Nxr Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Cant wait until this thing arrives, i am already thinking about the paint on it, any suggestions ? i am thinking red on red or black on black or turquoise and white... so many choices!
CEKPETHO BCE Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 It's been issued twice by Model King, so I don't think that you'll be seeing it on the shelves for awhile. Sorry for my dumb question, but would you happen to have any ideas how often Model King issues models like these or how he even decides what to issue?
Nxr Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 this is another one on ebay right nwo http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMT-Model-King-1959-Chrysler-Imperial-1-25-/140971012108?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item20d286f00c
Deano Posted May 12, 2013 Posted May 12, 2013 Okay i never even knew this kit existed until today, while browsing ebay i thought what the heck and typed imperial and saw this as the first result, it was the only one on the website and i could barely find any info on this one, it was about 44$ so i bought it right away, its not here yet but will post pictures of whats inside once it gets here, has anyone ever built this kit? When i google model king i can never find anything about them online whatsoever, wish more kits of this type would exist because Imperials are just so cool, only one i ever saw in real life was as a child in Finland. $(KGrHqFHJE4FDcFqIJ04BReGmiQdqQ~~60_57.JPG It's a nice kit ... a curbside so not a lot of parts. Here's one I built up as a mild custom right after the first MK reissue:
Nxr Posted May 16, 2013 Posted May 16, 2013 Kit arrived today so here are some pictures of whats inside, the car is very long and has a decent set of Firestone tires and decals as well as hardtop/convertible options, these are the decals i got with mine.
RS3 Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 Very cool ride; always dug this body style, and am working on one of these models myself. If you do a Google image search on the web, you'll see an old ad that shows a red on red convertible. GORGEOUS!!!!! Chrysler took alot of flac for some of their styling decisions, but I believe this one is a grand-slam. Compare this body to the same year Cadillac, with its tons of heavy chrome and 'Baroque' styling, and the Imperial comes across very lean and elegant. Fun model! I want more pics!
mr moto Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I'm glad it's been repopped. I bought one of the older issue intending to build it factory stock but as we speak it's been sliced every which way and covered in putty so I better buy another one if I'm gonna have that stocker! This is what became of that first '59 Imp that I was talking about: I did get another one to build a stocker but haven't built it yet.
John Goschke Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 This is what became of that first '59 Imp that I was talking about: I did get another one to build a stocker but haven't built it yet. Beautiful build and great presentation!
Edsel-Dan Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I saw that Box art in a Hobby Shop when it was First re-issued. I passed on the $32.99 Price!! Got the second offering in a trade a few years later
mk11 Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 i really really want the 1969-1973 imperial model, i find that car to be the most amazing designed luxury car ever... I love that old 'fuselage' styling too. There is a '70 300 hardtop available in resin. mike
mnwildpunk Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 I wish someone would do a 63 imp so I could build a replica of the one I used to have but a 59 will have to do
Casey Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) Coming in 2019 as kit #1136, the AMT 1/25 '59 Chrysler Imperial, previously reissued by Model King: Edited November 3, 2018 by Casey
misterNNL Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 On 5/12/2013 at 3:39 PM, Deano said: It's a nice kit ... a curbside so not a lot of parts. Here's one I built up as a mild custom right after the first MK reissue: Beautifully done,love the color choices.Thanks for sharing.
RichCostello Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 16 hours ago, Casey said: Coming in 2019 as kit #1136, the AMT 1/29 '59 Chrysler Imperial, previously reissued by Model King: 1/29????
MrObsessive Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 Glad to see that one make it back! Now watch those crazy high prices on eBay come tumbling down! Save for the engine, I can see a lot of the mechanical bits from AMT's '57 Chrysler 300 being used for it for those that want more detail. No offense to whomever made this box art, but I never really cared for this. I happen to have one though. This is MUCH better!
gtx6970 Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 Ive already got one of the MK issues, But odds are I'll grab at least one, maybe 2 of these newer issues
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 I built one several years ago, & if it weren't for the fact that I have far too many other projects to build, I wouldn't mind taking a crack at another one. Although, I would much rather spend my effort & money to try to find a good '58 or '61 Imperial. Working on a '60 right now. Steve
Casey Posted November 3, 2018 Posted November 3, 2018 15 hours ago, MrObsessive said: Now watch those crazy high prices on eBay come tumbling down! Sold items on eBay show they aren't selling for much more than a reissue probably will, and even the last handful of original, unbuilt kits went for much less than I expected. Small sample size? Maybe, but it seems there are still plenty available for the few who want to buy one.
High octane Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 5 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: I built one several years ago, & if it weren't for the fact that I have far too many other projects to build, I wouldn't mind taking a crack at another one. Although, I would much rather spend my effort & money to try to find a good '58 or '61 Imperial. Working on a '60 right now. Steve WOW! That Mopar is drop-dead-gorgeous!
ChrisBcritter Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) One little problem the kit has is the wheel covers; they're a bit too small (the wheel rims shouldn't show as much) and thus are missing the 14 outer slots: Maybe the Imperial's covers can be cut down and mated to the Chrysler 300 units? Edited November 6, 2018 by ChrisBcritter
unclescott58 Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 On 6/12/2013 at 9:48 AM, mr moto said: This is what became of that first '59 Imp that I was talking about: I did get another one to build a stocker but haven't built it yet. Beautiful! ? Since I built a stock convertible when it was out the last time, it is maybe time to pickup another one and build a stock hardtop companion. I love these old reissues.
unclescott58 Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 On 5/9/2013 at 7:46 PM, Eshaver said: Now if they could add a 60 Lincoln , a 59 Mercury, a 59 Pontiac , 58 Ford .................. I agree.
Dave Darby Posted November 6, 2018 Posted November 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Dave Van said: One I finished recently........ Man that's right as rain. I love it.
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