mike delamar

thanks Steve, anything that rules out and narrows down the search is great. that link is great too. is there a definate list of what each of the major kit makers produced? as searching ebay or lists on the net sometimes some kits are missed out. I was also thinking it could be AMT rather than revell or monogram. reason being the exhaust parts look more of dull grey which AMT parts seem to be, rather than the really shiny chrome pieces in the revell and other kits. many thanks Mike

thanks Chris it should help narrow it down. with regards dragsters, ones I was thinking of, but havent seen any pics of the box contents would be the monogram sizzler or monogram ford deuce pc55 kit. I dont think all of those major kit makers made lots of dragsters and funny cars. any help and advice, comments etc really appreciated cheers Mike

Hi guys this is my first post here. I really need help from the experts which is why Im here. Briefly, my names Mike and Im from Liverpool. I build a lot of models, mainly railway dioramas and model car kits. But I also build replicas of the studio model vehicles used in the 1960s tv series Thunderbirds, using as much of the original parts as possible. Ive done quite a lot of research on this, while trying to gather together info on what bits they used to stick on theyre futuristic creations, they used lots of chromed parts from the major kit makers of the time. as they where already chrome and easy to stick on and save painting. usually if theyres a car kit used in the background, such as a AMT silhouette or Monogram predicta, getting hold of the kit revealls other parts they used elsewhere, and clues to other things. Now, Im building this weird creation Ive managed to so far work out nearly all the bits used on it. from household items such as garden hose connectors, and model aircraft wheels... except these chromed exhaust manifolds stuck to the front. Im guessing its from a 1/25 v8 dragster kit.. Ive searched through hundreds of pics, usually ebay, of Monogram, revell, amt, kits pre 1965, and also collected catalogues from the 60s. but havent managed to identify them yet Im hoping someone here may know or recognise them. many thanks for any help cheers Mike