Snake45 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Whose idea on the tail lights on the hood? That is the easiest problem to fix. The 1969 AMT kits seemed elusive. I missed them in 1969 but found 3 new ones in a store in Oldtown , ME in the '70s.Not mine, of course. And they are REALLY on there. Tried to pry/cut them off with Xacto this afternoon, all I did was break off the corners. If the little razor blade saw won't do the trick, I might have to take silicone molds of them in place and then file them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 60 grit will make theem disappear fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 (edited) This one is up there on the rarity scale and may be my all time favorite box art. And no this is not from my collection. Edited April 26, 2016 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 The hardest one for me to acquire so far has been the JoHan 1969 Rebel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 This is a pic I took off of eBay that I was bidding on. I will see if I can find it in the stash and photograph it. Thank you..........Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I'll look for it. I know I was working on a Shelby DeMexico out of the AMT 69 Mach1 but I think the roof for it cam from the Revell funny car kit.Rex, top arrived today and it is a perfect fit! Thanks! I owe you big time. I now have a full kit to build my first car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 For the Mustang lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Rex, top arrived today and it is a perfect fit! Thanks! I owe you big time. I now have a full kit to build my first car. Do a favor for the next person in need. Pay it forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) MPC '67 Firebird kit was pretty much identical to their '68, unless they changed the interior, which I doubt. In any case, the new Revell '68 Firebird is superior in every way, except no cool clear-plastic hood. Has anyone mentioned the AMT '66 Barracuda and '66 Impala HT yet? The AMT '66 and '67 Comet Cyclones are also ultra-rare. Also, AMT '67 Galaxie. Everybody seems to be looking for that one. Over the years I have been building, I have been fortunate enough to have been able to get 95% of the kits I wanted, and I have quite a few waiting in line to be built, or restored, as I am not afraid to work over a glue-bomb if I deem it restorable.In the case of the MPC '68 Firebird, the interior was changed to the '68 Custom Interior. I have one that I bought as a glue-bomb. I was able to clean it up, and it is awaiting its turn to be rebuilt.I have what is left of an AMT '66 Barracuda promo, which I will be able to resurrect into something decent, and I have a '66 and 2 '67 Cyclones.I sold off my '67 Fords. Edited May 10, 2016 by Ron Hamilton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 In the case of the MPC '68 Firebird, the interior was changed to the '68 Custom Interior. I have one that I bought as a glue-bomb. I was able to clean it up, and it is awaiting its turn to be rebuilt. I have what is left of an AMT '66 Barracuda promo, which I will be able to resurrect into something decent, and I have a '66 and 2 '67 Cyclones. I sold off my '67 Fords. I have an original '68 Firebird that's not in too horrible shape. You can see it in the "Survivors" thread. I overhauled an AMT '66 Barracuda promo in light yellow, which satisfied my urge to have a stock '66 Cuda on my shelf, so I can leave my unbuilt MIB kit unmolested in its box. It gives me certain amount of pleasure just to own the wonderful thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Not my build but probably someone's on here.... Johan Hearse kit with coffin (not the "Heavenly Hearse")... Goes for roughly $200+ on fleaBay. Johan "Roarin Rambulance" kit.... Also very rare and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Do a favor for the next person in need. Pay it forward.I am a firm believer in that philosophy! Good to see others who share that approach. Always on the look out. It has been said that what goes around comes around. This time it was my turn. Thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have some rare kits in my stash but most are not mint in box. I do have a few thou and plan to build them. Here is one I did open and build. That is just beautiful.... I love the late 60s through mid 70s Pontiac cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 I have some rare kits in my stash but most are not mint in box. I do have a few thou and plan to build them. Here is one I did open and build. I have had the pleasure of seeing Raoul's Grand Prix in person both as a wip and a finished model. Really outstanding build. The paint is perfect and the overall attention to detail make it a really fine standout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I have some rare kits in my stash but most are not mint in box. I do have a few thou and plan to build them. Here is one I did open and build. If you're going to actually build a rare, irreplaceable kit...That's how you do it (as Simon Cowell would say)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneckrigger Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Do a favor for the next person in need. Pay it forward. No better words ever spoken! I have sent out a few parts and such to fellow members when they were looking for something. No problem........and no $ asked for in return. But when I was looking for some custom decals and could find no decal maker to do them for me, a fellow forum member contacted me and made me a whole sheet.........gratis, and the best I've ever seen. I NEVER expected to be on the receiving end of paying it forward, and that is all the more reason to continue trying to help anyone who is looking for something.........just because! This is a great hobby and an even greater bunch of fellow builders found on these forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I just added this one to my growing stable of 68/69 Fairlane/Torinos. It was an impulse buy, probably paid too much for it. I should have waited and ordered one from Modelhaus. I'm still looking to score a 69 Cobra hardtop and a 70 Cougar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm still looking to score a 69 Cobra hardtop.... I only ever heard of this kit for the first time here a few weeks ago. Have never seen it, nor a built one, nor a box or instructions. Did this kit ever actually exist, or is it just a rumor? Anyone got a box, or a link to one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I only ever heard of this kit for the first time here a few weeks ago. Have never seen it, nor a built one, nor a box or instructions. Did this kit ever actually exist, or is it just a rumor? Anyone got a box, or a link to one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snake45 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Nice, thanks! I have a Motor City Resin HT body that I hope to get built someday, but had no idea an actual kit had existed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 One of these just sold via ebay last week http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-1-25-68-FORD-TORINO-COBRA-HARDTOP-CONVERTIBLE-BUILT-UP-USED-CIRCA-1968-/391439438881?hash=item5b239bd421%3Ag%3AY3EAAOSwXj5XGRGK&nma=true&si=O8ZrBNvgsa%2BT97MfIj5C9SlUJIY%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 No better words ever spoken! I have sent out a few parts and such to fellow members when they were looking for something. No problem........and no $ asked for in return. But when I was looking for some custom decals and could find no decal maker to do them for me, a fellow forum member contacted me and made me a whole sheet.........gratis, and the best I've ever seen. I NEVER expected to be on the receiving end of paying it forward, and that is all the more reason to continue trying to help anyone who is looking for something.........just because! This is a great hobby and an even greater bunch of fellow builders found on these forums! you just said it all perfectly. That is how I feel and it's a good feeling too. This forum is definitely filled with great people. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I wonder if the molds still exist whereby Round 2 could reissue that Cobra HT..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I restored this one from a built kit around 25 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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