What's your holy grail?

[Rubenandres77]

I suddenly remembered another of those most wanted and elusive items:

The original box containing the CD and paper sheets to print and build the 2 feet tall Sailor Moon figure.

It is from 1997 and rare to find. Released by a company named "InnerBrain".
They also released a paper mecha of the Eva01 in pretty much the same style.
But while the Eva can still be found in some stores, the Sailor Moon figure is hard to track.

I have a soul for sale for this one. (I know the ISO of the CD can be found in some
Sailor Moon related sites, but having the real thing would be just awesome).

[Rubenandres77]

Originally Posted by Isaac

For me, it is not the actual old paper model, but rather seeing a good repaint of it. Many of the old models from the 60s, 70s were so primitive and simple, that today, I would not bother building. But if they were cleaned up, it would be a true pleasure . A case in point are the old WHV kits like the Nord Noratlas. I still have this kit, but really do not want to build it as is.

Isaac

Isaac, those WHV kits are very nice. But yes, they look somehow outdated for today's standards.
Do you mean like a cosmetic enhancement with proper panel lines, vector graphics and such?

[VinceM]

Great discussion!
My holy grail is readily available, and I could easily obtain it, but my problem would be display space. I'd love to get Alfonso's AXM 1/100 ISS, in a fantasy configuration with a US shuttle and a Russian Buran shuttle docked at the same time. Even had a chat with Alfonso about where two shuttles could dock simultaneously. Problem is the assembled model is about 4' x 2' x 3'. Way too big to display, and my wife absolutely won't consider letting me hang it from the ceiling. I already have AXM shuttles, and recolored a Buran from Leo Cherkashin (Leo099) replacing the Soviet flags with current Russian ones.
Besides, I already have more models now than I will live to build.

[Madbrit]

My holy grail started with trying to get the Micromodel HMS Vanguard. Ray Morris, a good friend, solved that. Then it was the Emett Festival Railway.Managed to get an original of the book just a few months before the Emett Society posted it so that was a Holy Grail achieved twice. Currently wish that Dover would reprint the English Pub kit. No doubt there will be other grails as time and my memory progress....

[Paper Kosmonaut]

Originally Posted by VinceM

Great discussion!
My holy grail is [snip] Alfonso's AXM [snip] ISS, in a fantasy configuration with a US shuttle and a Russian Buran shuttle docked at the same time. [snippity-snip] Problem is the assembled model is about 4' x 2' x 3'. Way too big to display, and my wife absolutely won't consider letting me hang it from the ceiling.

Psst, Vince: 1/400 is doable...

Originally Posted by VinceM

Besides, I already have more models now than I will live to build.

That is also true for me. (-:

[douglasmarrel]

Yes Herky, the CFM Verlag 1:200 Prinz Eugen

[herky]

Originally Posted by douglasmarrel

Yes Herky, the CFM Verlag 1:200 Prinz Eugen

i have seen that somewhere but remember where.

[Dabeer]

Originally Posted by Dabeer

When I was ~10 years old, I had a paper model space shuttle that had working bay doors, landing gear, flaps, etc. I believe it was a pre-printed book with glossy pages, but I can't really remember any more, it's been so long. I don't remember whether it was Columbia or Challenger, but I want to think it would have been Columbia. The completed model was quite large - about 2 feet, if memory serves, making it in the neighborhood of 1/66.

I have no idea if this even exists, but I would flip my lid if I came across it.

Holy cow, I think I found it!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NASA-Space-...-/382591847424

Of course I bought it immediately, so now I'll have to wait until I receive it to find out if it matches my memories of the model. And, now that (I think) I know what it is, I can actually search the web and find more copies available!

[jagolden01]

My "Holy Grail" would have been to complete the GPM 1:16 Panzer III (?) I got what I Feast was a good start on on it but things really fell apart when I got to all the road wheels.

My other grail would be to complete Kooklits type VII u-boat. I have a 1:48 scale enlargement of the hull about 80% completed, but when I look at all the other pieces, it nrinhs on anxiety and panic attacks.

[skidoosnopro]

My Holy Grail is the Norfolk and Western J 611 from PMI . Wish I had one of those