The car you can't have

What's the one car you would love to have a model of, but it never got made?

I'll tell you mine later, but I will point out a really popular and really good car that slipped through the cracks: the Mitsubishi Eclipse. (Well, maybe not the 3rd gen. :rolleyes: ) I guess it got overshadowed by the Lancer in its home market... :(

What's yours?

My Escort :)

Seriously though, SVT Contour.

i know heep has this one but i've never seen a 512TR, other than that i think i'd like to do an M5.

Sheesh, that 512TR was a disaster :(

At least the wheels and tires still look good :D

Always wanted an EVO Extreme! The ultimate in factory produced Boy racer material!!!


OH! What do you know!!!!:D :D :D

mclaren f1. i would love to do one of those because of their seat arrangement.:)

A gen 5 honda prelude :mad:

The BTCC nissan primera (P11).

Street version of P10 Nissan Primera, preferably 1/43 :) :) :)

Originally posted by RCer
The BTCC nissan primera (P11).

Second that.

I really thought that someone would have done this by now.

:mad: :mad: :mad:

Originally posted by primera man


Second that.

I really thought that someone would have done this by now.

:mad: :mad: :mad:

I agree! The paint job alone is out of this world!

It isn't even avialable in 1/43rd!!!:confused:

http://freespace.virgin.net/tjl.thegrove/btcc9923.jpg

Uhmmm never mind, they make every single RX-7 every made:D , I just need to buy them all.:bandit:

Originally posted by Guiddy


I agree! The paint job alone is out of this world!

It isn't even avialable in 1/43rd!!!:confused:


They do do them in 1/43 but they are very hard to get. Most places i have been to are sold out.

i'd love to have a model of the newer M3..... anyone seen it out there?

Originally posted by primera man


They do do them in 1/43 but they are very hard to get. Most places i have been to are sold out.

I mean a kit, a real model, not one of those mass produced things!!!:D

That lacks the finese of a proper 1/43rd model from say Racing 43 or Starter!

http://www.modelle43.de/images/509.jpg

Sorry to get off topic again....

Can anyone tell me the REAL reason why a Ford Mustang has a decal that says GT350

Have heard many a different story as to why......Need some facts please to shut a few people up.

Originally posted by primera man
Sorry to get off topic again....

Can anyone tell me the REAL reason why a Ford Mustang has a decal that says GT350

Have heard many a different story as to why......Need some facts please to shut a few people up.

I would like the Shelby mustang from the Movie "Gone In 60 Seconds".


Primera Man: Here go some facts and hopefully some insight into the GT350.

GT350 (http://mustangs.harmonic.org/6466/gw65.html)
Another one (http://www.thecarsource.com/shelby/1966/1966shelbycontents.html)

The GT350 was just the model name of that particular Mustang modified by Carroll Shelby. So that car isn't a "Ford Mustang" it's technically a "Shelby GT350". The GT500 came later, it was the even higher spec model.

Originally posted by Heep
The GT350 was just the model name of that particular Mustang modified by Carroll Shelby. So that car isn't a "Ford Mustang" it's technically a "Shelby GT350". The GT500 came later, it was the even higher spec model.


Showoff!!http://www.imagestation.com/picture/p6901362a586ed2afba6fd571d90c8821/fe576128.gif





J/K:D :D

Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL



Showoff!!http://www.imagestation.com/picture/p6901362a586ed2afba6fd571d90c8821/fe576128.gif





J/K:D :D

LOL :D:lol2::D

That pic is good...I like it :D:D

Originally posted by Heep


LOL :D:lol2::D

That pic is good...I like it :D:D

:hehe::hehe:

Where do you guys get all these pics anyways? You must spend WAY to much time on the net.....

Originally posted by Heep
Where do you guys get all these pics anyways? You must spend WAY to much time on the net.....

I use imagestation as my host. I have tons of animated pics that I like to use and get them from various sites on the net. I don't have any particular site. Basically I just do a search for sites with animated gifs, go through them from top to bottom. Save them on my hard drive and then upload them to IS. I have right now, 3 albums. Two with pics and one with avatars.

Ah.

Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL


I use imagestation as my host. I have tons of animated pics that I like to use and get them from various sites on the net. I don't have any particular site. Basically I just do a search for sites with animated gifs, go through them from top to bottom. Save them on my hard drive and then upload them to IS. I have right now, 3 albums. Two with pics and one with avatars.


Looser....:hehe: j/k

Originally posted by jose@di



Looser....:hehe: j/k

:D :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/p670266855e4936cd4dc5c95836ffcdbb/fe5769c7.gif

Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL


:D :D
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/p670266855e4936cd4dc5c95836ffcdbb/fe5769c7.gif

Holy mamma...:D , God thing my Corporate Norton Anti-Virus and Ultra firewall is on..hahah.

The story i've heard a few times was that the production line was 350yards long at thats how it got the 350 name as they couldn't think of anything else.

I think its a load of BS !!!

Originally posted by primera man
The story i've heard a few times was that the production line was 350yards long at thats how it got the 350 name as they couldn't think of anything else.

I think its a load of BS !!!

That it is my friend!

But just go over those links I gave you which provide facts not opinions. If you've made any bets, you got spending money coming.

I can actually get these cars, but i have to wait until my hobby store guy gets his new tamiya catalog: Acura/Honda NSX. Subaru WRX STi, Ferrari F50, Ferrari 360, Nissan Skyline R32 GTR, and Nissan Skyline R33 GTR. when i order these i should be a happy man for quite a while...:rolleyes:

Get the Honda NSX (24100). You can make all three versions from that kit. :D And the box art is better. ;)

Originally posted by jay@af
Get the Honda NSX (24100). where did you get the code for that? all i need to do is get the codes and i don't have to wait for him to get the catalog...

