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

[aurfalien]

Hi,

This is a beautiful kit!

Looking forward to building OOB, maybe better wheels/tires.  Got it super cheap!

 

[HomerS]

Syclones is open but complete

Tuff Truk is sealed inside

[thatz4u]

got these over the weekend, going to trade the Chevelle & the Syclone...keeping the Bug...

[unclescott58]

Today I got Revell's '48 Ford Custom Coupe 3'n1. Kit 4253. I'm very happy with what I found in box. You can see my review on kit in another thread here. 

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another rough little bugger that's had a hard life. Somebody who apparently didn't quite have the skills started filling the rear door shut lines to make this a 2-door. Happily for the little car, they quit before doing irreparable harm. After I re-scribe them, she's going to join my cadre of AF/X-cars-that-never-were and oddball gassers.

[moparfarmer]

Today I got Revell's '48 Ford Custom Coupe 3'n1. Kit 4253. I'm very happy with what I found in box. You can see my review on kit in another thread here. 

Scott, nice score..I will be at Shakopee Chiles at 7:00 on Friday night the 17th of November..Check in the bar for me..Look like my avatar,not the dog...LOL

[Mike999]

AMT '64 Lincoln convertible, off That Auction Site.  Being a geezer, I remember that thru the 1980s and 90s, these were still not very popular, meaning not too expensive.  Neither were the AMT Imperials.  That's changed now, of course.

By 1964, even AMT had to admit that the idea of a "competition" Lincoln was just goofy.  So the 3 options for this one are Stock-Custom-Touring.  The Touring version has a big luggage rack and a couple of suitcases.  And a driver figure!

[ChrisBcritter]

Hi,

This is a beautiful kit!

Looking forward to building OOB, maybe better wheels/tires.  Got it super cheap!

What tires come with this issue? I notice the Lindberg LRW doesn't use the old IMC Goodyears; does this have them?

[ChrisBcritter]

Another rough little bugger that's had a hard life. Somebody who apparently didn't quite have the skills started filling the rear door shut lines to make this a 2-door. Happily for the little car, they quit before doing irreparable harm. After I re-scribe them, she's going to join my cadre of AF/X-cars-that-never-were and oddball gassers.

 

Looking forward to seeing this one built! Will you be going with an injected nailhead Buick? The Jo-Han '61 and '62 Olds F-85 kits should have the firewall/radiator wall you need, if you have a junker available.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looking forward to seeing this one built! Will you be going with an injected nailhead Buick? The Jo-Han '61 and '62 Olds F-85 kits should have the firewall/radiator wall you need, if you have a junker available.

Yup, injected nailhead from the Revell parts-pack / Tommy Ivo Showboat. And you're right on about the firewall...I'm also doing an F-85 FX car with an injected 394 from the Anglia kit...and copying the firewall for the long-roof baby Buick.  

[aurfalien]

What tires come with this issue? I notice the Lindberg LRW doesn't use the old IMC Goodyears; does this have them?

Hi,

Well I think they are the weakest part of the kit as most domestic kits seem to suffer from the same fate.

I snapped a few photos for you.

 

[slusher]

Another rough little bugger that's had a hard life. Somebody who apparently didn't quite have the skills started filling the rear door shut lines to make this a 2-door. Happily for the little car, they quit before doing irreparable harm. After I re-scribe them, she's going to join my cadre of AF/X-cars-that-never-were and oddball gassers.

real nice classic Bill !

 

[ChrisBcritter]

Thanks Aurf! They don't look much like the old IMC tires; the lettering is way larger and the tread is different. I have a Testors issue of this kit missing the tires; I should inventory it and see if anything else is missing.

[aurfalien]

Thanks Aurf! They don't look much like the old IMC tires; the lettering is way larger and the tread is different. I have a Testors issue of this kit missing the tires; I should inventory it and see if anything else is missing.

Hi,

Let me know if you want my tires as I don't think they look bad.  They actually do look good, just a bit small for my taste is all.

Not an issue.

PS I'll send em free, just PM your addy.

Edited November 14, 2017 by aurfalien

[iamsuperdan]

Finally found a kit I had been trying to find for a long time. Or more correctly, finally found one of these that wasn't insanely priced!

And the best thing? No shipping. The seller was local, and actually works about 5 minutes from me. Bonus!

 

[Ron Hamilton]

real nice classic Bill !

 

At least yours has the scripts. The one I re-built a couple of years ago had the custom front and rear treatments glued on. Fortunately, I was able to fix it up to a satisfactory level. Good score!

[Mike999]

Flea Market Day.  Got really excited when I saw a JO-HAN '62 Rambler American box.  But inside was...a (badly) built/painted AMT '40 Ford coupe. Drat! 

The same seller had a couple of older AMT/ERTL re-issues: '70 Impala and '65 Lincoln.  But I already have 2 each of those, and am really trying not to buy kits just because I find them or "for parts."  My basement is full enough already.

[JeroenM3]

i've just got these 2 come in today...

Already started on the MK2 build, need to have it finished before this Xmas as its a gift for my mom as its one of her all time favorites. It's just my dad doesnt fit in one we found out this summer so itll never be bought so this is the next best thing i figured

[smhardesty]

Or more correctly, finally found one of these that wasn't insanely priced!

 

 

I understand that perfectly! I still have several kits on my "want list" and they are still on there for just that reason. I don't want to rip anybody off, just enjoy finding bargains.

[disabled modeler]

I understand that perfectly! I still have several kits on my "want list" and they are still on there for just that reason. I don't want to rip anybody off, just enjoy finding bargains.

Every one likes a good bargain...me included.  My issues is the stuff I need/want is hard to find and on my very small income everything is tough to get so I understand well.

[martinfan5]

[Casey]

The first step is getting...many different decals sheets.  Good to see someone backed up the "I'll buy a case!" comment with photographic proof. 

[crazyjim]

I don't understand why a person would buy a dozen of the same kit.

[Rob Hall]

I don't understand why a person would buy a dozen of the same kit.

To do a dozen different versions.

[highway]

I don't understand why a person would buy a dozen of the same kit.

To do a dozen different versions.

Exactly Rob!!! This was a few years ago, but all three of these Meng F350s came home at the same time and now I have five of them. All five I have plans for different versions, and some of my ideas require some major surgery!