64SS350 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 The decals came from Germany today for my Porsche 917/10 builds, 1/12 and 1/24 scale. A few others coming Wednesday from Indycals. These are absolutely beautiful! Amazing workmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niteowl7710 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Box from SpotModel finally arrived after several days trapped at the Paris Airport... Finally got the last set of decals for the 1985 Manx Rally, unique in that the entire podium was made up of Mantas. Also a relative new set of decals/transbits to convert the Beemax/NuNu Toyota Carina E kit into the Carina GTi that ran in the 1996 24hrs of Spa. Finished 8th Overall, and 3rd in Class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 9:26 AM, 64SS350 said: That should have been a great time to be watching the circuit! I have gotten into watching the GT races for the last couple of years, love some of the new cars, but sparked old interest in the older cars as well. I was also lucky to go to the LeMans 24 Hours twice! But many years ago. Whilst there I saw one of the works Mercedes cars take off and fly into the woods, the driver was sitting by the open driver's door when the rescue crews found him! Since then the Mercedes factory pulled out the works team from the event! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/19/2022 at 10:40 PM, Bill Eh? said: I completed a great Kijiji deal today. Not everyone is a Tom Daniel fan, but I'm very happy to find these. Some of the boxes are a little rough, but I knew that from the pictures that the seller posted. All are complete and most are sealed inside. That is about as good as it gets, given the age and rarity of most of them. Nice Beer Wagon and Refuse Truck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 7 hours ago, PatW said: I was also lucky to go to the LeMans 24 Hours twice! But many years ago. Whilst there I saw one of the works Mercedes cars take off and fly into the woods, the driver was sitting by the open driver's door when the rescue crews found him! Since then the Mercedes factory pulled out the works team from the event! Mark Webber. Here’s a decent article about issues. https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/uplifting-tale-of-mercedes-troubled-clk-race-car/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Finally encountered the elusive Round2 shipper. My son got all six of the trike kits 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Purchased at my Model Car Club meeting last night. AMT 1969 Riviera, AMT/ERTL 1970 1/2 Z28, and the MPC Streaker Vette. Fall/Winter is upon us here in NJ so will have to wait for Spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Thinking for paint choices Maroon, or Racing Green for the Vette, Brown or Green for the Z28, and unsure about the Riviera. Gotta lot of time to accumulate the supplies for these builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 I don't recognize the box art on the Camaro box, maybe a Round 2 reissue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseeJerry55 Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 No it's a Model King (David Burket) reissue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 6:07 AM, Horrorshow said: Thanks for the tip Bill. Maybe I’ll switch to lacquer paint and use this retarder. Also use a very high quality brush. Cheaper brushes will leave streaks. I would not use the Testor enamel paint from those little bottles. It's rather thick and will not flow right. An enamal retarder 'might' work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 4 hours ago, lordairgtar said: Also use a very high quality brush. Cheaper brushes will leave streaks. I would not use the Testor enamel paint from those little bottles. It's rather thick and will not flow right. An enamal retarder 'might' work. Is there a brand of brushes and type of paint you would recommend? Primer too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Got my Ferrari SF90 Stradale kit yesterday from Alpha Models 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 11 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said: No it's a Model King (David Burket) reissue When I see Dave Burket vending at the NNL East, it brings a smile to my face (and many adds to the stash! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Back here in IL for my mom's memorial service yesterday; hit the Deerfield Hobby Town USA and Hobby Lobby and picked up an AMT '55 Chevy sedan at 40% off. Been wanting to build it as a mild custom for a long time. I did see a fair number of spaces for new kits including the MPC Celica. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Horrorshow said: Is there a brand of brushes and type of paint you would recommend? Primer too? I primer everything even parts I brush. I use Tamiya white primer. Paint flows better and I use Testors little bottles. I use Testors brushes and some brushes from Hobby Lobby’s art section.. Edited October 23, 2022 by slusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/22/2022 at 10:33 AM, JerseeJerry55 said: Thinking for paint choices Maroon, or Racing Green for the Vette.... It looks good in both colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 (edited) Auction win.....$20. Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions) Edited October 23, 2022 by HomerS 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stavanzer Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 That Riviera is a sweet kit. It will be a great car when you get done. Here is a quik overview of the kit directions. https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/buick/amt-68-riviera-hardtop/?view=roll#1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Arrived on Friday🤠 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk11 Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 10 hours ago, HomerS said: Auction win.....$20. Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions) The glass and tub may fit but the reissued vans represent '78 up; they have a different grill than that early 73-77 one you have. Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Another couple stacks of '50s and '60s hot-rod and sports car mags for reference... Edited October 24, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 14 hours ago, HomerS said: Auction win.....$20. Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions) That was a bargain and I have been seeing more of these pasinger vans but in really bad condition and much higher.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I have a kit of this to build but I know it could never be this nice. So I went for it and got it today in the mail. When I was younger I owned a white 4 door hard top.loved that car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 All in perfect condition 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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