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Post by mercman on Jan 16, 2013 9:30:38 GMT -5
Picked up this new kit. Small scale so will be compatible with my HO stuff. Also I always thought they were neat.  Also added these for more storage. Got them at K-mart for $13.00 each.  |
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Post by timj on Jan 16, 2013 16:12:57 GMT -5
Three new arrivals so far this year.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Jan 20, 2013 10:58:50 GMT -5
Hey Tool, I have the same photo booth. It works very well. Most of the photos I have posted of completed models have been in it. I did get a flood lamp that I put over the top of it to shine down on the model. That helped even out the lighting.
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Post by Nacho Z on Jan 28, 2013 12:39:35 GMT -5
These two beauties showed up at my house while I was at the 24 hour build. I could not wait to get home to see them. And for all of you who know me personally, I cracked them both open and drooled all over the plastic  .....now who do I contact about replacement decal sheets? ;D  |
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Post by z24dude on Jan 28, 2013 23:54:25 GMT -5
Lovin the red bull F1!!!
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Post by IceMan555 on Feb 1, 2013 23:29:05 GMT -5
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Post by halfpint33 on Feb 5, 2013 22:30:50 GMT -5
Looks like y'all been adding to the stashes pretty well.
John is there an engine in the Red Bull F1?
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 6, 2013 6:31:03 GMT -5
Looks like y'all been adding to the stashes pretty well. John is there an engine in the Red Bull F1? I'll take a look at it tonight after work and get back to you. |
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Post by mercman on Feb 6, 2013 15:50:49 GMT -5
Picked up the Revell 67 Chevelle at Michael's for 14.00 on sale.
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Post by Nacho Z on Feb 6, 2013 19:26:07 GMT -5
Looks like y'all been adding to the stashes pretty well. John is there an engine in the Red Bull F1? I'll take a look at it tonight after work and get back to you. I guess the best way to answer this is to say "Yes and No". There are two pieces that when put together will make the engine block and tranny. However the engine block is really all of the fairings or covers that cover the engine block. They actually form the inside of the air intake that sits above and behind the drivers head. The rear suspension attaches to this assembly too. There are separate exhaust pipes. If you go to Tamiya's site they have pictures of the kit. I Googled engine pictures and there is not a lot that I could find. I did see the engine covers in some of the pics. Let me know if you have any other questions about the kit. |
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Post by halfpint33 on Feb 6, 2013 23:00:57 GMT -5
Thanks John.I seen it on Tamiya's site and didn't think it had an engine but these old tired eyes have been known to fail me from time to time.I will still have to pick one up sometime.
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Post by mercman on Mar 1, 2013 0:05:12 GMT -5
 Just received my order. Gonna be interesting using them. I added a penny to the scan to show how small they are. |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 18, 2013 17:37:25 GMT -5
It took me a couple of weeks to pull the trigger on this one. I found one on the internet for the lowest price I have seen. This will go with the USS Missouri that I have. Ultimately I would like to have the Bismarck and have all three displayed next to each other.  |
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Post by mercman on Mar 23, 2013 13:52:53 GMT -5
Had to get some Plastruc pieces, and added this to the purchase also.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Mar 23, 2013 15:15:29 GMT -5
This is too cool mercman!! My second job in high school was at Johnson's Red Owl. My best friend work at the only other grocery store in town, a SuperValue. He used to call our store the "Dirty Bird" I put in a lot of hours at the Red Owl. I rocked that red vest and blue bowtie!!
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Post by mercman on Mar 25, 2013 22:27:52 GMT -5
This is too cool mercman!! My second job in high school was at Johnson's Red Owl. My best friend work at the only other grocery store in town, a SuperValue. He used to call our store the "Dirty Bird" I put in a lot of hours at the Red Owl. I rocked that red vest and blue bowtie!! Well who knows it may be renamed John's red Owl. |
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Post by tim on Apr 3, 2013 18:02:40 GMT -5
Had some extra coin and was able to hit up the LHS tonight. Couldn't help myself with the Opel.   |
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Post by harron68 on Apr 4, 2013 7:38:20 GMT -5
The Reo looks like an original box! The Opel is a rare kit and lends itself to anything from hobby SCCA racer to street rod to NHRA AA/Gasser. It comes with both a 4 and a Buick V-6, either handy for use in an old '30s rod update. Super buys, both!
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Post by Nacho Z on Apr 6, 2013 15:33:52 GMT -5
Look what showed up at my house today!! I have been looking for this one for a while now. Ordered it from Hong Kong.  |
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Post by Gary Kulchock on Apr 6, 2013 15:49:57 GMT -5
You got it! Sweet!
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Post by James Duff on Apr 11, 2013 5:58:26 GMT -5
The Reo looks like an original box! The Opel is a rare kit and lends itself to anything from hobby SCCA racer to street rod to NHRA AA/Gasser. It comes with both a 4 and a Buick V-6, either handy for use in an old '30s rod update. Super buys, both! Both the Reo and Opel were just recently reissued (the Opel just last month). |
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Post by mercman on Apr 20, 2013 4:16:31 GMT -5
 Recently I made a trade for a load of HO scale fire trucks, so needed a new headquarters for them The ones I have now are rather dated. This is a 2 part kit as the other part is a maintenance shed, that could be used for any type of building.  |
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Post by Nacho Z on Apr 20, 2013 8:28:35 GMT -5
Both of those look like they are really cool kits. Can't wait to see what you can do with them!
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Post by tim on Apr 20, 2013 18:16:46 GMT -5
I like them both. The fire station is really cool!
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Post by tim on Apr 27, 2013 22:55:09 GMT -5
One of my buds at work brought these in to me the other day. A couple bucks a piece. They look to be complete.  Was thinking bout a weekend drag car for the ford, and trying a first shot at chopping and lowering the Plymouth...not sure yet. |
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Post by firemodelman on May 16, 2013 21:29:36 GMT -5
We all need friends like that Tim. ;D I like that 57 Ford. I gotta get my hands on one of the cop car issue's.
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Post by mercman on May 21, 2013 0:13:06 GMT -5
At the NNL in Mpls. I picked up these at the swap meet at the show this weekend. The Hudson, and Double Dragster kit I won on the raffle. 1/25th scale kits  Misc. kits  Event T-shirt  This one really intrigued me. It's a Palmer kit. If you're familiar with the old pPalmer car kits you know what I mean. But upon inspection it looks like it should be okay.  |
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Post by tim on May 21, 2013 20:13:50 GMT -5
Yes Dave, I have a.."One of these days"...plan for that 57. Nice pick ups merc. I built the X-3 when I was a kid. Great memories with me on that kit! The Palmer kit is really cool!
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Post by mercman on May 27, 2013 23:15:47 GMT -5
Here are some things I scored this weekend at a Flea Market. Auburn Fire Truck This is in relativity nice shape.  Next a couple of Tootsie Toys.  The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier.  And finally these Marx slot cars. They are a bit rough but interesting. Not sure of the scale, maybe 1/48th.   |
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Post by mercman on Aug 11, 2013 0:27:42 GMT -5
This is a brand new kit that Walther's just brought out.  Has 2 different roof styles back porch, and deck plus extras. if It is as good as I think I see 3-4 more being added. Also picked up some new detailing items. From Faller of Germany some wrought iron fencing with gates.   And from JL Innovative some thermometers, clocks, pin-up calendars, and license plates.     These are 1/87th scale but look like they may be useable in 1/25th also. |
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.....now who do I contact about replacement decal sheets? ;D
