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Here's a Youtube video of the kit, its Airfix release history and contents. Contents start at about 3:30. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVP__dIq_o4&ab_channel=ModelScaleKits

Jo, I know right! I just fixed that. Especially since my good friend peter31a has a 1931 Model A!

Thanks Scott, The blue car pictured is a McLaren. As to the model, I think it is a P1, but I'm not positive.

BC in general and Vancouver specifically are so beautiful. I would happily move there if only I could afford it.

Here are a few of the cars that I spotted while visiting Vancouver BC, August 12 - 19.

Purchases made from August 12 through 19, while in the Vancouver / Richmond area of BC. A shout out to gman (Greg Peters) who gave me LHS recommendations. On Sunday I decided to set out from Richmond and make the rounds to all three shops. Arrived at Burnaby Hobbies only to discover that it was closed on Sunday and Monday. The same was true of MagicBox Hobbies. So I ended back at Imperial Hobbies. This is a huge hobby shop with a good selection of everything (comics, figures, Gundam and all categories of kits). I was a little disappointed in that the JDM car kit selection was pretty sparse at the time of my visit. I did pick up the two recently issued Porsche kits. This was the first time I had seen them in NA boxes. Later in the week, I made it to MagicBox Hobbies. What an amazing hobby shop. They carried RC as well as kits. The JDM section was vastly better than that of Imperial. What really grabbed my attention was the tools / supplies section. I did not go wild, but only grabbed the NuNu MP4/2C.

Returned from Vancouver on August 19. gman, I sincerely appreciated your recommendations. I made it to Imperial Hobbies and MagicBox Hobbies. To quote Meatloaf... Two Out of Three Ain't Bad. Ken LOL! Recap in What Did You Get Today.

While visiting Vancouver, I spotted a 1915 Model T parked on a street in the Steveston area of Richmond, BC.

Greg, thanks for the input and Dan, thanks for the vote of confidence for Magic Box Hobbies.

Thanks Greg. I will start with Imperial Hobbies. If I get a chance, I will look into Burnaby Hobbies and Magic Box Hobbies. My main focus is my daughter's wedding. After that, hobby shopping will come next! LOL Again, thanks for the suggestions.

I will be in Richmond, BC from August 13th through the 17th. Are there any hobby shops, with kit selections, that might be recommended? Any advice will be appreciated.

For those primarily interested in automotive model offerings, 17:50

A different livery, but gives you an idea of how it builds up:

How cool is that! a two-story woody!

This is from the Createx Paints Youtube channel:

I can't believe all of the red flags that the driver/builder ignored, immediately before the accident occurred. The fact that he knew the brakes were substandard before taking the car out was telling as well.

You're in a good position right now, as far as projects go. I do hope you come across one of those Tamiya kits in the future. Many years ago, I spent time building the KTM kit with a nephew. Don't know about the other two, but the KTM kit is awesome.

I just nudged it back towards the Phone Booth! LOL

I have purchased from a few Japanese vendors on eBay, and never had a problem. I have even lucked in on some with free shipping. They have been legitimate. Free shipping usually means they are charging more, for the same kit, as some of their competitors. Mind you, free shipping means that it is going to be sent the cheapest (read slowest) way possible. If you aren't in a hurry, that doesn't matter. The longest I have ever waited was 19 weeks, for purchase from Hobby Search. They are a relatively big-name, non-eBay seller. I had given up on the order, but was pleasantly surprised in the end. one thing that has been consistent in all of my purchases from Japan is how well they have been packed.

Do you mean Hendrick Motorsports Chassis No. 2429, aka 'T-Rex'. This Jeff Gordon Monte Carlo was only raced once. It now resides, fully restored, in the Hendrick Motorsports Museum. I can't specifically tell you which "red" it was painted. Best to get in touch with the HMM to find out.

If you're not in a rush, the best option might be to find one/them on a contest vendor's table, or at a swap meet.. Right now I'm personally anticipating the return of the NNL East in 2023! There are always many amazing vendors that I will gladly give my $$$ to. LOL

Mike, I believe that those particular Tamiya motorcycle kits are long out of production. They would most likely only be available from private sellers, through eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Since they are out of production, they will most likely command a high price.

Late, but..... 19:40

Bruce, if I may, the wheels and tires look like they may be from Scale Production. They look like the Torq Thrust II.

I stopped at Pizza Nova to pick up my order and this Porsche (993?) was in the parking lot.