Good Model Cars, Where?

With the realization that I am going back to school in just a few short weeks, I have sadly also realized that I am not going to have the cash to work on my rod. So I have been pulling out all of my model car supplies. I gotta keep rodding some how. I have been looking in my local hobby stores and its pretty dissmal. Where are you guys getting your models from?? Have all the good plastic models gone away? Cuz all I can get my hands on are Caprices with DONK rims. I would rather get poked in the eye than build that ****.

 

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/
http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/default.aspx
http://www.ipmsusa.org/
Somebody here should know...

 

http://resinrealm.net/

 

You could ask on the HAMB Plastic Model Builder's group here on the HAMB. I think the general prognosis is the internet, though.

 

http://www.megahobby.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=756

You can choose through any cl*** at the top or the ones at the bottom!!!

 

Always that dreaded Ebay. Just sold a Hot Rod Magazine Beatnik Bandit. It only cost the buyer $17.00 delivered to his door.

 

You will find kindred spirits here:
http://wwwboard.modelcarkits.com/

 

go to model round up .com you will find all different models you can order

 

You could try this.Right now I am unemployed and staying home to watch the kids.Been building models and selling them for twice as much, Sometimes more.Been searching and buying cheap Keep building to a 4 day minimum They're painted and thanks to ebay .Im doing alright and flipping them into real car parts. I would go nuts just watching and flipping to the hamb all day. I love this place but I got to get back on my cars.and one day get away from Ebay.And also get a job.I almost forgot........

 

I've noticed that over the past year that it is getting impossible to find anything but nascar models or the typical run of the mill **** that nobody builds, Really who is dying to go out and get themselves a model of a ford taurus.

 

some of the HAMB guys including me are also on showrods.com check it out

 

I shouldn't tell you this but batman stuff sells. and anything vintage .Try Aurora for one ,batman ,even 32 ford models search .From my experiance is anything 32 will sell for good money.Funding my large scale ride by building in miniature.Everytime you build a model by the time you buy it ,paint it you have 40 to 50 in it.This is sad.Just build on the cheap .If it is fun your seeking .Think about it. All that money can go into your ride.

 

http://www.jimmyflintstonestudios.com/

 

also..modelcar roundup is a great online store they got it all,heres a couple samples, hell ya could build your own KIRK special

 

WOW!! Thanks for the info guys. Just from the couple of sites I have looked at in the last few minutes I'm blown away!! REALLY like your thing you got going carcrazyjohn. Models flipped to car parts, stay at home dad, nap time. I could deal with that.

This model blew my mind.....

 

You could try this place... www.scaleautomobilia.com.au he spe******es in plastic car,truck & plane kits.......no barbie dolls, radio control,trains,jigsaws,toys or related ****......just model cars,trucks & a few planes......he also has a couple of hotrods...... check the About Us page.........yeh, ok, so its me.........lol.......nothing like a free plug is there.......andyd

 

I think Revell should bring this one back..

 

up from the dead plastic fanatics I need your help !

My computer died over the weekend !!
Looking for a fotki that had box art and pics of instructions on it

any help much appericated!!

please help !!!
Thanx Bob C.

 

My local hobby shop has a pile of stuff always.

 

I know of a cool site that has box art pictures, but that's about it...
I'll look it up and post it on here...

 

Here ya go with 2 pages worth..... Enjoy!

http://www.toys-n-cars.com/vintage_kits_-1.htm


http://www.toys-n-cars.com/vintage_kits_-2.htm

 

Got a Hobby Lobby nearby? Sometimes they have them 30% off for a week, and every other week they run a coupon for 40% off one item.

Been buying mine to flip at the flea market, one guy has a good deal if you buy six, I take them to car shows and mark them about the going price.

 

Here's one I wish I still had... I bought it when it first came out in'72..

 

I still only have plastic car, truck and aircraft kits........lol.......... www.scaleautomobilia.com.au .......been building models for 50yrs, have had my hotrod for 40 yrs and opened the hobby shop 16yrs ago.........my wife hopes its just a fad..........lol.........Andy Douglas

 

PM me with any specific requests, I'm always looking to thin the herd and have over 200 sealed kits on hand. I ship US postal and don't make anything on the shipping, it is what it is.

Bob

 

I good, well supplied hobby shop should carry what you need. There are a lot of kits out there with cars from the 20's to current, including the 50's & 60's. The problem is finding a well supplied hobby shop in NM I guess.

 

My brother in law is a model car hobbyist. Trust me when I tell you it is not a cheap hobby...

 

Do you have this one???.....

 

There's a new company on the scene called Moebius. Actually, they're not new to models, but new to car models. Their first two offerings are a '53 Hudson, and a '55 Chrysler 300. They're not on shelves yet, but a friend who has a test shot (and is very picky) says that the Hudson kit is VERY well done. I'll get to see the test shot next month at Indy Goodguys. I can't freakin' wait!

 

Here is Moebius web site: http://www.moebiusmodels.com/