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• How come we can get a big '65 or '66 Chevy (Impala), Buick (wildcat) and Pontiac (2+2), but no big Olds from AMT?? *NM*
  • A chopped up circle track racer doesn't really count. However, we do get the '70 Impala though. *NM*
  • Was there even a kit of the big Olds back in the day?
• Think I'd better start tidying my bench for that 24 hour build. *PIC*
• Air Brush question please. I decanted Tamiya semi-gloss black and sprayed it through my AB. The finish of the black is flatter, less shine, than when I spray straight from the can. Is this normal or am I using the AB incorrectly in some way? Thanks. *NM*
  • Too much pressure, not enough fluid. Try an adjustment. *NM*
• Are Model Martin and Aardvark Models still in business? *NM*
• Ideas: If you were going to upgrade the AMT 63 Corvette chassis, what would you use?
  • The Monogram/Revell 67 Corvette chassis might work. *NM*
  • Upgrqde? I don'y know, one of my clowest friends since first grqade bought a '63 327 four speed coinvertible just as we were graduating from h.s. in '70
  • The MPC '67 Corvette chassis might fit better than the Revellograms, unless one of those was actually 1/25 scale instead of Monogram's "heritage" 12/4 scale.
    • Revellograms is 1/24th and I've tried converting that but nothing fits *NM*
      • I don't think so, see PICS inside.
    • The MPC '67 Corvette chassis might work, but the front radiator area is squished down. Plus the latest ones you can get are pretty worn out molding wise. *NM*
  • As many of those I've built you'd think I would have tried to mix an AMT with a Revell. The lines are basically the same but a completely different animal. The interior would be you most challenging part of the upgrade the body is doable but lots of body work. *NM*
    • I agree about the interior, that is why I am using the interior from the Revell snap 63! It's a pretty easy swap. I think I am using the basic interior pan from the Revell 67 and modifying the door panels, dash, and seats from the snap kits. It is actually a pretty easy swap
  • You can try the chassis only but I don't think that any of the Revell 67's come with a small block.... Wonder if that chassis alone would work I'd like to know myself for future reference. *NM*
    • Yes it will, see some of the pics I've posted. I should get back to these builds very soon! *NM*
  • Ill need someone to nag me but if you hybridize the MPC '67 and '75 you will get it close
  • I am actually doing this conversion on both the 63 Stingray and coupe. The ONLY way to go is the Revell/Monogram 67 Corvette frame. I am also using the door panels, seats, and dash from the Revell snap kits. (PICS)
  • Thanks everyone. The Revell underside looks to be way better - wow - what a difference. *NM*
• Airbrush experts - Crescendo 175 Question
• Hey guys I am humbling myself and asking for help. I am in need of the rear glass for the Revell or Revell/Monogram Viper GTS kit (snap tite version may fit also but not sure).
• Here's another old build of mine, built in '92, the Monogram 1/24 Bugatti Royale Double Berlin......
  • Great to see classic car models built. Well done *NM*
  • Wasn't that Italeri? It wasn't Monogram. And that is a beautiful job. *NM*
    • Yes, Scalemates says Italeri but also issued by Testors a time or two *NM*
    • Yeah, I think you're right, Italeri, not Monogram *NM*
  • Very nicely done and yes it's great to see those classics built, and bult well! *NM*
  • Beautiful! Nice job on the striping! Cool that it’s still in great shape too! *NM*
  • Looks nice! *NM*
  • Nice. The kit is supposed to be reissued this year for those who want to try one. *NM*
  • Looks like the second pic was before cleanup and red stripes on the wheels. I like the added touch. *NM*
    • Yeah, you're right. I added the red stripes years later after it was built. *NM*
• The March Scale Auto has an article on building a detailed "Starsky and Hutch" Torino. The info is interesting and useful even if you're not building that exact car.
  • "Scale Auto"????? *NM*
    • The magazine Fine Scale Models is what I should have said, of course. oops! *NM*
• Another Model Mag: SCALE MODEL LIFE by Bruce Kimball. Very good step-by-step builds/reviews. Excellent PIX, professionally done. *NM*
  • First I've heard of it! I looked it up. *NM*
• Good morning from Las Vegas....PIC
  • Well in SE MI, we've got you beat with 2.9 inches of new snow. *NM*
    • You SHOULD have us beat! Michigan, right? We have 2" here at the house. Received our annual rainfall and snowfall within 24 hours.😀 *NM*
  • What happens in Vegas BETTER stay in Vegas... *NM*
    • Snow is so rare here in So. Mississippi, it brings everything to a halt, and we've not seen any since
  • Better you than me!! *NM*
  • Re: Now that's weird! I've been...
    • Been here 20+ years. Had snow here at the house 3 or 4 times. *NM*
  • Well Rich, look on the bright side, it won't stay so you won't have to shovel it any more than you have lawn to mow in Summer... LOL... BTW did you tell your house insurance you have a hydrant on your property? *NM*
    • Ray, been looking on the bright side 20+ years. A number of years ago we received about 4". I built a couple of snowmen on either side of the garage. Gone the next day. The hydrant is actually right on the lot line between me and my neighbor. My insurance company knows.
  • Meanwhile, southern middle Tennessee is forecast to hit 63 today. *NM*
  • Went out to LV for Christmas one year, started snowing, some kids there from LA had never seen snow before & were playing in it. Cool to see. *NM*
    • Hi Al! How ya doin'? Probably been 30+ years, right? Since we've been here met a number of people who'd never seen snow. Mt. Charleston skiing is less than an hour from the house. We both lived with snow 50+ years. This 2" is plenty for a couple days. *NM*
  • Re: Looks like left over snow from Mount Charleston. *NM*
  • We were out that way for Christmas in 2008. Same thing happened. By mid afternoon it was all gone. *NM*
    • Speaking of snow I just looked outside. Snow is coming down and the ground is all white! 8^) *NM*
  • I love how quiet the world seems after a snowfall, though you might need a bit more coverage to get the full effect. We got the full treatment overnight, nice not having to drive to work in it *NM*
  • Someone's been busy with those spray cans! *NM*
• Here's a kit that piques my interest...PICS
  • Terry Jessee (maybe also Cliff Read) has shown us a similar vehicle in 1/32 but this is the first time I've seen one in 1/24... The 1/32 is also a longer wheelbase IIRC... *NM*
    • Re:(PICS) Yes, Here's the 1/32 Mazda K360 by Arii
  • Cute scooter, but a deathtrap that one would think could never pass safety regs for U.S. Check out the structure... *PIC*
    • Re: Most restored vehicles from the '50s & '60s are death-traps...hot rods, motorcycles, muscle cars, antique cars, etc. That doesn't seem to stop us from enjoying them......
