talon63 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hit the show in Houston yesterday. Acquired this small addition to the stash for about $9 per body, which I didn't consider too bad for the 57 Ford and the two Futuras I walked away with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yesterday I picked up a old 68 Corvette convertible promo needing help cheap. Now to find the parts to restore her to her formal glory...glass and post frame...has a small chip missing from the drivers front corner of the bumper...otherwise nice.I'm pretty sure the '68 Corvette promos were made by MPC. So the glass and windshield frame from the current-issue '75 roadster kit might be a perfect fit. If that doesn't work, maybe the parts from a Revell '68 roadster could be adapted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Sweet! I think I have a couple things made by the same unidentified outfit--'64 Cutlass, '65 Nova, and '68 GTO. All are quite well done and I don't know who made them. ETA: Just took a close look at your pic, and the front and rear bumper pieces look strange. Are you sure they're for a '66 Comet? Looks odd because the lower headlights and lower grill section are cast with the front bumper. Upper headlights are cast separately (sitting to the right in my pic, above the wheels), as is the upper grille (hidden behind the front bumper in my lousy pic). Rear bumper is also upside down in my photo, which probably makes that look weird, too.My first impression was that it was a straight repop of a '66 annual, but my little bit of research isn't showing that a convertible annual was ever available. So seems like the master must have been converted from a hardtop annual. Has everything necessary for a build except wheel backs, tires, and engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Sikora II Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm pretty sure the '68 Corvette promos were made by MPC. So the glass and windshield frame from the current-issue '75 roadster kit might be a perfect fit. If that doesn't work, maybe the parts from a Revell '68 roadster could be adapted. Correct, '68 Corvette promos were MPC. My first thought was to try the '75 roadster for parts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks odd because the lower headlights and lower grill section are cast with the front bumper. Upper headlights are cast separately (sitting to the right in my pic, above the wheels), as is the upper grille (hidden behind the front bumper in my lousy pic). Rear bumper is also upside down in my photo, which probably makes that look weird, too.My first impression was that it was a straight repop of a '66 annual, but my little bit of research isn't showing that a convertible annual was ever available. So seems like the master must have been converted from a hardtop annual. Has everything necessary for a build except wheel backs, tires, and engine.Ah, I see it now! Just glad you didn't get some unbuildable hot mess. Good luck with it and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm pretty sure the '68 Corvette promos were made by MPC. So the glass and windshield frame from the current-issue '75 roadster kit might be a perfect fit. If that doesn't work, maybe the parts from a Revell '68 roadster could be adapted. Snake... That is what i was thinking too...wouldn't think those parts would be too hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I have a very nice one of those. It's on my "to-do" list. Steve oh come on. You don't need tthat one. I'll spare you the misery of you want to send it my way. Sure would look nice next to a certain 60 Olds I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Sure would look nice next to a certain 60 Olds I have. I was thinking the same thing Bill. You'll have to get your own. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I was thinking the same thing Bill. You'll have to get your own. Steve How about I just trade you my 1960 Olds for your 1960 Olds . I'll pay postage old buddy old pal I'll even kick in a little extra,,, just because Im a nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Got eighteen form-fitted, ventilated dusting and polishing cloths. (...in other words, I retired nine pairs of socks with holes in them ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Got eighteen form-fitted, ventilated dusting and polishing cloths. (...in other words, I retired nine pairs of socks with holes in them ) hahahaha... That's what i needed this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Scored another '68 Torino hardtop..... Nice score. I like these unusual resin subjects. Is this out of production? Motorcity does a 69 if not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Nice score. I like these unusual resin subjects. Is this out of production? Motorcity does a 69 if not mistaken. Yes, they do, or at least did, and it's the nicest resin body I've ever seen. Mine could easily be mistaken for an original '60s white styrene kit part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Bummer Dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 that's one strong rubber band! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 /|\ /|\ /|\That sucks! Local shop or mail order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Cobra glue bomb and a mini Ferrari F1 kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Bummer Dude Ya but your still in California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairlane1320 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Nice score. I like these unusual resin subjects. Is this out of production? Motorcity does a 69 if not mistaken. This is my third Modelhaus '68 hardtop, I also have one Motor City '69 hardtop. They are both very nice pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordmodelbuilder Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Got a few things at the auction at GSL XXVI this past weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Due to lack of display space left I'm selling all or most of my 1/24 & 1/25 kits and planes, so buying smaller 1/32 and 1/43rd kits. Got this yesterday from ebay here in the UK for just £5.99! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 I got this yesterday ...........................! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) Due to lack of display space left I'm selling all or most of my 1/24 & 1/25 kits and planes, so buying smaller 1/32 and 1/43rd kits. Got this yesterday from ebay here in the UK for just £5.99! Nice! May we see inside the box? Edited May 3, 2017 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 If you like those old AIRFIX 1/32 cars, you might try to find the "Classic Car Collection" released around 2006. Includes the Ford Escort Mk 1, Vauxhall Viva, and Triumph Herald. One recently sold on eBay for about $25. (Pic below). All I got today (at the Flea Market) was a Revell '63 Corvette Snap-Kit. It's built but can be easily un-built. That's OK, it's a nice little kit and it was cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick GMC Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 /|\ /|\ /|\That sucks! Local shop or mail order Ebay store. While not technically their fault, it was shipped in a soft envelope. They agreed to issue a refund and return it right away, so I'm not upset. Both of these can be replaced. If it was a rare kit, I'd be pretty pissed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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