Spottedlaurel Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 The kit is, as was common practice with US manufacturers, based on the promo tool, which was a 2-door hardtop.................. Thanks for the info. Luckily my knowledge of the real thing is somewhat limited, so I'm just happy to have a generic '70s American 4dr kit. I don't think there are many others? eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I have a Rolamatics Range Rover with an actual rotating rotary beacon on the roof On another subject, I was in Tesco last night and noticed that they are now stocking Majorette cars. These are the first 1/64 scale cars that I have seen in years which have opening features. I'm not counting Siku as they are too dear at 4 quid.That's interesting.They've had them in Morrisons for the last 2 or 3 years,but it's always been the same mix of cars.Which cars did you see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 forgot about "roll-a-matics" there was a mk1 capri with jumpy blown V8 amongst quiet a few others."Hot Rocker". I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Thanks for the info. Luckily my knowledge of the real thing is somewhat limited, so I'm just happy to have a generic '70s American 4dr kit. I don't think there are many others?I've built a couple of the Jo-Han Plymouths in the dim and distant: 1960 station wagon and 1967 sedan, both coming with a vast array of police accessories. However I can't think of anything that came between them and the Monaco, or between the Monaco and the Robocop Taurus. There will be something, and I would imagine Junkman knows the answer!There should also be some more current models. I have (unbuilt yet) a 1996 Crown Vic in Tennessee spec, and I would expect the 98-on CV to appear in someone's range. Bathtub Caprice? Current Dodge Charger? Don't know, but likely, I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 There was a Renault Megane Coupe and various Audis. I was disappointed at the lack of French cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 There's a thread about them here http://swiftysgarage.net/topic/7513635/1/ It looks like there's a good range of cars,but they're having trouble actually selling them at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Am engaging "thinning down" or "being more selective" mode on the 1:18 front, if for no other reason than them taking up a lot of space. I started by wanging this one back onto eBay, with what I thought was a pretty thorough listing. It's a model which is in plentiful supply, though discontinued. They're routinely listed, boxed and complete for £30+ BIN. I thought I'd possibly do alright with a low-ish start bid, so I went in at £9.99 with a sensible £4 postage. Sold for £9.99. One bid. Wasn't really worth selling. Thank god I fucking hated this model from day one. Banger Kenny, Christine, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 That's a damn fine photograph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I was thinking the same. Most realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I guess it was taken on the Med..Monaco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share Posted March 21, 2016 I don't bother selling any model cars any more as the end never justifies the means. I only either trade or buy now. On another note, I'd love to be able to get my models to look like real cars in the pictures 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 I've built a couple of the Jo-Han Plymouths in the dim and distant: 1960 station wagon and 1967 sedan, both coming with a vast array of police accessories. However I can't think of anything that came between them and the Monaco, or between the Monaco and the Robocop Taurus. There will be something, and I would imagine Junkman knows the answer!There should also be some more current models. I have (unbuilt yet) a 1996 Crown Vic in Tennessee spec, and I would expect the 98-on CV to appear in someone's range. Bathtub Caprice? Current Dodge Charger? Don't know, but likely, I suspect. The Jo-Han Plymouth Police Pursuit Fury is a 1968, not a 1967. There were quite a few four door promos and kits. Sadly some of the promos never made it to kit form.I don't think I can come up with a comprehensive list, but those come to mind instantly: SMP/AMT 1958 Chevy Bel Air sedan and wagon - promos onlySMP/AMT 1959 Chevy Bel Air six window sedan, 1959 Impala Sportsroof sedan and Brookwood wagon, same for 1960. Only the '60 wagon was later available as a kit in the Jr. Craftsman seriesSMP/AMT 1960 and 1961 Valiant promos and kitsAMT 1960 Corvair promo and kitAMT 1960 Mercury Comet promoAMT 1961 - 1969 Lincolns were all available as promos and kits in hardtop as well as convertible formAMT 1961 Buick Special wagon and Pontiac Tempest sedan - promos and kitsAMT 1962 Buick Special wagon - promo and kitAMT 1962, 1963 and 1965 Chevrolet Nova wagon - promos and kitsAMT 1969 Ford Galaxie - kit onlyAMT 1970 Ford LTD - promo and kitAMT and Polar Lights 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor hearse "ECTO" - kits onlyJo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere - promo and X-EL reissue in the 80sJo-Han 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Chrysler New Yorker and DeSoto Firedome/Fireflite - promos only, 1956es and 1959s also as X-EL reissues in the 80sJo-Han 1956 Pontiac - promo and X-EL reissue in the 80sJo-Han 1958, 1959, 1961 and 1962 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight - 1958 promo only, also as X-EL reissues in the 80s. All others were available as promos and kitsJo-Han 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special - 1958 promo only, also as X-EL reissue in the 80s. All others were available as promos and kitsJo-Han 1958 Rambler Cross Country Wagon, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 Rambler four door Sedans, 1966 Rambler wagon - promos and kitsJo-Han 1961 Olds F-85 wagonJo-Han 1966 Cadillac hearse and ambulance - kits onlyRevell 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and Ford Country Squire wagon - kits onlyRevell 1962 Valiant, Dodge Dart 440 and Imperial - kits onlyRevell 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and Impala SS - kits onlyHubley 1960, 1961 and 1962 Ford Galaxie sedan and Country Sedan (=wagon) - promos and kits I bet there are loads more. Strictly speaking, one must also count the numerous kits of more door "Classic" era cars and the SUVs/Crew Cab Pick ups.Also, there are countless resin transkits out there. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Not comprehensive, he says..... And thank you, I couldn't remember offhand if it was 67 or 68. I remember some of those you mentioned, but many came as surprises. 1962 Cadillac sedan? I have to have one! Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 anyone seen the hotwheels white mk1 transit "super van" can't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 Not comprehensive, he says..... And thank you, I couldn't remember offhand if it was 67 or 68. I remember some of those you mentioned, but many came as surprises. 1962 Cadillac sedan? I have to have one! GLWTS.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/JO-HAN-1961-CADILLAC-NO-GLUE-NICE-TIPS-NO-PAINT-/121897028325 Banger Kenny, DVee8, mercrocker and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 anyone seen the hotwheels white mk1 transit "super van" can't find one.I don't think you'll find one over here unless it's on eBay.It's not a regular car like you'll find in Sainsburys etc,these are more expensive "collectors" ranges which we only get a few of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 ahh bugger as I've got the 1/43 version & would like it to go with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Won off auction smelling shite Banger Kenny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share Posted March 22, 2016 That's bizarre, who makes that and what scale is it 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 looks like a repainted 1/18th scale bburago one, though i may be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh bother, Lobster has just posted he's getting 1/24 scale Sappy Cossies in. i stopped collecting this scale because of space, but saw the photo, and oh lummy, I MUST HAVE ONE. I expect these to get OMFGFORDSCENETAX very quickly Mr Lobster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 There's also Mk1 Escorts from the same range too. Plus BMW 318, Countach, Dauphine, 911 and Merc 190e. More details be here > https://www.facebook.com/LobsterDiecast/posts/1009763052410316 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 You evil, evil man Mr Lobster... Stop tempting me with this filth! Mr Lobster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Junkman's amended and corrected list of 1:25 scale American plastic promos and kits of more door sedans and station wagons.Does not contain 2-door wagons!Corrections in bold, additions in blue. PMC 1955 Chevrolet 210 four door sedan - promo PMC 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop sedan and wagon - promos PMC 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop sedan and wagon - promos PMC 1955 - 1958 Ford Country Sedan wagon (with Del Rio level trim) - promos and friction toys made from acetate PMC 1958 Chevy Bel Air 4-door hardtop - promo PMC 1959 Ford Country Sedan wagon - promo has interior and glass, plus "FordAire" emblem on tailgate. Toy version is styrene and doesn't warp, but has no interior/glass/FordAire emblem and one piece black wheels with hot stamped whitewalls. PMC 1959 Impala 4-door sedan. Usually sold as a fire chief or police car toy with no glass/interior. Promo might exist, but must be v/rare if it does.SMP/AMT 1958 Chevy Bel Air 4-door hardtop and wagon - promos SMP/AMT 1959 Chevy Bel Air six window sedan, 1959 Impala Sportsroof sedan and Brookwood wagon, same for 1960. Only the '60 wagon was later available as a kit in the Jr. Craftsman seriesSMP/AMT 1960 Valiant promo and kitAMT 1960 Corvair promo and kit AMT 1960 Mercury Comet promoAMT 1961 - 1969 Lincolns - promos and kits AMT 1961 Corvair promo and kitAMT 1961 Buick Special wagon and Pontiac Tempest sedan - promos and kitsAMT 1962 Buick Special wagon - promo and kitAMT 1962, 1963 and 1965 Chevrolet Nova wagon - promos and kits AMT 1964 and 1965 Chevelle station wagon - promos and kitsAMT 1970 Ford Galaxie 4-door sedan - kit only. This was made from below tool. It thus has the hardtop roofline, which is incorrect for a sedan, which had a different roof stamping.AMT 1970 Ford LTD 4-door hardtop - promo and kit. AMT and Polar Lights 1959 Cadillac Miller Meteor hearse "ECTO" - kits onlyAMT 1989 Ford Taurus - promo and kit - the kit was also released as a 1990 (identical) and as a 1991 with the updated stock wheels. AMT 2005 Chrysler 300 - kitMPC 1977 Dodge Monaco - kit onlyJo-Han 1956 Plymouth Belvedere - promo and X-EL reissue in the 80sJo-Han 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 