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

[lordairgtar]

12 hours ago, Earl Marischal said:

@Ace-Garageguy

That’s a very nice looking car. Did it come with the car washer? 😁

steve

 

I had heard that was either Jiarus' or Gary Schmidt's mom. The original art had her in an all white suit but someone (don't remember who) thought it resembled underwear and Jairus added the polka dots

[Ace-Garageguy]

Based on a recommendation from member stavanzer on another thread...thanks Alan.  

Edited Friday at 10:26 PM by Ace-Garageguy

[oldcarfan]

23 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

I don't know how to interpret this ScaleMates timeline...

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/italeri-3624-mercedes-benz-190e-23-16v--1413201

 

22 hours ago, Calb56 said:

Follow the line up from the box. So 1986 was when the Revell issue came out. Claims "New Parts"?

Thanks to both of you! I seem to always forget about ScaleMates. Back in my Navy days, a guy I knew in Naples, Italy drove a 190E. I wanted one of those cars so bad. 

[slusher]

On 7/17/2025 at 9:55 PM, HomerS said:

1972 Gran Prix promo

Ta

That’s a reallly nice find and buy!

[niteowl7710]

19 hours ago, lordairgtar said:

I had heard that was either Jiarus' or Gary Schmidt's mom. The original art had her in an all white suit but someone (don't remember who) thought it resembled underwear and Jairus added the polka dots

That someone would be the young lady who as (at least at the time) in charge of GM's Licensing department. 

[niteowl7710]

Two accent sheets for the Tamiya 911 GT3RS

All the blue on this Audi R8 is blue chrome foil decals.

[Falcon Ranchero]

Just got a ‘63 Impala and another ‘71 Olds

[johnyrotten]

Found some packs of OLD x-acto #11 blades at a yard sale today. Cool old packaging, no bar codes. Still sharp with just a touch of rust. Anyone have any idea how old these are?

[A modeler named mike]

I have been wanting this book for quite some time but it usually goes for way more than its valued. I found one reasonably priced on ebay with a make an offer option. I made a reasonable offer and was shot down. I gave it a day of thought and decided what the heck, I'll never find that cheap again. Wouldn't you know it, it was gone..🤬 Fast forward to today.. I went out to grab the mail out of the mailbox and here sat a large cardboard envelope with my name on it. I known I hadn't ordered anything. As I inspected the package it was clear to me as to what was going on. One of our fine Modelers on the forum knew I was looking for one and also knew my offer had been shot down. He decided to take upon himself to make the purchase and send it as a Birthday gift to me.. How Fricken Cool is that! He knows who he is and I Thank him whole heartedly for that kind gesture.. you rock! 

[Valvefloat]

My newest addition

[bandit1]

Finally broke down and snagged one of these mini boxes for my bench Burple...(My mother loved Purple for some reason before she passed away a few years back 😭)

Edited Saturday at 08:52 PM by bandit1

[meechum68]

I hit my local shop today and found 2 of 3 kits I was excited for, and bought 2 of the 3.  

The paint is for the Skyline. 

I have a plan for the Fleetmaster, and throwing around 5-6 ideas for the coupe. 

[oldcarfan]

Does diecast count? I had an expiring 40% coupon from CVS so I stopped by to check out the diecasts. They had the usual old stuff, except for this one. Not a big fan of EVs but I like the look of this thing. Maybe I'll come up with something to do with it. Wonder how it would work lowered and as a panel van?

[stitchdup]

27 minutes ago, oldcarfan said:

Does diecast count? I had an expiring 40% coupon from CVS so I stopped by to check out the diecasts. They had the usual old stuff, except for this one. Not a big fan of EVs but I like the look of this thing. Maybe I'll come up with something to do with it. Wonder how it would work lowered and as a panel van?

 

[oldcarfan]

3 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

 

That's too cool! Now if they could be persuaded to do a hybrid version I'd get one. Here in rural central Texas charging stations are not too common.

[meechum68]

I just placed an order with Iceman Collections for parts for the Fleetmaster Aerosedan I shared a bit ago!

Plus some parts for a gasser! 

Edited yesterday at 12:06 AM by meechum68

[Valvefloat]

3 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

Does diecast count? I had an expiring 40% coupon from CVS so I stopped by to check out the diecasts. They had the usual old stuff, except for this one. Not a big fan of EVs but I like the look of this thing. Maybe I'll come up with something to do with it. Wonder how it would work lowered and as a panel van?

These vws are $80k new!!!

[#1 model citizen]

10 hours ago, johnyrotten said:

Found some packs of OLD x-acto #11 blades at a yard sale today. Cool old packaging, no bar codes. Still sharp with just a touch of rust. Anyone have any idea how old these are?

