Model KF Products

[Logan]

Does anyone know of any past or present KF cars in model kits?  I would love to get a hold of any, especially a second generation Kaiser.

[Carpenter]

Me too.

[joefrazer]

Revell produced a Henry J in 1/24 scale but as a gasser (drag car). At least two editions of the car were made, the first being in a green and a later version in dark blue. There are usually several of the later version on ebay.

Several manufacturers produced resin Darrins, 1953 Manhattans, and Willys Aeros - all in about 1/25 scale. The quality varies on these.

I've also seen HO scale resin 1949-50 Kaiser kits on ebay.

In assembled models, Yat Ming produced Henry J and 1953 Kaisers in metal in 1/18 scale. There's usually a few on ebay.

Goldvarg, Conquest and Brooklin are just a few of the companies who made Henry J, Darrin, and 1953 Kaisers in metal in 1/43 scale. Check ebay as well.

And, Banthrico produced a 1953 Kaiser bank in 1/25 scale.

[Logan]

Good information, thanks.  I will try to look for a resin kit on Ebay.  Since I sold my Dragon I have gotten back into scale modeling--I built an indoor spray booth.  Anyway, it would be nice to do a Kaiser.

[Terry T]

I have zinc die cast kits for the Darrin.

[Gordie]

There were also several toys made in tin and die cast especially of the early cars as well as Darrins and Henry J's.  An early Quarterly listed quite a few.  Gama of Germany made a plastic bodied 8 inch '51 Kaiser four door with a metal base and interior with friction motor and also in a taxicab version.  One of our members offered plaster versions of the Banthrico sedan in different body styles.  I  bought a sedan and coupe many years ago.

[Aeroman]

S.C.Miller made a 1953 Aero Eagle resin kit based on the Byrd promo from back in the day. It included an interior that the promo never had. Since Mr Miller died, I do not think anyone has taken up the call and reproduced his work.

Two different diecast companies have contacted me about making Willys Aeros, one company had a 1/43 prototype of a 1953 Aero Eagle but I've heard nothing from them for maybe 3 years now. the Eagle would be adaptable to make a 1954 or 1955 and also would make a sedan with a "B" pillar. The other company did not tell me the scale that was planned but was looking for cars to photograph and measure. That was maybe a year ago.

Then there is the new diecast Darrin that was advertised in the bulletin.

[Logan]

A diecast Willys would be great, but I am always on the look-out for resin, which I prefer.  Either way, it would be good if this project went forward.

[MarkH]

I bought a resin kit a few years ago. Somewhat ill fitting & I had to source the wheels & axles elsewhere but I was glad to have it. I'd be interested in anything Aero if someone produced it.

[joefrazer]

Here's an Aero resin kit on ebay...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262305350446?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Logan]

Ended!  I like that one.

[Gordie]

The auction ended but no one bid on it so it is still available if you want it.  Contact the seller and make a deal.  It looks much like the promo that was made in the fifties.  They are very scarce and expensive if you can even find one.

[Logan]

Okay, I will contact him and see what he says, and hopefully pay less than $50 for it too.

[joefrazer]

The seller relisted the item and it sold on a buy-it-now.

[Logan]

How much did it go for? I didn't see it.