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

[meechum68]

I got a Tamiya Scriber, Gonna use a body I got in a Junkyard buy to practice on so I can open up the Trunk and doors.

[Bill Eh?]

On 8/11/2025 at 2:25 PM, Exotics_Builder said:

At yesterday's club meeting, a past participant showed up with a collection he acquired in the late 90's.  The way he got them was the original owner had taken them out of the boxes, cut the parts from the trees and put them in Zip-Loc bags.  Downside is that you have no idea if all there just hoping it is.  Upside, he was giving them away FREE.  Just wanted to clear out some space.  Anyway, I chose these three.  I'll eventually inventory them but may not build them.  Just thought these were the most interesting to me.

 

All of those Tamiya kits are still very much sought after. A very good score even if they off their sprues and bagged.

[Zen]

These two in the last few days. Can anyone verify if the Taxi is an original issue?

 

[Rocketman455]

29 minutes ago, Zen said:

These two in the last few days. Can anyone verify if the Taxi is an original issue?

 

Yes it is! Nice score.

[slusher]

I have picked on eBay I really like them…

 

 

[meechum68]

Great stuff folks! I dig the mufflers! 

[oldcarfan]

We returned from our trip to Salt Lake City the other day. My wife had meetings to attend so I made my own fun while there. This is a store review plus a what did I get post. 

MRS Hobbies, West Valley Hobby and Super Anime Store are in the area and I recommend them. MRS Hobbies is an old school shop crammed to the gills with kits and supplies of all types. I went a little crazy with the Aoshima kits and stocked up on Tamiya paints and even found a can of Model Master Dark Yellow. West Valley also has an amazing stock of supplies and kits. I found a lot of things I didn't know existed. Super Anime Store is more anime figure oriented but they did have a few kits like the Nissan Silvia. Anyway, if you're in the area give them a try. 

Oh and the views were cool too, I guess. lol. We drove up Pike's Peak and went to South Park Colorado and rode an old time steam train. Can't complain!  

[sfhess]

Got my latest order from Mr Burns (Too Many Projects).

72 Mercury Montego Wagon and a 70-71 Montego 4-door.

Wagon is going to replicate mine before Paramount Studios did this:

[NOBLNG]

On 8/11/2025 at 6:34 PM, FoMoCo66 said:

Got my first promo in the most unexpected place ever, the Iowa State Fair. A pretty beat up 63 thunderbird, definitely some kids toy (adds character they tell me). The people had it listed for $40, no way is it worth that in this state. Told them they had it marked as a 65 and it was a 63, mentioned the broken a pillars, and the worn off chrome. All that got me this beaut for $20, not bad.

That’ll buff out.😬

[FoMoCo66]

52 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

That’ll buff out.😬

Yeah, I don't think im gonna restore it, way to much for what its worth. Now, I could potentially kitbash the body and interior with the amt 62 thunderbird.

[kelson]

Latest add to the stash.🤠

[dave branson]

Got these over the last couple of days.

[Donny]

These arrived this morning - happy chappy. More for the stash 

Don

Edited Thursday at 11:40 PM by Donny

[meechum68]

Awesome goodies guys!  Very awesome!! 

Love the Initial D cars!! 

[Dpate]

I know this isn’t a car or truck, or bike, but just wanted to show everyone this juggernaut of a machine.  Just arrived from UPS from megahobby as they had it the cheapest @$215.  I love these 1/35 scale kits no matter the subject, because they’re just so detailed.  

Edited Friday at 03:39 PM by Dpate

[A modeler named mike]

On 8/12/2025 at 5:11 PM, FoMoCo66 said:

Got my fusionfirm chrome from amazon!

After seeing this product posted two times on here, I went and watched a tutorial on it. Very impressive.. I ordered some today. Thanks for posting it. 

[dave branson]

This is what I got today. Got these 3 kits in a trade with Cody Stump. The rims were another ebay purchase.

[Donny]

6 hours ago, Dpate said:

I know this isn’t a car or truck, or bike, but just wanted to show everyone this juggernaut of a machine.  Just arrived from UPS from megahobby as they had it the cheapest @$215.  I love these 1/35 scale kits no matter the subject, because they’re just so detailed.  

Thats one big rig. Thats gonna take some putting together.😁

Don

[Mark W]

Cunningham Corvette from Historic Racing Miniatures!

Neat resin trans kit, needs the Monogram 1958 Corvette doner.

Looks really good, will be on the bench soon.

[fredo84]

I have the chance to get a nice lot today (I'm on the road way to collect it 🚗).

I will post more picture when I it home 🏠.

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 05:24 AM by fredo84

[Falcon Ranchero]

19 hours ago, dave branson said:

This is what I got today. Got these 3 kits in a trade with Cody Stump. The rims were another ebay purchase.

Cool stuff; built the exact same ‘60 Impala kit; builds up nice once complete

[slusher]

9 hours ago, fredo84 said:

I have the chance to get a nice lot today (I'm on the road way to collect it 🚗).

I will post more picture when I it home 🏠.

 

 

 

Nice kits in your haul….

[Ace-Garageguy]

On 8/12/2025 at 8:41 PM, meechum68 said:

I got a Tamiya Scriber, Gonna use a body I got in a Junkyard buy to practice on so I can open up the Trunk and doors.

It's a great tool, especially if you get the full set of blades. Not cheap, but worth it.

There's a learning curve, but it does a vastly superior job than the old number 11 blade (turned backwards or whatever), because it takes a nice curl of material out of the depth of the scribe, without making it any wider.

Edited Saturday at 03:32 PM by Ace-Garageguy

[Ace-Garageguy]

Haven't bought one yet, but I realized I have exactly zero Fox-body Mustangs.

Kinda odd I suppose, because it's such a wildly popular real-world car...but maybe that's the reason. I like unusual.

Only problem is I have no idea what to build it into.

A mildly flared canyon-carver might be nice, 'cause the high-winding SBF really lends itself to that kind of thing...

                             

 

Edited Saturday at 04:33 PM by Ace-Garageguy

[iamsuperdan]

On 8/11/2025 at 3:10 PM, iamsuperdan said:

Yesterday evening, I found one of my grail kits on EBay for a price way less than it normally is.

Shipping says it should be here in a week or two.

I'm stoked. Will post pics upon arrival.

 

 

On 8/11/2025 at 3:13 PM, FoMoCo66 said:

Nice, what is it?

 

 

So holy cow. I bought this on eBay on Sunday. Half the price of what these normally sell for. It arrived here yesterday.

Purchase, shipping, arrival. China to Canada. Basically 5 days.

Complete and unstarted. 

The body's windshield pillar is a little bent. And it's strange because the two Volvo 850 Turbo wagon kits I have both have the same bent windshield. Same side too. I figure, once I get the glass in place, they'll straighten out and be just fine. The plastic isn't stretched or miscoloured, so should be good. 

Decals are slightly yellowed, so I've alreayd ordered the replacement setby SK Decals from SpotModel. Should be here next week.

 

Super excited to start this one.