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Post by petec210 on May 11, 2019 13:21:50 GMT -6
Of all the kits I've built, I think this one is the most difficult. Terrible fit.
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Post by petec210 on Feb 8, 2019 17:09:20 GMT -6
Mailman just brought me this. Now there's only two left on my 'grail list': Horn Toad (or Rattler) and King Chopper (or Satan's Cycle). Anyone??? Help a brother out!
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Post by petec210 on Jan 12, 2019 10:58:29 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Nov 12, 2018 3:58:37 GMT -6
my oh my did you build it quickly!!!! Right? I would’ve still been thinking about how to get the box lid open and where’s my tools 😂 Pete - stunning build of a rare kit, looks like you totally did it justice! Is the body polished kit plastic or a similar color paint? Looks great either way! Polished the kit plastic. I don't paint if I don't have to!
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Post by petec210 on Nov 12, 2018 3:57:48 GMT -6
Great build looks sweet you did a fantastic job. Are those carbie dice recessed? The spots would look great black. Just the opposite, the dots on the dice stick out. I should paint them black.
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Post by petec210 on Nov 12, 2018 3:55:59 GMT -6
Thanks guys!
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Post by petec210 on Nov 8, 2018 3:55:43 GMT -6
One Arm Bandit. I love this thing. Totally fun build. I was worried the 40-year-old decals might disintegrate, they worked out fine. So proud to have this rare bird in my collection.
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Post by petec210 on Nov 2, 2018 2:55:03 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Nov 1, 2018 18:42:35 GMT -6
I'm super excited about this one! This was #1 on my "grail list". It's the last one on my list that I had when I was a kid. It's nearly impossible to find now, but somehow I snagged one! Can't wait to build it
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Post by petec210 on Oct 29, 2018 2:51:31 GMT -6
Those trikes are a fun, easy build. Actually, they go by a little TOO fast, cause of the low part count. They fit together well, no real problems at all. And Bob, if you decide not to use those handlebars, let me know!
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Post by petec210 on Oct 15, 2018 4:51:07 GMT -6
Horn Toad. Please!
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Post by petec210 on Oct 1, 2018 16:08:27 GMT -6
Thanks guys!
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Post by petec210 on Sept 30, 2018 17:00:53 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Sept 30, 2018 12:33:44 GMT -6
I was so stoked to snag a vintage MPC Cobra Chopper. Then I realized there are no handlebars in this kit! Does anyone have a spare handlebars from either MPC Mailbox Chopper or Tiki Trike? I'll pay money! Please help!
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Post by petec210 on Sept 29, 2018 17:05:13 GMT -6
I can't believe I got so lucky! Now my trike fleet is complete. I can't find one photo of one of these built-up, so I can't wait to post mine as soon as I finish it.
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Post by petec210 on Aug 4, 2018 7:24:32 GMT -6
Thanks, guys!
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Post by petec210 on Jul 19, 2018 2:46:06 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jul 19, 2018 2:33:45 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jul 10, 2018 18:08:56 GMT -6
You'll come across the re-issued set of four from time to time, but 'Black Max' is pretty rare (and of course it's the coolest one). So happy to score one on eBay last week at a pretty reasonable price. Now I just need to find 'Cobra Chopper'. If you ever see one, buy it for me. I'll pay you back.
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Post by petec210 on Jul 10, 2018 17:57:07 GMT -6
Thank you for the rear view picture! I was not sure, but now it is confirmed, in my opinion, this kit has one of the nice looking rear axle ever for so many showrod Projects! By the way, your build of the MM is also very nicely done! This rear axle is very similar to the one on The Outcast
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Post by petec210 on Jul 2, 2018 2:59:39 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jul 1, 2018 13:51:18 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jul 1, 2018 13:50:10 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Jun 22, 2018 2:57:56 GMT -6
Mine has a copyright date of 2016. The tree with the forks is plated. Thank God!
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Post by petec210 on Jun 17, 2018 9:46:12 GMT -6
Just got my Grim Reaper. I don't know how the rumor that the forks aren't plated got started, but it's not true. The forks are plated. Beautiful kit.
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Post by petec210 on Jun 17, 2018 9:43:41 GMT -6
Just got my Grim Reaper. I don't know how the rumor got started about the forks not being plated, but it's not true. The forks are plated. Beautiful kit!
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Post by petec210 on Jun 16, 2018 17:11:05 GMT -6
Love it!
Very fun, and great execution. Always thought about picking up one of these, but anticipating the paint job always stayed my wallet hand. The paint job scared me, too. I've never done an extensive masking job like this. Didn't think I could do it, but it came out ok!
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Post by petec210 on Jun 15, 2018 21:49:46 GMT -6
Rear view:
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Post by petec210 on Jun 15, 2018 21:35:15 GMT -6
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Post by petec210 on Apr 28, 2018 20:50:47 GMT -6
Anybody ever seen this?
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