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

[niteowl7710]

A couple of Tamiya DTM kits for $20@ and a 2nd in Competition Closed Wheel 1981-Present at the TAMS Show in Norfolk, VA this weekend. 

[Casey]

I rarely take on restoration projects, but the box alone was hard to pass up, so I made an exception. Inside was a complete, reissue Tony Nancy double kit and an unpainted Dart body needing some non-major repair.

 

I also found some Putty Thrower '60 Ford...:

 

JOHAN Models '68-'70 AMX...:

 

...and ACCU-PRO '34 Ford grille p/e frets/parts:

Edited November 4, 2019 by Casey

[Lunajammer]

6 minutes ago, Casey said:

...and ACCU-PRO '34 Ford grille p/e frets/parts:

Those grills look so excellent, they frequently inspire me to build a '34 just to use one. Haven't done one yet, but that's all it takes for me.

[vintagedragcrazy]

1 hour ago, Casey said:

I rarely take on restoration projects, but the box alone was hard to pass up, so I made an exception. Inside was a complete, reissue Tony Nancy double kit and an unpainted Dart body needing some non-major repair.

 

I also found some Putty Thrower '60 Ford...:

 

JOHAN Models '68-'70 AMX...:

 

...and ACCU-PRO '34 Ford grille p/e frets/parts:

 

Well buddy here's the one I got yesterday you think yours is bad I'll trade you! When I saw this it was enough to put tears in your eyes so I just had to buy it and jive it a good resting place maybe I'll dig a hole and bury it! Lol

vince

Edited November 4, 2019 by vintagedragcrazy

[espo]

2 hours ago, Casey said:

I rarely take on restoration projects, but the box alone was hard to pass up, so I made an exception. Inside was a complete, reissue Tony Nancy double kit and an unpainted Dart body needing some non-major repair.

 

I also found some Putty Thrower '60 Ford...:

 

JOHAN Models '68-'70 AMX...:

 

...and ACCU-PRO '34 Ford grille p/e frets/parts:

The Dodge Funny Car isn't something I would normally get excited about, except I know this is very old and very collectable to those who are. The thing about it that stands out to me is the 4-door body. I agree that this should be restored and preserved but I have seen many other members here on the Forum who covet 4 door sedans and this looks like it wouldn't take much to make a stocker out this body.

[DukeE]

19 minutes ago, espo said:

The Dodge Funny Car isn't something I would normally get excited about, except I know this is very old and very collectable to those who are. The thing about it that stands out to me is the 4-door body. I agree that this should be restored and preserved but I have seen many other members here on the Forum who covet 4 door sedans and this looks like it wouldn't take much to make a stocker out this body.

That's how it started. LOL. Too many doors.

 

Edited November 4, 2019 by DukeE

[Casey]

2 hours ago, vintagedragcrazy said:

Well buddy here's the one I got yesterday you think yours is bad I'll trade you!

I'll have to think about that, Vince...the clay jug glued to the roof is a nice touch, though. ? ?

[Casey]

1 hour ago, espo said:

The Dodge Funny Car isn't something I would normally get excited about, except I know this is very old and very collectable to those who are. The thing about it that stands out to me is the 4-door body. I agree that this should be restored and preserved but I have seen many other members here on the Forum who covet 4 door sedans and this looks like it wouldn't take much to make a stocker out this body.

While the body appears to be a very good starting point, without the balance of the original Revell kit's contents, it would be a major undertaking. Honestly, I picked it up because of the box condition and artwork, so the contents were an additional, pleasant surprise.

[Bill Eh?]

7 hours ago, niteowl7710 said:

A couple of Tamiya DTM kits for $20@ and a 2nd in Competition Closed Wheel 1981-Present at the TAMS Show in Norfolk, VA this weekend. 

Congratulations James. Curious, what model won you the 2nd in closed-wheel?

[Snake45]

Just scored a JoHan '70 Javelin promo on ePay. It's missing both A-pillars and is somewhat "distressed" (i.e., much played-with), with lots of scuffs and worn chrome, but the body, glass, interior, front and rear bumpers/grille/taillights, chassis, wheels, and tires all seem to be present and complete. The condition knocked half or more off its price. (If it had been in perfect condition, I expect it would have brought three times or more what I paid.) 

