Can-Con Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 3:54 PM, Exotics_Builder said: Thanks. Had it on my radar off and on for several years. Sort of an iconic and unusual custom with an interesting history. Need to source correct wheels and figure out how it was originally painted. It was a candy metallic apricot color but trying to determine if fading or fogging of white pearl was done. Lighting of the photos (that are color) really matters Expand Here's your wheels Gerry. Closest I can think of anyway.
Modlbldr Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 Got these in the mail today from a trade with Little Timmy. Thanks Buddy!! Later-
Exotics_Builder Posted September 13, 2021 Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 8:19 PM, Can-Con said: Here's your wheels Gerry. Closest I can think of anyway. Expand Found that one (not in stash) as an option and another not deep dish enough. So some more research to do. Have Firestone tires that would work. John Teresi did a thread here about 10 years back. Need to dig that up and see what he did
tbill Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Took awhile for the USPS to get it here, almost 3 weeks, but they got here ….
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later-
Snake45 Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 4:37 PM, Snake45 said: Toy show day! Some cool scores! *Revell '56 Delray, AMT '67 Comet Cyclone, MPC Beretta, Testor Boyd Alumicoupe (quickbuild), all opened, some started (primed) but very possibly complete and definitely enough to make SOMETHING out of: $15 for all four. Expand Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. It's started and even painted but seems to be complete, or at least all the important stuff. Might even be able to save the paint (dark red), but if not, not a huge deal to strip. Might be fun to do this as a tribute to the dark red metallic Corsica I used to own. Might be fun to put it on a V8-powered RWD chassis, too. Not high on my build priority list. The '67 Comet is started, apparently as a pro touring. Chassis built, engine is in it with some kind of gonzo modern induction system. All stock body parts here including chrome and glass. Kit tires, but not the stock wheels (or any other kind). I bought it mainly to make a funny car out of the body, but it might actually deserve a better fate than that. Again, not high on my build list. Really hit the jackpot with the '56 Delray. Builder was apparently going for a Pro Street, and the box includes big slicks (and small front tires) mounted on shallow and deep American Torq-Thrusts (YAY!), most of a blown BBC from another kit, and a resin hood with a huge CI lump. All stock body parts and glass are here, and all interior pieces. It's got me thinking of replicating the "Ultimate Street Freak" I built on the old Revell kit back in 1969, possibly for the Replica group build now going on. VERY happy with this one!
stitchdup Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 some recent arrivals. The 3 minis will be used to build my aunts ragtop and I needed the seats from one, the wheels from another and the top from the third. I think the laftovers will be used to build a modern take on the riley elf. Theres a pile more stuff from mac modellismo but I've not had a chance to get pics yet
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 5:33 PM, stitchdup said: some recent arrivals. The 3 minis will be used to build my aunts ragtop and I needed the seats from one, the wheels from another and the top from the third. I think the laftovers will be used to build a modern take on the riley elf. Theres a pile more stuff from mac modellismo but I've not had a chance to get pics yet Expand Nice scores! Later-
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Just won this one for an excellent price compared to what they are asking! Later-
ewetwo Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 2:16 PM, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Expand I saw this Tom. Nice truck.
ewetwo Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 5:15 PM, Snake45 said: Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. It's started and even painted but seems to be complete, or at least all the important stuff. Might even be able to save the paint (dark red), but if not, not a huge deal to strip. Might be fun to do this as a tribute to the dark red metallic Corsica I used to own. Might be fun to put it on a V8-powered RWD chassis, too. Not high on my build priority list. The '67 Comet is started, apparently as a pro touring. Chassis built, engine is in it with some kind of gonzo modern induction system. All stock body parts here including chrome and glass. Kit tires, but not the stock wheels (or any other kind). I bought it mainly to make a funny car out of the body, but it might actually deserve a better fate than that. Again, not high on my build list. Really hit the jackpot with the '56 Delray. Builder was apparently going for a Pro Street, and the box includes big slicks (and small front tires) mounted on shallow and deep American Torq-Thrusts (YAY!), most of a blown BBC from another kit, and a resin hood with a huge CI lump. All stock body parts and glass are here, and all interior pieces. It's got me thinking of replicating the "Ultimate Street Freak" I built on the old Revell kit back in 1969, possibly for the Replica group build now going on. VERY happy with this one! Expand Great find Snake.
keyser Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) On 9/14/2021 at 5:15 PM, Snake45 said: Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. Expand MPC did promo and kit but I don’t remember amt issue? Revell did prostreet one I think. Interested in AMT version info. Good finds Snake Edited September 14, 2021 by keyser
SfanGoch Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 MPC/ERTL released 6261 (full kit) in 1988: AMT/ERTL released three Beretta full kits: 6723 in 1988, which was a rebox of the MPC kit and two in 1991: 6146 6068
jchrisf Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 5:47 PM, Modlbldr said: Just won this one for an excellent price compared to what they are asking! Later- Expand $15.. what a deal
lordairgtar Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Just got this in a small LHS in Fond Du Lac.
keyser Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Geez. They did reissue it. Zero recollection of those. Oops. Thx Joe.
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 8:46 PM, jchrisf said: $15.. what a deal Expand Not quite. That was just the first bid by someone else. Later-
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 7:52 PM, ewetwo said: I saw this Tom. Nice truck. Expand Yeah. Glad to get it. It even has the hood side spears. Later-
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 2:16 PM, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Expand Major score Tom.. 1
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 8:36 PM, SfanGoch said: MPC/ERTL released 6261 (full kit) in 1988: AMT/ERTL released three Beretta full kits: 6723 in 1988, which was a rebox of the MPC kit and two in 1991: 6146 6068 Expand Nice kits Joe.. good score..
SfanGoch Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 I only posted info, Carl. I didn't get any of them.
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 3:02 AM, SfanGoch said: I only posted info, Carl. I didn't get any of them. Expand Ok buddie, I been thinking of getting one and building my mothers. Last car she bought and drove until she died last year…
ChrisBcritter Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/14/2021 at 2:16 PM, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Expand Welcome to the brotherhood of '60 Ford F-100 rescuers! Hope you can get it dismantled OK. What are your plans for it?
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 7:15 AM, ChrisBcritter said: Welcome to the brotherhood of '60 Ford F-100 rescuers! Hope you can get it dismantled OK. What are your plans for it? Expand Thanks! This is the second one I've owned. The first was in a bit worse shape. I foolishly let it go a few years ago and regretted it. I bid on this one as soon as I saw it Not sure what my plans are for it. I kind of like the look of it as it is. I'll probably keep it as is for the moment until I get a few other projects finished. While I wait I'll formulate my plan. I like what Roger (Plowboy) did with one of his so I may use it for inspiration. Later-
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