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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Granny Gremlin on June 14, 2015, 07:42:16 AM

Title: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: Granny Gremlin on June 14, 2015, 07:42:16 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.
Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: Grog on June 14, 2015, 01:16:47 PM
On a similar note, I found this picture at a JoAnn's Fabric store a while back................

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af119/Grog_03/TOBSigPic_zps4abaf5fe.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/Grog_03/media/TOBSigPic_zps4abaf5fe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: TBird1958 on June 15, 2015, 01:04:40 PM


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

Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: Highlander on June 15, 2015, 03:24:30 PM
I have a Huey put aside...
Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: wellREDman on June 16, 2015, 03:38:06 PM
Quote from: Highlander on June 15, 2015, 03:24:30 PM
I have a Huey put aside...
Bell or Landrover?
Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: Highlander on June 16, 2015, 03:55:08 PM
Bell 212

Packaging is 3D Metal Works UH-1 1:130 scale, and it's etched with US Army markings...
Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: wellREDman on June 16, 2015, 04:03:14 PM
cool,  a fellow chopper aficionado ?

Title: Re: So the other day, down at the hobby shop...
Post by: Highlander on June 16, 2015, 04:07:05 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... ;)