Old Monogram Parts Restored ?

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Why were the Cadillac covers dropped from the Blue Beetle? GM not wanting a name of theirs on a Ford product?

Edited March 24, 2015 by chunkypeanutbutter

[johnbuzzed]

To address the original post: I would like to see any and all of the reissues of vintage kits, from any and all of the manufacturers, fully restored to their original versions; parts-wise, box-wise, etc. I have thoughts and ideas of alternative molds, but I realize that $$$ rules, and my ideas might not be financially feasible.

And:

Why would anyone leave the forum due to a heated discussion or two? No one is forcing anyone to read any of the posts. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, whether you or I agree with them or not. Some people probably won't agree with this post- that's their prerogative, and that's life. If you don't like what you see, there are plenty of other threads to read and follow. It's easy to avoid the drama. Just like watching TV- if you don't like the show, change the channel.

[Eshaver]

John, I hope someone buys ya a lunch! I get the same stuff BOTH on forums and on faceless book. The problem is , the keyboard makes a lot of people invincible . keep up the good work too !

[Greg Myers]

To address the original post: I would like to see any and all of the reissues of vintage kits, from any and all of the manufacturers, fully restored to their original versions; parts-wise, box-wise, etc. I have thoughts and ideas of alternative molds, but I realize that $$$ rules, and my ideas might not be financially feasible.

And:

Why would anyone leave the forum due to a heated discussion or two? No one is forcing anyone to read any of the posts. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, whether you or I agree with them or not. Some people probably won't agree with this post- that's their prerogative, and that's life. If you don't like what you see, there are plenty of other threads to read and follow. It's easy to avoid the drama. Just like watching TV- if you don't like the show, change the channel.

Here, here! Give the man a HARRUMPH . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN99jshaQbY

[johnbuzzed]

When do we get the paddle ball things? ( I hope mine's not "defective" )

[Tom Geiger]

Why were the Cadillac covers dropped from the Blue Beetle? GM not wanting a name of theirs on a Ford product?

On the last few issues of this kit, the engine was called an Oldsmobile engine.

[samdiego]

So the Boss A Bone was a Danielized retool of the Blue Beetle? I just got a BB and am liking it a lot so far. The wheels and tires are great, how much of this kit is new? The decal sheet is really nice, too.

[Dennis Lacy]

Is there any chance of this being reissued?

In the exact form it was then?

I had one in the early 1970s and the prices I have seen for originals are well beyond my budget.

Cheers

steve

Highly, highly doubtful. In the 70's the tooling was modified and the Coupe / Cabriolet were sold as separate kits in Monogram's Early Iron Series. They were very typical of 70's street rods. Then, in the early 80's the tooling was butchered even further to release the horribly inaccurate ZZ Top '33 Coupe kit. On the outside the car looked more or less correct but the chassis and engine were a fail. Finally, in the early 90's the tooling was altered even further when they released a modernized version of the Cabriolet (with extreme chopped top and re-worked chassis) in a series based on automotive artist Thom Taylor's suggestions.

[Earl Marischal]

Dennis,

Thanks for the update. Pity really, it would have made a great re-issue.

steve

[Greg Myers]

So the Boss A Bone was a Danielized retool of the Blue Beetle? I just got a BB and am liking it a lot so far. The wheels and tires are great, how much of this kit is new? The decal sheet is really nice, too.

[samdiego]

Thanks, Greg. I had the Boss A bone when it was new, but the Blue Beetle was a bit before I developed this habit. I see the mfg date stamp of 1964 but some of the chrome trees show a more modern tooling in areas like the part attachment points. And did the original BB have engine and wheel options. I'm remembering the BAB as a 1 version only kit

Edited May 4, 2015 by samdiego

[Mark]

The original Blue Beetle was one version only. The reissue leaves the Early Iron version (more or less) as an alternate building version.

[Earl Marischal]

I guess the old Monogram Yellow Jacket is non-starter too?

steve

[Greg Myers]

[Casey]

So the Boss A Bone was a Danielized retool of the Blue Beetle? I just got a BB and am liking it a lot so far. The wheels and tires are great, how much of this kit is new? The decal sheet is really nice, too.

Yes, more or less. The Boss A Bone kit included some specific parts which were unique to that kit, and as far as I have found, never used in any subsequent kits...I think. Look at the chrome plated parts from the BAB:

 

The American Torq-Thrust style wheels have a flat rear face, with no axle mounting stud, making them very similar to (but I don't think quite the same as) those found in the Monogram Rat Vega kit:

 

At least the Blue Bandito now includes the chrome plated roll bar hoop which was last seen in the Boss A Bone kit. Maybe I shouldn't assume the recreated hoop is the same as the original, though?

 

Edited November 10, 2017 by Casey

[PARTSMARTY]

I am so on board.

[junkyardjeff]

I would love to see all restored to their original version,I was too young to build them and not going to pay for what original kits go for.

[Spex84]

I really like the proportions of the old Monogram steel wheels in their slicks...makes AMT wheels and slicks seem clunky in comparison.