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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jul 4, 2021 7:38:07 GMT -6
Those are some pretty sweet lookin' builds! CONGRATS!!
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Post by rapidtransit on Jul 4, 2021 8:25:36 GMT -6
Thank you !
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Post by rapidtransit on Jul 5, 2021 15:18:24 GMT -6
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Post by gascansam on Jul 10, 2021 16:16:24 GMT -6
Picked up this Uncertain-T,  today at the Chattanooga Toy Show for $75.00. SCORE!.....😎 |
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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 Paul B. Canney on Jul 11, 2021 20:07:45 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?
but, this I do know, I recently won a subject I've been after for years. And I was the only bidder. Y'all will see it hopefully before Christmas 🎅 but, the point is , I've come to the conclusion, that never, never means never. |
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Post by davevan1 on Jul 12, 2021 17:52:03 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? It's a Japanese kit from Bandia that AHM out of Philly imported and box as theirs. Other than that a very simple kit and a little under scale if I recall right. I had the Entex version at one time.....seems like it was 1/27 scale or so. |
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Post by patw on Jul 14, 2021 4:40:19 GMT -6
I've used these before on a few builds, Nail Art Decals. Priced around £1.35 and £1/75 on ebay UK. All about 1/24 and 1/25 scale 
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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 patw on Jul 17, 2021 15:44:13 GMT -6
ebay UK..  |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jul 17, 2021 20:15:02 GMT -6
ebay UK.. |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jul 17, 2021 20:18:36 GMT -6
I've used these before on a few builds, Nail Art Decals. Priced around £1.35 and £1/75 on ebay UK. All about 1/24 and 1/25 scale Digging those palm-trees |
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Post by rapidtransit on Jul 20, 2021 5:42:00 GMT -6
I scored this last night real '70s look !  |
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Post by stevielewis on Jul 20, 2021 6:31:20 GMT -6
That definitely says "70's" funny car art. |
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jul 20, 2021 6:45:58 GMT -6
My all-time favorite TD design!
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Post by rapidtransit on Jul 20, 2021 11:58:52 GMT -6
Thx guy's I painted it 20 years ago ,and I'm got it back from my friend .
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Post by patw on Jul 30, 2021 21:10:09 GMT -6
At last it's arrived! We were advised in January this year that Airfix were about to re-issue a number of kits, in a new 'Vintage Classics' range...  It's come in grey plastics so the body will not be painted and raised up for more ground clearance. Oh and I've just ordered another one to paint up! |
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Post by patw on Aug 12, 2021 15:33:26 GMT -6
Four resin Bomber Seats from local caster.. One already painted in grey trying out other colours depending on car fitted to.  |
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Post by patw on Aug 13, 2021 6:54:10 GMT -6
Found after a long wait off of ebay UK..  |
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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 patw on Aug 24, 2021 15:28:57 GMT -6
A Monogram L'IL Coffin. From ebay here in the UK for £10 as it is already used/started etc, as you can see it's in bits. The owner painted most things gold and tried to stick the chrome parts on top of the paint, but also without removing the chrome plating. I'm stripping the paint from the back axle/driveshaft and the engine block as most of the chrome parts began to fall off once I handled them. The hinges on both the doors and body are broken in one way or another and I will try to replace them.  |
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Post by TooOld on Aug 25, 2021 9:02:40 GMT -6
A Monogram L'IL Coffin. From ebay here in the UK for £10 as it is already used/started etc, as you can see it's in bits. The owner painted most things gold and tried to stick the chrome parts on top of the paint, but also without removing the chrome plating. I'm stripping the paint from the back axle/driveshaft and the engine block as most of the chrome parts began to fall off once I handled them. The hinges on both the doors and body are broken in one way or another and I will try to replace them. Great score Pat ! Not only a cool Show Rod but it has the very best wheels and tires ever in a kit ! (My opinion)  |
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Post by patw on Aug 25, 2021 12:59:39 GMT -6
Cheers Bob, the only problem was no instructions, having the chrome parts falling off I've no idea how the interior should look, any idea where I might find some please?
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Post by patw on Aug 28, 2021 4:35:15 GMT -6
Found after a long wait off of ebay UK.. 28.08.21. It's landed at last.    It's in the wash! When I've finished re-building a glue bomb L'ill Coffin and a new Heller Renault R4 I can get on with this! I've seen pics of many builds and the colour changes builders have made of this kit, I'm contemplating colours etc. I must find a wired distributor to start with. |
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Post by 41chevy on Aug 28, 2021 10:07:12 GMT -6
Cheers Bob, the only problem was no instructions, having the chrome parts falling off I've no idea how the interior should look, any idea where I might find some please? Here you go.
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Post by patw on Aug 28, 2021 15:23:08 GMT -6
Cheers Paul, thanks for that. I can see then what's missing and more importantly where the loose bits go!
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Post by patw on Oct 6, 2021 1:23:28 GMT -6
On it's way from the USA my Christmas present, in shipping..  It landed today from the USA. It's bigger than I thought it would be, at least 8 inches long! Very good finish. Jimmy Flintstone 1954 Metro Van. |
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Post by rocketeer on Oct 6, 2021 17:20:03 GMT -6
A Monogram L'IL Coffin. From ebay here in the UK for £10 as it is already used/started etc, as you can see it's in bits. The owner painted most things gold and tried to stick the chrome parts on top of the paint, but also without removing the chrome plating. I'm stripping the paint from the back axle/driveshaft and the engine block as most of the chrome parts began to fall off once I handled them. The hinges on both the doors and body are broken in one way or another and I will try to replace them. Great score Pat ! Not only a cool Show Rod but it has the very best wheels and tires ever in a kit ! (My opinion) The Coffin's wheels are a nice design, but unfortunately there are very visible ejector pin marks on the rims of the front wheels. Fixing them means sacrificing the chrome plating. |
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Post by patw on Oct 7, 2021 1:03:46 GMT -6
Great score Pat ! Not only a cool Show Rod but it has the very best wheels and tires ever in a kit ! (My opinion) The Coffin's wheels are a nice design, but unfortunately there are very visible ejector pin marks on the rims of the front wheels. Fixing them means sacrificing the chrome plating. Unfortunately the condition of the body/chassis was too far gone for me to rescue it. So I'm using the wheels/tyres on another project. |
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Post by TooOld on Oct 8, 2021 14:27:22 GMT -6
The Coffin's wheels are a nice design, but unfortunately there are very visible ejector pin marks on the rims of the front wheels. Fixing them means sacrificing the chrome plating. Yes but these days you can sand them down and brush some Molotow Chrome on them . . . problem solved ! |
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