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Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 8:57 pm
by BlackSheep214
I tried to replicate this rig long before I knew the kit came out. Loved that show too!
BJ and the Bear Kenworth Aerodyne
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2026 10:58 pm
by Stikpusher
I remember the show existed, never watched it though. I vaguely remember seeing the kit in the model aisle of the stores we used to go to back then…
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2026 6:21 am
by Tojo72
I remember the show vaguely,but I wasn't building models in mid 70's to the mid 80's,my down time,but looks like a cool kit,nostalgic.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 1:57 am
by Stuart
I don't know the show but I do know the kit - but only because the Kenworth Aerodyne's one of my favourite trucks and has been on my to build list for years.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:12 am
by Brandons_Iron
I do remember the show and I was an avid watcher. That and Tales of the Brass Monkey. Anywho, those kits are out there, but you're gonna pay up if you want one. I'd love to have one, I love cabovers.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 12:49 pm
by BlackSheep214
Brandons_Iron wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 9:12 am
I do remember the show and I was an avid watcher. That and Tales of the Brass Monkey. Anywho, those kits are out there, but you're gonna pay up if you want one. I'd love to have one, I love cabovers.
Yeah... even the KISS van model kit are going for stupid money. Anywhere from $2500 and up. The box only on eBay are selling on average of $25
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 1:10 pm
by speedgraflex
Vintage kits are currently at an all time high, and that is unfortunate for builders. I wonder if model kits show up at garage sales any more. I haven’t seen any out here. Maybe swap meets. Or church sales.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:08 pm
by BlackSheep214
Antique stores, even thrift stores if you know where to look.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:14 pm
by Stikpusher
BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:08 pm
Antique stores, even thrift stores if you know where to look.
Goodwill is supposed to be a place to find such things, but I never have had any luck with models in their stores.
Re: Who remembers this kit back in the late 70s
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2026 6:51 pm
by speedgraflex
I go to Goodwill too but haven’t seen any toys or model kits.