ChrisBcritter Posted October 23, 2022 Posted October 23, 2022 Bump that up to '67-'72 to get the Duel Valiant in there.
BlackSheep214 Posted October 24, 2022 Posted October 24, 2022 How about a 1956 Packard Caribbean? Ain’t she gorgeous? ??? 6
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 24, 2022 Posted October 24, 2022 I've always kinda pined for a full-detail kit of Dean Jeffries' Mantaray, but that's about as likely as me growing a set of horns this afternoon. 1
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 The mantaray would be a cool kit. It's so cool.
BlackSheep214 Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/24/2022 at 8:06 PM, BlackSheep214 said: How about a 1956 Packard Caribbean? Ain’t she gorgeous? ??? Expand The first time I’ve heard and saw of this beautiful automobile was a segment on Jay Leno’s Garage with Pitbull. Pitbull really change my view about him. He is heavily involved to building schools and education in poor areas.
Can-Con Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) On 10/24/2022 at 10:24 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: I've always kinda pined for a full-detail kit of Dean Jeffries' Mantaray, but that's about as likely as me growing a set of horns this afternoon. Expand Have you seen the 1/24 slotcar bodies of this car made in the '60s, Bill? They look pretty good. I think they're styrene but I don't know for sure. https://www.slotforum.com/threads/jeffries-manta-ray.57254/ Edited October 25, 2022 by Can-Con
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 25, 2022 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) On 10/25/2022 at 9:13 PM, Can-Con said: Have you seen the 1/24 slotcar bodies of this car made in the '60s, Bill? They look pretty good. I think they're styrene but I don't know for sure. https://www.slotforum.com/threads/jeffries-manta-ray.57254/ Expand Thanks. Every now and again when I think of it, I'll do an eBay search for one. They're out there, 'cause I missed one not too insanely expensive, not too long ago. Edited October 26, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
TIP-TOP Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 Another kit love to have re released I had many decades ago...Sonny and Cher's wild 60s custom Mustangs. 2 cars in the kit.
Phirewriter Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) The Mantaray slot car and body was made by MPC. It was blow molded vs vacuum formed to be able to have the undercuts in the body design. It also has separate styrene details and engine plus a clear styrene driver's canopy. It's fairly accurate at first glance but is lacking proper shape on the lower body and rear end to fit MPC's chassis. These bodies become very brittle with age and finding a good one that isn't cracked or warped isn't easy or cheap. The one I have isn't in great shape and appears to be butyrate given it's yellowed and is thicker than some of the bodies then currently available but MPC was using lexan for some of its RTR cars by this time so who knows. With Revell's Roth's creations, AMT's Silhouette, Monogram's Starbird cars being made back then I'm kinda surprised and disappointed none of the model companies decided to make a kit of this car. Edited October 26, 2022 by Phirewriter 1
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 1:16 AM, Phirewriter said: ...These bodies become very brittle with age and finding a good one that isn't cracked or warped isn't easy or cheap... ...With Revell's Roth's creations, AMT's Silhouette, Monogram's Starbird cars being made back then I'm kinda surprised and disappointed none of the model companies decided to make a kit of this car. Expand Yup yup yup. And unfortunately, most of what comes up in an eBay search is the body below, one of which I bought anyway to use as the basis for a bubble-top custom Cheetah-esque thingy, but it is entirely different from the Jeffries design, obviously.
Phirewriter Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 That's Classic's Manta Ray. Probably one of the most common of the "thingy" style slot cars back in the day but popular enough that numerous people have made replacement copies of that body over the years. I don't think it was meant to represent Jefferies creation but Classic did some of the wildest looking bodies after they came out with this. 1
Mike C. Posted October 26, 2022 Posted October 26, 2022 Here are the bikes I wouldn't mind seeing Revell re-issue as a kit. Some vintage Huskys.
stavanzer Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 9:27 PM, Mike C. said: Here are the bikes I wouldn't mind seeing Revell re-issue as a kit. Some vintage Huskys. Expand Yep! Need these back.
BlackSheep214 Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 On 10/26/2022 at 9:27 PM, Mike C. said: Here are the bikes I wouldn't mind seeing Revell re-issue as a kit. Some vintage Huskys. Expand Oh yeah... I built that kit as a kid.
oldcarfan Posted October 27, 2022 Posted October 27, 2022 I love muscle cars, but they've been pretty well covered over the years. If anything, how about the less common cars? Falcons, Mavericks, Mustang coupes, and maybe a new Javelin kit would be nice. For muscle cars, two door sedan versions of the Roadrunner, Chevelle and such would be a nice alternative. I'd also love to see more exotic and tuner kits, or at least tuner parts for regular kits. Something along the line of the Liberty Walk cars, or the RWB Porsches. Maybe tuner parts that could fit any kit with a little work, such as low profile tires and wheels, flares and spoilers and such. Another area would be Ford Transit and Mercedes Benz Sprinter. You could offer them in commercial livery, and then do Overlanding versions, too. How about versions with big tires and wheels, roof racks with ladders, kayaks and other roof cargo, bull bars for the front and lots of lights? 1
Joe Nunes Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 Would like to see a 2008 Ford Ranger Extended Cab with the V-6. Then I could build a model of my 1:1 PU. Joe
1972coronet Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 11:22 PM, oldcarfan said: For muscle cars, two door sedan versions of the Roadrunner, Chevelle and such would be a nice alternative. Expand I've been hoping for a Chevelle 300 coupe of 1968-1969 vintage... the former with the L79, the latter with the SS-396 package.
W Humble Posted October 28, 2022 Posted October 28, 2022 Since I own one, I'd still like to see the '62 LeMans ragtop (or coupe) returned, esp as it had a banger motor included, whereas the '61 sedan was 'closed hood'. Also, a true '51 Ford club coupe, not wanting to mod any more '49s! Wick
Calb56 Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 https://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/1929-ford-model-a-snow-bird-was-an-unstoppable-rural-mail-carrier/ 1
bytownshaker Posted October 29, 2022 Posted October 29, 2022 I would like to see Tamiya or any one (in plastic) do a Ferrari 333SP or #12 PB in 1/24 1
Mike C. Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 This may have been mentioned more than once and I think they made a toy of this years ago, but this would be pretty cool as a model kit in like 1/25. Imagine the customizing possibilities. That old GMC motorhome from the 70s. 1
1972coronet Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 1:25 PM, Mike C. said: GMC motorhome from the 70s. Expand As seen in Stripes!
keyser Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 1:54 PM, 1972coronet said: As seen in Stripes! Expand That’s a fact, Jack. 1
1972coronet Posted November 1, 2022 Posted November 1, 2022 On 11/1/2022 at 2:59 PM, keyser said: That’s a fact, Jack. Expand Stripes and Spies Like Us are two of me favourite Cold War Era parodies. 1
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