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• John Ackerman just send me this ad from Mercedes. Now think I know why ICM did a 2nd version of the Mercedes Patent-Motorwagen with Mrs. Benz and the children. Pretty neat, even if a bit overdramatic and sappy. *NM* *LINK*
  • Should be Benz Patent-Motorwagen since Mercedes Benz wasn't created until 1926. *NM*
• From down the board - Here Come de Judge! - and a big stage whisper to Round 2....
• Pawtuxet Engine 6 Update.............................*PICS*
  • I was looking at the pics and thinking it was Charlie Rowley. Good work. *NM*
    • Nah...I don't look like that! 8^)) *NM*
  • Beautiful work Ron...... astounding. Where did you source the CB radio? *NM*
    • Thank you! The radio is from the AMT American Lafrance firetrucks. Microphone from the Revell Caprice. Chord is simple black wire I wound around a brass rod. *NM*
  • Nice build and to see another color other than red ones! *NM*
• Anyone know about ANJ Resins. He was on that auction place but has disappeared *NM*
• I'm thinking of changing my method for gluing glass. Suggestions for brands of canopy glue/cement? Or other comments? TIA! *NM*
  • UV glue I use Bondic because thats all I can find at my local Canadian Tire store..Doesn't fog glass and put a little on and cure with UV ray on glue container and its dry..Just like dentist's do with filling.. *NM*
  • Testors canopy cement is easy to find and seems to work well. But if the parts don't fit snugly, you'll need something stronger in spots. *NM*
  • When applicable, I like to pin the glass. Drill small holes in the corners then glue small rod posts on the inside of the body and fit the glass through the posts. If the holes are tight enough, you don't even need glue. *NM*
  • Formula 560 Canopy Cement -
  • Two part epoxy. *NM*
    • Re: Ditto! *NM*
    • I've had the best luck with Devcon 5 minute clear epoxy glue. I've had no problems with it yellowing even years later. *NM*
  • PSA Cement from Micro Mark. Dries clear gloss, runny. Apply w/toothpick, let dry. Can reposition when cured--stays tacky. *NM*
    • CORRECTION: Not runny. Applies like white glue, turns clear. Capillary action not an issue. *NM*
  • I have used watch crystal cement with good results. *NM*
  • For windshields, I sometimes scratch a set of visors. The windshield wedges under those at the top, leaving only the bottom to be epoxied as far down as possible (where hidden by the dashboard or interior bucket). Rear glass epoxied only at the bottom, maybe at corners *NM*
• On the bench: Fujimi Porsche Cayman *PIC*
  • Nice color combo! *NM*
  • Great color for that body style. Great complimentary interior color (I'm sick of black). *NM*
  • What Ken and Ron said for sure! *NM*
  • Are the headliner and windows one piece; or do you assemble them and snap into body? Neat colors. *NM*
• Was reading the new Model Cars and noted that the builder of the Shelby transporter used card stock for a lot of the body work. Wished they had done a full tilt article on just it with plans, etc. since underneath and most of the front are Fiat bus. In Europe, unlike pretty *PIC*
  • Fiat Bus - How Italians encourage walking... *NM*
• May be out of your comfort zone, but there are several versions of GAZ AA and AAA in 1-25 card stock models. *NM* *PIC*
• '84 Hurst/Olds finished
  • I feel for you. Silver can be touchy at times. *NM*
  • Nice choice of wheels. BTW, the overhead shots of the '69 and '84 give the vibe of early 90s Car Craft "now vs. then" comparison articles *NM*
  • How about this..... I'll send you my unbuilt kit for your built kit and you'll never have to worry about the silver. Just do it over. Is that a plan or what. *NM*
  • Those wheels set it off so nicely! *NM*
  • The paint issue sure does not show up in the pics.... I am REALLY diggin' this one!!!!! *NM*
  • Looks great! Brand new the paint was crappy on those. *NM*
  • Looks exactly like the real thing after a few years in direct sunlight - sorry to hear about the clear
  • Looks nice to me. You did a great job on the dash. *NM*
• Ugh! I just checked the "Statistics" page for giggles... I just realized I might be spending too much time on the internet rather than building... EYE OPENER!!! *NM*
  • According to 100% of the statistics, there's a 50% chance that 90% of it is unreliable in 60% of the cases. *NM*
• There's also a First Gear diecast 1940 Ford pickup in 1/25. *NM*
• I received my last issue to fulfill my Scale Auto subscription. Fine Scale Modeler, the December 2020 issue. Only one car related article. Does anyone have knowledge of whether the content is going to even out at all? I wonder if they should add a few more pages to the
  • I took a refund on my SAE sub.....but then I have gotten 2 issue of Fine Scale.....so they are confused?? *NM*
    • I asked for a refund only on a renewal sent just before the announcement, they refunded everything including the old renewal which would have included one issue of FSM and the last SA. I got the last SA anyway *NM*
    • I also asked for a refund. They sent me 2 issues, last Friday I got the refund. Done with them... *NM*
  • Since they work about 3 issues ahead of publication, my guess is we will see the first 'new' Scale Auto/ Finescale mag maybe the next issue or the one following. Just my opinion.. *NM*
  • I'm holding on in good faith as I'm afraid a complete jettison of SA subscribers will just confirm their decision to shutter SA. *NM*
  • As David suggests, I think we'll need to wait until next year,,,,perhaps spring or even early summer.....to see how the new FSM/SA combo works out. Meanwhile, I asked for a refund when SA's closure was announced, and got a check about 6 weeks later. Best answer? We need..
