cobraman Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Got a pre wired distributor so I can finish the engine in my AWB Mustang. Oh ya. and another Cobra for the collection. : )
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Lovely little Alfa, Christian. I worked on those for a couple of years. Remarkably nimble and willing cars. What scale, and who makes it?
AC Norton Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 ......went hobby shop hunting this morning,,rare for me to run too far, but worth it today....AMT 36 FORD, AMT 65 GALAXIE, AMT 66 GALAXIE, AMT 72 NOVA BEVERLY HILLS COP VERSION, TWO- AMT 62 BELAIRS , and LINDBERG 64 DODGE MAVERICK S/S....all seven on sale for good prices as well......happy week end,,,,,,the Ace.......
SfanGoch Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 I picked up the AMT '36 Ford and AMT 1967 Shelby GT-350. Happy with the latter; disappointed with the former.
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 I picked up the AMT '36 Ford and AMT 1967 Shelby GT-350. Happy with the latter; disappointed with the former.What about the '36 disappointed you? For me, it was the not-too-good re-tool of the chopped top, but the nice new chrome steel wheels and tires kinda made up for it.The original tops were the devil to make fit well, but looked great if you put enough effort in them. I'm not wild about the slightly different proportions the new roof section though, and the fit is at least as bad as the originals.
SfanGoch Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 (edited) For starters, the right side of the interior tub is twice as thick as the driver side. The left side of the fender assembly has some pretty deep gouges on the edge of the L/F fender and running board where it seems to have been snipped from the sprue. You are correct about the fit of the roof. To say it's lousy is being generous. Nice Firestones, though. Edited February 20, 2016 by SfanGoch
Roadrunner Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 One more for my meager pile, purchased as much for '53 being the year I was hatched, as anything. It may also serve as the basis for one of my holiday vehicles, quite possibly Halloween.
cobraman Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Nice truck kit. I want to build something from the year I was "hatched " but can only find a 51 Chevy or a 51 Henry J. Must keep looking as neither one of those appeal to me much.
Roadrunner Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Nice truck kit. I want to build something from the year I was "hatched " but can only find a 51 Chevy or a 51 Henry J. Must keep looking as neither one of those appeal to me much. Well, I have no affinity for this truck, specifically, but it was either this or the '53 Victoria (which I may also get), and the truck was available today, but the Victoria was not.
disabled modeler Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Well, I have no affinity for this truck, specifically, but it was either this or the '53 Victoria (which I may also get), and the truck was available today, but the Victoria was not. Kevin...at least its a good kit lots of possibilities for building it...also comes with cool accessories. I built many of them as a kid.
WizPorsche944 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Super excited the 914 is finally out ! Found it today at Hobbytown. Also picked up the Opel on clearance.
Junkman Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Lovely little Alfa, Christian. I worked on those for a couple of years. Remarkably nimble and willing cars.What scale, and who makes it?Thanks!It's 1:24 scale.Who makes it is a bit of a mystery. It first was part of a series for the Italian motoring magazine Quattroruote.Then it was reissued as part of a magazine series for the "Centennario", Alfa's 100 year jubilee.The issue I have is marketed by a company called Leo Models.There have been several rumours as to who actually makes the models, but it says Made in China on the bottom.They actually look better in real life, than on the photos. I have quite a few of these 1:24 "magazine models".Should show them in the Diecast section, really, there is quite some interesting stuff available.
vintagercr Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 I picked up the 67 Charger and 69 Barracuda. Glad to see the 914 is out.
berr13 Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Bought a Johan 1963 Plymouth yesterday at a contest here in San Antonio, for $18! It's untouched, with a good box, and complete except for the continental kit and some weird exhaust pieces. It's going to make a good builder.
Roadrunner Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Kevin...at least its a good kit lots of possibilities for building it...also comes with cool accessories. I built many of them as a kid.I haven't opened it yet, but it appears that there are tons of additional parts that may come in handy for other projects, as I'll be building this one box stock, like I usually do.
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Bought a Johan 1963 Plymouth yesterday at a contest here in San Antonio, for $18! It's untouched, with a good box, and complete except for the continental kit and some weird exhaust pieces. It's going to make a good builder.$18.00 is a steal!!Still one of the kits I have to add to my collection.I had one years ago, but who knows what happened to it. Steve
disabled modeler Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 I haven't opened it yet, but it appears that there are tons of additional parts that may come in handy for other projects, as I'll be building this one box stock, like I usually do. Kevin...Yep it comes with some cool stuff....nice to see the all the original parts/options still with it.
every second counts Posted February 21, 2016 Posted February 21, 2016 Got a 55 stepside pickup street machine, 56 supercharged chevy and a 57 chevy nomad, all for 30 bucks. happy camper
berr13 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 $18.00 is a steal!!Still one of the kits I have to add to my collection.I had one years ago, but who knows what happened to it. SteveI know, it is! The seller also had a Johan '64 Dodge super stock, but I figured I'd better rein it in...I'd already bought an armor model, three AMT showcases, a box full of AeroMaster paints, and a Revell '59 Corvette. I love the IPMS event here--it's well-managed and attracts a bunch of great models for the contest, from both Texas and Mexico.
花火 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 (edited) I won three bids last weekend. One Tamiya A442B, one union-heller 512S and one protar Lancia LC2 in a metal body. Will arrive soon.. beside of Heller Peugeot 905, I got another one... Edited February 22, 2016 by 花火
Olskoolrodder Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 A 1995 dealer promo of an S10 ZR2,and a shiney new Dremel model 3000 to pick up the slack from my ol dcheapy Dremel
High octane Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 That IS sweet!I had a "mint" '60 Edsel convertible kit many years ago, but the key word is "had." Yes I wish that I still had it today, but it's not on the top of my list.
Mr Stock Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) Well I love glue bombs and rescuing old builtups, managed to get this boxfull for a very good price a few days ago. All were built between 1965-67 by the same young chap here in the UK, he brush painted everything in a kaleidescope of colours, and man did he use a lot of tube glue!! There's a couple of rarer bits here, an original AMT Ala Kart, an AMT 64 Tempest convertible and a Johan 65 Chrysler 300 Edited February 23, 2016 by Mr Stock
om617 Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Some good ones in there Gary. Is the Charger on the left a 66 by MPC? They dont exactly grow on threes. Got my package from Missing Link and the donor. It`s a really nice transkit with photo-etch etc.
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