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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 31, 2017 8:49:54 GMT -7
I might be able to squeeze this one in at the later part of the year or maybe the first part of next year God willing. My brothers dream car is a 1970 Maverick so I thought I'd go to work picking the kit and parts up for this one.
The full kits usually go for between $150-$290 if you can find them. I got this one from a friend over at MCM for ALOT less than that. I also scrounged up a built one.
The kit:
and the built up version. He likes Cragars so here's a shot with those:
and a shot with MY faves.........Weld Draglites:
Sorry brother, my vote goes to the Draglites!!  very cool. these are on my 1:1 pro streeter. are they aluminum? they look great. where did you get the not-so-deep rear ones? I got 'em from a guy named Jim Littiken from a place he then called Micro Nitro. He sold out to a fella by the name of AJ who now runs the business on Facebook. Yes sir......they are aluminum and run about $45 per set but are worth it to me. I've got a set of 5 lug Draglites being spun up soon. |
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Post by tubbs on Mar 31, 2017 9:14:40 GMT -7
HOLY COW!! well, they are beautiful. I don't think I can drop $45 on 4 rims. then again, I won't drop $25 on a kit!!! post up those drag lites when you get him.
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Post by Big D on Mar 31, 2017 19:02:23 GMT -7
Nice score Joe!
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 1, 2017 2:37:26 GMT -7
HOLY COW!! well, they are beautiful. I don't think I can drop $45 on 4 rims. then again, I won't drop $25 on a kit!!! post up those drag lites when you get him. LOL! To fully understand my thinking on the cost you've gotta put it in perspective. I've been known to build 1:1 scale musclecars in the past and the price tag on the completed ones were around 10K and that was 20 years ago for my 67 Mustang and the same 9-10K again in 2002 with my 89 Mustang 5.0 . I'd hate to think at what those dollar amounts would be these days. So $45 for a set of wheels or 60-80 bucks on a resin body aint really that bad as opposed to what I could be spending. This way I can build a dream car for much much less and keep it for longer. lol. I'm obsessive when it comes to getting a good result I guess. lol |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 1, 2017 2:38:14 GMT -7
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Post by mustang1989 on May 1, 2017 13:11:20 GMT -7
Last year, while I was in San Antonio visiting my wife in rehab after her aneurysm, my son and I took a quick trip to Walmart to gather some supplies for her on the trip back home and to grab and quick bite to eat at McDonalds inside (Yuck) . Some of you may remember this but on our way back out to the car I saw this and immediately the wheels started turning in my head. I quickly grabbed a couple of reference shots. (I wish I could find this car to get more now but hey, I at least got a couple). I just had to make this one come to life.
I just acquired this last week...............
along with the resin interior tub:
and the kit that I'll be using for this:
I've still got to finish the Camaro that I'm working on up and then it's off to the Mustang so that gives me enough time to gather up a set of PE Centerline wheels from Ted's Modeling and some tires. I'll also have plenty of time to think about a nice streetable engine to put under that cowl hood. Man........................choices, choices, choices.................
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Post by stitchdup on May 1, 2017 13:27:35 GMT -7
I think I've seen a build thread for that malibu somewhere. Possibly on bangshift.com but I could be wrong. I'll be looking forward to seeing your version built
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Post by Big D on May 1, 2017 13:40:59 GMT -7
Good haul Joe. You will do good builds with these.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 1, 2017 19:36:23 GMT -7
Nice. Is this the one from redlinerestorarion on eBay?
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Post by mustang1989 on May 2, 2017 5:49:08 GMT -7
I think I've seen a build thread for that malibu somewhere. Possibly on bangshift.com but I could be wrong. I'll be looking forward to seeing your version built Thanks Les and I think that's a different car on bangshift. You're talking about this one right?
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Post by mustang1989 on May 2, 2017 5:50:35 GMT -7
Nice. Is this the one from redlinerestorarion on eBay? Thanks Joel. Yes sir it is. I dunno if it's the same quality that Perry's resin is going to kick out for me but we'll see. |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 2, 2017 5:51:45 GMT -7
Good haul Joe. You will do good builds with these. Thanks good buddy Dennis. Hopefully I don't disappoint. lol . |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 2, 2017 6:43:00 GMT -7
Nice. Is this the one from redlinerestorarion on eBay? Thanks Joel. Yes sir it is. I dunno if it's the same quality that Perry's resin is going to kick out for me but we'll see. I'm interested in a couple of his pieces. Just waiting for someone to confirm the quality. Looking forward to when you start it. |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 2, 2017 6:48:22 GMT -7
Thanks Joel. Yes sir it is. I dunno if it's the same quality that Perry's resin is going to kick out for me but we'll see. I'm interested in a couple of his pieces. Just waiting for someone to confirm the quality. Looking forward to when you start it. It's difficult to say but I can do an in depth photo coverage of it to see if his product is worth using to you or not. I've gotta say that I'm not impressed with the lack of windows and the way he molded the engine compartment. It'll take ALOT of cleanup to get a motor in there. |
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2017 17:22:07 GMT -7
load of nice scores there joe the bus and those mavericks hope you didnt blow the bankroll would make sure the build is the johan i know amt had one but those suckers are high they should reissue those was a nice little car
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on May 3, 2017 9:26:58 GMT -7
I can say the wagon I got from guy Joe did is very nice I stuffed a 572 in it with very little clean up and trimming  |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 3, 2017 14:26:55 GMT -7
That's a good looking project. I like the wheels man!!!
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Post by Big D on May 3, 2017 15:36:33 GMT -7
Very Interesting!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 11, 2017 5:19:08 GMT -7
Just got this in yesterday................
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 11, 2017 17:08:23 GMT -7
Just got this in yesterday................
Nice Joe, my 2 arrived a couple of days ago, it has a beautiful chassis on it mate. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 11, 2017 19:01:54 GMT -7
I was noticin' that!  |
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Post by Big D on Jun 11, 2017 21:43:15 GMT -7
Good score Joe. Mine came in also.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 13, 2017 7:42:17 GMT -7
I'm feeling left out. I'm one of the only ones that hasn't scored that kit yet.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 13, 2017 12:41:21 GMT -7
I'm feeling left out. I'm one of the only ones that hasn't scored that kit yet. LOL!! Don't feel to left out Joel. I'll be the last one out of everyone here that'll build it. Got a few points/ models to build before that one'll get on the bench. lol |
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Post by wabatuckeun on Jun 13, 2017 19:42:34 GMT -7
Yea I don't have mine yet either!!!
Stace
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 14, 2017 1:29:59 GMT -7
Yea I don't have mine yet either!!! Stace It's a good lookin' kit so far except for those stooopid "dots" in the middle of the headlights. You know, the ones that are a result of the alignment / installation pegs molded into the back of the lens. When will Revell learn how to NOT do that. Not very realistic in my opinion. |
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 14, 2017 4:22:18 GMT -7
Yea I don't have mine yet either!!! Stace It's a good lookin' kit so far except for those stooopid "dots" in the middle of the headlights. You know, the ones that are a result of the alignment / installation pegs molded into the back of the lens. When will Revell learn how to NOT do that. Not very realistic in my opinion. If they haven't learnt by now mate, they NEVER WILL !! |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 14, 2017 8:52:25 GMT -7
It's a good lookin' kit so far except for those stooopid "dots" in the middle of the headlights. You know, the ones that are a result of the alignment / installation pegs molded into the back of the lens. When will Revell learn how to NOT do that. Not very realistic in my opinion. If they haven't learnt by now mate, they NEVER WILL !! You'd think that they would though. sorry%20bout%20dat_zps1nny96hw |
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