      • Re: I don't agree with that statement as today's cars aren't "bulletproff" but just have a lot more un needed gizmos. *NM*
        • Making them out of tinfoil and plastic to keep the weight down for better gas mileage *NM*
          • I loved my '68 Cutlass Cruiser (non-vista long roof). But driving it in Chicago in 2021 would be a death wish. *NM*
          • They problem with older cars is they are stiff. Newer cars shed velocity by crumpling. Still would drive one of my Imperials anywhere as long as they are in good order. *NM*
            • I hear you on the cars being in good order. But I think traffic is both faster & tighter. A car with drum brakes, boat like handling, delayed acceleration would fare better that a Model T by only a little bit in causing an accident. *NM*
      • Nice collection! I can’t imagine how one might get parts to restore them, but they do look complete and ready to run, awesome! *NM*
      • Last time I was in Larry's garage, I could see that taking a car out was like playing Tetris... LOL *NM*
    • Home markets where these are sold... a paved road is a luxury
    • Looks about as safe as the 5hp. Btiggs and Stratton powered go-carts we use to ride arounf our neighbohood- not street legal of course , but then none of us was old enough to have driver's license anyway? *NM*
  • That's why the little girl is crying. "Daddy, please don't make me ride in that thing again!" *NM*
  • Why I enjoy coming here? This board is a whoot.....PIC
    • ;^) *NM*
  • Cool! Must be tiny, and the front reminds me of the Subaru 360, another car of infamy! A similar tuktuk is on my build list, got some drawings... *NM*
  • Now that would be a real hoot to build--can't quite get to $40 for it, though... *NM*
  • Cute but really needs a Hemi in it! Don't ya think? *NM*
    • No, I don't. That is the koolest kit I have seen in a long time. Miles above another Corvette or 57 Chevy *NM*
      • $40 + $35 shipping. Have to pass unless surprise windfall.😀 *NM*
• Off the Bench! AMT 1963 Ford Galaxie Convertible Custom (PICS)
  • Very nice custom. *NM*
  • That came out great! Nice save! *NM*
  • Ditto!!! *NM*
  • I like it! *NM*
  • Cool ! *NM*
• How can a brand new unopened kit come to me from Ukraine for $10.50 shipping and a single $1.99 bumper cost $30.84 shipping from the USA to Canada???
  • I think there is a lot of sur charges put on internatioal shipping from Canada. I have paid $20 for shipping from there. Another thing I think is greed. I aways wonder when I see a kit advertised for a very low price, I look at what they want for shipping, lots of times they
  • When you are shipping to a future 3rd world country(Canada) its going to be expensive..Province to province takes 3 weeks and is huge money..I sent Christmas cards to grand kids in Minneapolis from Winnipeg in first week of December and they still haven't arrived..I could
    • Why would you cal Canada a future third world country? I live in Winnipeg and am proud to be Canadian. *NM*
    • “Border closed” - pandemic - mail is impacted, big time! Just reported a whole shift off at Gateway postal facility, it’s a big worry in the city, maybe not for you luckily. And another proud Canadian here, life is good, count your blessings! *NM*
  • I just paid $51 to a kit to a friend over the north border.... Never made sense to me those cost USA to Canada. Oh and it took almost 3 weeks *NM*
    • Re: Sent a Christmas card to a friend of the wife's to Canada. Mailed Dec. 21. Yesterday, got word from her that it had just arrived. Across town takes 3 to 4 days. *NM*
      • Sent a 1st class letter to Pennsylvania December 14. Letter arrived January 22. Took 40 days! *NM*
  • That global shipping from the bay wont let sellers to combine shipping and are charging duties that normally were never charged that often with regular USPS. more...
  • I’ve had good luck with shipping from Europe, and shipping from Britain is very reasonable too, weird *NM*
  • I just got some calendars from Canada yesterday. Posted early November.
• Starliner Flyer *PIC*
  • Looks good Steve. *NM*
  • Now that's thinking outside the box! *NM*
  • Fantomas' other white car. *NM*
• Hey, Scott Liggett.... the hood and scoop arrived today. Thanks so much! Can't wait to start mocking it up on the Barracuda and see what it looks like. *NM*
  • You're quite welcome, glad to help. You told me what it's for and it sounds like a really cool project. Have fun! *NM*
• John, in case you didn't know, there's a product for the walls, called 'Gatorboard" which appears to be more rigid than standard foamcore and easier to use than MDF, available from art supply stores *NM*
• More on my Bimota Tesi 1D...
  • Wow, that's nice detailing on you part. *NM*
  • Ecellent work! And WAY WAY above what I would do. But the finished model will be out standing! *NM*
  • I can appreciate the tedium it took to do this, Mike. But, it sure paid off. *NM*
  • Looks so real and the time it took really paid off. If the rest of the bike is anything like this then it will be a double wower! *NM*
• Random older model post *PIC*
  • Pretty cool! That's what are hobby is suppose to be about, having fun. *NM*
  • That's pretty neat, Bruce. *NM*
  • Nice! I've got one of those but in GI Joe livery. *NM*
    • I had never seen one built and it was cheap when I bought mine - you'll enjoy it :-) *NM*
• Australia Day build for 26 January. (Pics).
