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

[oldcarfan]

7 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

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?

It could make an interesting Cannonball entry!

[Zen]

Hobby Lobby score today at lunch time, all for $63 out the door. When I was there the lady was marking down the Iwata airbrush stuff to half off, including compressors.

 

[Lownslow]

Went to the paint store for clear hardner and noticed a premix section and sure enough two great colors at 5$ a bottle came home. 

[Keef]

Working out of town in Baton Rouge and I found a hobby shop that’s totally AMAZING!!

The name of it is Hobby Towne and it’s located at 8484 Airline Hwy in Baton Rouge. I picked up a couple of cans of spray paint and a couple of kits I’ve been on the look for that I could afford.

If you’re ever in the area check them out, you won’t be disappointed!

[OldNYJim]

Checked out the local comic book store this week, because I saw online they they carried supplies for miniatures - those Warhammer type tabletop games.  

They had some interesting stuff that I picked up to play with…some interesting acrylic paints that I hadn’t tried before, some materials that will be useful for diorama type projects plus some interesting tools…I grabbed this weighted handle, which is spring loaded to allow you to hold a small whatever-you’re-working-on for painting and detailing.  

[PatW]

In the post a 3D printed Chevy Pick-Up Toon!

 

 

Update: It was delivered today=

 

Edited 54 minutes ago by PatW

[Zen]

Went back to HL today and grabbed this.......

[Twokidsnosleep]

This in from eBay

she looks a little rough but it was super cheap

and

I will be modifying her into…

Likely my next auto project after I finish the American Graffiti Coupe

[stitchdup]

15 hours ago, OldNYJim said:

Checked out the local comic book store this week, because I saw online they they carried supplies for miniatures - those Warhammer type tabletop games.  

They had some interesting stuff that I picked up to play with…some interesting acrylic paints that I hadn’t tried before, some materials that will be useful for diorama type projects plus some interesting tools…I grabbed this weighted handle, which is spring loaded to allow you to hold a small whatever-you’re-working-on for painting and detailing.  

those citadel paints dont play nice with tamiya thinners. they look good for a couple of hours but when you next open them its a rubbery mess

[JerseeJerry55]

Went to Hobby Lobby this morning and picked up the following:

• AMT 1960 Chevy Short Bed pickup truck w/Go cart
• Testors One Coat Lacquer Fiery Orange
• Craft paint Orange
• Weathering set
• The "Old Guys Rule" sign

Excited to eventually build her (whenever that will be). The plan is making a somewhat mild custom which you might see at the Drive In, or a local track back in the late 50's/early 60's. I'm going to be painting the Fiery Orange for the cab, hood, and bed. Since the roof is two pieces I'm thinking either Testors Graphite Dust, Diamond Dust, or Blazing Black for the top of the roof. The Go cart will be most likely have a Black frame, and an Aluminum shade for the body. Also I thought the metal sign would look good in my display area. Although as much as I love the older (1977 and earlier) pickup trucks I have not built many over the years. I guess it's about time to start.

[OldNYJim]

1 hour ago, stitchdup said:

those citadel paints dont play nice with tamiya thinners. they look good for a couple of hours but when you next open them its a rubbery mess

That’s good to know - thanks!

[A modeler named mike]

Since it's 40% off this week at HL, I took a drive. The '71 was the last one and at that price, it was a no brainer. The '55 was 🤔°° because I wanted it.. also picked up some brushes, it never hurts to have fresh brushes. I was a little disappointed, they did not have a decent selection of tools, glues or paints. But the Olds kit did kinda made up for it.

[slusher]

3 hours ago, Twokidsnosleep said:

This in from eBay

she looks a little rough but it was super cheap

and

I will be modifying her into…

Likely my next auto project after I finish the American Graffiti Coupe

I will definitely watch that build. Watched that show with my dad for many years…

[Twokidsnosleep]

16 hours ago, slusher said:

I will definitely watch that build. Watched that show with my dad for many years…

I am definitely NOT starting on it yet, I have far too many projects on the go

😉

Edited 6 hours ago by Twokidsnosleep

[Falcon Ranchero]

18 hours ago, A modeler named mike said:

Since it's 40% off this week at HL, I took a drive. The '71 was the last one and at that price, it was a no brainer. The '55 was 🤔°° because I wanted it.. also picked up some brushes, it never hurts to have fresh brushes. I was a little disappointed, they did not have a decent selection of tools, glues or paints. But the Olds kit did kinda made up for it.

I've noticed other guys who've bought the '71 Olds all got the clearence price of $9. Also the reason why I got another one myself was the clear out price. But knowing the hobby lobby I go to, kits have to be sitting for years and years before getting a clear-out price. That's how I got the 1/16 scale '57 T-bird; also $9 clearence. 

[JerseeJerry55]

Just got these today. Made a trade with MCMF member Little Timmy. Great to deal with. Thinking about building them as a drag set using the trailer from the AMT Cal Drag Combo. It’s gonna be a 2026 project for sure.

[A modeler named mike]

37 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

I've noticed other guys who've bought the '71 Olds all got the clearence price of $9. Also the reason why I got another one myself was the clear out price. But knowing the hobby lobby I go to, kits have to be sitting for years and years before getting a clear-out price. That's how I got the 1/16 scale '57 T-bird; also $9 clearence. 

In not 100% certain, but I believe the Olds is already discontinued, so that could be why they are so cheap. You got a great deal on the T-bird. They had them in stock but were the regular price. 

[Falcon Ranchero]

35 minutes ago, A modeler named mike said:

but I believe the Olds is already discontinued

Yes, I heard about that; that's too bad, it was a great kit the first time I built it. This one I have now, I might have to keep unbuilt and in the packages; who knows, maybe in the next 60 years it'll have Jo-Han kit rarity status LOL. But I'll probably build it.

[Can-Con]

23 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said:

Yes, I heard about that; that's too bad, it was a great kit the first time I built it. This one I have now, I might have to keep unbuilt and in the packages; who knows, maybe in the next 60 years it'll have Jo-Han kit rarity status LOL. But I'll probably build it.

Build it. It'll be reissued in a few years, it'll never be very rare.