TarheelRick Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 As mentioned above here are some of the 1/32 static/slot cars I still have.
HomerS Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Both still in shrink wrap. Haven't decided if I'm building them or parting with them.....
Snake45 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I own a number of rare models--built, but they weren't particularly rare when I built them 50 years ago. Of unbuilt rare stuff I own now, I have AMT annual '66 Mustang HT/Conv, '66 Falcon, and '66 Barracuda kits I'll never build. Also a Sonny & Cher Mustang. I have several new in box AMT '64-'67 Corvettes I'll probably never build, because I have perfectly nice rebuildable glue bombs to do. I can leave them unmolested. I have an original, NIB AMT '68 Cougar that I DO plan to build. If/when I do so, I'll do it "live" here, on the Workbench, and take tips and requests and suggestions from the audience.
Pete J. Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 11:21 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: It's funny that this subject should come up at this time! Up until this point, I would have said that it was either the AMT 1967 Ford Galaxie or the MPC 1968 Dodge Coronet R/T which I have yet to build, But in light of recent developments, I think I have finally found one that seems to be almost non-existent! I recently completed a trade with a wonderful gentleman from Sweden for a super rare Johan 1968 Oldsmobile 442 builder! I have been tentatively searching for one of these for years & have rarely seen them, let alone ever found one in suitable condition for a resto. I have seen promos for sale on occasion, but the kit seems to be extremely rare for some reason. I have yet to receive it, but it has reached the shores of America, so I'm very excited to get this little gem in my hands! These are the photos that the gentleman has sent me. It looks to be complete & in very good restorable condition. I'm very stoked!! Steve Expand I didn't know it was that rare. I just did a Google search and couldn't even come up with a box art image. I wonder if this is a similar thing that happened with the 1968 GTO. One year only because they converted the mold to 1969 the following year so there were few 1969s.
Pete J. Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 12:35 AM, bbowser said: I've got one as well. Intimidated by the wire wheels! Expand I've got a damaged frame so I am going to have to get my soldering skills up to speed to fix it. Soldering white metal is a real challenge.
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 1:41 AM, TarheelRick said: As mentioned above here are some of the 1/32 static/slot cars I still have. Expand I like the passenger on the fender, is he 32nd scale too?
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 3:07 AM, Oldcarfan27 said: I like the passenger on the fender, is he 32nd scale too? Expand You've heard of Porsche Spyders, surely. That's the rare Porsche Spider.
Oldcarfan27 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) On 7/7/2018 at 3:12 AM, Ace-Garageguy said: You've heard of Porsche Spyders, surely. That's the rare Porsche Spider. Expand Oyahuh, those aren't so rare I've got a bunch of 'em around my house. ? Edited July 8, 2018 by Oldcarfan27
StevenGuthmiller Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 2:37 AM, Pete J. said: One year only because they converted the mold to 1969 the following year so there were few 1969s. Expand There were many "annual" kits that this was the case with. Unless the following year was a completely new body style, the molds would be altered to create the next model year. If you look back at a lot of these old kits, the only ones that may still survive are the "dead end" years where the next year was changed completely, so the molds from the dead end year would not be re-purposed. As examples, the MPC 1969 Barracuda kit still exists because the 1970 model was a new body style. The MPC '67 & '68 Barracuda kits are now very rare & hard to find because they were progressively changed to make the '69. I'm not sure of what the contributing factors were as to the rarity of the Johan '68 442. Johan did not produce any Olds kits between 1963 and 1968 that I am aware of, except for Toronados. MPC produced the '69 442, Johan in turn did the '70, so it was a real cluster as to who was doing what at that time. For whatever reason, the Johan '68 really got lost & they are a pretty rare sight today. I'm just really fortunate to have finally found one. Steve
Richard Bartrop Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 i don't know about but i picked up an early edition of Jo-Han's 1931 Cadillac Sport Phaeton that was still in the shrink wrap. When I opened it, it had the gold cup in it, and the instructions were printed in blue and black instead of just black like every other Jo-Han instruction sheet I've seen. Did I build it? I'm working on it right now.
