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by Tim Boyd (Author) "WHAT is this hobby called model car collecting?..." (more)
Key Phrases: annual kits, double kit, dragster kit, Road Runner, Ala Kart, Don Garlits (more...)
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In addition to a snapshot history of model kits, this colorful look back at these nostalgic treasures features histories and descriptions of the most collectible models produced by Revell, Monogram, AMT, and MPC. Color photos illustrate subjects like AMT's Trophy Series double kits, 1953 to 1962 Corvette kits, the rise and fall of AMT's annual kit line, 1/25 -scale semis and tractors, 1/16 -scale kits, road-going Ferrari kits, and dragster models. A final chapter offers advice on getting started in the collecting hobby and and discusses the issue of collecting vintage kits versus actually assembling them.

About the Author
Timothy Boyd, an executive at Ford Motor Company, has contributed articles to several publications, including Street Rodder and Scale Model Enthusiast. He lives near Detroit, Michigan.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: MBI (January 15, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760309639
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760309636
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #920,420 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Guide for Collectors!, June 16, 2009
By BYF "Backyard Flix" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

CONTENTS:

* Dedication
* Introduction


1 - The Hobby of Model Car and Truck Kit Collecting
2 - AMT's Trophy Series Double Kits
3 - 1953-1962 Corvettes
4 - The Rise and Fall of the AMT Annual Model Car Kit
5 - 1/25th Scale Trucks and Tractors
6 - Mopar B-Bodies
7 - 1/16th-Scale Model Kits
8 - Road-Going Ferrari Kits
9 - Classics
10 - Rail Dragster Models
11 - So You Want to Become a Kit Collector?


* Value Guide
* Appendix
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5.0 out of 5 stars Boyd's Book is a Blast!, April 18, 2001
By Terry Jessee (Big Sky Country) - See all my reviews
Finally after years of writing for some of the biggest car and model magazines in the country, Tim Boyd has ponied up with a book that, by itself, will become a treasured collector's item. This overview of model kit collecting offers advice, history, superb photos, value estimates, box art, and some wonderful built examples. Although the format limits the depth of coverage, this book is among the best on model car kit collecting. That it couldn't cover more categories is the only disappointment.

Well worth the price, and a must-have for your modeling library.

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