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  1. Erik Smith
    Estafette is totally cool too. If I remember correctly, I ordered the Mehari and other van thing direct from Heller a couple years ago and price and shipping was reasonable.
  2. Erik Smith
    I got mine today - seems the P.O. “tried” to deliver three times then gave up and didn’t bother to tell me they had it. Anyhow... Very nice kit that could EASILY be done as a close to stock street machine thing R something. The body looks to be darn close to a stock 240 - even the trunk access gas cap things are molded shut. I got the PE set and I’ll post a photo here in a bit. Here is the PE set - is it worth the money? I don’t know. The gas tank gets a PE cover and a few other chassis parts but they actually look pretty good as molded...
  3. Erik Smith
    Yay! The Gordini is back!
  4. Erik Smith
    Wow. Really cool. The link for the carbs goes to a side draft carb - any place to get the down draft? I would be interested... Awesome!
  5. Erik Smith
    I like the wheel cover choice. Very 80’s.
  6. Erik Smith
    Up on all four...
  7. Erik Smith
    Haha. Nice. I like it.
  8. Erik Smith
    Anybody else get their preorders in... This model still mystifies me - in a good way. I know only 3% of US buyers will care about it...but I’m exited.
  9. Erik Smith
    Here’s a close up of the wheels:
  10. Erik Smith
    Or google “seamless denim pattern”. Should be some free ones and you can put as many pieces together as you need, then print out a decal.
  11. Erik Smith
    Fireball Modelworks makes two replacements with correct bow.
  12. Erik Smith
    First model kit I ever built. Cool. Does it have a copyright on the box? Just curious.
  13. Erik Smith
    Yup. I actually don’t know how much difference there is between polished aluminum and regular chrome at 1:25 scale, especially on a small part like a wheel. I’ve never sprayed them side by side to compare...
  14. Erik Smith
    Yeah, I think they’re supposed to be XT Commandos? Also interesting on the front flares - the “Stroppe” Baja I believe only had rear flares. I like the new wheels - maybe - if they are correct size. They look deeper than the first set. Cool model though.
  15. Erik Smith
    Oh man, great looking model. Excellent work. Does anybody else cringe seeing the model laying on its side on that cement looking surface?
  16. Erik Smith
    There was a likelihood the TPP would have rolled back then eliminated the Chicken Tax, but I think that’s off the block for now.
  17. Erik Smith
    Thanks Jonathon. Good video. Ugh. I really don’t need anymore models, but how can you turn down an economy van that probably shouldn’t even be a model?
  18. Erik Smith
    I second the Alclad II Steve mentions above. I use it on lots, well, most of my chassis parts. The great thing about an airbrush is you can use just about any paint you want - just thin it and spray it. I use Testors enamels, Tamiya acrylics, old Floquil enamels (actually one of the best for airbrushing!)...you have access to all the paints and colors. You can even use nail polish...
  19. Erik Smith
    I just did. They are pretty easy to find! Not counting on the decals still being good - probably have to make a copy, but still. My plan is to build it OOB - ugly/cool/funky as it is...
  20. Erik Smith
    Wow. Original paint! Beautiful car. Amazing.
  21. Erik Smith
    Nice - Looking forward to the Toyota van review... My 240 has been in San Francisco since January 4...?
  22. Erik Smith
    Tamiya masking tape.
  23. Erik Smith
    I think that’s close to the size of my entire car.
  24. Erik Smith
    I like those decals. Was that an actual model or a made up custom?
  25. Erik Smith
    I like Detail Master too. If you can find the older packages, they used to put in A LOT more wire. I think I got a package of yellow (the new yellow is metallic looking too, so I avoid it) and it has 8 feet - versus the 2 they do now - for the same price - on eBay.
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