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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 1:25 am Post subject: Anyone else get in on the 2+2 preorder? |
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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. _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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truedeadman
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 54
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:29 am Post subject: |
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I ordered 3...to do an STP, An Alugard, And a Kodak version |
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ENGINE28HAZMAT
Joined: 11 Mar 2018 Posts: 39 Location: City of Champions
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:34 am Post subject: |
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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..... |
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Radar43
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:28 pm Post subject: 2+2s |
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I have sent my order in already. Lots and lots of 2+2 can be built. |
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Gary66 Board Moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 310 Location: Kannapolis,N.C.
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:00 am Post subject: |
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I put in for one kit and Petty decals. That's the only one I ever wanted to build. |
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Shadetree Modeler
Joined: 08 Mar 2018 Posts: 51
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 9:47 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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BVAUGHN
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Fox is showing the 86 race from Richmond on their Nascar classics if you want to see the 2+2Pontiacs in action
Bill |
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Razorback 46
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 454
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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2 for me. |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1578
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone do Kirk Bryant decals?? |
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Radar43
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:57 pm Post subject: 2+2 |
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Dave, Lobographxs. Send a message to Lori and Bob @ lobo43decals@yahoo.com. They have many 2+2 decals. |
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Lobo43
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 13
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 9:03 am Post subject: 2+2 decals |
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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 |
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Lobo43
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 13
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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Got an email from Mike today stating that the order shipped. Guess that answers the corona delay question. _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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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 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. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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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? _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:02 am Post subject: |
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18degrees wrote: | 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? | I remember asking him that very question because I thought the same thing, it should be a separate piece. Alas, I'm pretty sure he said it was part of the body. Still, should be a fairly easy mask.
I'll also mention, in the same conversation we discussed a couple ideas for figures for you diorama guys so, keep an eye out for something that I don't think has been offered in a 24th scale figure yet. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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gks1964
Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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My 2 shipped today!
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bmartin359
Joined: 10 Feb 2018 Posts: 59
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Just got notified that mine shipped today. |
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Radar43
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 180
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:28 pm Post subject: 2+2 |
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Mine are in the mail also. Going to be fun. |
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BVAUGHN
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Just saw on Mikes website that he is not taking new orders on the 2+2 until he has shipped all pre-orders.
Bill |
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Pat Redmond Board Moderator
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 304
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:01 am Post subject: |
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Yes, he confirmed this morning. _________________ << On The Bench --- 2022 Elliott Hooters |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Found it! It was in a Monogram Monte Carlo kit... go figure.
_________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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gks1964
Joined: 01 Feb 2020 Posts: 263
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Not bad at all! |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1578
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Figure I will call Mike Monday and see if he is selling now...... |
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Orangeastre
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 212
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: |
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DaveVan wrote: | Figure I will call Mike Monday and see if he is selling now...... |
If you dig around a little on his site it looks like they will be available Monday March 30 |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1578
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thx |
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BVAUGHN
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 504
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 2:21 pm Post subject: |
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Lobographix just posted several new decal sheets for the 2+2 on ebay
Bill |
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lanny haas
Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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lanny haas
Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26
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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2020 11:50 pm Post subject: |
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resin body |
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Orangeastre
Joined: 29 Jan 2018 Posts: 212
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:11 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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catpack68
Joined: 22 Jan 2020 Posts: 117
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:23 am Post subject: |
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I got my Pontiac yesterday in the mail |
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lanny haas
Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Id put a monagram chassis under it. That way you get the correct wheels and rollcage jinn |
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Orangeastre
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:53 am Post subject: |
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It has a Monogram chassis... |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1578
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Orangeastre wrote: | It has a Monogram chassis... |
Correct......Salvinos took the early GM based chassis (Mt Dew Buick) and cloned the 83 Pontiac body but updating it to 87 2+2 type body.
Looks like the best Salvinos kit.....yet! |
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lanny haas
Joined: 05 Mar 2018 Posts: 26
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info Wasnt aware, good to know.... |
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Razorback 46
Joined: 30 Jan 2018 Posts: 454
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:10 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Razorback 46 wrote: | 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. | Yeah, spares aren't going to be too hard to come by. You may wish to put one away sealed though... might not be a continuing thing. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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WR
Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 124
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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They are coming out with more this isn't the only run. |
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AdamtheWayne
Joined: 09 Jul 2018 Posts: 1182
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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WR wrote: | They are coming out with more this isn't the only run. | What I'm saying is, this might be the only run with that many extra parts. The test shots I recieved show the extra spoilers may remain, but the extras like the Monte nose may not. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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AdamtheWayne wrote: | WR wrote: | They are coming out with more this isn't the only run. | What I'm saying is, this might be the only run with that many extra parts. The test shots I recieved show the extra spoilers may remain, but the extras like the Monte nose may not. |
Methinks you may be correct, AtW... from Mike’s Decals website listing for the 2+2:
Salvino wanted to produce this kit at some point, but new tooling was needed. We stepped in and made a deal to create and exclusive kit which paved the way for the production of the new parts. Salvino will have different version of this kit at a later date, but the Mike's Decals Exclusive Release is a one shot deal. When they are gone, they are gone. Thanks to all our customers for you support! _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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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! 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) _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1021 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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AdamtheWayne
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ "Dude, it's not Camelot... it's only a model." "Details man, I need details!!" |
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DaveVan
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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Mine on way.....#75 decals.........will us Penngwen Kodiak for other. |
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lanny haas
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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DaveVan
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Some folks buy the 1983 Thunderbird kits just for the 5 hole wheels. Both type wheels were legal and often changed week to week. |
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Razorback 46
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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DaveVan wrote: | Some folks buy the 1983 Thunderbird kits just for the 5 hole wheels. Both type wheels were legal and often changed week to week. |
I literally just ordered the Maxwell House T-Bird kit for the wheels so I could do Rusty's '86 Bristol winner! |
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DaveVan
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Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2020 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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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.... |
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waylandcool
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Razorback 46 wrote: | DaveVan wrote: | Some folks buy the 1983 Thunderbird kits just for the 5 hole wheels. Both type wheels were legal and often changed week to week. |
I literally just ordered the Maxwell House T-Bird kit for the wheels so I could do Rusty's '86 Bristol winner! |
Any 89-93 T-Bird has the 5 hole wheels. Hell they have the whole 83 T-Bird chrome sprue in those kits. |
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DaveVan
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2020 9:54 am Post subject: |
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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. |
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