  • Good color choice :-) *NM*
  • Looks great Peter!! *NM*
  • I like that kit! You did a really good job on that one and the color is great. I had (have) one of those and (pre-painted black) and I was really disapointed with the engine in that kit. What I really needed to do was to steal an engine from one of the C7 Corvettes and put
  • I agree, great color and build! *NM*
  • That looks great and I don't care for goldish color cars! *NM*
  • A striking colour! Neatly done! And weird how GM is doing so well in China your big neighbour,even making complete cars to ship to North America now, and they give up on Oz, no brains up top *NM*
    • Just occurred to me, GM prefers SUVs for the higher profit margin, and you don’t see many in Oz like you do here *NM*
  • Congratulations on Australia Day to all "down under", an ally in war and peace. As an American I salute you and thank you. *NM*
• Somewhat O/T..... While out running a few errands earlier, I stopped in at the local antique mall... Picked up a kit just because I've always been fascinated with the design of this plane..... *PIC*
  • About the going rate.......the kits have been around for 50 years.....but decent. *NM*
  • That's a very good kit. I built one years ago. I was impressed with the detailed coockpit.
  • I've always liked that plane too... Which there was a 1/25th offering. *NM*
    • I used to have one of these kits. If I remember it was around 1/23 scale, something like that. *PIC*
      • The Pyro and Williams Brothers kits are two completely different tools. The Pyro has far less detail than the Williams kit, and far fewer pieces. *NM*
        • I think that's what I said LOL *NM*
  • The real plane was a hand full to fly. Big prop and small wings resulted in it wanting to roll if not paid attention to. *NM*
  • IIRC they did the more obscure planes... never had one, they were the 'premium' brand and a lot more than my allowance was buying *NM*
  • WOW,good deal,I've the Testors/Hawk 1/48 kit,copyright 1960,very basic detail,but also a copy of the Williams 1/32 kit instructions,wow,talk about extra detail!!!,didn't really notice the extra detail till now,gotta find me a Williams kit,is the Testors/Hawk the old Pyro?. *NM*
    • I still have the Hawk Gee Bee that I built when I was a kid, in the early 1970's..... *PIC*
    • The Willams Brothers kit is 1/32, the Pyro is bigger, around 1/23 or so. *NM*
  • Williams Brothers is still in business last I checked, but they're now in Texas! Forgot which city east of Austin they moved to. Bastrop? Taylor?
  • You chose wisely! I got the Lindbergh ex-Pyro one, much simpler, but it was intended as a photo prop, then I thought about improving the engine, etc, etc...then back in the box it goes... *NM*
• On cars with white interiors, a majority of the time, what color would the carpet be?? Black? Body color? Or what?? *NM*
  • Mopars were almost always black. But a special order was possible. *NM*
    • Depending on body color..I ordered a 69 Sport Satellite with white and tan interior because outside was a copper color..Floor/headliner and dash was a tan color side panels(execpt the upper metal which was body color) and package tray was tan too..Console if had one would
      • Black seems to have been a common color on Mopars, but per the trim guides the Hamtramck Registry site has (great resource, BTW), there were greens, blues, and other colors (LINK inside) *NM* *LINK*
  • On GM cars I remember, the dash and carpet could be blue, red, black, aqua, whatever. Door panels might be white above, color or carpet lower. Made for some striking interiors! *NM*
    • Re: On GM cars.....starting ~1962, white interiors could be trimmed in red, black, or turquois...that is the dash, carpet were the trim color while seats/headliner/pkg tray were white. ~66 or 67, white interiors had black dash and carpet....PICS
  • My '72 Coupe de Ville had white leather. Dash, steering wheel, kick panels (with litter basket!) all carpet and hat shelf were blue... *PIC*
    • Wow, you had a Caddy at 17?
      • Much too ostentatious. Today: '18 Ford Focus Titanium Hatchback... *NM* *PIC*
      • At 19, I had a '68 T-Bird! Very cool date car, though not quite Caddy-ish. *NM*
    • Re: VERY nice as I had a '73 Coupe in blue also but I believe I had a white vinyl top and a blue interior on mine. I loved it! *NM*
  • Old car brochures often list the colours available. *LINK*
  • If this helps, my 1972 442 was orange body. The interior had white seats and door panels. The dash, carpet and package tray were black. My 1970 Coronet 440 body was red. White seats and door panels, black dash, carpet & package tray. Both cars same interior colors *NM*
    • My hooptie '73 Cutty was the same - white ext, red halo top, white trim with black carpet.
  • I had a 77 Pontian T/A, white seats, white door panels, black carpet and package tray. *NM*
  • Depends on the body color
  • And then there was the 68 Satellite my Dad had, white seats and green carpet with a white body! Looked really good though. *NM*
    • You could order almost anything back then. Since almost any color goes with white, that would be an approved combination. *NM*
• Imagine that. Dodge and Kia tie for first at JD Power *LINK* *PIC*
  • For me the TRUE test for a good car is resale after 5 years.....
    • Initial quality is meaningless...who will admit they bought a lemon? *NM*
      • That's what I've always thought. *NM*
    • I became a Mopar fan after buying the cars that everyone put down.
      • Notice I did not bring up Mopar....... *PIC*
        • From what I'm reading lately, sadly, the FCA/PSA deal is looking more and more like another "merger of equals"... *NM*
        • Things change after a decade, I guess, My 2016 Journey runs great, still have my 2000 Grand Caravan and 04 Dodge 2500. *NM*
  • Now as for personal experience, my best friend since 1sr grade
  • Has anyone here or anyone you know ever participated in a J.D.Power survey? BTW J.D. Power just passed away, according to AutoWeek *NM*
  • Key word, Initial. For the first week, the quality is good. Starting the second week and then on, it's falling apart. That's what the word Initial makes me think. *NM*
  • There's a lot more to it than that. For example the article states "the single most trouble-free vehicle model in the study, the Chevrolet Sonic..." *NM*
  • There isn't much Dodge left. Hard to screw it up, making Chargers and Challys for 13 years
    • Saw a story online this morning, that Kia is eliminating both the Cadenza sedan and the K900 from the U.S. 2021 lineup. Both sedans sell poorly here. Heck, the Genesis sedans outsell the two Kias. *NM*
• OFF TOPIC BUT....For you guitar aficionados, and anyone who appreciates talent, check out this link,,, *NM* *LINK*
  • Love it..'Sultans of Swing' is my favorite DS cut!! *NM*
  • that was cool *NM*
  • Check more of them on youtube. Both very talented. *NM*
  • Great stuff sir...... though my email is discodiva disco and dance is my passion, if I switch gears to rock-n-roll "Dire Straits" has to be at the top of my list for 70's music. That couple did a great rendition. Check out some of the side video's in this link. *NM*
  • My favorite Dire Straits tune - Skateaway *NM* *LINK*
• Color question for drag guys - re: front runner magnesium wheels like the Ohio George Mustang...
