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Post by theflame on Nov 8, 2007 5:47:58 GMT -6
I'm doing a series of models right now, trying to a Deuce of some sort for each colour of the rainbow, without doing the same build twice.
I was a bit stuck on which kit to use for the orange one, then it hit me....durrrrrrrr - the orange Crate!
I've tred sourcing one here in the UK, but no joy. Has anyone seen anywhere still selling these? I know it was reissued, well, I think I do, but I'm coming up blank here.
Any ideas guys?
I spotted one on Ebay, but its an original issue so I suspect it might run pretty high...
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Post by rallygsc on Nov 8, 2007 9:04:38 GMT -6
Hello: in the U.K they are going to be scarce, it was more common in the USA around 2000, Revell reissued the kit, but they added a few things, better box art that is close to the original, better decals that are closer to the real car, and a resin one piece hood,
the reissue sells from $20.00 U.S. - $40.00 U.S. depending on how lucky you can get on ebay, I had one last month that I sold to another member, ebay is going to be about the only place you can find one, unless one of the board members has one, or if Revell reissued it again.
take care
George
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Post by theflame on Nov 8, 2007 11:20:16 GMT -6
Thats intreesting to know, thanks Rally
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Post by chevyboygraytoo on Nov 15, 2007 21:50:05 GMT -6
Theres a big story on this car in the new The Rodders Journal. this should generate alot of new interest.
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Post by Starry Eyes on Nov 16, 2007 7:30:41 GMT -6
The last Orange Crate re-pop had a resin hood assembly which doesn't fit the best .. but it IS better than nothing. .. I do happen to have an original complete in the box molded in Orange in my GOOD stash (ka-ching !!!...lol.....)  Starry Eyes |
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Post by theflame on Nov 19, 2007 16:51:28 GMT -6
Theres a big story on this car in the new The Rodders Journal. this should generate alot of new interest. Yeah, I heard about that - that certainly wont help my quest to pick one up cheap ;D |
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Post by modelcitizen on Nov 19, 2007 18:44:10 GMT -6
Here's a couple of reference photo's of the most recent resto/version of the OC as it appeared in Jan. of 2007/Pomona.    Hope this is of some help, although it's not true to the original straight orange color. Cheers, "Paulie" |
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Post by theflame on Nov 20, 2007 5:17:34 GMT -6
Those pics are great, thanks Paulie! They'll certainly help when I come to put this thing together
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Post by colbart/colin on Nov 20, 2007 6:41:36 GMT -6
In the UK check out the collector market or Ebay UK. One company is Carkits International, but expect High Prices. they have a web site. Might be cheaper to contact a US Company and ask their costs to post to UK. The problem is no company exports to the UK now in bulk. There is no market for it (allegedly). Col.  |
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Post by whitewall on Nov 26, 2007 17:14:35 GMT -6
Heya theFlame! You've helped me out in the past (well, the mrs with the london taxis) but they were for me! anyhoo, I'll keep my eyes peeled for ya, BUT! if I can scrounge across one, you gotta send us a box of cocopops!!! one thing we both miss from the ole UK, is the cocopops! just be greatfull I aint askin for a big tub of Marmite! the last one we had sent over cost £13! LOL!!!!... I'll see what I can find for ya, no promises, but I'll give all my scources (Jim) a shot!
Kelly
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Post by theflame on Dec 9, 2007 16:31:07 GMT -6
Hey Kelly, how's things over there? Bert kindly hooked me up with one, but I'd certainly trade another for as much Marmite and Cocopops as you can eat ;D
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Post by robriley on Dec 10, 2007 13:03:17 GMT -6
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Post by rallygsc on Dec 16, 2007 2:38:03 GMT -6
Too bad Fred Cady no longer sells decals, he had a correct set for the Orange Crate
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Post by keith on Dec 17, 2007 21:51:30 GMT -6
actually that street demon kit has different wheels and seat,maybe a few other parts changed as well.Still a nice kit.Thank's Keith
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Post by theflame on Dec 24, 2007 7:49:15 GMT -6
Too bad Fred Cady no longer sells decals, he had a correct set for the Orange Crate That's interesting to know, thanks a lot. Probably wont be easy to find some, but it helps at least knowing that they exist! ;D |
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Post by keith on Dec 25, 2007 9:38:25 GMT -6
PM sent Keith
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