radiohd10 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Today's deliveries. The Alumacoupe is because, after all these years, I've still never had one. This one is complete inside. The 60 Starliner is sealed inside. I'll be using the chassis, suspension and engine to upgrade an original AMT 60 Ford convertible that I got last week. The tires and wheels are beautiful 3D printed wheels I got off of a FB site to use on a future 4x4 project. Still don't know if it will be Ford, Chevy or Dodge but it will be a 60's - 70's era body. Later- hey there - I'll take that chrome tree from the Starliner off your hands if you're not going to use it?? Just bought a kit off ebay which was supposedly "complete" but there was no chrome in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Picked up one of these last week. Really disappointed in this one. Instead of the slim body and all the wheels of the same size, it has the flared fendered body and wider rear wheels same as in the '73 Carrera kit. Also, the tree with the headlight bezels and door handles, etc. is plated in my older kit, not in this one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 In today’s mail, all the way from Russia. Three late 1930’s Opels. A Kadett, a Kapitan, and an Admiral. In 1/35th, the popular military model scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 5 hours ago, radiohd10 said: hey there - I'll take that chrome tree from the Starliner off your hands if you're not going to use it?? Just bought a kit off ebay which was supposedly "complete" but there was no chrome in the box. I'm not sure what I'll need off of it yet. But I will keep you in mind when I get a look at it this week. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On it's way from the USA in shipping.. Jimmy Flintstone 1954 Metro Van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 18 hours ago, Can-Con said: Picked up one of these last week. Really disappointed in this one. Instead of the slim body and all the wheels of the same size, it has the flared fendered body and wider rear wheels same as in the '73 Carrera kit. Also, the tree with the headlight bezels and door handles, etc. is plated in my older kit, not in this one though. I picked up this same kit yesterday before I saw your posting Steve and I too am disappointed as I had been on the hunt for the 911 R version for some time. While Fujimi’s reissuing of the earlier EM kits is very welcome, having picked up the Carrera RS ‘73 already, another one of my sought after kits, the R kit is a huge let down as even the box illustration shows a the proper version. I do have the 911 S 1969 kit with the regular body and I was wondering if a kit bashing would yield a proper 911 R? Otherwise I’ll build the fake reissue into a Singer style version… The hunt still continues for the proper Fujimi kit as pictured below… Cheers Misha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/5/2021 at 9:29 AM, Rob Hall said: I really haven't bought much since August..been quiet until the last week...these came over the last few days.. 22 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I also have the red non-turbo version, got a few years ago along w/ a 911 in the same series. Those Monogram small box curbsides are neat. Nice kits Rob, I always liked the 911.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 8 hours ago, PatW said: On it's way from the USA in shipping.. Jimmy Flintstone 1954 Metro Van. I built one of those a while ago ( pics around here somewhere ) my problem with it was I was doing a two tone at the belt line and the side trim was higher on one side than the other where it ended at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Misha said: I picked up this same kit yesterday before I saw your posting Steve and I too am disappointed as I had been on the hunt for the 911 R version for some time. While Fujimi’s reissuing of the earlier EM kits is very welcome, having picked up the Carrera RS ‘73 already, another one of my sought after kits, the R kit is a huge let down as even the box illustration shows a the proper version. I do have the 911 S 1969 kit with the regular body and I was wondering if a kit bashing would yield a proper 911 R? Otherwise I’ll build the fake reissue into a Singer style version… The hunt still continues for the proper Fujimi kit as pictured below… Cheers Misha There's one on e-bay in that box right now showing the contents. Looks like the same Carrera body and wheels. ,, As does all the pics on the side of the box of the actual kit. Looks like the only way to get a correct R is to bash this one with the '69 911 as you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/5/2021 at 9:16 AM, Tom Geiger said: You did well! I just sold my Screechasaurus Astro van for $29.99 plus shipping. It was a thick brick I knew I’d never build. I saw there was only one listed for over $100 in England, so I popped it on eBay! Funny thing.. over 90 views, more than a dozen watchers and it sold at opening bid with a snipe bid in the last seconds! You would think it would have sold for more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Todays arrivals,paid a high price for the Focus and of course another one pops up days later for a 1/3 of the price🤷♂️,the Pontiac promo already showed in the listing the windshield was busted off,but it was listed for a good price.🤠 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 14 hours ago, PatW said: On it's way from the USA in shipping.. Jimmy Flintstone 1954 Metro Van. Here’s what I did with mine . You see I did not bring the two tone across the back because of the side trim not being even . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, cobraman said: I built one of those a while ago ( pics around here somewhere ) my problem with it was I was doing a two tone at the belt line and the side trim was higher on one side than the other where it ended at the rear. Thanks Ray I'll look out for that. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the photo's I see what you mean! Edited October 6, 2021 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManiacModeler Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Today I got in my Monza 2+2 model, I am going to use this kit to cast resin pieces to kit bash another model I already have. Kit ended up at around 30-40$ on eBay: crazy prices for model car stuff these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 Today's mail call🤠 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Found this Lincoln at a thrift store for $10. Roof was missing but Casey is hooking me up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 The local HS didn’t have the Novus polish, so I bought some Tamiya compounds instead. I hope they work OK? I have never polished anything before, so this will be a first for me. I also picked up some flexible sanding sticks. I’ve been making my own so far but was curious to see how long these last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Tamiya compounds work very well. I think you will like them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Mail call!!! Got these in the mail today from a fellow member in another forum I belong to... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 10/3/2021 at 6:14 PM, Snake45 said: Local toy show day. *VERY cleanly built JoHan '64 Dodge street cruiser, with two hoods, scooped and unscooped, $25. I probably won't do much if anything to this one; the builder's at least as good as I am and he did a nice job with it; I'll be proud to have it on my shelf. Can't believe he'd sell such a nice model, and a semi-rare one too, so cheap. The big rear tires are sticking out in comical '70s style--I might see if I can get them located a bit more inboard. And here it is. Still trying to decide what to do with it. Only thing it really NEEDS is the Torq-Thrust spokes painted. Not wild about the rear tires sticking out so far (they're that wide--can't be tucked it), so I'm thinking about finding something that will JUST tuck into the body. Might even try to lower the rear a little to just a "rubber rake." Ideas/opinions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbysdaddy Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 It definitely needs to go down in the rear. Reminds me of my old Camaro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, Snake45 said: And here it is. Still trying to decide what to do with it. Only thing it really NEEDS is the Torq-Thrust spokes painted. Not wild about the rear tires sticking out so far (they're that wide--can't be tucked it), so I'm thinking about finding something that will JUST tuck into the body. Might even try to lower the rear a little to just a "rubber rake." Ideas/opinions welcome. I like your idea of a tire change that would be more appropriate for this car. I'm sure your parts box has something that fits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51Mustang Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Got these today from Spain. Rangoon Red is for 64 Galaxie. Not sure what other paints are for yet, but, I'll use them on something. Never used Gravity paints so hopefully it will be a positive endeavor. Edited October 9, 2021 by P51Mustang Photo add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pack rat Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Snake45 said: And here it is. Still trying to decide what to do with it. Only thing it really NEEDS is the Torq-Thrust spokes painted. Not wild about the rear tires sticking out so far (they're that wide--can't be tucked it), so I'm thinking about finding something that will JUST tuck into the body. Might even try to lower the rear a little to just a "rubber rake." Ideas/opinions welcome. I agree-slightly smaller rear tires and lowered just a bit, but first I would think about raising that front end about 1/4-1/2 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 From Hobby Lobby, 40% off sale............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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