Rodent Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 32 minutes ago, Hotrod 97 said: Found this in my Grandparents' attic. Third generation modeler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotrod 97 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, Rodent said: Third generation modeler? Yessir. My Grandpa built model trucks, big rigs, and O-scale train dioramas back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, my dad built a little bit of everything back in the ‘90s, and now I’m following in their footsteps. Which is kinda nice, because now they can see their old projects completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hotrod 97 said: Yessir. My Grandpa built model trucks, big rigs, and O-scale train dioramas back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, my dad built a little bit of everything back in the ‘90s, and now I’m following in their footsteps. Which is kinda nice, because now they can see their old projects completed. Awesome. Dad had an accident at work when I was 2 1/2 that left him disabled until I was around 5. He built some models during that time and I was fascinated. I credit him for me getting into the hobby. And buying me kits and paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Went to a contest at a local shop, and picked up a few things. They had full racks of Revell paints, both enamel and acrylic. I picked up a tin of red that is similar to the old Pactra International Colors IJN Red. I also got a Mr. Hobby Super Metal color. I got the clay for a mold, or two I want to make, and wanted it to be compatible with the Alumilite rubber I usually employ. I had been wanting to pick up a Long John, because it's--well, it's an old Monogram kit, and I think I might like to build another one! The Model A from my Model Roundup pre-order arrived, today, as well. Most of Pegasus' wheels I've seen are more low rider oriented than I have use for. These were just too pretty to pass up! Not pictured is a tube of (2) Special Shapes 1/32" square brass bar stock and the latest contest issue of the magazine that is no more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, ewetwo said: Started off with a 40 % off one item for Micheals. Hated to waste it so I drove to Albany, NY Micheaals seeing the one nearest me has nothing. They had a really good selection of kits. So I purchased the Monogram 1968 Super Bee there. Then I remembered that right around the corner from that Micheal's was a Walmart. Stopped in there and they had kits. Looks like it must have just been put out on the floor because there were a lot of kit. There I purchased the Ranchero, Supernatural Chevy, The 1969 Cobra Fastback The Nova Wagon and 2 display boxes. A lot of people were looking at them. Great haul David, My Walmart doesn’t have models. They was selling the display Christmas trees last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Received my order from Galaxie: 38 foot tri-axle fifth wheel trailer and the Long John dragster. Was unimpressed with their shipping charges until I received the package, excellent packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter31a Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, Olskoolrodder said: ? Cool! I picked two of those vans, yesterday as well and a Mooneyes dragster for good measure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 9 hours ago, slusher said: Great haul David, My Walmart doesn’t have models. They was selling the display Christmas trees last night. Thanks Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 28 minutes ago, peter31a said: Cool! I picked two of those vans, yesterday as well and a Mooneyes dragster for good measure. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 10:01 AM, Sledsel said: Found this sealed at a thrift/resale store for a really good price. Amazes me the quality control or lack there-of from Ertl. The box build is missing fuel tanks, tail light panel, rear fenders and mudflaps! Don't believe this was originally an Ertl kit. I believe it to be AMT. Ertl usually did International Harvester trucks before becoming part of AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 1 hour ago, lordairgtar said: Don't believe this was originally an Ertl kit. I believe it to be AMT. Ertl usually did International Harvester trucks before becoming part of AMT. Correct, but this was released by Ertl and someone built it for the box art. The pieces missing in the pics are included in the kit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, Sledsel said: Correct, but this was released by Ertl and someone built it for the box art. The pieces missing in the pics are included in the kit though. The box art was bad on a lot of AMT kits in that era (2004)...like they put in the bare minimum of effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob Hall said: The box art was bad on a lot of AMT kits in that era (2004)...like they put in the bare minimum of effort. Or the kit shown was not in the package.... The Mustang II comes to mind, the box build is an MPC, but the kit was the AMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Just some paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSchnell Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 My haul from the Southlandz show in Largo, FL. The screwbottom '60 Galaxie came from the $5 bin as did the '68 Vette and '63 Vette kit in the ziploc bag. The Hot Rod Ford Set I last built as a kid in 1988- it was nice to see another set reasonably priced! I posted some photos of the show in this thread- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 58 minutes ago, RSchnell said: My haul from the Southlandz show in Largo, FL. The screwbottom '60 Galaxie came from the $5 bin as did the '68 Vette and '63 Vette kit in the ziploc bag. The Hot Rod Ford Set I last built as a kid in 1988- it was nice to see another set reasonably priced! I posted some photos of the show in this thread- Nice haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 12:13 AM, Olskoolrodder said: ? Nice kits. I am hoping Hobby Looks gets the VW van.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Picked up a 61 Comet ( needs a rear bumper , a Valiant ( not sure of the year , no markings ) and the new Mooneyes dragster kit at a slotcar show in Port Orange ( just south of Daytona ) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Added some more 3D printed parts to my mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 At the Largo, FL show on Saturday I picked these up. The Ferrari and Audi are original issues that were still in plastic (not anymore!). I never even knew the Peugeot existed and I jumped on it when I saw it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hobby Lobby 40% off week..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Good day today, Walmart trip and my pre order from model roundup came.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 I received the Ray's Kits Indy truck decals for the 1994 F-150 Lightning today. Bought them on The Bay November 2. Very nicely packed. Gonna scream if I mess one of these up, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 1 hour ago, tbill said: Good day today, Walmart trip and my pre order from model roundup came.. Somebody like that 30 Ford ! I think I may need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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