THarrison351 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 11 hours ago, slusher said: Your.truck looks very rebuild able, Tim Yeah, that one and my 1953 Ford that I just pulled out of storage will both get put back together soon. You should have seen them before they went into storage. They were both dropped off a shelf about twenty years ago and then were placed on top of a china cabinet near an HVAC return. It's amazing how much dust settles on things near HVAC returns. Needless to say they still need a good cleaning and repair. Once I finish opening all these boxes. Repairing will be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede70 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 (edited) Greetings, Requiring some scrubbing and cleaning to look reasoned, this is a 1:20th scale Revell Creative Masters '65 Shelby GT350 that was picked up for $39.95 via eBay and having arrived in my hands the day this was posted. Both wipers were intact, the delicate radio antenna never installed and present within a bag, beat up but complete original packaging, etc. Odd scale, some paint rash along the flanks, but still one of the more honest representations of a topic that is often done poorly. Crammed inside a new low-rent 1:25th scale AMT plastic display case, it just fits complete with the aforementioned radio antenna insert. I might add the sidewall Goodyear Blue Dots to add some discreet visual interest, but in the main I'm happy with the model looking nice in proximity to a 1:25th Wix Cobra 427 S/C purchased some time ago. No great desire for their Cobra or Ford GT Gulf Mirage releases at present - I'm pleased with this low cost option just as-is. Thanks... Mike K./Swede70 Edited June 17, 2020 by swede70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 A GT350 in any scale is usually a nice addition and this one seems to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Looks good. I have not seen the Creative Masters GT350 in the flesh so appreciate the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede70 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments and interest... About as modest as upgrades come, here I've added Goodyear Power Cushion Blue Dot sidewall 'dots' with paint applied for careful use of a length of small diameter plastic rod. The two-ply nylon tires were a feature of some Shelby American products of the period, as well as early Formula S Barracudas. Look close and one can make out the fire bottle installation fitted atop the fiberglass fill panel fitted in lieu of a rear seat. Thanks again... Mike K./Swede70 Edited June 18, 2020 by swede70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Carl Edwards autographed 2009 Car of Tomorrow Ford Fusion.................1/64 and 1/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 4 hours ago, Vietnam Vet67 said: Carl Edwards autographed 2009 Car of Tomorrow Ford Fusion.................1/64 and 1/24. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 19 hours ago, Vietnam Vet67 said: Carl Edwards autographed 2009 Car of Tomorrow Ford Fusion.................1/64 and 1/24. Looks great. Carl was my favorite after Bill Elliott retired. Now I'm pulling for Ryan Blaney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vietnam Vet67 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 2002 Jimmy Johnson Rookie car. Limited edition for Lowes employees when Jimmy signed up. Came with a NASCAR template and a jack and of course the yellow rookie stripes on the rear bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Great looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 On 6/18/2020 at 3:12 AM, Vietnam Vet67 said: Carl Edwards autographed 2009 Car of Tomorrow Ford Fusion.................1/64 and 1/24. Great pair to own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 I received my Gulf sponsored GT 40 by Solido. Here is a link with pics from another board members post of this car: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/152929-gt-40-118/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 I took a little stroll down the diecast aisle at Walmart today. Not much there, but I did find some Hot Wheels Mystery Models. The '55 Chevy is the "chase car" of the current MM series. And I collect Hot Wheels Bone Shakers, so of course I had to add one to the collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Nice set. Hard to not like the bone shaker. And I have a version of hte 55 Chevy on my desk right under my monitor. The matter black with white/green flames. It responds well to some basic detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 This vw santana arrived today, it was listed as 1/24 but in reality its a chunk smaller. I'll be lowering it and changing the wheels to something more euro look, possibly some scale production snowflakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 These just came in the mail from a fellow board member. The Crown Premiums 1937 Studebaker Woody Panel Wagon is super with the accessories. I have not been able to find a picture of this particular issue anywhere on line. The yellow Franklin Mint 1986 Corvette will be a new addition to my C4 Corvettes. The orange Franklin Mint 1969 Corvette is pretty amazing in its detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 23 hours ago, Gramps46 said: These just came in the mail from a fellow board member. The Crown Premiums 1937 Studebaker Woody Panel Wagon is super with the accessories. I have not been able to find a picture of this particular issue anywhere on line. The yellow Franklin Mint 1986 Corvette will be a new addition to my C4 Corvettes. The orange Franklin Mint 1969 Corvette is pretty amazing in its detail. Great looking cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Yesterday the mailman delivered a Welly 1953 Chevy 3100 tow truck. It has a few quirks in the signage but like the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: Yesterday the mailman delivered a Welly 1953 Chevy 3100 tow truck. It has a few quirks in the signage but like the model. Man,that’s a neat model! Reall nice buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Yeah the more I see if, the more I like it. Does the boom work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Randy, the Chevy has two booms and they both work with individual cranks. The cables are elastic which is a bit odd but workable. The model is available in several graphic versions and either dark blue or white, maybe red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Got this die cast kit a couple days ago . Seller claimed it was new . It was not ! Lots of pieces were/are loose , some assembly was done . I opted to keep it anyway because I wanted this kit and no others were on the bay at the time . Will build pretty much stock out of the box but I will paint the interior as I don’t care for the color it is molded in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Body is a great color but I agree on the interior color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Looks cool, agree that dead flesh tan not the best option. The body isn't a "Vicky". It looks like a chopped Tudor. But a neat kit anyway. Get that nose down and fix the headlights, and it'll be pretty nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Love that one! I have never seen that version. I have the blue flamed roadster. Be sure to post it up while building or at least when done. I get the reason behind the tan interior but can understand why you;d change it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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