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

[HomerS]

Local toy/collectible store had these in the die cast section.  350Z not painted/half built.....the rest are built but the paint needs stripped as they its very rough.  $5/each

[Street Rod]

A couple arrived today and the rest over the last couple of weeks. I may need an intervention, lol!

 

[oldcarfan]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:52 AM, Rob Hall said:

The ‘79 (‘Bear Bait’) was MPC’s last Chevette annual, pretty sure it has never been reissued.  

My bad. I have a memory of buying one as a kid back in the days when KMart and Toys R Us were still a thing. It's funny how your mind can play tricks.

[Straightliner59]

That's interesting. I've never seen the Fujimi EM Series models in those boxes.

[PatW]

On it's way from ebay UK, in 1/35 scale..

[NOBLNG]

I grabbed this at a local flea market for $15. It’s complete including the decals.?

Edited October 13, 2024 by NOBLNG

[atomicholiday]

2 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

I grabbed this at a local flea market for $15. It’s complete including the decals.?

Love that version of this kit!   The flake in the plastic is so nice I didn't even paint it when I built mine. 

[Mr mopar]

Mail call today some kits and parts  enjoy !

[ZTony8]

A bit late but last Saturday a few of us in the D.A.A.M. club made a pilgrimage to Akron, OH for the Plastic Undercover show.I bought the new Revell C8 Corvette,a sealed $5 Monogram Target Reynard,some decals and photo etch for the Hasegawa Gulf / Wyer Ford GT,a Fujimi Audi 90,an M&S trans kit for a Porsche 962,Meng BMW Z4 and Audi R8 GT3 kits, a Tamiya Renault 5 Turbo.Later we stopped at a local Ollie's and I scored the Atlantis / Revell Jungle Jim 1/16th scale Funny Car for $15. A fun day all around.

[lordairgtar]

19 hours ago, ZTony8 said:

A bit late but last Saturday a few of us in the D.A.A.M. club made a pilgrimage to Akron, OH for the Plastic Undercover show.I bought the new Revell C8 Corvette,a sealed $5 Monogram Target Reynard,some decals and photo etch for the Hasegawa Gulf / Wyer Ford GT,a Fujimi Audi 90,an M&S trans kit for a Porsche 962,Meng BMW Z4 and Audi R8 GT3 kits, a Tamiya Renault 5 Turbo.Later we stopped at a local Ollie's and I scored the Atlantis / Revell Jungle Jim 1/16th scale Funny Car for $15. A fun day all around.

Great stuff. Ollie's will be opening soon in a few locations near me in Wisconsin. Can't wait for the stores so I can score some normally expensive stuff like the Jungle Jim funny car.

[Bainford]

On 10/12/2024 at 9:49 PM, Street Rod said:

A couple arrived today and the rest over the last couple of weeks. I may need an intervention, lol!

 

Great haul! Really digging the Fujimi EM Daytona and Dino.

I am curious about the Wyle E Willys. Does it have a scale? I am guessing it is something like 1/32 with some 1/25 parts (rear wheels and engine Parts) The front wheels look like the Cosmics that were the optional alloy wheel available on Lotus Europa S2. I have never seen a set in scale. I suppose they are about 1/32 scale? If the kit is unsealed, is it possible to get a diameter measurement? No worries, if not. 

[Biggu]

Not much really but a small supply of hydraulic hoses and air lines from Ted’s ….

[Street Rod]

5 hours ago, Bainford said:

Great haul! Really digging the Fujimi EM Daytona and Dino.

I am curious about the Wyle E Willys. Does it have a scale? I am guessing it is something like 1/32 with some 1/25 parts (rear wheels and engine Parts) The front wheels look like the Cosmics that were the optional alloy wheel available on Lotus Europa S2. I have never seen a set in scale. I suppose they are about 1/32 scale? If the kit is unsealed, is it possible to get a diameter measurement? No worries, if not. 

Hey, Trevor! I didn’t see a scale on them. Here’s a couple pictures. There’s a finished build thread of all three kits in the ‘everything else’ section under glass. That’s where I saw them and thought they were pretty cool and would be a fun build.

 

[Bainford]

23 minutes ago, Street Rod said:

Hey, Trevor! I didn’t see a scale on them. Here’s a couple pictures. There’s a finished build thread of all three kits in the ‘everything else’ section under glass. That’s where I saw them and thought they were pretty cool and would be a fun build.