Scott Colmer Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 This is the rarest one I built. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki I think this is my rarest yet to be built Hosted on Fotki This one is close too Hosted on Fotki There are a few cool ones in here too. Hosted on Fotki
ChrisBcritter Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 For me, it's the rare (but not well done) ITC '40 Mercury convertible. Unlike many rare kits, you don't usually find eBay bidders clawing at each other to get it, probably because it has almost as many accuracy issues as a Pyro Auburn Speedster. Will I build it? Yes. As a gasser. After I fix the body problems. (Re the Floride/Caravelle: Record also made a Dauphine that is fully detailed; unfortunately it has issues with the body shape. A friend of mine is looking at combining it with the Hubley body to get an accurate model.)
moparfarmer Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 1964 Plymouth Fury Convertible..Original unbuilt JoHan annual..Had for many years..Kit was in mint condition..Because of my stroke in 1998 and not having the dexterity to build it like it should be done, I shipped it to Frank LuQue who I met years ago at NNL North..He does fantastic work..Sent him photo's of the real deal and he built it for me..Here are some pictures and of the real deal..
PARTSMARTY Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 12:51 PM, D. Battista said: Probably would be Gunze Sangyo 1941 Indian Sport Scout. Someday I will build it. This is an internet pic. Expand I would love to have this kit !!!
PARTSMARTY Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Probably my rarest would me my revell triumph drag bike-original issue. I've had it about 30 years and just started on it about1-2 months ago.There are still many kits out there i would love to have.
The Creative Explorer Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Even though I think have several 'rare'(or morelikely harder to find) kits, I think this one stands out. The normal 1/12 Mazda RX-7 is already hard to find, but this is a test-shot from the Hasegawa factory, to regain trust after the 1/12 Nisaan 300ZX problematics. I have a second RX-7 kit and it is noticably different from the test-shot, some textures are different and also some finishes. I will definately build the normal one, not sure of building this one. It is unique as it is and not to be found again
Classicgas Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/6/2018 at 12:45 PM, Renegade said: I'll play. Got the Foxy Vette from Jeffdeoranut in a trade, the ambulance from another member and the JYD from E-bay about 15 years ago. All are MIB.Would like to build them though I'm afrain my weathering skills are not up to doing justice to the JYD. Plan to do the ambulance for my firetruck collection. The decals are ate up for Farrahs vette, need to see if anybody makes a replacement set. Have over 60 unbuilt kits and probably that many more started so these are down on the list. Expand The Foxy Vette looks a lot like the Eckler Corvette.
bbowser Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 On 7/7/2018 at 8:55 AM, PARTSMARTY said: Probably my rarest would me my revell triumph drag bike-original issue. I've had it about 30 years and just started on it about1-2 months ago.There are still many kits out there i would love to have. Expand I mangled one of those as a kid, unobtainium now! Hope to see pics.
Tom Geiger Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 I had two of these mint in the box, and I cut them in half!
gtx6970 Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) On 7/6/2018 at 3:33 PM, peekay said: This is probably my rarest kit, certainly my oldest: Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Expand Wow, never knew this kit existed. My parents had one when I was a kid. exact same color combination and it was a 4 door What scale is this ? Guessing maybe 1-43rd or 1-32nd ? Edited July 7, 2018 by gtx6970
Foxer Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 A lot of kits I've never seen and some beautiful builds of some ... BUILD THEM ALL! My rarest is a Product Miniature Corp. 1951 Plymouth Promo that I tore apart to build my first car. It's still in the process but has been massaged with body fixes and all chrome trim added.
Tom Geiger Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 Here's the Buick and the Merc from the series... found these as you see them in a tray of small scale cars at a show.
TarheelRick Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Another one I have, though may not be quite so rare is a JOHAN Boss 429 Mercury Comet Pro-Stock. Traded a set of resin Ardun heads for it a few years back. Picture from Ebay. Edited July 7, 2018 by TarheelRick
Mr mopar Posted July 7, 2018 Posted July 7, 2018 By far my rarest model would be Aurora 1/16th Pinto Funny car & Monogram Unreal Roller MPC 71' Mercury Cyclone.
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