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Post by petec210 on Jun 18, 2022 9:57:00 GMT -6
Like many of us, I enjoyed building models - especially show rods - as a kid in the early 70s. I got back in the hobby around 2015 when I discovered that many of my old favorites were still available on Ebay. In the past 7 years I have had a wonderful time as a builder, as well as some quite frustrating moments. In the past few months, my building has slowed down considerably, mostly because I have obtained and built pretty much all of the show rods that I admired, and I have to say my collection is awesome! I still look for kits that I haven't built, and every now and then I see one that I kind of like. Last month I found a 'Groove Boss' from AMT and I thought 'That's pretty cool, I guess I could build that'. Unfortunately, it has turned out to be one of those kits that was obviously designed by someone who's never built a model in his life - nothing fits - and it's incredibly aggravating. In a moment of clarity, I thought 'why am I putting myself through this?' and I found myself crushing the partially built chassis in my hands. And I realized, I'm officially done with modeling. I'm very proud of my collection and I will cherish it always, but there will be no more additions. I will consider it 'complete'. I'd love to hear if any of you have some thoughts or similar experiences you'd like to share.
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Post by petec210 on Dec 28, 2021 14:45:14 GMT -6
I got you man, check your email
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Post by petec210 on Nov 4, 2021 2:46:04 GMT -6
Thank you everyone
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Post by petec210 on Nov 2, 2021 8:29:00 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Oct 14, 2021 12:13:40 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Aug 23, 2021 13:18:37 GMT -6
I see I'm not the only one on this board in need of the decal sheet from Monogram's Rattler. I know it's a long shot, but I had to ask anyway. Also need the snake tongue and the spoiler. Anyone??
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Post by petec210 on Aug 23, 2021 12:59:39 GMT -6
I got real lucky and snagged this one for under $100. It ain't in the greatest shape, but I'll get her fixed up. No decals, tho. Anybody got a decal sheet for this one laying around? I'll pay...
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Post by petec210 on Jul 16, 2021 15:44:08 GMT -6
I was thrilled to win an Ebay auction of what I assumed to be an AMT Astro 1 for a VERY low $40. When it arrived, I realized why it was so cheap. It's not the AMT version, but this: View Attachment I can't believe I was that dumb! All I had to do was look a little more closely at the picture. I was just so excited about the price I went for it. There's no plated parts, and it's way more simplistic than the AMT version, which is too bad, but it's probably the only chance I'll ever get to build this cool car. Does anybody know anything interesting about this kit? Update: This kit is the worst!!
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Post by petec210 on Jul 11, 2021 16:33:51 GMT -6
I was thrilled to win an Ebay auction of what I assumed to be an AMT Astro 1 for a VERY low $40. When it arrived, I realized why it was so cheap. It's not the AMT version, but this: I can't believe I was that dumb! All I had to do was look a little more closely at the picture. I was just so excited about the price I went for it. There's no plated parts, and it's way more simplistic than the AMT version, which is too bad, but it's probably the only chance I'll ever get to build this cool car. Does anybody know anything interesting about this kit?
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Post by petec210 on Jul 5, 2021 7:12:33 GMT -6
If you touch it, it turns dull. So I don't touch it an it looks great. I've heard that clear coating will make it turn dull as well
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Post by petec210 on Jul 3, 2021 12:21:53 GMT -6
I got one for ya next month buddy!
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Post by petec210 on Jul 3, 2021 12:20:41 GMT -6
Is that the one that sold on ebay recently???I have two built kits...pretty poor. Yours looks nice. Yeah, just got it on ebay. Not too bad a price, either. When I bid I figured it would go up to at least $300, but it didn't. Sometimes we get lucky. Looks complete and unstarted.
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Post by petec210 on Jul 1, 2021 14:30:29 GMT -6
This is the LAST kit on my grail list. I now have every show rod kit that I like. I can't wait to build it!
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Post by petec210 on Mar 16, 2021 1:54:43 GMT -6
I just searched ebay for Tijuana Taxi and Dragon Wagon kits. I figured there would be plenty of them. There were no reissue Taxi kits available and only one Dragon Wagon. The Dragon Wagon reissue ask price was $169.00. Aren't they still available at online Hobby Shops? If not I am glad I bought them when I did. I bought 4 each of the reissues. Wasn't sure why. I wanted them so bad prior to reissue, when they became available, I jumped all over them when I saw them at a model show. I think I got the Taxi's at $10 each (right before the show closed) and the Dragon Wagons for under $20 each. $169 is actually what I would consider reasonable. I paid around that for many of my favorite rare kits. What I hate is that lately, an auction that starts at $169 will go up into the $3-400 dollar range. I only have a couple of 'Grail kits' left (ZZR, Charger III among them) and it looks like I'll never get 'em. 1st world problems
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Post by petec210 on Mar 15, 2021 12:07:35 GMT -6
I'm sure glad I bought most of my 'Grail kits' when I had the chance.
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Post by petec210 on Mar 15, 2021 1:49:13 GMT -6
Used to be if I was willing to go to, say, $200, I had a chance of winning an auction on eBay. Looks like those days are over. I may be done building show rods
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Post by petec210 on Mar 3, 2021 3:39:34 GMT -6
Wow, so sorry Paul
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Post by petec210 on Feb 16, 2021 18:55:10 GMT -6
I'm trying printing my own decals for the first time. The ink dissolved the second the decal was in water. Is there a special ink or printer that I need?
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Post by petec210 on Feb 15, 2021 16:34:33 GMT -6
Ugh! I paid $150 for one a couple of years ago
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Post by petec210 on Nov 21, 2020 11:23:15 GMT -6
I never thought I would have one of these. So excited!
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Post by petec210 on Oct 28, 2020 4:49:55 GMT -6
I bought one for $150 last year. That usually means that a reissue is coming soon
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Post by petec210 on Oct 2, 2020 23:05:26 GMT -6
It's an honor to be included with these amazing builds. I think this month is the best group of entries since the gallery opened back up. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by petec210 on Sept 21, 2020 4:44:41 GMT -6
Yup, I had to fill in several spots with paint on mine. It looks terrible
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Post by petec210 on Jul 9, 2020 15:14:55 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jul 9, 2020 15:11:51 GMT -6
As I mentioned, I had wanted to go with the bare molded plastic color, but could not due to the gouges left by removing the body from the sprue. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise. This Tamiya lavender paint looks way better on this kit than the bright purple of the bare plastic. I love it.
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Post by petec210 on Jul 2, 2020 4:46:43 GMT -6
Thanks again, Paul. I hope you get more submissions this month. Come on , guys, I wanna see your builds!
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Post by petec210 on Jun 25, 2020 15:44:50 GMT -6
I'm thrilled to have a King Chopper without spending $500 for it, buuuut... I was hoping to go with the bare molded plastic color, just do a toothpaste polish to bring out the shine, but there is a LOT of flash that must be scraped away and some of the braces on the sprue are so thick that even carefully cutting the parts off left some big gouges that will have to be filled and sanded. So it looks like I'm going with paint on this one. Still love it though!
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Post by petec210 on Jun 24, 2020 4:42:30 GMT -6
Looks like I died and went to Tom Daniel heaven! If you're interested in the empty boxes/instructions, PM me. I'll be letting them go when I'm done building them. I hope you did not pay big money for that Draggin fly ? I suppose it's being reissued?
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Post by petec210 on Jun 22, 2020 15:44:53 GMT -6
Looks like I died and went to Tom Daniel heaven! If you're interested in the empty boxes/instructions, PM me. I'll be letting them go when I'm done building them.
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Post by petec210 on Jun 22, 2020 15:42:36 GMT -6
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