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Post by indycals on Apr 18, 2016 0:52:05 GMT -5
I recently acquired this kit and it was recommended that I use Herb Deeks wire wheels, but it seems like they are no longer produced? Does anybody have a set, or other wire wheels (or wheels and tires) that will work with this kit? BTW, for those of you that have this kit, I'll be doing some 'updates' for it. It's a decent kit for the price, but the engine and cockpit could use some help  |
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Post by indydog on Apr 18, 2016 1:01:01 GMT -5
Michael, You can still get those from Herb through his Ebay store: stores.ebay.com/Herb-Deeks-Retro?_rdc=1He currently has an auction for the Borrani type wheels. Not sure what the 158 used. (He also has an auction running that Patrick might be interested in ) |
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Post by indydog on Apr 18, 2016 6:39:57 GMT -5
BTW, for those of you that have this kit, I'll be doing some 'updates' for it. It's a decent kit for the price, but the engine and cockpit could use some help That would be sweet! Any chance of updates for the Talbot-Lago? |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Apr 18, 2016 8:02:50 GMT -5
BTW, for those of you that have this kit, I'll be doing some 'updates' for it. It's a decent kit for the price, but the engine and cockpit could use some help I have one and it would be nice to have some upgrades for it. Sandy |
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Post by chaparral66 on Apr 18, 2016 9:37:50 GMT -5
Herb shows up at San Diego swap meets at Gillespie Field every year so he's still in business, don't know where his residence is though.
John
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Post by hurtubise56 on Apr 18, 2016 9:55:17 GMT -5
Sorry, Michael, I should have given you his e-Bay ID: deeks2
Glad you like the kit, update parts would be great!
Brian
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Post by pje on Apr 18, 2016 11:33:06 GMT -5
Michael, I've got a very old snail mail address for him in California, but first I would try to contact him via a question on EBay. If you're going to do update parts for that model I would think that there would be a increased market for Herb's wire wheels.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by indycals on Apr 18, 2016 13:12:35 GMT -5
The eBay link was perfect - wheels have been ordered. Thanks!
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Post by indycals on Apr 18, 2016 13:51:45 GMT -5
No plans to do the Talbot as I don't have that kit, but if I get it and if there is sufficient reference material I would definitely be open to doing something with it.
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Post by jamesharvey on Apr 18, 2016 17:26:42 GMT -5
Are you talking about the Heller Talbot Lago 4.5? Did one of these ever run at Indy? At any rate, I have this kit that I bought in France years ago and have never built. I have opened the box but never opened the sealed plastic around the parts. Is anyone interested?
Thanks,
Jim
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Post by indycals on Apr 23, 2016 23:08:04 GMT -5
Got the Herb Deeks wheels - look like a nice, much needed addition to the Merit kit!
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Post by pje on Apr 29, 2016 12:43:41 GMT -5
I picked up the double kit of the Alfa Romeo and Talbot-Lago last weekend in Seattle. You can count me in for anything you create for either kit. Will there be decals for the Alfa too?
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Patrick on Apr 29, 2016 19:03:09 GMT -5
The Heller kit is above and beyond the old Merit Lago!I did a Merit one a long time ago. I'd like to do Johnny Claes' yellow Lago from a Heller kit...someday.
Patrick
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Post by pje on Apr 30, 2016 0:00:25 GMT -5
I have heard that the Heller kit is much better and that it will be rereleased sometime this year. I've seen a couple of photos of the yellow car but haven't studied the history of it yet.
Paul Erlendson
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