Scuderia Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for the heads-up Jason. I know someone posted a phone number not long ago off of their catalog. Is that info the same still?
Abell82 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Yes I believe so, the number I have is 410 768 three6four8 He asks that you call between 9am-5pm M-F EST I believe. Someone correct me if I am wrong, please. Also I think you can place your order via email his email is replmincomd@aol.com . If you want to place an order that way? Edited May 8, 2012 by Abell82
Glen Thomas Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 Hey guys, I'm getting back into the modeling deal, it's a tough game to stay focused in, haha. I came upon this thread in my search for a Mustang Coupe body. What I do may interest some of you and some of you may be bored to death by it. I build Fox Body 1/24th scale versions of local racers Mustang Mini Stocks. Some of you may or may not know that many racers choose to use the Coupe Mustang as from what I'm told, "it handles better" than it's Hatchback brother. Herein lies the problem. I have currently been taking the 93 Cobra kit and making it resemble a coupe by altering the C pillars. See link below. http://www.randyayersmodeling.com/modelingforum/viewtopic.php?t=61900&highlight=. As intrigued as I am by the currently available coupe body, I have never worked with resin and wouldn't know the first place to start. Does anyone know what the scale of the MAD coupe body is? because if I get one, and I plan on it real soon if its the right scale, I need to put the 87-93 nose on it to accurately depict the model year that I have to build. Any help at all would be awesome. Thanks guys! -Glen Thomas
Glen Thomas Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 Thank You Kris. Quick question for you on the body having never worked with resin before. Is it possible to take the nose off of a 87-93 plastic model, and affix it to your body?
Glen Thomas Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 I know I would have to use the hood to, so will that all transfer from say an AMT 1/25th scale kit? Is that the car your kit is molded off of?
Kris Morgan Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 Here is my site www.madmodeling.com It lists everything that come in the kit. The hood is included. This is a transkit intended to use the AMT 87-88 as the donor. If you are builing a race car and, do not need everything in the kit (say the interior parts) Pm or, email me. We can work out a price according to what parts you need.
MsDano85gt Posted September 21, 2012 Posted September 21, 2012 This thread is very interesting, if revell does come out with the. Coupe - I'm going to try my best to make some sail panels for it to make 79-86 versions, right now I've been scooping up all the older mpc fox kits, only able to get one pace car so far have a couple wild breeds ( have ss) molded in the body insted of 5.0 a couple turbo cobras, a couple snake bites, 2 of the gt kits. One anivarsary, one of the red gt, and other various fox kits from revell monogram. - I own a 1985 gt
Abell82 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 I was cruising ebay a few weeks ago, and stumbled on an auction, for a Reliable Resin Mustang LX. Only it wasn't being sold as such, and the casting looked HORRIBLE. They have been popping up on a regular basis since that first one, so I decided to get one and see what they were like. So I bid on one. But I was out bid. However, the next day I got a second chance offer. Just as another one was placed on Ebay.So I waited, and I bid on the new auction even lower then the first. Big surprise I lost the second auction as well. BUT again I got a second chance offer. So I bit. Let's see just how bad one of these castings is I thought. So here are the pics of the "repops" which this seller is casting. And whom by the way gives NO credit to the original caster for... So anyway... Here is the body:
Abell82 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 The interior: Notice how rough the door panels are, as well as how much of the console arm rest mount is missing.... With a bright light behind it...
whale392 Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Holy Cow, Jason.......that looks absolutely HORRIBLE. The level of casting integrity is pitiful on that. It looks like shaped elephant snot. If I received that I would be PISSED! Hope you didn't bid that much on it. And I see a convertible interior tub with a package shelf added.....LAME.
Abell82 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 The front bumper: The Hood: Not too bad, until you see how thick one side is... This is actually a double casting, where the resin set up before the mold was completely closed, OR the caster tried to "recast" a flawed part.
Abell82 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) I did get a free gift however... A hood which has nothing to do with my purchase, but is some what better then the stuff I did order??? Edited February 24, 2013 by Abell82
Casey Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 Didn't you see the disclaimer?- "Not for the novice or faint at heart"
Maindrian Pace Posted February 24, 2013 Posted February 24, 2013 That body may make a good dirt track car, but I don't see it as useful for anything else; other than the resin LX collection of assorted oddities. -MJS
Abell82 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) On 2/24/2013 at 7:15 AM, Maindrian Pace said: ... other than the resin LX collection of assorted oddities. -MJS I like that. Disclaimer: For those following along please don't misunderstand, I knew these were bad, I was just curious to see how bad, and though others might be as well. Anyhow for those that might be interested. I took the time to wash off the Vaseline? (serious mold release issue) and cut the resin into shape. So 4.5 hours later here is what I am left with. The window "plugs"... These things are about a 1/4 inch thich in some places. They are actually thicker, in the wide places, then the body should be. The Body... Even if you are an expert, with resin you should still think twice on this one. Everything is there, and then some. It will require many more hours of prep before this body is buildable. Edited March 27, 2013 by Abell82
Abell82 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) The interior : It was so thin in one spot, that I broke a piece out, trying to wash off all the mold release... Again notice the door panels... Edited March 27, 2013 by Abell82
Rob Hall Posted February 25, 2013 Posted February 25, 2013 Wow..that one is hideous. The old AAM one I have is pretty decent.
Abell82 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) The Hood... Left side... Not so bad, a little thick but workable. The right side... On the body... Whoo Buddy!! The front bumper:... I can only assume the liquid looking stuff is from the caster trying to fill a void with new resin, that was not mixed properly, or atleast didnot set up correctly. possibly due to the caster pouring it on top of the mold release? *Edit: adding pics back in. Edited March 27, 2013 by Abell82
Abell82 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Posted February 25, 2013 On 2/25/2013 at 2:36 AM, Rob Hall said: Wow..that one is hideous. The old AAM one I have is pretty decent. So you wouldn't want to trade? I usually try to get 2 or 3 from a caster before I post a review. For this caster, I think I'll stick to just one.
whale392 Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 I understand completely what you are doing, Jason. I just can't believe you let your hard-earned cash go to this........blob. It makes Dons actually look good!
shucky Posted February 26, 2013 Posted February 26, 2013 Wow, that is some hideous resin casting. I'd be ashamed of myself for evening selling such an item.
Abell82 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) For the record this is clearly just a recast of the Reliable Resin Mustang LX. The caster appears to be recasting Reliable resin and AF/X?? bodies? and possibly others. On 2/26/2013 at 4:34 AM, Kris Morgan said: i will bite my tounge on this one. Actually, Kris, If I were you I'd be pretty concerned, as this guy seems to LOVE trying to "recast" other peoples product. Who knows, whom or what may be next? On 2/26/2013 at 3:51 AM, whale392 said: I understand completely what you are doing, Jason. I just can't believe you let your hard-earned cash go to this........blob. It makes Dons actually look good! You know what they say about a fool and his money... (LOL!) Actually I am confident I can make it look halfway decent when the time comes. Edited February 27, 2013 by Abell82
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