What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)

[Dpate]

14 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

I built a Peterbilt and a van trailer as a kid and always wanted to do another big rig. I don’t really have room for a truck and trailer, so I figured this would be a good compromise.

That was the first kit I bought when I got into the hobby. I’ve yet to build it though, because I told myself once my skills get better I’ll touch it. I got about 30 kits that I simply won’t touch until than lol.

[Exotics_Builder]

9 hours ago, niteowl7710 said:

That's a yes and no for me. Yes I'd like an engine, but no I don't want to pay Model Factory Hiro prices for them.

I hear you.  Feel the same.  Seems this will be the only way to get modern Ferraris except for diecast.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another one I decided I "needed" after its full-scale big brother came up on a thread here...an AMT Mustang II bought specifically to build "Sudden Death". Being one of the originators of the whole "pro street" thing, it needs a place in my collection.

   

 

Edited June 1, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[atomicholiday]

57 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Another one I decided I "needed" after its full-scale big brother came up on a thread here...an AMT Mustang II bought specifically to build "Sudden Death". Being one of the originators of the whole "pro street" thing, it needs a place in my collection.

   

 

Sweet!  I know it’s not a very popular body style with mustang fans, but I always really liked them.

[cobraman]

I liked them. I had 2 . A new one in 1974 and in 1978 a new King Cobra . They were not fast but they both served me well and I got a lot of compliments on the 78. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

19 minutes ago, atomicholiday said:

Sweet!  I know it’s not a very popular body style with mustang fans, but I always really liked them.

Yeah, I pretty much had no use for 'em until I saw "Sudden Death", which I wasn't familiar with 'cause '75-'76 was right in the middle of my Euro-sportscar-snob period. Always liked Pintos though, and what's a Mustang II but a prettied-up Pinto?  Stick a big engine in it, with a lot of setback, huge slicks...you have my attention.  

EDIT: Now that I think about it, a Mustang II could make a great smaller pro-touring build too, 1:1 or scale.

Edited June 2, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy

[kelson]

Today's arrival.?

[Tom Geiger]

3 hours ago, cobraman said:

I liked them. I had 2 . A new one in 1974 and in 1978 a new King Cobra . They were not fast but they both served me well and I got a lot of compliments on the 78. 

My wife had a 74 Coupe when I met her. Yellow with black vinyl top, V6 car.  It was a nice little runner!

[Bills72sj]

3 hours ago, kelson said:

Today's arrival.?

I wish I knew about the existence of this model. I could have saved some time making this...

[sfhess]

JoHan Hornet "Stinger" funny car

AMT XR 6/Model T double kit.  From "As-is" stack, missing parts.

Monogram Motorcraft IMSA Mustang

Monogram Ford Tempo Kenny Bernstein funny car

MPC 72 Road Runner

MPC Dodge Shelby Charger

All AMerican Resin 1934 Ford panel truck body

AMT 65 GTO hardtop

AMT "Hillbilly Hot Rod" Model T touring

[Carmak]

13 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Another one I decided I "needed" after its full-scale big brother came up on a thread here...an AMT Mustang II bought specifically to build "Sudden Death". Being one of the originators of the whole "pro street" thing, it needs a place in my collection.

   

 

Bill,

If you are looking to build Sudden Death have you considered the somewhat recent "Fire Fighter" Mustang kit? If I remember it has some nicely stretched rear wheel openings and a slightly (I said slightly  ) more accurate engine compartment.

Either was you go it will be a cool build.

Carmak

 

[Ace-Garageguy]

52 minutes ago, Carmak said:

Bill,

If you are looking to build Sudden Death have you considered the somewhat recent "Fire Fighter" Mustang kit? If I remember it has some nicely stretched rear wheel openings and a slightly (I said slightly  ) more accurate engine compartment.

Thanks for the suggestion. The front suspension looks better on the Fire Fighter too, at least on the built photos I've been able to find. Thinking, thinking...  

[Zen]

12 hours ago, kelson said:

Today's arrival.?

Is this still available? Can't seem to find it on the website.

[sfhess]

2 hours ago, Zen said:

Is this still available? Can't seem to find it on the website.

I have one of those too.

 

[catpack68]

17 hours ago, kelson said:

Today's arrival.?

Sweet! I should’ve bought one of those when they were available.

[kelson]

10 hours ago, Zen said:

Is this still available? Can't seem to find it on the website.

It's been discontinued for sometime now,i got this one off Ebay.

[atomicholiday]

Hobby lobby run for some paint today and I picked up this kit.  I’ve never built it and don’t know anything about it.  I prefer unmodified muscle cars normally, but the box art really catches my eye.  Also, the price was right.

Edited June 3, 2023 by atomicholiday

[Tabbysdaddy]

15 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

Thanks for the suggestion. The front suspension looks better on the Fire Fighter too, at least on the built photos I've been able to find. Thinking, thinking...  

Here's a few pics if it helps. Here's a few pics if it doesn't help too.

[Spottedlaurel]

All from the same eBay seller:

They offered me an attractive deal on the wheels and threw in the green-painted TE37s as a bonus. The CE28s may find a home on the Accord/NSX mash-up I'm currently building, handy that they're already gunmetal.

The Nissan RB20 engine is a bit of a fraud, but I knew that. It's just the top half on a plate, but should still look deent on a 'curbside-plus' build.

[Straightliner59]

9 hours ago, atomicholiday said:

Hobby lobby run for some paint today and I picked up this kit.  I’ve never built it and don’t know anything about it.  I prefer unmodified muscle cars normally, but the box art really catches my eye.  Also, the price was right.

This will help you with the Camaro!:

 

[landman]

Came across this one at the local harware store. I wasn't even aware they sold models. It was in among the puzzles. So I bought it.

[slusher]

13 hours ago, atomicholiday said:

Hobby lobby run for some paint today and I picked up this kit.  I’ve never built it and don’t know anything about it.  I prefer unmodified muscle cars normally, but the box art really catches my eye.  Also, the price was right.

My favorite Camaro!   Nice colors choices!

[Can-Con]

13 hours ago, atomicholiday said:

Hobby lobby run for some paint today and I picked up this kit.  I’ve never built it and don’t know anything about it.  I prefer unmodified muscle cars normally, but the box art really catches my eye.  Also, the price was right.

That kit also has the stock parts so you can build it stock if you want, Jeremy.

[Gramps46]

Finally - after waiting almost a year since pre-ordering I received this Profil24 Cunningham 1952/53 C4RK in 1/24 scale. The comparison picture with the Fisher/Dragon C4R is deceiving because they are almost the same size. 

 

[stavanzer]

Got the Revell (Ex-Monogram) '66 Malibu Flipnose Street Rod, and the Revell '29 Roadster with the Chevy Small Block.

Both look great in the box.