Johnt671 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Anybody know were I could find someone that sells floor shifters. I need one for a kit I'm building and have looked around at some casters I have bookmarked, but I'm not having any luck. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 That would be very easy to scratchbuild yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 That would be very easy to scratchbuild yourself.Yup. I did a tutorial down in the Tips section on an easy scratchbuild of a Hurst-type shifter, handle, and boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Yes you did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) I buy shifters by the bagful at Michaels. Here's one application (the long one). Edited June 5, 2016 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) There are companies out there that make scale reproductions of current aftermarket street and strip automatic shifters. If that is what you are looking for. I remember seeing 3 or 4 different styles recently, but can't remember the company. Sorry. Edit: Calnaga has the B&M Pro Stick listed on their site. Edited June 5, 2016 by Xingu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louie Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 I buy shifters by the bagful at Michaels. Here's one application (the long one). Now that looks great. So much better than any kit piece. That Shifter gives me a bunch of inspiration. Thanks. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalmad Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Pat , What are those ? Straight pins ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Yes you did... Thanks for looking that up and re-posting it. I just didn't have time to do so this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Pat , What are those ? Straight pins ?I think they call them round headed pins. I got them at Michaels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Thanks for all the tips. I tried using the round head pins but I couldn't get the bend right. Maybe I'll try again. I like the guide that Snake45 posted and that is just what I'm looking for. Looks like a trip to Michaels in the cards for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Thanks for all the tips. I tried using the round head pins but I couldn't get the bend right. Maybe I'll try again. I like the guide that Snake45 posted and that is just what I'm looking for. Looks like a trip to Michaels in the cards for me. Bring a good sized wallet if you intend to shop there. Just walking through the aisles of that store and other similar craft stores like it is dangerous, as it will give you all sorts of devilishly cool ideas to further your hobbying addiction. The dollhouse stuff in European G scale make nice furniture for our models in diorama form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Drake69, I hear you. I worked for Michaels for a little over ten years, until I retired. Even though I hadn't started modeling again, I'd get all kinds of ideas. I'm not the crafty type other than modeling so I had to get out quick. I do miss the employee discount. Last year on vacation in Florida, I found a Hobby Lobby near by. None close to me here in PA, and stocked up on some handy stuff and a couple of kits. My wife told me to stop before I was really done. Too bad, I was on a roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDSchindler Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Replicas and Miniatures of MD has 3 sets of floor shifters depending on your need. I picked these up from Norm at one of Mama's Boyz club meetings a couple of months back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks Brian. I looked in their site but didn't see those. I think I just used shifters in the search, but I don't recall. Edited June 8, 2016 by Johnt671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 I went back to the web site, but I can't find where these are listed.They would be perfect for what I need. This is frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Email Norm and ask for a price sheet. They are listed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacktruck67 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 how do you email Norm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xingu Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 It should have been on the website. It is also in the pinned aftermarket vendor topic.replmincomd@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 I just sent and e-mail to him. I'll post how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I'm stuck in a loop on this. If I go to the site for Replicas and Miniatures and click on contact it give a contact for Rocketfin. He did reply but said he didn't sell at shows and his name is Bruce. He attached a list of resin vendors to the e-mail from his site and going to R&M leads back to him.I'm going to try the other E-mail posted above for R&M and if that doesn't work out it will be time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) I'm stuck in a loop on this. If I go to the site for Replicas and Miniatures and click on contact it give a contact for Rocketfin. Norm has no website (never has) and the email link that was given by Michael is best for him. Norm will get back to you. I've known him for many years, and I see him on a regular basis at the CPMCC meetings (York, PA), and the MAMA club meetings in MD. In fact, there's a MAMA club meeting next weekend (the 18th) at the Greenbelt Community Center in Greenbelt, MD. I don't know where you are in PA, but I'm in South Central PA (Steelton, outside of Harrisburg), and it's about an hour and a half drive for me. His stuff is top notch, and definitely worth getting! OK, I see you're in the Luzerne County area. That's a bit of a drive for you as I used to live up in that area once upon a time. Nevertheless, Norm will get in touch with you if you dropped him a line. He's a bit busy these days (as are a lot of resin casters), but his items are well worth the wait. Edited June 10, 2016 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Thanks MR. O. After I did the last post I e-mailed to the aol address and he had already replied.I'm just a little north of Hazleton. Edited June 10, 2016 by Johnt671 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snacktruck67 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks MR. O. After I did the last post I e-mailed to the aol address and he had already replied.What is the email address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt671 Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 replmincomd@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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