High octane Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 My latest Ebay find. And original issue AMT 1959 Lincoln convertible. The fender skirts were glued on ,,but I took a chance on it anyway. Mail man dropped it off about an hour ago and I jumped right on it to see if they would come off. Sure enough popped right off with minimal damage to the body. Everything to build it stock is with it,,including the hood ornament is there. All I need to find is one stock hubcap,,,someone had glued a spinner to it and I don't think it can be fixed easily. It even came in it original box . I can now ck one more off the want list. Nice find Bill, as that car was my very FIRST AMT kit ever, and a few years ago I picked up a fairly mint one for my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Hobby Lobby finally dropped their sticker price by $3 on the MPC '79 Trans Ams (originally when they showed up they were $29.99).The cost decrease plus the trusty 40% off coupon got the price down just enough that I was willing to spring for it. (Been on the fence for a while about this one - Round 2 was, shall we say, a little overly optimistic on their MSRP on this one) Didn't go there planning to get it, but they didn't have any of the new releases I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Another Avanti engine, the interior for the '57 Ranch Wagon body I got the other day and a body and interior of a '41 Ford woody. Pat are you building some engines and cars for your garage diorama.??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Pat are you building some engines and cars for your garage diorama.???Yes Carl I have made a display stand in one corner of the room which will hold three at a time. You can check the thread, the current ones are a Hudson Twin H, a Z28 Cross Ram and a Testarossa along the "Flatheads to Boxers theme". The Avanti engines I got recently are to recreate the R series R2, R3, R4 & R5. I am currently outfitting one room as a restoration shop while the other one will continue on as the engine shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just got this little gem in the post this morning. Not sure if I will build it or not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 A near perfect example of a clean builtup Johan 1959 Fury kit .Everything to build it box stock is included. I've been trying to get one for the past year. And I finally decided if I was gonna win ,,,i had to up my budget. Nice one Bill...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldawg142 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) .... Edited May 10, 2018 by dieseldawg142 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just got this little gem in the post this morning. Not sure if I will build it or not ? Is it complete? Still with the pink "carpeting" stick on paper thingy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Is it complete? Still with the pink "carpeting" stick on paper thingy?That is COOL..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes it still has the carpet but it has a rusty brown mark on the edge near the door opening. But it's not that noticeable . The more I look at it the more I want to build it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 just got 2 Gooche decal sheets for the Falcon awb drag team, and the MPC BOSS CUDA,,,,and 3 kits,,,MPC 67 GTO sealed, MPC 70 GTO , and MPC 69 CHARGER 500,,,all mib.......happy ,,happy......the Ace....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes it still has the carpet but it has a rusty brown mark on the edge near the door opening. But it's not that noticeable . The more I look at it the more I want to build it I would if I had it....I remember the series of customs they made but could never get one when they were out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Yes Carl I have made a display stand in one corner of the room which will hold three at a time. You can check the thread, the current ones are a Hudson Twin H, a Z28 Cross Ram and a Testarossa along the "Flatheads to Boxers theme". The Avanti engines I got recently are to recreate the R series R2, R3, R4 & R5. I am currently outfitting one room as a restoration shop while the other one will continue on as the engine shop.Sounds great Pat, I like your garage diorama... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithJackson Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 This came in the mail yesterday. I had to get it because, after all, you can't win the Ausieball Run without a crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 (edited) My final eBay purchase from last week. An original issue SMP 1958 Impala convertible. This one gives me all 6 of the 1958 annuals ,,,and all in convertibles. Not an easy thing to do I might add.. All in all, I cant complain what I have paid out for them,,,especially what I've seen the Pontiac and the Buick sell for . The most expensive one was the Edsel ,,,But its also easily the best condition out of the 6 kits ( edit text and picture - I forgot about the 1958 Imperial ) Edited March 10, 2016 