Modelmartin Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I wanted one of these rascals for AGES, then I found the Revell Dunebuggy. Watta DRAG to find out it WASN'T a MANX kit, but a generic dunebuggy body. I found two built ups that I can use for ONE good one, but if them rascals is commin BACK, welp, they just became parts cars!!!! Gonna get one or two of the NEW ones!!!! George!! The Revell is an EMPI Imp. It isn't generic at all. The Imp was quite cool.
Draggon Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Been waitin' for this forever. I just could not wrap my mind around 20 bucks plus on ebay for gluebombs. I;ve got that shortened bug body and the Teevee body to put on these, as well as building the oringinal. Whoot whoot, Im stoked! Just placed my pre-order with Model Express! Edited December 13, 2011 by Draggon
Craig Irwin Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 One for me until I open it up to examine the parts. Looking for a good VW engine with Empi parts. You will be disapointed, this kit has a chrome 36 HP with old school dual carbs, and the bag o snakes exaust.
Jon Cole Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 The Manx is one of the few kits I can still remember having as a kid. As I recall, it was molded in yellow plastic like the boxart version. Gotta have one again!
Haubenschild Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 When was this kit first released? , i think there might be a vehicle similar to this in an old episode of scooby doo where are you
Rob Hall Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I think the AMT Myers Manx dates to the late '60s.
jaydar Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 i am definitely getting one to do the dune buggy version. the drummer in my band got to drive one for the summer back in high school. his dad managed a car dealership and got to take it home. it was a street legal version. joe.
george 53 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 George!! The Revell is an EMPI Imp. It isn't generic at all. The Imp was quite cool. Cool! Thanks Andy, I didn't know that! I just knew it wasn't the Manx I remembered! But your right, i HAD forgotten about the EMPI Imp. Man those were some times!
FASTBACK340 Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Ummm.... Full cage... 2.0 turbo motor....Centerlines....Slicks.... The car I was going to build before I found my Barracuda. I'll buy more than I'll ever build too....
VW Dave Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I'm right here, patiently waiting for that one to finally get released..... I have a virgin 1968 kit that I bought off Ebay a good number of years ago, and that one will be the small-scale version of my 'Maximus'(as soon as I finish those Jackman wheels). I'm looking forward to doing a few more in other metalflake colors, without paying a king's ransom for an original kit......AGAIN.
crazyjim Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Nice looking buggy, Dave. I'm sorta on the prowl for another buggy after selling my EMPI Imp. The next one I want low with side pods. Ever do anything with that decal?
VW Dave Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Yeah, I want one, although I can't for the life of me think of a good reason why - it's not a drag car, it's not a hot rod, I'm not a big fan of kit-type VW-powered cars, and I will probably never build it. But I still want one. Maybe two. Like a real kit car, Neil, it can be whatever you want it to be...just use a little imagination. The infamous/historical 'Purple Potato Chip' Manx:
VW Dave Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 Nice looking buggy, Dave. I'm sorta on the prowl for another buggy after selling my EMPI Imp. The next one I want low with side pods. Ever do anything with that decal? Thanks, Jim. Haven't found the best spot for it yet....might be getting a new toolbox after Christmas, however.
David G. Posted December 14, 2011 Posted December 14, 2011 I already have two on order from my LHS. David G.
Guest Johnny Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 I know where there are two 1:1 Manx buggys. Now if only the guy would sell one, or both! But he is one of those "I'm going to fix them one of these days" guys. The one behind the barn is only good for the body now as it has been there since about 1979! The other is in a barn loft!!!(complete buggy) Had that kit back on the original release! Built side pods for it from instructions that were in a model magazine but cannot remember what one was around back then! Maybe not a magazine but possibly the Blueprinter???
Bridgebuster Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 I just want to hold one in my hands so that I can be transported back in time and feel young again! LOL. Amen Doc.
Gregg Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Ah,,,, a long time waiting for this one! I will post all the pics up by tomorrow. It comes in white or purple metallic. And, there is the MCM flyer in the box too!!!!!
Eshaver Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Now wait a minute , Model Round Up sent out e-mails telling us we had to get the "Colored " kits from them . Since i don't nessesarily buy from Model Round Up, what DO I get anyway ? Not that it really matters Greg , I painted the one I bought back in 1967 anyway and I'll probably wind up painting this one too. Ed Shaver
randx0 Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Gregg you are killing me please just let me see the pictures now.
Sixx Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 WOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to git sum!!!!!!!!!
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