  • Magnesium ....Re: Color question for drag guys - re: front runner magnesium wheels like the Ohio George Mustang... *NM*
  • I'd love to see that one, once you've completed your "resuscitation".... We'll be waiting for you...... *NM* *PIC*
    • Not quite that high and mighty, LOL *NM*
  • Magnesium, when polished, can look like a darker shade of polished aluminum. However, once it oxidizes it turns flat grey with almost no "metallic" look at all.
  • If I remember I use gunmetal metallizer cause I didn't want it to rub off with the magnesium turning it lighter but you can fix that by spraying flat clear and it wouldn't rub off. This had a hint of gold on the spokes because of a car I was duplicating.
    • FWIW, I shoot a thin cover coat of Gunze flat or matt clear over any Metalizer before buffing where applicable. Doesn't hide detail and seals the Metalizer. *NM*
      • Post Script: Adventures in airbrushing
• Bad Habit Motorsports decals. About a month ago, someone was looking for their catalog. I knew I had thrown mine out when they went out of business, but I found another copy this weekend. Still any interest? *NM*
  • I would like the info. Thank you! *NM*
  • Yes, that was me, & I'm still interested! *NM*
    • Mail arriving shortly. :-) *NM*
• Chip Foose designs a Shelby Fox body Mustang. *NM* *LINK*
  • That's pretty cool, but it looks kinda like a two door 1986 Tempo. *NM*
    • Re: That's pretty cool, but it looks kinda like a two door 1986 Tempo. *NM* *PIC*
    • Have you ever seen a Tempo? *NM*
  • Hmmm....kinda looks to me like a Skyline! *NM*
  • My computer doesn't have speakers, so I didn't hear a word Chip said, but as the former owner of THREE Mustang LX 5.0 hatchbacks...I am impressed with his "vision" for the coupe!
    • Notice how he made the rear window look more fastback-ish than the stock coupe though. *NM*
• But will it fly? *PIC*
  • Re: But will it fly? *PIC*
    • Hoping that paint job has a thermal coating as it's gonna get cooked with those flames! *NM*
      • I tried some of that ceramic coating. I hope it helps. LOL *NM*
    • Cool! How do I find the group on IG? :) *NM*
      • search #themodelcarbuildoff You'll find all kinds of cool build offs they have hosted. *NM*
        • Re: search #themodelcarbuildoff You'll find all kinds of cool build offs they have hosted. - Thank you! *NM*
  • Just use the old fighter pilots saying. "Give it enough power and anything can fly". *NM*
  • It has better aerodynamics then a 59 & 60 Chevy *NM*
    • But the wings are smaller on the Ford! LOL. *NM*
      • I'd love to see one of these done with a magnetic levitation base... that would be awesome. *NM*
        • That would be amazing!!!! *NM*
    • It is cool but I am reminded of the JATO powered 67 Impala *NM* *LINK*
      • Oh yes, not much engineering has gone into this rig, just pure testosterone! *NM*
  • That is really cool, post a pic when the lights work. *NM*
• Love that kit - blew my mind when my father and I started in on it back in the day
• In Episode 55 of the Model Car Podcast, we talk about me going to the Dark Side. *1 IMAGE* *LINK*
  • Should be a neat build--lookin' forward to the progress pics *NM*
• My '70 Z28 Camaro is finished in the paint shop. *1 IMAGE*
  • The paint looks great! *NM*
  • Silver always looks great on those early 70s Camaros *NM*
  • Silver with black panels is great on Z28s! Are those cat? hairs from after paint dried or before? Will they come out with a bit of extra fine grit or just polish? Open question to the board - How do you deal with pet (or people) hairs, lint, or fuzz? Not slamming John, it
• I recently acquired a "bottle" of the new Revell acrylic paint for trial purposes. *1 IMAGE*
  • Good to know! I also find Tamiya semi-gloss too shiny. I've been mixing it with Tamiya flat black about 3 to1, then thinned 50/50 for airbrushing. *NM*
  • Agreed Tamiya is too glossy. Used Model Master Black Chrome trim but that's gone so this might replace it. *NM*
  • Designed to store upside down? Clever. *NM*
  • Is Revell paint available in the US yet? *NM*
    • Last Spring Stevens Int'l had a promotional video about Revell paints (acrylic, enamel and sprays) and indicated they intended to have them here by late Fall. I have yet to find any US business carrying them, but I'm only searching for enamels.
• Ronnie Keel has recently finished his Florida Highway Patrol Plymouth and has asked me to share his *5 PICS* with you.
