What would YOU like to see as a model

[1959scudetto]

On 10/23/2024 at 11:38 AM, Bugatti Fan said:

You are dead right there Richard.    It's a bit crude to say the least.

I came across a build of it by a German guy named Jurgen who spent (wait for it) 900 hrs on his model. It's over on the Britmodeller Forum.

I won't be going to that much trouble with mine however.   Life's too short !   Lol.

A pity Monogram did not do it along with their Cord kit say back.

Hi, Noel,

here is the link to Jürgens Auburn boattail speedster build: 

 

 

Edited November 14, 2024 by 1959scudetto

[1972coronet]

I've mentioned this before, but I feel compelled to drag it out again :

1973 & later "Square Body" C/K series pickups , with different wheelbases and different bed styles (including the lesser seen, typically fleet order, long bed step side).

My question to everyone : which style do you feel would be best ? 

1973-1980

1981-1987

[oldcarfan]

20 minutes ago, 1972coronet said:

I've mentioned this before, but I feel compelled to drag it out again :

1973 & later "Square Body" C/K series pickups , with different wheelbases and different bed styles (including the lesser seen, typically fleet order, long bed step side).

My question to everyone : which style do you feel would be best ? 

1973-1980

1981-1987

My first choice is the 73-79 F series Fords, but I hope Mobius already has that in its sights.

But as far as the Square Body Chevy and GMC line, I'd say start with the 73-80 version, and then maybe the 81-87 at a later date. Just like Mobius does, I'd hope to see both 2WD and 4WD versions in short wheelbase and long wheelbase. The Monogram and MPC shortbed and stepside kits are okay, but getting old.

[dragsterguy]

#0's Buicks, Oldsmobile's. Pontiacs, dodge and Plymouth

%0's Studes and Packard's too.

Wagons and four doors.

Foreign and modern cars don't interest me at all. that's just me.

[1972coronet]

42 minutes ago, oldcarfan said:

My first choice is the 73-79 F series Fords

Is '73 when the F-Series' mild redesign changed from the "Bump-Side" to the "Dent-Side" ? 

I've always loved the '67-'79 F-Series light duty line - beautifully sculpted lines with just the right amount of elements to attract them to a young artist like me - I'm especially fond of the "crown" centre hubcaps (the F-250 / F-350). 

Moebius is on the right track with their lineup ; and I agree that the later "Dent-side" needs some loving. 
( for this matter, I'd be keen to see a new series of the 1980-1986 as well)

Just as well, I'm eagerly awaiting the '67-'72 C/K trucks from Moebius !

[DJMar]

1 hour ago, 1972coronet said:

1973 & later "Square Body" C/K series pickups , with different wheelbases and different bed styles (including the lesser seen, typically fleet order, long bed step side).

My question to everyone : which style do you feel would be best ?

1973-1980

1981-1987

I think we're going to see the '81-up trucks become very popular after the (eventual) release of Revell's Stranger Things Blazer. I'm sure the aftermarket is going to have a ball making stuff for that kit. Perhaps Revell will follow up with a K10 short bed, or...?

Personally, I think the early '73-'80 bodystyle deserve a new tool. The Monogram offerings border on ancient, they're not that detailed, and they've got assembly and proportion issues. It would be good to see a modern, well-engineered kit of any of the '73-'79 trucks (leaving out the 1980 b/c of those awful headlights).

[1972coronet]

1 minute ago, DJMar said:

Personally, I think the early '73-'80 bodystyle deserve a new tool. The Monogram offerings border on ancient, they're not that detailed, and they've got assembly and proportion issues. It would be good to see a modern, well-engineered kit of any of the '73-'79 trucks (leaving out the 1980 b/c of those awful headlights).

I concur - those Monogram-come-Revell GM Squarebodies are quite long in the tooth. Though I will proudly admit that I cut my teeth on building (sometimes successfully) countless copies of the Monogram K-10 (K-20 ?) and the Blazer / Jimmy. They were just so neat looking - especially when one isn't familiar with any of those kits' inaccuracies (dual tanks, but one filler for one example) . Frankly, it was the GMC grilles and the cool exterior mirrors which attracted those kits to me.

Did ever 1980 MY C/K pickup have those out-of-place-but-not-too-ugly-IMO square headlamps ? I thought that those were only on higher trim level models (Silverado primarily) ? 