Chrysler New Yorker and DeSoto Firedome/Fireflite - promos only, 1956es and 1959s also as X-EL reissues in the 80sJo-Han 1956 Pontiac - promo and X-EL reissue in the 80sJo-Han 1958, 1959, 1961 and 1962 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight - 1958 promo only, also as X-EL reissues in the 80s. All others were available as promos and kitsJo-Han 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962 Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special - 1958 promo only, also as X-EL reissue in the 80s. All others were available as promos and kitsJo-Han 1958 Rambler Cross Country Wagon, 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 Rambler four door Sedans, 1966 Rambler wagon - promos and kitsJo-Han 1960 Plymouth Sport Suburban - promo and kitJo-Han 1961 Olds F-85 wagonJo-Han 1966 Cadillac hearse and ambulance - kits onlyJo-Han 1968 Plymouth Fury cop car - kit onlyRevell 1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham and Ford Country Squire wagon - kits onlyRevell 1962 Valiant, Dodge Dart 440 and Imperial - kits only Revell 1966 Chevelle station wagon - kitRevell 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Classic and Impala SS - kits only Revell 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8 wagon (sorry, tourer. Wagon is sooo last century) - kit Revell 2000-something Impala cop car - kit - this is the Holden based thing, later than the 90s Caprice/Impala SSHubley 1960, 1961 and 1962 Ford Galaxie sedan and Country Sedan (=wagon) - promos and kits Hubley 1960 and 1961 Ford Fairlane four-door sedans - promos and kits Lindberg 1991 Ford Crown Victoria cop car - kit Lindberg 2006 Dodge Charger (street and police versions) - kits Please note: All pre-1960 and many pre-1963 promos and friction toys were made from acetate, which warps and sometimes shrinks badly. Thus these models are really only interesting for the hardcore collectors. All plastic kits were made from styrene, which doesn't warp. A lot of post-1960 promos and friction toys were as well, some even earlier. These styrene models are more interesting for the modeller and started kits/slightly damaged models can be had for significantly less money than unbuilt kits/minters. Be prepared to pay some serious money for some of this stuff, though. Please also note: We are currently THE ONLY FORUM ON THE WWW THAT HAS THIS LIST! andrew e and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 GLWTS.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/JO-HAN-1961-CADILLAC-NO-GLUE-NICE-TIPS-NO-PAINT-/121897028325That's lush, and soooooooooooo close.... except it's the 1961 model, my car was a 1962. The differences are minor, but would irritate me. I have the old Dinky sedan which I restored many years ago in roughly a correct green, only to find when I bought a real one that was also green; but again it's a model of a 61. That never stopped me displaying it on the dash though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 That's lush, and soooooooooooo close.... except it's the 1961 model, my car was a 1962. The differences are minor, but would irritate me. I have the old Dinky sedan which I restored many years ago in roughly a correct green, only to find when I bought a real one that was also green; but again it's a model of a 61. That never stopped me displaying it on the dash though! Don't be such a fuss. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JO-HAN-CADILLAC-FLEETWOOD-1962-4-DR-HT-PROMO-VINTAGE-MINT-MIB-/131753053372 How on earth could I fuck this up?Those two bottles of Pinot Noir must be at fault... Besides, my '62 Caddy was a Devil convertible. Driftwood Beige (exactly like this promo) with brown interior.Had it repainted in Saab Cardinal Red metallic and got some serious wad for it. Banger Kenny and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Oh, and do you know why they went from those quad horizontal taillights in 1961 back to the 'traditional' vertically stacked taillights in 1962?Because the coachbuilders complained. They couldn't make the tailgates wide enough for '61 hearses and ambulances without botching the taillight pods.Admit it, you always wanted to know this. See: Whereas in 1962, this was no problem: mercrocker, eddyramrod and andrew e 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Thanks, JM, I really did never know that.....Do you also happen to know why the dog-leg screen lasted so long on the commercial chassis? Genuine question (I don't know the answer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 The 1961 onwards bulkhead was unsuitable for the long chassis, for reasons unknown to me.All I know is that it was unsuitable for some reason, thus the Series 75 Limousines and chassis assemblies for outside coachbuilders retained the 1959/60 bulkhead through 1964,complete with the "Vista Panoramic" windscreen. eddyramrod, andrew e and mercrocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 One for the bus fans Finally got round to photographing a specially commissioned model for my Mrs, one of the buses from where we work. It's a Haverhill machine and rarely ends up on the Bury towns, but driven the real thing plenty of times, and it's a nice example of a Haggis McPointer, and does 60 flat out. The real bus when almost brand new at Duxford, before it was fitted with Hanover LED destinations eddyramrod, Banger Kenny and Junkman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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