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I am building the 1/8 scale Revell '65 coupe to match my 1 to 1 car and want to know if anyone has seen 1/8 scale knock offs either from another kit or from aftermarket. If I cant find them I'll just have to put steel wheels and hubcaps on the real car to match the model!
The only 1/18 scale that I am aware of even close would be the '67 Monogram kit wheels (albeit non-knock-off's) or the '67 Franklin Mint 1/8 cars (again, non-knock-off's).
You would have to come up with, or scratch build chrome plated 1/8 scale spinners and glue them to the '67 caps to mimic the knock-off's.
The only 1/18 scale that I am aware of even close would be the '67 Monogram kit wheels (albeit non-knock-off's) or the '67 Franklin Mint 1/8 cars (again, non-knock-off').
-CKB
Franklin Mint's and Monogram's '67 Vettes are 1/12 and wouldn't work with a 1/8 kit. There is a seller on Ebay who ocassionally offers custom-made resin 1/8 wheels. If this is what you're after, you can contact them and see if they have more available...
As far as the Monogram 1/8 kits go, they've reissued the '65 kit a million times, the latest under the Revell name of course. I've written to Revell many, many times asking them to reissue the '78 kit, which they've never done. It's really hard to find one anymore with usable pace car decals. I can only speculate it has something to do with the Indy licensing. I never could understand why the issued the kit molded in orange, which wasn't a factory '78 color. Although 1/8 model kits have limited appeal, I bet they'd fly off the shelves if they reissued the '78 kit with a pace car on the box front.
I have a 1/8 scale Monogram 65 Corvette collecting dust in the basement, still in original box which is not in very good shape but I believe all the parts are still there, will check to see what it has for wheels,if anyone is interested it can be had at a terrific price (just the mailing cost), send me a PM or email to pologreen96vette@aol.com. Tom
Last edited by TOM65 L76 96 LT1; 07-28-2010 at 10:10 AM.
I'll soon have kock offs available. I've developed 3D CAD files of the 63-66 Kelsey Hayes wheel, cone and spinner - one direction spinner only at this time. I had a 3D print made and am in the process of fine sanding the surface, then making a mold with subsequent multiple castings. I'd include images but have not yet found how to load images to this site.
This leaves email as an option. Mine is EdKoz1@optonline.net. If you provide yours I'll send some pics of the actual wheel and cone and spinner images from my 3D files.
As far as the Monogram 1/8 kits go, they've reissued the '65 kit a million times, the latest under the Revell name of course. I've written to Revell many, many times asking them to reissue the '78 kit, which they've never done. It's really hard to find one anymore with usable pace car decals. I can only speculate it has something to do with the Indy licensing. I never could understand why the issued the kit molded in orange, which wasn't a factory '78 color. Although 1/8 model kits have limited appeal, I bet they'd fly off the shelves if they reissued the '78 kit with a pace car on the box front.
not sure if you would be interested i was just about to list a 78 monogram kit that is still sealed for $199 , if that's something you would like to buy let me know
No, I generated those wheels as 3D computer files, then had them 3D printed. As for the convertible, I built that back when you and I were in contact. I may have sent a picture at that time.
not sure if you would be interested i was just about to list a 78 monogram kit that is still sealed for $199 , if that's something you would like to buy let me know
I'm developing a set in a 3D CAD from which 3D prints are made, then used as a master for resin casting copies. Many difficulties in getting a quality print and and proper part surface finish. My model time is limited due to 1:1 life. Will post if/when I conclude with good quality parts. I can be reached at 631 383 9415 by phone or text.
Current projects conv and coupes can not load prostreet pictures Looking for stock side exhaust in 1/8 scale if anyone knows where to findstock 65 with mags
09-09-2005, 11:06 AM
1/8 Scale Knock Offs?
You're right. The Franklin Mint and Monogram C2's are 1/12 not 1/8.
