Kits they never issued- but should have

[Paul Payne]

After going through the obscure kits thread, I am truly amazed at what subjects the model companies actually thought would sell, and were willing to spend money on engineering and tooling. Gives me hope that a lot of the cars mentioned here might actually have a chance!  

[Oldcarfan27]

Or not.

Depending on how misguided they are.

I mean really, a trumpet model kit? A shoe car? Or a model of a Cup O' Noodles?

I just don't get it.

[doorsovdoon]

On 2/1/2021 at 8:26 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

Or not.

Depending on how misguided they are.

I mean really, a trumpet model kit? A shoe car? Or a model of a Cup O' Noodles?

I just don't get it.

Ha, yes, I seen those Cup Noodle builds and although pretty darn cool and unusual I did think "why?" Lol. If someone thought Cup Noodle kits and trumpets will sell, which they seem to be, there's definitely hope for pretty much every kit suggested here. Fingers crossed for at least one or two in this thread!

[BlackSheep214]

1967 Mustang Shelby GT500. That's surprising since AMT did the GT350 but not the GT500.

[Rick L]

Does anyone remember the Bill Thomas Chetah? Built in 1964, The answer to the Shelby Cobra. 15 survived to this day. Built with a Chevy 427c.i. engine, this was the most badass looking auto of it’s day. 

 

 

 

[Motor City]

The Cheetah is pretty rare.  I think I've only ever seen one.  I doubt if many model builders under 60 even know what it is or would be inclined to build it.  Us old guys probably would though!

[Earl Marischal]

I'm pretty certain there were Cheetah slot cars in the 1960s in 1/32 scale. Cox maybe?

steve

[Rodent]

Didn't Modelhaus make a Cheetah? Or is my brain getting more fried over time?

[Theo]

1965 Cheetah Roadster Race Car - R&D Unique

Shows up on ebay every now and again. Theo

[Rodent]

OK, I guess both styles have been done in resin at one time.

 

 

[cobraman]

44 minutes ago, Rodent said:

Didn't Modelhaus make a Cheetah? Or is my brain getting more fried over time?

Yes they did, I had one.

[Tom Geiger]

On 2/1/2021 at 3:26 PM, Oldcarfan27 said:

I mean really, a trumpet model kit? A shoe car? Or a model of a Cup O' Noodles?

I just don't get it.

We don’t get it because we aren’t Japanese.. different market. Crazy stuff sells there that we will never really understand 

[doorsovdoon]

I cant believe there still isn't a 1/25 kit of the Checker Marathon cab. The closest I've ever seen is a Rambler Classic by Jo-Han. I'm certain the traditional yellow cab would be a massive seller but instead we get a re-box of the '70 Galaxie, not that I'm complaining about that but, it seems to be a glaring hole in the model car market that's been wide open for decades! 

Edited February 12, 2021 by doorsovdoon

[1959scudetto]

On 2/12/2021 at 12:01 AM, Tom Geiger said:

We don’t get it because we aren’t Japanese.. different market. Crazy stuff sells there that we will never really understand 

Hey, Tom - on ebay.de there is actually a Cheetah body kit (no engine, chassis or wheels) - Carrera 1/24 slot body ==> see link:   https://www.ebay.de/itm/Carrera-Digital-1-24-Bausatz-Bill-Thomas-Cheetah/233959374371

[WizPorsche944]

Ferrari Mondial

Porsche 912

Porsche 944 original not a Turbo

Porsche 997

VW Thing

VW Pickup

Edited April 13, 2021 by WizPorsche944

[keyser]

Anybody say Black Beauty from Green Hornet? We’ve got zero even resin in 1/25. And there’s a 65-6 Imperial to start with. Haven’t waded thru here lately so may have missed it. 
Id take a recent GT350R or GT500 curbside with better headlights, CTS-V wagon, 49 Caddy 61, Buick Y-Job. 
There are Sushi/Sashimi models too. Can’t find pic but there were 4 kits. Fujimi maybe? Big manufacturer

Edited April 13, 2021 by keyser
Can’t find pics

[lordairgtar]

On 2/11/2021 at 2:47 PM, Earl Marischal said:

I'm pretty certain there were Cheetah slot cars in the 1960s in 1/32 scale. Cox maybe?

steve

Strombecker had a 1/32 slot car.

 

[Snake45]

10 hours ago, lordairgtar said:

Strombecker had a 1/32 slot car.

 

I can confirm. I had one. Came in a set with a Ferrari Dino. 

