Red Wheels "Tucker 48" Open Box review!

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BG

[@IcemanCollections]

Im still mopping up our drool from the day we unboxed it. 🤤 Another great video, BG. 🙌🏼

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thanks again for letting me come over and mess up your build space. 😁

[@IcemanCollections]

@@BGsModelWorkshopalways welcomed.

[@christesta2521]

This is a beautiful kit. I'm also surprised that a kit manufacturer never produced this car. Thanks for sharing.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right!! I know the Franklin Mint made replica models but they weren't kits!

[@rayrussell6258]

@@BGsModelWorkshop Danbury Mint also made a version of the Tucker in diecast 1:24.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@rayrussell6258 oh I forgot about those guys!

[@SmallADVentures1973]

That looks like a really cool kit, Bryan, thanks for the (great) unboxing 😁 Happy July, brother ✌️🙂

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Steve! Thanks mate! You as well and have a safe and fun 4th!!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Got 1 of these in diecast, awesome sweet kit design, and a great unboxing of this nice Resin kit, enjoyed 😉 😀 😊 👍 🍻🇦🇺🦘🏔🌧

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thank you!!! It is a sweet kit!! I have one of the old Franklin Mint diecast display models. But I had always wanted a model kit of the car!

[@laurenciozabala4296]

A TUCKER 48!? I'm so jealous. (Mumbling).

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

😂😂 me too ✋️

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Laurencio! It is so cool!! 😁 Little bit of a budget bender, but still super cool!

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Very cool kit Bryan ❤😊

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thanks Shawn! It is awesome!!

[@pappytinkers]

I am so jealous! This looks absolutely amazing. This has been something I've wanted for decades. Always been in the top 5 of kits they should make. Not only is this a ton of craftsmanship, but to think this is being done during war time ?!🤯🤯

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

An excellent point! I'm not where in Ukraine they are located, but yes this is all done during a war!! 😔

[@goforitpainting]

Cool 👍Have a great build.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Cheers Daniel!

[@johnnymayo8534]

Wow...awesome kit!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right!! Super cool! 😁

[@sodakmodelcars]

Ive always been very surprised no major manufacturers ever did this kit. Great box opening, thanks for sharing. I can better see why the price point of the kit. Kind of a high detail curbside. Curbside is a bit hard to swallow at the price though too. Look forward to seeing others build these up.

[@scottsinaz3000]

And for that price I would like to see chrome plating.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Adam! I agree! I recall the Franklin Mint selling VERY expensive display pieces back in the day. But that was basically it. So I was stoked to see this on the horizon. Definitely took some financial planning for this one! 😁 True, chrome plating would be a nice addition.

[@scottsinaz3000]

@@BGsModelWorkshop I was at the Martin Auto Museum in Phoenix a few months ago and they had one on display.

[@niteowl7710]

The problem with trying to do this as a traditional model kit is that there's no return on the investment. With only 50ish of them ever being built, there's no "next release" that would exist, so it would be a one and done type of tooling. Chances are it would have to be a simplified curbside kit, because a full detail one-off type of kit would have a MSRP pushing towards $80. Granted that's perhaps a more palatable price than this resin multimedia affair, but would be an absolute clunker in terms of retail sales.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@scottsinaz3000 I was checking that one out back in April. It's an interesting car since it was a daily driver and has a lot of wear and tear. Probably the only one in that kind of condition. Others are all pristine.

[@davidhinkson8856]

Had to click on this the moment i saw it. Glad to see someone has finally come out with a kit of this unique and radically different car for its time. Makes me wonder - if Revell or AMT had brought out a model of the Tucker when the movie came out in 1988, it might have sold very well.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi David! Excellent point!! I seriously wish they had!! Kind of too bad we had to wait almost 8 decades for a model kit! ☺️

[@thecaptain2521]

OMG that is incredible!!! Looks like a beautiful kit!!! I've wanted a Tucker since the movie came out in '88. Don't know if I can justify $200 but it's so cool!!!!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Oron, I know, it is definitely an investment, it was a must have and I cashed in a lot of house husband points for this one. 😉😁

[@scalemodeloutlaw]

Great video ive been drooling over that kit now i really gotta have one. Thanks for sharing bud

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Mike!! Oh dude it is awesome!!

[@travisweeks7819]

Wow she looks awesome

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right!! Thanks for watching Travis!

[@theintake8961]

Incredible kit BG! Thanks for sharing 😎👍

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thank you!! Glad you liked the unboxing! 😁

[@MarkBatsonHobbydude007]

Wow!! Great kit of a great car, ahead of it's time! Thanks buddy!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thank you Mark! It certainly is! I often wonder how different cars would have been today if Tucker had been able to manufacture his cars.

[@richardbennett8678]

I've been to the Petersen auto museum and got to see Preston Tucker's privately owned 48!!! Just breath taking.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Oh really!! I didn't know Tucker actually kept one for himself! What color was it?

