BIGTRUCK Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Scored another cool builder. This time its a 1960 Lincoln, only the seats were painted and all the extra parts come off easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) From Tower Hobby Edited November 4, 2016 by 64SS350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Here is what I recieved today .the Unimog is going to be parts and the Opal Blitz is part of a project...I'm happy...Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Baby got back (lights): '66 Galaxie taillights for my recently acquired promo. Cut down the lenses to fit the bezels, glued the lenses with Bondic and popped the lights in with a little CA. Thanks to gardnerpag44! Edited November 5, 2016 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Picked up the new Revell Bronco from my LHS today. Just starting to go through it, but looks like a nice kit. Can you say Gasser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I have been tentatively keeping my eyes peeled for one of these for a while. I finally decided to drop the hammer on one. There is a kind of funny story that goes along with it. I found this on ebay as an incomplete kit. Most of the important parts are there. The only big thing that I could see that was missing was the glass. I struggled a little to tell in the photos whether or not the stock grille was there, but there were 2 grilles included so I assumed that one would be the stock article. To my dismay, when the package came today, there were only 2 custom grilles in the box. Well, not being the type to worry about these things I told myself that I would merely keep my eyes peeled for a grille. Just out of curiosity, when I got home from work, I thought I would do a quick ebay check & lo & behold a seller had a stock grille, & front & rear bumpers up for auction with only 52 minutes left! I threw a quick bid up on the grille & won. I won't tell you that the kit or the grille were cheap........because they weren't, but they were within my comfort zone. If anyone is interested in the trailer, I may do a trade for a glass set for an original MPC '68, '69 or '70 coronet. Of course I will need to do a parts inventory to see if everything is there first. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I have been tentatively keeping my eyes peeled for one of these for a while. I finally decided to drop the hammer on one. There is a kind of funny story that goes along with it. I found this on ebay as an incomplete kit. Most of the important parts are there. The only big thing that I could see that was missing was the glass. I struggled a little to tell in the photos whether or not the stock grille was there, but there were 2 grilles included so I assumed that one would be the stock article. To my dismay, when the package came today, there were only 2 custom grilles in the box. Well, not being the type to worry about these things I told myself that I would merely keep my eyes peeled for a grille. Just out of curiosity, when I got home from work, I thought I would do a quick ebay check & lo & behold a seller had a stock grille, & front & rear bumpers up for auction with only 52 minutes left! I threw a quick bid up on the grille & won. I won't tell you that the kit or the grille were cheap........because they weren't, but they were within my comfort zone. If anyone is interested in the trailer, I may do a trade for a glass set for an original MPC '68, '69 or '70 coronet. Of course I will need to do a parts inventory to see if everything is there first. Steve Cool score! I'm jealous (while I wait for my Modelhaus repop). I believe the glass from a common AMT '70 SuperBee should fit. Common roots, and all that. If you'd had to, you might have been able to make do with the grille from an MPC '69 Charger 500. After all, it was nothing more than a '68 Coronet grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Ouch $$$$$$ I think i have a front bumper and grille.MIGHT have the glass. Will ck ..but might be the 1st of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Cool score! I'm jealous (while I wait for my Modelhaus repop). I believe the glass from a common AMT '70 SuperBee should fit. Common roots, and all that. If you'd had to, you might have been able to make do with the grille from an MPC '69 Charger 500. After all, it was nothing more than a '68 Coronet grille. I toyed with the idea of using the the glass from the '70 Super Bee kit in my '69 Coronet but I have a suspicion that it may share the new glass with the AMT '68 Road Runner kit & it just didn't seem to fit quite right.I could probably make it work with a little fiddling.Just out of curiosity, I checked my '69 Charger 500 kit & you're right, it looks like the same grille.Only problem is, it has the "Charger 500" script molded into it.It would be a real pain to remove it without damaging the fine grille members.Water under the bridge anyway.The original grille is on it's way. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Ouch $$$$$$ I think i have a front bumper and grille.MIGHT have the glass. Will ck ..but might be the 1st of the weekNo need to worry about the grille or bumper Bill, but I would be willing to work a deal if you find some good glass.Yeah, it was a bit painful to the wallet to purchase this one, but after seeing a couple of other ones go for well over $200.00 over the past couple of weeks, I think I did alright.The body, hood, bumpers, tail lights & all of the interior parts are pretty much pristine.As with the '69 that I built, all of the guts would come from a modern kit anyway. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Buying partial can be saving tactic because sooner or later spares usually turn up and most arent after what you are after. Great buy btw,i could trade you the glass for the hood I think i will have to resort to resin for the hood on my 69. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Here is what I recieved today .the Unimog is going to be parts and the Opal Blitz is part of a project...I'm happy...Chris Chris....Will you be using the tires and wheels from the Uni-mog kit...??? I need a set for the kit I have they were missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Just out of curiosity, I checked my '69 Charger 500 kit & you're right, it looks like the same grille. Only problem is, it has the "Charger 500" script molded into it. It would be a real pain to remove it without damaging the fine grille members. Steve Not a problem. You make a mold, cast TWO of them, cut them in the middle and just use the two plain sides. The thing's symmetrical if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oter11 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 got this one today,no Box,and water damaged decals kit decals is wanted,if someone have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhedir6 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Got my Mattracks in from Shapeways today for use on my RaptorTrax build. They look awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Not a problem. You make a mold, cast TWO of them, cut them in the middle and just use the two plain sides. The thing's symmetrical if I'm not mistaken. Or you just buy one on ebay. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Or you just buy one on ebay. Steve Well, if you're going to cheat, you could just pony up for a complete unbuilt kit on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Went to Carbs show in Dayton ohio.Bought a few moden kits. But the best part also found 2 builtup AMT 1961 Corvettes..even better. $5 for both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Got my Mattracks in from Shapeways today for use on my RaptorTrax build. They look awesome. These look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belfast boyo Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 At last,a 16th kit that wont take up a whole shelf! Plus a few bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTC Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Picked these up at Ollie's today for less than $45. Don't know if I'll build them all or rob parts for them but for $8 a piece I couldn't help but get em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Scored another cool builder. This time its a 1960 Lincoln, only the seats were painted and all the extra parts come off easy. That is a cool purchase. I have a couple of these waiting to be restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Just got an NOS-looking '62 Falcon Futura interior, with the buckets and console - nice factory upgrade for the '60 sedan I have in the works. (Maybe I should make a mold and cast an extra set of buckets for the Ranchero as well?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Yesterday my brother of all people shows up at my house and gives me a 64 Mercury Parklane convertible promo that is damaged he found...got to find the glass and frame,top boot,bumpers,taillights and steering wheel to restore it...too cool not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Was in my mail box yesterday. Original issue 1962 Chrysler 300 convertible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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