MikeRL411 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Any tips on fitting rims that didn't come with a kit, iv'e been having issues here and haven't finished my 510 because of it... Too late to do you any good, but the Mitsua Market in Torrance CA had a Japanese Model shop and they had any accessory wheel / tire set in various scales, Unfortunately the lease holder tried to make more money by raising the rent, so most of the model and JDM video shops moved out by Dec 2014. Later this year the local Japanese Language Phone Book should be out. If I remember this post I will try to locate the "new" location fot the JDM Toys and Car Models shop if it hasn't just thrown in the towel. 1 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 My 80' has hood vents.. Maybe I have it backwards? :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 '41 Chevy "Bobber" powered by a supercharged Hudson Hornet engine. 5 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not mine, but pretty awesome work on a Tamiya 240ZG kit in 1/12th scale 8 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 It's funny how one little mistake can kinda "ruin" something... That 240ZG looks amazing. :thumbup: Except for the chrome hubcaps... :huh: Keep the watanabes on it. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
Fetch Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 In a past life, I worked in a bicycle/hobby shop. I picked up many models along the way. The 1/16 scale 1964 Toyota is a favorite. 2 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 That GT is sweet! Here is some of my latest stuff Took me forever to find this one, but it was worth it! And who doesn't like Macross / Robotech stuff! 2 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 This one isn't out yet, but I still snagged one. :angel: 5 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 This one isn't out yet, but I still snagged one. :angel: Really, do tell :w00t: 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I wish I had the patience you guys do. Some amazing work throughout this thread. 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I really like this one. Matches the one in my driveway. Gonna search ebay for this. *Edit* Bought for $18 shipped. 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 I really like this one. Matches the one in my driveway. Gonna search ebay for this. They are pretty cheap new on HLJ... http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM24087/Aut 1 Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 They are pretty cheap new on HLJ... http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM24087/Aut I found on ebay for $18. Not sure how that compares, but it was in the states. Quote Link to comment
Fetch Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 flatcat19, I do not have the patience. We usually have long cold winters. My garage is not heated. Draker, great you could find one. The TWR Jaguar I have stripped the paint off twice because I did not get it right. I wish I had not built this one, because they do not make them anymore, Another Jag, 2 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 Really, do tell :w00t: As far as I know, it's still set to be released in the first quarter of this year. The instructions, decal sheet, and box art were in development in December. It's probably the best-fitting kit I've ever built. As in, Tamiya better be taking notes. 1 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted February 2, 2015 Report Share Posted February 2, 2015 As far as I know, it's still set to be released in the first quarter of this year. The instructions, decal sheet, and box art were in development in December. It's probably the best-fitting kit I've ever built. As in, Tamiya better be taking notes. This is one of the most anticipated kits in a long time! This and the much maligned Starsky and Hutch kit. Has this been posted anywhere else? Or is it ok to repost anywhere else? 1 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I found on ebay for $18. Not sure how that compares, but it was in the states. Shipping on those Japanese kits is about $8 for one, and $10 for 2-3. So it would be a few bucks more than you paid (about $21 shipped). I try to only buy from HLJ if I'm going to order 3 at a time. The rare stuff (Bluebird Coupe, Sunny Coupe, etc) I obviously wanted 3+ of each so it was a no-brainer. Just ordered a 2000 Roadster and since I just got one, shipping kinda made it not as cheap as I'd like ($22). But it's still cheaper than walking into my local hobby shop and buying one. Most Japanese kits on the shelf are $25-30, so even paying $20-22 for one from Japan that comes right to my door is still a "bargain". 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 This is one of the most anticipated kits in a long time! This and the much maligned Starsky and Hutch kit. Has this been posted anywhere else? Or is it ok to repost anywhere else? I don't care- I've posted it a couple of places already. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Just finished this. Wasn't enough to convert it from a short Flareside to a long Styleside, I had to covert it to a 4x4 too. 3 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 That truck makes my OCD twitch :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I think I already posted this, but that was before I added the door lettering. 3 Quote Link to comment
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