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that is neat. great job they look great. I too did HO trains and models as a kid. Matter of fact I remember building some cars that were cast metal kits. I keep saying one day I'll get back to building models, probably when the kids are out of the house (I do 2000 - 5000 piece puzzles occasionally to relax now. I do have some cool S-gauge trains. I collect those if I come across them at estate sales.
Your 63 S55 model looks like it can be an old picture of the real thing!
Steven
2004 Marauder Black, loaded
Vortec S/C
4.10s
3500 PI Stall
Kook's headers
476.9 rwhp 385 lbs/tq
KVR's, QA1's, M&Z control arms, rear sway bar
Lidio tune
2004 Suburban Dark Charcoal
1970 W-30 442 convertible twilight Blue
GAME OVER, YOU LOSE!
Who has to dust all that?Originally Posted by 03blackvegas
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I close off all vents, that helps, but I do, it's not that bad.Who has to dust all that?
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Well, my order was cancelled, so it may be a while before I add another.
1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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First retailed 2003 Marauder
Bought 6 June 2002
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Autobahn Marauder
I have a small collection of mainly police models as well. Recently had to sell a good part of it since I moved into a smaller apartment.
2003 Black 300A Dark Charcoal, #499 of 6978 built 06/04/02
3.88 gears, dual fuel propane conversion.
2003 Silver 300B Light Flint, #166 of 417 built 04/22/03
TCE/Wilwood big brake kit, SW headers and cats, Flowmaster mufflers
1999 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Touring Sedan
Dual exhaust, dual fuel propane conversion
2009 Pontiac G8 GT Sport Package
Holden HSV GTS body kit, dual fuel propane conversion
Previously: 2003 Audi A6 Avant | 1999 Ford Fairlane AU
Back in the game!
Thanks guy that brought back memories.
Member # 383.
2003 Marauder Black.
Build 8/13/02
Launched 9/28/02
Sold May 16, 2018
#3,646 of 7,839 black '03
1995 Ford F-150. Mark III 2wd, reg. cab
2011 F-150 Lariat crew cab 4X4 3.5 L twin turbo Ecoboost
Fate rarely call upon us at a monent of our choosing.
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What kit are you looking for? I've got a lot of semi-old kits and a lot of the newer ones. Epically American cars from the 50s to 80s.Well, my order was cancelled, so it may be a while before I add another.
If a million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
~ Anatole France
2004 DTR 54k, Dark Charcoal, heated seats, moonroof, trunk organizer.
Mods: K and N intake, Lido tune, Pro Guard rear bumper, stainless bumper inserts, res delete tips, misc
UncleLar's first DTR
2004 Ford Crown Victoria Sport 100k, black, Dark Charcoal, stock and a zero option car.
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What I thought I had coming was a 1/25 plastic Datsun 2000 Fairlady kit. I'm looking for 2 of those. I've found 1/18 and 1/43 die cast models, but now that I know a 1/25 kit was made I'm holding out for a while.
I had two 1600s, a 1970 and a 1966. Not really a lot of difference between them.
1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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First retailed 2003 Marauder
Bought 6 June 2002
#168
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I've been highly motivated to expand this collection lately and I've added a couple more cars.
This is my 1979 Mustang.
I was able to find a 1990 sherriff's car in 1/64 die cast. It's not perfect, but it makes the point.
More importantly, I upgraded my Marauder S-55 390 car from the slot car to a 1/25th scale model and it looks a lot better than the slot car. I've even tried to get the rust correct.
These two are supposed to be the same color as mine inside and out, but I couldn't get them matched perfectly. They still look OK.
Here they all are laid out in the order I bought them (the real ones that is) (left to right, front to back).
And here they are in the cabinet.
There are still a few I know I can find. The search continues.
1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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First retailed 2003 Marauder
Bought 6 June 2002
#168
Retired
I like your display cabinet. Really nice the way you have everything laid out.
2004 Mercury Marauder - Silver Birch
2003 Mercury Marauder - Dark Blue Pearl
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis LS - Aspen Green
2002 Ford F150 Crew Cab - Silver Metallic
1997 Ford F150 4x4 - Vermillion Red - Silver Frost
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Kirk, I've been looking for a Datsun Fairlady kit. As far as I've been able to find there was a lot made in Japan but there hasn't been any on eBay in a while. I'd send Tom at Spotlighthobbies an email and he can try and find one. Spotlighthobbies is in Grand Rapids and Tom is very, very knowledgeable about model cars. If he can't find one they don't exist.
Www.spotlighthobbies.com
If a million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing.
~ Anatole France
2004 DTR 54k, Dark Charcoal, heated seats, moonroof, trunk organizer.
Mods: K and N intake, Lido tune, Pro Guard rear bumper, stainless bumper inserts, res delete tips, misc
UncleLar's first DTR
2004 Ford Crown Victoria Sport 100k, black, Dark Charcoal, stock and a zero option car.
Member
Thanks. No luck there right now. I think I'll probably end up with a coupe of the 1/18 die-cast 2000 roadsters. Just trying to pace myself.
1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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First retailed 2003 Marauder
Bought 6 June 2002
#168
Member
OK, I bought the Datsun.
This car was important to me. It was my second, I have a lot of great memmories with it (some I couldn't tell here), and it was a really cool car.
I started with this model
And modified to this, copied down to the sheep skin seat covers. Biggest problem is the steering wheel's on the wrong side.
The model didn't come with that cool hard top with the portholes
1963 Marauder S-55, Super Marauder 406
Only factory 406 powered Marauder, and earliest built Marauder documented to still exist.
https://sites.google.com/a/wmich.edu/supermarauder/
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First retailed 2003 Marauder
Bought 6 June 2002
#168
GAME OVER, YOU LOSE!
Probably write your own ticket if you still had it. I liked these better than the Toyota convertible from the Bond movie.
GAME OVER, YOU LOSE!
Front row second from the right- Mercury EXP, something like that?
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