Snake45 Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 It`s non of my business,but monster truck diorama,first thing that comes to mind is crushed cars I think he was seeing if he could jerk some chains around here. I THINK. I HOPE!
gtx6970 Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 Looks like the original was released in '59? Cool, I just realized I have ALL of those 1959 annuals . I knew I had all the 58s. but didn't realize I had all the 59s as well. Cool ( breaks out into happy dance )
gtx6970 Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 Picked up an old Aqua Rod kit and some bodies for my monster truck diorama: I could sure use that 68 Coronet body, I would trade you $$ and offer up a resin 68 body in the deal
disabled modeler Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 Those Coronet bodies are too good for a crushed car diorama....they still have plenty of life left in them. I have built some nice models from less.
unclescott58 Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 Nice stands and a great purchase tom. Just beware that the top will come off the base if you turn it over. I was not happy when it happened to me. Just tape or glue the two parts together. I love the Tamiya paint stands. And I've never had a problem with mine coming apart on its own. At the same time, why flip one over with a model attached? Why take the risks? If your trying to paint the inside on a body while it's on the stand. Just lift the stand and spray from below the model. Air bushes and spray cans will spray in an upward direction. So it works out just fine.R. Scott Aho
om617 Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 I think he was seeing if he could jerk some chains around here. I THINK. I HOPE! I hope you are right
belfast boyo Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 Commercial time,got a truck which is a duplicate of a kit I have built. The third Transit I have now!!
cobraman Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Got this Shelby chase Cobra today. Another Cobra for the collection.
MPi-KM Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Jo-Han 1964 Cadillac convertible from Ebay for $25. Would much prefer a hard top, but beggars can't be chosers.
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Just came today. In very good condition! Should make a great project! Steve
gtx6970 Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Just came today. In very good condition! Should make a great project! Steve Project ,,,heck no. I would maybe detail the trim and emblems and display it just as it is . Put a trailer hitch on it and maybe an old boat back there. Or send it to me and I'll do just that. I LIKE THAT ,,,,, This an ebay buy ? if so how did I miss it Edited November 30, 2016 by gtx6970
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Project ,,,heck no. I would maybe detail the trim and emblems and display it just as it is . Put a trailer hitch on it and maybe an old boat back there. Or send it to me and I'll do just that. I LIKE THAT ,,,,, This an ebay buy ? if so how did I mist it Yes Bill, I found it on ebay. It was one of those auctions that ended in the middle of the week, so the price didn't go off the charts. You probably know how tough these '60s are to find in nice shape, so it still wasn't cheap, but for me it was manageable. I paid a little under $100.00 for it. You know me, I won't leave it like it is. It will go back to completely stock at some point, probably sporting a light turquoise & white 2-tone paint job. I'm wondering at this point if a period correct 6 cylinder engine could be found for it. The task at hand at the moment will be to find a set of stock wheel covers, & if I can find one, the passengers side hood emblem. It has minor repairable damage, but if I can find a new one, I'll go that route. Steve
Daddyfink Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Just came today. In very good condition! Should make a great project! Steve This truck needs to be kitted, again! Now that they have re-tooled a '56 F-100, a totally new Bronco and the Moebius Fords, this should be a no brainer!
Jhedir6 Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Got the Polo kit and the HD detail up set a couple weeks ago, but the Gravity Colors and Toro Decals and masks in today completing the base for the my build. Going to do a Review write up very shortly.David
disabled modeler Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Just came today. In very good condition! Should make a great project! Steve Awesome find Steve....been after one myself for awhile for my Ford pickup collection...nice..!
Mike999 Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 Got this 59 T-Bird off eBay for $20 + shipping. Don't care about the missing fender ornament or sun visors, since I've always wanted to build a NASCAR 59 Square-Bird (like every other modeler in the world, apparently!). One "air-scoop" fender skirt is still on and one is missing, which may be a good sign. On these built-up AMT oldies, parts often fall right off due to the glue aging. The "Buy It Now" listing for this originally showed the Shipping cost as a whopping $26.95. I messaged the seller and squawked about that. Soon as he fixed the problem I grabbed it. Recently lost out on another 59 T-Bird ragtop that was a little nicer but more expensive. I can work with this one and already have the vat of brake fluid ready to strip that paint...
ChrisBcritter Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) It will go back to completely stock at some point, probably sporting a light turquoise & white 2-tone paint job. How about green and white as a (very late) Edsel dealer service truck? The task at hand at the moment will be to find a set of stock wheel covers. I have one mint '60 pickup hubcap you can use to cast some up, if you like. Also, if you decide not to use the chrome reverse wheels... (hint hint...) Edited December 2, 2016 by ChrisBcritter
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 How about green and white as a (very late) Edsel dealer service truck? I have one mint '60 pickup hubcap you can use to cast some up, if you like. Also, if you decide not to use the chrome reverse wheels... (hint hint...) The Edsel truck might not be a bad idea if I could come up with a good set of decals. I'll probably just keep my eyes peeled for a set of hubcaps on ebay, but I thank you for the offer Chris. There was a set of hubcaps, wheels & tires on ebay last week, but I missed out on the bidding! As far as the wheels go, if I can find the caps, I'll probably just strip the chrome on these & use them. Steve
unclescott58 Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 Just came today. In very good condition! Should make a great project! Steve Great find Steve. Though I think it's too nice to mess with. For a kit from that era it's very nicely done. It's a piece of history. And, like others I too wish that this kit would or could be reissued. R. Scott Aho
StevenGuthmiller Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 Great find Steve. Though I think it's too nice to mess with. For a kit from that era it's very nicely done. That's why I bought it Scott.It will be an easy restoration.I'm not the type of guy to buy a model for historic reasons.I'm a builder, not so much a collector.I do have a few built-ups that I have on my shelf that are pretty nice that I haven't touched, but even those will hopefully get re-done at some point. Steve
belfast boyo Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 This came yesterday,probably wont use the stock wheels but go for these and create something 'swampy'
GeeBee Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 After building the 48 Ford convertible, OK it's not finished yet, I need to get back to it, but I've ordered one of these, it's coming from across the pond so probably won't get it this side of Christmas
Rob Hall Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) Got my order from The Modelhaus from May. 60 Chrysler New Yorker, 66 Grand Prix, and 66 Buick Skylark conv along w a bunch of parts. Still have my June and July orders pending. Edited December 3, 2016 by Rob Hall fix typo
Scott Colmer Posted December 3, 2016 Posted December 3, 2016 Just got this off e-bay for a pretty good price. It looks like only the grill is missing, but it has an extra V10 engine. I can see it lowered a bit with slightly wider tires and opening doors. The rears would be suicide style. Hosted on Fotki
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