Scott Colmer Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Went to the Pomona Swap meet today. First time I have been there in several years. It was amazing. I managed to find a couple models too I've wanted on of these since they were released way back when. This one was missing the the instructions and decals. No problem. This was one of three Balsa planes I have never seen before by the same manufacture. They were all from 1944. With a finished wing span of over 6ft. I had to have this B17 since the price was good. Kids back then must have been master craftsmen because there is only wood, and a piece of acetate to work with. The instructions are very detailed. But for the radial engine cylinders it says to "carve a piece of scrap plastic and wrap it with thread. You are expected to thermoform your own canopies too. I'll hold on to it for a while. I got this for a buck to annoy my wife. She is not a cat fan. I am. Edited October 14, 2019 by Scott Colmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Cool!.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Nothing spectacular, but I went flea marketing today and found these. All unbuilt complete. The '55 Corvette is from Ollie's. Stopped there on the way home. There was a guy at the flea market that had a bunch of vintage stuff, built ups, parts and several started kits and empty boxes, but he thought he had a "gold mine" and his prices were a little too high for me, and he wouldn't budge, so I had to walk away. Would have bothered me years ago, but now I have the attitude of "if it's meant to be, great, if it's not so be it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 A few more from Best Model Car Parts, they haven't got a website atm, but easy to purchase through Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 33 minutes ago, GeeBee said: A few more from Best Model Car Parts, they haven't got a website atm, but easy to purchase through Ebay Love their dash decals. I've got quite a few. They are inexpensive, good quality and add a lot of detail. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 12 hours ago, larman said: Nothing spectacular, but I went flea marketing today and found these. All unbuilt complete. The '55 Corvette is from Ollie's. Stopped there on the way home. There was a guy at the flea market that had a bunch of vintage stuff, built ups, parts and several started kits and empty boxes, but he thought he had a "gold mine" and his prices were a little too high for me, and he wouldn't budge, so I had to walk away. Would have bothered me years ago, but now I have the attitude of "if it's meant to be, great, if it's not so be it". That's my attitude also Larry. If I want something on Ebay. I'll bid what I would want to pay. If I get it. Great. If not. It wasn't meant to be, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Got these today beautiful casting i was real happy how nice it was and hang on cause there's another new one coming on Sunday sorry I can't post pics of it till Monday but it's super nice too!!! Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 Picked these up today at Ollies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 7 hours ago, ewetwo said: Picked these up today at Ollies. Nice score David! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, slusher said: Nice score David! Thanks Carl. Already gave the Daytona to a local builder who loves Mopar. He and his wife don't have a lot of extra money to buy kits. So for $10. I can spring for it. Maybe even the 300C. Edited October 16, 2019 by ewetwo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 18 hours ago, vintagedragcrazy said: Got these today beautiful casting i was real happy how nice it was and hang on cause there's another new one coming on Sunday sorry I can't post pics of it till Monday but it's super nice too!!! Vince Where did you get the '70 W-30 hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, ewetwo said: Thanks Carl. Already gave the Daytona to a local builder who loves Mopar. He and his wife don't have a lot of extra money to buy kits. So for $10. I can spring for it. Maybe even the 300C. Nice job David! Glad to hear that there are guys out there like you. I know a lot of us here would do the same. A great bunch of guys! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, ewetwo said: Thanks Carl. Already gave the Daytona to a local builder who loves Mopar. He and his wife don't have a lot of extra money to buy kits. So for $10. I can spring for it. Maybe even the 300C. You're a good person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I know there are a bunch of wonderful people here in this forum that have helped me time and time again. With parts and advice. Play it forward right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 58 minutes ago, ewetwo said: I know there are a bunch of wonderful people here in this forum that have helped me time and time again. With parts and advice. Play it forward right? Yes David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Time to do some farming, got my Deutz 30 today, and some video/photog related items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krassandbernie Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 11 hours ago, Rodent said: Where did you get the '70 W-30 hood? Vince got these from me; but I no longer offer the W-30 Olds hood. It was one I had laying around from years ago that I gave him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bartrop Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I went to PM Hobbycraft today and picked up one of these, along with some Milliput for some figure sculpting. Also, absolutely no sign of this Model Master extinction that some people have been talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 12 hours ago, krassandbernie said: Vince got these from me; but I no longer offer the W-30 Olds hood. It was one I had laying around from years ago that I gave him. Vince PMed me and told me it was yours. Very nice! I have a Modelhaus one that is way too thick and the scoops aren't open. It's a nice casting, but his master wasn't the greatest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Got these yesterday from Burbank's Hobbies via eBay. The Porsche is nice enough. I wish Round2 would offer the Firestone Wide Ovals separately in a parts pack like the Polyglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 WoW, is that a new release????.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, Deuces said: WoW, is that a new release????.. I asked the same question a while back, and got no answer. I ASSume it is. HPIGuy did a build of one if you want to see what's in the box and how it goes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeE Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Yes, Revell-DE, Snap, but pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 More people for the shop dio and a beautiful Hotckiss tank engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 old issue AMT '55 corvette, sealed Street Rods issue of the AMT '59 Corvette, yet another Revell '69 Z/28, and an AMT '66 Nova. I know my stash is much smaller than a lot of people's, but I gotta get some kits on the shelf soon ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.