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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 25, 2019 7:26:12 GMT -7
Just thought I'd start a thread so everybody could share what they got for Christmas here. Hope everyone here has a Merry Christmas filled with friends and family.
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Post by lowlife on Dec 25, 2019 7:48:15 GMT -7
You really want a picture of my new socks and underpants ?  Just kidding I'm opening mine later when my kids come round ! I'll let you know... Ho%20Ho%20Ho_zpsczefllhf |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 25, 2019 9:48:36 GMT -7
You really want a picture of my new socks and underpants ? Just kidding I'm opening mine later when my kids come round ! I'll let you know...  lololol!!!! Looking forward to it Martin! Merry Christmas!!! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 25, 2019 10:27:17 GMT -7
Got two hauls in this Christmas. First models that have made their way into my home in 6 months!! emotion-8 I got this one to build for my cousin Jacky. There's actually a story behind this one!!! When we were all kids.....er....I was about 10-11 and my cousin Jack was 15-16....he got this kit from his parents for Christmas while we were visiting. I fell in love with the kit and while everyone was still sleeping the next morning I decided to “help him out” and built it for him. No paint at all....it was all molded color with the decals on it. I woke him up and told him that I built it for him as an “addition “ to his presents. Man.....I thought he was gonna kill me!! Here we are decades later and when I mentioned it to him on the phone a couple of months back I got a comical “you suck” reply from him. I’ve decided to build it for him with today’s skills. I’m pretty sure this time around he’ll appreciate it.  Then I've been wanting to build a VW Bug for a long time now but I don't like building wussy Bugs. The only thing I don't like is that it's 1/35 scale but after reading the reviews on it and seeing how detailed it is I had to have one.  |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 25, 2019 15:34:24 GMT -7
I got the privilege of working on my sons landcruiser, helping him fit the new LED Headlights i brought him for Christmas, he could not wait to fit them. Same as these ones i put in my Valiant.  |
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Post by Deano on Dec 25, 2019 21:01:50 GMT -7
I did all right I think as for as modelling goes.  Pencil drawing of the Star from Bearycrafty and a figurine kit.  Hobby room drill so I don't have to bring in the hammer drill from the garage (it's a little overkill)  And a couple of awesome enamel signs. The oil one will go on the retaining wall at the BBQ and the Sandman one will be in the hobby room! |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 26, 2019 1:55:44 GMT -7
Nice score Deano, that figurine is cool as mate, just need to find the right kit to mate it up to,
and that drawing is awesome... well done Miss Crafty, that is amazing .
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 26, 2019 9:15:20 GMT -7
I've never seen those LED lights like that before Dale. Very neat upgrade!!
Good haul Dean!!! Very cool about the drawing! Nicely done bearycrafty!!
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 27, 2019 1:53:23 GMT -7
Apart from getting stuck on the boat for 36 hrs i got a spray booth. Not had the chance to open it yet though. Also got a new coat because my one was making my family get embarrassed by its shabbiness (not shabby chic, just shabby, lol)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2020 11:43:22 GMT -7
I bought 3 3D models from Shapeways.  Custom Ruckus Scooter.  Tuned VW motor.  Westphalia VW bus/camper roof rack. And using cash given for Christmas..  from my favourite supplier ebay UK! |
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 30, 2020 12:24:24 GMT -7
I bought 3 3D models from Shapeways. Custom Ruckus Scooter. Tuned VW motor. Westphalia VW bus/camper roof rack. And using cash given for Christmas.. from my favourite supplier ebay UK! Whats your opinion about the vw motor? I've been thinking about getting a few |
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Post by leon on Dec 30, 2020 14:19:01 GMT -7
Really nice haul guys!
