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The Official EBay Discussion Thread
redscampi replied to iamsuperdan's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Or more. I've bought several inexpensive kits in recent months to fill in my collection (which does not need filling). it seems like there's a conspiracy that requires any kit you buy, say you win an auction for $5, to have shipping rounded up so it'll be $30 minimum. Kit costs $10? Shipping nearly twenty. Kit costs $20? Shipping is magically twenty-five. Kit costs $300? They'll still gouge you for thirty bucks. -
Nice build. Beautiful paint. I loved this kit when I was young and it holds up very well.
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Ollie's strike again
redscampi replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Congrats, you found some good ones! -
Great design exercise! It's obvious quite a bit of thought went into this custom. Colors are spot on too.
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Ollie's strike again
redscampi replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Ollies is a store where merchandise that doesn’t sell at normal retail locations can be purchased at a pretty steep discount. They buy big lots from major retailers. The downside is that there is usually no continuity of products. You have to check back frequently to find the gems. -
For anyone interested, there is an absolute feast of paper models on the internet covering any subject imaginable. (People, places, things, buildings, cars, planes, etc.) Hundreds are free, some with amazing detail. There are even more relatively inexpensive pay-and-download kits. Many good kits are from foreign countries' creators and hosts, so it really pays to learn a few foreign language search terms. You can even find a lot of great props for dioramas. I used to do paper modeling as a really inexpensive alternative to this hobby. You really only need a decent printer, card stock, a good straight edge and some good paper glue. Elmer's will work, just go easy. Start small and learn some techniques and you can turn out some really neat stuff for cheap. Paper model sites tend to come and go, so if you're interested in a particular kit, download and save it, it may not be there tomorrow.
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Love this! Nice clean work and attention to detail. I'm a sucker for C cabs.
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I'm right in the path in central Texas. They're expecting local populations to double. A friend of mine from the northwest invited himself and his extended family to stay with us and camp in our yard...without even a pretty please. Cousin Eddy...
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Well... I bought another project. FYI - This is my first El Camino. Maybe my last based on old age and disposition. I realize 4th generation cars are not everyone's cup of tea. Not my favorite years either. However, prices for these are still reasonable compared to other gens. Also, this one has a lot going for it mechanically speaking. Relatively rust free too. Those wheels are being repainted for the time being and will be replaced with something more to my taste later. Also an altitude adjustment and a few handling mods are already on the table. One thing I found out fast is there is not much aftermarket support for these years (73-77), so I'll need to be a bit creative for some things. But I wanted a light project and driver rather than a garage queen.
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Time for a small block V8 swap! Nice looking Pinto. I had a 1980 for awhile. It leaked fluids from every system. I swear that car would run with no oil or water in it. I tried my best to kill it...
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What are the must-build classic kits?
redscampi replied to CabDriver's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
To go down a slightly different path...some kits I built (or wanted to build) when I was young that were iconic for me. -
Tired of switching chucks in my pin vise
redscampi replied to Camaro lover's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
There was an urban legend at work that a guy walked out of the front gate with an entire roll of heavy gauge copper wire wrapped around his torso under his coveralls. Supposedly he fainted from the weight and stress and they found it when they undid his zipper to give him some air. I hired in while they were doing mandatory lunch box checks at the gate. Guys had to prove there were no tools or fasteners in their boxes. Still, a lot of local hot rods were put together with airplane grade hardware. -
Tired of switching chucks in my pin vise
redscampi replied to Camaro lover's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
The stuff that used to show up in the aircraft surplus store was truly crazy. Used to be that employees could buy things like drill bits by the pound for cheap. New mismanagement culture put an end to that. -
The whole football culture makes me yawn. I gave up trying to make sense of it years ago. Even if I'm taking a nap my time is better spent than watching that drivel.