I'm pretty sure I can work with it (Javelin A-pillars shouldn't be too difficult to scratchbuild from raw styrene). I've been chasing a '70 Javelin for more than a decade. On the rare occasion one appears, it goes for much more than I'm able or willing to pay. I've managed to score a couple '68 promos over the years, but the '69 and '70 have eluded me. 

[carnut]

Well I didn’t get this today, but I attended a model show this last Saturday in Clackamas Oregon and among the things I got was an AMT 1959 Fairlane Hardtop body and a complete built up of a 1962 Lincoln Continental Hardtop. Time for some Superclean.

 

Edited November 5, 2019 by carnut

[Dave Ambrose]

Was at Spirit of Speed contest yesterday, and scored some good stuff; a Pair of Cord convertible kits and a Bobby Allison Matador kit. 
 

it hasn’t gotten here yet, but I scored a Finemold Jedi Star Fighter with hyperdrive ring. That will be a fun one to build  

 

[89AKurt]

On 11/2/2019 at 8:26 PM, ChrisBcritter said:

Third place for that stunner of a VW? Demand a recount!

Thanks, shiny American muscle is always the favorite. ?

[89AKurt]

On 11/2/2019 at 9:24 PM, Exotics_Builder said:

 

Well, I was extremely fortunate today. I brought 4 models to the Oregon Society of Scale Modelers Show today and 3 wound up collecting some recognition.

 

 

 

 

Dang, not just any awards, but best of the bunch, WOW!  Nice looking plaques too.

[br67]

16 hours ago, Snake45 said:

Just scored a JoHan '70 Javelin promo on ePay. It's missing both A-pillars and is somewhat "distressed" (i.e., much played-with), with lots of scuffs and worn chrome, but the body, glass, interior, front and rear bumpers/grille/taillights, chassis, wheels, and tires all seem to be present and complete. The condition knocked half or more off its price. (If it had been in perfect condition, I expect it would have brought three times or more what I paid.) 

I'm pretty sure I can work with it (Javelin A-pillars shouldn't be too difficult to scratchbuild from raw styrene). I've been chasing a '70 Javelin for more than a decade. On the rare occasion one appears, it goes for much more than I'm able or willing to pay. I've managed to score a couple '68 promos over the years, but the '69 and '70 have eluded me. 

Snake i think an easy solution would be if you can pull a mold off the more common Johan Amx kit

[Snake45]

23 minutes ago, br67 said:

Snake i think an easy solution would be if you can pull a mold off the more common Johan Amx kit

That's one way to do it, and I might do it that way. But I think in this case it would be easier to just cut a strip of styrene to the proper width, scribe a line in it for the windshield trim, and glue it in. The drip rail can be added with another strip of styrene. 

[niteowl7710]

19 hours ago, Bill Eh? said:

Congratulations James. Curious, what model won you the 2nd in closed-wheel?

[thatz4u]

On 11/4/2019 at 11:22 AM, thatz4u said:

haul from the C.A.R.B.S. show in Dayton this weekend.....plus an AMT 60 C-10-6 cyl engine,  Van interior parts, & original 65 El Camino Camper that is complete...next week end is the Dayton Toy show....the adventure continues...

OOOPs forgot to mention...met a couple of Forum members in person also...(you know who you are)....had a great time....

[landman]

A grille for my Packard club sedan, coutesy of Eric McLeod. Thank you Eric, much appreciated.

[Bill Eh?]

4 hours ago, niteowl7710 said:

Thanks for posting. It looks great.

[ChrisBcritter]

Anyone go to the big sale at Model Empire this past Sunday? Didn't go this time but they usually have some good deals on projects and parts.

[djflyer]

8 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said:

Anyone go to the big sale at Model Empire this past Sunday? Didn't go this time but they usually have some good deals on projects and parts.

Sure did - can't miss this one if at all possible.  Line was out the door as usual but as always great deals (unbuilt Monogram MG TC for $3 and Porsche 904 for $12) along with a bunch of needed parts.  This was the last year for the miscellaneous loose parts according to the signs tho.  

[ChrisBcritter]

Hmm. Wonder what they'll do with all those parts (Oh geez, just tie me to a chair...).

[Exotics_Builder]

[Rob Hall]

4 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said:

 

What do you think of the USCP parts?  Good quality?  I've been looking at some of their parts...