What is the ONE model kit that you would consider the “holy grail” for yourself?

[Joe Nunes]

While downstairs working on a model this morning, and letting my eyes wander around as is usually the case, I once again thought about the one model kit I would really like to build again. It’s been years since I built an AMT 1928 Ford Sedan during my teenage years, however, I think about it quite often as it was the only model my late Dad ever said anything about. The model was built hot rod style and painted red with black accents, the only two colors I had to my name at the time. Dad was never a “friend” and later in his life I didn’t like him, or his ways, at all. However, the memories of this one occasion where he actually showed some positive interest in what his son was doing, along with the actual liking of the ‘28 Ford Sedan model, has remained with me for all these years. This AMT 1928 Ford Sedan kit is my personal “holy grail” kit, and, perhaps one day I will find an affordable kit in good condition and build it again for old times sake before checking out. So, what is the ONE model kit that you would like to have in your kit collection as the “holy grail” ?  ?

Joe 

Edit:  sorry for not having a photo of this kit. Tried to upload one from the web and wasn’t successful at this point. ?

Edited March 4, 2023 by Joe Nunes

[Dpate]

I don't really have one as of yet, but i know a lot of folks the 1970 dodge charger R/T by revell will be a holy grail. 

[imarriedawitch]

Would love to have this one again.

[Khils]

I actually have the box!  ? Now I need the contents!!

[stitchdup]

I guess I consider myself pretty lucky. Over the last 4 years i was in a reasonably well paid job so i bought up most of my grails while i could. But theres one that still eludes me and thats the tom daniels lil van kit as its all i need to complete my vw styrene collection

[Tabbysdaddy]

I wanted this one, so I got it. 

[JollySipper]

The Bandai/Entex 1/16 Porsche 906............ Never had one, but I've drooled over the kit while studying it online.

 

[catpack68]

This one.Still factory sealed.?

[Ace-Garageguy]

Pretty much have 'em all, but I continue irrational buying to feed my insane greed...though I would really like to snag all the HRM kits...and a few Modelhaus and AITM...I missed.  

Edited March 5, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[Can-Con]

1 hour ago, stitchdup said:

I guess I consider myself pretty lucky. Over the last 4 years i was in a reasonably well paid job so i bought up most of my grails while i could. But theres one that still eludes me and thats the tom daniels lil van kit as its all i need to complete my vw styrene collection

You have a Sand Crab, Les?

[PatW]

2 hours ago, Khils said:

I actually have the box!  ? Now I need the contents!!

I agree with this kit! Very difficult to find here in the UK!

[PatW]

2 hours ago, stitchdup said:

I guess I consider myself pretty lucky. Over the last 4 years i was in a reasonably well paid job so i bought up most of my grails while i could. But theres one that still eludes me and thats the tom daniels lil van kit as its all i need to complete my vw styrene collection

Yes Les another kit I'd go for! I built one about 10 years ago!

[PatW]

4 minutes ago, Can-Con said:

You have a Sand Crab, Les?

Yes Steve another kit I'd like again! I built one about ten years ago! Super kit all round!

[PatW]

I'm for more Meyers Manx kits although I've built about ten or more. And all other VW based kits as well.

Edited March 14, 2023 by PatW

[BlackSheep214]

I have many "Holy Grail" kits I'd love to get again. Only two sticks out as THE holy grail kit I want again....

 

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/mpc-1-0412-off-road-pickup-camper--1276198

The other is the KISS van

There are others too:

Smokey the Convoy Chaser

Force 440

Cop Out

Squad Rod

Ice Patrol

BJ & the Bear Kenworth rig

Movin' On television series rig

Rubber Duck Convoy rig

Numerous Tom Daniel's Design kits such as:

Cherry Bomb

Vandal/Vanbulance

Tijuana Taxi

Bad Medicne

Like I said, I have quite a few on my list I'd love to get again

Edited March 4, 2023 by BlackSheep214

[Joe Nunes]

Lots of good model kits seen as a personal "holy grail" so far. However, let's keep the response to ONE kit as requested to help avoid turning the thread into a model kit shopping list of sorts. Thanks!  ?

Joe

[jaymcminn]

Pocher Bugatti 50T coupe. Whenever they (rarely) show up for sale, they're well into 4 figures and as much as I'd like to, I just can't talk myself into it. 

[Shark]

Mine would be the MPC 1968 Barracuda annual kit. It was the first model I ever built.

[Bobdude]

1958 Ford Fairlane

[NOBLNG]

8 hours ago, Joe Nunes said:

While downstairs working on a model this morning, and letting my eyes wander around as is usually the case, I once again thought about the one model kit I would really like to build again. It’s been years since I built an AMT 1928 Ford Sedan during my teenage years, however, I think about it quite often as it was the only model my late Dad ever said anything about. The model was built hot rod style and painted red with black accents, the only two colors I had to my name at the time. Dad was never a “friend” and later in his life I didn’t like him, or his ways, at all. However, the memories of this one occasion where he actually showed some positive interest in what his son was doing, along with the actual liking of the ‘28 Ford Sedan model, has remained with me for all these years. This AMT 1928 Ford Sedan kit is my personal “holy grail” kit, and, perhaps one day I will find an affordable kit in good condition and build it again for old times sake before checking out. So, what is the ONE model kit that you would like to have in your kit collection as the “holy grail” ?  ?

Joe 

Edit:  sorry for not having a photo of this kit. Tried to upload one from the web and wasn’t successful at this point. ?

This one?

 

[NOBLNG]

My only Holy Grail was never kitted. So I had to make it by modifying and casting a diecast Willys Overland pickup.

[charger74]

My holy grail kit would be the 1968 oldsmobile 442 by johan 

[Joe Nunes]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

This one?

 

That is the kit, Greg. Thank you for the link, my friend!  ?

Joe

[doorsovdoon]

Airfix Morris Marina. I did win a bid on ebay a few months back. The seller didn't know what he had and I got it for £30, but he refunded me soon after and came up with the most ridiculous excuses as to why. He was obviously offered a lot more by someone and just stopped responding to my messages. Incredibly frustrating but happens to me a lot. I was surprised I got those annual Chargers the other week for what I paid for them, I was actually expecting to be gazumped on those too but for once didn't happen.

[fredo84]