StevenGuthmiller Posted June 11, 2016 From my recent parts trips 3 empty air boxes for the downstairs family room . I picked up for the most part just because I think there cool. Although I would like to get a 64 Lemans convertible builder for the stash someday. Isn't that a coincidence. I actually have a '64 Lemans convertible that I bought at an antique shop many years ago. Under the right conditions, I may be persuaded to let it go. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtx6970 Posted June 11, 2016 Isn't that a coincidence. I actually have a '64 Lemans convertible that I bought at an antique shop many years ago. Under the right conditions, I may be persuaded to let it go. Steve I told you before ,,,we travel in the same circle . maybe brothers in a former life Shoot me a pm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 11, 2016 I told you before ,,,we travel in the same circle . maybe brothers in a former life Shoot me a pm PM sent. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadrunner Posted June 11, 2016 And another for my small, but growing, pile of car models. HL, 40% off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The70judgeman Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) A couple of stops after a funeral today. Got the "Kat" and the GP at Model Empire and the Ford and paints at Panther Hobby Supply. Edited June 12, 2016 by The70judgeman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisBcritter Posted June 12, 2016 Well, this was a stunner. Made a lowball bid and surprisingly won it: X-El '59 DeSoto. It will be getting the guts and part of the roof from a '57 Chrysler 300 that I put away years ago for just this occasion, becoming a two-door Sportsman hardtop. It'll stay a Fireflite, however, not an Adventurer. Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for an accurate '59 Wedge V8? Or maybe a dual quad 413... Has anyone here tried such a conversion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talon63 Posted June 13, 2016 This showed up in my mailbox this week. My dad ran across it, NIB, at a discount store on the east coast, and picked it up for less than $12. It had been on my wish list, and Amazon currently has them for $55+. The customization possibilities are endless, and I'm really looking forward to getting into this kit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevenGuthmiller Posted June 13, 2016 Well, this was a stunner. Made a lowball bid and surprisingly won it: X-El '59 DeSoto. It will be getting the guts and part of the roof from a '57 Chrysler 300 that I put away years ago for just this occasion, becoming a two-door Sportsman hardtop. It'll stay a Fireflite, however, not an Adventurer. Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for an accurate '59 Wedge V8? Or maybe a dual quad 413... Has anyone here tried such a conversion? I started a convertible conversion on this promo many years ago, but kind of gave up on it for lack of an accurate interior. You could probably use the engine straight from the AMT '58 Plymouth Fury kit. As far as dual quad early Mopars go, you could see if you could come up with some early '60s Johan engine parts, especially the air cleaners, & I'm sure you could cobble something together. Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moparfarmer Posted June 13, 2016 Chris, all the pinnings and the engine from the AMT 57 Chrysler should fit real good..The Desoto and Chrysler were sister cars..59 body style changed but the workings were the same.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
disabled modeler Posted June 13, 2016 Well, this was a stunner. Made a lowball bid and surprisingly won it: X-El '59 DeSoto. It will be getting the guts and part of the roof from a '57 Chrysler 300 that I put away years ago for just this occasion, becoming a two-door Sportsman hardtop. It'll stay a Fireflite, however, not an Adventurer. Does anyone have a suggestion for a source for an accurate '59 Wedge V8? Or maybe a dual quad 413... Has anyone here tried such a conversion? Now that is cool... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peekay Posted June 13, 2016 The Johan 59 DeSoto and Chrysler are two of my favorite possessions. I'm not interested in opening the hoods but if anyone were to offer interiors for them, I'd be a taker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renegade Posted June 13, 2016 Picked these up at the flea market. 62 Continental, 62 Catalina, 59 Ford and an Avanti. Lincoln and Pontiac missing hoods but seem complete otherwise. Ford missing bumpers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhedir6 Posted June 13, 2016 Fresh off the plane from Germany. A couple of diorama photo backdrops from Scale Productions. One pit lane and one street background. As well as their new 918 wheel/brake upgrade set. I still have to trim up and glue the photo's to the backing boards. You can see some close ups of this product here http://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?info=p2212_20-21--bbs-wheel-set-p918-spyder--revell-.html if you didn't know about it. Quality is very good, a very tiny bit of clean up will be needed, but no more than a normal injection molded piece. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted June 13, 2016 That's very cool. What is a person that doesn't speak/read German supposed to do though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exotics_Builder Posted June 13, 2016 That's very cool. What is a person that doesn't speak/read German supposed to do though?Select the English option (British Flag) on the pagehttp://www.scaleproduction.de/product_info.php?language=en&info=p2212_20-21--bbs-wheel-set-p918-spyder--revell-.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted June 13, 2016 Ah yes. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathgoblin Posted June 14, 2016 Ran to the junkyard and got a replacement seat for my Malibu. Going from a manual cloth seat to a leather, power heated seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyg Posted June 14, 2016 gTamiya Ferrari FXX-K 1/24 with photoetch and carbon fibre decals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclescott58 Posted June 14, 2016 Today I got AMT's Motorcycles & Accessories/Double Dirt Bikes. Pretty cool. I sure it's been brought up before? But, what are these bikes originally models of? What brand of bike? What model and/or displacement? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keyser Posted June 14, 2016 Today I got AMT's Motorcycles & Accessories/Double Dirt Bikes. Pretty cool. I sure it's been brought up before? But, what are these bikes originally models of? What brand of bike? What model and/or displacement?All in here. I think you had a couple posts in here too but I had to hunt for thread.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/111789-amt-dirt-bike-2-pack/#comment-1601054 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slusher Posted June 14, 2016 Today I got AMT's Motorcycles & Accessories/Double Dirt Bikes. Pretty cool. I sure it's been brought up before? But, what are these bikes originally models of? What brand of bike? What model and/or displacement?The dirt bike packs are all over ebay but some are giving 39 bucks for one sold buy some vendors on ebay... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclescott58 Posted June 14, 2016 All in here. I think you had a couple posts in here too but I had to hunt for thread.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/111789-amt-dirt-bike-2-pack/#comment-1601054Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jhedir6 Posted June 14, 2016 gTamiya Ferrari FXX-K 1/24 with photoetch and carbon fibre decals. Nice Ben. I just ordered mine, with the detail up parts as well. Just waiting for mine to arrive from Japan. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennyg Posted June 14, 2016 Nice Ben. I just ordered mine, with the detail up parts as well. Just waiting for mine to arrive from Japan.DavidIt needs wire detail as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unclescott58 Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Today I got AMT's Motorcycles & Accessories/Double Dirt Bikes. Pretty cool. I sure it's been brought up before? But, what are these bikes originally models of? What brand of bike? What model and/or displacement?The bikes are modeled after Yamaha's DT-1 250 Enduro. Also called a "Trail" 250. The real full-size bike came out in 1968, and is considered by some as one of those landmark motorcycles. Edited June 18, 2016 by unclescott58 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
