dbostream Posted July 31, 2023 Posted July 31, 2023 Finally got my hands on this one. Every time I buy a 1:43 kit I am surprised how small it is even though I shouldn't be at this point. 7
Fnick Posted July 31, 2023 Posted July 31, 2023 That Jag is a lovely little kit. If I was going to build it again I'd defo get some after market wheels. Nick
lestwistle Posted July 31, 2023 Posted July 31, 2023 just bought airfix Bond Bug ,should go nicely with the Beach Buggy
PatW Posted August 2, 2023 Posted August 2, 2023 Just delivered from ebay. These are some of my most popular kits as they are easy to build and come in various styles or enable conversion. The date on the box is 1975 and the price sticker was £1.35! 10
Neddy Posted August 7, 2023 Posted August 7, 2023 Oooh lovely, just my era. The sort of kit you can really do your own thing with, Well found!
Neddy Posted August 7, 2023 Posted August 7, 2023 You may remember when I bought the Trabant I was looking for an FX4 Taxi do do evil things with? Well, I found this on Fleabay last week being offered as a box-damaged item and the seller was open to offers. I bunged a slightly cheeky one in and not only was it accepted with alacrity, the seller sent it free postage. On arrival today I found the box damage minimal, the kit still factory-sealed and the contents perfect. Needless to say, this will NOT be an OOB build, I have plans for it... 12
PatW Posted August 7, 2023 Posted August 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Neddy said: Oooh lovely, just my era. The sort of kit you can really do your own thing with, Well found! Thanks Neddy, I have built a few of these, OOB and modded!
keefr22 Posted August 7, 2023 Posted August 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Neddy said: Needless to say, this will NOT be an OOB build, I have plans for it... Can't wait....!! Keith
Windy37 Posted August 10, 2023 Posted August 10, 2023 Call me predictable , but I missed these first time around . Gary. 10
Spiny Posted August 10, 2023 Posted August 10, 2023 Glad you got hold of your Holy Grail kit. There's only one thing which worries me about this - has it been re-released to cover up delays on the RS200? Hope not, but it seems to have gone very quiet on that front. 2
Windy37 Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Spiny said: Glad you got hold of your Holy Grail kit. There's only one thing which worries me about this - has it been re-released to cover up delays on the RS200? Hope not, but it seems to have gone very quiet on that front. Definitely gone cold on the Belkits RS200. I've got a great book on the 200 with some great detail photos and stories on its development. It's by the late Graham Robson, so quality is only to be expected. Gary. 1
Spiny Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 Unfortuantely, this talk of RS200s got me headed down an RAC wormhole as I looked up the race the model is for (looks as though Belkits have the wrong year - should be 1986) https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/31742-1986-lombard-rac-rally-day-three-late/ Figured I may as well inflict a time-waste on the rest of you... 1
keefr22 Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 20:45, Spiny said: has it been re-released to cover up delays on the RS200? I'm still waiting on the Ascona.... 1
Windy37 Posted August 11, 2023 Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, Spiny said: Unfortuantely, this talk of RS200s got me headed down an RAC wormhole as I looked up the race the model is for (looks as though Belkits have the wrong year - should be 1986) https://www.ewrc-results.com/video/31742-1986-lombard-rac-rally-day-three-late/ Figured I may as well inflict a time-waste on the rest of you... The RS200 had a sadly very brief WRC career all in 1986 . With the 550 hp evolution engine I reckon it would have become the dominant Group B car . 5 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I'm still waiting on the Ascona.... Me too , Keith . The Rothmans Blue paint tin is getting impatient ..... Gary . 1
dbostream Posted August 12, 2023 Posted August 12, 2023 I have wanted this one since it was announced. I guess it doesn't belong here since it is a military vehicle but I will build a civilian version. 5
Vesa Jussila Posted August 15, 2023 Posted August 15, 2023 I got this from local hobby shop today. Very typical Tamiya from the period. Originally with electric motor and no engine details. Suspension is not really realistic. 8
Spiny Posted August 15, 2023 Posted August 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: I got this from local hobby shop today. Very typical Tamiya from the period. Originally with electric motor and no engine details. Suspension is not really realistic. That's putting it mildly! I had this one when I was young (rebuilt it a couple of years ago) and it was obvious at the time that it was built more to play with than to display (I don't know if they're in the new pack like yours, but the original came with a set of bars you fitted to the front to avoid damaging anything when it ran away from you on the motor). Despite that, it will still biuld up to look quite decent if you don't look too closely at the uinderside. 3
Natter Posted August 27, 2023 Posted August 27, 2023 This has just landed on my doormat, picked up from an auction site for lots less than the RRP: I was looking for one at a reasonable price to convert to an 88" using Motobitz' amazing 3D printed resin conversion. As Revell provides the 6 cyl engine I also purchased Motobitz' 2 1/4 4 cyl engine. Fingers crossed I'll have it ready for Telford this year, but don't hold your breath... 5
Spiny Posted August 28, 2023 Posted August 28, 2023 Judging by the roadgoing Sunny/Pulsar GTi-R it should be a good one for you to build. Not started mine yet, but it looks very nice on the sprues. 1
Sabrejet Posted September 4, 2023 Posted September 4, 2023 This little beauty arrived today: Hobby Design's 1/24 kit of the Singer 911 DLS (the one with the engine intakes in the rear side windows). It's a gem, with engine included: And markings for the 'Goodwood' 70th Anniversary car: 15
Marco F. Posted September 4, 2023 Posted September 4, 2023 Wow what a nice car. I hope to see more of this kit in this forum. Marco F 1
Redstaff Posted September 5, 2023 Posted September 5, 2023 No pictures as yet, but I've just had an email saying that my Meng 1/12 McLaren MP4/4 is sat on the shelf awaiting delivery 2
Rob G Posted September 5, 2023 Posted September 5, 2023 On 9/4/2023 at 7:00 PM, Sabrejet said: This little beauty arrived today: Hobby Design's 1/24 kit of the Singer 911 DLS (the one with the engine intakes in the rear side windows). It's a gem Coincidentally, I watched a video over the weekend about one of the Singer 911s - I dunno... i can see the appeal, but real 911s have warts (in a metaphorical sense), and those who love them, love them regardless. Singer take the warts away and make things kind of bland (IMO). Just for giggles, I looked at the kit price... ouch, even on special. It may stay in the shop.
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