64SS350 Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Got this new chair last Saturday for my model bench. Tired of the bar chair set up, noticed where many of you had desks and chairs. So I lowered the bench to desk height. Way comfy now...got clearanced chair for $45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, 64SS350 said: Got this new chair last Saturday for my model bench. Tired of the bar chair set up, noticed where many of you had desks and chairs. So I lowered the bench to desk height. Way comfy now...got clearanced chair for $45. I need to get a decent chair again for my shop! Since we moved a year ago, I've been using a kitchen chair! What a pain in the arse! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Went to a model show and picked up a built 64 Fairlane thunderbolt and a AMT 33 Ford 2 door sedan along with a complete model A chassis and some T chassis parts plus a A roadster body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 got these at the Dayton show..kit bashing in my future...also got 69 Riv., 69 Cougar, 66 Fairlane 427, & misc. parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, thatz4u said: got these at the Dayton show..kit bashing in my future...also got 69 Riv., 69 Cougar, 66 Fairlane 427, & misc. parts AL buddy...very nice...!!! That is the Cyclone I have been in need of parts for years now....your lucky buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 8 minutes ago, disabled modeler said: AL buddy...very nice...!!! That is the Cyclone I have been in need of parts for years now....your lucky buddy. can't you get the parts from the NASCAR version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 minute ago, thatz4u said: can't you get the parts from the NASCAR version? Al buddy..sadly no the NASCAR version dose not have many of the parts I need for the one I have that was factory stock....My dad owned a 70 and 71 once..I loved those cars. NASCAR kit only can provide the glass,and maybe the taillights for mine I have one of them its an old original sealed MPC NASCAR kit that was supposed to have the factory stock version but only shows the NASCAR version on the sides of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Anyone ever see one of these? Is this an acetate or styrene promo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, thatz4u said: got these at the Dayton show..kit bashing in my future...also got 69 Riv., 69 Cougar, 66 Fairlane 427, & misc. parts That is sweet Al! That stock version '71 Cyclone is a real prize!! I would love to find one, but you rarely see them, and when you do, they cost a fortune as a rule. Nice addition to your stash! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: Anyone ever see one of these? Is this an acetate or styrene promo? Yes I have. It is a promo, and being a '59 by Johan, my guess is that it is acetate. I don't believe they changed the plastic for the promos until around '62 or '63. Steve Edited November 4, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 1 hour ago, SfanGoch said: Anyone ever see one of these? Is this an acetate or styrene promo? Never seen one,..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 22 minutes ago, slusher said: Never seen one,..... There are actually quite a few of these '59 Fleetwoods around. Johan did the original promo & kit in '59. X-EL re-popped them in the 80s. If you happen to be looking for one, you would be best advised to stay away from the original promo which of course is prone to warpage. If possible, find an original kit or the X-EL promo. They are made of styrene plastic and will not warp like the original promo. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Picked these up at the Oregon Society of Scale Modelers event yesterday. The 3 on the left were picked up from vendors and the 2 on the right were door prizes. I also entered 3 models and was fortunate enough to come away with these: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Congrats, but would be nice to see what model went with what plaque. Pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Auction lot win..... Mannix is complete. Not a bad brush paint job but seller snapped passenger A-pillar due to poor packing 1966 Buick Skylark....needs hood (Modelhaus doesn't make one)....unpainted 1966 AMC Rambler....custom bumpers are missing as is the hood.....unpainted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 32 minutes ago, DumpyDan said: Congrats, but would be nice to see what model went with what plaque. Pictures please. Hemi Dart also got the best engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I went to a model show/swap meet and came away with these sealed kits. The Mack was purchased because of a post I have in the truck section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 These came from the same show as my post above. This was a trade between vintagedragcrazy (Vince) and myself. We had agreed to the trade about a month ago but he suggested that we meet at this show. He is the first forum member that I've met and he is nicer in person than he is on your screen. Great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, HomerS said: 1966 Buick Skylark....needs hood (Modelhaus doesn't make one)....unpainted Hey Jeff. If you have any interest in shedding this one in the future............. