What would YOU like to see as a model

[Mike C.]

I'm sure this on had to be mentioned before. Remember the Thing?

You could build stock or really hot rod these things out.

 

[stitchdup]

40 minutes ago, Mike C. said:

I'm sure this on had to be mentioned before. Remember the Thing?

You could build stock or really hot rod these things out.

 

sorry about the poor pic but its near the bottom of a stack and not easy to get at. the thing is available as a 3d print

[Keef]

I’d LOVE to see someone do a CORRECT interior for the AMT/MPC 70 Dodge Superbee!!! Multi piece would be great as well!!

[FoMoCo66]

I would love to see a stock version of the 66 or 67 falcon. The dash on the 68-70 1/2 is a little weird and the round taillights look way better. Don't get me wrong the modified stocker is cool but you can do way more with the stock version.

[LDO]

Edit: add pics of what you would like to see as a kit.

It’s a lot easier today than in years past. Some could be conversion of existing kits. Some would be a kit bash or full scratch build/3D print. This is just a discussion. I’m not asking anyone to design and print anything. 
 

Six door Chevy squarebody pickup. This can be made from existing crew cab 3D prints. As far as I know, no one is making a six door. This would be cool as a full custom, with a matching speed boat. 
 

This little Jaguar XK powered roadster pickup. All parts can be sourced in styrene. The Tamiya Jaguar Mk. II Saloon has the engine with Weber carbs. IIRC. 
 

Hemi powered roadster pickup on Deuce rails. All available in styrene. The Hemi is available in the Moebius Chrysler 300 kits. Swipe the engine, then build a curbside Chrysler 300 lead sled. Photo is from a Lonestar Roundup a few years ago. I wanted to build a real car like that. I had heard they lack legroom, though. I wanted to sit in one to see what it’s like. This guy was nice enough to let me sit in his car. I’m 5’9’ with a 30” inseam…so short legs. I would not be able to drive that thing across town. My legs were pulled up to the steering wheel and my feet were pulled up too. 

Edited August 18, 2024 by LDO

[LDO]

The first Duesenberg Model J. It looks similar to the Monogram Town Car with body by Murphy, but there are differences. The reveals are different. The body is shorter, ending at about the rear axle center line, plus other small differences. It’s very elegant. I think this is the only photo in existence of this car. If you don’t get every detail just right, no one will know. 
 

A Larry Shinoda sketch of what the C2 Corvette might have looked like. That fastback…wow. 
 

1987 AMBR winning Ferrari powered deuce. The engine is from the 365 GTC/4. The carbs are between the dual overhead cams. Years and years ago, I took measurements from the engine in the Fujimi Ferrari Daytona and started scratch building one in 1/8 scale. What I didn’t know at the time was that the Fujimi engine was way too “square”; too many sharp angles. The real engine looks more sculpted; lots of soft edges. Somewhere around here is that milled acrylic block + separate oil pan that just doesn’t look right. 

[1972coronet]

[Richard Bartrop]

The big difference between the j and SJ is of course, no supercharger, and no pipes poking out of the hood, though a few Js did get retrofitted with them.  A Model  j conversion for the Monogram kit would be nice, as would a Deusy kit designed to modern standards.

My big ask would be a decent kit of the Auburn 852 Speedster.

Also right up there would be a 1/25 kit of the Mercer Raceabout

And of course, someone needs to do a 1971 Buick Riviera.

[stavanzer]

24 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said:

The big difference between the j and SJ is of course, no supercharger, and no pipes poking out of the hood, though a few Js did get retrofitted with them.  A Model  j conversion for the Monogram kit would be nice, as would a Deusy kit designed to modern standards.

My big ask would be a decent kit of the Auburn 852 Speedster.

Also right up there would be a 1/25 kit of the Mercer Raceabout

And of course, someone needs to do a 1971 Buick Riviera.

Yes! on both your Second and Third Cars!

[LDO]

27 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said:

The big difference between the j and SJ is of course, no supercharger, and no pipes poking out of the hood, though a few Js did get retrofitted with them.  A Model  j conversion for the Monogram kit would be nice, as would a Deusy kit designed to modern standards.

My big ask would be a decent kit of the Auburn 852 Speedster.

Also right up there would be a 1/25 kit of the Mercer Raceabout

And of course, someone needs to do a 1971 Buick Riviera.

Big yes for #1 and 3

[rattle can man]

yes to all of these. I'm kind of tired of the same old subject matter. But I know manufacturers have to make money, so they make what sells.

[Richard Bartrop]

That they do, but it never hurts to let them know what we want, and we have been pleasantly surprised in the past.

As for what "the market" wants, most of what's supposed to cater to this mythical creature, I have zero interest in buying.

Certainly the Riveria is one that seems to be on a lot of people's want lists.  I've yet to see anyone turn up their nose at the idea of a Riviera kit.

