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Post by 41chevy on Jun 16, 2021 11:28:02 GMT -6
The end of June / beginning of July, the UNREAL ROLLER and GROOVY GRADER will be available for Pre Order from Atlantis Models!!
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Post by davevan1 on Jun 16, 2021 13:01:32 GMT -6
Honest Engine next?  ?? |
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Post by 41chevy on Jun 17, 2021 10:58:29 GMT -6
Honest Engine next? ?? One hopes!! Paul |
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Post by 41chevy on Jul 7, 2021 9:54:17 GMT -6
Pre order now the end of July. Paul
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Post by davevan1 on Jul 26, 2021 18:03:56 GMT -6
Groovy Grader is out now and Unreal Roller is due WED this week. I got my orders in!!!!
Still hoping for a Honest Engine announcement
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Post by davevan1 on Jul 27, 2021 21:46:44 GMT -6
Just noticed someone on ebay paid $313 for a non mint Unreal Roller about a month ago.
WHY? I understand Mint vintage kit to collect........even mint $313 is too much!!
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jul 28, 2021 7:42:35 GMT -6
Just noticed someone on ebay paid $313 for a non mint Unreal Roller about a month ago. WHY? I understand Mint vintage kit to collect........even mint $313 is too much!! |
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Post by kabdriver on Aug 3, 2021 7:21:50 GMT -6
My Groovy Grader is out for delivery today - I'm looking forward to getting home and digging through it!
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 6, 2021 18:21:03 GMT -6
Just got notified that my Groovy Grader and Unreal Roller pre-order has shipped! Looking forward to these bad boys arriving!
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Post by chromecop on Aug 7, 2021 2:02:59 GMT -6
Ordered 1 of each last night. Already have 1 MIB of the Grader and at least 1 gluebomb of the roller.
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 11, 2021 10:54:29 GMT -6
Got my two Unreal Rollers and one Groovy Grader today. Opened one Roller to check it out, never had one before. Have a half-built previous Grader issue, so I won't be opening the new Grader just yet, altho those new decals look pretty interesting! Anyway, the Roller looks good, excellent chrome (very important on this one!), the rest is molded in the same green as the 1/16 Green elephant Vega FC, I wish it was a better color, then I probably wouldn't paint it. Decals are awesome. Looks like quick & easy build. My extra Roller might just be the kit that gets a grandson interested in models!
Brian
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 11, 2021 11:18:38 GMT -6
Mine were to be delivered today....but yet to show up.......
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Post by patw on Aug 13, 2021 6:53:36 GMT -6
I've just found the Grader on ebay here in the UK, and paid for it! It's here next week sometime!
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 13, 2021 9:59:43 GMT -6
My Groovy Grader and Unreal were just dropped off by the FedEx lady.....Unreal is very well done. Such a simple kit!
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Post by chromecop on Aug 13, 2021 15:29:55 GMT -6
Couldn't stop myself from buying one more Unreal Roller today, along with the Snoopy Sopwith Camel and the R B Fünfdecker!
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Post by showrods on Aug 13, 2021 17:43:58 GMT -6
Anyone care to post pics of their new kits?
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 15, 2021 8:00:26 GMT -6
I'll try and get time to do so.
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Post by showrods on Aug 15, 2021 10:58:11 GMT -6
Thanks Dave. Please give us reviews if you have the time.
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 15, 2021 13:33:17 GMT -6
Here it is!!!! TWO trees of retro glory!!! I have never had a mint Unreal, 2 junkers only. As stated really only two trees of parts (cut into 3 to fit box), instructions and decals. Very well molded in a Met Green with GREAT clean chrome. Colorful box, decals look great with Met Gold trim. Other Atlantis decals applied very well. What can I say....one more grail down......now for a Honest Engine and Laramie Stage Ghost and collection is complete! Thanks  |
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Post by showrods on Aug 16, 2021 5:46:24 GMT -6
Thanks for posting those Dave!
My first look at this kit. Not much to it part wise - it almost looks as if there's a frame or two of parts missing lol. One could get away with not painting it save for the engine block if so desired.
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 16, 2021 6:01:16 GMT -6
Thanks for posting those Dave! One could get away with not painting it save for the engine block if so desired. Mine was a little to "swirly" for my taste. I didn't like the color very much, either. Going to try something a little different with mine. |
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Post by rapidtransit on Aug 17, 2021 4:27:07 GMT -6
Can we see the new decal sheet please ?
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 20, 2021 9:22:41 GMT -6
Can we see the new decal sheet please ? Sorry, mine has been cut up & applied! Just a heads-up, the decals are really thin and the edges want to curl under something fierce, even when just sliding them around on the body. I got all mine on and they look OK, just be careful with them. |
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Post by patw on Aug 20, 2021 15:16:08 GMT -6
Thanks for the info on the decals, my Grader is due in next week so I'll take a copy/scan then if I have any problems with them I can print off my own sheet!
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 20, 2021 16:11:25 GMT -6
Another thing with the Atlantis decals, they don't seem to like Solvaset very much. I used a little in a couple of corners and it worked out OK, but go lightly with it! I switched to just Micro-Sol & Set and things went a little smoother. Not the worst decals I've ever worked with but they definitely need some extra TLC.
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 20, 2021 18:55:29 GMT -6
Another thing with the Atlantis decals, they don't seem to like Solvaset very much. I used a little in a couple of corners and it worked out OK, but go lightly with it! I switched to just Micro-Sol & Set and things went a little smoother. Not the worst decals I've ever worked with but they definitely need some extra TLC. Solvaset is the only decal set I use. Walther is the oldest hobby decal maker so Solvaset is th HOTTEST decal set. Always go easy. I have had no issues using it with Atlantis decals....they will curl under if allowed, I've done it, but are GREAT otherwise. A coat of gloss clear will help if needed. |
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Post by rodsnracin on Aug 23, 2021 5:39:08 GMT -6
OK, my finished Unreal Roller has been moved to the Completed Show Rods section!
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Post by stevielewis on Aug 23, 2021 6:25:42 GMT -6
I think you did a fantastic job on it. I really like your choice of color as well.
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Post by TooOld on Aug 31, 2021 5:35:14 GMT -6
Question about the Groovy Grader . . . In this pic it looks like the tires are vinyl instead of the original black plastic . Can anyone confirm this ?  |
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Post by davevan1 on Aug 31, 2021 5:52:19 GMT -6
Yes vinyl tires. Every issue I have going back to the original has had them.
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