Austin T Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I've never been to thrilled by anything RC but this little guy is so much fun,easily the best $25 bucks I've spent on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas van H Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Bought this at a second hand store here in town, it's started and small parts are painted, but the bodyparts are all bare plastic. Not a bad deal for 20 bucks huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Not a bad price at all for this version . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That's a steal Lucas! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I can finally check this off my grail list. I have to ask,... what makes this kit unique? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The level of detail is very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Got two great model kits in the last two days. Yesterday I got an MPC Ford GT40 MkIV from Brian Krusic. Thanks again Brian. Today I received the AMT Piranna Spy Car from Omni Models. Very cool kits, both. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yesterday in the mail I got a big box of kits from a very kind member here as a donation for the disabled builders group....they have my deepest thanks and from the guys too. ...it really helps me keep this going for them all...thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I just got something different: It's a coin bank that was made for the Superior Coach Employees Federal Credit Union sometime after 1954; the auction description lists it as 7 1/2" long so I'm thinking it's about 1/48 scale. Front end is kinda Dodge-ish. Might be interesting to kitbash it with the Revell '55 Chevy stakebed for the front clip, chassis and wheels, but I hate to cut up something that may be pretty rare - there's only one other I've seen on the net: http://www.chrispcollectibles.com/mycollection/one_offs/ Plus it has a coin slot on top but I don't see any other way to get the coins out, so a lot of them probably got broken like piggy banks. (If you guys at Missing Link are interested in casting up a few to sell to O-gauge model railroaders, let me know.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Just got this in the mail today, 25.00 shipped. 20150304_195532 by jrherald420, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Bought this at a second hand store here in town, it's started and small parts are painted, but the bodyparts are all bare plastic. Not a bad deal for 20 bucks huh? Lucas - the box would indicate that you've got your hands on an original issue of that kit. Are the contents molded in "Turbine Bronze" color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Another one off of Ebay. Still factory sealed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vairnut Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) screwed again by the company I work for ! oh - kits today 2 pirhanas showed up Edited March 5, 2015 by vairnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I picked up this little number on Ebay. I sold off my unbuilt '62 Novas a while back, but this one should be a easy restore. It's only lacking stock tail lamps, but other than a few glue issues, It should clean up nicely. It should blend in well with my other 1st generation Novas. The Hardtop is a Trumpeter '63, The convertible is an AMT '63, with the chassis and running gear from the AMT '66 for more detail, and a custom scratchbuilt interior, and the wagon is the excellent F&F Resin re-pop of the AMT '63, with a small block V8, and Halibrands. And Here's a '63 Wagon which I am going to restore to a Replica Stock 6 Cylinder Car, using Replicas and Miniatures Chevy 6 Cylinder engine, as this one did not have an engine in it.. I also have a '65 F&F Resin kit from years ago, and a built-up '65 Craftsman, as well as a Couple of "Rat Packers", one of which is going to be turned into a '64 Gasser, to be towed by the Charcoal Wagon, which are not pictured, and a "Boss Nova" wagon, which is also going to be converted into a gasser companion to the coupe, and towed by a '64 Chevy Pickup. As you can see, I am a nut for "Box Novas". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 That's a nice collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas van H Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Lucas - the box would indicate that you've got your hands on an original issue of that kit. Are the contents molded in "Turbine Bronze" color? Yep, parts are bronze. I'll take inside pics when I get home. If you don't mind me asking, what is special about the bronze color of the plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyLvr Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yep, parts are bronze. I'll take inside pics when I get home. If you don't mind me asking, what is special about the bronze color of the plastic? Well, the color of the real 1:1 car was "Turbine Bronze". As for the model kit, only the first and second issues of the kit were molded in a bronze color, which was supposed to replicate the prototype. All of the rest of the issues of this kit were in white, or a variety of other colors (some very strange, depending upon what plastic pellets JoHan/Seville had available at the time). Also, look for a strip of adhesive-backed foil in the kit (lie "Bare Metal Foil"). This was included in the original kits for use on the rocker panels. Anyway, I'd say you've very likely stumbled across a genuine 1st edition, which is typically worth $50-$100 USD here in the USA. So, you really did get a good deal on the kit. Plus, as an original issue, it shouldn't have a lot of problems with "flash" like the later reissues. Enjoy building it - it's one of the best car kits ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas van H Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Well, the color of the real 1:1 car was "Turbine Bronze". As for the model kit, only the first and second issues of the kit were molded in a bronze color, which was supposed to replicate the prototype. All of the rest of the issues of this kit were in white, or a variety of other colors (some very strange, depending upon what plastic pellets JoHan/Seville had available at the time). Also, look for a strip of adhesive-backed foil in the kit (lie "Bare Metal Foil"). This was included in the original kits for use on the rocker panels. Anyway, I'd say you've very likely stumbled across a genuine 1st edition, which is typically worth $50-$100 USD here in the USA. So, you really did get a good deal on the kit. Plus, as an original issue, it shouldn't have a lot of problems with "flash" like the later reissues. Enjoy building it - it's one of the best car kits ever made. Thanks for the heads up! I'm not sure if I'm going to build it, leave it sitting or sell/trade it. if there's anyone interested in a trade, pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) I got 2 sets of these today.I was looking for some good carbs and think I have found them. They look great!!!! ">http://http://s905.photobucket.com/user/gbdolfans/media/s-l140_zpshvzywlm6.jpg.html'> Edited March 5, 2015 by gbdolfans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 These two kits showed up today. Will probably start on one of them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Nice, i have the Honda. Been waiting for the right time to start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notoriousek Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Got these in today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I just got Revell's Ford Raptor kit...for being a snapper, it's pretty dang cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragfreak Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 (edited) Some items from modelhaus, some deep rear steelies, chromed big n' little daisy mags, and a stock hood for my cannonball sleeper Fairlane. The wheels I'm very happy with, the hood not so much. It fits pretty bad and is warped on driver side edge where it meets the fender and cowl panel. Edited March 6, 2015 by Dragfreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Some items from modelhaus, some deep rear steelies, chromed big n' little daisy mags, and a stock hood for my cannonball sleeper Fairlane. The wheels I'm very happy with, the hood not so much. It fits pretty bad and is warped on driver side edge where it meets the fender and cowl panel. Warpage on something like this resin hood is pretty easy to fix Jason. Just submerge it in some very hot tap water for a minute or so & then bend that corner back down slightly while you run cold water over it. Repeat until it looks right. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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