    • Agree - for now, it will be a newsstand decision, same with MCM *NM*
  • Just picked up the January 2021 issue. Car coverage: Six page feature story by Marcos Cruz. Three pages of paint reviews by Bob Downie. One kit review by Mike Klessig. Man do I miss Scale Auto. *NM*
• "IN THE SPOTLIGHT" AMT 1967 Chevy Impala 4 Door Hardtop "Supernatural" - We opened a kit so you could see what it contains *PICS*
  • Gotta love it!! *NM*
  • I haven't acquired one of these, yet. I think Round2 missed the opportunity to open the trunk lid. It's like the main thing about the car in the show. *NM*
    • I don't know anything about 'Supernatural'- so what's in the trunk? *NM*
      • Everything you need to fight demons, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, and any number of other supernatural foes! *NM*
  • This body style was sold RHD here in Oz, shame a RHD dash was not included as it would have helped sales here. *NM*
    • Andy, apparently this kit is a North America only release. *NM*
    • Or some stock '67 Impala wheel covers/tires. *NM*
  • I wonder if the '70 Impala chassis would work under this? *NM*
• That is great! I love the color choices on it. *NM*
• Let me guess -- the hood sides on the MiniArt kit come with those open louvers from the factory, right? I'm amazed they could do that in 1/35; I haven't even seen any kits with that feature in 1/25. *NM*
• Is there any way to know for sure which AMT '36Ford kits (3 window) are molded in black plastic?? Thanks *NM*
  • With sealed kits, no. Some first issue kits, all of the "dealer issue", and probably some Street Rods series kits were molded in black *NM*
    • Thanks Mark. *NM*
      • Dick Tracy issue was black too, but it was a 5W *NM*
  • Sure. Take the lid off and look. *NM*
    • Kinda hard to do...if I was buying from you!! *NM*
• This ? is for the 2 guys that posted cool rides that used a Hellcat engine. Where'd you get that motor? *NM*
  • Not your answer, but it's interesting that you could post that word, and I'm pretty sure Dave Dale said he couldn't. *NM*
    • Quite interesting indeed! I didn't give it one thought when posting it. *NM*
    • Honestly Jim I didn't even try as I was sure it would get flagged. *NM*
      • Oops...goes to show what I know. Sorry. *NM*
  • There is a seller on eBay that offers that engine, I don't think he has a website, just eBay.. I believe they are 3D printed also, not resin. *NM*
    • Checked online, and it looks like he might also sell on Shapeways, but do not see any website. *NM*
    • The one I have is resin, the original (master) parts are 3D printed *NM*
  • E-mail me. *NM*
• Strolling through some older boxart pics online. AMT Here Comes The Judge Thunderbird. Could Round2 reissue that kit, or are the parts specific to it lost? *PIC*
  • Or is there a reissue I missed? *NM*
  • IIRC, that was the only time it was done in that form. Can't remember whether or not there's a reason it's never been reissued like that *NM*
  • Someone on this board said that the drag parts were still available in another kit, possibly a 60s Ford kit but I cant remember which one. *NM*
    • IIRC, it was the AMT 65 Ford Falcon AFX, "Wild Child" and other issues. *NM*
    • I spent a few nights chasing the recipe - have to look on the computer to see if I can find the list
• I just noticed something on my '78 Dodge pickup...
  • Tom, here's what's wrong....PIC
    • The original MPC long-bed Dodges were designed to have tank behind seat inside cab. Hence, no visible tank under the bed. That's why there's a tank in a BAD spot on recent '78 release. *NM*
      • The tank on the new release should have been revised. It worked OK with the 4x4 short-beds. The new release chassis would clear with a 4x4 truck. The early 1:1 pickups had tank behind seat but later they moved under the bed. MPC NEVER caught that. Just my 2¢. *NM*
        • Forgot to mention, Terry Jessee worked around the clearance issue by adding some shims to the rear springs which moved the differential enough so the tank was cleared (Scale Auto Magazine October 2019).. *NM*
• Have a long post which won't pas the naughty word filter, where do I send it to to check? *NM*
  • It's a glitch on this site IMO. I got it too. Then, I just shortened the subject line to... "Yes, it's nice." and still got the "naughty word" filter. Ugh! *NM*
  • I think Tom Carter is still managing the site. In the past he has said to email him the text in question and he will see if he can figure out the catch. Use his posts' email address, spotlighthobbiesATaolDOTcom. Let us know if that still works.
