RichCostello Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: Rich, it deserves at least a test fit. When I built the Foose pickup, the whole time I was scheming which other bodies would fit over it. What won? I shortened it and stuffed it under a Datsun pickup! Now that's something completely different, I haven't reached that level of insanity(or skill) yet LOL. I just think a 66 version will look cool next to the 56, and that Foose kit is one of my all time favorites. That diorama is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, RichCostello said: Thanks Mark, Tom, and Carl for the comments. I'm still kickin' it around. Not sure how far I want to go with it. I'm wondering if I should use the Foose frame/suspension/engine, or try to lower the Mobius suspension a little and adapt it to the Foose engine. I don't think the Foose rear wheels/tires will fit inside the Mobius fenders, so I might have to try switching boxes, or using front tires on the rear and rear tires on the front. Guess I'll play with it and see what works. Use the entire chassis, and adapt it to the '66 floor. The Foose unit is an up-to-date aftermarket frame, with a modern crate engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 22 minutes ago, Mark said: Use the entire chassis, and adapt it to the '66 floor. The Foose unit is an up-to-date aftermarket frame, with a modern crate engine. That's kind of the way I'm leaning. That looks like the easiest(and best)way to go. That should make using the Foose bed/fenders a good fit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Porsche emblems (and some other makes too) for my current project. Got off eBay, from Hong Kong, arrived before expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 5 hours ago, RichCostello said: That's kind of the way I'm leaning. That looks like the easiest(and best)way to go. That should make using the Foose bed/fenders a good fit too. I was told the 69 Ford truck just about drops right on that chassis so it should fit just fine. Great idea by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 24/04/2019 at 9:43 PM, landman said: Two figures, one intake and one set of valve covers - All from Shapeways. Two excellent Shapeways figures that you have there, Pat....... and here is my ' What did you get today? ' item..... 1:24 scale 1958 Morris Minor Traveller diecast by Hachette. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Anglia105E said: Two excellent Shapeways figures that you have there, Pat....... and here is my ' What did you get today? ' item..... 1:24 scale 1958 Morris Minor Traveller diecast by Hachette. David There was one of those not far from where I lived in the mid to late eighties. It was some kind of powder blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 7 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said: I was told the 69 Ford truck just about drops right on that chassis so it should fit just fine. Great idea by the way. I did a little test fitting and it looks like it will just fall together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I got a very pleasant surprise the other day. In the mail I received a Proshop GTO Convertible in the mail from Slusher (Carl). I want to thank him for that wonderful act of kindness. That was so Kind of him. Thank you Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Carl is a good guy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Yes. One of many in our forum Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Stuff that's come in over the last couple of days. The copper clad carbon gouging rods are for the resistance soldering probe I am going to build. The soldering gun is also for a resistance soldering experiment (That's why I cut the tip). Got the Pinto for just under $50, including shipping, which is pretty good for a Johan kit, at this point. Thanks to whomever gave us the heads-up on this set of tweezers. These are very nice, and they are inexpensive! AND they got here in two days! They come in a cloth pouch, but, I tossed that! The steel plate is a vertical mount for my mill's rotary table. I have ordered aluminum plate to make the upright support. Between that support and the soldering probe, I am excited to try my hand at fabrication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 hours ago, cobraman said: Carl is a good guy ! Ill second that one...great guy ...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 10:18 PM, StevenGuthmiller said: Attended the 21st annual NNL North show today, and I just want to extend a giant "Thank You" to those who attended and saw fit to award my '67 Ford Galaxie XL with one of the Top 10 "Peoples Choice" awards. I am very humbled. I also need to give a big thank you to the great guys from the Winnipeg Model Car Club, who gave the Galaxie their coveted "Best Road Car" trophy. What a huge surprise and a humbling event! Met a few old friends and made a couple of new ones. It's always great fun and I look forward to returning again next year. Over 400 vehicles displayed this year! What a great turn out! Thanks everyone!! Steve Kudos to you Steve. The Awards are well deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Catching up on what was acquired over the last six weeks. Unpacked them at the new house. First kit acquisitions: Next, door prizes from club meetings and events: Finally, some Jimmy Flintstone resin that will complement some ideas I have: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 48 minutes ago, Ron Hamilton said: Kudos to you Steve. The Awards are well deserved! i totally agree. the was a extremely nice build!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Ron Hamilton said: Kudos to you Steve. The Awards are well deserved! 1 hour ago, Scott8950 said: i totally agree. the was a extremely nice build!!!! Thanks so much guys! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Today I received 2 packages in the mail. The first was from fellow forum member Dan Carlson, (garagepunk66) and consisted of some very nice resin cast and kit parts to help dress up the wedge engine in my '65 Fury build. His generosity is greatly appreciated!! The second package was from Fireball Modelworks and consisted of a couple of sets of AFB Carters for the Plymouth, a pair of Rochester Quadrajets, and 2 sets of door handles. I still can't quite comprehend the level of detail that Joseph managed with these resin carbs! Unbelievable!! The guy is a genius!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 23 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said: The second package was from Fireball Modelworks and consisted of a couple of sets of AFB Carters for the Plymouth, a pair of Rochester Quadrajets, and 2 sets of door handles. I still can't quite comprehend the level of detail that Joseph managed with these resin carbs! Unbelievable!! The guy is a genius!! Once you've seen Joseph's stuff, you want to order everything he has! Absolutely gorgeous work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Very reasonable garage sale find on this beautiful sunny day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) I got a partly painted, partly built Monogram 1932 Cadillac V-16 Phaeton kit on the floor of an antique collective store for all of $5.00. It is a car/era I've never been interested in before and for $5 what the heck. I'm 98% sure its complete. Now I've got to go back and learn disassembly, some paint stripping is called for. Edited May 26, 2019 by The Junkman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Picked up this NOS set of MPC '64 Vette tires on the 'Bay; 8.00 x 14 Firestone 500s. Not something you see every day (I don't think even Modelhaus Tires makes them); I may use them with some Keystones on my '65 Monaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/26/2019 at 12:47 AM, mk11 said: Very reasonable garage sale find on this beautiful sunny day Mike that is a massively awesome score you have made! That S600 Coupe gets harder and harder to find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 T'was a nice surprise to find a pile all together like this Them there furrin' cars deserve someone with more interest in them than I have, so they'll probably be moving on... mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 8 hours ago, mk11 said: T'was a nice surprise to find a pile all together like this Them there furrin' cars deserve someone with more interest in them than I have, so they'll probably be moving on... mike Nice score. I'd be interested in a couple of photos of the GT-R ( third from the bottom on the left). Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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