ChrisBcritter Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 22 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: The Premier Ford Anglia 100E (or as they labeled it, "English Ford") is all there; now to start fixing all the mistakes on the wheel and window openings and find some interesting way to finish it (Gasser is a bit obvious...). Also need to do some measuring and figure out how close to 1/25 scale it really is. OK, I measured the wheelbase and it comes out to right around 87mm, which is sure close to 1/25 scale (the real car has an 87" wheelbase). These cars were tiny...
slusher Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 8 hours ago, Rob Hall said: Picked up a few old unbuilt curbside kits off of eBay, interesting subjects..two Monogram Triumphs and two Esci Mercs. Never had an Esci kit before, though I do have some ex-Esci AMT and Revell kits. Rob, is the TR8 molded in silver?
Rob Hall Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 6 hours ago, slusher said: Rob, is the TR8 molded in silver? Yes...and the TR7 in black.
Mike999 Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 18 hours ago, Rob Hall said: Picked up a few old unbuilt curbside kits off of eBay, interesting subjects..two Monogram Triumphs and two Esci Mercs. Never had an Esci kit before, though I do have some ex-Esci AMT and Revell kits. The 450SL probably has a huge chunk of plastic hanging from the interior roof, about where the rear-view mirror mounts. Every one I've ever seen has that annoying little extra. It takes careful removal with a razor-saw and sanding sticks, to avoid damaging the roof. I have the 2 Rally versions of that kit, Bandama and Hugo Boss. They're pretty good kits, with interior/chassis detail and a simplified engine. The G-Wagen has no engine but is also a nice kit. Conversion potential is huge, since G-Wagens were built in many variations and used all over the world. One of the easier conversions is the 2-door ambulance used by the German Army. Several internet modelers have done this one, and the much more complicated "big box" G-wagen ambulance.
Rob Hall Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 23 hours ago, Mike999 said: The 450SL probably has a huge chunk of plastic hanging from the interior roof, about where the rear-view mirror mounts. Every one I've ever seen has that annoying little extra. It takes careful removal with a razor-saw and sanding sticks, to avoid damaging the roof. I have the 2 Rally versions of that kit, Bandama and Hugo Boss. They're pretty good kits, with interior/chassis detail and a simplified engine. The G-Wagen has no engine but is also a nice kit. Conversion potential is huge, since G-Wagens were built in many variations and used all over the world. One of the easier conversions is the 2-door ambulance used by the German Army. Several internet modelers have done this one, and the much more complicated "big box" G-wagen ambulance. Yes, big tab hanging from the roof in the SLC. The G-wagen I'll probably do stock or with newer style wheels and tires, maybe make it look more like a modern G-class.
Modlbldr Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 13 hours ago, LDO said: All American Models custom 1941 Lincoln. Very nice! Later-
Modlbldr Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 http:// Got this the other day. DOES ANYONE HAVE DECALS FOR IT? Later-
Modlbldr Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) So, my daughter just sent me a text asking me if I wanted this. http:// I said "Definitely". Then I told her to send me a picture of the inside and she said "I would, but it's still sealed." Got it for $14. Later- Edited May 23, 2018 by Modlbldr
gtx6970 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 My weekend purchase. Looks clean enough for some basic touchups and in the case it will go. To sit along side a few others I doubt I will ever take apart to redo
Snake45 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 3 hours ago, gtx6970 said: My weekend purchase. Looks clean enough for some basic touchups and in the case it will go. To sit along side a few others I doubt I will ever take apart to redo Oh yeah. I could work with that. And I'm sure you can, too.
slusher Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 8 hours ago, Modlbldr said: http:// Got this the other day. DOES ANYONE HAVE DECALS FOR IT? Later- Not meaning to get off topic but is that Rita Hayworth in your avatar ?
disabled modeler Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 3:43 PM, unclescott58 said: In today's mail. Nice one Scott...it builds great too.
Modlbldr Posted May 24, 2018 Posted May 24, 2018 18 hours ago, slusher said: Not meaning to get off topic but is that Rita Hayworth in your avatar ? No. It's Lauren Bacall. Later-
Mike999 Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 "I couldn't just leave it sitting there..." Which is how I ended up with a basement-and-a-half full of unbuilt models. Saw this in a local thrift store yesterday, on a shelf with board games and the like. The box was open so I expected a glue-bomb. Nope, it was in perfect shape, with all the parts still in their bags. It cost 1 whole dollar, so I might build it just for a fun change from cars and tanks. Or trade it or something.
cobraman Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Came in yesterday from Hobby Lobby . Bought a new one back in 77 . I guess I will be taking a break from my not building plastic models anymore . May build as my real one was or ?
Snake45 Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Broke down and bought the Revell prepainted Hemi Orange modern Challenger at Ollie's. Not a huge fan of the car, but I've been messing around with some modern Camaros, Mustangs and Corvettes lately, so I guess I "need" it to complete the collection. If it goes together like their Camaro, it should be a quick, easy, fun Snake-slap. I'll stick it back for a rainy-day Slump Buster.
unclescott58 Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 Actually, I was given this (free!) three weeks ago today. I love convertibles. And I love Imperials. And '65 has always been my favorite year for Imperial. Everything is where. In generally good shape. A small break across the cowl and one broken vent wing. That's it! Started repairs and subassemblies about an hour ago. It will be built as stock '65 Imperial Crown convertible. (At least as close as one can get with the original parts in the kit. The "stock" 413 set up comes with staggered dual carburetors. Not something seen on "stock" Imperials. But, also seen under the hood of my AMT '63 Imperial Crown convertible.)
Snake45 Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 9 minutes ago, unclescott58 said: Actually, I was given this (free!) three weeks ago today. I love convertibles. And I love Imperials. And '65 has always been my favorite year for Imperial. Everything is where. In generally good shape. A small break across the cowl and one broken vent wing. That's it! Started repairs and subassemblies about an hour ago. It will be built as stock '65 Imperial Crown convertible. (At least as close as one can get with the original parts in the kit. The "stock" 413 set up comes with staggered dual carburetors. Not something seen on "stock" Imperials. But, also seen under the hood of my AMT '63 Imperial Crown convertible.) Fabulous score! Congratulations!
unclescott58 Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Fabulous score! Congratulations! Thank you.
426 pack Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 I got three things today. pics borrowed from GOOGLE.
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 4 hours ago, unclescott58 said: Thank you. Some guys have all of the luck! Did someone give you that at the NNL North show last weekend? And if so, where the heck was I?? Steve
花火 Posted May 27, 2018 Posted May 27, 2018 Finally. But currently in Canada, no tools, no time. rolling my eyes for myself.
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