Tucker

[ewetwo]

Was there ever a kit released on a Tucker? It would be so cool to build. 

[iamsuperdan]

This is one of those cars that I am kind of surprised that (to my knowledge) no one has ever kitted.

[bobthehobbyguy]

Doubt at this point it would be a plastic kit. Doubt many even know about it. The other problem is there were only 50 actual cars built and there weren't enough for a drag racing or stock car version.

If anything it's more likely there would be a 3d printed version.

[NOBLNG]

There is a diecast version.

Edited September 15, 2023 by NOBLNG

[peteski]

Yes, there were diecast and resin models of the Tucker manufactured in multiple scales. but no plastic kits in 1:24/25 scale.  I own a 1:43 inexpensive diecast of that car, and it is surprisingly well made. I also doubt it will ever be made as a plastic kit. Familiar faith to the '71-'73 Boattail Buick Riviera - another car I would like to see as a plastic kit.

But with the 3D printing going strong, there is hope that both of those cars will be made as 1:24/25 models in not too distant future.

[Brian Austin]

There is a 1:25 resin kit, by Modelhaus.

(Not live listings.  For reference only)

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/modelhaus-1948-tucker-torpedo-hardtop-519132623

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1948-tucker-modelhaus-resin-complete-1831274427

 

Note that the Tucker had often appeared in the Scale Auto Enthusiast kit-request poles years ago.  There was one Tucker that was raced (kinda).  Come on Mobius...

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[Fantom]

Years ago a small independent company was going to produce a kit of that car using innovative technology for its time,but the big 3 (Revell,Monongram, and Amt) conspired to shut them down. …Lol…JK…Never kitted in plastic afaik

[stitchdup]

there is a 3d print of the tucker. its slightly toyish looking and a lot of the body detail is fairly soft. it could be a starting point if you put a bit of extra work into it

[iBorg]

I'd go for the Franklin Mint and update if desired.

[papajohn97]

On 9/15/2023 at 5:27 PM, Brian Austin said:

Come on Mobius...

In a perfect world (where injection mold tooled kits weren’t so capital/ labor / time intensive), I can imagine Moebius extending their product line to include new kits of a Tucker, a Nash Metropolitan, ‘52 - ‘54 Kaiser sedans, a stock Henry-J/ Allstate and maybe even a Kaiser Darin sports car. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would see high quality injection molded kits of ‘52 - ‘54 Hudson Hornets and first generation Chrysler 300’s (and those wonderful ‘65 Plymouths!)….thank you Moebius!!!!

[Joe Handley]

18 hours ago, papajohn97 said:

In a perfect world (where injection mold tooled kits weren’t so capital/ labor / time intensive), I can imagine Moebius extending their product line to include new kits of a Tucker, a Nash Metropolitan, ‘52 - ‘54 Kaiser sedans, a stock Henry-J/ Allstate and maybe even a Kaiser Darin sports car. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would see high quality injection molded kits of ‘52 - ‘54 Hudson Hornets and first generation Chrysler 300’s (and those wonderful ‘65 Plymouths!)….thank you Moebius!!!!

I’d love to see any of those, as well as a Tucker in styrene, to be honest!

[Racephoto1]

A  Tucker in NASCAR, in action.

[Dave Van]

Modelhaus did a nice curbside. I have one yet to build as I can't pick a color!!!!

[Brian Austin]

There's something wrong with the #12 in that picture.  ?

[Brian Austin]

 

Compare this image with the "action" shot a few replies up...

Edited October 25, 2023 by Brian Austin

[Brian Austin]

How about some vintage ashtrays/cigarette holders?  Car itself is around 8" long.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185745133278

 

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/decorative-objects/boxes/decorative-boxes/1948-tucker-automobile-promotional-cigarette-box-ashtray/id-f_5758923/

 

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/tucker-maroon-ashtray

 

Edited October 24, 2023 by Brian Austin

[peteski]

I have a nice and inexpensive 1:43 diecast Tucker by Yat Ming.  IIRC, bought it at Walmart (probably 10 years ago or so).

[paul alflen]

Racephoto 1, is that picture photoshopped?

[Richard Bartrop]

It looks legit.

https://tb98nj.wordpress.com/2020/07/23/the-story-of-tucker-1004-nascars-unicorn/

[OneTrickPony]

I have a 1/18 die cast I bought several years back. It's by Road Signature.

[Racephoto1]

On 10/25/2023 at 10:51 AM, paul alflen said:

Racephoto 1, is that picture photoshopped?

Not that I know of, I grabbed of google. It's possible though.

[Brian Austin]

It appears photoshopped, as I hinted in my comment above.  I think someone copied the car in the image I posted and edited it into a two-door body, which never existed.  They then dropped the modified image into the race action scene.

[paul alflen]

Bingo!

[Tom99]

A friend gave me this 1948 Tucker, 1/24 scale.

 

[peteski]

Interesting.  Is that model made of metal or silver resin?

It appears to be "slush-cast", which is an old crude method of casting models, yet the wheels, axles, nylon axle retainers, and Philips-head screws all look modern.  Also since most models/toys are made in China, that "MADE IN USA" lettering also seems vintage.