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 30, 2020 15:06:52 GMT -7
I got this from my nieces. I also got some better speakers for my laptop as the one i got a few months ago just isn't loud enough for my music  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 30, 2020 15:50:55 GMT -7
I bought 3 3D models from Shapeways. Custom Ruckus Scooter. Tuned VW motor. Westphalia VW bus/camper roof rack. And using cash given for Christmas.. from my favourite supplier ebay UK! Whats your opinion about the vw motor? I've been thinking about getting a few Superb workmanship although 3D! Twin Webers with all the detail and the neat exhaust! Remember though it's only the engine no gearbox, so I'm looking at old Manx/Beetle/resin gearboxes when I've created a sandrail (hopefully)! Also painting is a testing time with brushes. I've re-painted the scooter twice now as shaky hands are not good brush painting an engine and gearbox inside a frame/chassis! Also remember plenty of hot soapy water to clean the item first and only acrylic paints stick and dry, enamel doesn't do either. |
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 30, 2020 16:00:55 GMT -7
Whats your opinion about the vw motor? I've been thinking about getting a few Superb workmanship although 3D! Twin Webers with all the detail and the neat exhaust! Remember though it's only the engine no gearbox, so I'm looking at old Manx/Beetle/resin gearboxes when I've created a sandrail (hopefully)! Also painting is a testing time with brushes. I've re-painted the scooter twice now as shaky hands are not good brush painting an engine and gearbox inside a frame/chassis! Also remember plenty of hot soapy water to clean the item first and only acrylic paints stick and dry, enamel doesn't do either. Thanks Pat |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 30, 2020 22:07:18 GMT -7
Nice score on that "Der Beetle Bus" Pat. I built that kit a few years ago. A bit toonish for my taste but it was a fun build. I really like those 3-D printed items you got as well. Great score!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 30, 2020 22:09:16 GMT -7
That was definitely a great gift on that Grand Prix car Les!! Never seen one of those kits before. Looking forward to seeing how the turnout goes in your build thread for it buddy.
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 30, 2020 22:11:13 GMT -7
This is now sitting in my garage. After 5 years I finally pulled the trigger on one. Gonna have to go through it and upgrade the engine to some good performance specs but here she is for now.....my Chevrolet 454 Big Block.  |
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Post by pete on Dec 31, 2020 8:37:29 GMT -7
Oohh a big fat rat!!! Nice!!! You are gonna use those M/T finned rocker covers on it right??
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Post by pete on Dec 31, 2020 8:40:24 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 1, 2021 4:38:49 GMT -7
Cool kits, being bandai they should be nicely detailed if the robots are anything to go by
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 1, 2021 4:40:24 GMT -7
Whats your opinion about the vw motor? I've been thinking about getting a few Superb workmanship although 3D! Twin Webers with all the detail and the neat exhaust! Remember though it's only the engine no gearbox, so I'm looking at old Manx/Beetle/resin gearboxes when I've created a sandrail (hopefully)! Also painting is a testing time with brushes. I've re-painted the scooter twice now as shaky hands are not good brush painting an engine and gearbox inside a frame/chassis! Also remember plenty of hot soapy water to clean the item first and only acrylic paints stick and dry, enamel doesn't do either. I just pulled the trigger on one of the carb and one of the turbo engines on your reccomendation |
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Post by poet on Jan 1, 2021 10:07:38 GMT -7
This is now sitting in my garage. After 5 years I finally pulled the trigger on one. Gonna have to go through it and upgrade the engine to some good performance specs but here she is for now.....my Chevrolet 454 Big Block. Awesome! I've got some history with that mill. I brought home a 70 SS454 back with me from the service back in '80. Dunno if you know it or not but it uses an externally weighted flywheel. That's how I was able to afford to buy mine. The guy that owned it couldn't figure out why the thing vibrated so badly at high RPM. A flywheel swap and that thing ran like a scalded dog!
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Post by lowlife on Jan 2, 2021 8:57:43 GMT -7
Nothing I got for Xmas tops a 454ci Chevy !!
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 3, 2021 3:22:16 GMT -7
Technically i didn't get anything for christmas, but i did buy these  I have never seen the Pontiac before.. EVER..   |
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Post by leon on Jan 3, 2021 4:41:38 GMT -7
Nice haul there Dale! I built the Pro Stock Camaro.
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 3, 2021 4:53:05 GMT -7
OOh that catalina would look awesome with one of your paint jobs
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Post by mrmike on Jan 5, 2021 8:19:23 GMT -7
I got nothing model related for Christmas. But, I did get all 7 seasons of Adam-12 on DVD, Season 17 of NCIS DVDs and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker DVD. If you are looking for me, I can be found in front of the TV.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2021 22:07:51 GMT -7
Just ordered this,  Major Airfix supplier announces a raft of re-releases. |
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Post by lowlife on Jan 9, 2021 6:37:46 GMT -7
Nice presents Dale, I can already see that pro Stock getting re-bodied ! As for the Pontiac i built one years ago. It was available as a 'customising series' and had optional front and rear ends etc. It even contained filler, and these metal type transfers.. Only problem was the metal axles..  |
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