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Post by harron68 on Mar 2, 2015 19:34:42 GMT -5
I shouldn't complain, but the "BIG" and "LITTLE" Ts just never made much sense to me. They weren't altered enuf to be creative customs and way too tall to be racers. Then there were those antique cowl lights. Of course it didn't stop me from building one of those mammoth large scale kits which could've been a clone of the Big T. Still, I enjoy clean workmanship and that's evident in the fotos.
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Post by Mr.409 on May 26, 2015 12:28:46 GMT -5
I got this Chevy Titan Truck as a freebie from my friend. Engine block halves are glued together and a couple of parts are taken off from the sprues but otherwise it's untouched. He told me he needed some space and had no time to build it so he thought I'd be happy to have it and build it. And I definitely am, Thanks! It's interesting to see what I can do with it as I've built only one Truck before. I bet it will be fun!  |
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Post by TooOld on May 30, 2015 11:32:50 GMT -5
I was on a waiting list for more than a year but it was worth the wait . This came in the mail yesterday and it's a beauty ! Beautiful casting and chrome , and it even includes the Rallye mirrors and clear lenses ! This one is going to the top of my list to build . . . as soon as I finish the other projects scattered around the bench .    |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on May 30, 2015 14:07:37 GMT -5
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Post by TooOld on May 30, 2015 19:38:50 GMT -5
It's funny , back in the day I thought they were ugly as sin (the El Camino's too) . But over the years they kind of grew on me and now I really like the look of them . Although I still cringe at the those monster 5-mph bumpers ! |
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Post by Mr.409 on May 31, 2015 13:18:54 GMT -5
I have that same Chevelle kit as well and when I get my Frontrunner-masters done for resin casting, I'll start building it immediately as well! It's a very nice piece, I can't wait to see what you do with yours. Although I still cringe at the those monster 5-mph bumpers ! I can remember when the friend who sold us our '74 Malibu Stocker, he said that they needed three people to lift front bumper on place after painting the car!  Oh and I got yesterday one of the best presents I've ever had as I graduated from high school... My dad gave me (And for him as well) a trip to Pomona, California to watch NHRA Finals in November. Now since no girls will be coming with us, we can skip all of those shopping centres etc and concentrate on Drag Racing, Cruising Nights, Speed Shops and other cool car related stuff. I can't wait for that! |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on May 31, 2015 14:04:36 GMT -5
The Laguna S3 front end looks a little slicker to me than the standard nose. Designed and homologated for NASCAR racing.  |
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Post by harron68 on May 31, 2015 15:53:49 GMT -5
Surprised it took so long for casters to get to this one. the basic body shell was on many of the AMT NASCAR racers. I've got the (I think) the Gordon Johncock one in yellow. An ok design. At least those old bumpers actually worked and helped hold down insurance rates.
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Post by TooOld on Jun 4, 2015 19:28:48 GMT -5
In 1974 I was stationed at MacDill AFB here in Tampa and bought a new '74 Laguna S3 , drove it for a year before I went overseas . AT the time it was a pretty fancy car ! These were taken on base in front of the barracks .  |
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Post by stevegt738 on Jun 5, 2015 23:09:02 GMT -5
Got these this week.  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jun 6, 2015 15:27:05 GMT -5
I may be 60 but I'm sure still a kid when it comes to toy cars. I couldn't resist the '15 Mustang 5.0 today at BigMart. Looks to be somewhere between 1/43 and 1/32 scale.   |
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Post by wagonguy1989 on Jun 11, 2015 11:42:28 GMT -5
picked up an AMT #24 nascar kit today for 3.99 all unopened but box! lol, not much of a nascar builder, but i can use parts, or build it and sell it lOL
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jun 11, 2015 15:47:44 GMT -5
picked up an AMT #24 nascar kit today for 3.99 all unopened but box! lol, not much of a nascar builder, but i can use parts, or build it and sell it lOL Good pick. Those old AMT NASCAR kits are loaded with usable parts for other projects if you don't build it up. The bodies always looked a little out of proportion to me, at least the few T-Birds I built did. |
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Post by wagonguy1989 on Jun 16, 2015 12:00:09 GMT -5
picked up an AMT #24 nascar kit today for 3.99 all unopened but box! lol, not much of a nascar builder, but i can use parts, or build it and sell it lOL Good pick. Those old AMT NASCAR kits are loaded with usable parts for other projects if you don't build it up. The bodies always looked a little out of proportion to me, at least the few T-Birds I built did. i agree... its going to be a donor LOL, im using the wheels on a rig, the engine in a hotrod (or the same rig) and the chassis and suspension for another |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Jun 20, 2015 14:48:08 GMT -5
I finally got a Hobby Lobby in my area(YAY!) that just opened. I made my first visit today and took advantage of sales and a 40% off coupon. I'll be going there again!  |
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