Quick GMC Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Picked up my 1/12 Tamiya Carrera GT yesterday. Pictures please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Stopped by my LHS after work today, they had all the May Revell and AMT releases in...picked up the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and '13 Camaro ZL1 kits. They had 2 of the '90 Mustang LX kits, but they were held back for someone that preordered them...oh well..I have one on preorder from Model Roundup. Saw a 1:1 '13 Camaro ZL1 in orange on the street as I left the hobby shop. They also had the 1/12th Tamiya Carrera GT--huge kit. Now if Tamiya would do a 1/12 917K, I'd be interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I got a jury summons Jury duty is actually very interesting, IF you have a job that will pay you your regular salary while you are serving! I've served three times and got on two interesting cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja-view Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I got both of these in separate auctions last week on ebay and delivered this week for pretty cheap. I happened to be the only bidder on one. Anyway, the JoHan Chrysler Turbine is a complete vintage(pretty sure) full detail kit. There is no date on the box or instructions, but due to the box condition and yellowing instructions it appears to be an older kit. The second is the Doyusha '71 GTO, not '64(typo), and is an open box, but has all the sealed bags inside. I know it's not the best kit...it's a motorized kit and the interior is a sad representation, but if I do build it I can just build it with "blacked-out" glass. The body is pretty decent. Maybe build it with the Revell '72 Cutlass kit's chassis and AMT '72 GTO interior tub for the full detail? Not totally accurate, but it's better than nothing and the way it is now. Those Johan Chysler turbine kits are super in details and everything opens on it hood, doors and trunk and the body is also molded with a vinyl top which looks very realistic when painted. I don't know if yours is the reissue or not but I have four of these kits waiting to be built. Mine are the original issues as each one of them are molded in white, bright blue, bronze, yellow, and a maroon.. Yes, they are nicely detailed but fragile. I have one that has sat unstarted for at least 15 years...not because I don't want to build it, but because it's just pushed down the list by too many "must do" projects. I had to get a second body from JoHan (or whoever made it at the time) so it has extra parts/potential. I know I'll never get to it, but I was wanting to do the build because I thought the real car was interesting back in the 1960's. There was a "test" driver who had a bronze on for several months nearby and he came through town once in awhile. Very interesting car from the rear, but a bit like a Rambler American from the front. Anyway, I suppose I should let mine go to someone who would actually build it...if anyone out there has a specific interest in doing this kit justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I picked up a couple of pieces in the last two weeks for future projects. First off is a built up JoHan 1967 Cadillac Coupe deVille It is unpainted, but glued pretty tight. The interior tub has melted the tulip panel, and the glass runners has melted grooves in the roof. It also has a ride height that is higher than my one--to-one pickup truck. Once I get it apart, I'll repair the roof and tulip panel, as well as fixing the dips in the trunk lid. It has not been sanded on, and I am quite sure I cam get it apart cleanly. I have to do my research as to the color combination for this one. I plan to do a vinyl roof, and I am going to change out the Cragars for something better suited for this car. I am also going to bring it back down to earth. I also picked an old F&F Resin 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Station Wagon. Don't let the picture fool you. This boy needs a LOT of work. I am not going to build it, as it is not straight. However, I am going to use it as a guide to do my own wagon out of plastic. It is far easier for me to make one from scratch than to fix up this one. I am going to use the grille on a '72 Heavy Chevy project, and the wheel covers on a grocery getter '72 Nova or Chevelle Malibu project in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony T Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Revell 77 GMC snow low pick up...won it at the car guys get together tonight! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) I also picked an old F&F Resin 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Station Wagon. Ron that F&F wagon was originally a John Heyer piece (that's the version I have) and was part of the sale of that business from Heyer to Ed Fluck. And what did I get today? Monday I stopped by my local hobby shop for some Evergreen clear sheets (they were out of them!) and picked up the new issue of Model Cars. Great issue! I skimmed it but haven't had the time to sit down and really read the articles just yet. I love the magazine especially since I know some of the authors and can hear their voices as I read the articles! Edited May 22, 2013 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) The four stroke engine kit was off of ebay as well as the carbon fiber decals. Picked up the Mustang yesterday at the LHS and finally, my order from Scale Finish arrived this morning. Edited May 22, 2013 by The70judgeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wish I had an airbrush. I want that orbit orange for a 70 gto build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Got this today, bought on a site called ecrater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 feed the addiction , got this today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 A couple of Tamiya race cars. WRC Imprezza and JTCC NSX Anne, nice haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 O-Man , I love that NSX !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oscar, nice kits,will we be seeing them in the CBP? , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Oscar, nice kits,will we be seeing them in the CBP? , If I can get some confidence back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) forgot this came today too from Micro Mark , a piece of mahogany , going to attempt a wood steering wheel Edited May 22, 2013 by CrazyGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 forgot this came today too from Micro Mark , a piece of mahogany , going to attempt a wood steering wheel oh my ... from that? You BETTER give us a step-by-step! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 forgot this came today too from Micro Mark , a piece of mahogany , going to attempt a wood steering wheel Anne, one of the aftermarket companies makes / did make a steering wheel with a wooden rim, already formed round. As someone else here said, the steering wheel on a 1:1 Corvette was plastic with wood grain on it. The kit wheel you already did a great job on is good 'enuf for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Anne, one of the aftermarket companies makes / did make a steering wheel with a wooden rim, already formed round. As someone else here said, the steering wheel on a 1:1 Corvette was plastic with wood grain on it. The kit wheel you already did a great job on is good 'enuf for me! The company you are refering to is Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. Edited May 23, 2013 by JamesW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have one of Replicas and Miniatures Wood Steering Wheels in this one. It would be the crowning touch in your build Anne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Ron- That is a beautiful Vette! Any idea what color that is? Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmfowler Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 FInally got some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) My LHS had these in stock. Already cut the hood off and.. Edited May 23, 2013 by RodneyBad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yup, I have those 2 on hold for me until I can get back up to Ypsilanti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am planning on picking the Jeep kit too, well the Mustang too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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