 

Thanks a ton. That's exactly what I needed to see. I make them out to be 1/2 - 17/32", just a hair shy of 13" wheel in 1/24 scale. Cheers.

[A modeler named mike]

On 9/21/2024 at 6:19 PM, A modeler named mike said:

Ditto on that!

No more ditto for me.. I scored one unassembled, no cracks or warpage, scratch free windshield, only missing one red taillight. The box has some water stains and will get the attention of some glue and the steam iron. I like the idea I've of seen here on the forum of changing the rims and tires to something more hotrod looking.

?°° a blower popping out the hood? 

[NOBLNG]

First ever order from Texas3d.? Beautiful looking stuff!

[Kenmojr]

I just could not pass up this on Amazon.CA, so I ordered it last night - Revell 1966 Chevy Fleetside for $25 (Canadian) which is a great deal in Canada.

Lately I've been buying quite a few models but I had limited time to spare as I was my 93 year old father's primary caretake for the last 4 years. I have not had my 60 Corvette to a car show during that time.

Sadly Dad passed last month, September 12, 2024. Dad lost his mobility and was confined to the 2nd level of our house. His only entertainment was making his way to my bedroom to watch old movies, CNN, History channel, TV car shows and NHL hockey on my tv. He passed in my bedroom while waiting for me to turn tv on for him.

I miss him dearly.

 

Edited October 18, 2024 by Kenmojr

[Ace-Garageguy]

Reference book...

[Straightliner59]

On 10/12/2024 at 7:46 PM, Straightliner59 said:

That's interesting. I've never seen the Fujimi EM Series models in those boxes.

I'm an idiot! I just realized those are the tops of the boxes, not the ends. DUH!

[hedotwo]

13 hours ago, Kenmojr said:

I just could not pass up this on Amazon.CA, so I ordered it last night - Revell 1966 Chevy Fleetside for $25 (Canadian) which is a great deal in Canada.

Lately I've been buying quite a few models but I had limited time to spare as I was my 93 year old father's primary caretake for the last 4 years. I have not had my 60 Corvette to a car show during that time.

Sadly Dad passed last month, September 12, 2024. Dad lost his mobility and was confined to the 2nd level of our house. His only entertainment was making his way to my bedroom to watch old movies, CNN, History channel, TV car shows and NHL hockey on my tv. He passed in my bedroom while waiting for me to turn tv on for him.

I miss him dearly.

 

Sorry for your loss Ken

[eastown]

So sorry for your loss.  

  Bob

[hedotwo]

Shout out to 3D Scale Parts... I received my order of stand up Cadillac wreath hood ornaments and they're really nice.  Outstanding detail and chrome for such small parts!

[Mattilacken]

Got an order in from Germany and the quality is top notch.

 

[espo]

19 hours ago, Kenmojr said:

I just could not pass up this on Amazon.CA, so I ordered it last night - Revell 1966 Chevy Fleetside for $25 (Canadian) which is a great deal in Canada.

Lately I've been buying quite a few models but I had limited time to spare as I was my 93 year old father's primary caretake for the last 4 years. I have not had my 60 Corvette to a car show during that time.

Sadly Dad passed last month, September 12, 2024. Dad lost his mobility and was confined to the 2nd level of our house. His only entertainment was making his way to my bedroom to watch old movies, CNN, History channel, TV car shows and NHL hockey on my tv. He passed in my bedroom while waiting for me to turn tv on for him.

I miss him dearly.

 

My sincere condolences on your fathers passing. I admire you for the caring of your father in his final days. My wife and I had done much the same thing for her mother until she had to go into a cared medical facility and understand what a strain this all can be for you emotionally as well. 

[OldNYJim]

Picked up the Revell 39 Chevy from Hobby Lobby - I try and pick up anything ‘hot toddy’ when they have it because I’m sure I’ll want it at some point…

Plus, they have their own version of the Tamiya weathering powders now - couple of different flavors - picked up these to try out and compare to the Tamiya ones.

 Plus, slightly off topic, picked up the teal Johnny Lightning demo derby car to match the pink one I already had:

I already built a 1:25 build of the pink one - guess I need to do the mint green one now too: