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KITTfan wrote:

MiKA- wrote:Excuse me, but does somebody know can i get that mini-model of KITT from somewhere Finland? Thanks!

I got mine from Collectors Modeltoys, it's a finnish company and trustworthy. My model was delivered fast, well packaged and they also kept me informed very well.
http://www.multi.fi/~model/inde.htm

-KITTfan-

Thanks! Kiitos!

I was wondering, how do you make the model stand on 2 wheels. I would really like to make it like that on my display, will post pics up soon.

Thanx

Simple, just use something small like a block or a piece of wood. When you take the picture, be sure the camera cannot see the object.

GR81 says:

Wow cool pic there. Got to find me a that KITT car model soon

Here are a couple of quick photos of my second KITT model (Ertl's 2nd version, purchased here in Toronto, Canada a couple of weeks ago). Since the rest of the model is identical to Ertl's first version, I got shots of the front nose so that you can all see the new fog lights.

jjsocrazy wrote:I was wondering, how do you make the model stand on 2 wheels. I would really like to make it like that on my display, will post pics up soon.

Thanx

I used matchstick, there's suitable places in the models chassis to make it stay reliably on 2 wheels. Just be careful that the model doesn't fall on it's side, the mirrors will most likely break if that happens.

-KITTfan-

PBH wrote:Here are a couple of quick photos of my second KITT model (Ertl's 2nd version, purchased here in Toronto, Canada a couple of weeks ago). Since the rest of the model is identical to Ertl's first version, I got shots of the front nose so that you can all see the new fog lights.

Thanks for the image PBH! From the pic, it is clear that the foglights on ERTL's first version looks better than the 2nd version even though the amber light has been corrected.. It looks just like the foglights on the Aoshima model..

Here is the first version from ERTL...

Man, I'm glad I got the first version cause the new lights look awful.

Is there any offical word on the release of the KARR model? I know sometime this summer, but depending on where you look, some places say May, some September. Just wondered if anyone had any sound facts on it. I need KARR to compliment my KITT and along with the Back to the Future II DeLorean, complete my crazy 80s cars collection.

Tim

MIKEMAC wrote:Man, I'm glad I got the first version cause the new lights look awful.

Besides the fact that I collect model cars, I also felt that it'd be odd to have KITT & KARR (Coming soon) to have different fogs. Despite other inconsistancies, at least this is something that I can control.

The more I see those diecasts, unfortunately, the less I like them. The nose just doesn't seem "right" to me, especially since the fog lights are so prominent instead of sunk in more. I know sometimes KITT's fog lights were almost like a set of headlights instead. Sometimes they were sunk in and even hidden behind a type of grille (my favorite look). I like the more stealthy look with the fog lights sunk in a bit - visible but barely. These are just too "there". I couldn't see the spoiler too well but it looks like it's riding a bit too high in the back, or is it me?

I dunno. I think I'll enjoy the AMT kits I got. I'm sure they will be inaccurate in some ways, but I think I'l like the representation a bit better.

But the die casts with the working scanner and stuff sure are cool collector's items, nonetheless.

GR81 says:

Wow man, Knight rider 1:18, Back to the Future 1:18, man did i miss out big time. Now its hell trying to find them at a ok price.

GR81 wrote:GR81 says:

Wow man, Knight rider 1:18, Back to the Future 1:18, man did i miss out big time. Now its hell trying to find them at a ok price.

The Back To The Future DeLoreans may proove to be a challenge to find. You should have little problem finding the new (December 2004) Part III version and possibly the Part II version, but Part I may prove to be a pain to find.

PBH wrote:

GR81 wrote:GR81 says:

Wow man, Knight rider 1:18, Back to the Future 1:18, man did i miss out big time. Now its hell trying to find them at a ok price.

The Back To The Future DeLoreans may proove to be a challenge to find. You should have little problem finding the new (December 2004) Part III version and possibly the Part II version, but Part I may prove to be a pain to find.

Part I & III were all over eBay last I checked.

Tim

FuzzieDice wrote:The more I see those diecasts, unfortunately, the less I like them. The nose just doesn't seem "right" to me, especially since the fog lights are so prominent instead of sunk in more. I know sometimes KITT's fog lights were almost like a set of headlights instead. Sometimes they were sunk in and even hidden behind a type of grille (my favorite look). I like the more stealthy look with the fog lights sunk in a bit - visible but barely. These are just too "there". I couldn't see the spoiler too well but it looks like it's riding a bit too high in the back, or is it me?

I dunno. I think I'll enjoy the AMT kits I got. I'm sure they will be inaccurate in some ways, but I think I'l like the representation a bit better.

But the die casts with the working scanner and stuff sure are cool collector's items, nonetheless.

I thought the same thing myself before I bought the models, FuzzieDice. But it's totally different having one in person, trust me. They're nice, shiny, heavy models that really feel well-made. Sure they're not perfect but I think they're definitely a must-have item for any Knight Rider fan.

Well, there's still time before KARR arrives. And I want to be absolutely sure I don't end up with a KITT with amber foglights too. So I'm still waiting. Also it kinda depends on how well my models turn out after I build them. I'll see.

off topic, but does anyone know if there are any plans to bring out the trans am from smkey and the bandit 2 or 3? thecar out of part 3 shoudn't be so hard as it looks similar to KITT.

#99 wrote:off topic, but does anyone know if there are any plans to bring out the trans am from smkey and the bandit 2 or 3? thecar out of part 3 shoudn't be so hard as it looks similar to KITT.

What kind of Trans Am was it in part 2? In part 3, IIRC it was a black 1982 t-top similar to KITT. There is no official word from ERTL regarding a 1/18 scale diecast release of this car. I am also hoping for its release someday because it is the same car that Michael Long drove before he was shot in the KR pilot.

GR81 says:

Well, finally going to get that KITT car Got it from ebay with all 3 back to the future 1:18 model cars... 134$ shipped to canada. Not to bad 33,50$ US for each car.

Let just hope dutie dont get me hehe

Thanks to this site for letting me know about these products.

#99 wrote:off topic, but does anyone know if there are any plans to bring out the trans am from smkey and the bandit 2 or 3? thecar out of part 3 shoudn't be so hard as it looks similar to KITT.

I don't know if there are plans to release a version of this car or not, but I suspect that it will be released as an ordinary Recaro Trans Am, and not specifically from the Smokey and the Bandit series. Also, to be 100 percent accurate, the PMD seat mold will have to be removed for the seats featured in the film. So I think you'll at least partially get your wish. But you never know-- I'm no psychic.

Someone took his KITT model outdoors and took these photos:
http://www.ninthpage.homestead.com/test178.html

Got inspired by that site and took my model out too and here's the photos, first pic like KITT is in a desert and the rest kind of "KITT off road" pics:





I like how the paint reflects the sun and the environment Going to try taking more pics outdoors when the weather is sunny again.

-KITTfan-

Looks like the real thing!

Went today to old gravel pit with KITT model and took new pics, I call this the Big Iron photoserie I wish I had some bulldozers & other "big iron" in 1:18 scale




More pics at my Photobucket.com Knight Rider -photoalbum:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/dcast/KR/

-KITTfan-

Nice pics KITTfan!, it looks like real 1:1 car!!

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GR81 says:

Yes sir ladies and Gentlemen... thanks to this site, i finally got KITT and the 3 back to the future cars

Now, my question is: How can i tell witch version i got knowing that it seems that there are 2 versions....Base on the pic above, i cant seem to find outif mine got clearer fog lights or not. Is there a way to know with the serial number of the product?