TransAmMike Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Your weathering is incredible Mark!!! 👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 (edited) Just received this lot I won off eBay the other day. Got down to a good bidding war the last few seconds but I still got it for a great price. Edited September 10, 2021 by jchrisf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 6 hours ago, TransAmMike said: Your weathering is incredible Mark!!! 👌 Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 Yesterday's Ebay arrival🤠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, kelson said: Yesterday's Ebay arrival🤠 nice score, thats a pretty hard to find kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 2 hours ago, mchook said: Thanks Mike! Congratulations Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 9/8/2021 at 1:26 PM, Mr mopar said: Weekend score ! Great buy especially the Volare built that kit many many years ago.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 6:52 PM, slusher said: Great buy especially the Volare built that kit many many years ago.. Thx Carl ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) Toy show day! Some cool scores! *Lindberg D-Jag, opened but seems to be complete, or at least enough of it to build something: $10. (Don't see these much anymore.) *Diecast ERTL '69 Mustang Boss 302, Grabber Orange, 1/25 scale, perfect condition: $10. (Front end looks WAY better than the original Revell '69 Mustang, and probably as good as the new one if not better.) *Original AMT '27 T/XR-6 kit including box, instructions, decals, all tires. Definitely missing the chrome tree but I see the XR-6 main body, nosepiece, and glass are here, and the '27 tub. Many trees with the parts still on them, just not the chrome tree. Took a chance I can make SOMETHING out of the rare remains: $20. *Revell '56 Delray, AMT '67 Comet Cyclone, MPC Beretta, Testor Boyd Alumicoupe (quickbuild), all opened, some started (primed) but very possibly complete and definitely enough to make SOMETHING out of: $15 for all four. And two or three Snake-Fu-worthy, "rescuable" glue bombs--don't even remember what, gotta get them out of my trunk. First order of bidness will be to inventory the XR-6 parts and see if I have enough to build something with. Happy Happy Joy Joy! Oh, BTW, one vendor had an opened, started, seemed complete full-detail Testor Boyd Chezzoom for just $10, if anyone is looking for one. Another vendor had two JoHann S&M Superbirds, two JoHan S&M '71 Cudas, and at least one JoHan Torino, all brand new and still sealed. He said he checked "the internet" and thought he could get over $100 for each one of those. If he still has them next month, I could probably get him to budge a little on the price--he'll deal and he likes me. If you're looking for one of those, let me know what you're willing to pay and I'll try next month. Edited September 12, 2021 by Snake45 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Strange that XR-6 kit still had the '27 touring in it. I haven't seen one in the last few years, the last one I picked up must have had the touring built stock. The XR-6 was intact, as were the leftover rod parts from the touring (only the Frontenac engine setup was carried into later issues). Just grab a more recent issue of the tub, and I've got the stuff to build that first issue rod version. I already had a complete double kit (got that one in the early Seventies) but the box lid was split at one corner. The second one had a mint box, like someone built the tub and buried the rest of the kit in a closet or attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: Toy show day! Some cool scores! *Lindberg D-Jag, opened but seems to be complete, or at least enough of it to build something: $10. (Don't see these much anymore.) *Diecast ERTL '69 Mustang Boss 302, Grabber Orange, 1/25 scale, perfect condition: $10. (Front end looks WAY better than the original Revell '69 Mustang, and probably as good as the new one if not better.) *Original AMT '27 T/XR-6 kit including box, instructions, decals, all tires. Definitely missing the chrome tree but I see the XR-6 main body, nosepiece, and glass are here, and the '27 tub. Many trees with the parts still on them, just not the chrome tree. Took a chance I can make SOMETHING out of the rare remains: $20. *Revell '56 Delray, AMT '67 Comet Cyclone, MPC Beretta, Testor Boyd Alumicoupe (quickbuild), all opened, some started (primed) but very possibly complete and definitely enough to make SOMETHING out of: $15 for all four. And two or three Snake-Fu-worthy, "rescuable" glue bombs--don't even remember what, gotta get them out of my trunk. First order of bidness will be to inventory the XR-6 parts and see if I have enough to build something with. Happy Happy Joy Joy! Oh, BTW, one vendor had an opened, started, seemed complete full-detail Testor Boyd Chezzoom for just $10, if anyone is looking for one. Another vendor had two JoHann S&M Superbirds, two JoHan S&M '71 Cudas, and at least one JoHan Torino, all brand new and still sealed. He said he checked "the internet" and thought he could get over $100 for each one of those. If he still has them next month, I could probably get him to budge a little on the price--he'll deal and he likes me. If you're looking for one of those, let me know what you're willing to pay and I'll try next month. Snake, If you want another glue bomb of the Lindbergh D Type, drop me a PM. steve Edited September 12, 2021 by Earl Marischal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Earl Marischal said: Snake, If you want another glue bomb of the Lindbergh D Type, drop me a PM. steve What a kind offer! I'll try to do a detailed inventory tomorrow and if I seem to be missing anything vital, I might take you up on it. Thanks