsche, Ferrari, and other exotics) With rather unique paint designs. The series isn't new, therefore the lack of political correctness concerning some of the cars. Also remember what ties some people's panties in knots here doesn't always have the same impact in other cultures. I'm not condoning it, but if that's what floats in the Japanese culture as acceptable to include in a kit, so be it.

Nice collection!! I really enjoy seeing cool collections like this. I too have most of the Matchbox cars I grew up with. Both 1 - 75 series, some Super fast and quite a few Y series ( Models of Yesteryear) My father was a causal Matchbox collector and thanks to him I now have quite a few MIB cars across the range, plus catalogs and a number of store displays. I also collect Superking and Speedkings plus various Corgis and have a sizable collection of pre - 73 Hot Wheels.

Are these similar in size to Tamiya's mini 4WD series? Battery powered or pullback? At 2" I'm guessing pullback, I've never seen these before. They're really neat looking. Can't go wrong with a Landcruiser and a FJ plus an airbrush, nice!!!

Well not kits exactly, my wife gave me a gift certificate for our LHS and my daughter sent me a Lego Millennium Falcon and X- Wing plus a gift card for our local theater to see Star Wars (again!!) I guess Lego counts as a kit (kinda?) Was always into Lego and have my daughter and hopefully my yet to be born grandchild (another Christmas surprise) hooked too.

The AMT Can Am kits were issued as slot car RTR, kits and static shelf kits. The series consisted of a Lola T-70, the Hussien (426 hemi powered and similar in shape to the T-70) a Chaparral and a McLaren Elva. It's possible they might be able to be reissued, they even made it on to a voting list Ertl put out 20? years ago when they started their reissue series. The only problem is that late in the production cycle the slot car chassis AMT was using went through a evolutionary change and large slots were put in the body sides to accommodate the new body mounting system. The McLaren 8D has been reissued a number of times and was a permanent tooling change to the high wing 8B.

If you haven't considered building 1/43 scale before, I highly recommend trying at least one. Starter, BBR, Marsh Models to name a few are high quality kits and provide a wide range of subject matter. When done they are little jewels as Cal's beautiful build shows.

I would rather see it have rear drive like the original and compete with the likes of the BRZ, Toyota 86, Genesis coupe, etc... The car shown looks good though, will be interesting to see the final product.

Really cool looking! Love the flaired fenders. What kit did you start with?

Yup, reDONKulous stuff! Hey maybe that's the next version of the Hemi Cuda some of you have been asking about. Just another car guy (using that loosely) with zero taste making $$$ off of goofs with more money than grey matter. Could be a ploy for Revell to rid themselves of the donk kits that didn't sell the first time around.

If the tooling still exists for the '72/Superfly/Sweathog Dream Machine Grand Prix it would be great if R2 could repair or retool the body and front bumpers and grill. I believe it was last released in the late 70's with the oversized headlights and grill assembly along with the targa style roof. Neat to see your dad's '71 GP along with your nice Cutlass.

Looking good, can't wait to see the completed version. BTW, what's going on with the kool little comp T in the background of some of the pics?

Those look awesome!!! Great job capturing that early 60's vibe. I have so many projects right now but I had to dig out my Little T kits and parts and start mocking up a few versions. Thanks for the inspiration!

The MPC woody/pick up is what's become of the '28 A Tudor. Although originally issued by AMT it was in fact developed by MPC as were other kits sold under the AMT. Chances that the mold inserts for the tudor are long gone at this point.

Passed on that one too, so I was unaware those parts were in that kit as well. I have a couple of the first release's of that kit from the 80's, that's it.

Same old '70 Challenger that has been around for a while. Still has a separate roof that needs to be glued and blended into the body. On the plus side it has the correct hood sans the blower opening, looks like a newly tooled part going by the parts layout on the box bottom. I saw it at my LHS yesterday and passed on it so I don't know if it has the correct rally wheels. Box art build up looks nice though.

No iHobby show this year. Allegedly they are reforming under the HMA (Hobby Manufacters Association) for 2016. I guess a new name will solve all the management problems the hobby show has had over numerous years in the past. The RCHTA shows at the Stephens Center in Chicago were some of the last good shows with participation from all the then current model manufacters. Poor management and the internet have reduced the show to a mere shadow of what it once was.

Wow! Nice build!! Any more photos?

Often throughout the 60's when both a hardtop and convertible annual kit was offered the convertibles where usualy run first. After that run the manufacturer went back and cut a roof into the tooling and ran the hardtops, not always but was mostly common practice. This is why many AMT closed cars have the convertible interiors. Back then nobody made much of a fuss about the incorrect rear seats and side panels. This is also why just as annuals were simply updated until the next major body change, convertibles can't be reissued either. The molds simply were changed. Often promos dictated the order or change to a kit since many of the kits were based off the promos. Some promos were only offered as a convertible and changed to a hardtop for the full detail kit run for that year.

I agree, a '34 with the right combination of engine/driveline and rolling stock along with a choice of 3 window or roadster bodies would be as revolutionary as their (Revell's) new tool '32 was when it first appeared.

Any information on what wheels will be included? The later reissues do not have the same rims as the original. While somewhat correct for the 1/1 version they are not the same as first or second issue. I don't have my kit in front of me but I recall it had a nice set of chrome reverse wheels and Halibrand mags similar in style to what was available in the original issue Revell '31 Ford sedan/woody kit. Plus the diameter and width of tires were different, with plastic covers to make the tires wider. Thanks for the update Tim, with the inclusion of the clear bed cover and tonneau this will be a must have despite the numerous Ertl reissues I currently have in my stockpile.

Just goes to show how toxic this message board has become. I've been a member on this mb for many years, however life got in the way and only recently have I had the time to resume building and spend some time here again. I think I'll just stick to the building for now. This is not the place it once was. As for "world class" most of those people don't seem to be here any longer, wonder why? Thank you Tim and Art for your insightful posts, I'll have to find them elsewhere for now. The armchair C.E.O.s, engineers and taste makers can continue with their conspiracy theories and name calling, apparently you know more than everybody.

I won't comment as to which is better, I'll let Mopar experts take that one. The Monogram kit dates back to the 80's when they were coming out with numerous muscle car subjects. The Revell version is a plastic version of the Vanishing Point metal kit so there are definate differences.

After the dust settles at GNH as Paul Harvey always said, stay tuned for the rest of the story.

Many of Lindberg's 1/32 racing/sports car themed series of kits that originally were issued in the early to mid 60's were sold as slot car bodies only. That's why many of the cars such as Ferrari 250, Cobra Coupe, Porsche and others have these tires or poorly done generic wheel/tires. The neon issues are a prime example. Lindberg did in fact release some rtr slot cars and complete kits along with the bodies. The slot cars are somewhat difficult to find, however don't go for too much due to their rather poor quality.