What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)

[Rusty92]

3 hours ago, Jon Cole said:

After an unsettling five week wait, my '66 Cadillac kit finally arrived from Japan. These make such cool sleds! And it won't be yellow when I'm done. 

I’ve been wanting one as well. Looks like a good kit. Those Japanese models just fall together so nicely. 

[br67]

Got myself a nice builder Mpc 73 Duster today

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 22, 2018 by br67
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[Jon Cole]

12 hours ago, Rusty92 said:

I’ve been wanting one as well. Looks like a good kit. Those Japanese models just fall together so nicely. 

I think this may be originally a Johan tool, tho Hasegawa has had it in their lineup before. Only containing 41 parts, there's no much to it.

Edited December 15, 2018 by Jon Cole

[SfanGoch]

It is. Using the '65 CDV HT instructions as a reference (don't have the '66), there are approximately 61 parts used for the stock version. Eighteen are used for the wheels/tires/front suspension. So, 41 parts in this kit sounds reasonable considering Johan simplified the kits when re-released in the "USA Oldies" series.

[Rob Hall]

It may be copy of the Jo-han body and chrome.   It has a very simplified generic interior and chassis.   

[RichCostello]

49 minutes ago, Jon Cole said:

I think this may be originally a Johan tool, tho Hasegawa has had it in their lineup before. Only containing 41 parts, there's no much to it.

Wouldn't it be 1/25 if it's a JoHan tool?

[Snake45]

1 hour ago, Jon Cole said:

I think this may be originally a Johan tool, tho Hasegawa has had it in their lineup before. Only containing 41 parts, there's no much to it.

The only one of these I've seen is the '66 Pontiac, and it's obviously NOT from the original MPC molds but it's pretty clear that it was pirated from it. 

[ChrisBcritter]

They were originally produced by Doyusha for slot car use and were copied from the Jo-Han, AMT and MPC promos - they don't use the original tooling.

The Jo-Han '66 Caddy front bumper/grille doesn't quite fit the Japanese body; I know because I had the Hasegawa kit and bought a Jo-Han hearse to detail it out (this was 30-some years ago when they were cheap). I did some test fitting but ended up selling both together before starting the project.

[unclescott58]

16 hours ago, Rusty92 said:

I’ve been wanting one as well. Looks like a good kit. Those Japanese models just fall together so nicely. 

How close to stock can it be built?  

[Snake45]

21 minutes ago, unclescott58 said:

How close to stock can it be built?  

I believe on all these, the bodies are stock, but the interiors and chassis are pretty generic. 

[unclescott58]

Just now, Snake45 said:

I believe on all these, the bodies are stock, but the interiors and chassis are pretty generic. 

I remember these kits when they were out in the 80's. The interiors and chassis were generic. But, I'm wondering mainly about the wheels and tires in this recent release? In the photo of the open box above, the tires look like they may have a very short sidewall. Low rider style? I would be interested in this kit, if it can be built as a basically "stock" '66 Cady. I'm sure for licensing reasons, things like the nameplates and stock Cadillac emblems maybe missing. And that would be okay with me, as long as it looked stock otherwise. 

[Casey]

22 hours ago, Jon Cole said:

After an unsettling five week wait, my '66 Cadillac kit finally arrived from Japan. These make such cool sleds! And it won't be yellow when I'm done. 

Any chance you could share these (and a few others, if you're willing) pics in the Review topic, please?: 

 

[Jon Cole]

49 minutes ago, Casey said:

Any chance you could share these (and a few others, if you're willing) pics in the Review topic, please?: 

 

3 pics added to above article, as requested.

[unclescott58]

Okay. After looking the info at Hobby Search, using the link shown in Joe's post above. The kit is set up to be built strictly as a low rider only. No stock wheels or tires are included. As such, it's not something I'll be looking at adding to my collection. 

By the way, several other "low rider" kits in my collection do have the option of building other variations. This one does not. 

Edited December 16, 2018 by unclescott58

[vintagedragcrazy]

I got these 3D printed 1/16th pioneer truck pulling tires today! A friend of mine did them for me planning on a 1/16th Chevy puller built from a swamp monster kit! More parts coming!

vince

Edited December 16, 2018 by vintagedragcrazy

[Dann Tier]

19 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

I'm not concerned with your perception of my comment. I stated the obvious; no more, no less. P.A.T.D.

You want info?

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/automotion/hasegawa-1966-cadillac-conversion-t419.html

Peruse the instructions at Hobby Search and make your own determination as to how you can build it. It ain't hard to find. Google helps them who help themselves.

REALLY???!!!

[SfanGoch]

Really.

[Casey]

[Rob Hall]

Got the AMT '65 'Villa Riviera',  '70 Chevelle, '72 Nova reissues today.

[crazyjim]

Today's mail brought 12 bottles of Tru-Color paint from Arizona Hobbies. I placed the order just 4 days ago. Good place to do business and sells Tru-Color paint at a good price.

[935k3]

3 hours ago, crazyjim said:

Today's mail brought 12 bottles of Tru-Color paint from Arizona Hobbies. I placed the order just 4 days ago. Good place to do business and sells Tru-Color paint at a good price.

I just bought and tried some Tru-Color metal colors. They are very good paints. Some of the jars have an evaporation problem and need better sealing. Acetone works great for thinning them.

[cobraman]

Bought this to rob some parts from . Kind of disappointed that the white walls shown on the box are not included . Don’t need them right now but would have been nice to put in the parts box .

[martinfan5]

Via SAL Donkey ( auto ship from HLJ)

 

[Hotrod 97]

Got this today at HL.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Picked up another McLaren. I didn't have a high-wing car with the Bruce-and Denny livery decals. Now I do. One of the others is slated to donate its guts to a McLaren M6GT anyway. As the M8 is evolved from the M6, a conversion-backdating of the chassis to reasonable M6 accuracy is feasible. Not real cheap, but the supply is rapidly drying up...and there won't be any more.

Also snagged a twofer pack of Batmobiles cheap. One snapper, one glue. One will be rebuilt as a more accurate Lincoln Futura.