Old model kits...

You guys have some great models from the 60's & 70's but I like the real early ones, late 40's and early 50's.
Here are some balsa wood model kits from around 1947-48.
These were pretty simple kits but you could make a pretty detailed car out of some, especially the Ace kits.

Mick

 

There were some cool plastic kits in the early 50's as well.
These were produced in '53 to '55.

Mick

 

here's a few pics of my first model. It's one dusty sob!!!





a few more oldies this way
http://public.fotki.com/Keith__Shannan/keiths_model_car/model_car_pictures-1/misc_models_i_own/


keith

 

A little OT, but does anyone remember who used to make those "crash" cars in the early to mid 60's. They were plastic, about 1/25 scale sedans that had a friction motor. You'd snap on the fenders and hood and aim it at a wall and it'd fly apart on impact. They were some of my favorite toys as a kid, bit I've never been able to find any. Probably had a low survival rate.

Bob

 

SSP smash up derby! I've got the one with the 57 chevy.

 

This is not spam but if anyone is looking for an old kit,there is a hobby shop in my home town(Te***seh MI)that has tons of obsolete kits.They're not cheap but the guy has an unbelieveable selection.I believe they have a website and do a lot of mail order.The name of the place is J-Bar Hobbies on Chicago Boulevard in Te***seh.Oh yes the name isn't what you think;it's owner's first names are Jerry and Barbara.

If you can't find their website,PM me and I'll check it out for you.The shop is only a mile from my house.