Bucky Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I like the fact that the GTX has "Factory Approved Scale Parts". Which factory........Fiat?? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967RMP Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I have the Herbie version of the PL Beetle. For a snapper there is a great amount of detail, and I remember it being a pleasure to build. I'll definitely get the Coca-Cola version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 12 hours ago, iBorg said: Guess my original issue Super Trailer has no value now. I love the box art for the original release, just not crazy 'bout the kit inside. 9 hours ago, Richard Bartrop said: I have to wonder, just how "see thru" is it with all those ridges? Considering the skill level of your typical modeler back then, maybe that's why it was "The perfect see thru display case for your model cars" It's not terribly distorted, and the clear parts well well-molded, optically speaking, but it's a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I'll be getting the Super Trailer. I may even build it. It will be worth it to me, just for the accessories alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 One good thing about the Super Trailer is the Wheels are near identical to the 65'coronet if you have one in your stash and it's missing the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 A fellow club member built the trailer and did it up in U-Haul Markings and colors, came out really nice, I tired to do the same............., it never got past the primer stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 January 2019 releases are (at least, more may get added later in December) '60 Chevy P/U, Chevy NYPD Police Van, and the Coke liveried '32 Ford Sedan Delivery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 It's not all bad - you do get an accurate set of '64-65 Dodge wheel covers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 8:42 PM, Snake45 said: I didn't buy the Welly Capri I saw so never got to measure it or compare it with anything else, but it seemed to fit in with the other 1/24 cars on the shelf. If it had had the US round headlights, I'd have bought it. Maybe still will, someday, if the mood strikes me. Saw the Welly Capri again this morning. Still didn't buy it, but I did notice that it's marked 1/24 Scale on the chassis and seems to be. Color of the one I've been seeing is sort of Richard Petty Blue. If I see one in dark metallic green (like the one a friend drove in high school), I'll probably have to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57peppershaker Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 On 30/11/2018 at 4:37 AM, unclescott58 said: Does anybody have any photos of the Super Trailer/Display Case Trailer build, using the clear parts? Id like to see one built up too. I recently picked 1 up with the view of painting over the clear parts. Using with a Chevy Dually. I will be stripping all the chrome stuff too. Whats the alternative trailers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 14 minutes ago, 57peppershaker said: Id like to see one built up too. I recently picked 1 up with the view of painting over the clear parts. Using with a Chevy Dually. I will be stripping all the chrome stuff too. Whats the alternative trailer? 2 Alternative closed trailer, I'd suggest the ones Galaxie LTD released....available as pull-along and goose-neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 1 hour ago, 57peppershaker said: Id like to see one built up too. I recently picked 1 up with the view of painting over the clear parts. Using with a Chevy Dually. I will be stripping all the chrome stuff too. Whats the alternative trailers ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 I would like to add that this is a shorter trailer compared to the galaxy limited trailers. Just remember that back in the 60's the enclosed trailers were shorter as in the height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 18 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: Thanks for the link to JTalmage's build of this kit. I don't know how missed seeing that one in the past. That maybe the nicest build I've ever seen of that kit. I think painting the trailer the way he did, is the only way one can assemble this kit and make it look good. Trying to finding a glue or cement that's sticky enough to hold the clear parts together during assembly, without damaging or fogging them is all but impossible. So painting the kit, like JTalmage did maybe the only way go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Is this the same clear trailer that was issued in the 60s by MPC w the Ford GT Mk IV? I have that kit, but the trailer is missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted December 2, 2018 Author Share Posted December 2, 2018 42 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Is this the same clear trailer that was issued in the 60s by MPC w the Ford GT Mk IV? Yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 2 hours ago, unclescott58 said: Thanks for the link to JTalmage's build of this kit. I don't know how missed seeing that one in the past. That maybe the nicest build I've ever seen of that kit. I think painting the trailer the way he did, is the only way one can assemble this kit and make it look good. Trying to finding a glue or cement that's sticky enough to hold the clear parts together during assembly, without damaging or fogging them is all but impossible. So painting the kit, like JTalmage did maybe the only way go. Scott if you use 5 minute epoxy it might work. It would give you time to make sure it was square. I think you will have to use clamps and tape to get it all square on the base before you start to glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagepunk66 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 11/29/2018 at 7:42 PM, Snake45 said: When they say "1/24-1/27 scale," it means that some models in that series could be as large as 1/24 and others are as small as 1/27 (and I have examples of both). All parts on one model are the same scale, more or less, but I have noticed that I have at least three Wellys that are okay in length and height but a bit narrow in width. My Welly 1/24 '67 Firebird is about identical in size to my M2 1/24 '69 Camaros, so I'm pretty safe saying it's 1/24. Their '68 4-4-2 is a bit smaller than AMT's 1/25 '69, though not so much that you'd notice it unless you have the two literally side by side. Same thing with their '65 GTO. But I did notice, just since I had them on the bench at the same time, that their '67 Firebird and '68 4-4-2 were almost identical in both length and width! The Otaki Capri is visibly undersized, even without comparing it to anything. It's not as small as 1/32 but it's definitely not as big as 1/24-25. Haven't seen mine for a while but I'd say it's maybe a little smaller than the AMT Sunbeam Tiger, and you know that's not true of the real cars. I've never seen a stock version of this kit, only the racer. I don't think it can be built stock. I didn't buy the Welly Capri I saw so never got to measure it or compare it with anything else, but it seemed to fit in with the other 1/24 cars on the shelf. If it had had the US round headlights, I'd have bought it. Maybe still will, someday, if the mood strikes me. A good number of the Otaki kits of that era list scale as 1/28 on the box. I would presume the Capri is also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 On 11/18/2018 at 6:02 AM, 1972coronet said: Once it's released , I can pirate its chassis and use it under my '74 Vega annual ! And I want it for the rest! So when it comes out, I'll trade you. Pro stock chassis for stock annual chassis. Actually, I already have a complete chassis from the Twister Vega, John. If you want to do some tradin'? PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 11:50 PM, Casey said: Polar Lights 960 -- 1/25 Coca-Cola VW Beetle (Snap) Was just doing some research in anticipation of getting a couple of these and discovered that apparently it's really 1/24. Sigh. Oh well, guess I'll have to track down an old Revell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Snake45 said: Was just doing some research in anticipation of getting a couple of these and discovered that apparently it's really 1/24. Sigh. Oh well, guess I'll have to track down an old Revell. Depends on what year you want. I don't Revell ever did any pre 67 Beetles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 14 hours ago, Snake45 said: Was just doing some research in anticipation of getting a couple of these and discovered that apparently it's really 1/24. Sigh. Oh well, guess I'll have to track down an old Revell. 1/24th is the correct scale for a Beetle, would seem weird in 1/25th. The Revell of Germany and Tamiya ones are 1/24th also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Wasn't the old IMC/Union Beetle in 1/25? I remember building one many years ago and I remember it being SUPER fiddly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 (edited) ^^^Yes and yes. Edited December 8, 2018 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Wasn't the old IMC/Union Beetle in 1/25? I remember building one many years ago and I remember it being SUPER fiddly! Oh yes; in my mind, this is probably the most difficult/fiddly-to-build model car kit ever produced!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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