so much! 4 hours ago, Mark said: Strange that XR-6 kit still had the '27 touring in it. I haven't seen one in the last few years, the last one I picked up must have had the touring built stock. The XR-6 was intact, as were the leftover rod parts from the touring (only the Frontenac engine setup was carried into later issues). Just grab a more recent issue of the tub, and I've got the stuff to build that first issue rod version. I already had a complete double kit (got that one in the early Seventies) but the box lid was split at one corner. The second one had a mint box, like someone built the tub and buried the rest of the kit in a closet or attic. Cool! I had the chance to do a quick inventory and it looks like I do have everything but the chrome (found out there should have been two trees), including all the unique XR6 body panels, and its frame, and interior tub, and engine (less the chrome), and the rear axle. Shouldn't be too much trouble to fabricate missing rear suspension parts. For the front end, I could either pirate the VW front end out of a Tiger Shark or Manx, or come up with something more modern--maybe the Phantom Vicky, or the Revell Buterra T coupe (I have a glue bomb), or even a C2 Corvette (I have several Revell '67 parts cars). For an engine I can steal one from the Deora, or maybe a Pontiac OHC 6 will fit, or I could just drop a common V8 in there. I have no particular interest in trying to piece together an "authentic" XR6, but it might be fun to do a slightly updated version incorporating some of my own ideas (such as just going fenderless with it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snake45 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Congrats on the Cosma Ray--sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Yes, I have been wanting one of them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Today’s September Showdown Boyertown PA haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 hours ago, WizPorsche944 said: Today’s September Showdown Boyertown PA haul. Nice score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Snake45 said: Congrats on the Cosma Ray--sweet! 4 hours ago, cobraman said: Yes, I have been wanting one of them . Got to source the correct wheels. The wheels in the kit are not the ones I've seen in the original photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Might not be interested in working on some build's at the moment, but that wont stop me from buying 😆 Chevelle kit will be donating its engine to another build, Camaro will be donating its engine and driveline to another build. And I think the Marauder will be done as the custom, but for now they will all be added to the stash. More display cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Awesome score on that Cosma ray ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Awesome score on that Cosma ray ! Thanks. Had it on my radar off and on for several years. Sort of an iconic and unusual custom with an interesting history. Need to source correct wheels and figure out how it was originally painted. It was a candy metallic apricot color but trying to determine if fading or fogging of white pearl was done. Lighting of the photos (that are color) really matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 23 hours ago, Snake45 said: Toy show day! Some cool scores! *Lindberg D-Jag, opened but seems to be complete, or at least enough of it to build something: $10. (Don't see these much anymore.) Have now inventoried the box. Seems to be 100% complete including rub-on "decals." It's molded in a nice and opaque dark blue. I found pics of what looks like a dark blue one on the net. I did a quick polish test on the plastic and it looks like it'll polish up great, so I might just build it straight OOB in polished plastic. Kinda looking forward to getting around to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 15 hours ago, WizPorsche944 said: Today’s September Showdown Boyertown PA haul. Walter I remember seeing that $ 10 Mercedes! I was at the show too. And here's the two pieces I bought. Nothing I didn't have... The 30 Ford Coupe is sealed, and I grabbed it for $20 because I'm hooked on that Monogram Model A series. I do have a few of them already, including a $5 built up that is becoming a Race of Gentlemen car. I do have a big tub of those '53 Ford pickups, but I didn't have that box, so for $15 I bought it. I'm planning on using the '53 chassis under some 1958-60 Ford pickups, so I can use the part too. I could've bought more but I spent too much time talking! It was great to see everyone after nearly 2 years! In fact one dealer had two 71 Duster kits at $15 each. I use those for updating old Valiant chassis. It was someone I knew so he engaged me in conversation, I forgot about the kits and walked away! When I remembered and went back, they were gone! Story of my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 my haul today, finally got it, must have been on an extremely slow boat from China..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Need to source correct wheels and figure out how it was originally painted. It was a candy metallic apricot color but trying to determine if fading or fogging of white pearl was done. Lighting of the photos (that are color) really matters https://kustomrama.com/wiki/Cosma_Ray Changes made by Barris after original build. Wheels, can’t see where fade was done. Black and white pics seem to show fade. Prob need a new thread for this. https://www.motortrend.com/features/1811-cosma-ray-1964-corvette-built-darryl-starbird-george-barris/amp/http://www.barris.com/carsgallery/kustomshotrods/cosmaray.php Edited September 13, 2021 by keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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