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Post by kabdriver on Oct 9, 2017 17:17:14 GMT -6
So, I LOVE kitbashing and scratchbuilding - but I've never really found a GREAT kit to use for sourcing parts from. Something cheap, easy to find and GREAT for bashing other showrods together. Something with a nice frame and from and rear axles, maybe some cool rolling stock, maybe a cool engine...
Any of you guys got a go-to favorite that you like working with? I'm looking for some leads here!
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Post by flounder on Oct 9, 2017 18:35:56 GMT -6
Dragmaster chassis and pie crust slick - Attempt 1.
Cool high tech tube street chassis - Pontiac Banshee
Outrageous flame tread tire - RRRumbler
Super wide Pro street fatties and a great fuel injection system - 2 Sprint car kits. (The tires a different sizes.
Awesome rims -Buy them for Pegasus Hobbies.
Good front mount blower set up - Orange Crate.
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 9, 2017 19:23:03 GMT -6
Ohhh, good list Scott! I have a couple of those - Amazon had the Orange Crate for $8 a while back so I got a few just for parts. Was the RRRumbler that blue Rambler slammer kit that someone did a while back? AMT maybe?
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Post by ZZZLAD on Oct 9, 2017 19:28:58 GMT -6
If I had to pick just one , I'd say the Surf Woody I think; it's a wealth of stuff
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 9, 2017 20:11:04 GMT -6
If I had to pick just one , I'd say the Surf Woody I think; it's a wealth of stuff I actually don't have one of those...what's in it that you like? |
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Post by ZZZLAD on Oct 9, 2017 20:20:45 GMT -6
If I had to pick just one , I'd say the Surf Woody I think; it's a wealth of stuff I actually don't have one of those...what's in it that you like? Almost everything is useful, killer seats, engine,frame, tires, wheels & as a kit - builds up like a gem with three building options it's a must have. |
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 9, 2017 20:23:09 GMT -6
To eBay!  Thanks dude! Good tip, I'll pick one up! |
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Post by ZZZLAD on Oct 9, 2017 20:26:33 GMT -6
To eBay! Thanks dude! Good tip, I'll pick one up! Once you open the first one, you'll be wanting more; it is a staple in any kitbasher's stash |
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Post by 41chevy on Oct 9, 2017 21:47:01 GMT -6
I agree the Surf Woody along with the 1953 Studebaker from AMT and also the full 3 n 1 AMT 57 Ford. . . custom interior, 3 wheel and tire selections, TV and reel to Reel recorder, Tiki shifter and a Paxton super charger.
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Post by grumpy on Oct 9, 2017 23:12:32 GMT -6
mostly depends on what im working with a go to for rod parts the double t or the old switcher kit's any of the old 3in1 kit's thou some of those I stear clear of I agree with paul came across one of the vintange 3in1 57 ford's over on the trak site waiting to see if the guy answers again been a month so but other wise have a tote of spare parts mostly all hotrod stuff from the amt 32 ford's and 25 t 34s some show rod stuff but with the 3 month build im likely gonna go through those the 32 I find im jut doing parts from one is so out of scale it looks funky thinking the one issue recent of the over large wheel and tires was the millner 32 deuce coupe to many parts look like it
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2017 3:05:20 GMT -6
To eBay! Thanks dude! Good tip, I'll pick one up! Once you open the first one, you'll be wanting more; it is a staple in any kitbasher's stash They're not super expensive either - cheap as dirt on eBay, nearly. Great tip! |
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2017 3:11:45 GMT -6
I agree the Surf Woody along with the 1953 Studebaker from AMT and also the full 3 n 1 AMT 57 Ford. . . custom interior, 3 wheel and tire selections, TV and reel to Reel recorder, Tiki shifter and a Paxton super charger. Ahhhhh, I have a little Tiki shifter that I got in a batch of parts and I'd been casting some copies because I didn't know where it was from or if I'd ever get another one. I guess I know now! |
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 10, 2017 3:12:52 GMT -6
mostly depends on what im working with a go to for rod parts the double t or the old switcher kit's any of the old 3in1 kit's thou some of those I stear clear of I agree with paul came across one of the vintange 3in1 57 ford's over on the trak site waiting to see if the guy answers again been a month so but other wise have a tote of spare parts mostly all hotrod stuff from the amt 32 ford's and 25 t 34s some show rod stuff but with the 3 month build im likely gonna go through those the 32 I find im jut doing parts from one is so out of scale it looks funky thinking the one issue recent of the over large wheel and tires was the millner 32 deuce coupe to many parts look like it Good tips Grump, thank you! I've got one of the Milner Deuces here...I don't think I ever took the wrap off it. I should take a closer look at that! |
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Post by Brandon on Oct 10, 2017 8:48:14 GMT -6
I will always take any and all Creepy T's and Mummy Machines for their Cragars and engines, and nobody ever really wants them. The AMT Double Dragster kit is awesome for parts, as is the Boothill Express... which now has become a little harder to find. But I love the wheels and tires and Hemi in that one. Gluebombs are always great for parting out. T'Rantulas and Paddy Wagons and Bad Medicines are always welcome in my junkyard.  |
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Post by willys36 on Oct 16, 2017 7:05:21 GMT -6
That's a super easy answer; Monogram's 1/20th scale (not the new 1/25th scale one by the same name) Sizzler dragster kit. Tires, wheels, frame and engines are absolutely awesome for building period dragsters using the Yonts' brothers method with 00-90 nuts and bolts.
 
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Post by kabdriver on Oct 16, 2017 7:11:29 GMT -6
Ohhhh, that's a cool build Willys! I'm embarrassed don't know much about the Yonts Brothers tho...
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Thanks dude! Good tip, I'll pick one up!
