Good afternoon,

LT Thompson (ret)

Member since
September 2017
From: chattanooga, tn

Good afternoon,

Posted by LT Thompson (ret) on Thursday, September 21, 2017 11:07 AM

My name is Tim Thompson, I am just getting back into modeling after a long absence. I just turned 59 on 9/11, married w/2 adult children and 5 granddaughters, ages 13, 11, 8, and two age 5. I build about anything right now. I am interested in military models, however, I also have a stash of cars.

My question is how can I find just instructions for model kits, I have several that were given to me or bought at flea markets without instructions. One kit in particular that I am trying to find is AMT Ertl kit # 8655, Viper RT/10 1995 Dodge.

Thanks

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patrick206

Member since
March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Friday, September 22, 2017 2:31 PM

Hi, Tim -

Welcome to FSM, for instructions I have really good luck just doing a Google search for them. The kit number on the box is also a good reference when doing the search. Last resort: Check on EBAY for the kit, buying the second kit would get you the instructions, plus you could build another model.

Good luck

Patrick

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Bish

Member since
December 2002
From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Posted by Bish on Friday, September 22, 2017 2:49 PM

Welcome aboard. Some on line stores include images of instructions as do some reviews. As mentioned, do a google search.

If that fails, post a question about a specific kit, some one may be able to e-mail you a copy.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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route62

Member since
December 2013
From: Orlando Florida

Posted by route62 on Friday, September 22, 2017 4:06 PM

Many Revell and Monogram kits instructions can be found on their website. I find instructions many times doing a google image search.

Post a list of the kits you need instructions and you will find many forum members will be happy to scan and email you the instructions from their stash.

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littletimmy

Member since
July 2012
From: Douglas AZ

Posted by littletimmy on Friday, September 22, 2017 5:07 PM

Howdy ! I have a P I L E of instruction sheets from just about everything I ever built for the past 40 years.

Unfortunatly I have never built the kit you need instructions for. Sorry.

Don't worry..... you will find them..... it just may take a moment.

Welcome to the forums!

Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Friday, September 22, 2017 8:48 PM

Welcome to the Forums! Glad to have you aboard!

Thank you for your service!

Check out the "Reference Material" section of these forums. The members there might be able to help you. Hope this helps.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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Devil Dawg

Member since
March 2005
From: Lancaster, South Carolina

Posted by Devil Dawg on Friday, September 22, 2017 9:23 PM

Welcome, Lt. Tim!! Sorry I can't help you with the instructions, but, as has already been mentioned, you can probably find them easily on-line somewhere. Another website to look at would be www.scalemates.com , a website I was introduced to just a few days ago by stikpusher in these very same forums. I was surprised I had never heard of the site before now, as I have been modeling for many, many years, and have been on these forums since 2005. So, it shows that you CAN teach an old dawg new tricks! Good Luck with all of your modeling endeavors!

Gary Mason

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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Hunter

Member since
January 2016
From: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted by Hunter on Saturday, September 23, 2017 1:20 PM

Hello LT,

Welcome to the forums!

Hunter

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checkmateking02

Member since
September 2003
From: AandF in the Badger State

Posted by checkmateking02 on Sunday, September 24, 2017 11:20 AM

Welcome to the Forums!

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Toshi

Member since
March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Monday, September 25, 2017 2:46 AM

Welcome to FSM Forums!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world. Mrs. Toshi

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Tanker - Builder

Member since
June 2014
From: New Braunfels , Texas

Posted by Tanker - Builder on Monday, September 25, 2017 8:36 AM

Hello Lieutenant !

Sir ! May I speak freely ! Bet you had enough of that in service didn't you ? LOL.LOL. Now for those instructions . I would recommend going to the Auto threads OR going to our sister Mag , and asking there . Both sites have very enthusiastic folks willing to help .

If you aren't sure , the sister mag is Scale Auto and it's also a Kalmbach Publication .Try www.scaleauutomag.com and go to " How Can I get " ....

This should get you an option . Oh , Sir ! Welcome aboard ! Tanker - Builder