Jordan White

I mentioned in my PM, but yes there was the option to have it be motorized and for the front and rear lights to illuminate. The motor parts don't affect the overall look once built, but it does create some difference in how the engine and transmission look compared to the real thing (mostly just the lower section).

This build is of a 1996 Mini Cooper with the Sport package, using Tamiya's 1/12 scale kit. The Sport package was mainly visual, with wider body colored flares, wider 13x7 wheels on larger tires, and most are seen with 4 driving lamps rather than 2. The kit itself is fairly basic, with only an opening hood and steerable front wheels, but comes with a fair amount of detail nonetheless. It is also molded very well and has good proportions (from what I can tell.) I will be building it mostly stock, with only a few extras (aftermarket intake and exhaust for sure) and working headlights and running lights. If you're not sure what the Sport model looks like, here's an example. Mine will be a dark green metallic, rather than the black in this picture.

Kit has been released finally! Just received mine, and it was about 29 bucks including shipping through Hobbylink Japan. There is a good parts count for being a curbside (typical Aoshima quality), as well as a few extra parts similar to the Tamiya version with sport options (front off-road bumper, extra set of wheels, roof rack, rear ladder, extra driving lights). TIres are the excellently molded Bridgestone Desert Duelers, and everything else appears to be well molded as well. I plan on combining this with an old Tamiya kit so as to make a full detail version of the SWB Pajero/Montero. Pics:

I know the Yenko came with the Rally wheels standard, but didn't the COPO just come with the body colored steel wheels only? In any case, I'll be watching this build since I love watching people build these 1/12 scale kits (plus this isn't the usual pro street car either )

I think it should just be "automobiles, race cars, big rigs" as the main sections, and have tags to furthur split them up. Would make it easier for the people who like to see all, the people who want to see something specific, and everything in between. With tags though, they should be mandatory and there can be certain specific tags that can be chose from.

I agree on the scale tags as well, with the tags labeling the kit scale rather than just large scale or small scale. That way, since the site search function makes it tough to search by just scale, it would be easier to sort by the size you're interested in.

Yup, found that out while helping work on my dad's Bug. I'm hoping they do different parts, but based on the lack of detail and some of the shortcuts they took for the Beetle kit, I'm not holding my breath.

Which version is it?

I'm intrigued about the 1:16 VW Bus. I'm guessing that it will use the same drivetrain and suspension parts as the Beetle and Ghia.

Not sure why this had to be merged with the other thread since that was from back in April, and it wasn't even about the current rerelease. I am excited about this kit coming back out again though, and it would be nice if it does come out in the next month or so.

I'm trying to finish up another kit, then I should hopefully be able to work more on this build!

I would think it would be better to add the wrecker bed to the pickup kit, since it is detailed better (though you may need to lengthen the chassis). Alternately, you could just cut out the fake engine and transplant a different one.

Revell 1/16 Jeep CJ-7, preferably molded in white.

My vote is for any variation of the non-snap AMT Chevy C1500 and Ford F-150 kits, as well as the Revell/Monogram Ford F-250/350 kits and new Meng F-350. The AMT kits come with great extra parts, and the Revell and Meng kits make great tow and work vehicles.

Some quick progress. Almost completed front trunk: Chassis painted and engine block/transmission installed. Also attempted to flock the carpeting (first time haha): Flares, scoops, and front bumper attached to body: Painted wheels in tires: Wheels, front bumper, and flares were received in a trade since I figured it would be easier than trying to make them myself.

Some quick progress. Almost completed front trunk: Chassis painted and engine block/transmission installed. Also attempted to flock the carpeting (first time haha): Flares, scoops, and front bumper attached to body: Painted wheels in tires:

So any updates by anyone? I'll probably be posting some pics later tonight.

Eh I disagree. It may have a larger lead now, but that's against other builds and not the other finalists. It's like calling one NHL team the winner of the cup in the semi finals simply because they won 4 games in a row against 1 team. It may turn out different against the other finalists (or it may not as well).

True the LP400 doesn't, but they made the LP400S, which did in fact have the spoilers and arches, it was made from 1978-1981. The LP500S went from 1982-1985, and after that it was the LP5000QV.

I think if it were the Hellcat being sold, then it would have to be full detail so the drivetrain could be swapped into other builds.

Got the rear wheels fixed for the most part, just have to do a little filling.

Got the rear wheels fixed for the most part, just have to do a little filling.

The kit I'm using is the Fujimi 1/16 LP500S "Enthusiast kit". Of course, I didn't notice until I opened it that it actually represents the '78-79 Series One LP400S, based on the wheels and smaller wheel flares. I prefer the looks of the early 80's version, so I'm going to modify the wheels and create new fender flares to make it more like the 1982-1984 LP500S version. Colorwise, it will be the very-80's triple white scheme, with white wheels, exterior, and interior. The kit I'm starting with:

Well I cracked open my kit, and figured out that they fumbled a bit when labeling the kit. It's claimed to be a LP500S, but all signs point to it being a Series One ('78-'79) LP400S, namely the wheels, and smaller wheel arches. I do prefer the looks of the early 80's LP500S, so I plan on modifying the wheels and fabricating new wheel arches to mirror this.