AMT Plastic Model Kits From the 60s and A Tin Indy Car In the Box!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Jack shares his collection of AMT 3 in 1 plastic model kits with us, including a Chevy II wagon as well as a friction drive, tin Indy car offered for sale at the 2021 Sugarloaf Mountain Region AACA swap meet. For more photos, videos and your regional calendar of events, visit www.NortheastWheelsEvents.com
Just subscribed today. I really enjoyed listening to the dealer and looking over his kits.
Thanks Mighty Lonesome. Catch up with the past videos as stand by for more....
Those were some incredible kits! Thank you for sharing! 👍👍
You are more than welcome, Tony! You may enjoy this video, too. th-cam.com/video/p2eUf58h2ns/w-d-xo.html
I started building these kits in 62 when I was 10 years old. This was my Cocaine habit! I couldn't stop building the AMT, MPC, and Johan kits! $1.50 and $2.00. Then buying the Testors glue and Pactra little bottles of paint and brushes. The local hobby shops knew me by my first name!
Oh, Dave, well stated!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Round2 just announced they are releasing the Chevy II station wagon kit soon.
Round2 is doing a great job!!! Thanks for the heads up!!
That Chevy II station wagon has been reissued with the original box art...no need to pay outrageous prices for some of these kits
A number of these kits have finally been reissued so enthusiast's of, say the box wagon, can build a cool car for a " reasonable " price ( price out spray paint!! WOW!! ). Some people want the original...OK. Each to their own.
I hope he sells before they reissue, the only problem with being a vendor$$$$$$
Well stated, Teddy!! Also, once sold, how can you find another??????? The hunt is half the challenge!!
That '63 Chevy II station wagon with trailer is being re-released,
Thank you Round2 and to you, too, Michael, for sharing this.
I hope the seller did well . I think he was a bit on the high end with those prices though.
He was doing well. With these collectables, all it takes is 1 customer to sell a kit. The problem is, once he sells an item, he has to hunt down another, if he can find one. Then, what will the price be??? Restocking is the hardest part of selling out of production items.
This guy has some great stuff but his prices are in the stratosphere
Great point, Bill!! The collectable business has a few, tough, problems to surmount. First finding a shrinking stock of inventory. Second, once sold, how much will you have to pay to " replace " the kit...if you can find another? It is a very interesting business! Remember, there are people who just want a particular kit and the few, extra bucks is well worth spending instead of searching for another year. Some people enjoy the hunt as part of the joy of collecting, others just want the model, NOW!!!
I love 1/64 scale diecast cars.
This is a way we can own many of our favorite cars without a big garage!!
im looking for a vintage amt 1966 buick skylark gs kit. #6625 i think..
please reply if you have any leads. thenk you.
I will respond later, packrcch. Meanwhile, please ask Tim at Throttle Power ( th-cam.com/users/THROTTLEPOWER ) and Butch at ( th-cam.com/channels/w_QoltwxdNIyvmzD7UKiVQ.html ) They are big time modelers and very nice people!!
@@carshowreporter thank you so much.. i have just posted to him also.
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Thanks Throttle Power!! Check out the newest models Throttle Power got at the show in his neck of the woods. th-cam.com/video/am_33kzP9hw/w-d-xo.html
@@carshowreporter That's a great video! It's me!!!!!!
The 63 Chevy II Wagon Is a Current Kit. Mine Cost Me $32.99+tax. Old Guys A Rip Off
This video was shot 3 years ago. When did the re-pop come out? How many times have you seen an old kit which was in demand but hard to find finally get the attention of today's model makers??
@@carshowreporter The 63 Chevy II Wagon was released in 2021 As Brand New Tool Never issued Before. Round 2 tried to Capitalize on Retro Style Box Art popular Amongst many Modelers. Old Man took Plastic Wrap off Box Because it Had Round 2 Decals which denote it's Recent to Fool potential buyers to pay over inflated price Scale Mates doesn't show kit prior to 2021 Because it's A New Tool
You bring up a very good point, Memory Lane. Don't sell to a collector, they know the whole story!!!! Thanks for the indepth info. Heads up viewers, do your homework!
