A modeler named mike Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Straight from the shelves of Spotlight Hobbies to my mailbox.. I've been watching this kit for two years? with hope that some day I would be lucky to "wind" up owning one of these crazy fictional show rod kits. That day came and I wasn't about to lose out as I have in the past with other hard to get kits on my list and have regrets. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Well my wallet hates me, but these bad boys came in today. I wasn’t expecting them till Monday. All the way from Japan from my favorite Japan hobby shop Plaza Japan. Not my biggest order from them, but the 1/12 Porsche made up half of the order. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 7 hours ago, A modeler named mike said: Straight from the shelves of Spotlight Hobbies to my mailbox.. I've been watching this kit for two years? with hope that some day I would be lucky to "wind" up owning one of these crazy fictional show rod kits. That day came and I wasn't about to lose out as I have in the past with other hard to get kits on my list and have regrets. Nice! Congrats!! I’ve wanted one of these for a while myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 15 hours ago, A modeler named mike said: Straight from the shelves of Spotlight Hobbies to my mailbox.. I've been watching this kit for two years? with hope that some day I would be lucky to "wind" up owning one of these crazy fictional show rod kits. That day came and I wasn't about to lose out as I have in the past with other hard to get kits on my list and have regrets. Nice score ! glad I could help you fined one ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 (edited) Having built a greenhouse for my wife just ten years ago, she wants me to build another but a shade smaller! But this one won't be growing real tomatoes/cucumbers/chillies/flowers or peppers, just scale model versions! Edited April 28 by PatW 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A modeler named mike Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 2 hours ago, Mr mopar said: Nice score ! glad I could help you fined one ! I've was contemplating the one on eBay from Japan but the box was in rough shape and they wouldn't come down in enough in their asking price when I made an offer. This one from Spotlight Hobbies seemed to a better deal all around. As I read the Koo~Koo~Kar thread comments the one that sticks in my head now is what MIKOS said about resealing kits.. I know that Model Round up will seal an opened vintage kit for protection and care as they acknowledge in their descriptions. It has put that thought of what if in my head.. But as I said it will get opened eventually but not till I'm ready to build it. That way it'll hold its value if I keel over and the Misses has to deal with the liquidation of my collection. The things we think of when we get old...😉 Thanks for pointing in the right direction Mr. Mopar... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 On 4/27/2024 at 10:51 AM, A modeler named mike said: Same neighbor? Lucky you...😊 I agree. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 3 More of these showed up , I have no idea how that happened 🙂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpate Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 2 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: 3 More of these showed up , I have no idea how that happened 🙂 Well when stock runs out I know who to look for 😅. I seriously forgot to get one of these, but my model kit funds are dry right now. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 30 minutes ago, Dpate said: Well when stock runs out I know who to look for 😅. I seriously forgot to get one of these, but my model kit funds are dry right now. Yeah, I seen your post, those big boxes don't ship over from Japan very cheap, when you refresh funds defiantly get one, good kit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Whitecloud Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Added some aircraft to the stash. I haven't built a plane in some time. Older kits from thEbay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 hours ago, martinfan5 said: 3 More of these showed up , I have no idea how that happened 🙂 I look forward too seeing them friend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 38 minutes ago, slusher said: I look forward too seeing them friend! Me too Carl 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 One of my favorite things is parts lots - although I don’t pick them up THAT regularly. Often they’re semi-destroyed built-ups of subjects that don’t interest me, but this little auction lot caught my eye… All kinds of cool little kustom parts - Appleton spotlights, Caddy bullet taillights, custom grills and wheels and AMT mini-trophies…I suspect most of these parts are from AMT kits actually but I’d have no idea which ones… Weeks of fun ahead sorting thru them looking for treasures! 😍 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 3 hours ago, CabDriver said: One of my favorite things is parts lots - although I don’t pick them up THAT regularly. Often they’re semi-destroyed built-ups of subjects that don’t interest me, but this little auction lot caught my eye… All kinds of cool little kustom parts - Appleton spotlights, Caddy bullet taillights, custom grills and wheels and AMT mini-trophies…I suspect most of these parts are from AMT kits actually but I’d have no idea which ones… Weeks of fun ahead sorting thru them looking for treasures! 😍 All very nice but no tyres! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoMoCo66 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 8 hours ago, CabDriver said: One of my favorite things is parts lots - although I don’t pick them up THAT regularly. Often they’re semi-destroyed built-ups of subjects that don’t interest me, but this little auction lot caught my eye… All kinds of cool little kustom parts - Appleton spotlights, Caddy bullet taillights, custom grills and wheels and AMT mini-trophies…I suspect most of these parts are from AMT kits actually but I’d have no idea which ones… Weeks of fun ahead sorting thru them looking for treasures! 😍 What a dream! I wish I would stumble upon a parts lot like that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 And today’s stash addition… It’s not a particularly amazing kit, but I’m casually collecting Beetle and VW kits and it was only $18 shipped on Amazon…I’ll definitely get $18 of fun out of it! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 On 4/29/2024 at 11:08 PM, CabDriver said: One of my favorite things is parts lots - although I don’t pick them up THAT regularly. Often they’re semi-destroyed built-ups of subjects that don’t interest me, but this little auction lot caught my eye… All kinds of cool little kustom parts - Appleton spotlights, Caddy bullet taillights, custom grills and wheels and AMT mini-trophies…I suspect most of these parts are from AMT kits actually but I’d have no idea which ones… Weeks of fun ahead sorting thru them looking for treasures! 😍 I'd tackle the wheels first and come up matching sets with the matching wheel backs.. But that's just me....😊😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 LHS find today and one E Bay find enjoy ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I just received this in the mail today! 1974 kit 100% complete! I had this kit back in 1975 but it was trashed whole stores in my in laws garage by the wife's little brothers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTrucker Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) Just got a package from Atlantis Models today. 2 more 26 Mack kits. Just need the dump truck version now! Edited May 2 by OldTrucker 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Arrivals from a couple of different sellers: I was surprised to find I hadn't already got one of the 430-series Nissan Gloria, as a hardtop sedan at least. I got a pillared version a while back, which seems to be a different, more detailed kit. It has a couple of interesting wheel sets with it which will be of use on other builds. Wheels and tyres on the Jeep were the main draw, I need some replacements for a Land Cruiser, and maybe the chassis could go under something else? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfhess Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 AMT 2021 Charger police car Revell 1971 Mustang Mach 1 AMT Grant King sprint car Tamiya Alpine Renault A442 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 On 5/1/2024 at 7:39 PM, Mr mopar said: LHS find today and one E Bay find enjoy ! That T Bird kit is a real find! steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.