Tom Geiger Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Here's a photo of when all my stars were in perfect alignment! GSL 2003, that's me on the left (with hair!), next to Bob Paeth (who has since passed away) and Tom Daniel. Back when I was a kid, my favorite kits were the Revell '57 Nomad with the beach scene on the box, and Tom Daniel cars. So here I am as an adult with the two guys who were responsible for those products! As a kid I could never have imagined this would happen someday!
Kennyboy Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 This is one of my Holy Grails.........I need one!!!
Monty Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 This is my last remaining "grail"; unfortunately it will probably remain exactly that. I just can't/won't pay exorbitant prices for kits.
therealphil Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I really want to find the amt John Deere 310 backhoe and the ALF pumper
b-body fan Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 For some reason I really want the Johan 60 Plymouth wagon.
unclescott58 Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 For some reason I really want the Johan 60 Plymouth wagon. Both the Johan '60 Plymouth wagon and their '60 DeSoto hardtop are high on my list. Scott
BIGTRUCK Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Wow I remember when Billy started this thread back when this board started. Since then I picked up 2 'Grail' kits the 63 Pontiac Bonneville mint in the box and 58 Ford with stock parts only, but along the way I got some I didnt know were on my list until they appeared in front of me. Is that how this 'grail' thing works?
Ben Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I always liked them too...2 from my childhood days has always eluded me...the(Un-Real Roller) and (Mean Maverick)kits. I am currently after the Unreal Roller. I won one on EBay for just over 200.00 and when the guy went to mail them to me (the Unreal Roller and the Honest Engine kits) someone broke into his truck and stole the package. I did get my money back though. I have since won the Honest engine again. I have three of the Mean Maverick kits. They are on EBay quite often.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) My grail kits change from time to time. Sometimes acquiring one, finally, is somewhat of a disappointment. Right now, I'm after the Johan '62 and '63 Dodge hardtops, preferably unbuilt, but decent, clean built-ups OK. Edited July 5, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy
disabled modeler Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I really want to find the amt John Deere 310 backhoe and the ALF pumper I have the ALF pumper kit with extra fire truck parts in the box with it if interested PM me.
vettecote Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 I had fullfilled my Holy Grail a couple years ago. These 3 kits. I waited and waited and snagged them up when the time was right(Low price)lol Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Had all 3 as a kid...I,m happy!
thatz4u Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 60 Merc ht to build a replicar 61-63 Comet Revell new tool 57 Ranchero Revell new tool 56 F-100
ToyLvr Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Have really been enjoying this thread. Seems like the recurrent theme is everyone looking for a kit from their childhood that inspires fond memories. I'm no different, but my search had a really great ending. What if someone walked up to you one day, and handed you a bunch of boxes that contained *all* of your Holy Grail kits???? Here's my story... I have a much older brother who came of age during what many refer to as the "Golden Age" of model cars, late 50's - mid 60s. He was a wiz at building them, with slick paint jobs and often great detail. Then, like many others of that era, he graduated to 1:1 cars, got married, started a family and career, etc etc, and the models got boxed-up and stashed away for decades. As a kid, I would sometimes watch him build, and was astonished by his skill. As the collection grew, I committed each car and its details to memory, vowing to obtain and build some of them for myself "someday". Well, in my day (1970s), I was a pretty decent builder, but no Tim Boyd. Figured I could handle those golden oldies, though, so I started trying to track down some of those kits like my brother built. Didn't have much luck. Would nail one once-in-a-while. Fast forward to the late 90s and the internet, started getting more scores, but still missing so many. Prices also were skyrocketing for old kits. I was also dealing with family and career obligations; you know how it goes. Spring of 2010, my brother, now almost 70 years old, knowing that I'm still a model car nut, hands over the aforementioned boxes, saying he figured it was time to give me the collection for "safekeeping". I just about passed out on the spot. Not only the built-ups, but some unbuilt treasures as well. And, let me also mention the "parts box" - some of you guys would go nuts over its contents. Attached is a photo of a small sampling of some of his cars on display in my "man cave". Hope you enjoy..... Edited July 6, 2015 by ToyLvr
