If you could only build one kit for the rest of your life, what would it be?

[vamach1]

  On 9/28/2020 at 1:47 AM, iBorg said:

Something from Model Factory Hiro......it may take my lifetime to build it and another to afford it.

 

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Amen to that.  I have the Revell 1/12 GT350, the Trumpeter 1/12 GT40, The Otaki 1/12 72 Mach1 and some other large scale kits which would keep me busy for a long time just to build one of them.  The MFH kits are pretty incredible but I’ll follow along for now.

[vamach1]

  On 9/28/2020 at 5:03 PM, afx said:

Fujimi Porsche 911 or AMT Cobra 289.  Already have built a few of each and have more projects in mind.

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No surprise on either choice.  I’d just like to get something finished before the end of October.

[iamsuperdan]

How creative can we get in terms of using other parts?

For example, many years ago, the VW/Porsche dealer I worked for moved. The Toyota dealership that moved in did some renovations to the building. The literally tore down the entire building except for one wall, about 30ft x 10ft. But because they retained some of the original structure, it was considered a renovation and not a new build. Major advantage in terms of zoning, taxes, permits, etc. 

Using the same thought process, if I picked a kit and then replaced everything except for say the driveshaft, would that count?

 

Seriously though, I'd probably just stop building if I was limited to only one. For me, that would take the fun out of the hobby, and if I'm not having fun, then what's the point?

[Classicgas]

  On 9/28/2020 at 12:23 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:

Honestly? I would quit building.

There's no way that I could maintain interest in building the same kit over and over again.

 

As it is, I almost never build the same kit more than once.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

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[webestang]

Stangwagons....

 

 

or the AMT 67 Mustang GT (a good base for the resin wagon body). 

 

 

 

 

 

[Oldcarfan27]

If only it looked this good!

[Pete J.]

  On 9/28/2020 at 3:32 PM, CabDriver said:

My wife and I were playing a game when we were road-tripping cross-country trying to decide which state we would choose if we could only eat the food that that state is famous for producing.

Im not a corn fan, so Indiana was out (although here I am in Indiana anyway ?) - we couldn’t decide between Idaho or Wisconsin in the end...

I guess Idaho would be the sensible choice, but cheese IS delicious ?

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That's cool!  I grew up in Nebraska so I would have both corn(after all we are all cornhuskers) and beef because that is what is says on the license plates. ?

[doorsovdoon]

I haven't built enough kits to say which one I'd do again and again, but so far I'd say the 1962 Buick Electra by AMT. I've bought another recently and will probably be my next build in WIP. Such a beautiful looking model when finished and super easy to build. 

[slusher]

  On 9/28/2020 at 12:23 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:

Honestly? I would quit building.

There's no way that I could maintain interest in building the same kit over and over again.

 

As it is, I almost never build the same kit more than once.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

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At one time I would have 49 Ford Coup but I now Steve has a good points....

[stitchdup]

I'd have to go for the revell mk1 or 2 golfs. Wih some scratchbuilding I could build a few jettas or the south americans versions but after those were done it would be time for a new hobby

[Bills72sj]

I would cheat and make it 40 bay workshop. Never run out of ideas in that.

[TarheelRick]

I have an affinity for the AMT 40 Willys Coupe/Pickup kit.  So far I have built it three ways and only one is partially  box stock, I have plans for four more versions.  I have three kits in the stash, some are only major pieces , plus some left over parts from my former days in the hobby.

 

This one is in the works, going to be a fuel coupe.

 

Edited September 29, 2020 by TarheelRick

[DiscoRover007]

Probably a Tamiya MK4 Supra. Well detailed, reasonably priced usually, and looks great in multiple colors. 

[Brutalform]

  On 9/28/2020 at 12:23 AM, StevenGuthmiller said:

Honestly? I would quit building.

There's no way that I could maintain interest in building the same kit over and over again.

 

As it is, I almost never build the same kit more than once.

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

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While I do agree, it all depends on the builders interests. I really enjoy building super stock cars of the 60s most, and there are many different sponsors, and drivers, that raced those TBolts, and Belvederes. I have built many TBolts, as available decals allowed me to, and I still have several cars on the bench waiting to be completed, that I have built before. 
But on the other hand, once I build a factory “stock” car, I see no reason on building another one. 

[Tom Geiger]

There used to be a running joke that NASCAR builders never realized that they were building the same kit over and over...??

[lordairgtar]

JoHan's Mercedes Benz Coupe.

[Dave Ambrose]

I don’t think I’d be happy with just one kit. My interest are just way too varied.
 

If I had to pick one that would keep me amused the longest, it would be either the Double Dragster, or the Slingster. There are a lot of very different ways to build those. 

[Bucky]

It would be easier for me to just pick one particular vehicle and try to build the different variations of it. For me, that would either be the Imperial, or the Chrysler 300, building each year model, in convertible and hardtop versions. That would keep me busy.

[Tom Geiger]

Multiples of the same kit?  I did answer this question with the AMT 53 Ford pickup, but I’m three deep in the 50 Ford and still have a few more ideas?

[Plowboy]

If I had to pick just one, it would be any year of the AMT Ford '61-'63 unibodies. There are so many different things I could do with that kit! 

[Rockford]

Very difficult, my uncontrollable love for 57 Chevies would say a good 57 Chevy kit, but then I'd want a kit of my own car so the MPC 79 Chevy Nova kit, but then again, what about the perfect truck of all time the Kenworth W925, I'd have to have the AMT "Watkins" version. 

You just cant do this to a person ?

[magicmustang]

My choice would be the Revell '41 Willys. I've built 7 versions so far and have 4 or 5 unbuilt in my stash.

Edited October 1, 2020 by magicmustang

[peter31a]

So going by Jim's original heading: If you could only build one kit for the rest of your life, what would it be? I took it like you're on a deserted island and a container of one kit washes up on shore. What kit would you build. That implied to me you can only work with what's in the box. In that case I don't think I could name any one kit that would do.

But as I read the responses, I realized that everyone is thinking of a certain kit with many other kits available to rob parts from (as well as scratch building supplies and resin etc) to build what you want from your one chosen kit. If that is the case for me it would be the Revell Model A roadster and coupe kits but I would also want the older Revelll Model A kits too, Tudor, Woody, Pick-up and if possible the AMT Model A kits. That would keep me busy for a long time.

[Snake45]

  On 10/1/2020 at 1:40 PM, peter31a said:

If that is the case for me it would be the Revell Model A roadster and coupe kits but I would also want the older Revelll Model A kits too, Tudor, Woody, Pick-up and if possible the AMT Model A kits. That would keep me busy for a long time.

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That's what I would call a "family" of kits, much like the AMT '63-'67 Corvette coupe and roadster kits I mentioned in my first post in this thread. 

[Tom Geiger]

 

Family of kits?  Just love the old Monogram Model A series!   I have a few more planned