unclescott58 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I had to order a Lindberg 1937 Cord convertible a couple of days ago. It just arrived on my porch within the last 15 minutes. I opened it up, and found exactly what I was expecting. I built one years ago (a Pyro version). This kit is no where up to the standards of Monogram's '37 Cord kit. Still, I had to have one. I still consider the '36-'37 Cords the most beautiful car ever designed. Even with as bad as this old Pyro/Lindberg kit maybe. They couldn't ruin the looks of this great car.I also have an old Revell 1/32 scale Cord I need to finish one of these days. And someday I hope add AMT's large scale kit to my collection too.Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I believe you'll find that only the AMT "Authentic Model Turnpike" track is fully compatible with the AMT cars. They have a dedicated pickup-shoe that also runs the working steering, and keeps the cars on the track in the event of a spinout. Thanks Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Is this he set that can run the AMT 1/25 scale cars on it? This set will not let the AMT Turnpike cars run but it is the mega track that will accept 1/32 and 1/24 scale cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I'm guessing that's the 1/32 scale set ? I've looked at it several times at the LHS but haven't grabbed it yet , maybe you could post some more pics down in the Model Car Racing section . As a kid in the 60's I was really into slot cars , maybe more than models . The cars are 1/32 but Carrera tracks are wide enough to use the 1/32 and the 1/24. They make 1/24 cars also Edited January 26, 2017 by 935k3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Well I haven't got much for model building updates and I haven't added anything ot my Stash in awhile BUT, I got a little in the mail this week! SO, I'll use that as my update for my contribution!In a trade, (naturally) I got a nice little box from a guy that wants a couple engines of mine, as well as having a few of the new castings I have planned when done! So this is what he sent in trade, (And I knew of some of it), but quite a BIT of it came as a surprise! And I'm pleased with that all for the trade, (A good surprise, is always nice!)Overall of the whole "lot".... YEP Dodge truck parts!!! (I am planning and fore-going a search for parts) I want to build a Crew Cab 70's Dodge truck! Its starting to look like it may actually happen! I also had need for a few Step-Side Dodge beds, WELL I got those (all complete too!) With their tailgates! And some interesting parts as well!This one took me by surprise! That black hood! I'm not planning a "pulling Dodge truck BUT. thats the hood for one of them! The Blue hood WAS one too but the guy cut the center out and made it somewhat similar to the early 70's hoods like the Lil Red Express truck had!An extra cab, for my Crew-Cab build! (this is headed for the purple pond!) Its setting on an extra frame too, thats NOT glued to it, its merely only setting there. I got the front inner fenders as well from a 2nd frame too! SO, I'll be using A LOT of all this in upcoming trucks I have planed to build!And heres all those Step-Side beds!!!! I'm happy to have them, but was only expecting one, the guy I asked him and he said ENJOY (I'm glad they got a good home) and that they did!Some interesting engine parts! The headers to the pulling truck is seen here as well as what looks like Mopar big block parts.... I'm just not sure where those heads and valve covers came from (what kit!?) as the heads are nicely detailed right side up, and the valve covers be GREAT for making the engine have a aftermarket look to it. -They's be great parts for that! Also seen here is a belt set-up for A/C (Boy, I can use that one! AND it came with the compressor for it too!) I was not expecting that little addition! NOR was I expecting the '78 Thunder Struck Pulling truck parts either!Miscellaneous little parts.... And some MORE Little Red Express "stacks" too!Pretty pleased with this trade, not a lot, but enough and what I got well if I wanted too, I could make yet a whole truck out of the parts seen here!!!!! Not gonna happen that way tho! But is a possibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Got a chrome paint pen folks here have been talking about. 12.99 on Amazon with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Ive been out of town all week, But while I was gone several items got delivered. A pair of stock hubcaps for my extra 1960 Lincoln convertible builtup A used chassis from a 1958 Buick dealer promo . I wanted the OE stock wheels for my 58 annual builder,,the rest will go in the round file bin A decent builtup MPC 1969 Coronet RT hardtop last but not least. Finally bit the bullet and bought some storage boxes. I only needed maybe a dozen, But with a cross country move planned in the next 18 months to 2 years. I'll need make good use of them then . Edited January 28, 2017 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Bill...I never put anything model or promo related in the round file bin...LOL...it has to be completely un-usable for that to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 .........just got the new AMT 49 FORD and