[DJMar]

14 hours ago, 1972coronet said:

Did ever 1980 MY C/K pickup have those out-of-place-but-not-too-ugly-IMO square headlamps ? I thought that those were only on higher trim level models (Silverado primarily) ? 

The square headlights were part of the V22 Deluxe Appearance package for the '80 model year. It was standard on the Silverado, but could be had as an extra cost option for lower trim levels IIRC.

[Falcon Ranchero]

1956 Packard Predictor, 1955 Ford Mystere, 1956 Chrysler Flight Sweep II, 1956 Plymouth Plainsman, 1958 Plymouth Cabana, and the 1964 Ford Aurora

Edited November 15, 2024 by Falcon Ranchero

[charger74]

I would like to have as a model a mercury marauder x100

[oldcarfan]

I'd like to see a more detailed Jeep truck, bonus points if a step bed version was an option!

[Reegs]

A '65 Barracuda with an engine.

 

[JollySipper]

58 minutes ago, Reegs said:

A '65 Barracuda with an engine.

 

A little 273 would be cool............. With some decals, it could be a Formula S!

[Big John]

1/24th 25th Bugatti Type 57C Cabriolet Shaw of Iran.

[#1 model citizen]

2 hours ago, Reegs said:

A '65 Barracuda with an engine.

 

There was an “annual” of the ‘65 Barracuda with both a 426 Hemi and a rather crude slant six. It would be cool to have a new tool model with a 273 cid option! My sister’s first car was the ’65 with the 273. 

[Ulf]

For me more like concept than specific cars, less chrome, more doors, smaller hubcaps, fewer cylinders, longer roofs or flat beads, bench seats and three on the tree. Cars that fade with time. Moebius och Round2 are moving in this direction.

[Reegs]

18 hours ago, #1 model citizen said:

There was an “annual” of the ‘65 Barracuda with both a 426 Hemi and a rather crude slant six. It would be cool to have a new tool model with a 273 cid option! My sister’s first car was the ’65 with the 273. 

Round2 has one in the works with a detailed undercarriage - but it won't have an engine.

[LDO]

McLaren F1 road cars. Aoshima makes great Racing cars, but no road car. Fujimi makes a road car, but it is a curbside with a terrible engine insert, plus back tires that are too tall.  If someone made a conversion set for either, I would be happy as a clown .

[rattle can man]

Bring back the MPC Ford 4x4 van. More Mercurys, Buicks and Oldsmobiles. Studebaker Hawk, Hudson Terraplane. Packards of any year. In other words something besides the same old subjects.

Not all at once just issue one a year in addition to all of the same old subjects being re-issued. re-tooled.

[oldcarfan]

I really want to see some modern SUVs and crossovers. Everything from the Bronco Sport all the way up to the premium brands. Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini make some pretty nice vehicles among others. Even Ferrari and Aston Martin are getting in on the game. This is my take on the Welly 1/24th Porsche Cayenne.

As well I'd buy a bunch of late model pickup trucks, if they made them. Fords, Chevys, Dodges, and the Toyotas and Nissans, yes, please.

[Jordan White]

11 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

As well I'd buy a bunch of late model pickup trucks, if they made them. Fords, Chevys, Dodges, and the Toyotas and Nissans, yes, please.

I’ve said it before, but I feel like of the modern subjects in the US, pickup kits would sell like crazy since they have such a large range of ways they can be built!

Also I know Galaxy makes trailers, but I’m surprised the major companies aren’t releasing a line of non-commercial trailers since they are easy to model/mold and I think would also be really popular!

[Falcon Ranchero]

Not entirely sure if there is a kit for the 1967 Mustang coupe; wanted to build the one my dad's father bought brand new in 1967. Sold it like two years after but it was a nice car. 289 4-speed manual

[JollySipper]

2 hours ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

wanted to build the one my dad's father bought brand new in 1967.

A friend of my Dad received a brand new '66 for a graduation present from his father...... He still has it, and completely restored it about 10 years ago. It's that nice green-gold color with a matching interior. When it came time to pick the tires for the build, he let Mom choose them...... She picked redlines! Pretty cool of her, I think.........

[Thedragsterdude]

make this as a model please!!

[Thedragsterdude]

On 12/3/2017 at 9:59 AM, Greg Myers said:

Ok, here's a few in my line up. let me know if you need help identifying any of them. 

 

 

 

 

What is that little dangerous looking race car