[Richard Bartrop]

8 hours ago, LDO said:

Edit: add pics of what you would like to see as a kit.

It’s a lot easier today than in years past. Some could be conversion of existing kits. Some would be a kit bash or full scratch build/3D print. This is just a discussion. I’m not asking anyone to design and print anything. 
 

Six door Chevy squarebody pickup. This can be made from existing crew cab 3D prints. As far as I know, no one is making a six door. This would be cool as a full custom, with a matching speed boat. 
 

This little Jaguar XK powered roadster pickup. All parts can be sourced in styrene. The Tamiya Jaguar Mk. II Saloon has the engine with Weber carbs. IIRC. 
 

Hemi powered roadster pickup on Deuce rails. All available in styrene. The Hemi is available in the Moebius Chrysler 300 kits. Swipe the engine, then build a curbside Chrysler 300 lead sled. Photo is from a Lonestar Roundup a few years ago. I wanted to build a real car like that. I had heard they lack legroom, though. I wanted to sit in one to see what it’s like. This guy was nice enough to let me sit in his car. I’m 5’9’ with a 30” inseam…so short legs. I would not be able to drive that thing across town. My legs were pulled up to the steering wheel and my feet were pulled up too. 

That Deuce is pretty sweet, and you could get pretty close with the Revel Deuce kit and some part swapping would get you pretty close.   Come to think of it, when the time comes to do a refresh of the Revell kit, how much work would be involved  in modiying the dies so the axles could use the wheels from the Model A kits?  Yeah, I know, we all want the leaf springs and quick change, but it's a start.  For all the SBC hate, if the budget would allow for some vintage speed equipment,   it would still look pretty good.

 

[sfhess]

[Tabbysdaddy]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, but with a picture this time. 

[Russell C]

[JollySipper]

I would really love to see a kit of the e9 Bimmer......... Such a sporty and attractive automobile!

 

[Earl Marischal]

Saab! Any of them. 900, 94, 96, 9-3, 9-5, (any body variants), Sonnetts I, II & III.

steve

[peteski]

Speaking of Swedish, I think another car which would make a good model in 1:24/25 scale is Volvo P1800. It is a very good looking car. While it's performance is not quite there, its grille is reminiscent of a Ferrari.

Edited August 19, 2024 by peteski

[JollySipper]

30 minutes ago, peteski said:

I think another car which would make a good model in 1:24/25 scale is Volvo P1800.

Those are cool little cars........ They make a 1:1 kit to put the 5 cylinder turbo engine in these!

[Richard Bartrop]

Oh yes, the P1800 is beautiful, and there is that connection with The Saint if you want to capitalize on the nostalgia factor.

 

[peteski]

Might throw in another car I think is gorgeous" Maserati Ghibly.  I have 1:43 scale built-up models of it and also Volvo P1800, but I would love to see larger scale plastic kits of it. Heck, even nice full-detail 3D printed kit

[kjohan]

A few ideas in different directions

- 60's saloon cars succesful in track and rallying , complimentary to what already is/was on the market: 

Saab 96 -63 Monte Carlowinner -63,

Ford Lotus Cortina mk1 

Lancia Fulvia HF

Volvo 122 ( many parts shared with the P1800 suggested above)

 

- Beautiful coupe's not yet modelled in 1/24-25 : 

  Maserati Ghibli as suggested above.

   Bentley Continental Coupe ca 1960 ( single headlamp version).

  The Ferrari 250 GT coupe' by Pinin Farina -59

  ( very elegant in a restrained way , especially in anthracite grey or dark blue, the first Ferrari to be built in some kind of series production)

- the obvious missing classic racer: 

Jaguar D type. Should be very easy for Revell to make one from their XK-SS. Yes licensing ..... But ....

   

[Richard Bartrop]

Airfix did a Maserati Indy in 1/32, but a 1/24 Ghibli would be a great choice.  Maseratis don't get nearly the scale plastic love they deserve.

[oldcarfan]

This one should be relatively easy to put out. How about AMT's evergreen 1963 Ford Galaxy with a few new added parts like NASCAR wheels and tires and maybe a revamped interior and roll cage? I know it's a pretty simple kit overall, but doing this would open up a lot of new release opportunities such as the Holman Moody cars. Maybe they could do some with decals like these, the British, European, and Australian Touring Car versions. That might get some offshore builders interested! Ford also raced some Falcons including in rallies. If they could retool the 1964 Falcon with optional racing parts included that'd be cool.

Chevrolet isn't forgotten, either. Dan Gurney shipped a 1961 Impala over to Britain and won a couple of races before the car was banned. Maybe AMT could reissue this kit with some racing parts and a set of decals? Also one or two 1962 Chevy IIs raced in the BTCC as well.