BIGTRUCK Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 They did have some cool box art back in the day, probably sold more kits for that than the subject itself.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 They did have some cool box art back in the day, probably sold more kits for that than the subject itself. I agree. I find the illustrations to be a lot more appealing than the photos. I mean...I REALLY WANT TO BUILD THIS...
jbwelda Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 if that boss a bone is a derivative then isn't the Blue Beetle/Bandito too? jb
mike 51 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) No, the Blue one came first. (and was last too) Edited July 12, 2015 by mike 51
Greg Myers Posted July 12, 2015 Author Posted July 12, 2015 First. All others followed. if that boss a bone is a derivative then isn't the Blue Beetle/Bandito too? jb \They're are more of the others as well.
sjordan2 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) That Monogram coupe/convertible could probably be bashed with the 1/24 Airfix/Revell Blower Bentley to make the James Bond version from the books. Might take some other sources, too, but the top and fenders are very close. Edited July 12, 2015 by sjordan2
mike 51 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 That Monogram coupe/convertible could probably be bashed with the 1/24 Airfix Blower Bentley to make the James Bond version from the books. Might take some other sources, too, but the top and fenders are very close. hmmmmmm. right thread?
sjordan2 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) hmmmmmm. right thread? Hmmmm...a comment on the Model A kit shown above isn't pertinent? Hmmm. Edited July 12, 2015 by sjordan2
mike 51 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Hmmmm...a comment on the Model A kit shown above isn't pertinent? Hmmm. You've lost me....I guess I just don't know your reference? A car Mr. Fleming wrote about? No offense intended. Edited July 12, 2015 by mike 51
Greg Myers Posted July 12, 2015 Author Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Nope. not workin' for me either. Edited July 12, 2015 by Greg Myers
sjordan2 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) Ian Fleming was sufficiently vague and, in part incorrect, when he described Bond's Bentleys. While the original Casino Royale car may have been a Birkin-style Bentley as shown above, Bond had probably 3 Bentleys in the books. The following image would be closer to what he described as a battleship gray convertible coupe 2-seater. Note the housing over the blower. Though Bond wrecked the 1930 Bentley he had in Casino Royale (production ceased in 1931 on the Birkin-style racers), he is described as having bought his Bentley new in 1933 (that's why there is some inconsistency in the books). He had the next Bentley rebodied by Mulliner as the 2-seater he preferred. In any case, you could probably make this Bentley using the Monogram Model A convertible Coupe and the Airfix/Revell Birkin Blower Bentley. Edited July 12, 2015 by sjordan2
jbwelda Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Well that certainly took us off onto a side tour of Grey Poupon land! Its how the other half lives as my dad used to say. jb
Longbox55 Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I agree. I find the illustrations to be a lot more appealing than the photos. I mean...I REALLY WANT TO BUILD THIS... I have a a pair of the rear wheels and tires shown on this box art from one of these kits. Not sure what became of the rest of the kit, it was one my Dad had back when he was in high school around the early '60s. I'm not sure who did the measurements to scale it, but those wheels almost have to be 1/20th scale, rather than the 1/24 stated on the box. I measured them to check the scale, they come out to be a 19" wheel in 1/24. Did a shrink mold of the wheel, got it scaled down to a 16.5' in 1/25, they make great truck steelies.
jbwelda Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 >I mean...I REALLY WANT TO BUILD THIS... I did: the decals were aftermarket from ebay, billygooche I believe, excellent decals all way round jb
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I have a a pair of the rear wheels and tires shown on this box art from one of these kits. Not sure what became of the rest of the kit, it was one my Dad had back when he was in high school around the early '60s. I'm not sure who did the measurements to scale it, but those wheels almost have to be 1/20th scale, rather than the 1/24 stated on the box. I measured them to check the scale, they come out to be a 19" wheel in 1/24. Did a shrink mold of the wheel, got it scaled down to a 16.5' in 1/25, they make great truck steelies. Yes, I have an old Monogram "Long John" dragster, and the scaling is questionable as to being 1/24 as well...particularly the wheels / tires. Though 18" rear rims were common on Indy roadsters of the era, 16" diameter rims were common on drag racing vehicles.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Love that model, Mr. Welda. Did you do a reproduction store display too, or find an original somewhere?
jbwelda Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) ebay is the only way liked it so much I built it nearly stock too. these black widow, green hornet, yellow jacket kits were always one of my favorite simple kits. right now I have a Red Chariot to restore. great slump busters and just kool nostalgia jb Edited July 13, 2015 by jbwelda
Greg Myers Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) The "Fun" side of building, Right out of the box. and with multi colored parts,easy to do. Edited July 13, 2015 by Greg Myers
Casey Posted December 9, 2021 Posted December 9, 2021 Here are a few images I took of both the 2007 Goodguys (last reissue, I think?) and 1995 Early Iron reissue kits: https://modelkitreviews.proboards.com/thread/1660/24-monogram-model-ford-woody
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