cobraman Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 Stopped by Hobby Lobby on my way home from taking the wife to Culvers for lunch. Needed a few paints and the display for the replica Nova I am building. I bought the kit because I need a couple of cheater slicks and heard this kit had them. They do but they are too narrow for what I wanted them for. I guess I will have to wait for the resin ones I ordered.
Roadrunner Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 The 65-66 Gran Prixs are one of my favorite ponchos from the era . So I had just had to have one. I owned a '66 years ago, and really miss it. I loved the front end, but I always thought the rear was a bit of a bore. I'll be snatching one of these '65's sometime in the near future, as it looks like it's probably as close as I'll ever get. I'll really look forward to to seeing where yours heads.
Roadrunner Posted May 21, 2016 Posted May 21, 2016 My latest (just arrived today). I've ordered some Cobalt Green that I think will look just great on this baby.
MGL Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Stopped by Hobby Lobby on my way home from taking the wife to Culvers for lunch. Needed a few paints and the display for the replica Nova I am building. I bought the kit because I need a couple of cheater slicks and heard this kit had them. They do but they are too narrow for what I wanted them for. I guess I will have to wait for the resin ones I ordered. Having lived in the South and Mid-Atlantic all my life, whenever I find myself in the middle of the country I stop at every Culvers I come across. For a fast food joint they sure do have a great menu. I'm looking forward to leaving CA next year just so I can stop there again.
ChrisBcritter Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 The 65-66 Gran Prixs are one of my favorite ponchos from the era . So I had just had to have one. Could you post a shot of the contents? I'd like to see how that Aqua Pearl plastic looks on the body. And for you modeling masochists, the roof from this car combined with a '65 Olds 88 body would give a good start on a '65 Starfire.
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 I stopped in my LHS this morning looking for something else. ( thus didn't have it ) But I did walk out with one of these under my arms. The 65-66 Gran Prixs are one of my favorite ponchos from the era . So I had just had to have one. On my way home with i,,,, I stopped by one of the local auto parts stores looking for some duplicolor paint for another build. And ended up having him custom mix the paint for the Grand Prix instead. So this one will go to the front of the line. he worked with me to get the finest metallic he had. Its called Iris Mist poly. a very light purple metallic. Once done it will look exactly like this one . Great looking old Pontiacs! I spent a good portion of my day getting parts ready to ship to the chromers. Among them were parts from a pair of old MPC Bonnevilles. A '66 & a '67, The '67 will be done in a dark purple called "Plum Mist". Steve
gtx6970 Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Could you post a shot of the contents? I'd like to see how that Aqua Pearl plastic looks on the body. And for you modeling masochists, the roof from this car combined with a '65 Olds 88 body would give a good start on a '65 Starfire. Mine is in a big flat box, and its molded in white. I wasn't aware there were multiple versions of this kit released. Had it been molded in this aqua color you mention , I probably wouldn't have bought it
hgbben Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 Mine is in a big flat box, and its molded in white.I wasn't aware there were multiple versions of this kit released.Had it been molded in this aqua color you mention , I probably wouldn't have bought it Apparently it is available in both white and aqua
Robberbaron Posted May 22, 2016 Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) Mine is in a big flat box, and its molded in white.I wasn't aware there were multiple versions of this kit released.Had it been molded in this aqua color you mention , I probably wouldn't have bought it Apparently it is available in both white and aquaOriginal art version (in the big flat box) is molded in white. The "regular" box version is molded in a pearl teal color. That's the version I got, and yes, there are swirls in the metallic plastic, just like every metallic molded kit that I've ever bought. Edited May 22, 2016 by Robberbaron
keyser Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Micro car double kit usually brings big money. I scored one on ebay for $35 or so but they go much higher. Weird kit with bodies molded in clear. Nice haul.
vintagedragcrazy Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Man I'd love to get hold of that double kit if you ever need to get rid of it jesse let me know! Or if someone has one and wants to trade it pm me!vince
Roadrunner Posted May 23, 2016 Posted May 23, 2016 Paint and tires arrived today (paint for '30 Ford above, tires for some '60's cars I'm working on.)
martinfan5 Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) My Aoshima tee shirt arrived today. Edited May 24, 2016 by martinfan5
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 One of these, 40% off. Probably won't build it any time soon, but it WILL be used as a resource to see exactly what all those entirely melted blobs of plastic and glue are on the built-up I bought a few years back.
keyser Posted May 24, 2016 Posted May 24, 2016 I wanted a model of an Aoshima T-shirt to put in a little model box. Bummer.
Earl Marischal Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 (edited) One of these. That's one more off my list of old skool kits I've been after that I originally built nearly 50 years ago... It will totally OOB but, hopefully, better than my first effort. steve Edited May 27, 2016 by Earl Marischal
unclescott58 Posted May 27, 2016 Posted May 27, 2016 One of these. That's one more off my list of old skool kits I've been after that I originally built nearly 50 years ago... It will totally OOB but, hopefully, better than my first effort. steve I'd be courious to see what's in the box on this one. And what it looks like built up. Sometimes I like some of those older, more primitive kits.
landman Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Something I've never seen or even heard of, a 1970 Bonneville that you can buils either as a convertible or an El Camino type pickup. The photo of the kit is in my camera which is in the truck, which is in the parking lot 4 floors below and I'm not going back down tonight. Maybe tomorrow.
AC Norton Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 just bought the new release AMT Grand Slam 65 Pontiac Gran Prix, large artwork box, and an AMT 3n'1 1925 Ford Double T kit.....both are very nice pieces...the Ace,,,,,
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) I'd be courious to see what's in the box on this one. And what it looks like built up. Sometimes I like some of those older, more primitive kits. Not much in the box, though it builds up into a nice little model. "Box scale" turns out to be about 1/18 or 1/20. I used to know. I have one of the very first issues, molded in acetate (these are NOT MY MODELS). Edited May 28, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 Gots me anudder one a dese. Used da trans in anudder build, tot it mite be nice to have one dat dint got raided for parts.
cobraman Posted May 28, 2016 Posted May 28, 2016 One of these, 40% off. Probably won't build it any time soon, but it WILL be used as a resource to see exactly what all those entirely melted blobs of plastic and glue are on the built-up I bought a few years back. Hey Bill, I'm working on that kit now. The front end is pretty fidgety , or at least it was for me.
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