|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Sept 27, 2020 4:23:33 GMT -7
Wow!! Good collection of engines. How is ol' Joel anyways? Haven't heard from him in I don't know how long.
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Sept 28, 2020 6:57:32 GMT -7
Wow!! Good collection of engines. How is ol' Joel anyways? Haven't heard from him in I don't know how long. He seems to be doing good mate, he's got some more engines he's working on just now |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Oct 2, 2020 16:03:49 GMT -7
Just ordered a couple of the new revell split screen camper vans, the pics look good and it has a full camper interior. I'll be doing a review of it when they arrive
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Oct 10, 2020 13:03:33 GMT -7
My campers arrived the other day but i didn't have my camera handy. I had to get 2 of them simply because its a vw and it will save me buying more later. Looking through the contents it has both flat glass and vented glass but that appears to be the only option  If you like vw vans I highly reccomend this kit and hope the after market bring out some extras for it such as interior junk and different decals for the seats |
|
|
|
Post by leon on Oct 10, 2020 13:51:19 GMT -7
That is cool looking Les!
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Oct 17, 2020 6:07:31 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by moramarth on Oct 17, 2020 20:24:27 GMT -7
I had the same problem with the Mustang II Python kit, although that really only needed stock wheels and a front bumper. I don't trust anything with that style of box art any more! However, that version of the Matador seems to be a bit of a rare bird so it might be worth building OOB or hanging on for a while and selling it on. I recently passed on the re-released '63 Galaxie (some of the custom options were hideous) but having watched a couple of the big beasts fighting it out at the Goodwood Speedweek on the TV this afternoon I'm tempted to get one and do it as a racer...
Regards,
M
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Oct 18, 2020 4:10:10 GMT -7
I really like that VW van Les!! That is friggin' COOL!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Oct 18, 2020 5:07:18 GMT -7
I had the same problem with the Mustang II Python kit, although that really only needed stock wheels and a front bumper. I don't trust anything with that style of box art any more! However, that version of the Matador seems to be a bit of a rare bird so it might be worth building OOB or hanging on for a while and selling it on. I recently passed on the re-released '63 Galaxie (some of the custom options were hideous) but having watched a couple of the big beasts fighting it out at the Goodwood Speedweek on the TV this afternoon I'm tempted to get one and do it as a racer...
Regards,
M
I think I might be able to cut the centre out of the hood and use it to build something a little flatter and pull in the centre of the front panel to nearer stock. The square lights are starting to grow on me though so they'll probably be staying |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Nov 18, 2020 21:02:16 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Nov 19, 2020 3:19:09 GMT -7
Some more cool kits mate, nice haul.
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Jan 7, 2021 10:09:09 GMT -7
a few more arrivals. i was going to use the wheels on the escort but i changed my mind for something more racey. The lotus is an engine donor for another britsh ford. i also got a bagged mpc chopper from the monte carlo kit    theres more on the way |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Jan 11, 2021 5:41:30 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Feb 26, 2021 3:29:06 GMT -7
Just ordered another couple of tamiya bugs cos I've run out of them. I've also ordered a 3d printed body of a vw type 3 notchback from shapeways so thats one bug spoken for. I'll be getting some more bugs next month too as I still have more of them I want to build  |
|
|
|
Post by pete on Feb 26, 2021 15:37:19 GMT -7
Oh Man! That VW is soo cool!
|
|
|
|
Post by leon on Feb 26, 2021 15:45:48 GMT -7
Those are some nice looking kits Les!
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Mar 19, 2021 0:27:00 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Mar 19, 2021 5:13:00 GMT -7
Haven't been in here in a while Les. Sorry bout dat potna! That body looks a little rough but workable. Great subject matter for a future project!!!
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Mar 19, 2021 5:37:05 GMT -7
Haven't been in here in a while Les. Sorry bout dat potna! That body looks a little rough but workable. Great subject matter for a future project!!! Its a little pebbly but I've got worse in resin. I'm thinking about making it more stock looking and possibly seeing about getting it cast so I have afew copies I can try making into a fastback and squareback versions. I'll also be able to stretch it behind the door as this one seems to be shortened to fit the tamiya bug chassis. Theres a guy local that does resin casting for a few companies so it shouldn't be too bad to get done. |
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Mar 19, 2021 5:55:11 GMT -7
Having someone close is a definite plus!! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with this.
|
|
|
|
Post by mmthrax on Mar 20, 2021 19:11:24 GMT -7
That's cool. I would love one in a wagon.