  • Real neat job on the paintwork, decals and the detailing on the gumball on top! Gotta say, that first picture brings back bad memories though, LOL *NM*
    • Re: Real neat job on the paintwork, decals and the detailing on the gumball on top! Gotta say, that first picture brings back bad memories though, LOL *NM*
      • Re: Real neat job on the paintwork, decals and the detailing on the gumball on top! Gotta say, that first picture brings back bad memories though, LOL
• Episode 55 of the Model Car Podcast is now ready for your listening pleasure. *LINK*
  • I'm sorry to say I've never watched any of your podcast before. I tried to view this one and the timer is running but no picture. Any ideas what I am doing wrong. *NM*
    • It's just audio *NM*
      • Well, that makes sense now, thanks. *NM*
        • They tried video at one point. All the young children and pets in the audience were scared away. *NM*
• I love it!! Fantastic color!!! *NM*
• You've been a busy boy! Looking forward to seeing more of the Fire truck! *NM*
• Another beautiful build Scott. *NM*
• Thank you very much! I really appreciate the help! *NM*
• You guys aren't gonna believe this, but I have a FRESH batch of car show photos.... Images from the downsized and socially distanced Quad City Rod & Custom Car Show, earlier today, in Rock Island, Illinois... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Re: Great pics Marty and thanks! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • With social distancing, you'd think there'd be more shows, oh well, it's also winter still. Thanks for the pics! *NM*
  • Nice selection of cars. Myself, I like the El-Camino. *NM*
  • Nice 50 Chevy Fastback *NM*
  • The stock "regular" El Camino looks great. The '74 Eldo is beautiful. Makes me want to convert one of my numerous Johan '76 Eldo snapkits into a 'vert. *NM*
  • Thanks f or the pics Marty. Love the name on this car! *NM* *PIC*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • Thanks, Marty! Great bunch of cars and nice to actually think of indoor car shows again *NM*
• My only pickup........Been posted here before...PICS
  • That's really cool. I love surprising people with models of their cars. *NM*
  • Nice build! *NM*
• Been having a bit of an archaeological dig in my shed. *PIC*
  • Cool. They look like Ferrari wheels. *NM*
    • They do indeed. Ford in Australia used this style on some of their Falcons, but locally made. *PIC*
• Oh, and here's a pickup. *PIC*
  • NICE!! *NM*
• A hot day at the bench. *PIC*
  • Just the very top is chrome. And, it appears to be optional. I don't have my Revell '66 handy to check the molding. *LINK*
    • Thanks! *NM*
  • The good does have chrome trim. Here is how I did mine.
• Jbwelda, you should look in the "Board Hints" above to see how to post multiple pics in the same post. *NM*
  • thank you I will look into that; tried it some time ago and didn't seem to get the hang of it. *NM*
• X-actly! *NM*
• pickup *NM* *PIC*
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    • That has got to be one of the most realistic pics AND model I've seen........been staring at this pic and very impressed. *NM*
      • that is a photo of a friend of mine's Willys shutting down a Nova. next photo is my attempt at doing his truck in scale
        • Well, it fooled me, lol. *NM*
      • It nearly fooled me, too! And it occurred to me once I realized that photo wasn't a model that those concrete blocks wouldn't be too hard to do with plaster and a bit of black and brown paint to stain it the right color of gray. They'd make nice props for model photos! *NM*
  • Add a little tire smoke and you could fool a lot of people with that second pic!! *NM*
  • it sure is heartening to have people compliment my photo of real life and ignore my actual builds. Whatevers. *NM*
• A little late to the pickup party, but I say go big or go home... *PIC*
  • LOVE that BIG duallie!!! *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • The Model A looks familiar! Where's the extra A engine going? *NM*
  • Don't think it will fit under the Sonic Drive-in awning... ;^) *NM* *PIC*
  • I like the big pickup. I have a couple of the diecast Super Crewzers and a spare dually bed from a Matchbox F-350, I'm sure ya'll see where this is going. Yeah, diecast, but you know, ain't available in plastic!! *NM*
    • Diecast is fine, especially when what you want is in nothing else. The model years 1935 and 1938 are diecast in my collection. *NM*
  • Re: What, no fifth wheel? *NM*
• Here's a fun project idea: Motorhome made from a 1940 GMC *4 PICS* & *LINK*
  • Neat rig, but the bowties on a Jimmy are . . . different.CS* & *NM*
  • My favorite '40s motorhome is this one... Shown here before... *PIC*
• Very interesting...the chassis pan on my brand new AMT '66 Buck Wild Cat is not as long as the body. Only one set of pins will fit at a time, and it looks like the rear are the more accurate. Anybody else run into this situation?? *NM*
  • That piece is shared with the '70 Wildcat, so it has been altered back and forth over the years *NM*
  • I have an unbuilt "AMT Muscle" issue (2008) that has the same problem.....
    • Thanks...I'm pretty sure I can get it to work. I was just curious. *NM*
    • What does the box art look like on the 2001 issue? I'd like to get that one. *NM*
      • Our host has one for sale - Item # A_31222_FS *NM*
  • Saw a recent pic of a '70 build - wheelwells looked like they were 1/4" too far back *NM*
• Looking at Nicks Sunday photos below reminded me of something. In the late'70's and early '80's I was reading a lot of books about Musclecars and I still wonder what "Candymatic" means in reference to the Ramchargers? Why Candy? *NM*
  • Re: I believe the name Candymatic came from the red and while paint like a candycane and the trans was an automatic. *NM*
    • Early on there was a "Candystick", but Chrysler manual transmissions weren't very good yet so they concentrated on automatics *NM*
• Thanks guys for the comments. Even better is to see all the pickup builds you posted above....I had no idea so many of you had built so many pickup models. Pickup are hot in the kit making world right now, guess I shouldn't so surprised, But I am! Great work, all!!! *NM*
• Thanks Marty! Good memories here, too. Wanted to do another comparo article on the 3rd gen 1982-83 Camaro kits that came out back then from MPC, AMT-Ertl, Revell, and Monogram...but it never got off the ground....TIM *NM*
• The AMT '59 Mercury would (theoretically) have this engine
• I feel like a crank, but... this article shows how far MT has fallen
• Help needed! I recently purchased the AMT 70 1/2 Camaro and I didn't notice it was missing the hood. Does anybody make a hood to kit that model? *NM*
  • I guess I need to start thinking before I jump on here and ask question. I found one on that unnamed auction place. *NM*
    • At least you didn't hop on here and start parts begging. I know the core "group" here does it a lot, but sometimes it can get a little tacky if you know what I mean. *NM*
