Modlbldr Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I know that it isn't a car, but I know there are many on here that would be interested in this. My friend just gave it to me and said that there is a few different types. I'm sure I'll be pulling my hair out with this. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 (edited) They have cars Some things look better than others https://www.google.com/search?q=three+d+metal+model+kits&espv=2&biw=1255&bih=716&site=webhp&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=tU3rVL-6EISqNpSWgMAN&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg#imgdii=_ Edited February 23, 2015 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 The model T looks good, so does the Tiger tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've bought a few, just haven't opened one up yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've bought the Golden Gate Bridge version just because the photo etching was so good I knew it would make great detail parts. I just saw the Millennium Falcon version just this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Wow. Amazing level of authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 some yes, some no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 They made also building, I saw them for sale a the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic_Models Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I've built the P51 and have a Huey still in the package. They're nice but, being made of steel they're very difficult to bend and shape. They use small fold-over tabs to stay together Hadn't seen the Panzer IV til now. May have to buy that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 23, 2015 Author Share Posted February 23, 2015 Cool. Looks like a wide selection. I like how they say "this"--"becomes this". Yeah right....If it were only that easy. I think after trying one of these Cousin It would look like Telly Savalas! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 but they're Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Fun is a relative word here, some people think it's fun being walked on by a tall blonde in six inch heels, but I don't think it's for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 My sister got me the pirate ship for Christmas. I was going along well with the build but have been stuck on the hull. It's 2 sides and needs to be bent in quite a few different angles and I'm not sure what all those angles are. Don't want to bend metal too many times, especially this delicate. It is fun as something different and it should only be done by people who are already familiar with model building. I can't imagine some poor person that has never built anything before trying to tackle these little kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 some yes, some no. This one.... HURTS... my brains. I cannot even BEGIN to figure out where to start with that one. Gott im Himmel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imarriedawitch Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I got the Mustang for Christmas from my brother. A little more to them than meets the eye. The tire treads have to be shaped into a perfect circle so that the tabs and slots all match up. The underside of the car has to have the wheel wells shaped into the semi-circle again in a manner that the tabs and slots match up. I've spent most of my time looking around the house for items that are the same diameters so that I can accurately shape the metal. Turns out hobby knife handles were pretty much bang on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 yes I have seen those. in the non-automotive section. which is probably where this thread belongs. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 You should apply to be a moderator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 no thank you, I think its ridiculous personally. jb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 the Panzer IV looks a heck of a lot more convincing than the Tiger, with the tracks pointing off in every direction except correct.... they keep these at the checkout counter so Gramma or Aunt Peg can grab one for Jimmy when it's near his birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 the Panzer IV looks a heck of a lot more convincing than the Tiger, with the tracks pointing off in every direction except correct.... they keep these at the checkout counter so Gramma or Aunt Peg can grab one for Jimmy when it's near his birthday. Gramma and Aunt Peg as such sadists..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Well, I've been looking at this thing and thinking "Go ahead. You've got nothing to do for the next week." Then my sensibleness kicks in and says " What are you talking about? You've been too lazy to wire the distributor on the 66 El Camino for the last month." Can't argue with that. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Gramma and Aunt Peg probably put more kids off model building permanently by buying Palmer kits and this stuff because they don't know the kid's real area of interest or level of ability. i cringe going to the hobby shop near the holidays, overhearing kindly-intentioned but completely clueless people trying to buy gift models. at one time, if i'd been given one of these, i'd give it a fair try at assembling simply out of respect for the gift-giver... today, it'd be an instant re-gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 i cringe going to the hobby shop near the holidays, overhearing kindly-intentioned but completely clueless people trying to buy gift models. I've told everyone I know to buy me model related gifts. When they did, I'd get things I would never buy myself, like a Monogram 1/12 scale '57 Chevy... "Betcha can't put together a big un!" The general public thinks of model building like we are putting puzzles together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Yeah, I ask my Mom once, how she'd build a model. " Well, just put all the parts in a bag and squirt some glue in and shake it up." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have a bunch of these. I think they're great I've been doing a bunch of remodeling and sometimes hobby things get moved around and can't get to it. So I break one these out to build something that dose not involve all the materials needed for regular kit. Plus it helps with getting familiar working with photo etched parts. You get a feel for bending and curving metal parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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