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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 21, 2003 5:27 PM

Thanks for noticing my abscence Don!!!!!!!!!

Actually, since starting truck driving school, i havn't had any REAL time to myself!! Plus the fact i am trying to get a few projectsa finished, and some more paint bought before i start the F1!!

I was also waiting for my airbrush to come , and it has...

hopefully over the thanksgiving break i will start the Williams....

how is everyone else doing?????

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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 21, 2003 8:44 PM

Waiting. . .Waiting. . .Waiting.

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 Friday, November 21, 2003 10:01 PM

Yeah Don MO-BILE as in LA.....as in the armpit of the gulfcoast! Yeah they have a Hobby Town over there Im friends with the owner....they also have another LHS(Mainly Train crap) Sorry I just dont do the train thing!

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, November 21, 2003 11:16 PM

Kit ordered from HLJ not 10 minutes ago along with the Studio 27 detail set. However I probably won't be starting it until Christmas-New Year as I've several other projects I need to finish

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 Saturday, November 22, 2003 12:28 PM

COOL Nicholma,
How long did it take to get to you? I ordered mine from HLJ a few days ago. . .
Chris, when I was in LA the HobbyTown in the mall closed up and went away. . .the hobby shop that was left was mainly RC.
The HobbyTown we had here did the same thing, just closed up and went away. Had a one day sale with everything 20-30% off. . .odd how so much stuff had my name on it with a special order tag. Never got the call on it and was told more than once the order was cancelled by the vendor. . .wonder why they closed up?

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 Tuesday, November 25, 2003 7:47 PM

well??? any progress yet????

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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 25, 2003 7:59 PM

None here.
No model to work on as of 11.25.03. . .
Long weekend coming, I hope to see it soon.

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 Wednesday, November 26, 2003 1:16 AM

Well I got half an hour on Monday night working on a 312PB's windscreen, but I don't suppose that counts!!

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 9:44 PM

Is anyone still intersted in this CBP??????

Just checking!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 11:09 PM

I have the kit....its just sitting there right now though

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, November 28, 2003 11:46 PM

Get to it man!!!!! what are you waiting for???

ROFL

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 29, 2003 3:20 PM

Ummmmm Christmas!

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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 29, 2003 3:43 PM

I'm still waiting for my kit to show up!!
This is really a comedy.
I can't seem to get the kit to my house.
As soon as it shows up I will see the darn thing everywhere and for less money, but for now. . .no luck.

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 Saturday, November 29, 2003 6:29 PM

I'mreally sorry to hear every one having so much trouble getting there kits!!!

I ordered mine from MegaHobby, and got it in less then a week fromplacing the order!!!!

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:14 AM

Oh be quiet!
A real nice guy would have ordered us all one, or two.
Have you started on it Ron?

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 Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:27 AM

LOL don, trust me, if i hadyhe money, i would!!!!

yes, i started primering and started assembling a few peices to get them ready for painting!!!

Man what akit, soooooooooo many peices!!!!!!!!!!

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Monday, December 1, 2003 10:21 AM

aaaaaaaagggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

I'm hoping this thing shows up soon, I'm getting the feeling they shipped it via "toss it in the ocean and let the currents take it to North America"...

_________________ "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 Monday, December 1, 2003 12:22 PM

Well it is somewhat refreshing to know....that Im not the only one who had trouble getting mine, Im sitting here at the shop now looking at it...your right RON lots a pieces...Maybe I'll remember to take it home with me today so I can start prepping it tonight.....Im not really in a huge hurry. I planned on doing a lot of the work over the Christmas Holidays while Diane is on Vacation and Heathers out of School....Especially since I dont believe were going to VA for Christmas...Seems as the family up there will be with other family scattered elsewhere....

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 5:24 AM

I take it you ordered from HLJ too huh Jackal?

Don

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

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 10:06 AM

Yes I did Don, and it was on the front stoop when I got home last night....longest I've ever had to wait for a HLJ order.......ever.

Oh well, I've got it (and my Opel Astra DTM cars)...so I'll clear off the work bench and RTFM for a while.

_________________ "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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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 9:03 PM

I just received my shipping confirmation from HLJ for my FW24!!!
Now when can I expect it???
Oh Joy!!

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, December 3, 2003 10:08 PM

kool, now that most of us have the kit, we can start sharing stories!!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:19 PM

Hmmm, I think I got one of those sitting around somewhere unopened.

Still ok to join in??

Mine would be 100% OOB though no time and money to spare on extras at the moment.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:22 AM

Sure Mad Join the fun! Most of us have had some serious issues getting our kits....

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:02 AM

Don, maybe we should take a sweep and see who's closest, I'll say 9 days from your confirmation date!

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 Thursday, December 4, 2003 9:23 PM

OH Man! NINE DAYS!!
This is day two. . .and counting.

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 Friday, December 5, 2003 1:34 AM

Now we have all purcashed/ordered/waiting/started our FW24 have you heard of the new release by Tamiya of the clear version. It has even more detail eg different wings (Italian GP), including a cast metal fuel tank, more p/e radiator detail etc etc.

Thinks to himself 'As I haven't received an order confirmation from HLJ yet maybe I can ask for it to be put on hold and wait for the clear release....." hmmmmm

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:38 AM

The Site lists it as available already, but the price differs quiet a bit.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:44 AM

I should have checked HLJ first before the above and yes its in stock now at 4300yen. At least with the clear body you won't have the body colour painting issues.

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:50 AM

Might need to take a peek inside the Box at the LHS tonight and see if it is worthwhile to get. Would still paint atleast one half of the Body or all of it.

Now the shock upgrade kit looks enticing, hope the LHS got it in stock.

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