      • I try not to ask for parts. I hope I can get missing items from the resin world but we have a very nice group of people that are very willing to help out. After 20 odd years on this board, I have never had the part someone is asking for. *NM*
        • When it is a regular feature, it gets tiring. I get super obscure requests, this is one of the few places in the world that 'gets' it *NM*
      • If I have the piece, I'll donate it. The whole point is getting these things finished. *NM*
    • Normally, Id tell you I have one,and make you wait until ModelFiesta next month, and give it to you then. But since ModelFiesta was officially cancelled last month...I won't be going to San Antonio this year!! LOL
      • Well don't hit the road now. We moved back to Plano the end of December. *NM*
• I like all of them! *NM*
• I just did something I have never done
  • More than I dare count. *NM*
    • Re: More than I dare count......X2 *NM*
  • Yes *NM*
  • Never did but I think I would have been a better person if I had. Sometime we need to let all the frustration out and throughing a model against the wall is much better than letting it build up inside. My wife says she doesn't want to be anywhere near me when I blow!!!! *NM*
    • There's something I've never seen in my life..."throughing". *NM*
      • Boy, that was an interesting brain fart, even for me! *NM*
  • yep! *NM*
  • Many times, Len. And cuss a blue streak when it happens. Wife says to invent some new cuss words--she's getting bored... *NM*
  • Re: Yes I had crushed them in my hand a couple of times if I recall. *NM*
  • Yep, luckily its been awhile ago. *NM*
  • Not yet... but I have been tempted on more than a couple of occasions! *NM*
  • I do a lot of diecast, their heavy the all would have been stuck in the drywall mocking me. *NM*
  • Never have. I just put it back in the box and start something else, maybe on the RR instead. *NM*
    • Me, neither. I just put it back in the box and cannibalize it for parts. *NM*
      • X2 *NM*
    • Ditto *NM*
  • I have a very short fuse too..Years ago someone gave me a foam brick to throw at the wall or anyone I saw..Not the same but does let out some fumes..Had a Indian friend who said to tie a sock on a stick and beat on an object for 10 minutes..It worked, you sweat and tears
  • Yes, just recently. *NM*
  • nope *NM*
  • One time. Had saved paper route tip $ for an Avanti kit, back when it was new. Had my best spray paint job ever. Finalizing the build and discovered I had a foreign substance on my fingers and it ruined the doors. Crushed that puppy with a left fist!! *NM*
    • Re: Way to go, lol. *NM*
  • OMG... Several have reached the launching pad, others have survived by someone who wants to take on my curse. *NM*
  • What a shame, what a beautiful car! *PIC*
  • Tempted, but no. Back in the box, on the shelf fight with it another day. *NM*
• For those of you that like a different drag racer. Here's what to do with the... *LINK* *PIC*
  • I definitely could see me building something like that... VERY cool!!!! *NM*
    • Dare ya to build it during the 24 Hour build!
    • WHY!WHY!WHY! Would you put that in head. *NM*
  • Yes! That floats my boat. *NM*
    • Re: Yes! That floats my boat......X2!! *NM*
  • That's AWESOME! Great reference pics too. Thanks! *NM*
  • Better add some wings and things, that'll get into the air once it goes fast enough! *NM*
• Here's some Fire Dept Pickups PICS
  • Nice group! *NM*
  • Those are very nice! Good job(s) on all. *NM*
  • What a great collection of builds AJ!! *NM*
  • Excellent entry. *NM*
  • Those are fantastic! You build some very nice stuff! *NM*
• AMT White Road Boss, how good of a kit is it? Not so much about fidelity, but in being able to be built without having to alter anything just to build the kit. *NM*
  • The Road Boss...
• A couple more pickups I forgot... *PICS*
  • Two thumbs up Terry!! *NM*
  • Wow, forgot about the '50 with '57 custom headlights! *NM*
• Pickups? I'll play with a few early Fords. (PICS)
  • Love 'em all... *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • Like what seem to be period correct colors on the early ones. *NM*
  • Nice collection! *NM*
• Sunday photos.................................................................................................PICS
  • I just love them B bodies (and the bodies standing next to them)! *NM*
  • I think I may also be disturbed now....lol...and.. lbd and Roadrunner...is NICE! *NM*
  • Any photos of the green '66 Dodge Dart in the third image? *NM*
  • Great PICS as usual Nick! *NM*
  • That Willys sure looks sinister with everything blacked out. *NM*
  • Don't care for the Corvette in the first picture or the black Willys but the lighting in both pictures is very remarkable. More than just a little ominous but resulting in a very interesting colouring and atmosphere. *NM*
  • That mid 50's Merc... yummy, yummy!!!! *NM*
  • Besides the obvious reasons to pay close attention to detail in this pic, did you notice the shirt matches the car? *PIC*
    • Re: Besides the obvious reasons to pay close attention to detail in this pic, did you notice the shirt matches the car?.....Car? What car? *NM*
  • SCOTT Liggett and LEN Colombo! This is pretty close to that PAINT in Scott's posts about color MATCHING problems. Looks pretty good on this '71 442. *PICS*
    • Thanks for the photo Bill. Nice looking Olds. *NM*
  • Love that 76 F-250 highboy! Almost got one almost just like it in 1977, but waited and got a 77 F-150 *NM*
  • That red, rear engine "thing" screams Land Speed Record. *NM*
• Lordy, Bruce. That is one sweet build. Body color is perfect. *NM*
• Amen to that... *NM*
• Did you apply the Molotow over bare plastic or right over the existing chrome? *NM*
  • Over bare plastic. *NM*
• Yes sir, applied with a brush. *NM*
• Man you guys are killing it! So many NICE Trucks! *NM*
• My only two built trucks. Both built when the kits were first issued. PICs
  • Very Nice! *NM*
  • Liking that paint job on the F150. Did you build the Harley motorcycle that came with it? *NM*
    • Thanks for the compliments! No, gave the motorcycle to fellow club member who just had to have it. He ended up selling it instead of offering it back :( *NM*
  • Bob, I remember the '50. That goes WAY BACK! Probably the last model I completed. *NM*
  • You did a great job Bob!! *NM*
  • Both nice, and what a contrast of new to old! The old one's second paint job leaving the door graphic rather than having to pay a sign painter again is a nice touch of realism! *NM*
• Trucks?
  • Ha Nice Fleet !😀 *NM*
    • Fooled me, too. The builds in the last PIC are just too cool. *NM*
  • Fooled me! Nice set *NM*
  • ;^) *NM*
  • I thought they were real trucks!!! They look great! *NM*
  • Thanks for the compliments! NM *NM*
• My trucks
  • Remove the camper and stick a broom in one the mounting points on the box, add some mortar splashes and that red '63 Ford would be my dad's truck. *NM*
  • Nice collection Bill! *NM*
  • love those '64s ! *NM*
  • That yellow Park Ranger...WOW! *NM*
  • Nice work! Do you happen to remember the paint on this dark blue one? *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: Nice work! Do you happen to remember the paint on this dark blue one?
