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Old 11-26-2001, 12:30 AM   #1
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Got confirmation on my order from HLJ

Can't wait to get my Alpina...

my current proj 911GT3 stalled due to lack of primer
-chassis and interior complete
-head and taillights painted properly
-body primed once
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Old 12-05-2001, 02:16 PM   #2
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Today the item have been shipped from Japan
One week from the moment I posted my order on web site
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Old 12-05-2001, 04:34 PM   #3
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I just got confirmation today too! My stuff is on the way!

Shipping was dear though, 4800 yen!
I guess it is the price you pay for air mail!
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Old 12-05-2001, 05:36 PM   #4
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in my case shipping was half of model itself which is 2500
(1050 yen)
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Old 12-05-2001, 09:38 PM   #5
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Its a real bastard the shipping costs are so much. The money i save buying the model from HLJ ........ends up being the same price as getting it from here
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Old 12-05-2001, 11:38 PM   #6
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It's approximately the same
but in my case HLJ is the only way get some models
another is ebay
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Old 12-06-2001, 06:04 AM   #7
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It's approximately the same
but in my case HLJ is the only way get some models
another is ebay
Yeah, same for me! I am buying models I wouldn't have a chance of getting here!
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Old 12-10-2001, 12:29 PM   #8
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Today the item have been shipped from Japan

I got it!!! Fish on!
I already opened the box. Everything carefully packed.
Lot of details! Engine and transmission details, hood and trunk opens
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Old 12-10-2001, 12:42 PM   #9
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Today the item have been shipped from Japan

I got it!!! Fish on!
I already opened the box. Everything carefully packed.
Lot of details! Engine and transmission details, hood and trunk opens
I got mine today too! Kewl!

You gonna show any pics?
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Old 12-10-2001, 03:23 PM   #10
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You gonna show any pics?

Which pics? I have no digicam so it takes a long time to waste all
film(c)Jay in my camera
but I'll try to imprint building progress as possible
what have you got from HLJ?
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Old 12-10-2001, 03:53 PM   #11
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This was a biggie, with a lot of it for friends.
Ales took 2 kits, the Ghia and the Merc 190. An Alfa GTV was for another mate.

This is my lot!

Lancer EVO VII Monster RS
2 sets of wheels
Various putty and fillers.
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Old 12-10-2001, 03:55 PM   #12
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And finally, I love this!

A 1/24 scale HKS Super Dragger silencer!
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A 1/24 scale HKS Super Dragger silencer!

Wow! you gonna build true "rice rocket"?
How 'bout lowered Integra on 18" rims?
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Dan.....Could you take a close up pic of the rims for me please. I want to get some more and i want to see what they look like from one of your pics.
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Old 12-10-2001, 05:09 PM   #15
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A 1/24 scale HKS Super Dragger silencer!

Wow! you gonna build true "rice rocket"?
How 'bout lowered Integra on 18" rims?
It's for my Supra.
Bigger Turbos, 18" rims. Black and low!
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