Tom Geiger Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I went to the Super September Showdown in Gilbertsville, PA. There was an active sales area so I was able to grab a few things I had been looking for. I wanted a Phantom Vickie to supplement an unfinished kit that I own. They had done a nice job painting the body and interior, but someone had stolen the chassis and engine from that kit. So I was looking for a kit, and found this one for $5. The owner was quick to point out that it was missing the wheels and tires, no problem! And once I got it home to inspect, I found a complete Chevy six from the 1960 pickup kit inside in it's own plastic bag! So add one engine I like from that five dollar bill. Another vendor had this small bag of parts just marked as you see. I quickly recognized it had the flathead six, one of my favorite engines I've been hoarding to build old mopars! It also had the complete later model V8 minus the chrome valve covers and air cleaner. So two nice engines for $3. And I grabbed up this Chrysler Cirrus promo for $15. I've paid a lot more for one of these. I now have a few of these, both the Cirrus and the Stratus models. They are so well done and in plastic. It's a shame that Brookfield is no longer around. And as luck has it, they did both the Cirrus and Stratus, but not the matching Plymouth Breeze. We've owned two of those, so I'm hoping to do a conversion. This one is just too pretty to break up, the dark cherry color is just perfect. So I'll be looking at the others I own. All in all, I got off pretty cheap for being at a swap meet. I did buy everything I saw that I wanted and only spent $23. It just shows that I already have way too much stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 There used to be a sump pump backup system that ran off your water supply. Didn't have to worry about a dead battery. Yes, it's called BasePump, I think. Runs off water pressure, so as long as you've got municipal water, you've got no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 So today was a very eventful day with boxes galore showing up via the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx... First up from Taiwan - stole this for about 1/3rd of what it usually sells for, benefits of the auction ending mid-afternoon in China, and my being a niteowl... DSC01890 (1280x786) by niteowl7710, on Flickr Also on the Postal Truck were two separate SAL boxes from HLJ. I sent an e-mail asking them to combine this into one large box with all three kits in it (the shipping was the same), but they packed them up and blew them out the door faster than the time change could handle. DSC01891 (1280x797) by niteowl7710, on Flickr DSC01892 (1188x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr FedEx actually showed up a few hours before the mail did, and they brought along HobbyLink Japan. Decals - the Tabu ones are for the 4 Hours Brasilia 1996 race. They are for the Fujimi McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail". The Studio 27 Carbon Fiber decals go to three Fujimi kits - Top Row McLaren MP4-12C, McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail", and beside the Tabu - BMW Z4 GT3.DSC01893 (1080x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr No SERIOUSLY they brought along HobbyLink Japan...like the entire place... DSC01894 (862x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Wow, you did empty out their warehouse! Nice hauls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Best $100 I ever spent lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Nice buys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So today was a very eventful day with boxes galore showing up via the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx... First up from Taiwan - stole this for about 1/3rd of what it usually sells for, benefits of the auction ending mid-afternoon in China, and my being a niteowl... DSC01890 (1280x786) by niteowl7710, on Flickr Also on the Postal Truck were two separate SAL boxes from HLJ. I sent an e-mail asking them to combine this into one large box with all three kits in it (the shipping was the same), but they packed them up and blew them out the door faster than the time change could handle. DSC01891 (1280x797) by niteowl7710, on Flickr DSC01892 (1188x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr FedEx actually showed up a few hours before the mail did, and they brought along HobbyLink Japan. Decals - the Tabu ones are for the 4 Hours Brasilia 1996 race. They are for the Fujimi McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail". The Studio 27 Carbon Fiber decals go to three Fujimi kits - Top Row McLaren MP4-12C, McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail", and beside the Tabu - BMW Z4 GT3. DSC01893 (1080x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr No SERIOUSLY they brought along HobbyLink Japan...like the entire place... DSC01894 (862x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr That auto transporter kit is COOL....! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 NICE haul James!!! You build my kind of stuff! I just got the Toyota S800 the other night at my monthly model meet (I have the WRX, the EVO's, the Skylines, the Trueno, and many similar others in the stash already.