What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)

[64SS350]

The decals came from Germany today for my Porsche 917/10 builds, 1/12 and 1/24 scale. A few others coming Wednesday from Indycals. These are absolutely beautiful! Amazing workmanship!

[niteowl7710]

Box from SpotModel finally arrived after several days trapped at the Paris Airport...

Finally got the last set of decals for the 1985 Manx Rally, unique in that the entire podium was made up of Mantas. Also a relative new set of decals/transbits to convert the Beemax/NuNu Toyota Carina E kit into the Carina GTi that ran in the 1996 24hrs of Spa. Finished 8th Overall, and 3rd in Class.

[PatW]

On 10/20/2022 at 9:26 AM, 64SS350 said:

That should have been a great time to be watching the circuit!

I have gotten into watching the GT races for the last couple of years, love some of the new cars, but sparked old interest in the older cars as well.

I was also lucky to go to the LeMans 24 Hours twice! But many years ago. Whilst there I saw one of the works Mercedes cars take off and fly into the woods, the driver was sitting by the open driver's door when the rescue crews found him! Since then the Mercedes factory pulled out the works team from the event!

[PatW]

On 10/19/2022 at 10:40 PM, Bill Eh? said:

I completed a great Kijiji deal today. Not everyone is a Tom Daniel fan, but I'm very happy to find these. Some of the boxes are a little rough, but I knew that from the pictures that the seller posted.  All are complete and most are sealed inside. That is about as good as it gets, given the age and rarity of most of them.

Nice Beer Wagon and Refuse Truck!

[keyser]

7 hours ago, PatW said:

I was also lucky to go to the LeMans 24 Hours twice! But many years ago. Whilst there I saw one of the works Mercedes cars take off and fly into the woods, the driver was sitting by the open driver's door when the rescue crews found him! Since then the Mercedes factory pulled out the works team from the event!

Mark Webber. Here’s a decent article about issues. https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorsports/uplifting-tale-of-mercedes-troubled-clk-race-car/

[HomerS]

Finally encountered the elusive Round2 shipper. My son got all six of the trike kits 

[JerseeJerry55]

Purchased at my Model Car Club meeting last night. AMT 1969 Riviera, AMT/ERTL 1970 1/2 Z28, and the MPC Streaker Vette. Fall/Winter is upon us here in NJ so will have to wait for Spring.

[JerseeJerry55]

Thinking for paint choices Maroon, or Racing Green for the Vette, Brown or Green for the Z28, and unsure about the Riviera. Gotta lot of time to accumulate the supplies for these builds.

[espo]

I don't recognize the box art on the Camaro box, maybe a Round 2 reissue? 

[JerseeJerry55]

No it's a Model King (David Burket) reissue

[lordairgtar]

On 10/20/2022 at 6:07 AM, Horrorshow said:

Thanks for the tip Bill. Maybe I’ll switch to lacquer paint and use this retarder. 

Also use a very high quality brush. Cheaper brushes will leave streaks. I would not use the Testor enamel paint from those little bottles. It's rather thick and will not flow right. An enamal retarder 'might' work.

[Horrorshow]

4 hours ago, lordairgtar said:

Also use a very high quality brush. Cheaper brushes will leave streaks. I would not use the Testor enamel paint from those little bottles. It's rather thick and will not flow right. An enamal retarder 'might' work.

Is there a brand of brushes and type of paint you would recommend? Primer too?

[Exotics_Builder]

Got my Ferrari SF90 Stradale kit yesterday from Alpha Models

 

[Bill Eh?]

11 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said:

No it's a Model King (David Burket) reissue

When I see Dave Burket vending at the NNL East, it brings a smile to my face (and many adds to the stash! LOL)

[ChrisBcritter]

Back here in IL for my mom's memorial service yesterday; hit the Deerfield Hobby Town USA and Hobby Lobby and picked up an AMT '55 Chevy sedan at 40% off. Been wanting to build it as a mild custom for a long time.

I did see a fair number of spaces for new kits including the MPC Celica. 

[slusher]

6 hours ago, Horrorshow said:

Is there a brand of brushes and type of paint you would recommend? Primer too?

I primer everything even parts I brush. I use Tamiya white primer.  Paint flows better and I use Testors little bottles. I use Testors brushes and some brushes from  Hobby Lobby’s art section..

Edited October 23, 2022 by slusher

[Snake45]

On 10/22/2022 at 10:33 AM, JerseeJerry55 said:

Thinking for paint choices Maroon, or Racing Green for the Vette....

It looks good in both colors. 

[HomerS]

Auction win.....$20.  Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions)

Edited October 23, 2022 by HomerS

[stavanzer]

That Riviera is a sweet kit. It will be a great car when you get done.

Here is a quik overview of the kit directions.

https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/buick/amt-68-riviera-hardtop/?view=roll#1

[kelson]

Arrived on Friday?

[mk11]

10 hours ago, HomerS said:

Auction win.....$20.  Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions)

The glass and tub may fit but the reissued vans represent '78 up; they have a different grill than that early 73-77 one you have. Nice find.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Another couple stacks of '50s and '60s hot-rod and sports car mags for reference...

Edited October 24, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy

[slusher]

14 hours ago, HomerS said:

Auction win.....$20.  Missing chrome front and interior tub/glass (this can be pilfered from one of the current versions)

That was a bargain and I have been seeing more of these pasinger vans but in really bad condition and much higher..

[ewetwo]

I have a kit of this to build but I know it could never be this nice. So I went for it and got it today in the mail. When I was younger I owned a white 4 door hard top.loved that car. 

[Howard Cohen]

All in perfect condition