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Post by Zombie Shay on Mar 27, 2024 12:09:32 GMT -6
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Post by Rallymaster on Mar 28, 2024 4:12:05 GMT -6
Store displays--sheeshhhhh they are so rare and special to this hobby in my mind, because while the models themselves can be and are reissued, the ancient store displays are not. They provide a unique portal through which we can experience those days, looking through a window at a hobby store, and seeing the desired outcome of a quest in a 3-D fantasy setting. So cool.
Glad you saved it and good luck!
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Post by Zombie Shay on Mar 28, 2024 12:09:52 GMT -6
Store displays--sheeshhhhh they are so rare and special to this hobby in my mind, because while the models themselves can be and are reissued, the ancient store displays are not. They provide a unique portal through which we can experience those days, looking through a window at a hobby store, and seeing the desired outcome of a quest in a 3-D fantasy setting. So cool. Glad you saved it and good luck! I agree they’re not something you see everyday in any condition. Thank you very much for the encouraging words. |
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jcon
Showrod Builder
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." - General Patton
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Post by jcon on Mar 29, 2024 15:43:10 GMT -6
Hope you can find all you need! I have one of the newer kits in my stash...
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Post by Zombie Shay on Apr 4, 2024 8:34:50 GMT -6
Hope you can find all you need! I have one of the newer kits in my stash... Thank you. Someone has more than helped me out. Updates Soon |
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Post by Zombie Shay on Apr 9, 2024 22:26:10 GMT -6
Update. I now have the parts to complete this restoration. I received this kit from the rally master himself. I am extremely grateful. Thanks Dave for your help it’s greatly appreciated. Now on to some work.  |
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Post by Zombie Shay on Apr 9, 2024 22:55:49 GMT -6
Update. Small one Separated the Pie wagon from the display and starting some cleaning.  |
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Post by stevielewis on Apr 10, 2024 6:17:19 GMT -6
I look forward to your posts as you bring this store display back.
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Post by Zombie Shay on Apr 10, 2024 12:12:11 GMT -6
I look forward to your posts as you bring this store display back. Thanks for checking it out. |
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Post by Zombie Shay on Apr 10, 2024 14:39:47 GMT -6
Here are some photos after more cleaning and removing the wagon from the display itself, it was adhered with a sticky type glue to the wood block. I Was not able to save the drive shaft. A shot of the interior with the factory Applied paint work. The residue from the tire melt was very sticky. But it cleaned off really well with some cleaning methods I’ve used in the past on vintage hot wheels packages removing old sticky price tags. It cleaned up a lot better than I expected and the color is much more vivid. There is still staining and color loss but sadly there’s just not much I can do about that. Maybe some color touch up not sure yet, But considering how she looked I’m very happy. Also, the rear door was missing and the hinge was still glued inside at the top and bottom of the pins. looks to have been glued in the open position to show the pies in back. It took some time and was very tedious, but I was able to remove the broken pins, upper and lower and using a pin vice I was able to drill out the glue from the original holes and replace it with the new door in perfect working condition. This was actually more difficult than it sounds because of not being able to get to the inside corners of the wagon since she’s already built. The rear ornamental lantern hanger was glued and broken off inside the slot next to the door. That’s cleaned out and ready for the new one. I’m very happy so far.         |
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Post by stevielewis on Apr 11, 2024 4:41:44 GMT -6
Really nice work so far in cleaning this up and restoring it.  |
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