another 75 Gremlin......49 kit is quite nice generally, and of course the Gremmy was cheap as heck, so I had to grab another one...the Ace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Ive been out of town all week, But while I was gone several items got delivered. A pair of stock hubcaps for my extra 1960 Lincoln convertible builtup A used chassis from a 1958 Buick dealer promo . I wanted the OE stock wheels for my 58 annual builder,,the rest will go in the round file bin Hate to tell you, but that chassis has '58 Lincoln wheels, not Buick. On the '60 wheelcovers: Another use for them is to paint the inner center black and add the four-bar spinners Jo-Han put in lots of their early '60s kits. Makes really good Royal Lancers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Three chrome markers 1mm 2mm and 4mm. Now to try them out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Three chrome markers 1mm 2mm and 4mm. Now to try them out.. I got the 1 mm yesterday and the 4 mm today. Wish I ordered the 2 mm too. I touched up something that I had previously painted with Spaz Stix, and WOW. This will come in handy touching up all the sprue attachment points on the 49 Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hate to tell you, but that chassis has '58 Lincoln wheels, not Buick. I think Chris is right Bill. This is what the '58 Buick caps look like. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 My score from the Secret Society Winterfest Expo 2017 A very cleverly re purposed Space Shuttle And the usual assortment of car kits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 I think Chris is right Bill. This is what the '58 Buick caps look like. Steve Well this sucks. Ive already been in touch with the seller and have come to the conclusion I am pretty much sol. So the search resumes for a correct 58 Buick set . Anyone need a set of 58 Lincoln hubcaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Bill...I never put anything model or promo related in the round file bin...LOL...it has to be completely un-usable for that to happen.Mark, Typically I don't throw anything away that's model related. But at some point I have to start thinking of the size of the pile here ,,,,,and moving them is going to be a chore as it is . As it turns out the wheels are wrong for my needs anyway . So I'll just resell it as a whole or trade material for the ones I need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Mark, Typically I don't throw anything away that's model related. But at some point I have to start thinking of the size of the pile here ,,,,,and moving them is going to be a chore as it is . As it turns out the wheels are wrong for my needs anyway . So I'll just resell it as a whole or trade material for the ones I need Bill...I can relate to that thought...specially if a move is in the works. Me Ill probably be here for the rest of my life and have gotten very nice parts bins for storage...just have to organize stuff yet. Stuff I never use Ill find a home for with someone else that could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Picked up a couple of kits the other day, the Talbot lago I've been after for a number of years, after loosing the one I built up back in the 90's in a house move, I lost a box of built up models that have never been seen again, it was the first model I ever tried BMF on, the Jo-Han Desoto I bought off eBay a few years ago, apparently mint and box, and when it arrived, was boxed, I'll give the seeler that, but it was built up, and very badly at that, but I decided to give it a go, stripped the paint and repaired a few parts, and the once it was painted, a shelf in the hobby room fell off, complete with it's contents, and of course the Desoto took the hit, I've never seen plastic disintegrate so quickly, I've been looking a few places in the States have them, but they were listed at around $100, I want to built it, so no way, unless I want to be single, could pay that kind of money on one model, this one coat me £35.00 And this one is as listed, in box and un-built Edited January 30, 2017 by GeeBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfast boyo Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Got some kits today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 FINALLY found the "Gas Man" '49 Ford. Wanted it for those tires as well as just a kool kit overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think we may be using the same shop GeeBee,. You beat me to the desoto if it is, lol. I had these arrive today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Got some kits today. excellant taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I think we may be using the same shop GeeBee,. You beat me to the desoto if it is, lol. I had these arrive todayKits for Cash ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Kits for Cash ??yup, I was happy to find them and the prices aren't too bad either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I bought a Monogram Pro modeller 40 Ford convertible for £20 off them at the ipms show, the cheapest I'd seen online and eBay was at least double that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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