clovis Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 The new Foose Camaro is coming out in early January ... http://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/rmx-2811.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Maybe the 1/12 57 chevy, its a nice kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmerc2003 Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted December 27, 2013 Author Share Posted December 27, 2013 Revell is showing the kit at $69.99 on their website. Hmmm. I wonder about a 40% coupon at HL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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