RichCostello Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, espo said: This may be a pipe dream, but I think one or more of the model companies could offer body styles from the mid '50's thru the '70's of some of the upscale GM line like Pont., Olds, Buick, Ford's Mercury and MoPar's, Dodge and Plymouths. I've always wanted a 57 Olds 88, I think it's the best looking car of the 50s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 hour ago, RichCostello said: I've always wanted a 57 Olds 88, I think it's the best looking car of the 50s. I'd hafta agree!! 👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JollySipper Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 The Big Three.......... Buick, Olds, and Pontiac. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 5 hours ago, Khils said: I'd hafta agree!! 👍 Now, that is a thing of beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 10/3/2023 at 12:52 AM, RichCostello said: I've always wanted a 57 Olds 88, I think it's the best looking car of the 50s. At least there was an EX-EL-promo in the 80's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Not on the top of my list, but I would probably buy this one as a kit. 1974 Hang Ten Dart. You don't think of these when you think of the stoplight wars of back in the day, but I do remember my cousin from south Jersey having one of these. Later they became something of a Mopar collector's item. Years later, he told me that was the first new car he ever bought. I can remember his brother and I riding in the back. I can remember the striking orange carpeting and white interior. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) If MPC still has the tooling, all they would have to do is make a new decal sheet with the graphics and interior stuff. Assuming it already has the automatic console and goodies. Just a thought. Edited October 5, 2023 by Mike C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) On 10/5/2023 at 4:02 PM, Mike C. said: If MPC still has the tooling, all they would have to do is make a new decal sheet with the graphics and interior stuff. Assuming it already has the automatic console and goodies. Just a thought. I would even settle for a resin or 3d printed 73-74 Dart grille and tail panel for that kit. I’ve even tried to nudge a few resin casters or 3d printer guys to do it,but no one has yet. Edited October 13, 2023 by catpack68 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 It's a must that some company starts making AMC Models (JM.02) AMC had some nice offerings and some historical models (JM.02) For starters this AMC Javelin SST would be kool... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Trendsetta68 said: It's a must that some company starts making AMC Models (JM.02) AMC had some nice offerings and some historical models (JM.02) For starters this AMC Javelin SST would be kool... I think JoHan offered a similar model years ago. AMT had a SCCA style race car model that I think could also be built as a showroom model. I would also be a player for one as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 40 minutes ago, Mike C. said: I've been asking kit companies for a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Ford Transit and Transit Connect for a while. They could do 2 and 4 wheel driver options, do a plain delivery version with multiple releases branded with various companies' markings, then do passenger versions by adding glass and scoring where you cut out places for them. Finally, they could do camper versions with an interior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I'd also love to see some of these trucks in 1/24th scale! In fact a whole line of Dakar racers could be interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 10/5/2023 at 1:02 PM, Mike C. said: If MPC still has the [ Dart Sport ] tooling, all they would have to do is make a new decal sheet with the graphics and interior stuff. Assuming it already has the automatic console and goodies. Just a thought. Round2 still has the 1975/1976 Dart Sport tooling. It was last issued a few years ago in '1976' guise (i.e., 1976 annual's box art), and is moulded in a gold metallic. That issue has some of the Hang 10 decals (body stripes ; none of the interior 'upholstery') . A 1975 model of the Hang 10 would be 'easiest' as only decals would be necessary (an oversimplification on my part -- the 4-speed trans is incorrect, along with other items I've mentioned ad nauseam on this forum over the years). I'd be keen on a 1974 grille and tail lamp panel 'filler' for the MPC Dart. At that point, a 1973 340 could be represented as well. Insofar as the kit is concerned : ditch those Pontiac-esque "custom" rims and replace them with the Ansen-type rims from the 1977 edition of the LM29 ( Smokey Chaser ? ) . The 1:1 Hang 10 could be had with the E58 360 (245hp and long on torque) , with the 225 and 318 as standard engines. That 360 was thee hot ticket for those Dart Sports and Dusters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohan Posted October 14, 2023 Share Posted October 14, 2023 The 1959 Ferrai 250 GT coupe by Pinin Farina The first Ferrari built in a regular production process, though still in small volumes. A very beautiful car in a restained way, no flash , just very elegant, a design with nothing to add , nothing to take away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Would really like to see an alfa romeo montreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldriginal86 Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 2:50 PM, oldcarfan said: I've been asking kit companies for a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Ford Transit and Transit Connect for a while. They could do 2 and 4 wheel driver options, do a plain delivery version with multiple releases branded with various companies' markings, then do passenger versions by adding glass and scoring where you cut out places for them. Finally, they could do camper versions with an interior. I agree, the three of them are what most fleets are purchasing now a days. The Chevy van isn’t going to be redesigned until 2027 and will probably be electric or hybrid. The expedition type off road vehicles would make an interesting subject for a build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Just watched Taxi Driver for the first time in many decades, how about a Checker Cab model? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1965 Impala Station Wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1 model citizen Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, Horrorshow said: Just watched Taxi Driver for the first time in many decades, how about a Checker Cab model? I think a lot of us would like to see a Checker kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trendsetta68 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 12:21 PM, espo said: I think JoHan offered a similar model years ago. AMT had a SCCA style race car model that I think could also be built as a showroom model. I would also be a player for one as well. yes ..... A newly tooled Rebel Machine, a 1969 AMX, and a 1971 AMC Hornet SC/360 ..... for starters ... 😇👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) On 10/13/2023 at 11:50 AM, oldcarfan said: I've been asking kit companies for a Mercedes Sprinter van and a Ford Transit and Transit Connect for a while. They could do 2 and 4 wheel driver options, do a plain delivery version with multiple releases branded with various companies' markings, then do passenger versions by adding glass and scoring where you cut out places for them. Finally, they could do camper versions with an interior. I realize that it isn't a "kit", but A&N does several versions on "M-S" van in resin. I have held back several times from buying a few. I have friends that build custom Sprinter campers and would like to replicate one for them as a gift. Oh, and the current forum gremlins now don't like imbedded links, so anyone that can repost this like, please do. https://an-modeltrucks.com/shop/german-panel-van-m-s-5-5-ton-normal-full-resin-kit-1-24/ Edited October 18, 2023 by Rodent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Noticeable, the sheer volume of desired plastic kits on here being nostalgic Americana. I'm sure there must be many modellers looking for their pet European cars to be kitted too, but as MCM is not sold through retail outlets in the UK and Europe, there are many over on this side of the pond who do not even know about MCM, let alone this forum. Hence the overwhelming bias towards American cars on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/2/2023 at 1:23 PM, RocketFoot said: I'll have to check them out! Problem is, if they are old kits...they are hard to find and expensive usually. Periodic reissues would be nice to help keep the prices down. the gunze ghia is the easier to find but it has rubbery seats so if you want to paint them they need replaced. seats from the tamiya bug mostly fit but the rear seat is a little narrow but it cant really be seen unless you do a convertible. The recent revell bug seats might work too but i haven't tried those. The advantage with the gunze ghia over the tamiya is the top is a seperate piece so you have the choice of coupe or convertible. And if you use the tamiya bug as a donor it should be a easy conversion to full detail by swapping the chassis and building up an engine bay. the tamiya ghia was just the bug kit with a different body sprue. theres also a few resin and printed ghias available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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