Rob Hall Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Wow! Not sure how I missed this one. My last Super Duty was a 2006 4wd dually and it's not a whole lot different than this one. It's closer than anything to date. The way the bed is made I wonder if they plan on Dually sides in the future. Does the grill angle back at the top as shown in the photos? The pictures of the builtup on the Meng site show the grille fitting normally, not angling back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Thanks Jake, I knew they were 1/24 = 1/25, I guess it was the other thread I mentioned that. The sides come off the speccast bed and was hoping on just using them on the 1/24 bed. It would be a little short but I'll have to see if it looks right. That said, I just scaled out the size of the 1/24 and now I'm having second thought on getting one. This is a large truck and sitting next to 1/25 may look just too large. I may have to hook up with the local guys here and get a closer look. Rob, Thanks for the web info. That looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 What's the website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) .. Edited November 22, 2014 by plowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Just ordered/bought my two kits for $113.98 shipped. MTH Hobby on ebay has them for $56.99 plus $9.10 shipping. But, if you spend over $100, the shipping is free. It was a no brainer since I wanted two kits to start with anyway. This is the best deal I've found so far. I'm thinking that as more of them become available, the more the price will go down. The people pricing them in the $70 plus range will have to change their pricing or rely on the uninformed. I'm glad I waited and didn't do a pre order with a vendor. I'm curious as to what GMS Customs will price this kit for. His prices are some of the cheapest you can get. The best domestic vendor price I've seen so far is at Diecast Alley...$49.95 + $8.xx shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 The best domestic vendor price I've seen so far is at Diecast Alley...$49.95 + $8.xx shipping. What Mr. Hall said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 IF you do not like to order online, they are showing up in the Hobby Shops for full retail. Hobby Depot had them yesterday when I was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 IF you do not like to order online, they are showing up in the Hobby Shops for full retail. Hobby Depot had them yesterday when I was in. Ewww, full retail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ewww, full retail I was just at hobby depot today and they wanted 74.00 for this kit...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I snared one yesterday for 2/3 of that, Chris. Nice kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulK Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I just today 5/11 ordered 2 of these kits from Squadron, Web Special $50.62 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 IF you do not like to order online, they are showing up in the Hobby Shops for full retail. Who pays full retail? And why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who pays full retail? And why? Those that don't know any better, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who pays full retail? And why? Those that don't know any better, I guess... They feel obligated to shop at LHS, is my guess , or they hate shopping online because its evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) They feel obligated to shop at LHS, is my guess , or they hate shopping online because its evil I do shop at my LHS occasionally, but usually their items are within $5 of the online price for regular Round 2 or Revell releases, so it's no big deal..but I wouldn't pay a $25 premium for local.. I do love shopping online, though..so easy, just a few clicks.. Edited May 12, 2014 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I do shop at my LHS occasionally, but usually their items are within $5 of the online price for regular Round 2 or Revell releases, so it's no big deal..but I wouldn't pay a $25 premium for local.. I do love shopping online, though..so easy, just a few clicks.. Oh yeah, I shop at Hobby Bench/Hobby Depot as well, but not for kits for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thatswhatshesaid Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 If anyone enjoys paying above retail, I can direct you to the local hobbytown. That fool marks up the magazines!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I just today 5/11 ordered 2 of these kits from Squadron, Web Special $50.62 each. Interesting, I ordered 1 on Friday and I don't think it was that cheap. I will have to check my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who pays full retail? And why? Yea, it's pretty much all our fault that hobby shops are dropping like flies. Me included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Who pays full retail? And why? I don't, but some people do because they keep selling them. They got 5, and sold 3 the frist day. I assume it could be because some people want it now vs waiting for shipping time, or maybe impulse. "I am standing here, kit in hand, I will take it" kinda thing. They may not have known it was out until they saw it in the store. Not everyone spends the amount of time online that some folks on this forum do. I am sure there are many reasons I cannot even think of. I am never in that big if a hurry for a kit, I have enough to last me years and years as it is. I usually wait until model contests/swap meets to stock up or buy online, of from Hobby Lobby with a coupon or when they clearence them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yea, it's pretty much all our fault that hobby shops are dropping like flies. Me included. If you can buy the same kit online and include shipping and its cheaper then buying it locally , not to mention sales tax, I like to save money , and if that means buying online, so be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I just today 5/11 ordered 2 of these kits from Squadron, Web Special $50.62 each. At 8 AM this morning one could buy this kit at Squadron for the web special price of $50.62 and here it is 12 hours later and it's back to $56.24! Don't understand this fluctuating pricing, might have to re-think ordering from them if they throw out specials and the prices are all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I just got one on squadron for 42 and change - share the link on Facebook and get 25% off order...I don't really care what happens on FB, if I get 25% off, I'm happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I don't, but some people do because they keep selling them. They got 5, and sold 3 the first day. I assume it could be because some people want it now vs waiting for shipping time, or maybe impulse. "I am standing here, kit in hand, I will take it" kinda thing. They may not have known it was out until they saw it in the store. Not everyone spends the amount of time online that some folks on this forum do. I am sure there are many reasons I cannot even think of. After our Tri-State meeting on Saturday afternoon, some of us will hit the local hobby shop. Some of us also attend the Jersey Shore meeting the following Friday. Model King sells kits at that meeting, average new kit $16. There are guys who will buy new kits at the hobby shop at $25. I'll ask them if they remember that they'll see Model King on Friday... the response, "Yea but I want it now." as if they'll have it built by Friday! And it's good that there are these guys. We all want the local hobby shop to be there when we run out of glue or paint, but never take into consideration that they can't stay in business with the $1 profit on that occasional can of paint .I am never in that big if a hurry for a kit, I have enough to last me years and years as it is. I usually wait until model contests/swap meets to stock up or buy online, of from Hobby Lobby with a coupon or when they clearance them. And I'm as guilty as anyone, the above is pretty much how I buy too. My new kits mostly come from Model King, my foreign kits come from online sources. I have yet to buy a kit at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. I attend all the shows here, and find kits in the $5-10 range that I don't even need but grab up (just in case, or as parts kits). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I shop like Tom does. Our local plastic pusher is a ModelKing surrogate, and we usually can't beat his prices. However, I always carry a 40%-off coupon when I wander into HobbiusLobbius or Michelle's. If they have a kit I can't live without or I need another in order to live life to its fullest, then I might use the coupon for that. Otherwise, I feel their 40% off is still a little high because they start out so high. I usually use the coupons for tools or supplies or something nice for the Lovely & Gracious Mrs. B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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