  • I often copy paste small chunks of whatever I am posting into the webpage at a time and hit preview
  • Another way to check is to preview just the first and second halves, then keep repeating that on the half of that which will not preview, etc. until you find the culprit. Sometimes it is a word within a longer word that kicks it. *NM*
• Happy Sunday everyone! Here is my completed '72 "Heavy Chevy" Chevelle project!
  • Great stance! Looks like it's ready for some action! *NM*
  • Neat! *NM*
  • Replica of the real thing Bob? I like it!! *NM*
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • I love it!!! *NM*
  • Well done, bob! My friend's uncle use to have one back in the 80s that looked like that.... Well, it didn't look like THAT...! But same color combo. *NM*
  • Really nice! Wish I was the recipient. *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Oh yes, I'm diggn that *NM*
  • I like it! Looks good Bob! *NM*
  • Great job, that is a fun (and mean!) lookin' Chevy *NM*
  • Nice job Bob! *NM*
  • Dude! That thing is AWESOME!!! *NM*
  • very well done. Would you share the source for your seatbelts, they are what I am looking for. craig cochran *NM*
  • Bob, you absolutely nailed that late 70's / early 80's street machine vibe with this one.... LOVIN' IT! *NM*
  • Round 2 should reissue the MPC '72 Chevelle again with decals and '79-'80 El Camino style wheels to make a '72 "Heavy Chevy". *NM*
    • Before I get slammed for ROI concerns, I think this would sell and give some new life to the old MPC SS kit.... *NM* *PIC*
  • Beautiful build! *NM*
  • Nice build. Is this a replica of the recipients car? *NM*
• Mirror question: Thank you all for your suggestions but I'am not a skilled modeler who can pin a mirror..I just glue..I will glue after paint though..Also, I don't have a pin vice or small bits..Skill and patience either.. *NM*
  • Gotta get a pin vise, Farmer! A #72 bit and some common pins is all you need to set those mirrors. No glue smudges either! *NM*
    • Re: I've had mine and used it many times over the years, a "must have" tool. *NM*
    • Common pins, as in stick pins? *NM*
      • I prefer softer wire, like copper. Much easier to deal with. Find something around .015"-.020" dia. and hand drill your holes to suit. Use canopy cement to attach the mirrors and other tiny fiddly parts. Can't mess up the chrome or the paint with canopy cement!
      • Mike, common pins, straight pins. Also known as dressmaker pins.....PIC
        • Re: I've been using guitar string and it has been working out great for my needs. *NM*
        • I've used the ones with the ball on top for gear shifts. *NM*
          • Re: Ditto! *NM*
• Here is another building project that got re-done.This project went nowhere,so it got torn apart, and redone.
• Got to drive this famous big rig in 1982.PIC
  • I remember watching that show back in the day. Greg Evigan and that fabulous '70's hair that he had. lol! *NM*
• MY last build restoreing this...
• This is my incase you forgotten who I am ?
  • Nice custom build you're holding! *NM*
• Hello from a long lost poster,and viewer.....
  • Welcome back
    • Re:Thamks Luc. I want to start building,and posting pics again. *NM*
    • Is this the "Ron Wood" from the Rolling Stones? *NM*
      • Oops...saw the pic. Nope, you ain't the "Ron Wood" from the Stones. lol! *NM*
  • Welcome back Ron. *NM*
  • Sorry things have been tough for you lately, but glad to see you are thinking positively about times to come. Welcome! *NM*
  • Welcome back, but sorry to hear about the rough year you've had. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the plastic! *NM*
• Sunday photos.................................................................................................PICS
  • thanks again for sharing. craig cochran *NM*
  • Wow--that first '63 Chevy woke me up. Beautiful. *NM*
    • Yeah- I like the stripped down base models. Just because they're different, I guess. *NM*
      • Re: That's a 409 Bel Air. *NM*
        • Re: Sorry, Biscayne. *NM*
  • NICK NICK NICK!!!!!!!!!!! beautiful *NM*
  • What color is this, butterscotch? *NM* *PIC*
    • Code 999 Bahama Yellow. *NM*
      • Did Monogram or Revell make a hood like the one in the picture? *NM* *PIC*
        • Re: Yes...............................................PIC
  • Man, that 63 "Biscuit" is something else, some kinda slick! *NM*
  • I really like the '63 Chevy too! *NM*
  • Another vote for that '63 Biscane.... The '53 Stude is very cool too.... Thanks Nick!!! *NM*
  • Great PICS as usual Nick! *NM*
  • Re: Sunday photos..............................Between the KW and the Pete, my money is on the PETE *NM*
  • Ah yes, the red head in the green dress. She be coming to my house, I'm thinkin' Friday, she'll be here!! Oh, by the way guys, she's in 1/24th scale. I have about 8 Amazons in 1/35th scale and app. 4 figures in 1/24th scale. All from Master Box. To me, it's a nice little
• Got a question for the Mopar guys.
