von Zipper Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 8:25 PM, cobraman said: What did I get today ? Screwed is what I got . Ordered this kit on eBay because I always liked it . Listing claimed complete and in new condition . Today I got the bag of parts . Without taking an inventory I noticed no tires , no wheels , Expand I got burned the same way last winter on an AMT '62 Corvette kit-it took 3 weeks to get my money back.
LL3 Model Worx Posted November 25, 2019 Posted November 25, 2019 I had a pretty good haul today... When the wife was out doing some shopping, I decided to leave for work early and I stopped by the local Ollies... I'm sure many of you already know that Ollie's sometimes gets some decent kits at prices that will nearly make you pass out trying to get your wallet out... Today's haul consisted of ×1 MPC 49' Merc Snap kit $5 ×2 MPC Charger Daytona (Super deep dish torque thrust wheels that will have to be stripped because the chrome has serious issues) $8ea. ×1 AMT Datsun 280zx $8 ×1 MPC 1972 GTO (not a great kit, but has a decent donor body) $8 ×2 Lindberg 32 ford roadsters (decent wheels and great engine!) $8ea. So, for around $50 I scored 7 kits! Some that will be built and some for the parts box. Then, I swung by Michael's and took advantage of their weekly coupon and got a Revell 69 Camaro Z28 RS for $10.28! But wait... theres more!!! So after that I stopped by Popeyes had a tasty chicken sandwich, then proceeded to Hobby Lobby, where I exploited there coupon for a Revell 69 Boss 302 mustang for like $16 I finished the day off with a trip to Hobby town, where I resupplied my Alclad stash (turns out the stuff is produced locally) So for around $100 (not including lunch) I got 9 new kits and a fresh supply of Alclad primer, base coat, and chrome. Fantastic day!!
Lordmodelbuilder Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 8:25 PM, cobraman said: What did I get today ? Screwed is what I got . Ordered this kit on eBay because I always liked it . Listing claimed complete and in new condition . Today I got the bag of parts . Without taking an inventory I noticed no tires , no wheels , no decals . May be more missing but that is enough . Giving seller a chance to make it right but failing that I will avail ebay of its help . Expand I believe the rims & tires are the same as the ones that came in the old MPC Dodge vans. If you don't locate any, I have the van ones.
Daddyfink Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 4:08 AM, Lordmodelbuilder said: I believe the rims & tires are the same as the ones that came in the old MPC Dodge vans. If you don't locate any, I have the van ones. Expand The last issue of the Switchers 32 also has those wheels and tires.
Modlbldr Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Last night I stopped by my Buddy's house for a visit. I finally dropped off the Monogram 1/8 scale tires I had bought him. He, as always, gave me so much more! Here is what he kindly have me! Boxes of parts: bodies, tires (kit and aftermarket), wheels (kit, resin and aluminum), engines, PE sets, resin bits and decals. What a buddy! I now have hours of exploring and sorting to do. Later-
thatz4u Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Last night I stopped by my Buddy's house for a visit. I finally dropped off the Monogram 1/8 scale tires I had bought him. He, as always, gave me so much more! Here is what he kindly have me! Boxes of parts: bodies, tires (kit and aftermarket), wheels (kit, resin and aluminum), engines, PE sets, resin bits and decals. What a buddy! I now have hours of exploring and sorting to do. Later- Expand wish I had friends like that, WOW !!!!!
ewetwo Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Last night I stopped by my Buddy's house for a visit. I finally dropped off the Monogram 1/8 scale tires I had bought him. He, as always, gave me so much more! Here is what he kindly have me! Boxes of parts: bodies, tires (kit and aftermarket), wheels (kit, resin and aluminum), engines, PE sets, resin bits and decals. What a buddy! I now have hours of exploring and sorting to do. Later Expand Nice Tom. A real good friend.
