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

[Bullybeef]

Box of 1/8 32 ford parts I’ve been waiting on since august. 

[Modlbldr]

Just got these in the mail!!

Later-

[LL3 Model Worx]

On 11/1/2022 at 2:26 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

A few odds and ends which have recently arrived:

I like these basic Monogram kits, despite the low parts count they build up nicely. Wire wheels are not intended for the TR7....

Been after a Celica Liftback for a while. Not sure if I'll build mine as per the box art, as usual it's essentially a road car kit with extra parts in the box. Bumpers are unchromed.

First used the 'chrome' Gundam Marker at the weekend. Not a replacement for BMF, but easier to apply in some circumstances - I did some deeply recessed headlight bowls and they look really good.

I was pleased to finally get this version of the RX-7, as I already have a couple of the earlier version. This one seems to be an older release and unusually for Tamiya it has an accessory wheel set included.

I want to combine the circuit racing parts of the Escort with the rally car kit (which has different arches) to create a loose replica of a National Hot Rod short oval racer, like this:

 

I've got a regular "stock" lift back kit if you'd be interested in a swap...?

 

 

[ewetwo]

2 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Just got these in the mail!!

Later-

Nice firebird Tom. You're lucky to find one. And I wish I knew you wanted that Caddy.

Edited November 2, 2022 by ewetwo

[Spottedlaurel]

3 hours ago, LL3 Model Worx said:

I've got a regular "stock" lift back kit if you'd be interested in a swap...?

Thanks, but sadly I fear that shipping to/from the UK would not be favourable.

In any case, looks like some JDM Liftbacks did have body-colour bumpers, and I'm unlikely to build mine completely stock anyway.

[LL3 Model Worx]

38 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Thanks, but sadly I fear that shipping to/from the UK would not be favourable.

In any case, looks like some JDM Liftbacks did have body-colour bumpers, and I'm unlikely to build mine completely stock anyway.

Lol didn't look to see you were in UK.... yea that wouldn't be good. 

[slusher]

18 hours ago, KWT said:

Mail Call

Excellent kit choices!

[Boreham]

On 11/1/2022 at 6:26 AM, Spottedlaurel said:

 

I want to combine the circuit racing parts of the Escort with the rally car kit (which has different arches) to create a loose replica of a National Hot Rod short oval racer, like this:

 

If your interested I can help you with sources for different elements for this build.  I'm in the process of looking to purchase decals for this escort and will let you know if theyre ready and available.

we've a good group on FB , Classic Hot Rod Models All Scales.  Go onthere for some Hotrod specific help if you want.

 

[Modlbldr]

Ditt.. Ditt.. Ditt..This just in!

Still sealed.

Later-

[Jack L]

Moebius ramptruck tires & wheels  2 sets $9 in 5 days thanks Moebius!!!

[KWT]

16 hours ago, slusher said:

Excellent kit choices!

Thanks... ya know, I'm excited about all of them but as many times as it's been out of the years I've never built the 55. I'm actually the most excited about that one.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Wheels from Casey's Forward Resin. Among the highest quality resin parts I've ever seen, easily up there with Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland

[RSchnell]

Nothing too exciting but picked up a '67 Vette and VW Beetle at HL. I'm surprised they didn't re-price the Beetle with the higher price like the new Revell inventory! I'm trying to work a deal on a 1:1 Corvette so my kit buying money might be limited for a while!

[slusher]

I wish Casey would come back. It’s like someone at the family table is missing..

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another semi-grail, the old Howmet turbine car, almost complete and unmolested. Missing a couple of small parts I can easily make. I already had the open "Can-Am" version it got retooled into, but I'd always wanted a model of the historically-correct real car. Paid more than I wanted to, but a good bit less than I've seen them go for, so I'm content.

Edited November 4, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy
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[Ace-Garageguy]

The built late Ford J-car I got cheap ended up missing more parts than I'd thought, so when I came across this semi-virgin for semi-reasonable money I sprung for it. Using it for patterns for the missing parts on the other one, I should be able to come up with a complete painted version, and one full clear-body version.

[64SS350]

Got this last week, 3d print Corvette Summer Vette 

[crazyjim]

MCM #216 arrived in pristine condition yesterday.  Wonderful issue.

[Jack L]

10 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

The built late Ford J-car I got cheap ended up missing more parts than I'd thought, so when I came across this semi-virgin for semi-reasonable money I sprung for it. Using it for patterns for the missing parts on the other one, I should be able to come up with a complete painted version, and one full clear-body version.

Bill let me know what you need on the J car and the Howmet I  

[Ace-Garageguy]

48 minutes ago, Jack L said:

Bill let me know what you need on the J car and the Howmet I  

Thank you, sir. I'll do a thorough parts count in not too long.   

[Daddyfink]

2 hours ago, 64SS350 said:

Got this last week, 3d print Corvette Summer Vette 

Vendor, please

 

[Mike C.]

Just bought another one of my "holy grails" from eBay. 1970 Revell Charger R/T. It was a little more than I wanted to spend but that one is out of the way.

 

[cobraman]

Got this .  Looks like a good one . 

[Joe Nunes]

Purchased these at HL this afternoon. Had the '70 Buick GSX and the '70 Roadrunner on the shelf too; will pick them up on the next 40% off week.  BTW, Joyce picked out the '53 Studebaker Starliner in the metal container...cool beans!

Joe

[Modelbuilder Mark]

On 11/1/2022 at 5:52 AM, Joe Nunes said:

That is a great idea!  One size doesn't seem to work for me anymore. 

Joe

I broke down a few years back and got progressives, better than having readers on the bench, by the couch, but the bed, in the wife’s purse etc. etc. lol