[@richardbennett8678]

@BGsModelWorkshop it was gloss black. I tried to find a way to send you a pic. Because it's my phone screen shot

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@richardbennett8678 try my email. [e-mail]

[@modelermark172]

This is a beautiful, well researched, well-engineered model of a (very!) long-desired subject, to be sure. Red Wheels is to be commended for bringing this out. No doubt about it. But this kit is too rich for my blood. And though I've been building models for over half a century, this is way too complicated for my accumulated skill level. Hopefully the success of this model kit will serve to 'kickstart' someone else (MiniArt, Roden, or better still, AMT,) to come out with a simpler, more conventional, injection-molded styrene kit (with a full engine, opening hood and 'frunk,') for less than half the price of this one. I've waited this long for a '48 Tucker. I think I can wait a little bit longer. Thanks for sharing this in-box review with us!

[@jimbucci3474]

I thought that I would never see a model kit of a Tucker. Thanks for sharing BG. 😃

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Me too!! When I found out about these a few months ago, I was excited! Then I found out Iceman Collections were importing them for U.S. distribution, I was extremely excited!! 😁

[@stevedelsesto2080]

thanks' FOR SHARING !

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Steve!! My pleasure my friend!! 😁

[@amyschry4129]

What a gorgeous car! So far ahead of its competitors and so innovative! Can't wait to see you build this one Bryan. Take care Buddy. Tom S.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Tom! 100% agree! What would cars today be like if he was allowed to manufacture them. I swear the safety innovations were about 20 years ahead of what the big three were willing to produce. I'm going to do my best work on this one! I'll be building in honor of my dad and grandfather.

[@ScaleSpeedworks]

This kit has “Expert” written all over it! Great looking kit with excellent detail. Should be a fun build for someone with both 💰 and patience.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Mike! I agree, the kit does seem to be a bit of a handful. I feel the only real issue will be paint. I hope

[@mitchhodgkins6898]

WOW! That's a great kit, Incredible casting on that body, Thanks for sharing.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

It certainly is! I am still blown away by it!!

[@DeadkingAZ]

Can't wait!!! Already on the waiting list for this batch with Iceman!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Awesome!!!😁

[@redwheelmodels]

Thanks for the review! You will have noticed many points that we paid a lot of attention to during development. As for the templates for glass. The Tucker 48 is missing the black trim. These templates are designed to help you cut out the glass by hand if the main milled glass gets damaged or scratched.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hello, Thank you for producing such an amazing model kit! I feel the quality is outstanding and I am looking forward to building it! Also, thank you for the comment to clarify the question of the "glass". It is greatly appreciated! Bryan

[@bigchef2112]

Very cool kit! Always been fascinated by the Tucker.👍

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Me too! The story behind the car is just fascinating!

[@markfortin421]

An absolutely stunning kit! Why no one has thought to produce this until now is beyond me. How about a '34 Chrysler Airflow...or a '37 Lincoln Zephyr? An auto museum near me (Stahls) has a restored Tucker that they DRIVE to concours events....Mr. Stahl believes all of his cars should be driven, and they are all registered and insured!!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Mark, that museum sounds awesome! I'm going to look it up! We have a museum near us that has Black Tucker on display and looks like it has been a daily driver. I hope to get over there for some reference photos. 😄 I honestly wish folks that make kits could make just about everything! Perhaps bone day. Thank you for tuning to check it out

[@1968fordman]

What an amazing kit! Thank you for showing it, BG👍

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Our pleasure! Very glad you liked both the kit and the video! ☺️

[@VinceWeston]

Hi Bryan. That kit is even better than I had hoped for. AMAZING!!! There is value there for sure. I hope you got a 5 finger discount on some of those Iceman products!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Vince! Well said, definitely value there! LOL, Joel was keeping a close eye on me the whole time!! 😁

[@carlkandetzki9077]

Beautiful kit. It's amazing how they can produce kits like this

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Carl, right?! I would love to see how they do it! 😁

[@onixfieroandscalemodelworks]

Wow I didn’t even know these were available. That’s one of my favorite cars and movies. I hope I can pick one up. Thanks for the look.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Onix!! Oh man, I hope you do also!! Can you imagine having one of these at a show on the table?! 😁

[@garyparker2969]

Awesome Review BG & Joel 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 God Bless All 🙏🤗 Gary.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Gary!! Thank you so much my friend!! I hope you do as well! 🙏🙏

[@garyparker2969]

👍👍

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice unboxing

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thank you Tim!! 😁

[@alancyr3100]

Looks like a very detailed kit. Can't wait to see you build it. Thanks for sharing.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thanks Alan! I will do my absolute best with this one! I will build it in honor of my Dad and Grandfather. They both loved that car!

[@blueoxmodelshop3405]

OH GOSH!!! Lol, that kit is killer!!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right?!😁 If I need to give up my build space for family to stay with us ....this is the one kit that would still get built. 😁😉

[@martindaredare]

Great video sir ,and what a fantastic looking kit ,great looking parts .

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Thanks Martin!! 😁

[@slougo5909]

Great Video Brian, That Resin Tucker kit reminds me of a Wingnut Wings kit with those instructions. Any chance ya know if Iceman Collections has plans on doing or selling the Resin Eleanor Mustang? Thanks Again........I WANT A TUCKER NOW!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Howdy!! Oh man! I know what you are talking about with the Wing Nut wings kits! They were great kits!! I don't believe so. Sorry.

