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I'll have to search for more wheels but I did find that thr chevy truck wheels that come with the Revell 1/24 stepside Chevy. Fit just about perfectly.  I got out my cheapo plastic micrometer and found the diameter of the Fireball wheel to be somewhere around 19mm. I tried 1 of Casey's 5 slots and found them to be too big (they're for 1/20). 20220209_092628.thumb.jpg.5aca2fdf05471a7fc75daa33014114ad.jpg20220209_092954.thumb.jpg.555347e6a03ba224435644af1411cdde.jpg20220209_093116.thumb.jpg.87d991fda2d80072c5e61f68bd5ffc87.jpg

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Latest batch of goodies from HLJ. 

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The Platz Japan specific reissue of the 320i has 3D printed belts.  These are becoming a fairly common item in airplane models/aftermarket but is the first time I'm aware of them being included commercially in an automotive kit. They're a nice middle ground between the waterside one dimensional kit decals and going through the process of making a set of fabric/P.E. belts.

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Also included is the first in a series of pre-decorated/open option P/E license plates being sold by Platz. This first set represents Setagaya/Matsudo/ Mt. Fuji (Yamanashi)

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Haven’t bought much lately, but with my current build this was a had to have purchase

1/8 scale ardun heads, late flathead side mount distributer, triple strombergs, finned frogmouth air scoops and a vertex magneto! 
Did I spend to much?….yes! 

Did I have to have them?… absofriggenloutly! 

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3 hours ago, DPNM said:

Arrived today. Early AMT '63 convertible. Looks to have been brush painted. Windshield frame looks to have a couple cracks. Windshield will be replaced. No motor or trans.
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That's a treasure! The paint should come off in the purple pond. I look forward to seeing your restoration or rebuilding of it. Congratulations and model on! B)

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Bought this off of FB Marketplace a couple of weeks ago but had the seller hold it for me until I got moved into my new home. Just arrived today! Early operational headlights 64 Galaxie. The seller had put a sticker over the roof and glass that didn't want to come off. A bit of dish soap and water should clean it up. Looking forward to a rebuild of it.

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Well I did it again. I paid a little too  much for a vintage sealed Kit But I don't see Monogram reissuing this one any time soon. It will be a while until I get around to building it but it's definitely getting a set of those Fireball Super Swampers. 

 

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On 2/6/2022 at 8:20 PM, Daddyfink said:

Well, I went by the store today and they are all gone. I will keep checking to see when they might get some more in. 

But, they did have some airplanes and battle ships! 

But, you can order the set from some places, when it is back in stock! 

https://www.plazajapan.com/4582138604665/

F-toys 1/24 Vintage Bike Kit 8 Kawasaki 900 Super 4/750RS 10Pack BOX

I ordered mine. They will be here today but be forwarned, shipping cost is a bear. About 38 bux.

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On 2/8/2022 at 8:30 AM, ewetwo said:

Here's the one I have. That's why I asked. 🙂

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SUBARU R2

Something in the door line is off on the model. It does have that dogleg line but the real car is not as severe as the one on the kit. Windows could be enlarged at the bottom too.

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16 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Bought this off of FB Marketplace a couple of weeks ago but had the seller hold it for me until I got moved into my new home. Just arrived today! Early operational headlights 64 Galaxie. The seller had put a sticker over the roof and glass that didn't want to come off. A bit of dish soap and water should clean it up. Looking forward to a rebuild of it.

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Nice find!, i have a couple of the 64'convertibles with the working lights.

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1 hour ago, kelson said:

Great score!,do the headlights popup?

They will. They were glued in place. From what I can tell it looks like they were glued after it was painted. Hood and the windshield were glued after painting too. I'm hoping it all comes apart easy after a soak in the purple pond.

There are no headlights in it. I should be able to make some that look right. I need to find some pics of a C2 with it's "eyes" open.

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7 hours ago, lordairgtar said:

I ordered mine. They will be here today but be forwarned, shipping cost is a bear. About 38 bux.

Yeah, shipping is a killer right now. I ordered a $30.00 dollar hat from Mooneyes Japan and it cost me almost $70 when it was all said and done! 

Glad you got them, I just might order a set myself if they don't re-stock them at the store. 

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On 2/10/2022 at 3:26 PM, bluestringer said:

This is a late Christmas gift from my son and grandsons. I have never built a truck so it will be a challenge. Looking forward to it.

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Be VERY careful..... I received a Kenworth W900 from my daughter 2 years ago and went right to building it because she was unsure of getting a truck........ Now this is a portion of what I have waiting. They can be addictive!

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Not a kit but some inspiration.  Hit an estate sale without enough time to get detailed in searching.  But I found a June 1964 issue of Road and Track.  It had everything I grew up loving R&T for: race reports from the Daytona 2000 and Sebring races, cover shot with Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe/NART and David Piper Ferrari 250GTO's, road test of the new "AC Cobra" (with accompanying history of AC cars) and Sunbeam Imp, another race report by Stan Mott covering the Cyclops and the East Africa Safari Rally, ad featuring Ed "Big Daddy" Roth and announcing Revell's 2nd Annual National Open Custom Car Contest, initial reporting on the new Ford GT which "looks suspiciously like last year's Lola".  Then the classified ads: Jaguar XK/SS ($6000), '61 Ferrari 250 California cabriolet 12K original miles ($7000), '47 MG-TC ($899-$1350).  I want to build one of each.  Was the Cyclops ever done in 1/25?

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  • ranma changed the title to Bought two totes with model's in them at the US 127 Garage sales:: here's what was inside of them...

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