Austin- Healey Sprite models?

[Harold]

I just saw Randy Kern's sig with vthe Bugeye Sprite and was wondering if there's any Mk. IV series sprites in kit form...

[elan]

I've never seen them in 1/24, 1/25 scale. I imagine you could find one in the smaller scales from overseas. You could find a MG Midget and kitbash it? I've seen Midgets in diecast.

Edited July 14, 2009 by elan

[Randy Kern]

Harold, the only plastic kit of the Mk 2-4 Sprites that I know of is the very simple, multi-piece body Lindberg version, that the box says is 1/32 scale, but is really closer to 1/28 scale. The early versions were even motorized (rubber band ). They've been re-issued over the years, but not too recently. Here are a couple that I built quite a while ago.

As far as 1/24-1/25 scale, none exist that I know of. I've built some 1/43 scale white metal Bugeye kits made by K&R Replicas of England, and they also produce the Mk 2-4 Sprite kits in that scale. Hope this helps, or somebody else might know of others. Nice Sprite! Sadly, I'm getting ready to sell my 1/1 Bugeye.

[Harold]

Thanks for the info, Randy. I'm selling my Sprite also.