clovis Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 By the way, how did the 1/16th Volkswagen sell for Revell? I've casually watched those for the past two years on eBay, and the prices can be outlandish!!! I should have bought one when they were still cheap!!!!
ZIL 111V Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Tought that large scale kits were doomed, until we got the wonderful NEW Revell 1/12th latest Mustang, great to see that their is still hope for big plastic car kits, no doubt that a vintage MuscleCar subject...Mopar(s) indeed! would be a great (better) seller; IMHO, vintage model cars are way better sellers ... 1/12: -1970 Dodge Challenger R/T HEMI -1971 Plymouth Cuda HEMI -1971 Plymouth RR/GTX HEMI -1969 Mustang Boss 302 & OR 429 -1968/69 Vette 427 Conv. -1970/71 Chevy Camaro Z/28 -1971 Buick Riviera 455GS...Super slim chances, but we can dream! ...2015/16 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat . Exotic field: -1968-'73 Ferrari Daytona Conv -1971 Lambo Miura SV -1966-'73 Maserati Ghilbi...Again super slim chances!
sjordan2 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I think Revell needs to repair the damage they did to their reputation in their original boxings (reissues of Renwal) by producing new 1/12 tooling of the abysmal Ferrari 275 GTB and Mercedes Gullwing.
edboys Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I don't know the exact cost between a new tooled large scale kit and that of a smaller scaled kit. Regardless of size that figure is still in the 6-figure range. One cost that can kill a kit quick is licensing. Payment for licensing fees can be higher for race subject matter because of all the sponsors that may be on the car. If you haven't noticed there aren't any tires being done anymore with manufacturer names on them because of licensing fees. Import fees play a role too, as they can increase the cost of kits compared to domestic manufacturers. The bottom line is that large scale kits just don't sell as well as smaller kits. The emphasis should be on pushing the manufacturers to include updated parts/features into existing tooling whenever possible. Better than good sales must prevail to justify the expense of even doing new wheels for instance. Cutting new wheels and tires into the existing molding is still $$$ tooling. One example would be the newly re-released AMT 1/16th 64 1/2 Mustang hardtop kit; just how much of an effort would it have taken to re-cut the mold to make the car a fastback '65 with some killer wheels? I already have 4 of the kits from various issues and would have purchased more had there been some updating. Another straight re-issue doesn't interest me and I hope the kit does well for Round 2's sake.
LaughingIndian Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 If there's a crowd, I go the other way. But I'd stand in line to drop a couple bills on a 1/12 version of Schmidt's 1969 Blue Max Mustang funny car and/or David Pearson's Wood Bros' 1971 Mercury Cyclone and/or 1928 Springfield Phantom I and/or 30s Packard or Duesenberg and/or 1942 Lincoln ... etc ... all with full chassis of course.
Davewilly Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 1/12th OR 1/16th 67 Chevy truck would be cool 70-72 Chevelle or Camaro also would be nice. also 1/12th scale 2015 Z28, Zo6 Stingray & Hellcat Challengers would also be nice
sjordan2 Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) No plastic manufacturer will do these, but maybe Pocher might. Talbot-Lago teardrop coupe Alfa 8C 2900B Mille Miglia The Alfa above can also be produced inthe following versions, among others. Edited July 30, 2014 by sjordan2
LaughingIndian Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 That Mille Miglia done like the popular 1/12 Bentley Blower (with nicer tires) would be a hit ... in affordable plastic
LaughingIndian Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) By the way there's a resin curbside(?) from the UK going on EBay right now for $200 and climbing of a 2900 ... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380958598998 1/12!! Edited July 31, 2014 by LaughingIndian
sjordan2 Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 By the way there's a resin curbside(?) from the UK going on EBay right now for $200 and climbing of a 2900 ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380958598998 1/12!! By the way there's a resin curbside(?) from the UK going on EBay right now for $200 and climbing of a 2900 ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380958598998 1/12!! Dang. It sold for around $500.
