Bainford Posted March 17 Posted March 17 23 hours ago, 64SS350 said: Found a few treasures at Buckeye Scale Auto show in Hilliard Ohio...a hobby shop was clearing inventory, resins were $10 each, C-10, mustang, and dodge L700 were half off. Box of 1/20 scale parts, LRW kit and new shirt! Great haul. Lots of really cool stuff, there. I'm really digging the Jo-Han swag. Where does one find this stuff? 1
Spottedlaurel Posted March 17 Posted March 17 5 hours ago, OldNYJim said: Those kits are surprisingly detailed and well-done for a self-proclaimed Snap-kit - they’re a fun build! Thanks Jim, sounds great! Perhaps a good recipient for a Corvette engine, with a bit of a hi-po street sleeper look?
stitchdup Posted March 17 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said: Thanks Jim, sounds great! Perhaps a good recipient for a Corvette engine, with a bit of a hi-po street sleeper look? theres a kit of that in the impala ss if you want to take the easy route 1
oldcarfan Posted March 17 Posted March 17 We spent the weekend in San Antonio, Texas and I took the chance to hit some hobby shops. There is a new HobbyTown and I got one of my wishlist kits, the Tamiya Honda City kit which includes the little MotoCompo motorbike. I had one of these back 20 years ago traded it away. Been halfway looking ever since and there it was on the shelf. Also stocked up on weathering supplies, washes, and paints and a can of Tamiya Cobalt Green which looks like a dead ringer for Porsche Vailant Green. Also spent some money at Dibble's Hobby which is one of the old school hobby shops. If you're ever in town please stop by there. They had another kit from my wishlist, the Audi 90. Don't know why, but I've always had a thing for those cars. They also had a Tamiya 1/35th accessory set, which I plan to make use of with another 1/24th Overlander in the near future. And finally, my son and I found a place called Anime Tokyo. He's really into Anime and this place is nirvana for that set. They stock kits from various anime shows, lots of Gundam kits, and plenty of collectibles. No Initial D cars, sadly, lol. But I did get some paints, and some more Gundam decals which are great for adding little pops of detail to builds. 3
oldcarfan Posted March 18 Posted March 18 Something I forgot to add to my previous post, Dibble's Hobbies stocks Humbrol paints in the little metal tins. I didn't know they still made them! 3
Rocketman455 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 5 hours ago, slusher said: No matter how much you have you always need more paint". The same can be said for kits also...😁 2
Carmak Posted March 18 Posted March 18 I got these cool built survivors locally this weekend. I am typically into 60’s vintage annual models, but as a group these kits moved me. Some look like Group 5 or Group C cars (I don't really know). I am going to clean them up and display them together. 8
64SS350 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 (edited) 21 hours ago, Bainford said: Great haul. Lots of really cool stuff, there. I'm really digging the Jo-Han swag. Where does one find this stuff? A guy I have had the pleasure of knowing, a long with his friends have a hobby shop near Columbus Ohio....Atomic City. They sought out and purchased the name and rights to the original Jo-Han brand. Edited March 18 by 64SS350 2 1
Rob Hall Posted March 18 Posted March 18 14 minutes ago, 64SS350 said: A guy I have had the pleasure of knowing, a long with his friends have a hobby shop near Columbus Ohio....Atomic City. They sought out and purchased the name and rights to the original Jo-Han brand. I noticed at the Buckeye Classic that they had a table as did the other Jo-Han (Okey Spaulding)...but not near each other. I got some product from each. 1
64SS350 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: I noticed at the Buckeye Classic that they had a table as did the other Jo-Han (Okey Spaulding)...but not near each other. I got some product from each. The difference is the Atomic guys own the original name..spelled..Jo-Han, while Okey sells under..Johan.
Spottedlaurel Posted March 18 Posted March 18 19 hours ago, oldcarfan said: Something I forgot to add to my previous post, Dibble's Hobbies stocks Humbrol paints in the little metal tins. I didn't know they still made them! In my experience it's not what it used to be. I occasionally buy a tin or two, then always regret it and end up getting a Revell enamel instead. But I have one or two Humbrols from the 1980-90s that I still use....
Spottedlaurel Posted March 18 Posted March 18 21 hours ago, stitchdup said: theres a kit of that in the impala ss if you want to take the easy route Thanks Les. That would be simpler, but I got the Caprice by chance and I have a 1990s Corvette or two specifically bought as engine donors 😄
Brandon17 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 My Darrell Gwynn decals came in today and my Lori Johns’ dragster came in yesterday. I’ve been buying a lot of stuff lately need to take it easy for a bit lol 1
oldcarfan Posted March 18 Posted March 18 10 hours ago, Carmak said: I got these cool built survivors locally this weekend. I am typically into 60’s vintage annual models, but as a group these kits moved me. Some look like Group 5 or Group C cars (I don't really know). I am going to clean them up and display them together. Cool find and some of my favorite cars! I'd hock my dog for those!
rattle can man Posted March 18 Posted March 18 I believe some of those sports cars are DTM as well as WEC. Could also be one of the cup series (Porsche cup, Ferrari cup, etc.) or other touring car series.
Dpate Posted March 18 Posted March 18 Neighbor gave me an old two shelf cabinet. So what does a hobbyist do with such a thing? Tada made a few of my kits fit, but I think I could have fit a ton more AMT & revell kits on it. This will do for now. Thinking about getting two of the steel 4 or 5 rack thingy at Ollie’s, but I’ll take free for now. 4
dave branson Posted March 19 Posted March 19 On 3/14/2025 at 11:24 AM, Mr mopar said: Mail Call From Matt T thank you for the kits enjoy ! I been looking for 1 of those BMW's forever
Mr mopar Posted March 19 Posted March 19 6 hours ago, dave branson said: I been looking for 1 of those BMW's forever They are getting harder to find but if you look on E Bay Germany there are a few of them there ,this is where I have been getting most of them .
stitchdup Posted March 19 Posted March 19 8 hours ago, dave branson said: Got this today do these kits come with engines or trailers? and where do ou get them?
stitchdup Posted March 19 Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Mr mopar said: They are getting harder to find but if you look on E Bay Germany there are a few of them there ,this is where I have been getting most of them . you could try kingkit in the uk too. they tend to hve a lot of older racecar kits 1
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