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

[tbill]

1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said:

Tom, I have that same canopy glue. Works well and a lifetime supply!

I did some reading about it, thought I’d give it a try, glad to hear another positive response about it.

[Daddyfink]

3 hours ago, Casey said:

I was not aware Kenny Youngblood created this box art until today. ?

 

 

 

 

Don't forget this beauty as well. 

[Doug 1061]

Had to go to Micro Center this morning, Hobbytown was kinda sorta on the way back so stopped in.  Picked up a new razor saw and they had one of these Tamiya drills.  

I did not realize I had to put it together.....  

[Venom]

28 minutes ago, Doug 1061 said:

Had to go to Micro Center this morning, Hobbytown was kinda sorta on the way back so stopped in.  Picked up a new razor saw and they had one of these Tamiya drills.  I did not realize I had to put it together.....  

Hahaha....lol! Leave it to Tamiya to make you build the drill that you want to use! Way funny!?

[Venom]

11 hours ago, cobraman said:

Got this stuff at our brand new Michaels that opened yesterday . Not impressed. HL much better . 

Totally agree on that one?

[Modelbuilder Mark]

10 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Man, Michael’s must have a TONNE of those 5-window coupes in a warehouse somewhere...of the three in New York and the two in Indiana that I’ve visited that kit is the only hot rod kit they’ve had in every single store

Right!? I have seen them in every single Michaels I have been in around the Phoenix valley.

[Snake45]

8 hours ago, Venom said:

Hahaha....lol! Leave it to Tamiya to make you build the drill that you want to use! Way funny!?

Could be worse. Coulda been like old Lindberg and make you wind the motor too. 

[lordairgtar]

2 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Could be worse. Coulda been like old Lindberg and make you wind the motor too. 

I remember that. Luckily my grandfather knew of such things and helped me do it. Showed me how to do it and even dewind and shim my slot car motors.

[Daddyfink]

Finally got one, of the two that I ordered, from my LHS. I guess someone wanted my other one pretty badly. And also, picked  up an old friend! Should be a fun little build. 

[Danno]

This is an interesting approach.  The exhaust stack comes out of the saddlebag fuel tank.  Or, is it not the exhaust stack, just an overzealous fuel tank vent?

 

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[OldNYJim]

Found some cool patterned sheet styrene in Hobby Lobby yesterday - should be useful for some custom interior patterns or similar:

I wanted some corrugated aluminum sheet, but it all looked like this:

[ewetwo]

We didn't trade anything but I would like to thank hedotwo - Rich for sending me a 1961 Buick Invicta tail light that I needed. Thank you Rich.

[Casey]

1 hour ago, CabDriver said:

I wanted some corrugated aluminum sheet, but it all looked like this:

That's why I stick with Plastruct sheets.

[1930fordpickup]

2 hours ago, Danno said:

This is an interesting approach.  The exhaust stack comes out of the saddlebag fuel tank.  Or, is it not the exhaust stack, just an overzealous fuel tank vent?

 

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That is a combo exhaust/fuel heater like on the big rigs so it don't jell up on you in the cold states up here. LOL  So it must be one of those GM diesels that don't run long. 

[1930fordpickup]

Went to Ollies and came home with a Halo snap kit and then to Hobby Lobby. Another 29 roadster (That someone opened it from the back side but left the cellophane on the front. I checked it out when a store employee walked up and It is a complete kit) a couple of the Foose Trucks and for some reason a 53 Ford and another 57 Chevy Snapper( I forgot I already have this ugly car). I will Build the 57 as the normal rusted relic we see around here.  The other 57 will be a project for my house bound friend. 

[cobraman]

Got these kit delivered today from Hobby Lobby on line order . 

[Danno]

2 hours ago, 1930fordpickup said:

That is a combo exhaust/fuel heater like on the big rigs so it don't jell up on you in the cold states up here. LOL  So it must be one of those GM diesels that don't run long. 

Ahhh. Live and learn. Thanks!!

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[Scott Colmer]

This is one I actually did not buy on eBay before it was reissued. Now I just need the Cobra Trike to complete the set. Great box art! 

 

Here are the decals:

Edited February 16, 2021 by Scott Colmer

[Mr mopar]

53 minutes ago, Scott Colmer said:

This is one I actually did not buy on eBay before it was reissued. Now I just need the Cobra Trike to complete the set. Great box art! 

 

can we see the decal sheet Please !!!

[kelson]

Ebay arrival and a couple Hobbyshop buys.?

[Misha]

Whatcha Get?

Over the weekend I visited our local hobby shop in the Valley and my kit stash at a our storage locker. Been visiting the stash a bit more often, as new tools are somewhat scarce these days. 

Speaking of somewhat new and improved, I picked up the 63 Chevy II that is causing excitement amongst us.  Overall  a decent kit that is welcome. It does have some drawbacks, firstly being a curbside, yet lately, perhaps of age, I have built a few of the recent curbsides such as the 57 Belair, and the Ford Raptor that provided a decent challenge to my paint and weathering skills on the chassis plates. To the kit’s merits the body is separate from the hood allowing for easier kitbashing, notwithstanding the molded in engine bay interfering with the 66 Nova kit. Another welcome feature is a separate bottom end engine plate, making painting much easier. The major drawback is the interior tub that lacks decent door detail and a molded-in-place front bench seat while the rear seat is  separate.

The visit to the stash produced a few finds for now to keep things flowing. The 55 will be built to then current Jr. Stock specs. I had forgotten that this is based upon the Nomad kit for its underpinnings... maybe later on a Gasser version? The 57 is a much detailed kit by comparison to the early 60s Trophy Series. Three versions of induction are offered, with great detail to all the small bits. The 40 Ford ragtop is another well detailed kit with modern running gear powered by a current Flathead V8. The raised top is another hook for me, as it offers such a “Cruiser” style to the body. The odd choice was the Scout, a kit that may be described as a “dog-of-a-kit” yet still has some appeal, after all I did buy it! This one will require some thought, likely along the lines of a competitive vehicle... Baja 1000! The two Fujimi figure kits I chose just for interest, we’ll see where that leads diorama wise.

Cheers Misha

[Modlbldr]

Got mine today! Can't wait to get started on one but have to finish at least one or two more builds before then.

Later-

[Mr mopar]

Mail call today !  1/24th 

Edited February 16, 2021 by Mr mopar

[PatW]

On the way from Hiroboy in Cheltenham, for my birthday next month (17th St Patricks Day) only 73!

[bubba1975]

Long time watcher, first time poster. Found this the other day and couldn't find much info on it. Anyone know anything about it? Unbuilt and almost complete. Missing one tire.