Oldcarfan27

Color chrome is a term that goes back to the "old coot" days. It's candy paint on chrome parts, giving it the look of colored chrome. Geo. Barris used to market spray cans back then specifically called "Kandy Kolor" so it's not a new idea.

Oh, you're a collector! The difference is you collect for yourself and not for some other buyers. Good for you! Enjoy them your way. BTW - nice display

36 Ford

34 Ford

Little T

32 Ford

I just looked up their variations

Those look cool! I'd like to see them reissued this way again. They're so 70s.

Now that's what I'm talking about! I did read the recent post about the 30 coupe. I guess that one didn't go through all the hot rod incarnations that the others did. But it looks like parts interchangability is King with all of these kits! Was there ever a stock version of the woody? If not, it looks like it would be a snap to swap the chassis' between the coupe and the woody to make cool versions of both.

That's what makes this hobby interesting, so much history, so much variety, so many styles. If all the kits required a master builder to complete, that would become a detriment to newer builders just like simple kits are mundane to an experienced builder. But sometimes we all just want a break from the mega parts count, tax your eyesight and mental capabilities required for an enthusiast kit. Simple kits can be detailed out if you want them, that's why we are called "builders" and not "assemblers". It's the amount of creative input that you choose to improve the kit with. As for me, I'm just happy if the details and proportions that kit does include are accurate. The rest is up to me.

They still make them?

With all this being said, knowing how simplified these kits are, I'm that much more impressed when another builder builds a super-detailed model of one of these veterans! I do pay attention to how he did it, and I learn. So teach me, how it SHOULD look!

I love seeing all this old box art and how these kits all tie together. It's like a history lesson for me. I want to see more, can anybody tell me how the Blue Beetle and Green Hornet kits fit into these scenarios? Any variations of the 32 Ford, 36 Ford, Little T and 40 Ford pickup kits too? Thanks guys - Class is now in session!

Learned a new one recently from a fellow builder... GMTA Great Minds Think Alike. I liked that one!

Sure, makes sense. And then you just threw out the rest, right? No sense having all that duplicate parts clutter filling up the closet. Seriously, you justify it any way you want, it's your model and your money. We're not here to judge. One time, I did find a vintage collectible model kit outside of the hobby shop that sold it - in the trash can! With the matching receipt inside of it for $80. Somebody bought it specifically for the vintage pie crust drag slick tires that came in it, and tossed the rest out! The kit was mint and unbuilt except for the missing tires. I never understood why someone would spend that much for 2 tires, but like I said - his money! I liked the car though, still have it as a reminder.

Sometimes it seems hard enough to get the kit companies hear us about tooling NEW and UNIQUE cars that we don't yet have as model kits. I'm still waiting for a NEW mid 70s Chevelle or El Camino, or even Cadillacs from the same era. As far as Corvettes and Mustangs, there are so many more choices to build and bash from, and most of us have these kits in our stashes already so it's not a great expense to have to buy them new again. And besides, they practically fall from the sky. If you just asked nicely, I'm sure there are fellow builder's that would be glad to help you find what you're looking for. I personally wouldn't be interested in yet another 60s Corvette or Mustang - Revell has already scratched that itch many times over. It's like telling me we need another NEW tool of a 57 Chevy or 1st generation Camaro.

I don't know how come some folks get soooo bent out of shape about the simple parts in old kits. They originally came from promos "fer cryin' out loud", and the companies never thought they'd get as much mileage out them as they have. I'm just glad so many of these 60s classics are still around to buy at all. If not, chances would be slim we would have ever seen any of these tooled up today. We should be glad to have them even in their simplified form. More ambitious builders can bash them with other modern kits for better detail.

But, what about "Toonces the Driving Cat"? That was real!?

Back to the topic, I would like to see this so called relic reissued. Seeing Luc and Tim Boyds pics are very inspiring. And I have MOST of an original issue that I bought at a train expo for $4 (no kidding!) It's just missing the doors and I don't know where else I will find them. Looks like a fun kit!

Yeah, but did she drive an old car?

What's funny about that is that a lot of the retro rockabilly guys and gals at the current 1:1 car shows are around 30 years or younger. And they're driving old cars. Now who's living in the past? Even they like 'em. And the Japanese spend TONS of money to buy them!

If that's so, why haven't Moebeus, Trumpeteer or any of the other new companies already done them? Tamiya and Fujimi have done modern cars for decades and they have never sold in huge numbers in the US market. Is it because the millennium generation doesn't build? I don't think so. Military and aircraft kits sell to younger builders, so it's not that. Could it be that not enough millennials or anybody else find the new cars INTERESTING ENOUGH to build? I'm willing to say, perhaps. It's kind of like NASCAR. Once all the cars became the same jellybean, the market died out. Who wants to keep building the same sedan designs over and over again, regardless of what name is on the grille? Just my 3 cents.?

Very funny!

Decades ago, I had stumbled upon these kits unbuilt. The XR7 double kit, Tognotti's T and Wilhelm's Wonder. They were priced cheap at the time ($20 each) and knowing they were desirable kits, I bought them. I ended up selling all three later on, because I just wasn't into them then. The XR7 is just plain ugly, and I figured I'd never do anything with the other two. I wish I still had them, I'd surely do something with them now.

Oops, touche! Shots fired. That's why I haven't posted pics of any of my projects, I'm afraid - very afraid!