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Picked up an original issue '68 GT-500 chassis with a complete partly built SOHC dual quad engine; valve covers are on backwards as usual - hope they'll come off easily. This will go into the '58 Ford; it was really my first choice but I didn't have a complete one in my parts stash. Also got a batch of vintage peel-and-hopefully-stick upholstery, both flocked and vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 My final eBay purchase from last week. An original issue SMP 1958 Impala convertible. This one gives me all 5 of the 1958 annuals ,,,and all in convertibles. Not an easy thing to do I might add.. All in all, I cant complain what I have paid out for them,,,especially what Ive seen the Pontiac and the Buick sell for . The most expensive one was the Edsel But its easily the best shape starting out of the 5 . Looks like you've been a busy boy Bill! Kind of cool to see them all lined up like that. It will be even cooler when they're done. I have the Pontiac, Buick & Ford already built. I never went after the Chevy or the Edsel just because they're both available in modern kits. The '59 Plymouth is nice too! Very tough to find in original kit form! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Looks like you've been a busy boy Bill!Kind of cool to see them all lined up like that.It will be even cooler when they're done.I have the Pontiac, Buick & Ford already built.I never went after the Chevy or the Edsel just because they're both available in modern kits. The '59 Plymouth is nice too!Very tough to find in original kit form! SteveBusy is an understatement. The past 10 days put a hurting on my bank account. After I took that that pic this afternoon ,,It made me think if I need to concentrate on this lineup as to be all 5 finished by the end of 2016 .I was poking around MCW and Scale finishes sites today to ck color choices and see If I need to get on the ball and order paint if needed. I've been thinking either the 58 Edsel or the 58 Ford will be a light yellow exterior with maybe a bronze color interior ,,,not sure which yet The Bonneville is done , I just recently replaced the AMT generic wheels with Modelhaus promo versions,,,,SO much better looking of a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lownslow Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) 45$ worth of styrene 16 feet by 4 feet and some petg for vaccuforming Edited March 10, 2016 by Lownslow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Busy is an understatement. The past 10 days put a hurting on my bank account. After I took that that pic this afternoon ,,It made me think if I need to concentrate on this lineup as to be all 5 finished by the end of 2016 .I was poking around MCW and Scale finishes sites today to ck color choices and see If I need to get on the ball and order paint if needed. I've been thinking either the 58 Edsel or the 58 Ford will be a light yellow exterior with maybe a bronze color interior ,,,not sure which yet The Bonneville is done , I just recently replaced the AMT generic wheels with Modelhaus promo versions,,,,SO much better looking of a car Edsel was definitely not afraid to experiment with color combos in '58. Some of the most unusual 2-tone & 3-tone paint jobs I've ever seen were on '58 Edsels. Some were so bizarre, that they actually looked good! If your thinking of pale yellow, consider the "Charcoal Brown" in the coves & carry it over into the interior MCW carries that color as "Silver Mocha". I just love that color! Here are a couple of oddball combos to consider. One of the most unusual colors, so unusual I couldn't find a photo, was "Jonquil Yellow" & "Sunset Coral"! Try and wrap your head around that one! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Sadly I can't keep up with you guys, and not by a narrow margin. So I got me this for cheap. Instantly turned around the tyres to make those gaudy whitewalls disappear. I was honestly surprised a bit by what a chunk that Chevy is. It really occupies some real estate. Stay tuned, this is going to end up in the Diecast section, for some serious pimpage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBuick Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Picked up these 1/64's on clearance today at Hobby Lobby. '68 Buick GS and Eleanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 got a kind of old union-heller 330 p4, but it was sealed in plastic coat. so I am the first person who open it in maybe so many years, i just love this feeling. also the intro book is totally yellow fade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just got this little gem in the post this morning. Not sure if I will build it or not ? VERY COOL!! -I'd build it! I've heard that its a VERY fussy kit to build. Hope you do!, i'd love to see it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 If I do build it I think I would have to make the doors work. I think I would have to try to get/make a pink panther too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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