[CapSat 6]

12 hours ago, keyser said:

Anybody say Black Beauty from Green Hornet? We’ve got zero even resin in 1/25. And there’s a 65-6 Imperial to start with. Haven’t waded thru here lately so may have missed it. 
Id take a recent GT350R or GT500 curbside with better headlights, CTS-V wagon, 49 Caddy 61, Buick Y-Job. 
There are Sushi/Sashimi models too. Can’t find pic but there were 4 kits. Fujimi maybe? Big manufacturer

I think there was a resin Black Beauty available a long time ago. IIRC, it was rare even when in production. Perhaps it was Monsters in Motion, or I think somebody named Al Martino who made it? I seem to remember somebody (maybe Mr. Martino) doing a big scale version as well.

The AMT '64-'66 Imperial last was issued either as the Western Pickup or as the car from the old show "The Hero". It's possible that Round 2 has that tool. If they did, and I was in charge at Round 2, I would look at revising the body & other parts to Green Hornet (show) spec, and I would also give a look at doing the car from the movie they did some time back. Those subjects are right up Round 2's alley. Also, Polar Lights had the license for the Black Beauty some time ago, releasing a 1/32 scale kit and slot car.  

I think the Black Beauty in any form, rather than a stock Imperial, would give a better return on any revisions they would have to make. 

 

 

 

[ChrisBcritter]

Not a bad idea; from the Hero kit Round2 could use the chassis, engine, firewall, windshield, wheel backs and hood - the body and grille had a lot of Western doodads (or geegaws ) engraved into it, and the interior's a two-door setup (although the dash and steering wheel might be re-usable). So new body/bumpers, interior bucket/seats, rear glass, and however many Green Hornet devices they'd care to add.

Edited April 13, 2021 by ChrisBcritter

[Earl Marischal]

On 4/13/2021 at 4:47 AM, keyser said:

Anybody say Black Beauty from Green Hornet? We’ve got zero even resin in 1/25. And there’s a 65-6 Imperial to start with. Haven’t waded thru here lately so may have missed it. 
Id take a recent GT350R or GT500 curbside with better headlights, CTS-V wagon, 49 Caddy 61, Buick Y-Job. 
There are Sushi/Sashimi models too. Can’t find pic but there were 4 kits. Fujimi maybe? Big manufacturer

These any help?

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/polar-lights-876-green-hornet-black-beauty--253076

Ok it's 1/32 but it's there.

And this resin: 

http://www.rocketfin.com/model-kit-reviews/green_hornet_black_beauty.cfm

steve

[keyser]

Neither kit very good. 1/32 is a no. 
T&T was not a great rep, and the ones I’ve seen weren’t very well cast. Wavy panel lines on a black flat sided car not going to work. Thank you though.
Apache wheels available, chassis available. 
Nothing very acceptable. With movie, it’d sell, Seth Rogen is funny. Curbside fine like Batmobile. 
I asked Don Holthaus as a joke, he did demo derby imperial. Phone went dead silent. Lol. 

[John1955]

1951-1954 Kaiser Henry J - STOCK version

1949 Nash Ambassador

1960's Jeep Gladiator pickup (J10, J20, J30)

1968-1973 Ford Ranchero's 

1980 Dodge Mirada 

 

(1/25th scale) 
 

Edited April 18, 2021 by John1955

[lordairgtar]

On 2/12/2021 at 2:13 AM, doorsovdoon said:

I cant believe there still isn't a 1/25 kit of the Checker Marathon cab. The closest I've ever seen is a Rambler Classic by Jo-Han. I'm certain the traditional yellow cab would be a massive seller but instead we get a re-box of the '70 Galaxie, not that I'm complaining about that but, it seems to be a glaring hole in the model car market that's been wide open for decades! 

I agree. Looking for precedent? A British cab was made into a kit. Why not Checker? If they choose to model it and put the Continental engine in it, there are plenty of sources for Chevy engines to do post 64-65 versions. If they do the Chevy version, the Heller kit of the Fergie tractor has the Continental engine.

Edited April 19, 2021 by lordairgtar

[John1955]

On 1/15/2021 at 11:11 AM, TonyK said:

In general, I'd like to see more passenger cars made that aren't an SS or the giant cubic inch engines or bucket seats. Y'know, regular family cars. Not always the top of the line ones.

Me too, and the plain jane models outsold the SS and fancy ones as well in the 1:1 world. And 4 door cars often outsold the 2 door versions. But back in the day, the major customers of kits were young boys and that's why AMT, MPC, Jo-Han and others made the sportier versions as kits. Even the Jo-Han '70 AMC Hornet kit came with dual exhaust! Now really, how many Hornets actually were equipped that way?