Harry P. Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Oh, and who needs to get killed before we can get a decent London Taxi kit? Huh? http://www.ehobbies....ampaign=froogle http://www.revell.de/index.php?id=203&KGKANR=0&KGKOGP=10&KGSCHL=1&L=1&page=2&sort=0&nc=1&searchactive=&q=london+bus&SWO=&ARMAS4=&PHPSESSID=77a4c3466ecab8b84ecc0d53928ecc05&KZSLPG=&offset=15&cmd=show&ARARTN=07093&sp=1
Chuck Most Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I said decent London taxi kit, people. No, sorry, overscale and under detailed won't cut it this time.
sjordan2 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Airfix also made two Astons in 1:24. The JB007 DB5 and a DB6. I think both were produced by MPC in America at some stage and that's the last we ever saw of them. Chances are good that the moulds are with round2, if they still exist. And you could ask the same question about other British subjects (pun intended). No newer Jaguar was released after the Hasegawa XJ-S. There are hardly any Rolls-Royces, and not a single Rover. What was/is available in regards of Lotus cars is dismal as well, to say the least. And has there ever been a Bentley kit other than the 4 1/2 Litre Blower? MG lovers must make do with only two models, the Monogram TC and the Aoshima B. OK, we do have a Morgan Plus Four, but I bet there is a market for a Three-Wheeler. For some of that variety, like the vintage Mog 3-wheeler, there are a few pretty good older kits in 1/16 (as I'm sure you know). I'd like to see the new 3-wheeler as a kit. I've noticed that Revell of Germany is getting ready to reissue the original Revell 1/16 Rolls PII Continental; I wonder if it will have any differences from the old kit.
Chuck Most Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 For some of that variety, like the vintage Mog 3-wheeler, there are a few pretty good older kits in 1/16 (as I'm sure you know). I'd like to see the new 3-wheeler as a kit. I've noticed that Revell of Germany is getting ready to reissue the original Revell 1/16 Rolls PII Continental; I wonder if it will have any differences from the old kit. I'd love to see the vintage three wheeler in 1:24. Thanks for jogging my memory on the 1:16 kit, I'd forgotten all about that one. Hey- speaking of three-wheelers, nobody ever kitted a Reliant Robin, right?
Tonioseven Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 BTW Antonio, is this a model? And if so, is it die-cast, resin, or........??? Looks sharp either which way! That's a diecast I found on Google. I'd love to find one and rework it to my tastes.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 At keast for Lotus the kits we have are pretty decent. The Monogram Esprit is really nice, and the Tamiya Europa and Super 7 are really nice, and Tamiya's 1/12 7 is incredible. But you are right there are very few high quality kits of any British make. Don't forget the Gunze Sangyo Elan, which, despite being a curbside, is not bad at all.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 For some of that variety, like the vintage Mog 3-wheeler, there are a few pretty good older kits in 1/16 (as I'm sure you know). I'd like to see the new 3-wheeler as a kit. I've noticed that Revell of Germany is getting ready to reissue the original Revell 1/16 Rolls PII Continental; I wonder if it will have any differences from the old kit. I'm aware of the Gakken/Entex/Academy/Minicraft/whatever 1:16 Moggy and built a few of them. Unfortunately, in 1:24 there only ever was the prohibitively expensive Wills - now Southeastern - Finecast white metal kit, if you are wealthy and resourceful enough to obtain one. A plastic kit would be oh so nice. The Revell, nee Renwal, Continental Roller already made it to the shelves and apart from new box art it is the same as it always was, including the well known glitches.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I'd love to see the vintage three wheeler in 1:24. Thanks for jogging my memory on the 1:16 kit, I'd forgotten all about that one. Hey- speaking of three-wheelers, nobody ever kitted a Reliant Robin, right? Right. However, there was a roughly 1:24 plastic bank/toy of the Trotter's Independent Regal van from the Only Fools and Horses TV Series. I have seen nice models built from it, but I was never lucky enough to snatch one.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I said decent London taxi kit, people. No, sorry, overscale and under detailed won't cut it this time. The Welly diecast isn't bad at all, especially considering the price. And it is really 1:24 scale. But I agree, a kit would be nice indeed. It's so hard to chop and drop diecasts.
Darin Bastedo Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Don't forget the Gunze Sangyo Elan, which, despite being a curbside, is not bad at all. I did forget that one. That was nice. I would love to build one to set next to my Tamiya Miata seeing how it was inspired by the Elan Edited October 25, 2011 by Darin Bastedo
Dr. Cranky Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I like to see the shelves full of variety! That's my only requirement.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I like to see the shelves full of variety! That's my only requirement. Me too. Can I now get my 1973 Dodge Monaco, please? Junkman said "please"!
martinfan5 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Me too. Can I now get my 1973 Dodge Monaco, please? Junkman said "please"! Make it a 74 , I say please as well
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Make it a 74 , I say please as well Let them make both. They could use the baseplate and tyres for either, hows that for getting mileage from a tool?
Chuck Most Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Just to thow a bit of gas on the early '70's Mopar fire.... '70 300H, anyone?
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Just to thow a bit of gas on the early '70's Mopar fire.... '70 300H, anyone? Junkman says "PLEASE!" And please include two bootlids and bonnets, the H and normal ones. Edited October 25, 2011 by Junkman
Harry P. Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 If we're talking Mopars, I'd much rather see a late '50s DeSoto, or even an Airflow! Is this cool or what?
Chuck Most Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Harry- we'd probably be the only two, but I'd love an Airflow. Just not in 1:8 scale, though.
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Harry- we'd probably be the only two, but I'd love an Airflow. Just not in 1:8 scale, though. Me three! I actually have one, but guess which material it's made of. So - a 70 Chrysler 300 H with separate bootlid and bonnet - a 57-59 De Soto - a 34-37 Airflow - a 1973 Dodge Monaco... Gosh, it's high time those kit makers stop dragging their bottoms! Edited October 25, 2011 by Junkman
Craig Irwin Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 The Blues Brothers didn't drive a 50's Desoto! LOL But it would be nice to see AMT do more 50's Mopars from the 58 Plymouth and 57 300C. Heck, I'd take Jo-Han reissues to kitbash with newer kits!
Harry P. Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 A 1/8 Airflow would be awesome! Like Christian, I have an Airflow, but it's a 1/18 diecast. Very nice model, but I'd like to be able to build one...
Junkman Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Like Christian, I have an Airflow, but it's a 1/18 diecast. They are PAID for though. So much for there is no money to be made with such stuff. Here is mine: Do you see this, kit makers? I put my MONEY where my heart is! Edited October 25, 2011 by Junkman
Harry P. Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Christian, yes, that's the one I have. Nice model, in my opinion.
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