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 So today was a very eventful day with boxes galore showing up via the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx... First up from Taiwan - stole this for about 1/3rd of what it usually sells for, benefits of the auction ending mid-afternoon in China, and my being a niteowl... DSC01890 (1280x786) by niteowl7710, on Flickr Also on the Postal Truck were two separate SAL boxes from HLJ. I sent an e-mail asking them to combine this into one large box with all three kits in it (the shipping was the same), but they packed them up and blew them out the door faster than the time change could handle. DSC01891 (1280x797) by niteowl7710, on Flickr DSC01892 (1188x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr FedEx actually showed up a few hours before the mail did, and they brought along HobbyLink Japan. Decals - the Tabu ones are for the 4 Hours Brasilia 1996 race. They are for the Fujimi McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail". The Studio 27 Carbon Fiber decals go to three Fujimi kits - Top Row McLaren MP4-12C, McLaren F1 GTR "Short Tail", and beside the Tabu - BMW Z4 GT3. DSC01893 (1080x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr No SERIOUSLY they brought along HobbyLink Japan...like the entire place... DSC01894 (862x1280) by niteowl7710, on Flickr If it's not too much trouble, would you mind doing a review/pics, of the Fujimi Transporter? I'm very interested in getting 1 or 2 & would love to know if it's worth it? Cheers Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 If it's not too much trouble, would you mind doing a review/pics, of the Fujimi Transporter? I'm very interested in getting 1 or 2 & would love to know if it's worth it? Cheers Cliff X2 I am also very interested to see just what is inside that box. Looks to be a very cool kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Got this off of ebay...cheap. I know there's probably not a huge interest in aircraft here on the forums, but check out the size of the decal sheet! Although, there are 5 versions of the plane to choose from, but most of the decals are common to all versions. They're almost as big as the box(21"x9 1/4")! It has the cargo interior, so the plane can be build with the rear open as well as the front nose in the up position with the nose gear lowered, and ramp extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 That is one big airplane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 X2 I am also very interested to see just what is inside that box. Looks to be a very cool kit. Give me a couple of days, it's a little on the moist side beyond the confines of my basement. Once I get a sunny day (Friday allegedly) I'll take some photos. The thing is obviously pretty big, and it'll overwhelm the area on my bench I normally shoot photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Give me a couple of days, it's a little on the moist side beyond the confines of my basement. Once I get a sunny day (Friday allegedly) I'll take some photos. The thing is obviously pretty big, and it'll overwhelm the area on my bench I normally shoot photos. No rush... Just curious as to what's in the kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 No rush... Just curious as to what's in the kit If he doesnt get to it, mine just got picked up by Fedex , so should be here Monday/Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 The post office delivered the AMT 1927 Model T Ford touring car kit that I won on eBay a couple of days ago. It was brand new still in the plastic, of Ertl's first release of that kit back in 1988. Open up the box (destroying the value) and started doing some sub assembly. Seems to be a simple but nice kit. I like it. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ1971 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 If he doesnt get to it, mine just got picked up by Fedex , so should be here Monday/Tuesday No worries Jonathan ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrherald420 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Just got my Starter 1/43 Shelby Daytona Cobra............dead sexy!! 20140911_133019 by jrherald420, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I am very happy today. I've been trying to get a 1959 Mercury promo for over a year. Each time I bid on one on EBAY I get outbid with the prices going over $100. I did my usual EBAY search earlier and lo and behold there was a brand new listing for a complete, built, with an interior, Craftsman kit with a Buy It Now price of $60 + $8 shipping. I snapped it up instantly. Just yesterday I received $63 in my PayPal account from a sale so I only had to lay out $5. WoooHooo...!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10thumbs Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Good stuff Rich. I love making a good deal. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 got a kit i have always wanted to build, the wild dream and king "T" thanks to funhouse1/ jack logan. vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I Caught a YETI.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Made a little trip to Model Empire this morning. Since they're not a "preferred Revell seller", I had to wait to get the '70 Torino. But, I saved at least a few dollars over regular retail elsewhere. Also got the Tamiya Alpine. I've been eyeing those for a bit on ebay and bought it for around the same as the cheaper ones there minus the shipping. Since someone here built one earlier this year and posted it I just had to have one myself. And finally, some paint...Grabber Orange for the Torino and Mica Blue for the Alpine. I always grab 2-3 cans of the Wet Look Clear too when available. Love that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianguilly Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 This week's haul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2000-cvpi Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I went to the Kalamazoo street rod nationals and found some nice kits. The promo has been detailed, and the Lincoln, Rambler and Monaco are unbuilt. I had to buy the AMC diecast, it was too nice and cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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