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

[Ace-Garageguy]

More magic bits from Randy at Model Builder's Warehouse.

First up, a 3D printed Hyabusa-based V8 by Overnite Model Garage, to go in a hot-rod Lotus 7.

Yes, it's a model of a real engine, uses a bottom end machined from billet (or cast, depending on the specific engine manufacturer), a billet crank, and two Hyabusa heads.

A printed Ford 427 "cammer", by Mad Mike. Truly a thing of beauty.

A GT-40 Mk II engine and gearbox. Mad Mike 3D printed again

And a blown SBC with a gearbox and headers, also by Mad Mike

 

Besides having some of the trickest, highest quality models and parts, Model Builder's Warehouse customer service is the best I've ever encountered anywhere. 

Thanks Randy.  

 

Edited July 15, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy
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[atomicholiday]

51 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

More magic bits from Randy at Model Builder's Warehouse.

First up, a 3D printed Hyabusa-based V8 by Overnite Model Garage, to go in a hot-rod Lotus 7.

Yes, it's a model of a real engine, uses a block machined from billet, a billet crank, and two Hyabusa heads.

A printed Ford 427 "cammer", by Mad Mike. Truly a thing of beauty.

A GT-40 Mk II engine and gearbox. Mad Mike 3D printed again

And a blown SBC with a gearbox and headers, also by Mad Mike

 

Besides having some of the trickest, highest quality models and parts, Model Builder's Warehouse customer service is the best I've ever encountered anywhere. 

Thanks Randy.  

 

Those are sweet.  Very realistic looking.  Should really dress up a build.?

[Spottedlaurel]

Might be a bit more limited on here in the near future, due to an upcoming 1:1 car purchase. In the meantime:

No immediate plans for this one, and there are far too many decals for me to do it as a box art replica. Maybe merge some of it with the road car, and use the leftovers for a Time Attack car?

Realised this isn't much different to the AMT version I already have. I think it's attractive car and certainly has potential, will be interesting to try and realise that. In doing a search I was reminded of the very nice version that sadly departed MCM member Plowboy built:

I can't immediately find the completed photos that Roger posted in the Under Glass section, but it looked excellent.

[stinkybritches]

Got these over the last 2 days. Not pictured is the Light Pewter paint from Splash Paints.

Edited July 15, 2023 by stinkybritches
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[vamach1]

16 minutes ago, stinkybritches said:

Got these over the last 2 days

Oh yea.  Looking forward to getting mine.

[Dpate]

1 hour ago, stinkybritches said:

Got these over the last 2 days

What’s the quality? How’s the details? Plan on getting one of these myself. 

[stinkybritches]

1 minute ago, Dpate said:

What’s the quality? How’s the details? Plan on getting one of these myself. 

From the quick once over I've given it, it seems to be very well done. I haven't had a chance to do any test fitting.

[KWT]

Mail call today...

[64SS350]

The Audi came Thursday, the printed tires and paint today. Other parts shown were a bonus.

 

[atomicholiday]

These two followed me home today.  The corvette kit is one that I built when I first got back into the hobby, about twenty ish years ago.

[OldNYJim]

Quick trip to the Lobby of Hobby today…I don’t need another Revell Beetle but for $9 it was following me home…

Plus, I didn’t need superglue debonder particularly, but for a dollar that followed me home too ?

 

[Dpate]

Picked up another one of these at Ollie’s. It’s no better than the first one with the left side being the worst. I’ll come up with an idea for the van, but least got more rims and dope tires. I outlined the issue i been talking about. That side molding it’s literally non existent on the door lol. 

Edited July 16, 2023 by Dpate

[atomicholiday]

1 hour ago, Dpate said:

Picked up another one of these at Ollie’s. It’s no better than the first one with the left side being the worst. I’ll come up with an idea for the van, but least got more rims and dope tires. I outlined the issue i been talking about. That side molding it’s literally non existent on the door lol. 

I’m on the hunt for this one.  I’ve hit every Ollie’s within about a hundred miles.  Zilch.

 I did find it and a bunch of other current Ollie’s kits in a junk shop yesterday.  But they marked them all up to $23.  Just trying to make a quick buck.

[Dpate]

3 minutes ago, atomicholiday said:

I’m on the hunt for this one.  I’ve hit every Ollie’s within about a hundred miles.  Zilch.

 I did find it and a bunch of other current Ollie’s kits in a junk shop yesterday.  But they marked them all up to $23.  Just trying to make a quick buck.

When I went back today they still had a lot left, and still had few others along with the caddie surfing shark. I was really hoping the body would be better, but I’m probably just gonna sand down the molding on both sides all the way around when ever I decide to get around to building it.

[Exotics_Builder]

Arrived yesterday PM
 

[ewetwo]

They kind of look like some of the kits some Walmarts have had.

[slusher]

On 7/15/2023 at 1:02 PM, stinkybritches said:

Got these over the last 2 days. Not pictured is the Light Pewter paint from Splash Paints.

Man your ready build!

[slusher]

On 7/15/2023 at 2:22 PM, KWT said:

Mail call today...

Jeremy, I hope you got a deal because those GMC  are getting pricey and harder too find these days..great find..

[KWT]

3 hours ago, slusher said:

Jeremy, I hope you got a deal because those GMC  are getting pricey and harder too find these days..great find..

This one was quite a bit cheaper than I've seen them go for in a while

[ewetwo]

Even though I am stuck in a hotel in Boston until the end of the month. I have purchased a few kits

[Modlbldr]

Picked this adjustable shelf up at a thrift store today for $40. Lots of paint storage for me!!

Later-

[kelson]

Some more Rays decals from Ebay.?

[iamsuperdan]

I'm convinced this whole model thing is actually two hobbies.

The first, which I'm much better at, is acquiring kits and expanding the stash.

The second is actually building and finishing kits.

 

Anyway...

 

 

Finally found this one locally. 

 

And snagged these too.

 

[niteowl7710]

Ran out to the LHS since the '71 came in...

[Calb56]

3 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

I'm convinced this whole model thing is actually two hobbies.

The first, which I'm much better at, is acquiring kits and expanding the stash.

The second is actually building and finishing kits.

 

Anyway...

 

 

Finally found this one locally. 

 

And snagged these too.

 

Collecting is definitely part of it. When I left 12-13 years ago, that's what I did. My wife (now) hated it...now she's like you HAVE to build not just collect. So I'm limiting myself as much as possible.