Cien1986 Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 250 gto vs shelby daytona coupe in large scale offcourse but since 250 gto wil release on august by mfh... quickly grab one... haha...
Austin T Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 I honestly would love to have a 1:12 scale Datsun 510. Stock but with fender flares included for those that would want to make a track version.
ferrarijoe Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 (edited) 250 gto vs shelby daytona coupe in large scale offcourse but since 250 gto wil release on august by mfh... quickly grab one... haha... Model Factory Hiro has 250 gto 1/12 coming out next month?!! Have to get one of thoose. Would like to see a Bugatti 57sc in large scale. Edited August 6, 2014 by ferrarijoe
deuces wild Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 An SS/RS Camaro droptop would be nice in 1/8 scale.. It gotta have a big block and choices of muncie or a turbo 400 trans.. I'm dreamin' again.
clovis Posted August 7, 2014 Author Posted August 7, 2014 I got to thinking...I'd love to see any 1968-1972 GM A-body, but I would be thrilled with a Pontiac GTO, with Lemans, GTO or judge options.
sjordan2 Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Model Factory Hiro has 250 gto 1/12 coming out next month?!! Have to get one of thoose. Would like to see a Bugatti 57sc in large scale. I don't know if it can be found anymore (contact someone on the following threads), but there was a 1/12 Bugatti Atlantic curbside kit by Christian Gouel. http://www.scalemotorcars.com/forum/showthread.php?31390-Modelmakers-Christian-Gouel-Bugatti-Atlantic-T57Sc-build http://www.bugattibuilder.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2694 Edited August 7, 2014 by sjordan2
ferrarijoe Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 SJordan2 thanks for info found a few. Just have to convince wife after ordering MFH kits that I need to spend $1300 more. Wish me luck.
scale trucker Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 51 merc in 1/16 and a old school style 40 willy"s gasser
Cien1986 Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Model Factory Hiro has 250 gto 1/12 coming out next month?!! Have to get one of thoose. Would like to see a Bugatti 57sc in large scale. http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/13228 that is the link... it's really killing me.... the engine detail is on par with pocher i think... to good to put it inside.... must display it outside the engine bay to show the moving v12 engine and the cam... it has the mini cam spring too.... need to install mini dc motor on the crank to make it movable inside the display... the model which MFH make is series 2 1964 250 gto which receive pininfarina body style... only 3 unit of the series2 250 gto ever made and only 2 of its kind receive ram air modification on its hood.... so its extremely rare even among the 250 gto itself.... oww it blow off my mind.... Edited August 9, 2014 by Cien1986
Cien1986 Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) SJordan2 thanks for info found a few. Just have to convince wife after ordering MFH kits that I need to spend $1300 more. Wish me luck. i just contact the CS but not giving the price yet.... and also the release date delay also.. to september now.... need to get one... really... Edited August 9, 2014 by Cien1986
ferrarijoe Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 I went to MFH site and checked it out. It even better than I expected with the engine detail.
Yentl Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 A 2013 supersnake mustang or shelby 1000 would do it for me like anny other mustang
sjordan2 Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/13228 that is the link... it's really killing me.... the engine detail is on par with pocher i think... to good to put it inside.... must display it outside the engine bay to show the moving v12 engine and the cam... it has the mini cam spring too.... need to install mini dc motor on the crank to make it movable inside the display... the model which MFH make is series 2 1964 250 gto which receive pininfarina body style... only 3 unit of the series2 250 gto ever made and only 2 of its kind receive ram air modification on its hood.... so its extremely rare even among the 250 gto itself.... Looks like an LM version. Beautiful car.
Mike Kucaba Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 Well while we're all delusional " Would like to see a Bugatti 57sc in large scale. " I'll drink to 'dat, and add: Phantom Corsair and/or Cord (everybody jump in and remind me of the AMT one in 1/12th) A Series of '32 Fords Stock and not Of course any of these should kitted with fantastic detail, maybe some metal even.
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