Malibu´s custom models

[Bob/Ohio]

Looks much better green!

Bob

[Malibu]

For the sunny days..

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[zBret]

Very nice Stephan. Neat and clean, I like the tan color choice for the interior as well.


zBret

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Now why didn't Lesney think of that!

Great bit of work there Stephan.

Ghosthunter.

[Tinman]

They really should have used some additional colors on some of the later models.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Anyone arriving here from Mars would think they have stumbled across a bunch of factory colour trials. Great selection Joe. Love the addition of those cross-wire wheel rims, they really do add something sporty to the models.

Ghosthunter.

[Tito]

Groovy. Where did you get the windshields?

Tito

[Tinman]

Groovy. Where did you get the windshields?

Tito

I pick up models at the dollar stores, just for various parts. I can often find maisto models on sale at two for $1 and thus acquire spare parts at a two for one rate. Some generic models can be had three for $1 at the dollar stores.

Here's a brief list (from memory) of parts acquired off these bargain priced models:
Windscreens.
Dump beds.
Tanks in various shaped from different tankers.
Pipes for the pipe truck (from a copy-cat maisto model).
Wrecker booms & hooks.
Flat, dropside and stakeside truck beds.
Interiors.
Various other sundry parts.

[Bob/Ohio]

Joe,
I never thought about picking up some of those off brand toys for parts, etc., good idea!

Bob

[AJR]

I did a 2 door version of the Matchbox MG many years ago (cant find it now), mainly because I owned a real 2 door version. It involved filing off the door detailing, filing the rear side windows further back and repositioning the B pillar at an angle. A lot of work and I didn't make a particularly good job of it as I recall.