crazyjim Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 Just passed by my LHS and bought this. Always wished to bought a GTR.... I built that kit. Very nice. I just LOVE the lines of the Skyline.
Roadrunner Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 I'm intrigued by the Challenger box, Bill,... MPC kit?
Xingu Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 Just added that '70 MPC Challenger to my list of kits to keep an eye out for. Nice deal you got there.
Roadrunner Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 Just added that '70 MPC Challenger to my list of kits to keep an eye out for. Nice deal you got there.I may have to hunt one of those down myself, just to see how it compares to the AMT and Revell/Monogram kits.
Snake45 Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 I may have to hunt one of those down myself, just to see how it compares to the AMT and Revell/Monogram kits. I've been playing with a LIndberg '72 or '74 or whatever it is lately. Body shape doesn't seem too bad (of course, I'm not a Challenger expert). I think I can get a pretty sharp looking Pro Touring out of the thing.
Roadrunner Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 I've been playing with a LIndberg '72 or '74 or whatever it is lately. Body shape doesn't seem too bad (of course, I'm not a Challenger expert). I think I can get a pretty sharp looking Pro Touring out of the thing. Interesting. While I'm primarily interested in the '70, I'd probably consider one of the others as well.
bismarck Posted July 25, 2016 Posted July 25, 2016 Revell AG 1/32 Bf 109 G-6. I've heard alot of good things about this particular kit, so i figured i'd see what all the noise was about. While not a Hasegawa Gustov, its pretty darn close!!! AND Revell got the shape of the spinner right on this one. I see quite afew more of these joining my 1/32 Geschwader!!!
Rob Hall Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 I may have to hunt one of those down myself, just to see how it compares to the AMT and Revell/Monogram kits. The MPC Cudas and Challenger annuals are the best for body accuracy, IMO. Though they kept using Hemis through '74.
Snake45 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Interesting. While I'm primarily interested in the '70, I'd probably consider one of the others as well. Me too, but if I really wanted a nice one, I'd look at grafting the front and back ends of and AMT onto the Lindberg body. But as I said, I'm no Challenger expert at all, so don't take that as an endorsement. It looks like one to me, and the top's already on it. As I said, I just want to do SOMETHING with it, and think it will work okay for a modern Pro Touring.
gtx6970 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 I'm intrigued by the Challenger box, Bill,... MPC kit?Yep, Original MPC 1970 Challenger annual. In the auction also included a few pics of a 71 Challenger ( expensive and tough to find with a good body on it )As a general rule a 70 will sell in the $50 range, a clean 71 , can easily double that. I'm in it all for about $80 delivered. Needless to say I was a happy camper to open the box and find both kits were pretty decent AND complete.
gtx6970 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 I've been playing with a LIndberg '72 or '74 or whatever it is lately. Body shape doesn't seem too bad (of course, I'm not a Challenger expert). I think I can get a pretty sharp looking Pro Touring out of the thing. The Lindberg kits body is actually pretty accurate, and with a little work builds into a nice shelf piece. Its just the wrong year for my needs / interests.
Roadrunner Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks for the info on the Challengers, fellas. Given that it's one of my all time favorites (the '70 that is), I'll have to look into it further.
CapSat 6 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Today I got some resin parts from Fireball Models. They are really nice- some of the best I have ever seen (and I have seen LOTS of resin parts in my day), and I got them in about a week from when I ordered them. Everything you hear about Joseph and Fireball Models is absolutely true! I received: -1/24 Mopar Police car wheels (so nice I almost don't want to use them). & I think I need these in 1/25, too!!!-1/24 15" Minilite wheels- really, really nice. -1/25 Dodge Charger hubcaps (Bullitt-style). The Revell diecasts did not come with these and there hasn't been a source for these caps (except for the Danbury Mint Charger diecasts- and are you going to waste a $400 diecast for the wheelcovers?!?)- until now. These look perfect! They compare perfectly to the 1:1 cap I have in the basement (except that they are not dented & scratched!). - 1/25 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's in resin. These are the best T/A's I have ever seen in scale, hands down. I will need more!!!
Modlbldr Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Seriously awesome score!i ×2 Sure wish that had been me to find the Boondocker kits. Great find and price.Later- Edited July 26, 2016 by Modlbldr
disabled modeler Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Mail man dropped these off this afternoon. 2 very clean builtup Challengers. A complete - uncut UN-altered 70 and a clean 71 ( its had the funky rear spoiler glued to it so the deck lid will need some work. Paid less for the 2 than either one usually sells for and I got the trailer (unbuilt) and the decent 70 box SCORE !!!!!! Very nice score there Bill...! What trailer..?...its not the U-Haul style one is it..?...been looking for a few of them for a large diorama project.
gtx6970 Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 Very nice score there Bill...! What trailer..?...its not the U-Haul style one is it..?...been looking for a few of them for a large diorama project.yes. One 0f the Uhaul trailers...molded in purple.I have a couple..so do t really have a plan for this one if u need it
cobraman Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 A nice little package from Japan was waiting for me when I returned from vacation. It's a Daytona body kit in 1/24 scale . I hope to shove some parts from a Revell Cobra under it and have a nice display piece without engine or interior.
Ace-Garageguy Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 A nice little package from Japan was waiting for me when I returned from vacation. It's a Daytona body kit in 1/24 scale . I hope to shove some parts from a Revell Cobra under it and have a nice display piece without engine or interior. I'll be watching for that one. Looks like a really sweet body shell.
Mark Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 I've been playing with a LIndberg '72 or '74 or whatever it is lately. Body shape doesn't seem too bad (of course, I'm not a Challenger expert). I think I can get a pretty sharp looking Pro Touring out of the thing. The Lindberg Challenger (originally tooled by Palmer, for their PSM brand) was heavily cribbed from MPC's kit, as was their '70 Corvette.
cobraman Posted July 26, 2016 Posted July 26, 2016 I forgot this Cobra my wife found in a little store in Colorado. Normally she is reluctant to buy one because she has no idea what I have or don't have. I sometimes have a problem with that myself. : )
llcoco2001 Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Just passed by my LHS and bought this. Always wished to bought a GTR.... Love those 80's and early 90's GTR especially in GT5 and GT6!!!!
Crazy Ed Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Supplies and Kits from Hobbylinc.com. Not the quickest but they state that right upfront.
Roadrunner Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Plastruct is super excellent stuff, way better than Evergreen for the smaller diameter rods. Nice Haul.
Mr mopar Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 (edited) So Happy to score this today, Baldwin Motion Phase lll Corvette from the man himself Mr Gerry Chevaller of the ex- Mini exotic . enjoy i know i will...! this is what I'm going to do with it ! Edited July 30, 2016 by Mr mopar
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