I know that code off the top of my head because it's #100. Tamiya numbers thier kits in order of release. All the 1/24 scale kits are 24xxx. The R32 Skyline is 24090, I think, not positive. Go to HLJ and find the kits you want. the HLJ item number will be "TAM" then the Tamiya number... i.e. the NSX is TAM24100.

so if i just order it from him, i would five him the number 24100? just drop the TAM right????

Yup. Let me know if you need help getting the others... :D

Here is a pic from the car in Gone in 60 Seconds.

Another One

that is sweet looking! i want to do one of those models. did you know that the one in gone in 60 seconds was actually a GT350 that was made up to be a GT500, thats just what i heard so its not bible doctrine.

Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL
I would like the Shelby mustang from the Movie "Gone In 60 Seconds".DVS, here's a link (http://www.revell-monogram.com/store/ModelResults.cfm?SubjectId=16&SkillId=0&ScaleId=0&TypeId=0&x=42&y=10) to a list of metal-bodied kits Revell has released for their movie licenses. They come with the bodies pre-painted, but the rest is plastic kit. I heard a *rumor* that they're trying to get permission to do an Eleanor... Keep your fingers crossed... :D

I think I'm going to get the Steve McQueen Bullitt Mustang. :D

Originally posted by jay@af
I heard a *rumor* that they're trying to get permission to do an Eleanor... Keep your fingers crossed...:D

They used to have Eleanor listed on the site a few months ago. But now I can't seem to find it. I hope they still plan on making it.

Originally posted by JE123
They used to have Eleanor listed on the site a few months ago. But now I can't seem to find it. I hope they still plan on making it. Crap. That usually means license trouble. The car gets announced, then cancelled. :(

call me crazy, but Eleanor is one of the only decent mustangs i've ever seen. i'm just not a fan of the blue oval.

Jay, I can't seem to find the code for the R33 GTR, i've got everything else, i'm even throwing in an EVO VI. i can't wait. this will probably cost me about $150 though....

24145

http://www.hlj.com/images/tam/tam24145box.gif

Originally posted by jay@af
24145

http://www.hlj.com/images/tam/tam24145box.gif yes! you're a saint:angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: :devil: (oops):angel: :angel: :angel: :angel:

well looks like i'm headed to the hobby store tomorrow :D

Originally posted by snowboarder927
...:devil: (oops)...You're lucky I know when to look the other way... http://www.themelee.com/smilies/s/contrib/scorchio/saevil.gif

Originally posted by jay@af
24145

http://www.hlj.com/images/tam/tam24145box.gif

Ah!:) I have fond memories of making that kit!:D

Originally posted by Guiddy
Ah!:) I have fond memories of making that kit!:D Mine are clouded with thoughts of what should have been done better. :( I'll just have to get another... :silly2:

Well, I just ordered my 7 Tamiya kits fromt he hobby store. i figure i will run me $175 instead of $150, he said that they might not have all the models though. i can't wait til they get here.

Originally posted by snowboarder927
Well, I just ordered my 7 Tamiya kits fromt he hobby store. i figure it will run me $175 instead of $150, he said that they might not have all the models though. i can't wait til they get here. :eek2:

Send some my way, Daddy Warbucks! :eek:

Go make a new thread about them when you get them...

Originally posted by jay@af
Daddy Warbucks! :eek:ELL OH ELL:hehehe:
I think it will be a long time til they get here. i hope they have all of them in stock :crossfingers:

does anyone know if anyone made a Ferrari 355 F1?

Originally posted by YellowMaranello
does anyone know if anyone made a Ferrari 355 F1? I found this from usenet: rec.model.scale on Google: http://groups.google.com/groups?q=355&hl=en&group=rec.models.scale&rnum=8&selm=5bhhvk%24ceh%40hacgate2.hac.com

It says that Fujimi made a 355 street version and a 355 Challenge Cup Berlinetta. Unfortunately, I can't open Fujimi's listing to find kit numbers or anything. :( I'll try again later...

Originally posted by snowboarder927
Well, I just ordered my 7 Tamiya kits fromt he hobby store. i figure i will run me $175 instead of $150, he said that they might not have all the models though. i can't wait til they get here.

HOLY HELL :eek: :eek: :eek: ...I thought i was bad this week

i thought it was bad when i was about to get 5. i was going to get an R-34 GTR, an R-32, the calsonic skyline, the penzoil nismo, and the denso supra. but i was outbid. it only would have cost me $30 too. ah well. thanks for looking Silver S2000. i havent been able to find anything on it.

How could I forget this one - Sunny (aka Pulsar) GTI-R! I can imagine it sitting on the shelf, red with white wheels and that menacing hood scoop! Too bad no one makes it! Dang!:(

Ales! A company called Provence Moulage made it in 1/43rd!
http://homepage1.nifty.com/rally43/Models/Char/Sunny/sunny-1.jpg

That looks promising. Do you have any more info on these? (Like how much:))

Oh, and call me Alex:D

And check your email:rolleyes:

I don't think you can get them now as kits such as that made in short batches.
Nice though, they were in Works Rally colours!
Price was about £25 for the kit! Shame I never bought one!

Email? Don't send anything to [email protected] anymore, it doesn't work! Remove it from your address book!

I sent one to [email protected] and then also forwarded it to [email protected]

What is your main address?