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Picked these up at the Oregon Society of Scale Modelers event yesterday. The 3 on the left were picked up from vendors and the 2 on the right were door prizes. I'm envious! The '66 Corvair was one of my very first model cars. All I have left of it is the instruction sheet. I have several of the '69 reissues, of course, but I'd love to own a real, original '66 box and the parts that were unique to (or last seen in) that year--wheels, turbo parts, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, HomerS said: 1966 Buick Skylark....needs hood (Modelhaus doesn't make one) Fortunately, the one in the Modified Stocker kit is close to stock (needs molded hood pins removed, IIRC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 46 minutes ago, Snake45 said: I'm envious! The '66 Corvair was one of my very first model cars. All I have left of it is the instruction sheet. I have several of the '69 reissues, of course, but I'd love to own a real, original '66 box and the parts that were unique to (or last seen in) that year--wheels, turbo parts, etc. And I got it at what I consider a reasonable price. There is no decal sheet, but that doesn't bother me. There is custom bodywork unique to the 66. I also have a 67 unbuilt (with the Yenko stinger decals). The 57 bird has all the custom parts and the Superbird is complete as well, but it is molded in blue. But, that is not a problem for me. When I build it, it will only be the 3rd Mopar I've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) Anyone else make it to Model Empire today for the annual sale? I went up with Tom Piagari today and we had a great time despite the heavy rain. Prices ranged from bargains to are you kidding (I've seen that built-up Aurora Meat Wagon ambulance at least twice at $89 - look forward to seeing it next year). A few (very) quick-and-dirty shots of what I picked up today: Happily not a gluebomb; hopefully the black paint is the kind that comes off easily. May be future trade or eBay material. Original issue (metal axles) Jo-Han '63 Plymouth; clean build minus one parking light (Tom has molds so we can cast them in clear resin). '64 Comet with convertible conversion started; so far so good. Not sure where the boot came from (Falcon vert?). I'll copy the sun visors from my '63. Very good '65 T-bird promo; give it a good cleaning, touch up the chrome, and done. Not bad for $5.00. Gluebomb time - '59 Bonneville: This old dog is complete (with wheels) but sadly beyond saving, since much of the body appears to have had glue brushed all over it . Saving grace is that the roof and rear glass are salvageable, so my convertible can become a hardtop. The rest can be parted out. Also went through their parts stash until my eyes shriveled, but got some useful bits like NOS '61 Comet, '61 Pontiac and '62-63 Chevy Nova taillight bezels, and last but not least an MCG photoetch set for the '57 Ford. Edited November 5, 2018 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 13 hours ago, HomerS said: Auction lot win..... Mannix is complete. Not a bad brush paint job but seller snapped passenger A-pillar due to poor packing 1966 Buick Skylark....needs hood (Modelhaus doesn't make one)....unpainted 1966 AMC Rambler....custom bumpers are missing as is the hood.....unpainted Nice scores there..! I have the curbside 66 Buick Skylark from my dads old collection...wish parts for the old ones were easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 8 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Anyone else make it to Model Empire today for the annual sale? I went up with Tom Piagari today and we had a great time despite the heavy rain. Prices ranged from bargains to are you kidding (I've seen that built-up Aurora Meat Wagon ambulance at least twice at $89 - look forward to seeing it next year). I did notice the Tom Daniel Drag'n Fly built up was no longer present yesterday, but did see the Aurora Meat Wagon at the end of the shelf. I picked up a bunch of parts bags, one of which contained AMT '63 Riviera and '58 Edsel (annual) built ups, as well as 1/16 Shelby Cobra and '63 Vette kits, a built 1/1 Shaker trike, an Opel Blitz truck, an AMT '40 Ford Coupe (they must've had seven or eight of these) and Revell '57 Ranchero original issue boxes, a handful of large scale decal sheets, and unbuilt but damaged Tamiya 1/12 Porsche 910 earlier at Serb Hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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