Are any of these models fun to build?

[ownnddd]

A local resale shop has these plus an Accurate Miniatures 1963 Grand Sport Corvette. I think I might go back and pick that one up but was wondering if any of these are also worth picking up. Most seem to be 15 or 20 dollars except for a couple 50 dollar ones.

[aurfalien]

Well, not knowing most of those kits, I'd say get the Hulk one, it looks fun

 

[unclescott58]

The AMT Double Dragster Drag Team kit I found to be a lot fun. I had so much fun building the two dragsters in my first, that had to buy a second kit.

 

[Chuck Most]

All I will say is JUMP ON THAT TAMIYA WRANGLER. Those are getting tough to find. It's a really nice kit to build, to boot. 

The '66 Riv is a fun one too- and if I recall, the lowrider has the custom bicycle that comes with it. 

[RodneyBad]

Ditto.. Get the TAMIYA WRANGLER and the MPC Maserati.

 

[Junkman]

If you don't have them yet, buy all the car kits. All car kits are worth picking up and fun to build.
Start with the Joker Goon/Gotham city cop car and the Revell Caprice in rozzer spec, those are getting thin on the floor.

If you aren't a scale bigot, the Baywatch Toyopet is a surprisingly good kit.

Edited September 11, 2016 by Junkman

[Mike999]

MPC Raiders Coach - I'd grab that one just for the rock-music accessories - electric organ and amplifiers, and  speaker cabinets with a "Vox" logo.  Handy for a 1960's band vehicle, maybe using a LINDBERG Dodge van or Ghostbusters 59 Cad ambulance. 

GLENCOE Piasecki ZV8P - Interesting, simple little kit of an early air-cushion vehicle.  1/32 scale.  The decals include PIASECKI factory markings for the test vehicle and US Army decals for a fictional in-service "Geep."  Also comes with some really bad military figures.

[Mike 1017]

I would pick up the GI Joe The fighter pilot in the yellow Mae West Life Vest and the 63 Grand Sport. I just paid $20.00 for a sealed one. 

[stavanzer]

That Accurate Miniatures TBM is worth big bucks on eBay. if it is not $50.00, I'd get it just to re-sell.

[Daddyfink]

I don't see anything there worth $50

[Richard Bartrop]

In the classic film "Lawrence of Arabia", at one point the title character says a trip across a desert "sounds like fun", whereupon he is told "It is recognized that you have a funny notion of fun".  

It can be very satisfying to finally wrestle a difficult build into submission.  It's also nice to build something that is fighting you all the way.  What is your idea of fun?

The Boeing P-12 caught my eye, but I have a thing for between the wars aircraft.  The Revell Model A pickup is a great source of raw material if you're into traditional rods., and yes, if you can snag a Accurate Miniatures Gran Sport for $20, do it.

[ownnddd]

There's actually a couple more above the shelf, I'm trying to get some pics now. 

I really want the Tamiya Wrangler and the Fujimi Ferrari. 

Hopefully most of them will still be there this weekend. If anyone is really interested in any of them I could see about picking them up and trading for some!

[horsepower]

If you're interested in anything particular put it up here, I'm Kinda partial to the Revell Ed Roth Road Agent kit, and have a large assortment of kits, and if you're by chance a NASCAR fan I have a LOT of pre 99 kits, and tons of NASCAR aftermarket decals.

[MrObsessive]

Grab that Tamiya Wrangler while you can! Those are getting hard to find, and the eBay prices can get crazy for one of those!

[LDO]

That "Snark" missile on the bottom makes a cool start for a World Absolute Land Speed Record car (thrust powered). Just use the airframe. Turn it upside down, so the bottom will be flat. Fill in the holes where the wings mount. Add wheels and a cockpit and you have something like the Blue Flame or Budweiser King rocket car. You could graft on side intakes from something like an F-80 or F-104 to get a jet car. Maybe even use the Snark air intake above the canopy, like the new Bloodhound LSR.

[Nova-ss]

All I will say is JUMP ON THAT TAMIYA WRANGLER. Those are getting tough to find. It's a really nice kit to build, to boot. 

The '66 Riv is a fun one too- and if I recall, the lowrider has the custom bicycle that comes with it. 

totally agree with ya those jeeps are hard to find.I have a few and built a few..there a blast.....Chris

[Mike999]

That "Snark" missile on the bottom makes a cool start for a World Absolute Land Speed Record car (thrust powered...

That kit is also a gold mine for anyone doing a 1950s-60s 1/48 scale aircraft diorama.  It includes a maintenance stand, a Caterpillar-style tracked towing vehicle, and no less than 9 - NINE - crew figures.  Though most of those poor little guys suffer from the dread Sink-mark-itis. Other interesting parts that might be modified for car kits include the JATO bottles, external fuel tanks and J57 jet engine.  And as you mention, the whole Snark missile itself as a potential LSR car.

The LINDBERG Snark was one of the kits in the big Ollie's model clearance a few months ago. At least my local Ollie's had a bunch of them.  Checked a couple of weeks ago and didn't see any left.  This Ollie's did have a few models left, mostly LINDBERG 1/48 aircraft and armor kits. And some Tennessee State Patrol Crown Vics.

[randyc]

Lots of good stuff there.  Take your pick from what you like to build.   I've built the riv, the AM vettes (3 x), and most of the rest of the domestics as well.  My least favorite would have to be the Revell 240Z.  I didn't like the way it turned out at all.  Would prefer a japanese kit of it.  Road Agent if you are into the Roth stuff.  LOTS of thinly moslded chrome parts.  Fit is not easy on some of them as well.  60's era tooling. Same with the pickup at bottom.  But they do make nice kits if you take the time with them.

The 935 Martini Porsche would be my pick most likely

 

Randy

[The Junkman]

That Accurate Miniatures TBM is worth big bucks on eBay. if it is not $50.00, I'd get it just to re-sell.

I bought one for $8 on Ebay 2 months ago.  Not trying to be argumentative just that it pays to shop around.  Got the GS kit for about the same amount.  Granted that these were probably liquidators but a kit doesn't know here it comes from.

[stavanzer]

Hmmm. Good to know. I've really slowed down on eBay, so things must have changed.