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                        AUTOS - Auto Forum Group Build Tamiya Williams F1 BMW FW24! in 1/20 Scale...

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 4:01 AM
                        Ok was it just me or did that link not work....sure it took me to a site that looked like someone didnt properly know how to write HTML.....but thats about it. Just lines and lines of HTML code and characters but no content...
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, November 8, 2003 8:53 AM
                        Ron,
                        Jackal is correct, do not confuse the wonderful Champ cars with the IRL @#$@ wagons or with the much more great F1 cars.
                        Ask your NASCAR driver how he liked driving the FW24 (Jeff Gordon took the car for a few laps on the Indianapolis F1 Course, and JPM took the Rainbow Chevy for a few also).
                        Granted Jeff would ahve qualified on the F1 grid, but JPM was mere ticks off a front row!
                        The FSM and the SA review of the FW24 seemed identical because they were writen by the same guy. . .and the review was a bit sparse compared to the others reviewed in both mags.
                        Kimi needs to relax, he has a Scot behind him, just like Mika did, and we all know DC is a great number 2, he never has the support of Ron Dennis.
                        Anyway, I'm off to the shop to check for my kit!!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 11:55 AM
                        yea chris, i got the same thing
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 8, 2003 2:33 PM
                        Hold on there cowboy. There aint no rainbows on the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, those are flames!!! They dropped the rainbow a few years ago after a difficult season when they lost their traitor crew cheif Ray Evernham Smile [:)].

                        Also, I don't remeber JPM doing quite that well in the Cup car. Maybe I'm suffering an attack of selective memory syndrome Tongue [:P].

                        Darren
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, November 8, 2003 5:30 PM
                        Selective memory indeed!
                        Well. . .maybe me too, but before JPM even finished old Mike (NASCAR) Joy was saying it would be "easier" for JPM because the Cup Car was so much like the one he drove everyday (???? JPM Does NOT drive a Monte Carlo!!) while Jeffy would be handicaped because of the lack of fenders. . . All said and done, both did very well.
                        Darren. . .I think your telling us Jeff Gordon is not a rainbow warrior any more, now he's a flamer?

                        Sorry I'm out of touch a bit, no FW24 at the hobby shop. . .the distributor is out of them and the same for the Walter Wolf kit I ordered too. Time to get a new distributor!!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        nicholma
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by nicholma on Sunday, November 9, 2003 1:57 AM
                        Try www.interq.or.jp/japan/acustion

                        This will take you to the english page and so the japanese characters won't be transposed to look like rubbish
                        Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 9, 2003 1:41 PM
                        Ok that link worked fine....thanks
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 6:29 PM
                        Hey is anyone still here or did everyone give up.....I called tower and my kit is supposed to be here tomorrow.....Been getting some run around regarding it....first time I have ever had trouble with tower....but come to find out its because of FED EX and not tower!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:50 PM
                        well, chris, i'm just waiting for my kit!!!!


                        then i'll be postin my little fingers off...lol
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 8:51 PM
                        well, chris, i'm just waiting for my kit!!!!


                        then i'll be postin my little fingers off...lol
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:21 AM
                        No kit yet.
                        Still waiting, and waiting,and waiting. . .
                        Going to check the shop tomorrow.
                        Does anyone have any idea why FSM said the MSRP is $24 and change and I can't find it for less than $34?? Must be the supply and demand thing going here, If I was a conspiracy nut I would say FSM and Tamiya are working in tandem to gouge us poor little modelers and take our money.
                        See what happens when I have to wait?

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:50 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        No kit yet.
                        Still waiting, and waiting,and waiting. . .
                        Going to check the shop tomorrow.
                        Does anyone have any idea why FSM said the MSRP is $24 and change and I can't find it for less than $34?? Must be the supply and demand thing going here, If I was a conspiracy nut I would say FSM and Tamiya are working in tandem to gouge us poor little modelers and take our money.
                        See what happens when I have to wait?

