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

[lordairgtar]

59 minutes ago, michelle said:

i got this 66 t-bird promo in the mail today 

I might have the trim piece for your hood bulge laying around.

 

[michelle]

9 minutes ago, lordairgtar said:

I might have the trim piece for your hood bulge laying around.

 

cool thanks 

[oldcarfan]

11 hours ago, Zen said:

Cool looking Escort! How old is that kit?

Not sure, but I think it came out in 1996. I love rally cars!

[oldcarfan]

On 6/28/2025 at 8:21 AM, Pierre Rivard said:

Developing a passion for LSR. Found these 4 Hawk/Testors sealed streamliner kits on eBay, CAD$80 for the lot including shipping from GB. These are very simple toys (rubber band powered) and sold as 1/32 but they are a good fit for 1/25 1950's style streamliners (see size comparison to Ferrari 275P). Essentially these are only body shells and absolutely everything underneath needs to be fabricated. My kind of project!

 

I came across a few of these a while back and started planning a similar project. I did find that the body is a little shallow for a 1/24th engines to fit cleanly. I think a 1/25th flathead or similar should work nicely if that helps. If I ever remember where I put them, I want to put two together to make a longer version. I also found some 1 inch tall r/c aircraft wheels that looked about right. Can't remember the brand, but they were at Hobbytown and had machined aluminum centers.

Edited yesterday at 12:40 AM by oldcarfan

[1959scudetto]

21 hours ago, Zen said:

Cool looking Escort! How old is that kit?

According to Scalemates, the model was first released in 1994, however this version (Repsol) was issued in 1996.

[Pierre Rivard]

11 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

I came across a few of these a while back and started planning a similar project. I did find that the body is a little shallow for a 1/24th engines to fit cleanly. I think a 1/25th flathead or similar should work nicely if that helps. If I ever remember where I put them, I want to put two together to make a longer version. I also found some 1 inch tall r/c aircraft wheels that looked about right. Can't remember the brand, but they were at Hobbytown and had machined aluminum centers.

Excellent info Gary, thanks. Indeed the body is a bit shallow, thinking of extending the lower body sides. Lots to think about, should be a fun project.