Snake45 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Got an original annual AMT '66 Corvette roadster (rescued from eBay). The body and interior are painted a garish raspberry red, and the windshield frame is broken, but it looks very savable/strippable/fixable. But better yet, the original box at first glance seems to have ALL the original parts--hard top and its glass, open wheels, custom wheels, small and big block hoods, Cal "Road Runner" wheels, airfoil roll bar, plastic slicks, box, instructions, decals, the whole nine yards! I could tell from the eBay pic that the lower frame on the hard top was broken and missing, but to my utter delight the missing piece was in the box and it should be an easy fix. Happy Happy Joy Joy! (I'll try to post some pics this weekend if I get time.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stock Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Got an original annual AMT '66 Corvette roadster (rescued from eBay). The body and interior are painted a garish raspberry red, and the windshield frame is broken, but it looks very savable/strippable/fixable. But better yet, the original box at first glance seems to have ALL the original parts--hard top and its glass, open wheels, custom wheels, small and big block hoods, Cal "Road Runner" wheels, airfoil roll bar, plastic slicks, box, instructions, decals, the whole nine yards! I could tell from the eBay pic that the lower frame on the hard top was broken and missing, but to my utter delight the missing piece was in the box and it should be an easy fix. Happy Happy Joy Joy! (I'll try to post some pics this weekend if I get time.)Sounds like a great buy !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Did it have good headlights? I could use a set if you want to trade...Sorry, one missing. I'll probably keep the other in case I need a Cyclops look on a street rod. Or something. Two of the red bullet taillights were also missing, which was irritating. Along with most of the chrome side trim and some other small parts. Like the driver side door handle, also annoying. I need those in pairs! Grrr....The woman I bought the Chrysler from recently got a huge lot of Danbury & Franklin diecasts in an estate sale. She's bringing them to the Flea Market a few at a time. Of the ones she brought this week, most were slightly damaged and missing parts. She has the original "Owner's Certificate/Bill Of Sale" for most of them, but none of the boxes or paperwork. If I see a '53 Skylark cheap, I'll buy it and let you know. I'd like another set of those wire wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranma Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 I bought two MPC snap General Lee Chargers at Phils hobby shop in Fort Wayne Indiana for $10.99 each ( he bought 400 of them and got a good deal so he's passing the savings on to his customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Another one to add to the stash for another day AMT 1962 Mercury convertible builtup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Got one of these with the old coupon deal. For the most part I like the kit, though the blobular old-style chassis is a little disappointing. That's OK though, 'cause I just wanted the split-window body. I've got plenty of chassis to use. The BIG disappointment was the Weber carbs. They are SIDE-DRAFT carbs, very obviously to anyone familiar with Webers, but they're mounted on the engine as DOWN-DRAFTS. This could not possibly work in reality, and as frequently as I've seen people recommend the Webers from this kit, this anomaly has NEVER been addressed (to my knowledge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Got one of these with the old coupon deal. For the most part I like the kit, though the blobular old-style chassis is a little disappointing. That's OK though, 'cause I just wanted the split-window body. I've got plenty of chassis to use. The BIG disappointment was the Weber carbs. They are SIDE-DRAFT carbs, very obviously to anyone familiar with Webers, but they're mounted on the engine as DOWN-DRAFTS. This could not possibly work in reality, and as frequently as I've seen people recommend the Webers from this kit, this anomaly has NEVER been addressed (to my knowledge). By coincidence, I'm restoring an original 1963 survivor issue of this kit. Yup, first issue! What's the difference between downdrafts and sidedrafts, visually? Are they right in other kits, such as the Cobra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 These old 'Birds landed here today. The price was right. I couldn't resist. I like these old build ups. I have no idea what I'll do with them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) By coincidence, I'm restoring an original 1963 survivor issue of this kit. Yup, first issue! What's the difference between downdrafts and sidedrafts, visually? Are they right in other kits, such as the Cobra? A Weber side-draft has a float-bowl cover on top, with a big wing-nut in the center to allow access to the jet carriers. The top-plate does NOT have to be removed to access the venturis, which come out from the side. You can also see the fuel inlet is on the top plate. A filter screen is under the hex fitting to the right of the wing-nut retained jet-carrier cover. This is the typical DCO-series design. A Weber down-draft provides access to the jet carriers through a small, roughly rectangular plate in the center of the carb top plate, which the velocity stacks mount to. The top-plate is removed to access the venturis. The fuel inlet is on the top plate, but between the stacks in this case. This is the typical IDA-series design. Mounting a side-draft as a down-draft would place the float on its side, so it wouldn't float. It would also allow fuel to simply dump out on the ground. Likewise, mounting down-drafts as side-drafts wouldn't work for the same reason. The only other Webers I can think of that I have here are the large (58 DCO) in the Accurate Miniatures Grand Sport, which are correct. Alas, I have no Cobra kits here (most of which would probably be fitted with IDA downdrafts). Edited September 3, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 The local Hobby Lobby (Anderson, SC) FINALLY