Happy Halloween!
Friday, October 31. 2008
• 1:24 Scale
• Rubber Tires
• 7 Inches Long
• Opening Hood
• Opening Doors
• Working Steering System
• 427 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine
• Exclusive Color
• Available at www.Motormint.com
New Product Bulletin: 1967 Corvette Sting Ray by National Motor Museum Mint
Wednesday, October 29. 2008• 1:24 Scale
• Rubber Tires
• 7 Inches Long
• Opening Hood
• Opening Doors
• Working Steering System
• 427 Cubic Inch V-8 Engine
• Exclusive Color
• Available at www.Motormint.com
Cool Bumblebee Costume
Thursday, October 23. 2008
Just in time for Halloween:
More photos and a writeup about hte costume are available at SlashFilm.com
More photos and a writeup about hte costume are available at SlashFilm.com
Guest Gallery Update
Sunday, October 19. 2008
Three modelers have sent in new photos: check out the latest by Farmboy, Ricky, and Rustbucket in the Guest Gallery!
Bob Paeth
Thursday, October 16. 2008
Although Bob Paeth may not be known to many outside of the hobby, his name is rightly held in high esteem among anyone who has put glue to plastic. He was one of the first scale model customizers, the man responsible for nearly ninety kits produced by Revell from 1963 to 1970 (often considered the Golden Age of modeling), author of over 100 articles for Model Car Science and Car Model magazines, founder of the Portland Classic Model Car Contest, and one of the founders of SABA (the Scale Auto Builders Association). Although I did not have the opportunity to meet him personally, his work was well known to all of us. Jim Haught of Scale Auto said, "The word 'icon' is overused, but I certainly think it applies here." Mr. Paeth truly was an icon, and his passing marks a sad day for all of us in this hobby.
You can read more about him and his work here.
More Items Added to Sale Pages
Tuesday, October 14. 2008
Two more items have been added to the Sale pages: a Batman: The Animated Series 1/25 scale conversion kit, and a 1/18 scale Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe.
Guest Gallery Update
Monday, October 13. 2008
Model Show Tomorrow at Albany HobbyTown USA
Friday, October 10. 2008
If you'll be in or near Albany, NY tomorrow, swing by the HobbyTown USA in the Kohls Plaza for a model show. I'll be there with the Bourne Mini, and I'll post photos from the event tomorrow night.
New Tip of the Month
Thursday, October 9. 2008
Well, my first idea for this month's Tip of the Month didn't quite work out. Fortunately, I have plenty of other options to post while I get the next video sorted out. So although it wasn't my original plan for this month, October's tip is now online.
1977 Batmobile
Monday, October 6. 2008
Continuing my effort to bulk up the 1970s in my Batmobile collection, I have just finished a model based on the car that appeared in Batman #288. Based on the Ligier JS2 from Blue Tank, this was a pretty quick & fun build.
And no, I haven't forgotten about October's Tip of the Month: I'm working on the final edits, and it should be up tomorrow.
And no, I haven't forgotten about October's Tip of the Month: I'm working on the final edits, and it should be up tomorrow.
He Is Iron Man
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
Turns out the the DVD/Blu-Ray release of his movie wasn't the only big Iron Man news this week. Take a look at this monster, to be released Q2 2009 by Hot Toys:
Specs include:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized Mark 1 in bulky and crudely design
- Stands approximate 30 cm tall
- Over 36 points of articulations
- Steel-like painting
- Dressed in Tony Stark accurate costume and Hot Toys’ TrueType figure inside Mark 1 armor
- Helmet that has a raising face- plate revealing the face of Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK (unique and new head sculpt!)
- Special features on the MARK 1 armor:
- Light up glowing heart and red button on left forearm (battery operated)
- Real – like build in flame thrower
- Working forearm missile launcher
- Two pairs of Interchangeable hands
More photos are available here.
Specs include:
- Authentic and detailed fully realized Mark 1 in bulky and crudely design
- Stands approximate 30 cm tall
- Over 36 points of articulations
- Steel-like painting
- Dressed in Tony Stark accurate costume and Hot Toys’ TrueType figure inside Mark 1 armor
- Helmet that has a raising face- plate revealing the face of Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK (unique and new head sculpt!)
- Special features on the MARK 1 armor:
- Light up glowing heart and red button on left forearm (battery operated)
- Real – like build in flame thrower
- Working forearm missile launcher
- Two pairs of Interchangeable hands
More photos are available here.