Brudda Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Was not today but last week at the NNL West. Art Laski has great products at his booth. Bought a bunch of items that I needed and didn’t need. Oh it was funny as I’m not a good airplane builder but bought a 1/24 trumpeter me109 at the NNL West. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 4:17 PM, ChrisBcritter said: I got me a Chrysler, it looks a bit crummy But, at least, it didn't cost too much money! On 2/1/2019 at 6:03 PM, ewetwo said: I saw this and look forward to what you do with it. David, it turns out I may do nothing with it - PM me. Thanks to Bob Deneen of the LMMCC, today I got a set of Olds Fiestas (probably the custom ones from the '58 T-bird), a couple custom parts trees from the Revell '62 Valiant (nice tri-bar knockoffs, lots of chrome bullets and some SoCal-area car club plaques) ...AND a set of stock 1/32 '56 Chrysler wheelcovers and grille, just in case the eBay one doesn't pan out. Will be casting soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Picked these all up at the flea markets today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ich_Will Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 (edited) On 2/1/2019 at 4:17 PM, ChrisBcritter said: I got me a Chrysler, it looks a bit crummy But, at least, it didn't cost too much money! Was that a play on the B-52's line? Because that's FANTASTIC!!! Edited February 4, 2019 by Ich_Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I ordered this stuff in November and I finally got it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I've ordered this today to improve my weathering/rusting techniques. I'm always interested to learn a bit more about our hobby.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Not much , just a 1/43 Cobra I didn’t have and dash decals for the 69 Camaro I’m working on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 7 hours ago, 426 pack said: I ordered this stuff in November and I finally got it today. Curious to know where you ordered from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnslow Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 On 2/1/2019 at 6:22 PM, 64SS350 said: Stocked up on some styrene Hey Karl , who did you get this from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 5 hours ago, oldnslow said: Hey Karl , who did you get this from ? Good guy to deal with on eBay, many various package deals to chose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Rusty92 said: Curious to know where you ordered from? I ordered it from my local hobby shop but I’m not sure where they get it form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 10:38 PM, NOBLNG said: Picked these all up at the flea markets today. The Aurora Jaguar hasn't been reissued as the convertible. Since Monogram got the Aurora tools in the mid-Seventies, they have only reissued the coupe. Since the merger with Revell, this has continued because Revell has its own XK-E convertible kit, leaving no need to issue the ex-Aurora kit as a convertible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 42 minutes ago, Mark said: The Aurora Jaguar hasn't been reissued as the convertible. Since Monogram got the Aurora tools in the mid-Seventies, they have only reissued the coupe. Since the merger with Revell, this has continued because Revell has its own XK-E convertible kit, leaving no need to issue the ex-Aurora kit as a convertible. These kits are not valuable to collectors though, correct? I want to build these even if they aren't the best quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 I'd go ahead and build them if you want to. The AMT and Revell kits aren't valuable. Same for the Monogram Cord even if it's an original issue; if it is, you might even consider polishing the body pieces and not painting them. The XK-E might be the "most valuable" of the group, but there are other kits of it out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well I only paid $25.00 for both the Cord and the Jag, so I will build them eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 While we're talking about Aurora, this past weekend I bought a couple of boxes of built kits and parts at an automotive swap meet. In there was an Aurora stock version '34 Ford coupe, looks like it is missing the front bumper and one headlight. The rod version wasn't there, but parts of it were: a few engine and suspension bits, and one of the chrome fenders. There was only one fender, but it turned out to be the right rear which was the only one I needed for the growing pile of parts for that particular car. I'm pretty certain that the fender itself is symmetrical and could be made to fit the opposite side by cutting off the mounting pins and switching them...but it happened to be the one I needed. I also found one of those early AMT '36 Ford stock wheels with the slots around the perimeter...it's unused, and looks like it has all of the detail intact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Well some one recognized model builders in today's newspaper ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) I got these today. The garage diorama tool kits were purchased at a local hobby store. The last ones and he didn’t know if he could order more. The 1955 Ford F100 was purchased at Micheal’s using an AC Moore 60% off 1 item coupon. That was $9.00 and change. And a jar of flat black paint. Edited February 6, 2019 by ewetwo Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Haunting Hobby Lobby, impatiently waiting for the '60 Chevy pickup (like everybody else). No luck again today. But I noticed the Round 2 '69 Olds 4-4-2 was priced at $26.99, instead of $29.99 like almost every other HL kit. With the 40% off coupon, $16.19. So I picked up one of those. I have a much older release of it, but I know that chassis is great to update some older AMT kits. This HL did have several Revell "Greased Lightning" '48 Fords. So if there's a shortage of that kit, it must be local in certain areas. FWIW, my closest HL is in a small town of about 8,000 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I just ordered this. It should be on a slow boat from China, at some point. I like the idea of having a seam scraper for round objects. It also has hex shaped openings in the middle area that they are call a "nut maker". I am guessing that they are to be used as a draw plate, to shape round stock. Has anybody tried one of these? It looks like it can be useful (the seam scraper has positive reviews). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Actually bought a couple over the past few weeks. A near mint Johan 1961 Dodge - one of the re-issue promos Also bought a builtup Johan 1969 AMX , wanted it strictly for the body glass and chrome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, gtx6970 said: Also bought a builtup Johan 1969 AMX , wanted it strictly for the body glass and chrome How did a purple glue bomb NOT follow me home? I thought ALL the purple glue bombs found their way to me sooner or later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty92 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Scored this today. Mine is on the way since I just won it on eBay! Never knew this was a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Timmy Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I got these .... when the wife wasn't looking ..... SHHHHHHH ! Insert other media Wonder what else I can "get away with" .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khils Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: the seam scraper has positive reviews I would like to hear your review on both aspects of this tool PLZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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