The Junkman Posted June 20, 2024 Posted June 20, 2024 Its not much but its honest: I finally got the Revell 007 1971 Mach 1 Mustang kit. Was hoping for the Boss 351 but what passes for the nearest hobby shop near me (68 miles one way, Gundam kits almost twice the number of cars/trucks) only had this so I'm going to have to be satisfied for now. Got it for $26 which is remarkable as this place always has prices at the high end of MSRP and often more. 1
1959scudetto Posted June 21, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024 From LeMans decals (Spain): decals for 2 classic Ferraris: 1
mchook Posted June 21, 2024 Posted June 21, 2024 On 6/17/2024 at 5:49 PM, Straightliner59 said: Picked up this vintage resin Hornet, off Ebay. It has some issues, but, a lot of resin from the '80s/'90s did. The roof is sunk, is the main one. It's not slush-cast, though. Nor is it overly-thick. That's important! It was much more affordable than a promo, and I needed something to keep this grille/bumper I have, company. Poor thing's been hanging around here, all by itself, for at least a couple of decades!?? It'll likely become a curbside class drag racer. I had that in my watch list and thought about bidding on it. I wasn't home when it ended so I missed out. I'm glad to see it found a good home. 2
sfhess Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 Stopped in Burnbank's House of Hobbies today. They had the 64 Chevelle kits so I got one, along with a can of Tamiya spray paint. 2
Straightliner59 Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 14 hours ago, mchook said: I had that in my watch list and thought about bidding on it. I wasn't home when it ended so I missed out. I'm glad to see it found a good home. I've missed some really great deals, because I was otherwise busy. I ended up bidding before I started work, and was lucky enough that it held! It was only a couple of hours, but I was surprised! 1
slusher Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 10 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: I've missed some really great deals, because I was otherwise busy. I ended up bidding before I started work, and was lucky enough that it held! It was only a couple of hours, but I was surprised! How can you fix the top?
redscampi Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 25 minutes ago, slusher said: How can you fix the top? I think a judicious application of heat - hot water of something to the affected area can get it back pretty close. After that fill and fair.
Straightliner59 Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 3 hours ago, slusher said: How can you fix the top? Well...I guess I'll just have t mess around with it, and see what will work. I suppose, worst case scenario, I would have to cut out that area, and rebuild it. If that's the case, I may just write off the money I spent, on it. First, I will try some heat--maybe try warming a heel or toe dolly in the oven? When I get a little time to mess with it...? 1
Exotics_Builder Posted June 22, 2024 Posted June 22, 2024 My very small haul from a kit sale today. Good prices. Both sealed kits 6
redscampi Posted June 25, 2024 Posted June 25, 2024 On 6/22/2024 at 2:07 PM, Straightliner59 said: Well...I guess I'll just have t mess around with it, and see what will work. I suppose, worst case scenario, I would have to cut out that area, and rebuild it. If that's the case, I may just write off the money I spent, on it. First, I will try some heat--maybe try warming a heel or toe dolly in the oven? When I get a little time to mess with it...? Too hot! Maybe try a spoon soaked in boiling water? 1
redscampi Posted June 25, 2024 Posted June 25, 2024 Well, not today but over the last few weeks I got these from a variety of places. 7
absmiami Posted June 25, 2024 Posted June 25, 2024 Can’t have too many Merit model kits - right? This is the ancient Lotus XI kit - with those funny wheels / spokes scribed onto clear discs - Bought on line from somewhere half way up - or down? - Model Car Mountain - ok price - this kit is in excellent / unbuilt condition - even the decal sheet looks great - OK i know - its not usable - ive built two - planning to make a couple more … a certain Lotus Eleven Sebring entry is calling me … 12
64SS350 Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 Picked up the Ford at Hobby Lobby, Porsche is a partial kit from eBay. 4
Straightliner59 Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 12 hours ago, redscampi said: Too hot! Maybe try a spoon soaked in boiling water? I'd put it in at 170 degrees. I can't imagine that would be too hot. But the spoon may be worth a try, too! 1
niteowl7710 Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 Couple of accessory orders. SpotModel garners several sheets of decals and a set of KMP resin wheels to correct the wheels in a Hasegawa Impreza. From HobbyEasy a bunch of 3D decals from Quinta Studio 4
Earl Marischal Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 14 hours ago, absmiami said: Can’t have too many Merit model kits - right? This is the ancient Lotus XI kit - with those funny wheels / spokes scribed onto clear discs - Bought on line from somewhere half way up - or down? - Model Car Mountain - ok price - this kit is in excellent / unbuilt condition - even the decal sheet looks great - OK i know - its not usable - ive built two - planning to make a couple more … a certain Lotus Eleven Sebring entry is calling me … Very nice find! Look forward to seeing the finished article. steve
Bainford Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 16 hours ago, absmiami said: Can’t have too many Merit model kits - right? This is the ancient Lotus XI kit - with those funny wheels / spokes scribed onto clear discs - Bought on line from somewhere half way up - or down? - Model Car Mountain - ok price - this kit is in excellent / unbuilt condition - even the decal sheet looks great - OK i know - its not usable - ive built two - planning to make a couple more … a certain Lotus Eleven Sebring entry is calling me … Stellar find!! Looking forward to the day this lands on the bench.
Gramps46 Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 Just arrived. Rare and expensive Tamiya slot car but I could not resist. It will become a model of GT40 GT/108 which was a demo car and never raced. Will replace the chassis, interior, and wheels and tires. It will join my other spyders. 4
Gramps46 Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 19 hours ago, absmiami said: Can’t have too many Merit model kits - right? This is the ancient Lotus XI kit - with those funny wheels / spokes scribed onto clear discs - Bought on line from somewhere half way up - or down? - Model Car Mountain - ok price - this kit is in excellent / unbuilt condition - even the decal sheet looks great - OK i know - its not usable - ive built two - planning to make a couple more … a certain Lotus Eleven Sebring entry is calling me … Us old guys really love the Merits. 3
Keef Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 Picked these 2 up at a HobbyTown on my way back from South Carolina. 4
PatW Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 On 6/25/2024 at 5:21 PM, redscampi said: Well, not today but over the last few weeks I got these from a variety of places. It's a great pity that these kits can't be found here in the UK.
redscampi Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 30 minutes ago, PatW said: It's a great pity that these kits can't be found here in the UK. If you mean the Revell show rods, they can scarcely be found in the US, either. I paid dearly for those and never looked back. The hell of it is that now I have to decide to build them or not...I also have a T-Bone Stake that is a re-builder. Maybe I'll scratch the itch that way. Still looking for the Meter Cheater. 1
iamsuperdan Posted June 26, 2024 Posted June 26, 2024 Found this over the weekend at a community garage sale. $10 CDN, factory sealed. And of course, I tore right into it to check it out. 5
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