Erik Smith

Nice pics - but could have included "...for pics of a Camaro" in the title. The person taking the pictures seems to really like the driver's side of the car - there are about two dozen of the same or similar angle. Nice shots of the engine bay though.

Put me down in the interested category. I assume modern day masters see a lot of computer work - but what about in the old days? How did Jo Han manage to make such great looking cars 50 years ago? I would like to see a start to finish article.

I have two that were put away before summer - i'll dig these ones out and finish - well, at least, work on them - before I start something else. 1964 330 1960 Bluebird This thread should be able to go on forever - does anybody NOT have a stalled build?

Including the techniques above, I also use sprue/styrene rod with a dab of superglue on the part and a drop of accelerator on the sprue/rod. I find this is helpful for small parts that you need to paint all sides. After you paint, you can just snap the sprue/rod off. Here is a pulley - I just attached the sprue to the end of the mounting peg:

Yes! I love seeing "Margarita" moms going through the Starbucks drive through alone in their Yukons and Suburbans! "We need it to tow our boat!" - yes, that you use three times a year. Arrogance: An attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner. Syn. Hummer, Suburban, Excursion. "It's safer (for my kids - it'll just kill the OTHER family's kids)" There is a great book all about SUVs titled "High and Mighty"

Nice. I love the look of nostalgic racers. Great work on the hood.

That is a neat build. Cool little trucks. There was a resin one on eBay a few months ago - think it went for around $50. IIRC it was an R & R, could be wrong. Here is the R and R kit:

I could build a replica of this: Found this thing at an auto parts store in Wichita Falls, TX this summer. It was being driven by a guy in his late forties with two or three kids. I did just get a Ford Taurus kit, so maybe... Anybody else have pictures of totally impractical modifications?

Cool. Looks like a new car for this guy...

With the price of scrap metal lately, the molds will probably get sold, melted down and turned into molds for new dollar store toys.

AMT Sunbeam Tiger AMT Ford Police Interceptor/Galaxie Revell Plymouth Valiant Four Door Jo Han......

I decided to change my perspective on this whole subject. I initially looked at it from my viewpoint as a model builder. I would not pay that much. But..I can look at it differently. I am glad to see that there are people who value our hobby enough to pay a lot of money for an interesting piece of art. I am afraid I would be working below minimum wage even if somebody gave me $1000 for one of my builds - but I really don't have to worry about that.

AMT/Union/Wave/Heller Renault Gordini Heller Renault 4cv (I think that was still made in the 60s) Tamiya Citroen 2CV A few Arii kits in 1/32 I should be working on the list.

I was toying with non-American builds too. I know I have a couple Nissan Skylines in 4 doors, Hasegawa Nissan bluebird - that might be a separate list.

"Best kits" is different than "favorite kits" - which seems to be a confusing point. Those 70s vans? Cool, but best kits ever made? No. Jo Han kits are great - body proportions and look are right on - but simplified chassis and interiors move a lot out of "best kit" category. The Best would require a combination of accuracy, fit, ease of build (to a certain extent), and quality of casting. To me, Revell's 1962 Chevy Impala kit is one of the best kits I have built. Great fit, finish, and look. It also provides some extra parts and building options. It is a state of the art kit. I would also toss in Revell's midget kits, 66 Chevelle wagon and SS 396, plus a handful of Tamiya kits. I haven't built but seen the Hasegawa Ferrari kits and think those too would rank high.

Not good. Doesn't seem to much the style or look of the car at all. Too much detail and too gawdy.

I use super glue for about 85 to 90 percent of the time. I use tamiya extra thin next, then testors clear "glass" glue, 5 minute epoxy and least often testors liquid.

HERE Why? This seems crazy to me. A nice model, yes. Would I like to have one to build? Yes. But $618? Really? I really don't want to start another eBay bashing thread as I don't see this as a problem with eBay (I don't blame eBay for any of the things a seller does on that site really). What I would like some insight into...does it seem logical to spend over $600 on a 1/25 scale model? What do you do with it after you buy it?

Really nice looking Fairlane. I like the color and the wheel "caps". Yes, that's an older kit and when we get used to state of the art stuff, they tend to be a little crude. What is up with kits not having side mirrors? The "Caution-Fan" decal is upside down - you would have to be sitting in the engine bay to read it correctly. Thanks for posting!

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Thanks for all the replies so far. I have been doing some research as well as using info from here to compile a list of model cars ( no preassembled) with four doors (including four door wagons) from 1960 to 1980 (my preferred model years) and will post a link when completed. I will also be trying to get picks of as many kits as I can. Thanks again!

Thanks Ed - ya, there are some unintended omissions at this point due to my ignorance. I am actually getting a master list spreadsheet and sorting by year, make, etc. Thanks for the additional info!

Nice looking Chevelle. I just saw a 69 SS 396 fixer-upper sitting at a farm where I went to get pumpkins.

Saw that on the website - very cool. Any idea when it will be available?

My personal preference is 60 to 80 although I did list a few newer ones as well.