ewetwo Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Was there ever a kit released on a Tucker? It would be so cool to build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 This is one of those cars that I am kind of surprised that (to my knowledge) no one has ever kitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Doubt at this point it would be a plastic kit. Doubt many even know about it. The other problem is there were only 50 actual cars built and there weren't enough for a drag racing or stock car version. If anything it's more likely there would be a 3d printed version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) There is a diecast version. Edited September 15, 2023 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Yes, there were diecast and resin models of the Tucker manufactured in multiple scales. but no plastic kits in 1:24/25 scale. I own a 1:43 inexpensive diecast of that car, and it is surprisingly well made. I also doubt it will ever be made as a plastic kit. Familiar faith to the '71-'73 Boattail Buick Riviera - another car I would like to see as a plastic kit. But with the 3D printing going strong, there is hope that both of those cars will be made as 1:24/25 models in not too distant future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 There is a 1:25 resin kit, by Modelhaus. (Not live listings. For reference only) https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/modelhaus-1948-tucker-torpedo-hardtop-519132623 https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1948-tucker-modelhaus-resin-complete-1831274427 Note that the Tucker had often appeared in the Scale Auto Enthusiast kit-request poles years ago. There was one Tucker that was raced (kinda). Come on Mobius... 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Years ago a small independent company was going to produce a kit of that car using innovative technology for its time,but the big 3 (Revell,Monongram, and Amt) conspired to shut them down. …Lol…JK…Never kitted in plastic afaik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 there is a 3d print of the tucker. its slightly toyish looking and a lot of the body detail is fairly soft. it could be a starting point if you put a bit of extra work into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 I'd go for the Franklin Mint and update if desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajohn97 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 9/15/2023 at 5:27 PM, Brian Austin said: Come on Mobius... In a perfect world (where injection mold tooled kits weren’t so capital/ labor / time intensive), I can imagine Moebius extending their product line to include new kits of a Tucker, a Nash Metropolitan, ‘52 - ‘54 Kaiser sedans, a stock Henry-J/ Allstate and maybe even a Kaiser Darin sports car. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would see high quality injection molded kits of ‘52 - ‘54 Hudson Hornets and first generation Chrysler 300’s (and those wonderful ‘65 Plymouths!)….thank you Moebius!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 18 hours ago, papajohn97 said: In a perfect world (where injection mold tooled kits weren’t so capital/ labor / time intensive), I can imagine Moebius extending their product line to include new kits of a Tucker, a Nash Metropolitan, ‘52 - ‘54 Kaiser sedans, a stock Henry-J/ Allstate and maybe even a Kaiser Darin sports car. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would see high quality injection molded kits of ‘52 - ‘54 Hudson Hornets and first generation Chrysler 300’s (and those wonderful ‘65 Plymouths!)….thank you Moebius!!!! I’d love to see any of those, as well as a Tucker in styrene, to be honest! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racephoto1 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 A Tucker in NASCAR, in action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Modelhaus did a nice curbside. I have one yet to build as I can't pick a color!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 There's something wrong with the #12 in that picture. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Compare this image with the "action" shot a few replies up... Edited October 25, 2023 by Brian Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) How about some vintage ashtrays/cigarette holders? Car itself is around 8" long. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185745133278 https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/boxes/decorative-boxes/1948-tucker-automobile-promotional-cigarette-box-ashtray/id-f_5758923/ https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/tucker-maroon-ashtray Edited October 24, 2023 by Brian Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I have a nice and inexpensive 1:43 diecast Tucker by Yat Ming. IIRC, bought it at Walmart (probably 10 years ago or so). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Racephoto 1, is that picture photoshopped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 It looks legit. https://tb98nj.wordpress.com/2020/07/23/the-story-of-tucker-1004-nascars-unicorn/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTrickPony Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I have a 1/18 die cast I bought several years back. It's by Road Signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racephoto1 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 10:51 AM, paul alflen said: Racephoto 1, is that picture photoshopped? Not that I know of, I grabbed of google. It's possible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Austin Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 It appears photoshopped, as I hinted in my comment above. I think someone copied the car in the image I posted and edited it into a two-door body, which never existed. They then dropped the modified image into the race action scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul alflen Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Bingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 A friend gave me this 1948 Tucker, 1/24 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteski Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Interesting. Is that model made of metal or silver resin? It appears to be "slush-cast", which is an old crude method of casting models, yet the wheels, axles, nylon axle retainers, and Philips-head screws all look modern. Also since most models/toys are made in China, that "MADE IN USA" lettering also seems vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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