Mr mopar Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 Nice box art ,better then seeing a built model on the box !
Luc Janssens Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 Neat indeed, remember when these were first released by Monogram, back in the '80s, neat kit then and still is!
1972coronet Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 3 hours ago, RichCostello said: Too bad [ the '69 1/2 Super Bee ] is not 1/25 scale! In spite of its inaccuracies , it builds nice . It's even easier to build a closer-to-stock replica these days (vs. the 80's - 90's issues) since Fireball Modelworks created : - Correct tyres and wheels : http://www.fireballmodels.info/ - 1/24 Scale induction setup : http://www.fireballmodels.info/ The only other two glaring faux pas are : - Power Disc Brake booster and master cylinder - Plymouth Satellite / GTX emblem on the back seat
RichCostello Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, 1972coronet said: In spite of its inaccuracies , it builds nice . It's even easier to build a closer-to-stock replica these days (vs. the 80's - 90's issues) since Fireball Modelworks created : - Correct tyres and wheels : http://www.fireballmodels.info/ - 1/24 Scale induction setup : http://www.fireballmodels.info/ The only other two glaring faux pas are : - Power Disc Brake booster and master cylinder - Plymouth Satellite / GTX emblem on the back seat I'm a 1/25 scale snob.
1972coronet Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 56 minutes ago, RichCostello said: I'm a 1/25 scale snob. I favour 1/25 scale as well... But , until someone tools a 1/25 scale 1969 Coronet-Super Bee-R/T , the ancient Monogram 1/24 is all we've got .
RichCostello Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 1 minute ago, 1972coronet said: I favour 1/25 scale as well... But , until someone tools a 1/25 scale 1969 Coronet-Super Bee-R/T , the ancient Monogram 1/24 is all we've got . I owned a real 69 Super Bee that I would love to build a replica of, but 1/24 just don't work for me.
GMP440 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, RichCostello said: I owned a real 69 Super Bee that I would love to build a replica of, but 1/24 just don't work for me. 1 hour ago, 1972coronet said: I favour 1/25 scale as well... But , until someone tools a 1/25 scale 1969 Coronet-Super Bee-R/T , the ancient Monogram 1/24 is all we've got . The Monogram 69 Superbee needs a facelift. It's been re released numerous times as the same 6 pack car since 84. Would love to see Revell change this one to a regular 69 Superbee with either the power bulge hood or the twin hood scoop ramcharger hood and add the twin side scoops to the body. Maybe even do this one as an all new 1/25 scale kit like they did with the 70 Barracuda or Cuda kit recently.
RichCostello Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, GMP440 said: The Monogram 69 Superbee needs a facelift. It's been re released numerous times as the same 6 pack car since 84. Would love to see Revell change this one to a regular 69 Superbee with either the power bulge hood or the twin hood scoop ramcharger hood and add the twin side scoops to the body. Maybe even do this one as an all new 1/25 scale kit like they did with the 70 Barracuda or Cuda kit recently. If that was yellow with black hood scoops, and no side scoops, that would be my car!
moparfarmer Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Although its older and not too many parts count I think its the nicest detailed kit that Monogram did in that series..Builds up real nice too..
Snake45 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 9 hours ago, GMP440 said: The Monogram 69 Superbee needs a facelift. It's been re released numerous times as the same 6 pack car since 84. Would love to see Revell change this one to a regular 69 Superbee with either the power bulge hood or the twin hood scoop ramcharger hood and add the twin side scoops to the body. Maybe even do this one as an all new 1/25 scale kit like they did with the 70 Barracuda or Cuda kit recently. Yeah, and then make it a '68 while they're at it.
Rob Hall Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) i remember building the original issue as a teenager, it was molded in a metallic dark blue...built the Monogram Challenger T/A around the same time, it was in a metallic red...IIRC, both those kits included a packet of Turtle Wax. Edited October 9, 2020 by Rob Hall
CapSat 6 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: i remember building the original issue as a teenager, it was molded in a metallic dark blue...built the Monogram Challenger T/A around the same time, it was in a metallic red...IIRC, both those kits included a packet of Turtle Wax. I did one of those back then, too! I just sprayed Testors Transparent blue onto the body. I think I have some of those packets of Turtle Wax somewhere…
CapSat 6 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 I think this has always been a pretty nice kit. It would be great if Revell gave it the "enhanced" treatment with some new alternative stock parts, or even a revision to '68 specs. Fireball Modelworks does a nice Six Pack set up, as well as some alternative wheels and hubcaps (I think their '69 14" wheel covers are scaled too large for 1/25 but would look perfect on one of these). Hart's Parts does some parts for these: a bench seat (!), a base Super Bee power dome hood, and a Ramcharger hood.
Casey Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 1 hour ago, CapSat 6 said: I think this has always been a pretty nice kit. It would be great if Revell gave it the "enhanced" treatment with some new alternative stock parts, or even a revision to '68 specs. Considering it took 30+ years for the optional street machine parts to finally appear and for the Super Bee section of the bumblebee stripe to be corrected, I wouldn't hold out much hope....though I agree, a set of steel wheels and side scoops would be appreciated additions.
GMP440 Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Snake45 said: Yeah, and then make it a '68 while they're at it. I'm with you on that. Revell could do a 68 like they did with the Chevelle. They did a 69 Chevelle then later on did a 68. Same thing can be done to the Coronet. If Revell does a 68 Coronet; it needs to be in 1/25 scale. It's going to mean a massive retooling. The kit companies are now retooling some of their older subjects. Now could be the right time to do this.
440 Dakota Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 http://www.fireballmodels has the side scoops FMR-081
tim boyd Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 This kit is not perfect by any means, but it is a respectable effort that builds into a very sharp model: TIM
FordRodnKustom Posted October 10, 2020 Posted October 10, 2020 Overall I like this kit. With a little work it builds up well. I don't mind building 24th scale at all. I built this one from I think the first issue, It was molded in metallic blue styrene, Done as sort of a day 2 A12
Mr mopar Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 16 hours ago, FordRodnKustom said: Overall I like this kit. With a little work it builds up well. I don't mind building 24th scale at all. I built this one from I think the first issue, It was molded in metallic blue styrene, Done as sort of a day 2 A12 Ron it looks like it's going 100mph just standing there nice work !
Geno Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 (edited) Love this kit, I built these 2 from it.? Edited October 27, 2020 by Geno
Dragline Posted October 27, 2020 Posted October 27, 2020 On 10/10/2020 at 5:28 PM, FordRodnKustom said: Overall I like this kit. With a little work it builds up well. I don't mind building 24th scale at all. I built this one from I think the first issue, It was molded in metallic blue styrene, Done as sort of a day 2 A12 Man! This could pass for 1:1
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