Suggest a model, please!

[clovis]

It is past time to start working on my daughter's 4-H model project due in July 2014.

I think my daughter would enjoy working on any size model, but her dad likes big models.

Last year, she built an AMT '64 Mustang in 1/16th. She won the Grand Champion prize at our fair, and a coveted Indiana State Fair entry, where she earned a spot on the honorable mention table.

Her dad was very proud. In fact, some said he had tears in his eyes when he saw that giant ribbon pinned to her display, but I swear, that was sweat that had run off from my forehead!!!

Can you suggest a model for her 2014 build?

It should be of an American make or a Volkswagen Bug, and be a half way affordable kit. Money not growing on trees here.

Car or truck in large scale.

We are rattle-canners right now.

Considering building a rusty beater model of the car.

Good fitment of parts is an absolute must.

Thanks!!!!!

Edited December 23, 2013 by clovis

[slusher]

The new Foose Camaro is coming out in early January ...

http://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/rmx-2811.htm

[Hawk312]

Like slusher said, the `69 Camaro should be available soon.

My 2010 Shelby Mustang went together *very* easy, but Im not sure if the subject is ready for rusty beater treatment yet.

Im also a "rattle canner", for life at this point. Only used an airbrush a couple time in the early 90`s.

[gray07]

Maybe the 1/12 57 chevy, its a nice kit.

[Jordan White]

If you want to go larger than 1/16, then I'd agree with the rerelease of the '69 Camaro coming out soon, or the Bel Air if you can find reasonably cheap.

[bigmerc2003]

^{What abou the new Richard Petty 1/16th that came out? Can be bought at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon for a resonable price. She could make it look "raced" with some rubber build up, a few tire rubs ect}

Edited December 24, 2013 by bigmerc2003

[clovis]

Thank you for the replies!!!

Right now, we are leaning towards a '55 or '57 Chevy in 16th. If I can find a deal on a kit, we'll definitely go that route.

Also somewhat considering the T-bird and the Duke's o' Hazzard mobile.

The new Foose kit is very, very tempting, but even at the price, it is a little more than I wanted to spend.

Please keep the ideas coming!!! I would love some more ideas!

[clovis]

I should add that I really, really like the Foose Camaro. I think it would look good with stock rims and tires, and painted as a rusty beater.

Does anyone know if $55 will be an accurate price at Hobby Lobby?

If HL's price is close to that, with a 40% coupon, the kit becomes extremely attractive.

[clovis]

Revell is showing the kit at $69.99 on their website.

Hmmm. I wonder about a 40% coupon at HL.

[Greg Cullinan]

It's $55 at tower hobbies so hobby lobby should be right there. That's a lot of kit for $30. Good luck to you and your daughter.

[Harry P.]

It's $55 at tower hobbies so hobby lobby should be right there.

That's assuming that the kit is on the shelf at HL. Might not be...