Have you seen these?

[Modlbldr]

I know that it isn't a car, but I know there are many on here that would be interested in this. My friend just gave it to me and said that there is a few different types. I'm sure I'll be pulling my hair out with this.

Later-

[Greg Myers]

They have cars

Some things look better than others https://www.google.com/search?q=three+d+metal+model+kits&espv=2&biw=1255&bih=716&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tU3rVL-6EISqNpSWgMAN&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#imgdii=_

Edited February 23, 2015 by Greg Myers

[Deathgoblin]

The model T looks good, so does the Tiger tank.

[Greg Myers]

I've bought a few, just haven't opened one up yet.

[Lunajammer]

I've bought the Golden Gate Bridge version just because the photo etching was so good I knew it would make great detail parts. I just saw the Millennium Falcon version just this weekend.

[John Goschke]

Wow. Amazing level of authenticity.

[Greg Myers]

some yes, some no.

[Brizio]

They made also building, I saw them for sale a the grocery store.

[Relic_Models]

I've built the P51 and have a Huey still in the package.

They're nice but, being made of steel they're very difficult to bend and shape. They use small fold-over tabs to stay together

Hadn't seen the Panzer IV til now. May have to buy that one.

[Modlbldr]

Cool. Looks like a wide selection.

I like how they say "this"--"becomes this". Yeah right....If it were only that easy. I think after trying one of these Cousin It would look like Telly Savalas!

Later-

[Greg Myers]

but they're

[horsepower]

Fun is a relative word here, some people think it's fun being walked on by a tall blonde in six inch heels, but I don't think it's for me.

[TonyK]

My sister got me the pirate ship for Christmas. I was going along well with the build but have been stuck on the hull. It's 2 sides and needs to be bent in quite a few different angles and I'm not sure what all those angles are. Don't want to bend metal too many times, especially this delicate.

It is fun as something different and it should only be done by people who are already familiar with model building. I can't imagine some poor person that has never built anything before trying to tackle these little kits.

[Drake69]

some yes, some no.

This one.... HURTS... my brains.

I cannot even BEGIN to figure out where to start with that one. Gott im Himmel...

[imarriedawitch]

I got the Mustang for Christmas from my brother. A little more to them than meets the eye. The tire treads have to be shaped into a perfect circle so that the tabs and slots all match up. The underside of the car has to have the wheel wells shaped into the semi-circle again in a manner that the tabs and slots match up. I've spent most of my time looking around the house for items that are the same diameters so that I can accurately shape the metal. Turns out hobby knife handles were pretty much bang on.

[jbwelda]

yes I have seen those. in the non-automotive section. which is probably where this thread belongs.

jb

[Greg Myers]

You should apply to be a moderator.

[jbwelda]

no thank you, I think its ridiculous personally.

jb

[62rebel]

the Panzer IV looks a heck of a lot more convincing than the Tiger, with the tracks pointing off in every direction except correct....

they keep these at the checkout counter so Gramma or Aunt Peg can grab one for Jimmy when it's near his birthday.

[Drake69]

the Panzer IV looks a heck of a lot more convincing than the Tiger, with the tracks pointing off in every direction except correct....

they keep these at the checkout counter so Gramma or Aunt Peg can grab one for Jimmy when it's near his birthday.

Gramma and Aunt Peg as such sadists.....

[Modlbldr]

Well, I've been looking at this thing and thinking "Go ahead. You've got nothing to do for the next week." Then my sensibleness kicks in and says " What are you talking about? You've been too lazy to wire the distributor on the 66 El Camino for the last month." Can't argue with that.

Later-

[62rebel]

Gramma and Aunt Peg probably put more kids off model building permanently by buying Palmer kits and this stuff because they don't know the kid's real area of interest or level of ability. i cringe going to the hobby shop near the holidays, overhearing kindly-intentioned but completely clueless people trying to buy gift models. at one time, if i'd been given one of these, i'd give it a fair try at assembling simply out of respect for the gift-giver... today, it'd be an instant re-gift.

[Tom Geiger]

i cringe going to the hobby shop near the holidays, overhearing kindly-intentioned but completely clueless people trying to buy gift models.

I've told everyone I know to buy me model related gifts. When they did, I'd get things I would never buy myself, like a Monogram 1/12 scale '57 Chevy... "Betcha can't put together a big un!" The general public thinks of model building like we are putting puzzles together.

[Greg Myers]

Yeah, I ask my Mom once, how she'd build a model. " Well, just put all the parts in a bag and squirt some glue in and shake it up."

[ferrarijoe]

I have a bunch of these. I think they're great I've been doing a bunch of remodeling and sometimes hobby things get moved around and can't get to it. So I break one these out to build something that dose not involve all the materials needed for regular kit. Plus it helps with getting familiar working with photo etched parts. You get a feel for bending and curving metal parts.