Ramfins59 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 I went on a little trip to another new hobby shop for me in Cranberry Township, PA today and this is what followed me home. What hobby shop was that Matthew... Maybe Hobby Express on Rte. 228 in the Lowe's Shopping Center...?? That's my favorite LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 What hobby shop was that Matthew... Maybe Hobby Express on Rte. 228 in the Lowe's Shopping Center...?? That's my favorite LHS. Yes, it was. It is sort of "local" for me, if you call a 60 mile drive "local"! That is my only problem now, when I lived in the Wheeling, WV area, I had three LHSs within 5 or 10 minutes of me, but now the closest to me in the Wintersville, OH area is one about 20 miles away, or just go the extra few miles to Wheeling that is now 30 miles and almost 45 minutes away, or head to the Pittsburgh area which is now just about the same drive as going to Wheeling. They have already became one of my new favorite "local" hobby shops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Yesterday got the Revell 427 '67 Camaro.Today was Toy Show time. Bought several bags of wheels (including I think a rare set of those Spyder things), and a huge bag of tires for $3--gotta be SOMETHING in there I can use, right? Silver Anniversary '78 Corvette promo with a couple scratches that should buff right out for $15, and a nice Grabber Green '70 Boss 302 diecast to go with my Red and Yellow ones for just $10. AMT Part Pack T body for $5--no other parts with that, just the complete body and turtledeck (with the tubbed rear wheels). Not a horrible deal, I can do something with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Norton Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 ....quite a bit lately,,,,AMT original annual Mach1 Mustang, MPC Malco Super Vette, MPC 69 original annual Corvette ht, another MPC 56/57 Vette mid 60s issue, AMT gasser series 40 Willys with dragstrip display, and a dirt track modified DTR/MPC 36 Chevy coupe..........the Ace.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) Got a few kits and wheel/tire combos from eBay over the last month or so... Edited August 8, 2016 by o-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Picked these up yesterday. My wife and i cut them off of a 53 GMC pickup in a farmer's yard. These were the only thing on the cab that was still undamaged. I figured they will make some nice yard art. Model related? Let's just say that they are reference material for my next weathered build. Lol! http:// Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Stumbled on this for a good price on ebay. Going to use them as a basis for a couple of fuel coupes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 From a buddy on facebook. 66 Skylark GS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russosborne Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Picked up the Revell '56 Chevy H-1373. Yes, the one with opening everything. Instructions have 1973 on them. I saw it a few months back at a place that sells toys/collectibles and train stuff mostly, but some older models as well. Went there today looking for this kit, and they still had it. Price of a new kit, $29.99. Seeing as these are way OOP I only cringed a little bit. Spent the last of my birthday money on it. No more models for a while. I built this and the 57 way back when, don't remember having any real issues with the opening stuff. This has pretty much moved up to be the next on the to be built list. Most likely just out of the box build, otherwise I tend to not get them done. Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 From a buddy on facebook. 66 Skylark GS.Nice Tommy!This is one of the few "intermediate" cars that I still have on my list of "ones to get".They don't come up very often. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) 1949 Volkswagen Split-Window Sunroof Sedan Resin Conversion kit from Best Model Car Parts. I am really happy about the quality of these resin castings! Now, how do I lower the Tamiya '66 ... Edited August 9, 2016 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Just came today. AMT '64 Bonneville. She has a couple of issues, but it's a good start. For some reason these '64s are pretty tough to find. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Nice Tommy!This is one of the few "intermediate" cars that I still have on my list of "ones to get".They don't come up very often. SteveI was just looking at them on eBay today. Wow, they go dear. I scored a couple restorable glue bombs off there a couple years ago. Should get to them someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Nice Tommy!This is one of the few "intermediate" cars that I still have on my list of "ones to get".They don't come up very often. SteveThey are good looking cars,and being a Buick fan it was hard to pass,also since it`s a open hood kit.Many of these look to be craftman style kits. Good score on the Bonneville,the hardtops arent easy to find. It looks pretty good. Fixing the window frame on one of these convertibles as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Yes, Mike, Best Model Car Parts resin kits are top notch. I have the Oldsmobile wagon kit and it's a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Nice Tommy!This is one of the few "intermediate" cars that I still have on my list of "ones to get".They don't come up very often. SteveI agree Tommy...been after parts for the one I have for years now...very lucky find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Just came today. AMT '64 Bonneville. She has a couple of issues, but it's a good start. For some reason these '64s are pretty tough to find. Steve Awesome find Steve...my mom owned a 64 HT once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Pretty stoked that this arrived today. Been looking for one for a while that wasn't ridiculously overpriced. Found this on Ebay, brand new, unopened packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 1949 Volkswagen Split-Window Sunroof Sedan Resin Conversion kit from Best Model Car Parts. I am really happy about the quality of these resin castings! Now, how do I lower the Tamiya '66 ...Looks like a very nice casting. Maby should pull the trigger on it. To lower the 66 is quite easy,you will see when you start out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 To lower the 66 is quite easy,you will see when you start out. Thanks for that, Tommy. I've done a few before but all copies of ones I had and never looked to lower ... this makes me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just scored an original annual AMT ’65 Vette roadster on ePay. A little more than I usually like to pay for a “glue bomb,” but this one comes with original box (the only original AMT ’63-’67 Corvette box I don’t already have), instructions, decals, and most of the original kit parts including the cut-down wraparound windshield I’ve been seeking for over a year. The thing looks horrible in the pics but I THINK it’s just a coat or two of AMT or Pactra Candy Pagan Gold over bare white plastic, which SHOULD strip right off. The soft up-top is on the body in the pics—hope it’s not glued on, or if it is, that it’s not too hard to separate. At any rate, I have a couple other ’65 Vette roadster bodies (though neither has a windshield frame at the moment) so I ought to be able to do SOMETHING with whatever comes in the box. Oh yeah, it’s got the semi-rare removable hardtop, too—was disappointed to see that Modelhaus had discontinued those when I submitted my epic Last Order Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Got the 240Z 'cause the Price was good and the McLaren to complete a Resin TrasnKit for the '72 Donohue/Sunoco Indy Winning Car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJake Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Aus Muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Aus Muscle Now that is cool..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJake Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Now that is cool..!Thank you, it is pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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