Cool Parts

[Renegade]

Found these instructions in a box of parts I found at the flea market this weekend. Not sure what year it came out but have never seen so many show pieces in one kit. This would make a great parts pack if AMT still had the molds. I know I would buy several. I miss the days when AMT included trophies and other widgets in their kits.

[Harry P.]

I agree... throw in a few cool display/diorama parts instead of that silly miniature box!

[maltsr]

I agree... throw in a few cool display/diorama parts instead of that silly miniature box!

They may be silly, but they are valuable

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-CUT-FOLD-1966-CHEVY-NOVA-RETRO-MINI-BOX-ART-PACKAGING-KIT-BOX-1-SHEET-/282045407191?hash=item41ab375fd7:g:OMQAAOSwo6lWNlcL

[louie]

Unfortunately, I missed out on when they used to have all the different types of parts packs. That's some pretty cool instructions and l would love to have those parts back.   Thanks.    Jeff 

[Quick GMC]

I remember having the Avanti kit when I was a kid and all these parts were in that kit as well. 

[Harry P.]

They may be silly, but they are valuable

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-CUT-FOLD-1966-CHEVY-NOVA-RETRO-MINI-BOX-ART-PACKAGING-KIT-BOX-1-SHEET-/282045407191?hash=item41ab375fd7:g:OMQAAOSwo6lWNlcL

Oh, please...

Would you pay $7 plus almost $4 shipping for a worthless piece of trash?

[AC Norton]

Oh, please...

Would you pay $7 plus almost $4 shipping for a worthless piece of trash?

.....I have lots of those rare mini boxes....I use them as a mat to blend bottle paint colors, and others to pick my teeth after lunch...lol...lol.....the Ace..

[SfanGoch]

Oh, please...

Would you pay $7 plus almost $4 shipping for a worthless piece of trash?

Only if free shipping was included. That extra four bucks can come in handy for more worthless trash.

[Harry P.]

.....I have lots of those rare mini boxes....I use them as a mat to blend bottle paint colors, and others to pick my teeth after lunch...lol...lol.....the Ace..

That's about all they're good for.

[AC Norton]

That's about all they're good for.

......at best...........the Ace....

[slusher]

That's about all they're good for.

In 20 years they may be wort something when most of us are gone...

[unclescott58]

Found these instructions in a box of parts I found at the flea market this weekend. Not sure what year it came out but have never seen so many show pieces in one kit. This would make a great parts pack if AMT still had the molds. I know I would buy several. I miss the days when AMT included trophies and other widgets in their kits.

Your not sure what year it came out? I see the words '64 Thunderbird hardtop right there. And has to be 1964, since the dies to that kit were updated to the '65 Thunderbird for '65. And a '66 after that. I too, love those little extras AMT use to put into there kits back then. Later MPC did a simular thing with their kits. But, where AMT's extras seemed designed for cars on display at a car show. MPC's extras were more for cars out on the road. I also love that Round 2 like restore these parts to their kits whenever possible. I'm waiting for the '70 Bonneville hardtop to come back with the roof racks and the canoe.

[unclescott58]

I agree... throw in a few cool display/diorama parts instead of that silly miniature box!

I like the miniature boxes too. And I don't know why?

[Snake45]

I believe the AMT '64 Merc Marauder that was reissued a few years ago included some car show goodies. I seem to remember a stuffed animal of some sort. Dog?

[1930fordpickup]

The mini boxes look good in a display case with completed models to me. 

[Renegade]

Just checked my Marauder kit. Didn't see a stuffed animal or any mention of one in the instructions but it did come with phone, record player, trophy, open wheel with stand, and a few other pieces. Did manage to pick this up from e-bay several years ago. I added a few pieces and used a few pieces over the years but basically what I got off e-bay.

[Mike Kucaba]

Nice assortment that you have there. I have a pile of those parts/pieces and have thought about casting them. Don't know what ones would see any interest.

 

 

[keyser]

I just enjoy multiple posts complaining about little boxes instead of discussing the cool parts like the lights, stands, car-hop trays, safes, etc. that are out there. 

Harry, start a "Harry doesn't like" thread so we'll all know how stupid we are liking something you don't. 

The floor lights are neat. I've got a couple but never had a 64 Bird. The "fountains" are odd but neat too. Very 60's autorama. 

There was a thread about all the animals around here. 8 different ones? Squirrel (could put in a little box?), lizard, mouse,.... Did they have names on instructions?

looks like 10+Kat in your bins?? 

Edited May 24, 2016 by keyser

[Renegade]

Only 8 Kats in my stash. Probably around ten different animals in my stash.

[Snake45]

Just checked my Marauder kit. Didn't see a stuffed animal or any mention of one in the instructions

 

Well what kit was that stupid dog in? I know I have one in some old reissued kit from a decade or two ago. About that time I got the '64 Merc, '49 Merc, and '57 Ford, cant think of what all else but I know I saw it....

[thatz4u]

AMT 57 Ford.....if memory holds true....

[Snake45]

AMT 57 Ford.....if memory holds true....

Yup, there it is! Thanks for not making me rip open every kit in the Snakepit till I found that stupid thing!

[Eshaver]

The 64 Thunderbird was just the tip of great accessories . Go back one year to the 63 T Bird. There was a Scuba tank set and flippers . The 61-2 Buick special wagon had an "A" Frame for jerking an engine . Better and most unusual in the 1961 S M P Impala was a Bill board one could insert a photo in !

To me , this is really what made plastic model building such a creative past time in the 1960's

[slusher]

The mini boxes look good in a display case with completed models to me. 

I like them also and have been saving them Andy.

Just checked my Marauder kit. Didn't see a stuffed animal or any mention of one in the instructions but it did come with phone, record player, trophy, open wheel with stand, and a few other pieces. Did manage to pick this up from e-bay several years ago. I added a few pieces and used a few pieces over the years but basically what I got off e-bay.

Real nice collection Terry, i have never found any of those cots or rabbits but i have some gators and mice. I save all the cool parts when I find them..

[slusher]

What kit or kits have the oil bottles and cans in it? Seen them on ebay for sale 13 for 24 dollars plus shipping and they was on a kit tree...