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Apr 28, 2021 14:09:05 GMT -7
A big delivery day today but some are things you've seen already so I wont picture them. The stuff without pics is another tamiya karmann ghia that arrived with the body damaged so I've been given a full refund on that and got to keep the kit. I've also received another couple of tamiya bugs with even more on the way. On with the pics. First we have some aircooled vw rims that I commissioned from dimitry at diolex production. I've used these rims in 15" diameters on my current bug builds but these are 17" for the rada and raider 5 spokes and 18" for the brms. Even though these were a custom order he didn't charge any more than normal. They didn't come with tyres as he doesn't make tyres to suit so I will be searching for narrow low profile tyres. Any leads on finding them will be greatly appreciated.  Next we have the vw golf rallye trans kit also from diolex. This is to fit the fujimi mk2 golf kits  Now from ARM in france we have a 3 door mk3 golf but I can already see the rear side windows are wrong being too short.  Finally we have the foose pick up. I intend to use the chassis under one of the moebius pick ups or maybe a squarebody step side since I traded away it chassis and suspension for some 40 ford ppick upo fenders (the guy I traded with was in the usa so I made sure the trade was worthwhile for him due to the postage costs)  Since the rallye is curbside I might add it to the current glut of vws I have going |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on May 1, 2021 3:09:03 GMT -7
Got a resin willys body today. its the one with the googly eye styles lights
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on May 28, 2021 4:05:10 GMT -7
Some more stuff. 2 of the new vw bay windows. its better than my pic, the camera warped it. Their snap kits but i dont mind that. I'll be getting more of these and the upcoming camper version  The lamborghini will not be a lamborghini when i build it, its getting the front swapped for an old gt40 to make a vw sportscar from south america  and finally a baja bug for the tamiya beetle kit (i didn't picture them but i now have 9 unbuilt and 4 in the build)  |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Jun 26, 2021 14:48:56 GMT -7
A couple of new items. I've had the audi on pre order for near 6 months   theres some other wheels and engines too but I cant remember where i set them down |
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Jun 27, 2021 2:43:16 GMT -7
Your collecting some very cool kits mate, a lot of them i have never seen before.
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Sept 14, 2021 0:03:20 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Sept 14, 2021 16:58:15 GMT -7
WOW, Some great scores there mate, love the Liberty Walk kit.
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Aug 26, 2022 12:12:37 GMT -7
I am still working on the 36 but haven't really got anything ready to show yet. Should be an update soon though. I got a cheap joblot of uncomplete kits delivered from america for a price that was too good to ignore a there was only one bid. Most are missing wheels or engines but i usually change them anyway and 3d printing means there are loads more options which i'm taking advantage off. first up is a peterbilt truck, it appears to be complete but the previous owner must have shaved his beard (I hope) into the box. I know that he had grey hair and a couple of inches long beard. A bit of a gross find but I washed the kit parts and the kit is nice.  1934 roadster, appears complete  model a delivery. the front of the roof has been cut off but the part is there so an easy enough fix as i wont be having opening doors  model t sedan. already have one but i have a roadster body that should fit  squarebody pick up, 1/25 scale. appears mostly complete and theres a couple extra pick up chassis  jag xj220 missing parts but i have the missing parts left over  1/16 lamborghini, missing interior and glass  honda integra? missing chassis parts and glass  dodge pick up, missing wheels but came with a v10  trans am snapper and 63 corvette, appear complete  dodge and plymouth, appear complete  dodge charger, mostly complete  jeep monster truck, everything seems to be well done and i like the builders plan so will probably continue it but as a show truck  dodge suv, missing hood but theres a extra 1/24 squarebody one i might be able to fit  varrious parts still to sort. hopefully more of the missing parts will turn up  chevy vans, should get 2 out of these  not too bad a score for what i paid |
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Aug 26, 2022 16:56:10 GMT -7
Nice score Les, I have that Jag too, it has some great lines to make a wide body "something" down the track.
|
|
