Rupp 1/8 scale model kit.

[JimmyC]

I see MPC recently released a reissue of the Rupp Roadster model kit. Thought I would pass it along.

 

[UnorthodoxCreat]

Very cool, good to know.

 

[jeep2003]

Nice I just ordered two. keep one in the box its bound to be a good investment

 

[jdogg]

Very cool indeed!! :thumbsup:

 

[juraskabrian]

Just bought one, thanks for the tip. The originals were north of 100 sealed. The handlebars were way off, chrome carb, etc

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Nice. Thanks for the info.

 

[Mark G]

Got one in the mail a couple days ago, looks pretty good. Normally I stay away from re-issues, but for the price you can't beat it:thumbsup:

 

[Sixpac440]

Who has the best deal on these?

 

[Tom S.]

Who has the best deal on these?

Looks like you can get them from multiple sources, for around $30 shipped. There are several on ebay from sellers w/good feedback.

MPC 1960's Rupp Mini Bike model kit 1/8 | eBay

 

[Ajf]

 

[capguncowboy]

I got mine early last week. I still haven't assembled one, but I did go through it and clean up the pieces to prep for assembly. Not bad for the price.

This is the cheapest I've seen them thus far, but I'm sure the price will come down until supplies run out, then it'll be back up through the roof

TowerHobbies.com | MPC 1/8 Rupp Roadster Mini Bike Red

 

[bikebudy]

Kool, I want this one to

1997 Monogram Models 1/8 POPPER CHOPPER Tom Daniel Mini Bike *SEALED* | eBay

 

[Sixpac440]

I have owned Just about ever cool model at one time or another ... I currently own only 2 but they are my all time favorites, Paddy Wagon and Tijuana Taxi.
The Rupp is cool (had it as a kid) but I think setting this one as my desktop background will for awhile will do.

 

[markus]

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Thanks for posting up the pics, some of the listings for them kinda leaves you guessing if it was an exact reissue or or what you actually got. they had one listed as resin rough casting even with only that terrible digital image of the box top for awhile.

My original (and now totally worthless :laugh is rode hard and put away wet, it needs restored so I'll have to buy one for parts, it looks like they copied it like it was. I thought the originals didn't come with decals so thats a nice added bonus.

 

[Sixpac440]

Thanks for posting up the pics, some of the listings for them kinda leaves you guessing if it was an exact reissue or or what you actually got. they had one listed as resin rough casting even with only that terrible digital image of the box top for awhile.

My original (and now totally worthless :laugh is rode hard and put away wet, it needs restored so I'll have to buy one for parts, it looks like they copied it like it was. I thought the originals didn't come with decals so thats a nice added bonus.

Yours has a different exhaust than is on the box of the repop ... when did Bonanza make a seat that looked like one depicted on the box?
I remember when Billy Beer came out .. I was 15 or so .... Stepdad wasn't impressed ...

 

[Sixpac440]

If you want to se a big list of cool model cars, mostly show rod types go here ... Alpha list

 

[JimmyC]

Kool, I want this one to

1997 Monogram Models 1/8 POPPER CHOPPER Tom Daniel Mini Bike *SEALED* | eBay

I have an original Popper Chopper (1973) not the 1997 reissue sealed.

 

[Mark G]

Kool, I want this one to

1997 Monogram Models 1/8 POPPER CHOPPER Tom Daniel Mini Bike *SEALED* | eBay

I always wanted to build one of those, but full scale. Unfortunately I don't have that kind of talent:laugh:

Thanks for posting up the pics, some of the listings for them kinda leaves you guessing if it was an exact reissue or or what you actually got. they had one listed as resin rough casting even with only that terrible digital image of the box top for awhile.

I wasn't too concerned, the seller I bought mine from used an actual picture of the box. It's almost exact (the box, haven't opened it yet to check out the model), the only thing added is a very small script on the black side under the blue bike. That and the retro packaging sticker on the front.:thumbsup:

 

[Sixpac440]

Cherry Bomb, Pie Wagon, etc ....

 

[Harquebus]

Thanks for posting this. I never knew it existed, or anything like it in this scale. I always thought they were smaller scale or 1/24.

What sort of engine is supposed to be represented in the kit? Something real or is it generic?