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john2

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1/43 Kits
« on: May 14, 2019, 11:17:00 AM »
Prior to the 2000s there were available 1/43 stock car kits, some made by a company called Starter, among others, probably.  I was lost in watercolor painting in those days.

Anyway, I recently built a 1/48 kit of the Stearman biplane,  and want to make a small lean to type hangar for it from craft or popsicle sticks.  I think it would be neat to have a car to go with it, and  would imagine 1/43 would be as close in scale as you can get.  Probably can turn a racer into a street car easily.

So ………………….. anybody got one I could get for a reasonable price ?

Please pm me.
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Marty W

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Re: 1/43 Kits
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2019, 05:17:54 PM »
There are a lot of 1/48 scale car kits out there. Here are some examples...

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=1%2F48+ford+model+kit&_sacat=0&_sop=15

john2

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Re: 1/43 Kits
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2019, 06:07:44 PM »
Thank  you, Marty.  I did not know that.
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john2

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Re: 1/43 Kits
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2019, 06:07:26 AM »
Thanks.  The problem has been solved.

1001 Model Kits has a 1/48 '57  Chevy for $ 12, and $ 15 shipping.  But I found a 1/52 diecast and plastic dump truck at Fred's Dollar Store for $4.77.  I think it is an International.

Anyway I cut  off the dump body, and made it a flat bed. A few details picked out with a tiny brush, and it will be fine for what I need. 
Look to the Lord and His strength -  Seek His face always.
Psalm 105:4