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

[ChrisPflug]

Got a few kits- no I don't only get old built up MPC Mopars.....

Of course I still love the MPC stuff.....

[crazyjim]

A few kits, Chris? Looks like you hit the motherload. That Eldorado is a really nice kit.

[Crazy Ed]

  On 10/10/2010 at 9:06 PM, Bluesman Mark said:

Hmm Ed, I was always under the impression that they weren't shrink wrapped!

I have four Union kits now, the only one I bought new was the Gulf Porsche 917, & I could have sworn it wasn't shrink wrapped when I bought it some 18-19 years ago.

Did the box make a difference if it was shrink wrapped or not? The Ferrari is in the white box, & two of the other three Union kits I have are in the brown box. It also seems the Ford Mark IV in the brown box I recall from a hobby shop in Charlotte NC wasn't shrink wrapped, but I can't be sure. My Porsche was in the white box, same as the one you showed.

Well at least one of them were! That's the only Union Kit I have that is Shrink wrapped. I returned to the Hobby ~4 years ago after a 40+ year "break" , so I've never bought a New Union Kit. But I do know the Ferrari 330 P4 was released at least twice. Once prior to the UPC Bars and once after, Your's is the pre coded release. I can tell because the outline Border color is silver/grey instead of a gold, bronzeish grey. This picture shows the difference.

Ed

[Corvette.Jeff]

  On 10/10/2010 at 3:55 PM, Railfreak78 said:

For a trade on the Vette did it come with the Bike in the back?!

I wish, that wouldve been sweet!

but the 'vette wasnt all it was cracked up to be, it needed alot of work!

The truck needs some, but its better for my current situation.

[Mr. Show]

Today's mini-haul:

Charger was 40% off at Hobby Lobby, HoK paints 50% off at Hobbytown.

[cobra98]

[Nick Winter]

$27 later. Paints from a store except the J2 which was in the '39 chevy kit with '50 chevy.

[Greg Cullinan]

Recent acquisitions..

The carbs are from MAD and look great!

Edited October 12, 2010 by Greg Cullinan

[Railfreak78]

  On 10/12/2010 at 2:06 AM, Wheelman said:

Wasn't today - but Saturday:

The tires and wheels on this thing look killer. I hope someday you show if they look as good as the box art. Oh also great hauls this last weekend everyone!

[JamesW]

  On 10/12/2010 at 3:23 AM, Railfreak78 said:

Those wheels and tires are VERY nice. They were offered aftermarket quite a few years ago and I picked up a set.

[davyou5]

71 Plymouth Hemi Cuda since it was 30% off at my Hobby Lobby.

[DRG]

A friend of mine at work brought this in for me to-day.

I have never heard of this series of Models from AMT.

[highway]

  On 10/12/2010 at 9:07 PM, prg5609 said:

A friend of mine at work brought this in for me to-day.

I have never heard of this series of Models from AMT.

If I remember correctly, Don, the AMT Proshop series like that one were around in the late 90s and early 2000s. The were already predecorated from the factory and only needed assembly, no painting needed. By the box of yours, too, I would guess it was one bought at Walmart, since while Walmart still sold AMT kits, they came in that checkerboard style box, where the regular hobby shop offerings did not have the checkerboard pattern.

[Greg Cullinan]

Got these today,62 T Bird, 62 Buick and 66 Ford.

The wheels say 1/24th but apparently they are 24" in scale.so I may have to build 6 Donks

Mailman was a little late today,just noticed these in the mailbox .

Edited October 12, 2010 by Greg Cullinan

[moparmagiclives]

Picked up the Motor city muscle boss mustang from revell....pretty clean model, should be a fun build. The front shocks kinda...well.....shocked me.. had to grab the instructions to figure those out..

Edited October 13, 2010 by moparmagiclives

[jimnohio]

  On 10/12/2010 at 9:22 PM, highway said:

If I remember correctly, Don, the AMT Proshop series like that one were around in the late 90s and early 2000s. The were already predecorated from the factory and only needed assembly, no painting needed. By the box of yours, too, I would guess it was one bought at Walmart, since while Walmart still sold AMT kits, they came in that checkerboard style box, where the regular hobby shop offerings did not have the checkerboard pattern.

We have a few of those in the back room, as well as Revell's version. They don't sell well, but some are kind of cool. Someday I'll actually get them on site. Also have some in the same type of boxes with diecast bodies.

[Greg Cullinan]

I got a pair of mongeese.

[Junkman]

  On 10/12/2010 at 9:32 PM, Greg Cullinan said:

The wheels say 1/24th but apparently they are 24" in scale.so I may have to build 6 Donks

But they could be suitable for 1/20 scale, right? May I ask where they are available and how much they are?

[Greg Cullinan]

They are from ebay,I believe they were $15 wih free shipping. Will check when I get home from work and pm you the seller information.

[crazyjim]

Looks ike you're starting a flock, Greg.

[Chuck Most]

Not much today (but Saturday should be fun!)-

Monogram '94 T-Bird Quality Care stock car

Revell Beatnik Bandit

AMT Jimmy Johnson Lowes 48 Impala

[Greg Cullinan]

Stocking up for winter hibernation in the hobby room.

And this was too cool..

[cobra98]

[Mr. Show]

Had to take advantage of the HL sale one last time before it ends tomorrow.

[niteowl7710]

Recent eBay winnings. All of this was $55 including shipping. All are open, sealed inside.