[@brucek3217]

So what are you thinking? Custom? Lowrider? Demolition Derby Car ? 😆 LOL. That body looks perfect - very high quality. I wonder if choosing the color will be the hardest part. Did Tucker own one of those as his own? I wonder what color his personal car was? I don't think you will need any putty on this build.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Bruce, thank you for watching. If I recall correctly Tucker didn't own one, all 50 cars were sold to help cover legal fees I believe. I do know the blue color was a favorite bod Mrs Tucker. And of course the maroon one was the feature car in the movie. I agree, it doesn't look or feel like I will need any spot fixes on the body! Andy yeah, the color WILL be the hardest part!! 😁

[@charlesmcclure5994]

Definitely a good-looking kit are you going to have it built by next Friday

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

😁 I wish!!! Seriously though, I will do my best job with this one!! So I'll take my time.

[@seanh2390]

thanks Bryan … this was a very interesting video !

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

My pleasure Sean! Thank you for watching!!😁

[@TJsModelBench-jb4xt]

Hmm, I've never really wanted to build a Resin/3D model, but the Tucker is such an interesting historical piece, it just might be worth it. I'll have to see what my budget looks like when Joel releases the few he has left. Speaking of Joel, where is he from? I've had a couple of friends over the years named Joel, but they didn't emphasize the "L". Peace and love.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Definitely a great kit. Hopefully you can snag one before they are gone! Interesting question, I'm not exactly sure where he is from. 🤔

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

Sweet cast right there!! 🤙🏼

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right! Haven't seen anything like it before

[@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds]

@@BGsModelWorkshop exactly, cool to see stuff like this 🤙🏼

[@AmateurScaleModelBuildi-lj3so]

That is so cool! Very cool detail. Has anyone ever produced a Tucker in the past? What's the cost?

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

To my knowledge, no one has ever made a Tucker model kit. So this very well may be the first and only! Try the link in the video description for pricing.

[@rayrussell6258]

My interest in Tuckers pre-dates the movie. Would love to build a model of it, in Waltz Blue. tbh, I'm kinda disappointed that the hood doesn't open, and that there is no motor, especially for this price point. I would like to support a start-up model kit maker, but this price is far beyond affordable on my retirement income.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Howdy, I get it. A lot of types of models are going to be a bit extra in price. Like Alfa Models. They also charge a premium for their curb side kits. I never envisioned buying one of those, but once I found out about this one, I shifted some funds to make it work. Both my father and grandfather were big fans of the car so I hope to build it in their honor.

[@RJDCR]

wow , very kool

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Right?! 😁Really love it!

[@ruckusrodkustom8140]

Great detail on that kit! Maybe too much for me.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

I get it! These kits can be a bit of an investment. ☺️

[@ramblingsadrift6477]

Awaiting a stock 51 Henry J

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

@@ramblingsadrift6477 That would be another kit I would want to see!

[@TI4438]

A kit/bodystyle that is long overdue!

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

100% agree!! 😁

[@samuelvasquez8170]

What an awesome kit. to bad it’s out of my price range.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Sammy, it is a bit on the pricey side. Definitely an investment.

[@barryrae9355]

How much??

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Check out Icemancollections.com

[@robertlaporte9540]

$200 is a bit much especially when it does have an engine

[@Bruces-Eclectic-World]

Caugh, caugh! Wow! I just went an looked, $195 bucks, not on this old fat man's pension... Lol Love the kit and that it is a Tucker and all ... I do love to have a Tucker but wow... Thats 17 Ollies kits or 40 bottles of Mr color Thin Glue... 🤣 Just kidding you keyboard mashers, get those fingers off of the keys... 🤪 I know, it's a Tucker... 😁 Awesome unboxing BG an assistant... 👏 LLAP 🖖

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

LOL, true, it is an investment. Once I saw this on the horizon I made some plans to sock away some money for it. Which meant going easy at vendor tables for the last few shows I got to attend. Dang. I wish we had Ollie's out here. It always seems like you guys snag some cool stuff there. 😁

[@donferrie4070]

Nice, but a miss. At that price it had better not be a cheesy curbside kit….

[@bobclark5479]

If you haven't seen the movie,do you're self a favor and watch it.

[@BGsModelWorkshop]

Hi Bob, it's a family favorite!! The movie came out when I was highschool! Watched that it that week and then we bought the VHS, then the DVD. I should see if there is a Blu-ray? 🤔

[@WilliamCook-mm9ks]

I seen one for $200.00 No thank you.

[@robertlaporte9540]

Another disappointing kit with no motor

[@bilplaymo6121]

New World is here ! how to sale new kits : just need 3D resin printer ( too much slow for producing fast ), one sheet instruction, one decal sheet, one little box with model image sticked on it ! and Yipiii it's done ! hand made items yes ! but so ORIGINAL ! the secret of this future success ( be sure !! ) : you can do now what industrial builders kits don't want to make ! well done...it's up to me ( as plastic toys producters ) for 2025 ! thanks for sharing, take care Bro : )