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

[Rodent]

  On 11/14/2021 at 2:54 AM, Hotrod 97 said:

Found this in my Grandparents' attic.

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Third generation modeler?

[Hotrod 97]

  On 11/14/2021 at 3:26 AM, Rodent said:

Third generation modeler?

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Yessir. My Grandpa built model trucks, big rigs, and O-scale train dioramas back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, my dad built a little bit of everything back in the ‘90s, and now I’m following in their footsteps. Which is kinda nice, because now they can see their old projects completed.

[Rodent]

  On 11/14/2021 at 3:45 AM, Hotrod 97 said:

Yessir. My Grandpa built model trucks, big rigs, and O-scale train dioramas back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, my dad built a little bit of everything back in the ‘90s, and now I’m following in their footsteps. Which is kinda nice, because now they can see their old projects completed.

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Awesome. Dad had an accident at work when I was 2 1/2 that left him disabled until I was around 5. He built some models during that time and I was fascinated. I credit him for me getting into the hobby. And buying me kits and paint.

[Straightliner59]

Went to a contest at a local shop, and picked up a few things. They had full racks of Revell paints, both enamel and acrylic. I picked up a tin of red that is similar to the old Pactra International Colors IJN Red. I also got a Mr. Hobby Super Metal color. I got the clay for a mold, or two I want to make, and wanted it to be compatible with the Alumilite rubber I usually employ. I had been wanting to pick up a Long John, because it's--well, it's an old Monogram kit, and I think I might like to build another one! The Model A from my Model Roundup pre-order arrived, today, as well. Most of Pegasus' wheels I've seen are more low rider oriented than I have use for. These were just too pretty to pass up! Not pictured is a tube of (2) Special Shapes 1/32" square brass bar stock and the latest contest issue of the magazine that is no more.

[slusher]

  On 11/13/2021 at 8:02 PM, ewetwo said:

Started off with a 40 % off one item for Micheals. Hated to waste it so I drove to Albany, NY Micheaals seeing the one nearest me has nothing. They had a really good selection of kits. So I purchased the Monogram 1968 Super Bee there. Then I remembered that right around the corner from that Micheal's was a Walmart. Stopped in there and they had kits. Looks like it must have just been put out on the floor because there were a lot of kit. There I purchased the Ranchero, Supernatural Chevy, The 1969 Cobra Fastback The Nova Wagon and 2 display boxes. A lot of people were looking at them. 

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Great haul David, My Walmart doesn’t have models. They was selling the display Christmas trees last night.

[Olskoolrodder]

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[TarheelRick]

Received my order from Galaxie: 38 foot tri-axle fifth wheel trailer and the Long John dragster. Was unimpressed with their shipping charges until I received the package, excellent packaging.

[peter31a]

  On 11/14/2021 at 6:13 AM, Olskoolrodder said:

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Cool! I picked two of those vans, yesterday as well and a Mooneyes dragster for good measure.

[ewetwo]

  On 11/14/2021 at 5:05 AM, slusher said:

Great haul David, My Walmart doesn’t have models. They was selling the display Christmas trees last night.

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Thanks Carl.

 

[ewetwo]

  On 11/14/2021 at 2:29 PM, peter31a said:

Cool! I picked two of those vans, yesterday as well and a Mooneyes dragster for good measure.

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Nice.

 

[lordairgtar]

  On 11/10/2021 at 4:01 PM, Sledsel said:

Found this sealed at a thrift/resale store for a really good price.

Amazes me the quality control or lack there-of from Ertl. The box build is missing fuel tanks, tail light panel, rear fenders and mudflaps! 

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Don't believe this was originally an Ertl kit. I believe it to be AMT. Ertl usually did International Harvester trucks before becoming part of AMT.

 

[Sledsel]

  On 11/14/2021 at 4:55 PM, lordairgtar said:

Don't believe this was originally an Ertl kit. I believe it to be AMT. Ertl usually did International Harvester trucks before becoming part of AMT.

 

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Correct, but this was released by Ertl and someone built it for the box art. The pieces missing in the pics are included in the kit though.

[Rob Hall]

  On 11/14/2021 at 6:46 PM, Sledsel said:

Correct, but this was released by Ertl and someone built it for the box art. The pieces missing in the pics are included in the kit though.

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The box art was bad on a lot of AMT kits in that era (2004)...like they put in the bare minimum of effort. 

[Sledsel]

  On 11/14/2021 at 6:59 PM, Rob Hall said:

The box art was bad on a lot of AMT kits in that era (2004)...like they put in the bare minimum of effort. 

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Or the kit shown was not in the package.... The Mustang II comes to mind, the box build is an MPC, but the kit was the AMT. 

[NOBLNG]

Just some paint.

[RSchnell]

My haul from the Southlandz show in Largo, FL. The screwbottom '60 Galaxie came from the $5 bin as did the '68 Vette and '63 Vette kit in the ziploc bag. The Hot Rod Ford Set I last built as a kid in 1988- it was nice to see another set reasonably priced! 

I posted some photos of the show in this thread- 

 

[ewetwo]

  On 11/15/2021 at 1:11 AM, RSchnell said:

My haul from the Southlandz show in Largo, FL. The screwbottom '60 Galaxie came from the $5 bin as did the '68 Vette and '63 Vette kit in the ziploc bag. The Hot Rod Ford Set I last built as a kid in 1988- it was nice to see another set reasonably priced! 

I posted some photos of the show in this thread- 

 

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Nice haul. 

[slusher]

  On 11/14/2021 at 6:13 AM, Olskoolrodder said:

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Nice kits. I am hoping Hobby Looks gets the VW van..

[oldnslow]

Picked up a 61 Comet ( needs a rear bumper , a Valiant ( not sure of the year , no markings ) and the new Mooneyes dragster kit at a slotcar show in Port Orange ( just south of Daytona ) .

[Bullybeef]

Added some more 3D printed parts to my mix

[jaymcminn]

At the Largo, FL show on Saturday I picked these up. The Ferrari and Audi are original issues that were still in plastic (not anymore!). I never even knew the Peugeot existed and I jumped on it when I saw it.

[bluestringer]

Hobby Lobby 40% off week.....................

[tbill]

Good day today, Walmart trip and my pre order from model roundup came..

 

[Rodent]

I received the Ray's Kits Indy truck decals for the 1994 F-150 Lightning today. Bought them on The Bay November 2. Very nicely packed. Gonna scream if I mess one of these up, LOL.

[cobraman]

  On 11/15/2021 at 11:16 PM, tbill said:

Good day today, Walmart trip and my pre order from model roundup came..

 

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Somebody like that 30 Ford !  I think I may need one.