Do they actually sell any of these at those prices? I buy to build, I know people do collect but 425 for a car model?
Great question Crushing!!! Many of us are in the same position as you. Personally, I have a basic rule, don't pay more for the model than one pays for the actual car. I learned an important lesson many years ago. At a dealership I was working for got in a used Ford GT ( original . I do not remember if it was a MkIV , though ) They priced it at $140,000 at a time when they were selling for $80,000. The sales manager asked me if I had $140k in the bank, who I buy the Ford? I said " No, I would buy another house ". Then he asked if I had 1 million just sitting in a bank account, would I buy the GT? Thinking the money would hardly be missed, I answered yes. 2 days later the GT was sold. There are enough people with " disposable " income. There are limited opportunities to buy rare pieces. Thanks for bringing up an important point for most of us.
The Jo Hann 67 Cadilac was at 375.00 on Ebay a while back with time left on the bidding. That was way out of my league so I didn't follow to the winning bid.
Obviously, there are at least 2 people with money and who REALLY want the Cadi!!
@@mightylonesome9426 Seems everything jumped in price over the past year. Maybe everyone's using covid as an excuse to put prices up. That or people are just putting higher prices on used things just to see if it sticks.
@@carshowreporter Sounds liked a sticky fingers salesman.
Awesomeness! Thank you Pam! 👏😊
You are MORE thank welcome, Porschedude8 !!!!!!!!!!
Kids are interested, they just don’t have enough money for the kits and all the supplies.
Great point, Cycolac!!! I did a quick check on Amazon. Prices of car/truck kits start at $20. Many are in the $22 - $30 range. Glue is $10 for a 2 pack. Those little bottles of paint start at $10 for 7 bottle set to $25 for any, decent, assortment. Spray paint is $8 -$10 plus shipping. By the way, are you a fan of the Cadillac Cyclone?? I have 2, detailed videos of it!! One is a detailed look at some unusual features and details. This one is in action: northeastwheelsevents.com/video/1959-cadillac-cyclone-concept-receiving-recognition-at-the-2019
@@carshowreporter and being in the States you can buy most of your kits much cheaper than in other countries. We pay about $70 for a typical new model car kit in the UK. Will definitely check out that Cyclone video.
@@carshowreporter I avoid amazon for various reasons. Here in Canada, new car models are $35-$49 then you need supplies if you don't have any. I know people like amazon but I try to get from the few hobbyshops left. Doesn't always work.
CycolacFan: Wow!!!! We will have to start importing kits and supplies!!!
When ever possible, please support your local hobby shop!!! Even if you pay a little more, it is worth the ability to physically see the kit as well as others you may not have known about. Even dealing with vendors online would be a " kinder " option than feeding the all encompassing Amazon behemoth.
Nice Video, Pam! Boy did you ever get my memories rollin'...1st car kit: '59 Buick Convert...built it with skirts, continental kit and flame decals. (I was 11). Still going today...the new kits are nice but I found my niche...restoring glue bombs!
Buying at estate sales for $10-15, stripping paint and painting with an airbrush. More work than a kit, but more fun for me.
Right now I'm doing:
'59 Desoto ht.
'60 Imperial conv.
'60 Ford P.U.
'61 Olds wagon
'60 Edsel + more waiting
What a great memory!!!! That Buick must have been one of your favorites!! You are a restoration shop in 1/24!!! That is one, unusual, line up. Great finds!! You really love the late '50's, early '60's. Thanks for watching and commenting, Mark.
Cool stuff 😎amazing what we pay for a little bit of history but nobody selling time machines yet 😉
You're right, David! I did not see a modified DeLorean!! Nostalgia powers the collector's market as well as, in the case of model kits, having owned ( or own ) one of the full sized model. Thanks for watching and your insight.
Id love to live ware them stalls are
These venders set up at the spring and fall Carlisle swap meets. Where do you live? There must be major, automotive swap meets within drivable distances.
