Carmak Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Found some very cool survivor builds from the mid 60's. Two of the builds are custom built AWB cars. The 67 Charger is the MPC Color Me Gone. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 21 hours ago, Tabbysdaddy said: First two are from Casselberry Ollie's last weekend, second three are from Hiawassee Ollie's today. I paid $15.99 for the Nomad and don't know why that one was more expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabbysdaddy Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 1 hour ago, ewetwo said: I paid $15.99 for the Nomad and don't know why that one was more expensive. Yea, I pointed that out to the lady at the register. She said maybe it's because it has "more stickers". I just laughed. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A modeler named mike Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Tabbysdaddy said: Yea, I pointed that out to the lady at the register. She said maybe it's because it has "more stickers". I just laughed. More surface area with the station wagon than the sedans so it cost more? Crazy ? but at those prices I wouldn't care. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) I happened on the Tamiya site and saw their 1:24 scale slot car m body parts set for $5.00! I wasn't even sure what the "M" body represented, but I ordered four on the spot https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/124-sports-car-accesories/slot-car-m-body-parts-set/ A little bit of digging later, and it turns out Tamiya was calling these slot bodies by code letters - probably to avoid paying for the names. The codes would seem to refer to the following: #25116 "F" body is the Ferrari 330P2 #25117 "L" body is the Lotus 40 #25118 "K" body is referred to as the Shelby "King Cobra", but is in fact its cousin the DeTomaso P70 designed by Peter Brock (albeit with rear wheels exposed ala the DeTomaso 5000 Sport). #25119 appears to be unrelated to slot car bodies. #25120 "LO" body is the Lotus 30 #25121 "LT" body is the Lola T70 #25122 is the McLaren Elva which I purchased #25123 "P" body is the Porsche 906 Edited December 9, 2023 by ea0863 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 This came yesterday, still waiting on another type to be shipped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Went to a small model show this morning. Ony about 10 people entered but we had 75 models entered. A few guys brought kits to sell. I walked away with these kits (All complete and sealed or sealed inside) for $68 and a second place for my 67 Impala lowrider. Nice day! Later- 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redscampi Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 On 12/7/2023 at 1:15 PM, Bullybeef said: Looks like the roadster body from the revell Tony Nancy 22jr double kit. Yes. Yes it does. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64SS350 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Some decals from STS...they recreated from my old ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 16 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Went to a small model show this morning. Ony about 10 people entered but we had 75 models entered. A few guys brought kits to sell. I walked away with these kits (All complete and sealed or sealed inside) for $68 and a second place for my 67 Impala lowrider. Nice day! Later- I sure like those custom motorcycle kit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 5 hours ago, slusher said: I sure like those custom motorcycle kit.. Yeah. They are nice. I customized this one a couple years ago. Wanted more of them. Later- 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 I found these at Walmart for $19.95 each. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott8950 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 11:23 AM, Carmak said: Found some very cool survivor builds from the mid 60's. Two of the builds are custom built AWB cars. The 67 Charger is the MPC Color Me Gone. Awesome score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 12/8/2023 at 7:36 PM, ea0863 said: I happened on the Tamiya site and saw their 1:24 scale slot car m body parts set for $5.00! I wasn't even sure what the "M" body represented, but I ordered four on the spot https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/124-sports-car-accesories/slot-car-m-body-parts-set/ A little bit of digging later, and it turns out Tamiya was calling these slot bodies by code letters - probably to avoid paying for the names. The codes would seem to refer to the following: #25116 "F" body is the Ferrari 330P2 #25117 "L" body is the Lotus 40 #25118 "K" body is referred to as the Shelby "King Cobra", but is in fact its cousin the DeTomaso P70 designed by Peter Brock (albeit with rear wheels exposed ala the DeTomaso 5000 Sport). #25119 appears to be unrelated to slot car bodies. #25120 "LO" body is the Lotus 30 #25121 "LT" body is the Lola T70 #25122 is the McLaren Elva which I purchased #25123 "P" body is the Porsche 906 Man I thought I'd be getting cheap bodies but those other ones you posted are expensive. The "M" is the only one at $5.00. But I did order that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted December 11, 2023 Share Posted December 11, 2023 51 minutes ago, lordairgtar said: Man I thought I'd be getting cheap bodies but those other ones you posted are expensive. The "M" is the only one at $5.00. But I did order that one. Yup. I ordered a couple of P70 bodies, and they were $50 plus each. Some listings are also for original runs, while others are for recent repops, so that makes a difference in price too. But, any way you cut it, you can't go wrong at $5 for the McLaren. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 1:33 PM, Modlbldr said: Yeah. They are nice. I customized this one a couple years ago. Wanted more of them. Later- Beautiful Motorcycle, Sir… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 Technically I won't have this one until the 25th, but I got a sneaky glimpse when it arrived at work today before being whisked away when I got home.... I have a couple of examples of Tamiya's T-top version (original plus recent reissue), but I was lucky to successfully bid on this fixed-head model. Came with the motor and a separate sheet translating the instructions into French. I wonder if this one came first, then they modified the tool to create the T-top? The latter was released later (and recently reissued), as was the Pace Car version which also had the removable panes. I am not aware of the fixed-head ever having been reissued. This fixed-head 2-seater might be good for a more performance-oriented build, perhaps even enjoying an engine transpant as it has an opening bonnet (then I can use the top part of the ZX's engine in a special Datsun project I have in mind). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Spottedlaurel said: Technically I won't have this one until the 25th, but I got a sneaky glimpse when it arrived at work today before being whisked away when I got home.... I have a couple of examples of Tamiya's T-top version (original plus recent reissue), but I was lucky to successfully bid on this fixed-head model. Came with the motor and a separate sheet translating the instructions into French. Do you know how this kit compares to the old AMT 280ZX? I have one of those somewhere and didn't know Tamiya made one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfan Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 My load from a trip to Dallas and a visit to Wild Bill's Hobbytown in Arlington and in Dallas. They are gradually selling off all the old Wild Bill's stock, but someone told me they are now buying up collections to add to the stores. I guess I was in an Italian mood! Also bought some Plastruct and some Gundam decals to add to the collection. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A modeler named mike Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 From over the last week or so.. All open all complete. The BZ-38 was an inspired buy when I saw Pat W's nifty Miniart Liefer pritschenwagen typ 170V farmers car kit. The BZ-38 is highly detailed, has photo etching and a very detailed instruction booklet...? for a 1/32 kit the box is huge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 22 hours ago, oldcarfan said: Do you know how this kit compares to the old AMT 280ZX? I have one of those somewhere and didn't know Tamiya made one as well. Luckily I was able to dig out my T-top version to compare it with the '90s issue AMT that I have. Both are old kits, the difference in scale between them is very noticeable but I don't know if it's that the Tamiya is a bit big or the AMT is on the small side. Tamiya was intended to be motorized so has a metal rod back axle, also the engine detail is top half only with sump/gearbox detail moulded into the floorpan, whereas the AMT has more detailed suspension and a full engine/transmission. Tamiya has separate wipers front and rear, on the AMT they're moulded-in and a bit delicate. Tamiya has nicer OE wheels, but the AMT has an accessory set of mesh wheels and bigger tires (albeit the wheels are 5-stud). Given that I'd probably change them that doesn't bother me. AMT is LHD, Tamiya RHD. With a bit of care and attention I think both will build-up to give a decent appearance, I've certainly got plans for each of them. And both are far better than Fujimi's attempt at a 280ZX - I have one of them too, but luckily my plans for that one don't require much more than the top half of the bodyshell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: Luckily I was able to dig out my T-top version to compare it with the '90s issue AMT that I have. Both are old kits, the difference in scale between them is very noticeable but I don't know if it's that the Tamiya is a bit big or the AMT is on the small side. Tamiya was intended to be motorized so has a metal rod back axle, also the engine detail is top half only with sump/gearbox detail moulded into the floorpan, whereas the AMT has more detailed suspension and a full engine/transmission. Tamiya has separate wipers front and rear, on the AMT they're moulded-in and a bit delicate. Tamiya has nicer OE wheels, but the AMT has an accessory set of mesh wheels and bigger tires (albeit the wheels are 5-stud). Given that I'd probably change them that doesn't bother me. AMT is LHD, Tamiya RHD. With a bit of care and attention I think both will build-up to give a decent appearance, I've certainly got plans for each of them. And both are far better than Fujimi's attempt at a 280ZX - I have one of them too, but luckily my plans for that one don't require much more than the top half of the bodyshell... isn't the amt 1/25 scale and the tamiya 1/24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, stitchdup said: isn't the amt 1/25 scale and the tamiya 1/24? Yup, but even allowing for that there's a fair difference. A bit like how some Monograms are on the 'generous' side of 1/24. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine 51 Posted December 14, 2023 Share Posted December 14, 2023 Finally found one of these GMC cabs. This is going to become a fire truck from my boyhood days. Just need to find a good chassis/engine donor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted December 15, 2023 Share Posted December 15, 2023 On 12/11/2023 at 3:10 PM, Sledsel said: I found these at Walmart for $19.95 each. My local Walmart has kits again this year, apparently, but I didn’t stop in there yet. Did yours have a decent selection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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