Bullitt Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 https://www.amazon.com/Minicraft-Models-Flamin-Flathead-Scale/dp/B002QE3BYA/ref=sr_1_49?ie=UTF8&qid=1538570433&sr=8-49&keywords=1%2F16+scale+model+car+kits Minicraft Models Flamin' Flathead ('31 Ford) 1/16 Scale Custom components include flathead V-8 engine with 3 carburetors and Custom “quick change” rear axle Opening doors Colorful flame decals Illustrated assembly instructions Skill level 4 New (1) from $35,802.14
dino246gt Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 But they do ship to Canada! Amazon increased their minimum wage, good for them, but now they have to raise their prices!!!
iamsuperdan Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 I've always wondered about some of the wacky prices on Amazon. Let's see...here's the item I want, multiple options. $20. $21. $19. $1484. $20. Wait, what?
OneTrickPony Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 I have the pickup truck version of that I would let go for half that price if anyone is interested! ;-)
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Wow. I think $35,000 US is a little steep. Maybe if it was the very last one on the planet...nah. Even 35,000 yen is $300 US. Still nah. Edited October 3, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy
Bullitt Posted October 3, 2018 Author Posted October 3, 2018 If anyone is looking for a 1/16 31 Ford HiBoy roadster, Minicraft has them in their clearance section for $25.00 and free shipping in the US. https://minicraftmodels.com/products/11222-1-16-31-ford-hi-boy-roadster
Greg Myers Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Chrome rims look nice' Not sure about that windshield gap and the top cover.
Greg Myers Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 They have quite an extensive catalog. But alas, no coupe.
Greg Myers Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Lots of parts = lots of detail really nice flathead too
Greg Myers Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 They also come in a stock version. But again, no Coupe
Greg Myers Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 Only other 1/16th scale hot rod is from Lindberg, and not too shabby either
Deuces Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 2 hours ago, Bullitt said: If anyone is looking for a 1/16 31 Ford HiBoy roadster, Minicraft has them in their clearance section for $25.00 and free shipping in the US. https://minicraftmodels.com/products/11222-1-16-31-ford-hi-boy-roadster I already have one.... ☺️
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 41 minutes ago, Greg Myers said: Only other 1/16th scale hot rod is from Lindberg, and not too shabby either ... Don't forget Revellogram's 1/16 '34 Fords.
Aaronw Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 4 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: I've always wondered about some of the wacky prices on Amazon. Let's see...here's the item I want, multiple options. $20. $21. $19. $1484. $20. Wait, what? Amazon pricing came up on a non-model related site awhile ago. A number of theories are out there. The most plausible I saw was it is an algorithm that gets a little wonky when it can't find many of the item available. In this case it was specifically looking at the prices of out of print books. Amazon's bot searches the net, it finds one on ebay going for big bucks, it tacks on a few dollars. Another book sellers bot, finds Amazon's price, tacks on a few dollars. Amazon's bot re-evaluates, finds this competing book sellers price, adjusts and tacks on a few dollars. Ebay seller sees what Amazon is charging, thinks Wow this book is worth a lot of money... rinse, and repeat. One of the more interesting theories is that it is a money laundering scheme. You buy a $30 book for $1500, $1470 is now clean. Maybe on ebay, but Amazon seems kind of high profile for that. Who knows, it wouldn't be the first time a major corporation was doing something on the shady side. One of the big alcohol firms got caught exporting "industrial" alcohol to avoid the higher taxes of drinkable alcohol. In this particular case I wouldn't be surprised if it was a case of an algorithm getting confused and basing the price on that of a 1-1 car.
smhardesty Posted October 3, 2018 Posted October 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Greg Myers said: Not sure about that windshield gap. An early attempt at air conditioning, of sorts. Billed as a "fresh air supply".
426 pack Posted October 4, 2018 Posted October 4, 2018 You could buy this one for Probably the same price on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Ford-Sedan-Street-Rod-/292746492734?_ul=CA
Mr. Metallic Posted October 4, 2018 Posted October 4, 2018 22 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Don't forget Revellogram's 1/16 '34 Fords. You beat me too it Bill I really want to combine one of these Minicraft hot rods with the 34 coupe to backdate it to true hot rod status.
modelercarl Posted October 9, 2018 Posted October 9, 2018 Well, I ordered two of these last week. I have two grandsons who are somewhat interested in building (have built 3 kits each so far 1/25 scale). They thought this bigger scale would be neat to try and for the price, I thought this was an ideal time to get them one. Surprise, surprise....I got two kits in sealed bags in one box with zeroxed instructions! Looked through everything and I have to say the styrene looks very good, not much cleanup should be required and the chrome is some of the best I have seen in a kit. Thinking I should have got one for me.
Greg Myers Posted October 10, 2018 Posted October 10, 2018 Not sure these would be to good for a forth shot at building as they are very detailed and almost as fiddley as those early Revell Tri-Fives.
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