Chuck Most Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 They are molding the Mustang in yellow now? Cool. They had a red one and this yellow one- I bought the yellow one- might be easier to paint over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 an 8lb 6oz grandson last night!!!! been a fabulous last few days Congrats Grandpa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) that 32 is a great little rod a small block ford or a 392 hemi After I opened it I was very impressed: many more optional parts than I expected. I knew some of the basics like the 2 engines, the choice of wheels, etc., but was quite surprised by just how much other stuff was included, such as 3 different types of taillights. It even goes to the level of offering options for the options, since if you elect to use the 5.0 Ford engine, you can then choose between fuel injection or carbed, 2 different types of valve covers, etc. Kind of reminds me of a 60s era AMT Trophy series kit as far as the level of choices it gives you. Funny thing is that this was kind of a spur of the moment purchase: had a Michael's 50% off coupon burning a hole in my pocket, and they didn't have anything else that interested me. Ended up paying only about $12 for it. Edited October 16, 2014 by Robberbaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 It's a nice kit. I've built it once fender less and have another one I'm going to build with fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratchetman87 Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Was at pat catans with the wife and while she was browsing the yarn i came across the revell prostreet chevelle which is perfect because i was in dire need of a set of tires and wheels for an upcoming project. Im naming it super nova. Im planning to build a 69 nova after i finish the impala which has stalled due to time restraints. Any who i also came across some wire picture hangers that is braided and i thought hmmm that would be great for spark plug wires or brake lines if i seperate the strands. Each strand measures .010 in diameter which is exact scale for 6mm spark plug wires in both 1/24th and 1/25th. Easier to work with too because it stays put when its bent to shape. Cant wait to get started at the bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 got tires like these mastered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Congrats Grandpa! thanks o-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Bought this, and then discovered I'd already got one in the stash, So it will probably be started once the Beetle is finished. I've also got a couple of the 601 saloon versions in the stash, I've tried in vain to get hold of some Trabant matched paint in the U.K without success, found a place in Germany who would courier me the paint over, so I've ordered one of Champagne and one of Capri green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Bought this, and then discovered I'd already got one in the stash, I just ordered a second one on purpose! Since I'm building the one I have already as a van, I figured I needed a wagon too. There was a vendor who had them on eBay for $20 postpaid. That's a good deal, so I grabbed one. Probably should've grabbed two! Edited October 17, 2014 by Tom Geiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 i got a brand new 1973 aurora 1/16 scale funny car drivers set in the mail today still factory sealed!!!!!!! vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 25$ worth of smooth on putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) Got a pair of Lincoln Continentals from ebay for $25.00. A pretty nice '59 hardtop, & a '63 convertible, mostly complete but a few issues. Steve Edited October 19, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Went to PetSmart to buy dog food and supplies, as I do every Saturday. Valley Dog Rescue was there doing an adoption event, this 1yr old Australian Terrier mix followed me home for a 2 week trail run. 6 terriers at home now, more the merrier.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Quite heavy. Box must be full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Went to PetSmart to buy dog food and supplies, as I do every Saturday. Valley Dog Rescue was there doing an adoption event, this 1yr old Australian Terrier mix followed me home for a 2 week trail run. 6 terriers at home now, more the merrier.. Wouldn't that be 'more the terrier'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 At a local meeting/rummage sale event: Got this for $5.00 This for $5.00 This for $12.00 sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm not a kit collector, but when I won this on eBay I was genuinely excited. I just received it and it's absolutely like new, the chrome is bright and shiny, the tires are still flexible, the decals in fine shape, and all the parts are present and accounted for, although quite a few have come off the trees. The box says Copyright 1962 and, judging from slight yellowing on the little Monogram promotional catalogue that is included, it's probably from that era. Was this kit ever re-issued? My understanding is that the tooling was sacrificed to create the Thom Taylor roadster. It has always been recommended as the supreme representation of the '34 3-window and cabriolet and, now that I have one, I can certainly understand why! It is a beautiful kit, rich in detail and one of those incredible period documents that Monogram did so well. The Hot Rod variants really have that funky "jalopy" vibe that's featured in the cover art of many of the Lindberg and Aurora hot rod kits, but with accurate and well detailed representations of period parts. The body is thin, superbly cast, flash free and crisp, and appears to be faithfully proportioned. While I'd have liked to have seen more individually cast detail parts, such as a separate floor pan, carburetor and intake, etc., the parts count is already astronomical as a result of its Coupe/Cabriolet 3 in 1 Stock, Custom, Competition offering. All in all it is an incredible kit, one of the true all-time greats. If it is actually lost to us because of its conversion then the key parts, like the main body, fenders, roof assembly, cabriolet parts, etc., should be replicated in the aftermarket, or the kit revived as Revellogram did with the Slingster. I'd love to convince some resin caster to make a copy of the key parts .. Because of its rarity I'm concerned about building it, not so much because of any intrinsic value, but because I'm having trouble deciding which type of car I would build. It would do so many variations so well! But I have no assurance of ever getting another one. That's why I am so anxious to see it revived in some manner. Rest assured I will build it, but it may be a while as I try to resolve this issue one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Nice find Bernard. I'm glad you plan on building it. After all that's what it was deigned for. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I completely forgot that I had bid on this. The "You Won" notice popped up on my screen. All four kits for $30.00 delivered. The only thing missing is the comic book from the Mustang kit, which does not concern me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Went to the hobby store and hobby lobby .got some plastic ,brass ,aluminum rods ,3, 29 fords ,and some paints , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Was this kit ever re-issued? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Is the ZZ Topp chopped top compatible with the original kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Won 1st in our club contest. There was 8 or 9 other cars. 20141019_102744 by jrherald420, on Flickr 20141019_104304 by jrherald420, on Flickr 20141019_104230 by jrherald420, on Flickr 20141019_104011 by jrherald420, on Flickr 20141019_104327 by jrherald420, on Flickr 20141019_104112 by jrherald420, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Congrats James. That's a mighty fine hot rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpletcher55 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 way to go JAMES , That is a very nicely done rod , CONGRATS ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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