花火 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 lotus 78 will be arrived tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Okay. I finally took the plunge and bought one of my "holy grails". Found on eBay what looks to be a complete, unbuilt, IMC 1/25 Avenger GT-12 kit. As far as seller can tell, and looking at the pictures they posted, there seems to be nothing missing. They had it on a "buy it now" for $44.99, plus $10.99 shipping. So not a bad price. The box looks to be in pretty good shape. Better than the other one that has been showing up on eBay lately.Some may know, even though I'm not a big Ford guy, I love Ford GTs and GT-40s. The 1/1 Avenger GT-12 was a kit car made by Fiberfab back in the late 60's that looked a lot like a GT-40. Most were on a VW Beetle chassis with VW power. They were also commonly powered be Corvair engines. Fiberfab also made a tube frame version, powered by a V-8. But, from what reasearch I've done, most felt the VW and Corvair engined ones were fast enough. And the V-8 was over kill.The IMC kit can be built as either as a "stock" VW powered street car. Or a Hemi powered racer car. Unlike other IMC kits, this kit looks like it should not be too hard to put together. And unlike IMC's GT-40s, this kit comes with a one piece body. No opening front and rear decks or doors. The only change I'm considering, is maybe slipping a AMT parts pack Corvair motor into it. Other than that, I plan on building as a street stock version.Just ordered it today. I hope it looks as good as it did in the photos. If so, another one I can knock off my list of must haves.If it's like/based on their VW kit, you can build it "stock" and have an entire complete Hemi-powered Altered frame on which you can build another whole model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 If it's like/based on their VW kit, you can build it "stock" and have an entire complete Hemi-powered Altered frame on which you can build another whole model. From what I've seen on the kit, mostly online, there is fairly stock VW chassis in this kit. And another one that puts the "hemi" engine closer to the front of the car. Requiring you to cut a hole in part of the rear of the front hood and the dashboard. Speaking of "hemi" engine, as stated on the side of the box that comes with in this kit. It looks in the instructions like no hemi I've ever seen. I'll be curious to see exactly what V8 engine it comes with. After looking at the instructions online, the way the kit shows off the engine. I'll be sticking with the stock Volkswagen power plant. If I stuck a Corvair engine in there like I originally planned, it would never be seen. Makes sense and is easier to stick with the stock Beetle engine in that case.Naturaly since I just ordered this kit yesterday, it has not arrived yet. Looking forward to seeing what I get. And have plenty of time to still debate with myself on using the Corvair power plant or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Another engine, this time Prowler 3.5 V6. Looked it up, it's from a Prowler kit all right but all the Prowler engines I found on the net look different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 (edited) From what I've seen on the kit, mostly online, there is fairly stock VW chassis in this kit. And another one that puts the "hemi" engine closer to the front of the car. Requiring you to cut a hole in part of the rear of the front hood and the dashboard. Speaking of "hemi" engine, as stated on the side of the box that comes with in this kit. It looks in the instructions like no hemi I've ever seen. I'll be curious to see exactly what V8 engine it comes with. After looking at the instructions online, the way the kit shows off the engine. I'll be sticking with the stock Volkswagen power plant. If I stuck a Corvair engine in there like I originally planned, it would never be seen. Makes sense and is easier to stick with the stock Beetle engine in that case.Naturaly since I just ordered this kit yesterday, it has not arrived yet. Looking forward to seeing what I get. And have plenty of time to still debate with myself on using the Corvair power plant or not.IIRC, the hemi in the IMC VW was an early one, and I don't think anyone ever accused it of excessive accuracy. But "it'll do." ETA: Does it look like this? http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/imc/imc-volkswagen-stoc/imcvwinstructions2.html#media Edited May 5, 2016 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 IIRC, the hemi in the IMC VW was an early one, and I don't think anyone ever accused it of excessive accuracy. But "it'll do." ETA: Does it look like this? http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/imc/imc-volkswagen-stoc/imcvwinstructions2.html#media Yea, that looks like the same engine in the Avenger's instruction sheet I saw online. So you say it's better than the instructions indicate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Yea, that looks like the same engine in the Avenger's instruction sheet I saw online. So you say it's better than the instructions indicate?I THINK I built that engine (and part of the chassis, but never finished it) of the VW back in the day and don't remember it being horribly inaccurate. I also don't remember hearing any particular complaints about it over the years. But I'm no expert on early Hemis, so who knows. I'll try to remember to dig that kit out tonight and take another look at the engine, if I have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I THINK I built that engine (and part of the chassis, but never finished it) of the VW back in the day and don't remember it being horribly inaccurate. I also don't remember hearing any particular complaints about it over the years. But I'm no expert on early Hemis, so who knows. I'll try to remember to dig that kit out tonight and take another look at the engine, if I have time. As always, thanks Snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I still have to pinch myself to remember that this happened, as I never get deals like this: Both still in the inner bags. The GMC lost a valve cover and one small decal to tire burn, and the Charger has some chips out of the pre-painted body. I paid $50 for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I still have to pinch myself to remember that this happened, as I never get deals like this: Both still in the inner bags. The GMC lost a valve cover and one small decal to tire burn, and the Charger has some chips out of the pre-painted body. I paid $50 for both. Nice score!! Love the box art on the GMC, that is classic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mr Stock Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Got these two today, both are rebuilders but all the parts are there. Very happy chap !