Building an Eclipse for my GF

GlowinGTZ · #1 01-11-2005, 11:02 AM

Ok, so my girlfriend is really into Eclipses (me being 100% domestic Chevy guy) so I was wondering what Eclipse kit that you guys (who have built them before) like the most? Just hoping someone could give me some advice?

mrceej · #2 01-11-2005, 11:27 AM

i only have one, the first one released from revell (fast n furious). it's decent but the engine is a complete load of crap. hard to explain, but if you get that ONE, the engine is just weird. header on the back of the engine underneath the intake manifold, turbo connected to a box on the front of the block, blah. i think on the more recent released version, they have a more accurate version of the engine. for me, i'm gluing the hood shut on the one i bought.

spidereddie · #3 01-11-2005, 12:24 PM

that eclipse is just a nice body with some decals and a lonely nos bottle....piece of crap. which b.t.w. was made by amt.

get the one that was in fact made by revell released recently (relatively) that has a load of different options for the body

mrceej · #4 01-11-2005, 12:49 PM

my bad, mine was AMT.

GlowinGTZ · #5 01-11-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spidereddie

that eclipse is just a nice body with some decals and a lonely nos bottle....piece of crap. which b.t.w. was made by amt.

get the one that was in fact made by revell released recently (relatively) that has a load of different options for the body

I can't find that one. got a link?

rolin22 · #6 01-11-2005, 05:22 PM

i think they are sold at target

GlowinGTZ · #7 01-11-2005, 05:49 PM

I didn't know Target even had models. Well, I have a little more than a month so I think (hope) I shoudl be ok.

ATMDC · #8 01-12-2005, 07:07 AM

try walmart or something, or somewhere like towerhobbies.com, i have built one of these revell kind, they are kinda hard with fitment issues but can be worked out

SniperX13 · #9 01-12-2005, 07:12 AM

I built one of the newer Revell Eclipses, it gives you three wheel options, two front bumper options, two rear bumper options, and two hood options, one of them being completely clear. I didnt have any problems with it. I have a thread in the completed street section to show off what I did for it.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=303494

GlowinGTZ · #10 01-12-2005, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SniperX13

I built one of the newer Revell Eclipses, it gives you three wheel options, two front bumper options, two rear bumper options, and two hood options, one of them being completely clear. I didnt have any problems with it. I have a thread in the completed street section to show off what I did for it.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=303494

Where did you get that one? I think I'll get that one.

SniperX13 · #11 01-12-2005, 03:29 PM

Wal-Mart, but I have seen it at Hobby Lobby stores too.

GlowinGTZ · #12 01-12-2005, 04:44 PM

Damnit, I looked at Target, Walmart, Gary's Hobby shop (local hobby store) and I found jack. The only ones I found were F&F. Kinda sucks. I have yet to try Hobby Lobby but I'll go tommorrow, seeing as how that's when I'll be buying one anyways (paycheck baby!)

GlowinGTZ · #13 01-13-2005, 01:28 PM

Ok, I got one. I think it's the one you have Sniper.

SniperX13 · #14 01-13-2005, 02:50 PM

yes it is. The ease of the build is very nice. I think you will like the possibilities that this model gives you.

GlowinGTZ · #15 01-13-2005, 03:48 PM

Yeah..I like ythe 2 options for wings...but the thing I don't like...I lost one of the DAMN TIRES!!!!! Damn thing just flew away as soon as I opened the bag. I'm not in a good mood now. heh.

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