vintagercr Posted February 14, 2019 Posted February 14, 2019 23 hours ago, Phirewriter said: The rear greenhouse is not shaped correctly. The lower window bottom to top line is more parallel as is the upper window. Looks like most of the issue is in the rear roofline shape, seems to rise at the rear. Hard to tell from the photo but the bodyline over the rear wheel looks wonky too. Appears to extend into the rear door too far. The door handles also appear to be almost level on the real car while there's a distinct difference on the resin kit. Who's the caster? Resin Model Ranch
Ich_Will Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 My wife’s the best ? My valentines present.
slusher Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 On February 13, 2019 at 2:58 PM, Snake45 said: Got my Green Camaro today. Can hardly wait to start polishing up that lovely green plastic! I might use the decals too--they look pretty sharp and would set it apart from my polished silver and red ones. Been thinking on getting ne one Snake....
martin9428 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Ich_Will said: My wife’s the best ? My valentines present. Here is a great build video for this kit
Dann Tier Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 On 2/13/2019 at 7:03 PM, Phirewriter said: The rear greenhouse is not shaped correctly. The lower window bottom to top line is more parallel as is the upper window. Looks like most of the issue is in the rear roofline shape, seems to rise at the rear. Hard to tell from the photo but the bodyline over the rear wheel looks wonky too. Appears to extend into the rear door too far. The door handles also appear to be almost level on the real car while there's a distinct difference on the resin kit. Who's the caster? Now that's a beautiful sight!!!!
Dann Tier Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 21 hours ago, cobraman said: Got this little HO Ford stake bed kit . Resin and metal . I will use it to build a little HO Cobra hauler . This is so cool, Ray!!!
Modlbldr Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Got all of these yesterday and today. The Flintstone delivery from eBay. http:// http:// Other than the flash (cleaned it up last night in about an hour) it is a clean casting. It has a small chip out of the passenger rear wheel lip. No big deal. The VW and Ghia I got in a trade with SCRWDRVR. Thanks, Buddy! http:// The Crown Vic I got on clearance yesterday at the LHS. I bought it for the display case and have the Vic up for trade in that section, if anyone is interested. http:// Later-
Toner283 Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 9 minutes ago, Modlbldr said: The VW and Ghia I got in a trade with SCRWDRVR. Thanks, Buddy! http:// How does the Ghia kit compare to the Bug kit? Is it similar and parts count in layout or is it more or less complex? Any chance you could post a pic of the contents? I built that Bug as a kid and I have picked up another to have a second go at it. Didn't know that they made a Ghia as well. Always liked them.
Mark Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 The Gunze Ghia is a convertible, with a separate roof molded in clear, windows and all. If you are okay with a convertible, fine, otherwise the Tamiya kit is the way to go.
Modlbldr Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 The Ghia kit is sealed at the moment. When I get back to the shop I'll open it and take photos. Mark is correct in that it is a convertible with separate roof. I would imagine that it has a similar parts count and look since it is from the same maker and series. Later-
cobraman Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Got some paint I ordered from Hobby Lobby . Also a resin woody Studebaker wagon kit . Found the kit on eBay with a low starting price . Tossed out a low bid never expecting to win but nobody else bid .
unclescott58 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 21 hours ago, martin9428 said: Here is a great build video for this kit A great video. Of one beautiful car.
Modlbldr Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 11 hours ago, ewetwo said: Nice buy Tom. Thanks. Later-
ewetwo Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Picked this up at a local flea market. Then went to the local hobby shop to see if he got the 1959 Imperial in. He got some new kits but couldn’t get that one. I might have to buy it on line as it seems EBay is the only place. Edited February 16, 2019 by ewetwo Forgot to include the photo.
Mark Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 On 2/15/2019 at 1:00 PM, Modlbldr said: The Ghia kit is sealed at the moment. When I get back to the shop I'll open it and take photos. Mark is correct in that it is a convertible with separate roof. I would imagine that it has a similar parts count and look since it is from the same maker and series. Later- I had the Gunze Ghia kit; as I remember it (could be wrong) it had some vinyl parts including seats. I've still got the oval-window Beetle with all that vinyl stuff, and am not wild about the idea of having to use all of it. And WHEN will someone do a split-window Beetle in 1/24 scale? The lack of one is absolutely baffling...
Snake45 Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 24 minutes ago, Mark said: And WHEN will someone do a split-window Beetle in 1/24 scale? The lack of one is absolutely baffling... M2 has it in diecast right now. I've seen several different iterations of it in person and they look pretty good, they just haven't offered a variant that particularly interested me.
crazyjim Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 21 hours ago, cobraman said: Got some paint I ordered from Hobby Lobby . Also a resin woody Studebaker wagon kit . Found the kit on eBay with a low starting price . Tossed out a low bid never expecting to win but nobody else bid . Very cool Stude, Ray.
ewetwo Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) My neighbors have a 1964 1/2 Mustang. They would love to see the model compete. Edited February 16, 2019 by ewetwo
cobraman Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 Finally got the 69 Camero PE set for the model I finished two weeks ago ! Didn’t realize it would take so long to get this set . No plans on building another 69 Camaro so ....... oh well !
Modlbldr Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark said: I had the Gunze Ghia kit; as I remember it (could be wrong) it had some vinyl parts including seats. I've still got the oval-window Beetle with all that vinyl stuff, and am not wild about the idea of to use all of it. And WHEN will someone do a split-window Beetle in 1/24 scale? The lack of one is absolutely baffling... Yeah. I'm not excited about the vinyl parts either but I got tired of waiting for a reasonably priced Ghia from the other manufacturer and this one came available in a trade. Now I just need to find out what primer and paint works best on the vinyl parts. Later-
slusher Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ewetwo said: Picked this up at a local flea market. Then went to the local hobby shop to see if he got the 1959 Imperial in. He got some new kits but couldn’t get that one. I might have to buy it on line as it seems EBay is the only place. Great find at a fle market.. 1 hour ago, cobraman said: Finally got the 69 Camero PE set for the model I finished two weeks ago ! Didn’t realize it would take so long to get this set . No plans on building another 69 Camaro so ....... oh well ! Hang on to that friend the bug my bite to do another one..
slusher Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 On February 15, 2019 at 9:55 AM, Casey said: Engine is assembled, but no biggie. ? Older version Casey?
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