gtx6970 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Whoop! That's purtty. Is that a die cast or a build up? Later- It's an original issue MPC builtup. It came exactly the way you see it . When I saw it I just had to have it. ( and unfortunately paid accordingly ) I've had a builder of this car in my stash for years and never done anything with it. So this was a way to get instant gratification. Edited April 5, 2013 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Another 1/8 scale Lotus 72D F1 car. A glue bomb, of course, but still, another Cosworth DFV for the stash. I think a mid-engine street car that combines elements of '27 T roadster with early '70s F1 would be wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 It's an original issue MPC builtup. It came exactly the way you see it . When I saw it I just had to have it. ( and unfortunately paid accordingly ) I've had a builder of this car in my stash for years and never done anything with it. So this was a way to get instant gratification. You may have paid dearly for it but it looks worth it. A beautiful build. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Another 1/8 scale Lotus 72D F1 car. A glue bomb, of course, but still, another Cosworth DFV for the stash. I think a mid-engine street car that combines elements of '27 T roadster with early '70s F1 would be wild. That would be wild... I wouldn't mind having a couple spare Cosworth DFVs in 1/25th.. maybe put one in a vintage Mustang. I read a long time ago in Car & Driver that in the '70s someone put one in a F100, but that may just be an urban legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 There was a '70s Firebird (built by GM, IIRC) with a Ferrari V-12. Also a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a Ferrari V-12. Somewhere out there is a T-bucket with a Lamborghini V-12. But yeah man, a super lightweight, maybe even monocoque construction roadster with an aluminum V-8 mounted midship...would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Somehow I doubt gm would devote any time money or effort to building anything with a different manufacturer s engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Somehow I doubt gm would devote any time money or effort to building anything with a different manufacturer s engine. The '71 Firebird Pegasus...a pet project at GM built by/for GM Styling exec Bill Mitchell...it had a restyled front and rear w/ Ferrari-esque styling. http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/c12_0603_1971_pontiac_firebird_pegasus/ Edited April 5, 2013 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodie_83 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) GNX I got in the mail today from evilBay for $18, '65 Chevy stepside I got from Hobby Lobby for $15, and the Boyd Hauler/Turbo T-Bird I got from a local antique store for $29. Not a bad day Edited April 5, 2013 by brodie_83 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Somehow I doubt gm would devote any time money or effort to building anything with a different manufacturer s engine. That may be true, but do not forget the first ZR1 Corvette's had an injection system that had to be fixed by Lotus so that they would run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademan Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 got my 1:1 back from the body shop, and picked up 3 Revell Muscle Magnums on ebay, and a Dodge Ram VTS resin t/a hood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 They forgot to paint the hood, id take it back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 this came today , not what I had ordered and I am not 100% happy about it , 62 Bird , I had bought an older kit and for good money too , oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The model fairy dropped off some stuff for me again - and again at no cost (except the paint), so i LOVE IT. today's haul: 50 olds (used a gift card to get it plus some paint etc) R-M Acura Integra Type R R-M Honda Civic Si Coupe AMT Fast and Furious 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse AMT Fast and Furious 1995 Toyota Supra R-M 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse R-M Ford Focus SVT Pro-Modeler 58 Vette Monogram 59 Vette Four Nastruck's and five Nascars. Looks like i'm up to my elbows in NASCAR/TRUCK. I also picked up some paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 got a Revell 67 Corvette 427 coupe from the 1990's , be here in a few days ,,, and got a tubing bender , a proper set of drill bits , a proper pin vice , and a killer paintbrush set ,,,,,, love them , top quality , I want to thank a member here for the heads up on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 supplies more than anything and got some of that microwaveable compound and its nice for what it does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I needed a change of pace...something different...so i went and pick-up the TRUMPETER "AMERICAN laFrance Eagle " "Fire pumper" (Fire Truck) 1/25 Scale. Item No.02506 I told my self...Hey my collection needs a Fire Truck....Looking foward to it..well as soon as i get the 3 wip's of the bench... 326 Parts with P/E parts....Looks like a Good Challenge.. Found it at a Hobby Town USA Hobbies....with a $25.00 off the sticker price....Only $65.16 out the door... My LHS down the street from me has it for $93.00 + tax Pays to look around... Cheers to all.. Thanks...Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Picked up a 1960 Edsel built up yesterday. No paint, just a clean assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I have been looking for this kit for some time but was never able to find it. Recently saw a picture of Steve Allemand's beautifully built example. I e-mailed him and he was gracious enough to e-mail me information about the kit as well as some helpful hints on building it. As luck would have it I found one on an auction site and it was a "Buy it Now". I did! I just received it yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I got an AMT Eckler Corvette, Monogram '59 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz, Monogram 1/32 LN7 Sports Coupe and a Revell K.S. Pittman Willys Drag Coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Picked up a few kits from our Saturday club meeting in Ocala and then a few more from a closed hobby shop in Apopka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I got lucky at a local show/swap meet. The Vette was won in a raffle. The Ford kit is miraculously complete for an opened and rather beat up kit, and the 25 year old decals look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfordguy Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Bought this stuff at Michaels 1964 Chevy Impala Lowrider Can of sparay paint for my 55 Bel Air glue thinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 this came today , not what I had ordered and I am not 100% happy about it , 62 Bird , I had bought an older kit and for good money too , oh well This version of the kit is better than the old annual as far as detail, and you get a set of skirts in the bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 You are very very welcome Derick ,, well this 67 Corvette came today , and I got some super glue and a few pins to use at radio knobs and light switches and a very kind member sent me some drill bits and a cool looking pin vise and thanks to Dr Cranky the Drano , I just tried it , chrome was gone in under 15 seconds , what else , oh yeah , a bunch of wood to build a work station , start on that today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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