@@carshowreporter not that i know of i live in Ireland im into hobby 2 half years now love seen the other youtubers go to swap meets.. Is what they or yall call them id love it if theres a swap meet type deal over here its unknown to me i must actually look up that type stuff thanks for the heads up some cool stuff on the tables, 👍
Also, you have a good way with the sellers, in your video’s. Just sayin.
Thank you asteverino!!!
@@carshowreporter
Welcome Pam. Steve is good too.
You got it Steve!!!
Oh yeah!
Loved the old tin vehicles showing a little wear.
That ‘63 Chevy II wagon tho... the front end was custom, I guess. Didn’t look stock. 🤷🏼♂️
But the racer too. Love this stuff. I was doing models in the ‘60s.
I’m a boomer, starting in 1954. (I may have mentioned my age before). 😂
Jack's collection was such a boomer's dream!!! How did you earn the money to buy your models? The next video is of his Aurora Model Motoring cars!!!
@@carshowreporter
Chores outside the house, (allowance) and lawn mowing jobs. Also my older brothers had paper routs and I would help with Sunday inserts and delivery. 💁🏼♂️
Aurora is big!
Remember it well, Steve!!! I cut lawns, did chores and hunted for Coke bottles ( 3 cents each unless we struck gold, the big bottle was 5 cents!! ).
@@carshowreporter
Ahhh yes, soda bottles. Of course.
Gosh I wish I kept my AMT model kits. Are they still in business? I'm ready to build another one, lol! Thanks Pamela, brought back some great memories.
Buy your Testa paints, Bruce!! AMT has been resurrected!! www.autoworldstore.com/collections/model-kits
@@carshowreporter oh wow, checked the link...amazing stuff! Thanks!
Now you have to start saving up your allowance and cut a few lawns....... !!!!!
@@carshowreporter Hahaha!
Round2models now owns AMT, MPC, Lindberg, Hawk and Polar Lights. And they do a video every month on new releases, you can find it either here on youtube or their facebook page.
Oh yeah a nice kits not be purchased with a disability income thanks for the shout-out my 64 Valiant is back on the bench
Jack had kits selling for more than I paid for The Flea!!! I am retired, on a fixed ( or broke!! ) income, so I can understand, Butch!! Check out B K model bench update: th-cam.com/video/lAz-EtBuTGQ/w-d-xo.html
The kid had interest hope his dad had money
@@bkmodelcars Better yet, the young fellow is earning his own money. I still can't get over Jack had stacks of these models!!!!
No doubt will be posting the rambler final later today
I just watched it!!!!!!!!!!! th-cam.com/video/nVQ6tAYl5ro/w-d-xo.html
I would like to know if anyone ever made a kit of the Nash metropolitan.
Great question. It must be out there... Oh, Great Google....
Yes, Hubley made a 1/25 plastic model kit of the Nash Metropolitan.
kool , thanx
RJ
You are more than welcome RJ !! You may enjoy this video, too : th-cam.com/video/T5AOSTu4QL0/w-d-xo.html
it was just reissued -the chevy nova wagon--300 bucks not me --never---
If the kits were selling for a few hundred it would make sense to reissue. Thanks Crazypainter56
@@carshowreporter Wrong--they are not reissued because the molds no longer exist or were modified-into something else --
@@crazypainter56 What is strange is your comments are posting with a line through them. Are you doing that???
@@carshowreporter Check Scale mates I Bought mine in Plastic Shrinkwrap in Dec 2023 for $32.99 @ Hobby Town USA
So just how many kids are going to OR have the means to pop at those prices? It's killing our hobby!
Kids are not the one's buying these vintage kits. New kits, which include many, contemporary cars appealing to those who grew up with them, sell for $20 - $40. We may cringe at prices like that, but, $4 in 1965 is equal to about $33 today. Those little bottles of Testors paint sell for $2 today, a can of spay paint, $5 - $6 and glue, $3. These prices are low averages of online prices. Thanks for your concern in passing our passion along to the younger generation, Wayne. May I suggest, if and when you give to a toys for tots, give a car or truck. You can buy cool Matchbox car assortments for under $10.