      • I appreciate the info! *NM*
  • I love the mini pumper! *NM*
• Cool builds Marty, love the Mooneyes and 37 Rat Trap trucks! *NM*
• Gorgeous car! *NM*
• Nice! *NM*
• Yeah, that makes sense. It's probably not a wise idea to drive an old car as a daily due to no crumple zones, air bags, anti-lock brakes, mpg, reliability, etc. I wouldn't either. *NM*
• Pickups...
  • And a few old survivors.....
    • Usually I'm not much of a fan of 1959 Elks, but yours is really cool, great job! What color and paint is on the body? *NM*
      • Re:This one was done around 1980...brown and white lacquer blended into a soft tan color. *NM*
  • Wow! Your painting skills are amazing! *NM*
  • Lovely to see those again in a grouping Cliff. *NM*
  • Every single one of those is outta the park! Love 'em all. *NM*
  • Awesome clean builds. *NM*
  • WOW!!! *NM*
  • How cool is that!! *NM*
  • Your builds are always so crisp and smooth. These are no exception. Beauties! *NM*
  • I always enjoy seeing your work Cliff *NM*
  • Wow those are some fine trucks you built there. *NM*
• IIRC this was designed around the current-generation Chevy trucks. ...
• Vertical bricks are sometimes used over windows or door openings. Also keep in mind there are several different ways to lay brick, so different proportions of brick would be handy for projects. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
• Pickups eh? Well, I have a lot in progress but only 2 done (PICS)
  • Oh, I built another one, but I sold it a while ago (PIC)
  • They are coming out of the woodwork! Here is one more (PIC)
    • Another nice Falcon Ranchero! I can no longer ignore that kit. *NM*
  • Looking good!! *NM*
• Here are a couple I finished in the last few days. PICs
  • Cool little builds.I like 'em! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • The body shape of the Flash is really smooth. Nice. *NM*
    • That's the Aluma Coupe Snapfast kit. *NM*
  • NICE! *NM*
    • Thank you! *NM*
• I almost missed it! Here are my pickups. PICs
  • Very nice builds Terry! *NM*
    • Thank you! *NM*
  • I love the wheel display truck! I have a ton of wheels I will never use that would look good on that. *NM*
    • I can find my picture of it with the decals on the doors. They said "Bad Day Tire Co". *NM*
• Wow! When did you sneak that big Chevy in? *NM*
  • Probably 15 years or so ago. Got a goose neck trailer to go along with it. *NM*
• Thanks to all that posted your truck builds, everyone is awesome. *NM*
• More of my pickups! I snapped some pics with my phone
  • That fenderless '34 is spot on! *NM*
  • Re: All Stellar Stuff! *NM*
  • Karl, do you happen to remember the dark blue paint specs on this? *NM* *PIC*
    • Bill Austin, that is Testor's Arctic Blue Metallic enamel from the spray can. *NM*
      • Thanks for the info! *NM*
• Some super nice pickups here tonight. I think I looked at all of them, kudos to everybody who posted their Pickups tonight!!! *NM*
  • Ditto! *NM*
  • Lots of great builds and great inspiration! *NM*
• I had a project Pinto wagon in my collection when I sold it. I've often wondered what happened to it and many of my other projects that Tom bought. *NM*
• Pickups.
  • The pickups are cool and I also really like the beautiful wood they are sitting on in the first three pics. *NM*
  • Very nice builds Duane! *NM*
• That's just pure sweetness !!! *NM*
• Some of my pickups...
  • All are cool but that FC is great! *NM*
  • Love the 60 Elky.... Was the fascial the only thing you did cause I'd love to do one. *NM*
    • 70 sorry *NM*
    • Frank, here is the link to my Fotki album that should be helpful. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. *LINK*
      • Got it thanks *NM*
      • Wow. Really well thought out conversion with a great result. Congrats! *NM*
  • Kool Trucks Karl! Always loved that FC Jeep! *NM*
  • Super work as always, Karl! I remember...
    • Wow Bill, great memory! That was my "Toxic Dump" Ford Courier that had a poseable bed. It hasn't aged very well and needs a minor rebuild. I don't have any digital pics of it, but I'll see if I can find some pics to scan. *NM*
  • The '70 El Camino SS is a real beauty. Nice work! *NM*
  • Nice Elky's! *NM*
  • The FC is awesome! *NM*
  • That last one has a charm of its own. *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
• Great trucks everyone. I can play but I only have one I built back in the late seventies to replicate my dads truck. It has a metal fifth wheel in the bed as we pulled a fifth wheel camper. *NM* *PIC*
  • That has me convinced. I remember one of my friends dads had one like that (no 5th wheel) and man was it a rough riding thing. *NM*
    • That's back to when they were just work trucks, not $75.000.00 play things. *NM*
      • It was a work truck for sure. *NM*
    • Sure was a rough ride but thankful my dad let me drive it during high school. Took a lot of fuel, I think it was 2 20 or 25 gallon tanks! Compared to today it was cheaper to run back then. *NM*
• Heh all you guys who posted pickup model images....what a great variety of high quality projects... .count me super-impressed....TIM, ll wh *NM*
  • I agree, too many to comment individually but an amazing display, folks. Thanks for posting them! *NM*
• Nice collection of pickups! *NM*
• Those are some really cool pickups! *NM*
• Put a black vinyl top on that 70 Roadrunner and you'd have my old car! *NM*
• My wife had the Firebird version when we were dating. Same color as yours. Great build. *NM*
• Nice one. *NM*
• Trucks? ,,, Hey, I got your trucks right here! , , [PICS]
  • Perfect.... Absolutely PERFECT!!! *NM* *PIC*
    • 67-68's were some of my favorite trucks.