                        Don


                        Yeah I get a kick out of this too and have for years....FSM always has used the MSRP pricing in reviews and other things....Its a joke! Really, I have yet to find a new kit...that FSM has done a feature or review on for the price they listed!
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                        der_jackal
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                          December 2002
                        Posted by der_jackal on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 10:36 AM
                        Am Morgen meine Auto versendet aus Japan!!!

                        I had to cancel one of the other items on the order because it was back ordered *mumbles*....or else I'd probably still be waiting for my FW24
                        _________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:33 PM
                        I would gladly pay $34. I can't find it around here for less than $40 Angry [:(!].

                        Darren
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 5:53 PM
                        YEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                        It came!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                        Below is some pics of the un-opened box, and all the "stuff" inside still in it's bags!!

                        Even the box is KOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!


                        Looks REALY challenging!!!!!!!!!!!


                        I have diecided to go OOB, that i think will be hard enough for me!!!!










                        [/img]http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL18/594454/2033905/38034941.jpg[/img]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:20 PM
                        There are24 recommended colors for this kit!!!!

                        plus it came with dry transferes for the tires, chrome/gold foil, and metal transferes!!!
                        way kool kit!!!

                        worth the 40 bucks (includess&h)

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:39 PM
                        they are decals for the tires, not drytransferes.... sorry for the mistake
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 6:47 PM
                        DANG RON looks SWEET.....Well since Tower botched my order really then lied about it I have ordered mine from SH and will be getting it soon hopefully! First time I have had problems with Tower like this but....they screwed the pooch on this one!
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                        der_jackal
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        Posted by der_jackal on Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:04 AM
                        Holy Jumpin' that looks like a purty kit...

                        Thank goodness I have most of December off, looks like I'm going to need it! :)
                        _________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:33 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by der_jackal

                        Holy Jumpin' that looks like a purty kit...

                        Thank goodness I have most of December off, looks like I'm going to need it! :)



                        ROFL I would need more than just one month off !
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, November 13, 2003 6:34 PM
                        No model yet.
                        Hopefully tomorrow.
                        This is getting depressing. . .

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Friday, November 14, 2003 5:01 PM
                        #$^*(! This!
                        I'm going on line. Three weeks and no kit!
                        Not just the Williams either, I ordered the Wolf and the Honda!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 14, 2003 5:39 PM
                        oooooooooooooo The Wolf looks like a nice build!!!!!!!!
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                        nicholma
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by nicholma on Monday, November 17, 2003 12:44 AM
                        I've heard that Scale Motorsport are releasing their detail set for the FW24 early next year as well as their set for the Enzo Ferrari. A bit late for this community build but has any one else heard anything about this rumour.
                        Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Monday, November 17, 2003 5:37 AM
                        Studio 27 already has a detail set out for the FW24.
                        I ordered the Williams FW24 from Hobby link Japan today.
                        We'll see who can get it here in my hands quicker!!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        nicholma
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by nicholma on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 12:57 AM
                        Yes I knew about the Studio 27 set and it was the one I planned to get too because of price and quality. Howver if you really want to go berserk or use your lotto winnings then check out the acustion sets. There are 4 of them and a combined set for only a trifling 18500 yen what's that about US$170???!!!
                        Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, November 18, 2003 5:26 AM
                        Scale Motorsport does a really nice job, however they price themselves right out of my range. Some may think $170 is a fair price and I say buy me one too!!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 6:57 PM
                        I suppose the nasty sound of crickets on this thread is because no one has the kit to start on yet. . .right?
                        I have the confirmation on my order from HLJ, Hope they can get it, The local hobby shop struck out again, third strike called, they are out.

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 8:14 PM
                        Well as you all know TOWER FUBAR'd my order big time....I was over in Mobile on Monday and he didnt have the kit.....so he ordered it for me....it never takes him more than 3-4 days to get anything....So I will HAVE IT in my possesion on Sunday when I go back!
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, November 20, 2003 5:42 AM
                        MOW-BILE?? As in LA?
                        (Lower Alabama to those who have never been there)
                        What do you do in Mobile?
                        Is there still a hobby shop there?
                        I was in Beautiful Mobile from 1984-1989.
                        Anyhow, Moe must be just gluing like crazy since we haven't heard from him and we know he has the kit!

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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