I don’t know if this will help but I have an old pair of Xacto knives in a plastic case that I’m pretty sure I got in the ‘60’s (maybe early to mid-60’s?) My first real hobby knives! (Before that was a Boy Scouts jack knife or kitchen knives!)

The handles are well worn but you can still see the old style logos stamped into them. They are still in use today.I still have these blades that came with the set. All the #11 blades are long gone but the last #16 is still in use. (Mounted in a newer handle)They, too, have the logo and identification number stamped in them.    
Two dates to help determine the age of an item are 1963 - zip codes begin to be used.  1974 -  barcodes begin to appear/be used in grocery stores. I think it took a little longer for other markets to adopt barcodes. I can remember seeing lots of products with barcodes long before for most retailers installed the readers.                                             

Edited yesterday at 06:03 AM by #1 model citizen
Removed duplicate pictures

[Rodent]

Got the kit a few days ago, and the paint today. @RSchnell will understand the choice of paint colors.

I have never owned or built this kit.

[rattle can man]

that VW diecast has gasser/ street freak written all over it. Or perhaps flowers and peace signs?

[#1 model citizen]

Well more like what I got in the last 6 months (+) not in chronological order-

 eBay purchases (‘55 Dodge-Walmart)

Got in trade with a forum member 

From Ollie’s - to introduce granddaughter to model building.

‘66 Shelby was a club meeting door prize. Got the ’60 Mercury in trade with a club member. ‘50 Buick from Jay’s Resin Wheels. 

From ebay  for parts. Most are warped. There are 2 complete kits - a 1910 Pierce Arrow and the Sears buggy, although  it’s top is slightly warped, I think it’s salvageable. The 1903 Ford is slightly warped but it isn’t so bad a little paint and set back far enough on a shelf it will look ok. 😉 It’s the yellow one in the pic below. 

Highway Pioneers from ebay. Girls are  mini Barbie dolls my gf found at the Dollar Tree. They are about perfect 1/32 scale once removed from their bases. They are almost perfect for 1/25 scale children, too, if you can find any that look like children. 
 

    +++ In July so far +++

Another ‘64 1/2 Mustang! From eBay. This one is missing a few parts the most agreegous being a stock taillight lens.  
     Not shown is an assortment of Evergreen “sticks” and a Tamya extra small flat brush with rounded edges and a couple of bottles of CA glue. 
    I think I remembered it all!

 

Edited yesterday at 06:08 AM by #1 model citizen
Removed duplicate picture

[johnyrotten]

6 hours ago, #1 model citizen said:

I don’t know if this will help but I have an old pair of Xacto knives in a plastic case that I’m pretty sure I got in the ‘60’s (maybe early to mid-60’s?) My first real hobby knives! (Before that was a Boy Scouts jack knife or kitchen knives!)

The handles are well worn but you can still see the old style logos stamped into them. They are still in use today.I still have these blades that came with the set. All the #11 blades are long gone but the last #16 is still in use. (Mounted in a newer handle)They, too, have the logo and identification number stamped in them.    
Two dates to help determine the age of an item are 1963 - zip codes begin to be used.  1974 -  barcodes begin to appear/be used in grocery stores. I think it took a little longer for other markets to adopt barcodes. I can remember seeing lots of products with barcodes long before for most retailers installed the readers.                                             

Thanks for posting this. I've been poking around trying to figure out how old these are. The zip code date is a big help. I don't plan on using these, I'll probably find a small case and put together a little display of old modeling tools and products.

[meechum68]

Some great finds! 

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

13 hours ago, oldcarfan said:

...Maybe I'll come up with something to do with it. Wonder how it would work lowered and as a panel van?

How 'bout an air cooled Bug engine (running on bio-fuel, of course) driving a generator on a trailer behind it, and cover it with peace and love and flower stickers?

Edited yesterday at 01:15 PM by Ace-Garageguy

[slusher]

18 hours ago, A modeler named mike said:

I have been wanting this book for quite some time but it usually goes for way more than its valued. I found one reasonably priced on ebay with a make an offer option. I made a reasonable offer and was shot down. I gave it a day of thought and decided what the heck, I'll never find that cheap again. Wouldn't you know it, it was gone..🤬 Fast forward to today.. I went out to grab the mail out of the mailbox and here sat a large cardboard envelope with my name on it. I known I hadn't ordered anything. As I inspected the package it was clear to me as to what was going on. One of our fine Modelers on the forum knew I was looking for one and also knew my offer had been shot down. He decided to take upon himself to make the purchase and send it as a Birthday gift to me.. How Fricken Cool is that! He knows who he is and I Thank him whole heartedly for that kind gesture.. you rock! 

Some very thoughtful people we have on this forum."..