[Florin]

Hey guys, I met a local collector refocusing his collection and was able to get no less than 6 models from him. The choice was between these models or the CMC Porsche 901 (pricewise) and I opted for these, since some of them are getting difficult to find. I figured that the 901 can wait till March.

I don't usually buy more than 2 cars at a time, but I couldn't pass the deal.

Here they are, each will get its own presentation thread tomorrow.

This haul and the Nurnberg show announcements lit up the spark (yet again) for the hobby, for me.

[simondc07]

Great haul and for the price of the CMC 901 that is fantastic value. Very jealous

[Teejay]

Great finds! The Lambo 5000 S and the Diablo GTR are getting very expensive!! Ver y good choice you made, the 901 is beautiful (I have a blue one and love it) but will be in the market for a long time...

[[KRAFTIG]]

That's a great haul. Is the $60 a model? Love the Countach and GTR! Take some pics of the Mercedes G55 AMG, looks like an interesting SUV.

[initiald]

Congrats. Diablo GTR, Carrera GT and the 300 SL are great additions.

[Florin]

Thanks guys! You are right, initiald the CGT is amazing and weighs a Metric ton, LOL...

[mairandeddy]

You lucky man Florin - you could sell half of them and buy your CMC!!

[winstoncds]

Nice additions Florin. Congratulations.
Edit: I seen you celebrating your purchases or is it to forget the damage to the bank balance?

This post has been edited by winstoncds: 07 February 2010 - 10:00 AM

[[KRAFTIG]]

winstoncds, on 07 February 2010 - 10:59 AM, said:

Edit: I seen you celebrating your purchases or is it to forget the damage to the bank balance?

I noticed that too!

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[Florin]

Thanks Eddie, they are here to stay.

Sharp eye, Winston. Actually I am celebrating a little more than that; After a pretty bad year (2009), namely the business venture that I tried to start up did not succeed, I started looking for a job. And after numerous interviews and frustration, I ended up with 2 job offers last week. I am starting my new job tomorrow and that coincides with the addition of these models.

It called for a single malt

[winstoncds]

Congratulations on your new job too Florin. That indeed calls for a celebration. All the very best and do well.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Florin, on 07 February 2010 - 11:04 AM, said:

Thanks Eddie, they are here to stay.

Sharp eye, Winston. Actually I am celebrating a little more than that; After a pretty bad year (2009), namely the business venture that I tried to start up did not succeed, I started looking for a job. And after numerous interviews and frustration, I ended up with 2 job offers last week. I am starting my new job tomorrow and that coincides with the addition of these models.

It called for a single malt

Congrats Florin, I'll drink to that

What type of business did you try to start up if you don't mind me asking?

[Florin]

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Congrats Florin, I'll drink to that

What type of business did you try to start up if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks, Dav! Not at all, after spending almost 10 years in the dry ingredient handling equipment field (namely feeders, bulk bag loaders/unloaders, screw conveyors, etc), I started up a business (partnership) with my co worker - an engineer. We made a few screw feeders and other pieces of equipment. But times were tough and dealing with capital projects nowadays isn't exactly easy.

winstoncds, on 07 February 2010 - 10:07 AM, said:

Congratulations on your new job too Florin. That indeed calls for a celebration. All the very best and do well.

Thank you, Winston! It was a much needed change in my life and deciding to change industries after 10+ years was a tough decision...

[[KRAFTIG]]

Florin, on 07 February 2010 - 11:14 AM, said:

Thanks, Dav! Not at all, after spending almost 10 years in the dry ingredient handling equipment field (namely feeders, bulk bag loaders/unloaders, screw conveyors, etc), I started up a business (partnership) with my co worker - an engineer. We made a few screw feeders and other pieces of equipment. But times were tough and dealing with capital projects nowadays isn't exactly easy.

Hey, I give you props for trying it! I wish I had the courage and more capital to start my own business. Lot's of ideas, but family, mortgage and expenses (not to mention this hobby) always makes you think twice...

[Florin]

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Hey, I give you props for trying it! I wish I had the courage and more capital to start my own business. Lot's of ideas, but family, mortgage and expenses (not to mention this hobby) always makes you think twice...

Thanks. I did have a great supporter (my wife). Without her, it wouldn't have been possible.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Florin, on 07 February 2010 - 11:24 AM, said:

Thanks. I did have a great supporter (my wife). Without her, it wouldn't have been possible.

As they say, behind every great man there has to be a great woman - I think that's how it goes

[initiald]

Florin, on 07 February 2010 - 10:47 PM, said:

Thanks guys! You are right, initiald the CGT is amazing and weighs a Metric ton, LOL...

Yes, it is one of my heaviest models in 1/18. Perhaps the other one that can rival it is the Kyosho DE WTCC 2006 Andy Priaulx.

[twenty3]

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As they say, behind every great man there has to be a great woman - I think that's how it goes

I bow to this...


Congrats Florin on your haul! Lucky you! and to your new job as well!

[Florin]

twenty3, on 08 February 2010 - 07:33 AM, said:

I bow to this...


Congrats Florin on your haul! Lucky you! and to your new job as well!

Thank you, Sir!

[MajorChipHazard]

Awesome haul you got there,Im loving the Lambo's you got.Congrats :occasion14:

[johneli1]

I'd kill for a Black Kyosho LP500 right now!

[MinneCarFreak]

Awesome haul :) Post pics of em please :)

[Alex230]

Cool adds Florin!

Pics with PMA Carrera GT please

[Florin]

Thanks Alex! I will put some up on the weekend (both here and on Miniauto)