teddyt 17 Posted April 18, 2012 Man I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but i think this is the Ugliest kit yet released!!!! what kits do think should also join it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves956 157 Posted April 18, 2012 I guess that depends on which side of the pond your on. That kit looks to be based on the businessmans coupe. Very popular car and all sorts of hotrods built from it. It would appeal to a US market and be completely foreign to most everyone else. The lowered top and body to the frame go way back. I have a vintage body of that car here as well as an early ford coupe and 57 chevy. Not growing up seeing cars like that I can understand, not everyone is a mini fan over here for the same reason. Personally, I like it and would like to see more like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 18, 2012 I guess that depends on which side of the pond your on. That kit looks to be based on the businessmans coupe. Very popular car and all sorts of hotrods built from it. It would appeal to a US market and be completely foreign to most everyone else. The lowered top and body to the frame go way back. I have a vintage body of that car here as well as an early ford coupe and 57 chevy. Not growing up seeing cars like that I can understand, not everyone is a mini fan over here for the same reason. Personally, I like it and would like to see more like it. Funny story, I actually had a red hotwheels version of that car as a kid (a bit more rodded out though) that I hated inititally, but eventually grew to become one of my fav toys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted April 18, 2012 Man I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but i think this is the Ugliest kit yet released!!!! what kits do think should also join it Ugly ? No its a street rod and well modelled . When i look at the space ship looking buggys then i think ugly . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphee 293 Posted April 18, 2012 Nope, its very pretty as it goes. Sonic fighter or Striker........now thats ugly. lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves956 157 Posted April 18, 2012 There were 3 at the car show this last weekend, all truly beautiful works of art. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted April 18, 2012 I go to a lot of the shows at Santa Pod raceway here in the uk and some of the Rods are mobil works of art with years of work and vast amounts of money put into them . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4272 Posted April 18, 2012 Man I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but i think this is the Ugliest kit yet released!!!! what kits do think should also join it I actually think this is one of the coolest kits Tamiya produced. It was based on the Group C chassis and had a body sourced from Parma. In a sea of buggies, touring cars, and off road vehicles this is one kit that actually stands out. I wish they had more releases like this one. -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 18, 2012 this thread totally didn't go the way the OP intended did it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bromvw 744 Posted April 18, 2012 this thread totally didn't go the way the OP intended did it? ERRRRRRRRRRR no lmao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2 Stu 39 Posted April 18, 2012 Man I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but i think this is the Ugliest kit yet released!!!! what kits do think should also join it Your eyes must be painted on! That body oozes coolness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nosthevamp 1 Posted April 18, 2012 I think its pretty cool to. it deffinatly ain't ugly. there are quite a lot of ugly cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy_w_beans 4272 Posted April 18, 2012 You know, Tamiya needs to license and produce a line of George Barris vehicles... That will wake up the product line... http://www.barris.com/cars.php http://www.barris.com/carsgallery/noveltyp...eltyproduct.php -Paul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nosthevamp 1 Posted April 18, 2012 I think its pretty cool to. There are quite a lot of ugly cars, but this ain't one of 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 18, 2012 You know, Tamiya needs to license and produce a line of George Barris vehicles... That will wake up the product line...http://www.barris.com/cars.php http://www.barris.com/carsgallery/noveltyp...eltyproduct.php -Paul At which point they'll be sued by Hotwheels and Mattel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyt 17 Posted April 18, 2012 this thread totally didn't go the way the OP intended did it? but it has ...got people talking and thats what a forums for. I still think its ugly..... guess I'm the only one with taste on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 18, 2012 but it has ...got people talking and thats what a forums for. fair enough. I still think its ugly..... guess I'm the only one with taste on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igbandy 34 Posted April 18, 2012 See I like the street devil and I am english. going to be controversial here, I think that Tamiya`s worst bodyshell is the ABS Toyota Hilux, whether its called a hilux, bruiser or a mountaineer. Plain horrible to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
igbandy 34 Posted April 18, 2012 See I like the street devil and I am english. going to be controversial here, I think that Tamiya`s worst bodyshell is the ABS Toyota Hilux, whether its called a hilux, bruiser or a mountaineer. Plain horrible to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sayer 742 Posted April 18, 2012 See I like the street devil and I am english.going to be controversial here, I think that Tamiya`s worst bodyshell is the ABS Toyota Hilux, whether its called a hilux, bruiser or a mountaineer. Plain horrible to me. I'll fight you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted April 18, 2012 Nope, its very pretty as it goes. Sonic fighter or Striker........now thats ugly.lee agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie787b 8 Posted April 18, 2012 I think the street devil is a cool car,and would make a better shelf queen than most buggy's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teddyt 17 Posted April 18, 2012 I'll fight you! I'll be the ref!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daves956 157 Posted April 18, 2012 And on a group C chassis no less. L know I have the Parma body and If I tried hard enough maybe a chassis. Interesting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites