Tom Geiger Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Originally got this for Christmas in 1985 I think, sent to me from my granddad who I didn't see often. He was a straight Chevy man and I'm sure that's why he picked this one out. I lived in Europe as a kid, so I'd send my grandparents back in the states long lists of Mopar models I wanted (1969-1972 time frame). They must've left the list at home because they'd send me Tom Daniel cars in response! They probably thought those were colorful and kid-like. I was not a happy camper!
gwolf Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I lived in Europe as a kid, so I'd send my grandparents back in the states long lists of Mopar models I wanted (1969-1972 time frame). They must've left the list at home because they'd send me Tom Daniel cars in response! They probably thought those were colorful and kid-like. I was not a happy camper! Oh man, that's bad!
Lownslow Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 25$ of this stuff goes a long way, better than tamiya
unclescott58 Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 25$ of this stuff goes a long way, better than tamiya What is it?
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Got several Chebby LS engine reference books and swapping guides on the way. Guess it's time to step up to a somewhat "modern" engine.
Ron Hamilton Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 I was able to get one of these from a hobby shop which unfortunately is going out of business. When, and if I build it, those wheels will have to go.
ChrisBcritter Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Delivered this afternoon: most of a '64 Continental. Mainly I needed the body for another '64 that turned out to be badly messed up under the three coats of black and white paint I stripped off (like "the previous paint was gouged off with a knife" messed up). This one's got some minor warp issues on the RF fender and a glue blob on the LR quarter, but has never been sanded, and will get a purple bath tonight. I'll salvage the roof from the other one to make a '65 convertible into a sedan (since the Missing Link repop didn't happen). This one's engine, taillight lenses and hood ornament will complete my '62 sedan, and the rest goes to the parts stash.
smellyfatdude Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 The lhs here finally got the new Revell ' 57 Bel Air ragtop.
The70judgeman Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Stopped in at Model Empire today. My favorite Lambo on clearance. For that price...heck yeah! Complete kit like new. Built one as a kid...hopefully I can get the doors to work this time. And, the Mustang for something a little different for me.
High octane Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Good haul Andy as I need to get to the "Empire" one of these days.
AC Norton Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 got the original amt hillbilly hauler 34 ford pickup with the pop up display, mib, and the new round2 issue awb 65 mustang funny car...
dieseldawg142 Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) ........ Edited May 11, 2018 by dieseldawg142
DynoMight Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Messed up paint on a '69 Chevelle I was working on. That soon found its way to the shelf..
2000-cvpi Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 So I am in Milwaukee for the weekend and I had to stop at Model Empire after all the great comments that I have read about the shop. It didn't let my high expectations down. The store is more than what I had hoped for, the selection of kits was excellent and they had some Trumpeter kits that I have wanted to buy for a while. I bought a lot of kits and I will post pictures when I get home. I wish that I lived closer, but I will come back whenever possible.
The70judgeman Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 @Corey- About what time were you there today? I believe I was there around noon today.
ChrisBcritter Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Update on the Continental: It had one '64 and one '61-63 taillight lens - '64 is smaller, in case you're scrounging . Had to glue the '64's bottom to a thick scrap of red sprue and reshape it to fit the '62 bezel. If you asked me what skill I use the most lately fixing up old AMT kits, I'd have to say "Whittling." Edited August 17, 2014 by ChrisBcritter
2000-cvpi Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 @Corey- About what time were you there today? I believe I was there around noon today. About 330 to 4ish. I didn't pay attention to my watch unfortunately, I was too busy wandering the isles with my mouth open in wonder.
Daddyfink Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Today was the Lower Left Coast NNL and it was great. I was there as a vendor and this is what I spent some of my profits on! This is a bit more detail on the bus, it is from ARII and it is supposed to be in 1/32 scale, but, I think it may be a bit bigger than that And here is the lovely Jungle Pam to give the bus some scale. Should make for a fun project!
Nick Notarangelo Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 I got today a original 1962 kit of a 1934 ford coupe/convertible with only one part missing and that's one of the custom front suspension trailing arms and the body was cracked in half,I got it at a thrift store for 15 bucks and the box was in excellent shape and it even has the decals and the monogram catalog from 1962. I am trying to find out if they made any more of these kits over the year'so I can get the one part that's missing?,And how much is this kit worth? I will post pics later.
jaydar Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 I got fantastic weather today so I could get my vinyl decals on my Ram. Like I said in an earlier post, they're matte black for a subtle look. So, here you go Carl! The only thing I can think of that would make them cooler is if they were reflective like they did back in the '60's & '70's. Nice look, but isn't that going to be a pain in the butt when you wax? Joe.
Kennyboy Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 Hey Jesse, Nice grab on the 917K and of course another Datsun!
Mark Posted August 17, 2014 Posted August 17, 2014 I got today a original 1962 kit of a 1934 ford coupe/convertible with only one part missing and that's one of the custom front suspension trailing arms and the body was cracked in half,I got it at a thrift store for 15 bucks and the box was in excellent shape and it even has the decals and the monogram catalog from 1962. I am trying to find out if they made any more of these kits over the year'so I can get the one part that's missing?,And how much is this kit worth? I will post pics later. The custom parts are only in that first issue. You might still be able to locate one, though. The basic kit has been reissued a a street rod and the ZZ Top Eliminator, the street rod ("Early Iron") issues (coupe or cabriolet) should have the body with no alterations. The ZZ Top and Thom Taylor issues may have the body "smoothed up" a bit. You should be able to track down an unaltered body; that is, if the one you have can't be fixed.
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