Agent G Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Aoshima's BMW R100RT. It apparently went OOP 20 years ago. G
thatz4u Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 All my brother did was destroy my early stuff, I'm still looking for some of the replacements
disabled modeler Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 Have really been enjoying this thread. Seems like the recurrent theme is everyone looking for a kit from their childhood that inspires fond memories. I'm no different, but my search had a really great ending. What if someone walked up to you one day, and handed you a bunch of boxes that contained *all* of your Holy Grail kits???? Here's my story... I have a much older brother who came of age during what many refer to as the "Golden Age" of model cars, late 50's - mid 60s. He was a wiz at building them, with slick paint jobs and often great detail. Then, like many others of that era, he graduated to 1:1 cars, got married, started a family and career, etc etc, and the models got boxed-up and stashed away for decades. As a kid, I would sometimes watch him build, and was astonished by his skill. As the collection grew, I committed each car and its details to memory, vowing to obtain and build some of them for myself "someday". Well, in my day (1970s), I was a pretty decent builder, but no Tim Boyd. Figured I could handle those golden oldies, though, so I started trying to track down some of those kits like my brother built. Didn't have much luck. Would nail one once-in-a-while. Fast forward to the late 90s and the internet, started getting more scores, but still missing so many. Prices also were skyrocketing for old kits. I was also dealing with family and career obligations; you know how it goes. Spring of 2010, my brother, now almost 70 years old, knowing that I'm still a model car nut, hands over the aforementioned boxes, saying he figured it was time to give me the collection for "safekeeping". I just about passed out on the spot. Not only the built-ups, but some unbuilt treasures as well. And, let me also mention the "parts box" - some of you guys would go nuts over its contents. Attached is a photo of a small sampling of some of his cars on display in my "man cave". Hope you enjoy..... IMG_2128.JPG Very cool story Mike...
om617 Posted July 6, 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 AMT 1964 Buick Wildcat and MPC 1970 Charger. Got the Buick (s) ,but no luck with the Charger. If it`s true how Revell maby will put out the 70 i`ll be fine with the Revell kit because this is a subject i want to build. New unicorn to the list is the AMT 63 Bonneville hardtop.
disabled modeler Posted July 7, 2015 Posted July 7, 2015 All my brother did was destroy my early stuff, I'm still looking for some of the replacements Me too Al....bandits got into my house took most and damaged what they could find.
Tom Geiger Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Great story Mike, a special collection because of the connection to your youth and your brother. My story doesn't have that aspect! Many years ago a vendor of mine at work asked me to look at something in his trunk. I was amazed! There was a large TV box full of old models and promos all wrapped in old shirts. He said a friend of his found it on a basement cleanout of an old house. He said his friend understood if these were all mint in the box, they'd be worth money. But the kits were poorly built with the hoods glued shut. The promos were all poorly detail painted. So he just wanted to give the box to someone who would appreciate them. My friend told him about me and the deal was sealed. Box was transferred to my car and it was very difficult to work the rest of the day! This was in the 1990s so the kits weren't worth what they fetch today. Still, this became the core of my old built up collection. Edited July 8, 2015 by Tom Geiger
Mike Kucaba Posted July 8, 2015 Posted July 8, 2015 The grail I seek now is the 1/12th Bandai STP turbine car. Anyone have one?
StockBoresMe Posted November 1, 2017 Posted November 1, 2017 I already have a new to me copy of my 1st skill 2 kit that requires glue. The kit I consider my 1st model car. Bit the real deal. The very 1st model kit I ever came into contact with was a simple snap 1/32 scale that I consider my holy grail. The kit I most desire yet is seemingly unfindable. So what's your most desired kit? Tell us the reason why it's your favorite
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