Astute: what a mess box!
Hi, here my nib Astute.
This car is a master piece and a must have.
I found this car in a local hobby shop and will stay nib until I'll move in a bigger home, don't know when. Then it will became a shelf queen.
The box and the model is in excellent condition but everything is covered with spare parts fitted in the box. Please don't ask me to open the box and move out the spares, it would be a nightmare put all these parts in the box again.
This Astute, as his sister Super Astute, will be fitted with ball bearings all around, also the not so cheap 730, and with Hi Cap Dampers. This is my 3th Astute, one NIB, one New built, one runner.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that the car was purchased and brought back to the store a couple of days later. The customer did not like it and took another model in exchange. He lost some money because of the blister open. The kit is then remained unsold as 'used' for years in the shop until my arrival. That's why I paid it very few money.
The Boxart.
The box with spares.
It's a mess. There's the model somewhere down.
Beautiful!
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Super Astute: an improved Astute with slippery clutch.
Comments
Thommo
What a fantastic find. This one has gone to the right person for sure ! Well done.
MetBoy
I am super jealous of the spares!! I am still hunting down the last few bits I need for mine. Notice there are some ominously empty blisters hidden there. Is it NIB under all that? I would have to get it all out to see!
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jeekelemental
Bel colpo!
sunnyjai
Looking forward to the finished masterpiece! Love em' once they are hopped up. Keep us posted! Cheers
kontemax
Yes, the car is still nib, some of the blister was opened by previous owner but the car has never been built. I forgot to mention that the car was purchased and brought back to the store a couple of days later. The customer did not like it and took another model in exchange for losing money because of the blister open. The kit is then remained unsold as 'used' for years in the shop until my arrival. That's why I paid very little money. Anyway thanks for you nice comments.
ipkiss
I found a guy who sells the 730 ball bearings cheaply £22.50 for 50 on ebay - [Click here] - i hope this helps keep the cost down for you too
MAD-BEE
Very nice mate!
kontemax
Thank you all for the comments. And thank you for the link, I've 2 Astute and 1 Super Astute to fill with 730 ball bearings...
Crash Cramer
Wow, that does look like a mess, but nothing a little time won't sort out. I love the HPI wheels from back then. I will trade you a set in another color for those white ones.
Tamiya Era
Lovely kit and i like the goooooods inside it
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