Model memories

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I recall getting a model of a roadster at Christmas time somewhere around 1957-1960. I believe it was not made by a major manufacturer but what sticks with me most is that it was molded in light blue. It had rubber tires and the scale may have been 1/20th or 1/25th.

Anyone familiar with this kit?

Thanks.

Mike Madlinger

[harveythedog2]

Hey Mike,
About the only kit I can think of that is that old and molded in light blue was the Merit Lago-Talbot F1 Car. See Below

If this is the kit you can still find them on Ebay. Not to many parts as I recall but can be made into a nice replica by adding some detail. Hope this helps.

Stu


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That may be it. I was 6 or 7 at the time so my memories are not that sharp. I seem to remember that it didn't have an engine. Also, the rear tires were huge in diameter and wheels resembled Halibrands.

Thanks for responding.

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The Merit Alfa Romeo and Talbot Lago kits where taken over by SMER and where still in model shops in Europe until a year ago.
May be they are still in prduction, but I have no recent information about them ,

[herk56]

Sounds more like the Ideal or ITC 1/16 Indy Roadster, it was basically a scaled-up version of the Aurora/Best Fuel Injection Spl. I think it came in various colors, I've never seen a light blue one but I'm sure it's possible.

Brian

[Chris]

Sounds to me like the Monogram Kurtis Roadster, issued something like 1956?, Chris