Your favourite Box art

[62SS]

I always liked the MPC boxes from the late 60s. The ones with the big "license plate" looking dates on them. I have a couple of them and the artwork is pretty good.

Ed

[Kodiak Island Modeler]

For cars I would go with the 1962 AMT kits in the pink boxes. For trucks, it's a tie between the Original Ford L short hauler (yellow backed to a loading dock) and the original Pete 352 also corresponding tank trailer (both placed in refinery setting).

[Jairus]

Tom Daniel's stuff always impressed me and inspired me to do my best work.

Such as this one:

[Crazy Ed]

I really like this one because it so different that the normal product shot. Harsh contrast that forces you to concentrate on the lines.

http://public.fotki.com/CrazyEd/models/917.html

Ed Erbeck Jr.

Edited August 1, 2008 by Crazy Ed

[samdiego]

Vintage? I would have to say the original Lil' Coffin. Modern? I think the Revell Merc is a great looking box, although I'm not crazy about the flat style

Edited August 1, 2008 by samdiego

[HotRodaSaurus]

Tom Daniel's stuff always impressed me and inspired me to do my best work.

Such as this one:

Jarius I love it ! I can see Tom Daniels influence for sure.

There is a Paddy Wagon hiding there I know it, one of my favourite TD kits.

J

[FloridaBoy]

I am an "oldie goldie" so some of my favorite box art is very old, and probably sentimental.

So, from an old guy...............

Revell '32 Ford 3-Window

Revell '40 Ford Convertible Pro Modeler

Revell '40 Ford Standard Coupe Street Rod "Hot Rod" Magazine Series

AMT Original Issue circa 1960 '40 Ford Coupe (blue street rod coupe with flames)

AMT Original Issue circa 1961 '40 Ford Sedan

AMT "Street Rods" Series '40 Ford Coupe (green coupe on top - great angle)

Johan 1971 issue of Mickey Thompson "Titanium Pinto" (purple box) - one of best funny car kits ever!!!

AMT most recent issue of 1950 Ford Convertible

Ken "FloridaBoy" Willaman

[Eshaver]

I have to agree with a couple of folks on page one. Yhe A M T 1968 art work was suitable for framing. I also ,liked the Aroura 1934 Ford box, only be cause it showed a very rare Martin and shartz gasoline pump which was made to be housed in a brick enclosure. There was only one other pump company to offer this type of pump in the 1930's. That pump company was Erie Meter systems. EdShaver

[Berk765]

Don't know if anyone has had this discussion so here goes.

Like a book with an exciting cover, box art pursuaded me which model I would buy next

Who in your opinion is the greatest/favoutire box artist and what model.

Models can vary IE Aurora's Horror stars(Dracula, Mummy Black lagoon etc, Monograms early Hot Rod series(Yellow Jacket, Blue Beetle etc) AMT Annuals, Revells Funny Car series, Tom Daniel, you know the score here guys and gals.

And do you have a favourite artist? I dont know many so I may learn something here.

Here is my fave list of boxes.

If you know an artist missing let me know who he/she is please.

Thanks, John.

My All time fave box art of ANY kit .......AIRFIX B17G Flying Fortress. Fantastic artwork by Roy Cross. On a bomb run, engine on fire, guns blazing this has the lot to tempt anyone into modeling.

2nd fave and favourite car box Hot Rod Kit.....Li'l Coffin(1970s version). The model with the scary scene of dead trees and houses and the so CooooooL skeleton leaning on the car. Artist unknown

3rd fave is the 1957 Revell Cadillac Eldorado Brougham. Artist Jack Lynnwood?

If I had to pick a moden box artist I will go with the Japanese guy that signs himself Okamoto

I like the one of the '98 Mustang Cobra. Not the picture on the front of the box, but the smaller one on the side where it looks like it's in a showroom.

[Eeyore]

The Revell 'Simple Simon' Thames Panel Van!

[Greg Myers]

[Mr. Moparman]

I think there is a story behind this box art, somebody will probably post it. I think the boxes designer had sent the box art to the decal deptartment to have the decals made before he got the box approved by his boss, I can't remember the whole thing.

[Wayne Buck]

Definitely one of my favorites. Much cooler than a picture of the model built and just sitting there...

Just looking at it, it's almost like you can feel the ground shake and hear the sounds!

[rmvw guy]

Yes, one of my favorites also, it may have inspired me to make my first car a '55. I was about 13 years old when the kit came out.

Edited June 16, 2012 by rmvw guy

[lizardlust]

[Guest]

This is one of my favorites..

[Austin T]

Almost any of the old AMT kit boxes are gorgeous.Also lots of the old AMT semi's.

[philo426]

Wow! that AMT Police car box conveys a sense of action and drama!

[Bartster]

How about Tom Daniel's street fighter. I heard it was reissued with the original box art. lt was my 1st kit when it was new. l have one on the way, but still haven't seen it yet.

[1272148]

The li'l gypsy wagon, one of the odd show rod kits that came from amt during the seventies.

[Scott Colmer]

This has the making of a great thread.

Greg, I actually bought the 55 empty box because the art is so cool. The story on that one is the name on the door. Big R racing is for Revell. I think Bob Paeth and another designer are in there too.

Callon, that Gypsy wagon is a great one. Tom Daniels has some good ones too. The original Cherry Bomb is one.

Some of my favorites. The MCP (AMT?) box with the red convertible gasser vette in a overview shot. Still looking for that box at a reasonable price.

And this thread must include the Miss Deal. The front on IVO FED is another good one.

Scott

[Maindrian Pace]

I always liked AMT's less is more approach.

-MJS

[my name is nobody]

I like the old Johan boxes.

The Rapid Transit System art was cool.

[fredo84]

Contribution...

[W-409]

I like this one so much that I had to put my JoHan's Cuda box on the display cabinet.