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

[GeeBee]

On 1/9/2021 at 11:25 PM, Spottedlaurel said:

I really like Opel Mantas, especially the original A (I had a rough one in 1991-92) and the early B with chrome bumpers.

I've got a few photos of it, but there on my computer down in London, I'm stuck up in the Midlands due to the lock down, but it was silver with stripes just like this one i found on the 'net

[stitchdup]

23 minutes ago, GeeBee said:

I've got a few photos of it, but there on my computer down in London, I'm stuck up in the Midlands due to the lock down, but it was silver with stripes just like this one i found on the 'net

a manta sport 400, you lucky man. these were rare right from the start and very few were silver, most were white. One of my friends has a project one and the price of parts is just stupid

[stitchdup]

Just arrived in a massive box with loads of packing. Got it for a good price from jumblies models on ebay

 

[PierreR89]

8 hours ago, Mattilacken said:

You found those at dollarstore!? Great find! Never found anything like that on my local one! 

Yes i did but it seems like it is different at alot of their stores.
During my christmas vacation i looked in 6 different store in 6 different citys and none of them had the same.
It was around where my gf lives and on my way home from her so i did not just drive around to random citys stopping in their stores, they were all on my route anyway and i was not in a hurry home.

2 had no models at all, 2 had just the plane, porsche and a small uss hornet, 1 had the plane, porsche and mustang and the last had the plane, porsche and unimog.
But at one store the employee i talked to said that they could order it if i wanted.
 

[Casey]

Got these in a trade with mikemodeler. ? Thanks again, Mike.

Edited January 11, 2021 by Casey

[Spottedlaurel]

8 hours ago, GeeBee said:

I've got a few photos of it, but there on my computer down in London, I'm stuck up in the Midlands due to the lock down, but it was silver with stripes just like this one i found on the 'net

Definitely one to be right clicked and saved into the build folder.......

The kit looks like it contains the right parts to build something very close to that, main things being the front windows needing to be converted to one-piece glass and losing the rivets on the rear arches.

[Mattilacken]

1 hour ago, PierreR89 said:

Yes i did but it seems like it is different at alot of their stores.
During my christmas vacation i looked in 6 different store in 6 different citys and none of them had the same.
It was around where my gf lives and on my way home from her so i did not just drive around to random citys stopping in their stores, they were all on my route anyway and i was not in a hurry home.

2 had no models at all, 2 had just the plane, porsche and a small uss hornet, 1 had the plane, porsche and mustang and the last had the plane, porsche and unimog.
But at one store the employee i talked to said that they could order it if i wanted.
 

Interesting. I guess it’s up to the storage manager to decide what’s in there. I will ask them if they can order the Mog and mustang. ?

[martinfan5]

Set of tires for the resin Ram kit

[Straightliner59]

Finally got a copy of this. I've been wanting (needing!) it, for long while.

[TransAmMike]

 

Got the hand grip in today for the new airbrush I got for Christmas.  Maybe I can try it out by spring unless warmer weather happens to show up.

[Modlbldr]

45 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said:

Finally got a copy of this. I've been wanting (needing!) it, for long while.

Ooohh! Might have to search for one of those for myself.

Later-

[sfhess]

Visited Hobby Lobby.  Got a Revell Land Rover and a 69 Boss 302 kit, taking advantage of the 40% off deal.  Also 7 bottles of Model Master flats and metal paint (Still a fairly good selection at the local store)

[Straightliner59]

1 hour ago, Modlbldr said:

Ooohh! Might have to search for one of those for myself.

Later-

I paid less that $40, for this copy. Some copies are stupidly priced! Keep your eyes open, and you can get one for $40, or less.

[stinkybritches]

Well, the USPS finally released my package from Model Builder's Warehouse after holding it for 3 weeks. I know, first world problems. 

Anyway, on the left and right we have a Ford coyote 5.0 and Recaro seats from Clearly Scale. In the middle is a set of 15" Minilites with tires from Fireball Model Works. It all looks like quality parts. This was my first order from Model Builder's Warehouse and I am highly satisfied. 

 

[Modlbldr]

22 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said:

I paid less that $40, for this copy. Some copies are stupidly priced! Keep your eyes open, and you can get one for $40, or less.

Yeah, Amazon has them for $48 and change. I'll have to keep an eye out.