espo Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Last night I stopped by my Buddy's house for a visit. I finally dropped off the Monogram 1/8 scale tires I had bought him. He, as always, gave me so much more! Here is what he kindly have me! Boxes of parts: bodies, tires (kit and aftermarket), wheels (kit, resin and aluminum), engines, PE sets, resin bits and decals. What a buddy! I now have hours of exploring and sorting to do. Later- Expand Let me know the next time your friend needs anything in 1/8th, I'd be glad to work out an exchange of some sort.
stitchdup Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Expand On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Expand do you know where the wheels and tyres on the up top are from? they look kinda cool for a bike idea
Rob Hall Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Got a package from Japan and a package from the UK today w goodies
Modlbldr Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 4:34 PM, stitchdup said: do you know where the wheels and tyres on the up top are from? they look kinda cool for a bike idea Expand No idea but I believe they would be good for the vacuformed belly tanker he gave me. Later-
Sam I Am Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 2:38 PM, Modlbldr said: Last night I stopped by my Buddy's house for a visit. I finally dropped off the Monogram 1/8 scale tires I had bought him. He, as always, gave me so much more! Here is what he kindly have me! Boxes of parts: bodies, tires (kit and aftermarket), wheels (kit, resin and aluminum), engines, PE sets, resin bits and decals. What a buddy! I now have hours of exploring and sorting to do. Later- Expand I might have to come up and help you sort it all out. ?
Modlbldr Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 (edited) On 11/26/2019 at 5:48 PM, Sam I Am said: I might have to come up and help you sort it all out. ? Expand Come on up! I'd love the visit. I'm still sorting out some of the tires and parts kits he gave me a few weeks ago. Later- Edited November 26, 2019 by Modlbldr
Modlbldr Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 Just won these 65 Riviera wheels off of eBay this morning. Later-
Snake45 Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 6:30 PM, Modlbldr said: Come on up! I'd love the visit. I'm still sorting out some of the tires and parts kits he gave me a few weeks ago. Later- Expand Is that the Revell '65 Chevy convertible metalbody at lower left? I'm hoping to slap one of those together this weekend. Model on!
Modlbldr Posted November 26, 2019 Posted November 26, 2019 On 11/26/2019 at 6:40 PM, Snake45 said: Is that the Revell '65 Chevy convertible metalbody at lower left? I'm hoping to slap one of those together this weekend. Model on! Expand It is. Good eye. Later-
Brudda Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 A few days ago I bought a pacer, hemi under glass and a 1/8 scale monogram jaguar. Traded the pacer with Slusher. Anyone put the jaguar together? Please tell me about it. Thanks
Tom Geiger Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 The Rover has landed.... My Land Rover arrived from the UK in today's mail! I don't have to show it off since the contents etc have already been posted on the board. One word of caution - If you pull it out of the box, note how the trees are arranged or it will be fun to get it all back in the box! There's a lot in there.
Rob Hall Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 10:15 PM, Tom Geiger said: The Rover has landed.... My Land Rover arrived from the UK in today's mail! I don't have to show it off since the contents etc have already been posted on the board. One word of caution - If you pull it out of the box, note how the trees are arranged or it will be fun to get it all back in the box! There's a lot in there. Expand Yeah, I've only pulled out the body and instruction booklet on mine. I like how they packaged the decals inside the instructions.
landman Posted November 27, 2019 Posted November 27, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 9:18 PM, Brudda said: A few days ago I bought a pacer, hemi under glass and a 1/8 scale monogram jaguar. Traded the pacer with Slusher. Anyone put the jaguar together? Please tell me about it. Thanks Expand I put one together around 1962. It had been a Christmas gift. I wish I could help you but I don't remember the details. I wish I had another one.
Brudda Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/27/2019 at 10:50 PM, landman said: I put one together around 1962. It had been a Christmas gift. I wish I could help you but I don't remember the details. I wish I had another one. Expand Seems like a good kit. Kind of rough but not bad. Looks like it might build up nice
landman Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 12:00 AM, Brudda said: Seems like a good kit. Kind of rough but not bad. Looks like it might build up nice Expand I think at that scale , one could do some serious detailing.
Brudda Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 1:07 AM, landman said: I think at that scale , one could do some serious detailing. Expand
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