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Title: Car Model
Post by: James Buchan on August 30, 2004, 06:50:41 PM

Hey, I have a large scale VW oval/Split window model that I have had for years. When I bought it (at a garage sale) the guy had started to put the engine together (3 or 4 small pieces) I am wondering if anyone out there has any idea if models are worth anything and if so is it a good idea to leave them unbuilt for that purpose? I am kinda getting the itch to build it....

Title: Car Model
Post by: Shane on August 30, 2004, 06:59:33 PM

Build the Damn thing!!! Like your gonna sell it!! Why dont you take it to work and build it. then you will like your job again ;)
 Maybe you get the guys in the shop to build it for YA!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  

Title: Car Model
Post by: Matt on August 30, 2004, 08:32:59 PM

Dude, it's a frickin plastic model kit. You're not going to retire from the proceeds of that sale. Build it.

Title: Car Model
Post by: silas on August 31, 2004, 05:31:24 PM

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Build the Damn thing!!!

allright then.

lets start a pool to see who can guess how long it will take james to build this car. :lol:

i'm in for $5 and i think it'll take him 1 1/4 years to build.

Title: Car Model
Post by: Chris on August 31, 2004, 05:34:01 PM

is that with or without glue?
 

Title: Car Model
Post by: silas on August 31, 2004, 05:36:03 PM

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is that with or without glue?

is james old enough to play with glue? :P  

Title: Car Model
Post by: Chris on August 31, 2004, 05:38:13 PM

depends if he can get the bag off his head!

Title: Car Model
Post by: jason_hamilton on September 01, 2004, 09:34:50 AM

I'm guessing it's a 1:12 scale kit by Revell of Germany. Out of production, but not particularly rare. First issued in the late 80's, it was probably $75.00 CAD new. Once started, it's way devalued, and essentially, you're the kind of guy it would be worth anything to. Build it and enjoy it.

Title: Car Model
Post by: James Buchan on September 01, 2004, 10:01:48 AM

Thanks Jason, it is in fact a 1:16th scale revell out of germany, sticker price on it is 82.29CDN
Model # 7488
Trademark on it is 1991