Later-

[OldNYJim]

Got one of these circuit board holders from Amazon today - I’d seen other people use them and thought “meh, I’ve done this long without one”, but then the project I’m working on right now involves a bunch of Alclad’d parts that are going to be tough not to damage when I’m assembling them to the frame...

Seems super study and well made for $11 - I’m happy!

Also picked up a couple more of the MPC trike series - I’m planning on building all six at some point in the next year or two so I’m grabbing them now whilst they’re easy enough to find:

And, whilst I was ordering stuff anyway, picked up some aluminum bar...ordered a lathe last week so I figured I should grab some material to make chips out of ?:

[Modlbldr]

30 minutes ago, CabDriver said:

Got one of these circuit board holders from Amazon today - I’d seen other people use them and thought “meh, I’ve done this long without one”, but then the project I’m working on right now involves a bunch of Alclad’d parts that are going to be tough not to damage when I’m assembling them to the frame...

Seems super study and well made for $11 - I’m happy!

Also picked up a couple more of the MPC trike series - I’m planning on building all six at some point in the next year or two so I’m grabbing them now whilst they’re easy enough to find:

And, whilst I was ordering stuff anyway, picked up some aluminum bar...ordered a lathe last week so I figured I should grab some material to make chips out of ?:

Got me a couple of those Milk Trikes recently. Much narrower than I had envisioned. Would love to pick up.a few more in the series. They look like they will make fun little slump busters, although I have never really had that problem- usually too many projects going.

Later-

[TransAmMike]

Jim, I got one of those circuit board holders a few months ago, never used it until today when I put on several decals on a  completed model body. Worked great.

[OldNYJim]

3 minutes ago, Modlbldr said:

Got me a couple of those Milk Trikes recently. Much narrower than I had envisioned. Would love to pick up.a few more in the series. They look like they will make fun little slump busters, although I have never really had that problem- usually too many projects going.

 

I started to collect them thinking the same thing...but then this post ruined that:

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I’d like to do the whole set as nicely detailed as Eric’s build there...I'm not quite the builder he is but I think a row of six of these nicely finished like his would be cool!

5 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Jim, I got one of those circuit board holders a few months ago, never used it until today when I put on several decals on a  completed model body. Worked great.

Someone on Instagram had one they were using for painting too, so they could reposition whatever They’re painting easily.  I can see this thing becoming invaluable to be before too long and I’ll wonder how I worked without one!

[89AKurt]

Never saw a circuit board holder before, looks like a rotisserie, will keep in mind.

Via eBay, came from Malta in this package.  ?

The only cardboard was around the sides, should have at least done the corrugation the other direction.

Looks bad.?

Otherwise, I'm excited to have this crappy kit!  I found another forum, in Russia, a builder was correcting it, then the WIP stopped.

Don't know if this is a good place to ask:  Is it worth keeping it sealed, since the box is trashed like this?  Yea it's 30 years old, sort of rare, can't imagine ever being re-popped again, I buy models to look at and build someday.  What is your opinion?

[slusher]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

Never saw a circuit board holder before, looks like a rotisserie, will keep in mind.

Via eBay, came from Malta in this package.  ?

The only cardboard was around the sides, should have at least done the corrugation the other direction.

Looks bad.?

Otherwise, I'm excited to have this crappy kit!  I found another forum, in Russia, a builder was correcting it, then the WIP stopped.

Don't know if this is a good place to ask:  Is it worth keeping it sealed, since the box is trashed like this?  Yea it's 30 years old, sort of rare, can't imagine ever being re-popped again, I buy models to look at and build someday.  What is your opinion?

Kurt it’s different and has an 80s look and if it makes you happy then it’s worth it.. if you don’t build it it will look good on a shelf...

[crazyjim]

Picked up 3 or 4 bottles of Model Master flat paint last night.  Sure wasn't much variety or stock left.

[av405]

17 hours ago, martinfan5 said:

 

Nice. I just got another one of those Tauruses for cheap from ebay. What's your plan for it?

[stitchdup]

Anothe audi r8 roadster to use for detailing up the nunu racer that arrived yesterday. I know the racer is v8 but I'll be bilding it as a kitted and stanced road car so this gives me an engine and interior

[doorsovdoon]

I've seen a few really nice builds of this, so I picked one up before they disappear. They do seem to be showing up for sale less and less.