Can-Con Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 4 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Thanks. Had it on my radar off and on for several years. Sort of an iconic and unusual custom with an interesting history. Need to source correct wheels and figure out how it was originally painted. It was a candy metallic apricot color but trying to determine if fading or fogging of white pearl was done. Lighting of the photos (that are color) really matters Here's your wheels Gerry. Closest I can think of anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Got these in the mail today from a trade with Little Timmy. Thanks Buddy!! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Can-Con said: Here's your wheels Gerry. Closest I can think of anyway. Found that one (not in stash) as an option and another not deep dish enough. So some more research to do. Have Firestone tires that would work. John Teresi did a thread here about 10 years back. Need to dig that up and see what he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Took awhile for the USPS to get it here, almost 3 weeks, but they got here …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/12/2021 at 12:37 PM, Snake45 said: Toy show day! Some cool scores! *Revell '56 Delray, AMT '67 Comet Cyclone, MPC Beretta, Testor Boyd Alumicoupe (quickbuild), all opened, some started (primed) but very possibly complete and definitely enough to make SOMETHING out of: $15 for all four. Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. It's started and even painted but seems to be complete, or at least all the important stuff. Might even be able to save the paint (dark red), but if not, not a huge deal to strip. Might be fun to do this as a tribute to the dark red metallic Corsica I used to own. Might be fun to put it on a V8-powered RWD chassis, too. Not high on my build priority list. The '67 Comet is started, apparently as a pro touring. Chassis built, engine is in it with some kind of gonzo modern induction system. All stock body parts here including chrome and glass. Kit tires, but not the stock wheels (or any other kind). I bought it mainly to make a funny car out of the body, but it might actually deserve a better fate than that. Again, not high on my build list. Really hit the jackpot with the '56 Delray. Builder was apparently going for a Pro Street, and the box includes big slicks (and small front tires) mounted on shallow and deep American Torq-Thrusts (YAY!), most of a blown BBC from another kit, and a resin hood with a huge CI lump. All stock body parts and glass are here, and all interior pieces. It's got me thinking of replicating the "Ultimate Street Freak" I built on the old Revell kit back in 1969, possibly for the Replica group build now going on. VERY happy with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 some recent arrivals. The 3 minis will be used to build my aunts ragtop and I needed the seats from one, the wheels from another and the top from the third. I think the laftovers will be used to build a modern take on the riley elf. Theres a pile more stuff from mac modellismo but I've not had a chance to get pics yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 10 minutes ago, stitchdup said: some recent arrivals. The 3 minis will be used to build my aunts ragtop and I needed the seats from one, the wheels from another and the top from the third. I think the laftovers will be used to build a modern take on the riley elf. Theres a pile more stuff from mac modellismo but I've not had a chance to get pics yet Nice scores! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Just won this one for an excellent price compared to what they are asking! Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 5 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- I saw this Tom. Nice truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. It's started and even painted but seems to be complete, or at least all the important stuff. Might even be able to save the paint (dark red), but if not, not a huge deal to strip. Might be fun to do this as a tribute to the dark red metallic Corsica I used to own. Might be fun to put it on a V8-powered RWD chassis, too. Not high on my build priority list. The '67 Comet is started, apparently as a pro touring. Chassis built, engine is in it with some kind of gonzo modern induction system. All stock body parts here including chrome and glass. Kit tires, but not the stock wheels (or any other kind). I bought it mainly to make a funny car out of the body, but it might actually deserve a better fate than that. Again, not high on my build list. Really hit the jackpot with the '56 Delray. Builder was apparently going for a Pro Street, and the box includes big slicks (and small front tires) mounted on shallow and deep American Torq-Thrusts (YAY!), most of a blown BBC from another kit, and a resin hood with a huge CI lump. All stock body parts and glass are here, and all interior pieces. It's got me thinking of replicating the "Ultimate Street Freak" I built on the old Revell kit back in 1969, possibly for the Replica group build now going on. VERY happy with this one! Great find Snake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Snake45 said: Have now had a chance to inventory these four. The Aluma Coupe looks to be 100% complete and buildable. The Beretta is an AMT, not MPC. MPC did promo and kit but I don’t remember amt issue? Revell did prostreet one I think. Interested in AMT version info. Good finds Snake Edited September 14, 2021 by keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 MPC/ERTL released 6261 (full kit) in 1988: AMT/ERTL released three Beretta full kits: 6723 in 1988, which was a rebox of the MPC kit and two in 1991: 6146 6068 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchrisf Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Just won this one for an excellent price compared to what they are asking! Later- $15.. what a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Just got this in a small LHS in Fond Du Lac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Geez. They did reissue it. Zero recollection of those. Oops. Thx Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 4 hours ago, jchrisf said: $15.. what a deal Not quite. That was just the first bid by someone else. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 5 hours ago, ewetwo said: I saw this Tom. Nice truck. Yeah. Glad to get it. It even has the hood side spears. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 12 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Major score Tom.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 6 hours ago, SfanGoch said: MPC/ERTL released 6261 (full kit) in 1988: AMT/ERTL released three Beretta full kits: 6723 in 1988, which was a rebox of the MPC kit and two in 1991: 6146 6068 Nice kits Joe.. good score.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I only posted info, Carl. I didn't get any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, SfanGoch said: I only posted info, Carl. I didn't get any of them. Ok buddie, I been thinking of getting one and building my mothers. Last car she bought and drove until she died last year… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 16 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Awaiting shipment on this I got yesterday. Later- Welcome to the brotherhood of '60 Ford F-100 rescuers! Hope you can get it dismantled OK. What are your plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Some more kit's for the stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Welcome to the brotherhood of '60 Ford F-100 rescuers! Hope you can get it dismantled OK. What are your plans for it? Thanks! This is the second one I've owned. The first was in a bit worse shape. I foolishly let it go a few years ago and regretted it. I bid on this one as soon as I saw it Not sure what my plans are for it. I kind of like the look of it as it is. I'll probably keep it as is for the moment until I get a few other projects finished. While I wait I'll formulate my plan. I like what Roger (Plowboy) did with one of his so I may use it for inspiration. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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