What would you pay for a new, high quality kit of a new large scale subject?

[clovis]

Following up on the other thread, what would you pay for a new, high quality kit of a new large scale subject?

Let's just dream here, at least for a minute:

Let's say that Revell said that they wanted to tool up a new large scale kit of a new vehicle. It would be their best kit so far, with highly detailed parts, numerous build options, a few sets of tires and wheels, with unbelievable fit and finish. We are talking about a very nice kit, not some cheap Lindberg kit featuring toy-like build ups. Maybe the new kit has a little photo etch thrown in for good measure.

So, what would you pay for a newly tooled kit in a large scale?

Does the price depend on the scale?

How much does the kit subject affect your interest versus price? (Personally, a new kit of an exotic European car wouldn't interest me in the least, so I wouldn't pay a plug nickel for ten of them.)

Let's say that it really was going to happen, and builders across the globe were raving about the nice quality.

How much would you really pay for a good kit? How many kits would you really buy, if the subject matter peaked your interest?

Thoughts???

[High octane]

Although there are some kits and reissues coming out in the future that'll I'll buy, I'm really not interested in having even more kits instead of ca$h. While I have a few larger scale kits, I have my doubts about even starting any of them let alone finishing them as well.

[jbwelda]

if it was something I was interested in, in a scale I was interested in, I would throw down 500 pretty much max. that would be on or near initial release mostly to satisfy my curiosity about whats in the box, then I would keep an eye on ebay and try to score another one for half the price.

jb

[jaymcminn]

If, say, Revell were to rerelease the 1/8 scale E-Type with a corrected hood, photoetched scripts and detail parts and some revisions to the tooling, I might go up to $250 or so. I probably wouldn't spend more than that on any one kit, however.

[LDO]

I'd say 4-500 bucks max for Tamiya quality/fit/detail level in 1/8 scale, but it would have to blow Pochers out of the water. Not hard to do, IMHO. Forget silly things like rotating crankshafts. Just concentrate on visible details.

For subject matter, everyone will have a different answer. I could see spending that on a Duesenberg or other pre-war coachbuilt classic, or on a popular Ford other than a '32. For that kind of money, it should have a stock option as well as street rod.

I can't think of many new cars that would appeal to me enough to spend that kind of money.

[cobraman]

For a nice AC Cobra,,,,,,,,, 250-300 .

[ferrarijoe]

I am planning on doing newMFH 1/12 Ferrari 126c2 and MP4/6 those run around 700 a piece. But if it was Revell not spending over 80 (I wouldn't of got the foose if I didn't have 40% off) Tamiya 450 would be it. I would love to see some Auto Union 1/12 scale or 8th would be better.

[1972coronet]

I'd have no problem giving $35 - $45 for a nice 16th scale kit (think : modified-reissue '55 Nomad from AMT) .

For a newly-tooled 16th scale , I'd think that $45 - $60 would be reasonable ( think : all-new 1970 Barracuda ).

[The Creative Explorer]

I think I would go for 100-125 USD for a new 1.8 scale kit by Revell,

[brassbuilder]

For a 71-72 Chevelle Wagon....$350 or so....being in 1/8 scale.

Edited August 3, 2014 by brassbuilder

[Brudda]

Cheetah 1:8 500 clams

[jbwelda]

>Cheetah 1:8 500 clams

I could see that for a full detail model. I would be saving my pennies that's for sure

jb

[clovis]

I have to say that I am surprised by some of the dollar amounts that you might spend on a new large scale model.

I am newer to the hobby after a long hiatus, and am just now learning how expensive some kits can be. I am also chea....I mean 'wise with money', as I prefer to say, LOL.

While I don't think that it will ever happen, I do think that the model companies are missing out on a good market in large scale kits. I think they are missing the boat, or at least, that is what I think. It will take some very good quality kits, followed by good marketing and advertising, but the market can be built, no pun intended.

[Cien1986]

1/12 250 gto will really do it.. will be realease by mfh this sept.... the price will be around 700 or more i think..

It really please my eye and mind with fully operating engine...

silly crankshaft... v12 piston... and moveable cam not forget the cam spring...

planning to get one of it...

[Bugatti Fan]

Depends on the kit, your skill, and how deep a wallet you have. There is a plastic kit by Trumpeter of the Ford GT40 and there will be a Multi Medium kit available from CMA (Creative Miniature Associates) both in 1/12th scale.

[Olalf]

Yes, price very well can be dependent upon scale. And certainly one's personal interests will flavor a hobbyist's price point for any given prototype subject model.

 

Now speaking personally, for a kit that meets all the dream criteria which you layed out above and with a well-proportioned (not over-scale diameter) space frame, in a scale of 1/16 or larger I could become very interested in a model of the late-fifties Chevy powered Reventlow Scarab for prices like $200-$250 (1/16), $250-$300 (1/12), or $300-$350 (1/8).

 

Of course I would expect full decals including trim striping for each of the Reventlow, Meister Brauser, and Nickey versions.

alf in Iowa

[disabled modeler]

Id love to get my hands on a Monogram 1/8th ? scale Pontiac Trans Am kit.

[Renegade]

If I won the lottery then price would be no object but in my current state I would say no more than $100.00 on a kit I just really have to own.

[disabled modeler]

If I won the lottery then price would be no object but in my current state I would say no more than $100.00 on a kit I just really have to own.

Terry...In my current state Id have to find someone to trade something for them...LOL..

[High octane]

Remember when the Big Rod, Big Drag, and Big Tub kits were only $10.98???

[Jantrix]

I don't really have any interest in larger scales. Over the my lifetime, space for completed builds will eventually become an issue. I have about 35 completed models (1/24 & 1/25) and it's already starting. I see no reason to make things worse by building large scales. 

[SWAGON]

I would pay up to $1k for a high quality 1/8th scale LaFerrari

[afx]

Model Factory Hiro produces impressive kits and they appear intent on testing the limits of what we are willing to pay in all scales.

1:12 scale: $600+

1:24 scale : $200+

1:43 scale: $150+

[gtx6970]

I don't really have any interest in larger scales. Over the my lifetime, space for completed builds will eventually become an issue. I have about 35 completed models (1/24 & 1/25) and it's already starting. I see no reason to make things worse by building large scales. 

Same here. and that is the reason I stopped buying up 1/.18th scale diecast. Space is/will/has become an issue . . I have a case with probably over 100 builds in it, plus a few other cases with another 50 or so. And I am rapidly running out of room .Either I start selling some( not likely )  or find more display cases (most likely )

[sjordan2]

If I had the money and a regular salary, I would buy the $800 Pocher Mercedes Gullwing in a New York minute.