A Strombecker Scarab in 1979 was just a poorly-detailed, clunky old Strombecker kit. It wasn't worth much then. It only got traction because Don Emmons completely reworked one. My buddy wanted it way more than I did. And he's built it, pretty much out of the box. *NM*

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A Strombecker Scarab in 1979 was just a poorly-detailed, clunky old Strombecker kit. It wasn't worth much then. It only got traction because Don Emmons completely reworked one. My buddy wanted it way more than I did. And he's built it, pretty much out of the box. *NM*

In Response To: "... traded a mint Strombecker Scarab"... You must really like that little yellow Porsche. *NM* ()

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How about some old Porsches? *PICS*
- Nicely done! *NM*
- Nice work Terry.....that 917 reminds me that I have the Heller 917 red/white striped version that needs finishing....now where did I put it?......lol. *NM*
- "... traded a mint Strombecker Scarab"... You must really like that little yellow Porsche. *NM*
  - LOTS of work in that one...
  - A Strombecker Scarab in 1979 was just a poorly-detailed, clunky old Strombecker kit. It wasn't worth much then. It only got traction because Don Emmons completely reworked one. My buddy wanted it way more than I did. And he's built it, pretty much out of the box. *NM*
- Re: How about some old Porsches? *PICS*
- Love 'em. *NM*

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