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Granny Gremlin

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So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« on: June 14, 2015, 06:42:16 AM »
... no this isn't about model trains.  The place is also an electronics parts supplky.  I needed some 5V regulators and Testors paint.  Anyway, I was grabbing one of these metal models for my son while there (Star Wars Millenium Falcon) and found this one:
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http://www.fascinations.com/metalearth/Musical/Electric-Bass-Guitar

Not bad.  Pretty accurate too, aside from what appears to be a bolt-on plate on the rear.
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2015, 12:16:47 PM »
On a similar note, I found this picture at a JoAnn's Fabric store a while back................

 
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2015, 12:04:40 PM »


 I have put together their miniature of the Eiffel Tower, it's cute - mind you I still prefer my trains  :)

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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2015, 02:24:30 PM »
I have a Huey put aside...
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2015, 02:38:06 PM »
Quote from: Highlander on June 15, 2015, 02:24:30 PM
I have a Huey put aside...
Bell or Landrover?
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2015, 02:55:08 PM »
Bell 212

Packaging is 3D Metal Works UH-1 1:130 scale, and it's etched with US Army markings...
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2015, 03:03:14 PM »
cool,  a fellow chopper aficionado ?
 
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Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2015, 03:07:05 PM »
I'm associated with 230 Squadron... presently have two books in progress related to them and presently write their association newsletters... so, I guess you could say I have an interest... ;)
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