A modeler named mike

So true.. Yes I know I'm a couple of years past this conversation but I wanted to join in because this particular MPC kit THE ONE ARMED BANDIT holds near and dear memories for me. I built one as a kid when it first came out. It was purchased for me by my Grandmother who I spent the summers months with. Each weekend we would go into town to shop. I would always end up with a model kit to build. I've been trying to score one but they always seem to go for an ungodly amount. The last one I bid on at eBay went for $156.00 and it was not in that great of shape. Last week I got a hit from eBay that another kit came up at $249.99 buy now. Not long after it was posted I received an offer of $$219.00 for the kit. Before I could jump on it it was gone. To me the memories this kit brings is priceless to me but I'm not a rich man and recently retired. I did finally score one! and it was on eBay. The kit was all there with some parts painted but complete with good decals. It was buy now at $199.99. I contacted the seller to thank them for the reduction of price but because of the painted parts I'd only be interested in paying $150.00 for the kit. I was amazed that the seller messaged me that he had reduced the price once again so I could purchase it at my offered price. Some may say I'm silly for paying that much for a kit. I don't. You can't put a price on something that brings back found memories. As for eBay.. I've gotten some killer deals and yes I too have seen some asinine prices on kits there too. Thanks for listen to my ramblings..

Not sure what the heck is going on but some how I've repeated the same thing over and over after the site tells me to verify myself? Sorry guys!

Smoked up Windows? Maybe Cheech and Chong have turned to being lifeguards at the local beach..? I was pretty excited when I first ran across the announcement of this kit but that initial luster has faded...but I'll probably twist my own arm and pick one up anyway. I'd love to see a reissued version of the aurora meat wagon or '39 La Salle hearse model kit in a one piece bodies. Wishful thinking?

Smoked up Windows? Maybe Cheech and Chong have turned to being lifeguards at the local beach..? I was pretty excited when I first ran across the announcement of this kit but that initial luster has faded...but I'll probably twist my own arm and pick one up anyway. I'd love to see a reissued version of the aurora meat wagon or '39 La Salle hearse model kit in a one piece bodies. Wishful thinking?

Thanks so much Tom! I really appreciate the info. I believe we have meant quite a few years ago at either an NNL East show or at a Mid Atlantic NNL show. Gosh I miss those shows and can't wait till some normalcy comes around again so we can all enjoy the talents and talk of modeling...Thanks..Mike

I'm in the process of looking for a grill, front bumper, rear bumper and tail lights for a AMT 61 Buick special wagon model kit that was built but missing these parts. I was wondering if I was to purchase a 61 buick special wagon promo model would the parts needed fit the built kit? Anyone with this knowledge please help...thanks..Mike

Thanks! and Hello to you. You do look a bit familiar? Lol.. I stop by from time to time to listen to worthy opinions and insights on kits that I'm interested in purchasing. I've missed out on numerous Marlins on eBay's auctions and I just couldn't let this one slip away. Funny thing is..when I was a kid I thought they were a odd/ugly car. This kit will sit nestled on a shelf along with many others waiting to be brought to live..that is..when I can get the time to build them.

I too have been trying to score a 66 Marlin kit (molded in blue) for sometime and I just picked one up from eBay yesterday. I never thought I'd be paying well over $100.00 for a model kit although I have several times now for some hard to find complete kits.