Classic Kit GB [Official Thread]

I like that Idea I have a bunch. Heck those are my favorite kits

LOL, I was actually thinking of using that exact kit for the GB.  I have over a dozen classic kits.  From rockets to space vehicles, ships, planes, even some armor. 

C'mon people, I know there's interest out there.  

I might have some qualifying kits, but how do we find out if they're original molds or for that matter the issue date? 

I've frankly have no idea what to look for. 

Oh, and you should transfer this over from the aircraft forum to the GB forum.  Two places to post will be a nightmare, not to mention this is the appropriate forum now since this seems to have taken off.

arki30 wrote:

I might have some qualifying kits, but how do we find out if they're original molds or for that matter the issue date?

The older Monogram kits usaully have a copyright stamp on the molds... even the recent re-issues still have the original date.

Check Ebay.... if you search for a kit, you'll often find a picture of the old, old releases, and it'll let you see the age of a kit. You don't have to buy the original, of course, but it helps research the age. 

AFAIK.... I think re-issues of the old kits are OK. I think the emphasis is more on the fun! [;D]

If you're not sure- ask about a kit. Sure bet somebody here knows! LOL

HTH!

BTW- I'm planning on doing the old Monogram F4F. It has folding wings! I just got it off eBay. The original molds date back to '60 or '61, I believe.

Well, the only "older" kit I have that doesn't have any AM already allocated for it is a 1/48 Monogram AT-6 Texan. 

The only copyright stamp I can find anywhere on the parts just indicates "MMI", no date.  Copyright date in the instructions says 1979.  Given that, I would assume I'm squeeking by. 

And if so, I'm in!

If not, well that's all I have.  Bummer.

arki30 wrote:

Well, the only "older" kit I have that doesn't have any AM already allocated for it is a 1/48 Monogram AT-6 Texan.  The only copyright stamp I can find anywhere on the parts just indicates "MMI", no date.  Copyright date in the instructions says 1979.  Given that, I would assume I'm squeeking by.  And if so, I'm in! If not, well that's all I have.  Bummer.

I found an example on Ebay from 1979.... so it's good!

That's actually supposed to be a great kit! 

Jon, it looks like it will be.  The detail in this older kit rivals some of today's newer releases, particularly in the cockpit. 

I'm gonna go stir up trouble in the aircraft thread to figure out where the heck this build thread will finally thrive.

I'd say just post something that says "Please go to the GB thread for further posts" and link to this. People will figure it out.

That way when others are looking to join a GB, they'll see it here. 

Viper and the Gang:

These pics are of what I believe is a Classic Revell kit of the B-26 Marauder....#04525.....mine is a reissue...still sealed, but I built this 25 years ago, I know it! I'll open it up if I need more evidence....

....What am I saying? I'll open it right now!

(time passes)

ahhhhhhhhhh! I can't tell! 

But if this qualifies....I'd like to add it to my GB project. No one seems to be building these right now.....and I recall it was a bear of a build.

Whaddaya think?

Nam 

Looks good to me, nam.  I know thats an old kit.

As for the Badge, my computer has been acting up.  I'm trying to get something with all the classic kit logo's in it.  Mono, Revell, Heller, Airfix.

Hello,

Can I join in ? I have an old Revell P-40E that has been collecting dust for years . Sounds like a good excuse to break the seal and open it up.  

Viper....what hath you wrought? Great idea with a lot of good response! I'm in two other GB's....but this is my first as a plankowner. Glad the B-26 qualifies.

Nam 

AWWW Heck, put me down for an Airfix HE-177 that has been in my stash for more years than I care to count. I know its from the early 70's.

Steve

jwb wrote:

BTW- I'm planning on doing the old Monogram F4F. It has folding wings! I just got it off eBay. The original molds date back to '60 or '61, I believe.

Ahh, one of my questions answered. 60 or 61! Can't believe it. I'll either have to do this same kit, or find dates for a couple of others. Have the 1/48 Monogram BF-109G as well as a 1/48 Arii P40... Anyone happen to know when those first rolled out?

dupes wrote:

jwb wrote: BTW- I'm planning on doing the old Monogram F4F. It has folding wings! I just got it off eBay. The original molds date back to '60 or '61, I believe.   Ahh, one of my questions answered. 60 or 61! Can't believe it. I'll either have to do this same kit, or find dates for a couple of others. Have the 1/48 Monogram BF-109G as well as a 1/48 Arii P40... Anyone happen to know when those first rolled out?

Monogram had a 109E out in at least 1968..... not sure about a G model. Any copyright stamping on it? Sometimes it's on the underside of the horizontal stabilizers, or on the lower wing piece. 

OK guys, after a long day of fighting with the computer, and going down to the pricinct to file some reports for work, I finally got a badge done.  So....what do you guys think? 

viper_mp wrote:

OK guys, after a long day of fighting with the computer, and going down to the pricinct to file some reports for work, I finally got a badge done.  So....what do you guys think?

It looks great- Classic, in fact.