got the REVELL '30 Coupe. Picked one up today with the 40% off e-mail coupon. Plan to buy another...but only with another coupon!I noticed something about those $39.99 prices - along with the '64 Plymouth Lawman, the latest reissue of the LINDBERG customized '37 Ford convertible was also $39.99. And just like the Lawman, the Ford had a sticker on the box touting the Cartograph decals. So I'm guessing that Cartograph deal had something to do with the $10.00 price bump. Though I am just guessing, and don't know for sure.As I mentioned above, online dealers show the MSRP of the Lawman as $31 and change, and both sell it for quite a bit less. But with the HL 40% discount, the kit comes in at $23.99. So there really won't be much difference between the online price and HL with the coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Another one to add to the stash for another day AMT 1962 Mercury convertible builtup. Wow that's clean. A lot of potential there. Good score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Another one to add to the stash for another day AMT 1962 Mercury convertible builtup. Nice Bill! I've had a couple of these also. I recently traded one off but still have a pretty good convertible with the up top in my stash. Problem is, the up top is pretty much permanently "welded" to the windshield frame. Like you, it's saved for another day. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 These old 'Birds landed here today. The price was right. I couldn't resist. I like these old build ups. I have no idea what I'll do with them yet. Cool! The light blue one looks to be in nice condition! The darker blue might take a little work. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Nice Bill!I've had a couple of these also.I recently traded one off but still have a pretty good convertible with the up top in my stash.Problem is, the up top is pretty much permanently "welded" to the windshield frame.Like you, it's saved for another day. SteveNo funky skirts ever on it or weird stuff , Just a decent rattle can paint job that actually shows fairly well. Plan is just clean / polish it up, do some BMF work over the painted trim and put it in the case till maybe someday later. This one gives me all the Mercury verts from 1959 thru 1962, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Got my "holy grail" finally after years of looking. Granatelli STP Turbine car from 1967, MPC 1/20. Everything but the tires and decals, parts still on the trees! That's OK, the original tires are incorrect, Indycals has the proper replacements along with fresh decals so I'm good to go. Built this as a kid after seeing the real deal at Indy, long gone. Now I can maybe do it justice. Edited September 3, 2016 by bbowser mispell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Got my "holy grail" finally after years of looking. Granatelli STP Turbine car from 1967, MPC 1/20. VERY nice. I always forget about that one, and I've been sorta after it for a while too. My MPC 1/20 McLaren is lonely, needs a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Got my "holy grail" finally after years of looking. Granatelli STP Turbine car from 1967, MPC 1/20. Everything but the tires and decals, parts still on the trees! That's OK, the original tires are incorrect, Indycals has the proper replacements along with fresh decals so I'm good to go. Built this as a kid after seeing the real deal at Indy, long gone. Now I can maybe do it justice. I would love to know if Round 2 has the molds for this one. And could it be reissued? I've always thought it was the coolest car ever raced at Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 These old 'Birds landed here today. The price was right. I couldn't resist. I like these old build ups. I have no idea what I'll do with them yet. Those are survivors. Bits of the folk art of our youth. They deserve to be cleaned up a bit and displayed for what they are. Especially the pickup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 No funky skirts ever on it or weird stuff , Just a decent rattle can paint job that actually shows fairly well. Plan is just clean / polish it up, do some BMF work over the painted trim and put it in the case till maybe someday later. This one gives me all the Mercury verts from 1959 thru 1962, I have them all too! Funny thing is, they're all convertibles! You know me, I'm a hardtop guy, but I've never been crazy about the "boxy" hardtops on the early 60s Fords & Mercs. I've already built the '59 & '60. Just have the '61 & '62 to go. Some day I'll add a '63 convertible to the line up also. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRodnKustom Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Those are survivors. Bits of the folk art of our youth. They deserve to be cleaned up a bit and displayed for what they are. Especially the pickup!I agree Tom. The pick up with the Continental roof for sure. It will be preserved. The other one I might do something with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Ain't I a lucky dude? I got all the versions of my favorite year Ford F-150! These are quite rarities nowadays what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) I got these for $6 a piece. Idk why I really love Indy cars from the 80s. I think it was a great time in that sport. Edited September 3, 2016 by ERIK88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 These old 'Birds landed here today. The price was right. I couldn't resist. I like these old build ups. I have no idea what I'll do with them yet. Aha! That reverse angle roof + Ranchero modification just gave me a great idea for the two parts car Monogram '58s I have: Shorten/cut back the roof, stretch the wheelbase, modify the rear end similar to yours, add a stainless steel bed with a bunch of scale floral arrangements, and paint it jet black: T-Bird flower car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Another one to add to the stash for another day AMT 1962 Mercury convertible builtup. Very first model I ever built as a small boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Decent 69 Wildcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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