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Got these two today, both are rebuilders but all the parts are there. Very happy chap !! Sweet! After wanting one for decades, I scored that '66 Mustang MIB off eBay a couple years ago, with all original customizing parts intact. With the reissues common and cheap, I'll never build it, it just gives me a great deal of pleasure to own it, completely intact in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Got these two today, both are rebuilders but all the parts are there. Very happy chap !! Nice! I've been looking for one of those "flat box" Dodges for a while. No luck yet! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Nice! I've been looking for one of those "flat box" Dodges for a while. No luck yet! Steve I know this guy, Gary, that has one, but it might cost you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I got these at Ollies today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 As always, thanks Snake.Okay, just took a quick look at it. I was wrong about having built it. I got part of the VW Altered chassis built, but not the engine. Most of the parts are still on the trees. The valve covers are sort of weird looking, even for an early hemi. It might be possible to alter or replace them for a more accurate look. (I wonder if IMC was going for a "generic hemi" and not trying to replicate a real Chrysler engine for licensing or other reasons.)The blower also seems to be closer to 8-71 dimensions than 6-71. It's not a horrible engine, but I've seen better. Dunno if it will be up to your standards or not. Me, I could prolly do something with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Got this last week. I built one in the 70's and was missing a few parts until I found this one on the Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Okay, just took a quick look at it. I was wrong about having built it. I got part of the VW Altered chassis built, but not the engine. Most of the parts are still on the trees. The valve covers are sort of weird looking, even for an early hemi. It might be possible to alter or replace them for a more accurate look. (I wonder if IMC was going for a "generic hemi" and not trying to replicate a real Chrysler engine for licensing or other reasons.)The blower also seems to be closer to 8-71 dimensions than 6-71. It's not a horrible engine, but I've seen better. Dunno if it will be up to your standards or not. Me, I could prolly do something with it. It doesn't really need to be up to my standards. Since I'll mainly be looking at the VW engine in this case. It will probably stay in the box and never be built as long as I own it. But, after looking at the instructions, it didn't look like any hemi I've ever seen. And it sounds like that is true in the plastic too.Thanks Snake. I'm always pretty impressed with your knowledge. And your willingness to share that knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 But, after looking at the instructions, it didn't look like any hemi I've ever seen. And it sounds like that is true in the plastic too. Thanks Snake. I'm always pretty impressed with your knowledge. And your willingness to share that knowledge. Yeah, it kinda looks like the "love child" of an early hemi and a big-block Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Okay, just took a quick look at it. I was wrong about having built it. I got part of the VW Altered chassis built, but not the engine. Most of the parts are still on the trees. The valve covers are sort of weird looking, even for an early hemi. It might be possible to alter or replace them for a more accurate look. (I wonder if IMC was going for a "generic hemi" and not trying to replicate a real Chrysler engine for licensing or other reasons.)The blower also seems to be closer to 8-71 dimensions than 6-71. It's not a horrible engine, but I've seen better. Dunno if it will be up to your standards or not. Me, I could prolly do something with it. Snake, do you have the stock tires left over in that kit? I need at least three of them for another project. Let me know if there are any other bits you need from the VW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 I know this guy, Gary, that has one, but it might cost you Something makes me think Gary is probably not selling. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Oh I am drooling over this one it is on my large scale list of must haves You are studying linguistics??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 just got an original 70 1/2 MPC corvette coupe mib,,,and an original MPC 56/57 CORVETTE BUDD ANDERSON 7 IN 1 mib.......guess its vette month for me........the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Snake, do you have the stock tires left over in that kit? I need at least three of them for another project. Let me know if there are any other bits you need from the VW.I have them, but I'm using them, sorry. Maybe Modelhaus has repros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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