What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)

[o-man]

Not a bunch of stuff. A C5R body, Viper motor, and a few wheel/tire combos,


While clearing some stuff from my Dad's crawl space, I found a few of my old models,

I know I can fix the Plymouth, but missing a bunch of stuff from the others

[Exotics_Builder]

My "haul" from the DuPage Toy Show today

 

 

 

 

[High octane]

I also attended the Wheaton swap meet at the DuPage Fairgrounds and picked up the 2016 edition of Model Cars Contest Issue and a few Hot Wheels for the grandson.

[ChrisBcritter]

Got back from the DuPage show a while ago; sold off a batch of model airplanes and picked up a complete Lindberg '64 Plymouth chassis, three sets of tires (including a set from the IMC Little Red Wagon/Mustang), Monogram '59 Caddy wheelcovers for my '60 Fleetwood, and this nice Crown Premiums '37 Studebaker pickup in State Farm markings (a dealer had several that had small flaws in the silver paint on the hood, so they were only $10 a pop!). The '37 Stude dealer album came from my dad; he got it about forty years ago when his company was getting rid of old stuff.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Absolutely nothing. 

Because...rather than continuing to buy more models that I may never get the time to build, I've decided to divert what I usually spend on the hobby towards the fund to Help Harry.

I think a lot of us could probably put off buying at least a model or two every month to send the funds instead to our good friend here who's needing our help.

In case you somehow haven't heard, our moderator Harry Pristovnik has a serious health issue, an expensive and painful proposition, and really needs financial assistance.

How about those of you who appreciate what Harry has done for this forum...working here for free for years...donate to his help fund some of the money you'd normally spend on your hobby?

For more information, please see the "HELP HARRY" thread pinned to the top of this column by clicking   http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/116986-help-harry/

Or go directly to his gofundme help fund page by clicking  https://www.gofundme.com/2pndgj5w?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

It's quick and easy to donate, and they accept all the major credit and bank cards.

Come on guys...he needs us.  

[slusher]

 

Well said, Bill easing his worry some will help him fight even more!

Edited September 26, 2016 by slusher

[Joe Handley]

Dad and I went to the Dupage show today too. Picked up the Atlantic, 300c Custom, Astro Supremes, and the Jimmy Flinstone resin idol heads and Caddy Shack Gopher.  Dad has decided to get back into the hobby and picked up the '41 Plymouth kit for himself! It'll be the first model Dad has built since I was 5...........and I just turned 40 last Friday...............

Edited September 26, 2016 by Joe Handley

[highway]

Orphans that begged for a new home from the 3 Rivers Automodelers show in Pittsburgh PA today. 

The 49 Ford and 1905 Rolls Royce are 1/32 scales, and the small box beside them is a partially built and hopefully complete Borax 20 Mule Team. The Ryder and UPS decals are for my collection of now 4 (with the one today) Louisvilles, and I had some strange attraction to sporty Dodges. Everything is either still sealed or sealed inside with the exception of the Monza and the Ladder Chief, but the Monza is complete. The Ladder Chief is missing a few parts and the cab is warped, but I have a plan that is not going to make that an issue. 

[Scalper]

My haul from the group 25 show 

 

[cobraman]

Absolutely nothing. 

Because...rather than continuing to buy more models that I may never get the time to build, I've decided to divert what I usually spend on the hobby towards the fund to Help Harry.

I think a lot of us could probably put off buying at least a model or two every month to send the funds instead to our good friend here who's needing our help.

In case you somehow haven't heard, our moderator Harry Pristovnik has a serious health issue, an expensive and painful proposition, and really needs financial assistance.

How about those of you who appreciate what Harry has done for this forum...working here for free for years...donate to his help fund some of the money you'd normally spend on your hobby?

For more information, please see the "HELP HARRY" thread pinned to the top of this column by clicking   http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/116986-help-harry/

Or go directly to his gofundme help fund page by clicking  https://www.gofundme.com/2pndgj5w?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&utm_content=cta_button&utm_campaign=upd_n

It's quick and easy to donate, and they accept all the major credit and bank cards.

Come on guys...he needs us.  

Great idea. I did the same myself.

[landman]

Revell tein turbo Cummins (NTC 475?) and Italeri Detroit Diesel Series 60. Bought on eBay, shipped from England for $8. Why does it cost $20 to ship here from the US which is next door?

[unclescott58]

Why does it cost $20 to ship here from the US which is next door?

Because we don't like Canadians down here. Just kidding! ?

[landman]

Because we don't like Canadians down here. Just kidding! ?

I see. That explains it.

[John Goschke]

Had these delivered to me at Super September Showdown on the 11th.

Nice Johan '59 Caddy from Frank Tiewski. Brought it home and stripped it down. Not sure what I'm going to do with this one. What's nice about the original kits like this one is the much better chassis than was used on the Xel promo reissues. Thanks, Frank!

 

And from Rod Rakos, two funky 59s. Rod got these along with a bunch similarly crazy period builds of similar quality. There are some good parts here as I needed the rear splash pan from the Buick in particular. Interestingly both models have intact '58 Pontiac steering wheels. Thanks, Rod!

[Carmak]

I discovered a very nice Normatt Winnebago promo today at a local shop today. The body detail, color and decals are really nice. I think the only thing missing is the spare tire. It is 1/20 scale but it will look good pulling a 1/25 trailer and car.

I have wanted one since I first saw on in the mid 80's at the Hillside Super Model Sunday show.

Carmak

[disabled modeler]

Craig...That is AWESOME..!   I had one as a kid once...love to have another and the Hess training van motor home.

[plastic-mechanic]

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[Snake45]

I discovered a very nice Normatt Winnebago promo today at a local shop today. The body detail, color and decals are really nice. I think the only thing missing is the spare tire. It is 1/20 scale but it will look good pulling a 1/25 trailer and car.

I have wanted one since I first saw on in the mid 80's at the Hillside Super Model Sunday show.

Carmak

 

 

 

Looks like an original MPC '68 GTO? Very cool! When are you going to restore that?

[Carmak]

Very patiently waiting for some parts from Modelhaus before I start in the 68 GTO. 

[Mike999]

That Normatt Winnebago is a VERY good find!  I thought I had found one at the Flea Market today. But looking closer, it was a larger-sized toy. Drat!  A few months ago I did find a Hess Training Van at that flea market, missing the folding door on the right. 

Slim pickings at the Flea Market today.  I did get this Sun Star 1/18 scale 1957 Facel Vega HK500, because it was cheap and it's such a cool car:

 

Edited September 28, 2016 by Mike999
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[om617]

68 Coronet fixer. Friend in the US purchased it for me and will ship it over with a bunch of other styrene "junk".

[Snake45]

Very patiently waiting for some parts from Modelhaus before I start in the 68 GTO.

I feel ya, my brother! I'm waiting on a couple '68 GTO parts myself to build up a nice resin promo body I bought on eBay a couple years ago. (No, I don't know who made it, but it's beautiful.)

[64SS350]

Got this Monday night

 

[Rob Hall]

Got the MPC 'Squad Rod' '79 Nova reissue today...never had the original of this one.

[Modlbldr]

Got this from a friend tonight when I stopped to visit. Complete and unstarted!

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Now for some research.

Later-