  • Steve....those are way, way sharp! TIM *NM*
  • All nice trucks but I like the color of the first one and that you moved the taillights into the bumper! *NM*
  • Awesome collection of fine builds! *NM*
  • Winners! *NM*
  • A very nice collection of trucks... all nicely done. *NM*
    • Re: Ditto! *NM*
  • WOW. A lot of great little details in that bunch! I especially love that Warlock. That’s probably the best build of one of those kits that I have ever seen. *NM*
  • I agree with all the others!!! *NM*
• One more truck.... I forgot about this one..... *PIC*
  • Groovy *NM*
  • Love it! *NM*
  • One of my favorites along with that Moon eyes truck. *NM*
  • You're the MAN!! *NM*
• I have about dozen trucks...... *PIC*
  • Love the tilt nose Effie.... Kinda diggin' on the two tone green Chevy too! *NM*
  • Where were you when I was moving.... LOL nice stuff *NM*
  • They look great!!! *NM*
• Robert Daykin, I got the Cougar interior bucket yesterday. Thanks again!! *NM*
  • My late mother, and the IRS are the only people who call me by that name, but glad it arrived safely! *NM*
• Surely the passing of Larry King is worth noting. RIP. What a career that guy had. *NM*
  • Yes, that is worth mentioning. I think that the thing I will remember him for, is he was the voice of the bartender/barmaid in Shrek II. I died laughing when I heard it the first time. *NM*
• Show cars of the '60's, '70's and '80's. *LINK*
  • Thanks for posting that. *NM*
  • And that fire truck #13 (at the 0:26/2:53 mark) was built upon the basics of a drag car.
  • Some silly stuff back in the day... and some true workmanship. *NM*
  • Awesome to see Aaron Grote's Atomic Punk at 1:21!
  • Thank you for sharing David! *NM*
• The Chevy is awesome! *NM*
• my only some what trucks right now!....pics
  • Whoa! Clean builds. *NM*
  • That engine block is way, way to clean! *NM*
  • Both nice! *NM*
  • Nice sanitary builds, I especially like the Bronco, since I have a real one! Just don't brake to hard and jam that block into the bulkhead LOL! *NM*
  • Cleanly done, that Ford is flawless I'm diggin that one. *NM*
  • Nice pair. I like that Bronco alot. *NM*
  • I agree!!! Well done!!! *NM*
• By custom, I mean a decal that would replicate the trim on this car, as the trim on my Bonneville kit is trashed, and my skills aren't good enough to make some. And Keith Marks no longer 'makes' any new decals. *NM* *PIC*
  • Re: WOW, what a beautiful car! *NM*
    • Re: WOW, what a beautiful car!....X2 *NM*
• The only pick up I have a picture of..... *PIC*
  • Oops...there's this one as well, just finished and posted this past week. *NM* *PIC*
    • Man do I remember those pastel days. I feel stuck in the 80's *NM*
  • Nice builds! *NM*
• That Karmann Ghia pickup actually looks like something that could have been produced--very neat! *NM*
• Really like the "normal" look of the first one *NM*
• Wow! *NM*
• Wow Nice build again Scott! *NM*
• The El Camino-style Plymouth is pretty neat *NM*
• The Cameo SS is a neat concept *NM*
• Looking forward to more updates on the Y4 Cuda *NM*
  • That got a second coat today and will likely need a third before clear. *NM*
• Really like the 80s/90s GM fullsizes! *NM*
• Re: Les is a great guy and I wish that he would join us on this board. *NM*
• Re: I believe I only have two pick ups built...........................................................................PICS
• ALL THIS TALK ABOUT..... The Nova wagon let me throw in cause I didn't buy a Nova YET I throw in with this OLDIE BUT GOODY! PICS and thanks for looking
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • That's really an Oldsie but a GOODY! Great looking model! *NM*
  • I've always loved that one, Frankie... Maybe one of these days I'll do something with the one that I've had sitting around for the better part of a decade. *NM*
  • Like the build and the plate..My friend here in Winnipeg has a 74 360 Cuda with the same plate..Gets pulled over quite often in cruise night drives.. *NM*
  • Very cool. Slammers done right are neat concepts *NM*
  • Nice wagon Looks sharp Frank. *NM*
• Nice Info Thks *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH... I will call this done for now until I decide if I'm going to do another one. 65 Falcon "WILD CHILD". Decals were cracking everywhere got them together but I'm not a happy camper. I'll re-do with a set of Lucas decals. PICS and thanks for looking
  • Nice job detailing it. *NM*
  • Ditto!!! *NM*
  • Looks good to me! Nice build *NM*
• I have a few pickups too! 4 PICS
  • Diggin' the '60 Pontiac! *NM*
  • Creative collection. I like the Rambler, never seen that done before. *NM*
  • Looking good!! *NM*
• Those are most definitely pickups.... When I owned my '74 El Camino, I had to licences it and have it inspected as a truck..... Very nice models, BTW!!! *NM*
  • Yeah, back in the late 1980's, I bought a 1972 El camino. I didn't want to register it as a truck, it cost more that way. The BMV said that I didn't have a choice, I had to register it as a truck. *NM*
• Very nice Marty..really like the custom VW. *NM*
• Mayme build a model with four gas powered leqaf blowers in the trunk, run the ducting up through the interior?
  • Odd, I bumped into that same surf wood engine, Paxtons and all. And I have a unopened Avanti (Reggie Jackson) kit. *NM*
    • this is the surf woodie engine and chassis as well *NM* *PIC*
• O love the dyiff, No more pain in the neck foiling!! *NM*
  • Re: Ok "bad fingers; the comment above should read"stuff"! love the dyiff, No more pain in the neck foiling!! *NM*
• That is really sharp!, now I bought a '70 Maverick
• Seen before but here is my Pandem F150 *NM* *PIC*
  • Two thumbs up Bruce!! *NM*
• AAK! I forgot one! Foose P/U. *NM* *PIC*
  • Very nice build Dave! *NM*
• And I like that '37! *NM*
  • Ditto! *NM*
• I agree 100%! *NM*
• I still get a kick out of Godzilla. *NM*
• Scott Liggett I sent some pics to your email *NM*
  • Ronnie, I didn't get the pics. I'll send an email to your email address registered here on the board. Please reply to the email attaching your pics and I'll post them for you. *NM*
  • Ronnie, I just sent you an email. *NM*
  • Don't know why they didn't come through, sent with my phone. Sent you an email *NM*
• LOVE that custom Ranchero!!!! *NM*