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I think cheap is a touch harsh. then again,,,,maybe not. BUT I'll use myself as an example here. I have no problem paying the current average price point ,,,which seems to be about $30 ea for modern tooled kits.,,,,,,, IF ,,,,,,,,,the modern tooled kit is right . Even though I'm of the time period when $5.99 was the norm for many years. But I realize the past is past and we live in the now. and except it for what it is,,,,or do we ? I chose to support the manufactures with my money IF and ONLY if the product is a quality one. I'll use the 2 modern kits that have my interest. The Revell 1970 Cuda and the Moebius 1965 Plymouth. Neither of which is very close to correct. What makes it worst is BOTH supposedly used CAD software to engineer and tool up from scratch. The Cudas over exaggerated wheel lips and to low of a body line shouldn't happen. Then we have the Moebius Plymouth with its fat lip looking leading edge of a roof combined with the hardly there door opening gaps. WHY and HOW did this happen in the 1st place. If both of these were done right, I would be buying a lot more of them I assure you . If the upcoming Mobeius 1965 AFX Plymouth suffers the same roof issue. I will probably buy , one, maybe 2 and not the dozen or so I have plans for . IMO, the primary issue is all the test run cars All go to the same people to critique it. Which may be fine,,,or maybe its not. Said person may be an expert on the 1968 Chevelle, but know nothing about the 1988 Mustang. Neither of which interests me so I have not held or plan to get either one to see with my own eyes . I'm not trying to bash said people in any way shape or form . its just one persons opinion. If I'm wrong someone PLEASE enlighten me . I'm well aware of the issues with the talked about 63 Ford. Which is mainly the interior. But give the body to a 1963 Galaxie aficionado and I'm told its extremely close to the 1/1 and this kit was designed WHEN 1962 or maybe 1963 ??????? Once completed on on the shelf one cant see the interior, yet the body is out there for the world to see . and 1st impressions are EVERYTHING That said , I have ZERO problem waiting an extra six months for a product to arrive once its announced. IF it rights and to me the body HAS to be right to get me to open my wallet wider and wider.
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Upcoming Car Kit News from NNL Motor City
gtx6970 replied to tim boyd's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I'll be in few several of the AFX Plymouths ......at least. -
Ive got a few of these already . And at a lot less then Im sure retail will be in this one
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Grumpy's Toy IX 1972 Vega rebuild
gtx6970 replied to magicmustang's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Nice collection . Ive got most of them Would like to find a clean Dyno Don maverick -
AMT M&H Racemaster Dragster Slicks & Parts Pack Tires
gtx6970 replied to Gregg's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Wow. I could really use the wheels out of this pack -
1966 American Coupe TypeC w/Blond Girls Figure by Hasegawa
gtx6970 replied to 89AKurt's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Think even those are $5....and for long time. -
1966 American Coupe TypeC w/Blond Girls Figure by Hasegawa
gtx6970 replied to 89AKurt's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
No where else can you get a cute bikini clad blond for $3 ,,,and ONLY $3 LOL -
so far so good. keep in mind but the Dana rear axle was never avail in a 1962 Dodge. depending on how accurate your trying to be
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Anyone Getting Ready For Winter?
gtx6970 replied to OldTrucker's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Winter? Oh no no no no, and more no. Actually winter is one of the main reasons we relocated to southern Az from northern Ky last year. I'm actually working in the garage today ,,,,,, no shirt , short pants with an ice cold Dr Pepper I think the Temps are in the mid 80s and the sun is shining bright right now -
I know for a fact teactor supply stocks it. Or i should say all the ones I've been do.
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another air brush question.
gtx6970 replied to cobraman's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I've used the cheapie from harbor freight . And have zero complaints with them. I'll buy one. Use it the one time I need and airbrush and toss it.. -
I guess I'm lucky. I have an original issue 67 GTO hardtop, as well as an original issue 1966 GTO convertible
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Jo-Han '55 Pontiac and Olds parts
gtx6970 replied to Bucky's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Accucast was the resin side of the biz Okey Spalding had / has -
Moebius/Model king 65' Plymouth AWB box art
gtx6970 replied to Mr mopar's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
But no price -
Jo-Han '55 Pontiac and Olds parts
gtx6970 replied to Bucky's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I believe you are correct, best I remember there is no interior in mine. -
Jo-Han '55 Pontiac and Olds parts
gtx6970 replied to Bucky's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
neither one are particularly easiy to find parts for. my only advice is watch the ebay sellers who specilaize in old model parts , you might get lucky. I have the Pontiac I believe for a someday project but no extra parts -
something tells me thats photoshoped
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Moebius/Model king 65' Plymouth AWB box art
gtx6970 replied to Mr mopar's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I will be looking to be at least a half dozen, maybe more