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

[MsDano85gt]

those thunderbolts are very sweet kits, are they representation of a actual ford production? or is it normal for the big engine, the skinnys upfront and slicks out back? "drag" car in otherwords or were there street production models in real 1:1 that had other options like 302 or 351 engines etc

[slusher]

Picked these three thunderbolts up for $30, all are 100% complete and the street rod one is still bagged

Great kits Jason...

[slusher]

The Ford wagon and van are really sharp Tom and the story about your friend Todd was great to read..

Edited September 22, 2014 by slusher

[ChrisBcritter]

Picked these three thunderbolts up for $30, all are 100% complete and the street rod one is still bagged

Great kits; I'm building one as a hobby-class modified stocker with a small-block. Wish Revell had made the flat hood sooner; it would have saved a bunch of work cutting out and filling in that bubble!

One other thing it's good for: if you cut out the window frames they're a close fit to convert a '63 Galaxie notchback promo to a two-door sedan.

Edited September 22, 2014 by ChrisBcritter

[Rob Hall]

those thunderbolts are very sweet kits, are they representation of a actual ford production? or is it normal for the big engine, the skinnys upfront and slicks out back? "drag" car in otherwords or were there street production models in real 1:1 that had other options like 302 or 351 engines etc

Regular street version of the 64 Fairlane were available w a 6, 260 and 289 v8s. The thunderbolt was a drag car. Wikipedia probably has info on it.

Edited September 22, 2014 by Rob Hall

[om617]

You could buy the thunderbolt from the dealer and drive it home. As i understand it was street legal,but a handful to daily drive.

[Maindrian Pace]

The Thunderbolts were originally equipped with a single exhaust so they could be driven home. That was obviously the first part to be removed. No factory T-bolt single exhaust systems are known to exist.

-MJS

[Va_jones]

First time posting figured i would show what i got at a.c. moore with 50% off coupon.

[cobraman]

Got this Cobra kit that I bought on ebay a few days ago. I bought this one to replace the one I had in my Cobra stash that was partially assembled. This one is in mint Condition and was only 10.00 with a BIN. I will be trying to build and save the other one.

[unclescott58]

Ray, can you tell us a bit about the Academy Corba kit you just bought. Now, I'm no Cobra expert. But, the car in the box art looks more like a 427 Cobra to me than a 289 like the box claims. And since your "cobraman", I'm hoping you can shed more light on this.

Scott

[cobraman]

Although I go here by Cobraman I am no expert by any means. The art work would indicate a 427 car perhaps but the kit is supplied with a small block engine. It does have the best model box art of all the Cobra kits IMO.

[KingSix]

Here's the info on the truck.. Google is your friend ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujimi-24TR-01-011912-Mitsubishi-Fuso-FV-High-Cab-Tractor-Transporter-1-24-kit-/361058189728?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item5410bec1a0

[StevenGuthmiller]

Picked up a complete, unbuilt MPC 1965 Dodge Monaco kit today. I paid enough for it, but I love these old "unusual" kits! Steve

[Mr. Moparman]

Picked up Revell's new 1970 'cuda today, as well as Monogram's '71 Plymouth GTX, and paint for both. Overall was a good day!

[chunkypeanutbutter]

I got some money in some racing games

Also a little money to finally ship some stuff out, and when I sell my GameCube on Monday, I should be able to have EVERYTHING out, and sit and wait for packages to roll in.

[cobraman]

Took a trip to Hobby Lobby today. Got the Mustang with the 40 % coupon and the Mopar was discounted to 8.99.

[MsDano85gt]

nice cobra i'm waiting for my local h.l's to bring down the clearence kits a lil bit more most are still at 14.99$ not too bad, but your sox and martin price would be better so now i wait lol.....

[StevenGuthmiller]

Picked up a complete, unbuilt MPC 1965 Dodge Monaco kit today. I paid enough for it, but I love these old "unusual" kits! Steve

Here's a pic of the Monaco. Steve

Edited October 5, 2014 by StevenGuthmiller

[ChrisBcritter]

Nice! Hope we see a build thread.

I got a complete NOS rear bumper and taillight setup for my Monaco last weekend; of course it showed up after I'd put a bunch of effort into patching the damaged one I had - but this looks way better:

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Got Purple Power!

[StevenGuthmiller]

Nice! Hope we see a build thread.

I got a complete NOS rear bumper and taillight setup for my Monaco last weekend; of course it showed up after I'd put a bunch of effort into patching the damaged one I had - but this looks way better:

Looks like brand new! Mine are a little beat up so it's off to the chromer they go! Steve

[slusher]

Took a trip to Hobby Lobby today. Got the Mustang with the 40 % coupon and the Mopar was discounted to 8.99.

Nice kits Ray and good prices...

[cobraman]

Thanks Carl. I just need to put this building "funk" behind me. In time I will. Has happened to me many times before.

[DonW]

Got this Cobra kit that I bought on ebay a few days ago. I bought this one to replace the one I had in my Cobra stash that was partially assembled. This one is in mint Condition and was only 10.00 with a BIN. I will be trying to build and save the other one.

Box art is attractive but the car looks a little thin and the rear wing is too high, to my eye. Definitely a 427 body shape. But even real Cobras got modified over the years. usually to fit bigger wheels/tyres - and those changes weren't always consistent!

[cobraman]

Love the box art and I will frame and hang .