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18degrees

On Mike’s? I sure did. It was a little different printing out an order form and mailing a check, but i went ahead and preordered a 2+2 kit and a Kodiak decal set. Hopefully here by the first week or two of April. Curious to see who all did the preorder and how many they ordered.
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truedeadman · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54

I ordered 3...to do an STP, An Alugard, And a Kodak version

ENGINE28HAZMAT · Joined: 11 Mar 2018 Posts: 39 Location: City of Champions

I only ordered one with the Kodiak decal set. Have two other projects to finish up and with the state of everything going on right now, work is becoming crazy.....

Radar43 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180

I have sent my order in already. Lots and lots of 2+2 can be built.

Gary66 · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:00 am Post subject:

I put in for one kit and Petty decals. That's the only one I ever wanted to build.

Shadetree Modeler · Joined: 08 Mar 2018 Posts: 51

I've got seven on order. Combined shipping with a good friend. Two are his, 5 are mine: 27 Kodiak, 75 Valvoline, 23 Hawaiian Punch, one for the 27 Alugard I already have decals for, and one for any future decal releases.

BVAUGHN · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504

Fox is showing the 86 race from Richmond on their Nascar classics if you want to see the 2+2Pontiacs in action
Bill

Razorback 46 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 454

2 for me.

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Anyone do Kirk Bryant decals??

Radar43 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180

Dave, Lobographxs. Send a message to Lori and Bob @ lobo43decals@yahoo.com. They have many 2+2 decals.

Lobo43 · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 13

Dave, yes we make the #2 Bryant decals for the Pontiac 2+2. There are many other 2+2 decals available. Anyone looking can contact us.

Thanks,
Lori & Bob
LoboGraphix

Lobo43 · Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 13

Here is a link to the Bryant decals available.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirk-Bryant-2-1986-SPECTRUM-Pontiac-2-2-1-24th-scale-decals-LoboGraphix/264382157548?hash=item3d8e6792ec:g:Vs4AAOSwu~FdGOCh

18degrees · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:05 pm Post subject:

Got an email from Mike today stating that the order shipped. Guess that answers the corona delay question.
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AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

I've had a generation off test shot of this for a few weeks now. All I can tell you is what I told Jim. He left me nothing to do with this one. NOTHING! I was so happy! The profile looks great, the nose is awesome and includes the '87 spoiler as a separate part and all four grilles. The new hood is awesome and the rear window is phenomenal.

On the other hand... I've also had a test shot of the flat Monte nose. This one... this one, eh. You guys will decide for yourself if and where you want to do some sanding but, I defy anyone to not find one part they want to change. It's a true block carving. l Laughing

I'm pretty sure he's done some work on it before now so, it's not nearly as bad as I'm saying. If I can find it I'll post a shot. Here's the pre-production 2+2, one generation out. You'll not a bit of chubbiness around the midsection. This has been taken care of and the rear window shelf has been added. I apologize for the fuzzy Monte nose pic, I have to find it and post a new one.

For some reason they included 3 rear spoilers. I'm assuming that this covers both Grand Pix as well as the Monte.
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18degrees · Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:36 pm Post subject:

AtW, any idea whether the rear window shelf is a separate piece or will we be masking the body off to paint it if it’s a different color from the body?
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AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

gks1964 · Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263

My 2 shipped today!

Gerald

bmartin359 · Joined: 10 Feb 2018 Posts: 59

Just got notified that mine shipped today.

Radar43 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180

Mine are in the mail also. Going to be fun.

BVAUGHN · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504

Just saw on Mikes website that he is not taking new orders on the 2+2 until he has shipped all pre-orders.
Bill

Pat Redmond · Board Moderator Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 304

Yes, he confirmed this morning. ..up

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AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

Found it! It was in a Monogram Monte Carlo kit... go figure.

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gks1964 · Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263

Not bad at all!

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Figure I will call Mike Monday and see if he is selling now......

Orangeastre · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 212

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

BVAUGHN · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504

Lobographix just posted several new decal sheets for the 2+2 on ebay
Bill

lanny haas · Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26

Probably not, probably going to have wrong wheels, rollcage, and i font see the lower body reveal....
I do have a resin body and a monogram Pontiac kit, ill go that route

lanny haas · Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26

resin body

Orangeastre · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 212

I have two kits on the way.
In my opinion this is a very important venture to support. It could open the door to some other interesting projects.

catpack68 · Joined: 22 Jan 2020 Posts: 117

I got my Pontiac yesterday in the mail .boogie

lanny haas · Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26

Id put a monagram chassis under it. That way you get the correct wheels and rollcage jinn

Orangeastre · Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 212

It has a Monogram chassis...

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

lanny haas · Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26

Thanks for the info Wasnt aware, good to know....

Razorback 46 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 454

Got my 2 kits in the mail yesterday!! I like that the "chrome tree" isn't chromed. Couldn't help but chuckle at the fact that it had the '81-'85 Pontiac nose, Monte Carlo spoiler, and Buick headlight covers too. Laughing

AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

WR · Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 124

They are coming out with more this isn't the only run.

AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

18degrees · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:37 pm Post subject:

AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

All I'll say is, mine go in a specific, fire proof closet. (No Abby, I did NOT make a fire proof closet just for models!) (I did).

You guys have no idea how hard all this is on me! I know so very many things I'm not allowed to impart, and I am 100% a died in the wool, wholehearted BLABBERMOUTH! Laughing

But about this I can say, this exclusive is just the tip of a gigantic, styrene, iceberg! (Paint and cement not included, some assembly required)
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18degrees · Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:45 pm Post subject:

I only have a few minor complaints... at this point, just from looking the kit over and not working with it

The rear shelf is attached, woulda been nice for painting purposes if it was separate.

The headlight recesses need to be painted black, woulda been nice if there were inserts (for ease of painting) like the 1980s Monogram Montes

Those front bumper thingies... also supposed to be painted black, woulda been nice if they were separate pieces.

All that being said, i am happy to have it. These 3 items are workable. Just not as easy as they could have been made. Not bashing the kit at all.
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AdamtheWayne · Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182

I agree with the package shelf. I advocated for a separate part. I would use black BMF or decal to do the headlight sockets but, I honestly thought those inserts would be there, I'm a bit surprized. The bumper guards... will be a bit of a booger. I also feel like they might be a hair large.

The separate grilles are pretty nice.
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DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Mine on way.....#75 decals.........will us Penngwen Kodiak for other.

lanny haas · Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26

I did a 2+2 search and noticed some of the bumper guard's are body color, do they use the monogram wheels? Some of the cars i saw had the big Hole wheels

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Some folks buy the 1983 Thunderbird kits just for the 5 hole wheels. Both type wheels were legal and often changed week to week.

Razorback 46 · Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 454

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Does the McDonalds Thunderbird have the 5 hole???? O bought a sealed case years ago and never opened them!!!

EDIT: found a kit on ebay....looks like 10 hole...oh well....

waylandcool · Joined: 04 Feb 2018 Posts: 16

DaveVan · Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576

Mine just landed at my door!!!! 2 days service from Mike!!!
While a plastic toy may seem insignificant in todays world....but Thanks Mike for allowing me to get my mind off things for a little while. Mental health is just as important.
God bless all.

EDIT: Just a quick look through the kit. Most of us know the Monogram 1st gen GM chassis and that's here intact. The chrome tree is NOT chromed....a good thing in my book. Body and nose look very good. Separate headlight doors would be good....but I will print some decals for my builds. Nice bright white plastic. This is Salvinos best effort yet IMHO only. Thanks for Salvinos and Mike's as he played a big part. BTW....the Lake Speed decals are really nice too.