• Steve A - I sent you an email. *NM*
• QUESTION Need suggestions, I'am building a 70 Challenger T/A and the mirrors are supposed to be body color..Do I mount them before paint or after? I think before if I mess up I can correct the problem..I will be using Lacquer(factory paint,newer purple but close enough)
  • I would pre-fit and pin the mirrors in place but only glue them in after paint. *NM*
    • Re: Ditto! *NM*
    • X3. If you drill the hole, allow for paint thickness, the pin can fit w/o glue. *NM*
  • After. *NM*
    • After. *NM*
  • I agree with what Raymond said. *NM*
  • After. They would be about the last part I'd attach to the finished model. *NM*
• Canning jars? *NM*
  • I think the rubber seals are not compatible with most paints. *NM*
• That's still half in the box! *NM*
• THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Bill Goldbach got the stripe today I'll be putting it tonight *NM*
  • Sounds great! *NM*
• Wgere did the pullys and belts come from? *NM*
  • Machined Aluminum Specialties *NM*
• Would the AMT Monte Carlo out now be the same as the annual kit or from new molds. *NM*
  • It was a new tool in 1997. The original was updated to a '71 and '72. *NM*
  • The AMT annual body is now, modified, the Bobby Allison NASCAR kit.......
    • I'd like to see it restored back to a stock "72" "Motor City" series style kit. Then, we'd have the new tool fully detailed '70 and the original annual promo style '72. *NM*
      • I understand that......
        • Would they have to spend that much $$$ to return it back to stock though? Fix the.....
          • Then you would loose the NASCAR version ......
            • Cloned including the tooling marks? Come on Dave, you're pulling my chain. lol! *NM*
              • No ......I'm not.......
                • The market for the MCSS is tiny - your best bet would be to find a resin caster to take it on
• Bruce, got the "Old Reliable JR. decals today...very nice. Thanx! *NM*
• How about an old car show! Rat Fink Reunion Dec. 2000. *NM* *LINK*
  • Lots of nice early iron there. Don't see many 37's without fenders. JIM *NM*
  • Talk about a moment in time: there's 80s and 90s-style stuff, a Crown Vic leadsled, and then-current rat rods, suede paint, and lowered 60s hardtops *NM*
  • I was about to scoff at you saying "How about an old car show!".... until I realized that was 20 years ago! How time flies!! *NM*
  • Thanks David!! *NM*
• Lotsa cool cars *LINK*
  • Nice tour............... makes you wonder how a guy decides to start up a collection like this. Never mind I gave it some thought and it's the love of the hobby. *NM*
  • Thanks Terry!! *NM*
  • Re: Lotsa cool cars.....Did I hear him call that yellow Thunderbolt a Dodge? *NM*
• What is one vehicle from your past ownership that you wish you never lost or sold?
  • That's why I was stoked when Round2 came out with this kit. *NM* *PIC*
    • Me too! Maybe at some point they'll tool up a tall rear spoiler for it so you don't have to spend more $$$ for a resin one or rob the BM kit. *NM*
    • Beautiful artwork
  • My 1952 Kaiser Manhattan *NM*
  • My 1965 Chevy II Super Sport; my first drag car. *NM*
  • The first car I ever owned, a 1963 Cadillac Could SeVille. White with white and black interior. *NM*
  • I miss a number that I have sold......(pics)
    • 71 LTD 2-door, 91 Taurus L wagon, 79 Mustang Pace Car replica, 2007 Fusion SE.
  • This one. *NM* *PIC*
  • My 1970 Roadrunner, six barrel 4 speed. Though my 64 Valiant convertible slant six 4 speed and my grandad's 62 Valiant are close behind. *NM*
  • '57 Chevy 210, 283 three deuces, 3 on the tree. Sold it before my first marriage, he wrapped it around a tree 2 weeks later. Shoulda been a sign...
  • My 1988 Toyota PU single cab/short bed with a light-weight Brahma shell. 22R/4sp manual with 350k+ miles and it ran like a champ. Nice little scoot around town vehicle. *NM*
  • Just one? Okay, 66 Plymouth Satellite. 383 with torqueflite. Bought while in the Navy. *NM*
  • My SC/Rambler(s), kicked myself when I sold em in early 90's, luckily about 4 year ago got a lead on one out of canada in great shape and snagged it *NM* *PIC*
    • The back up lights are on!!!
      • yep, thats the day of arrival here as it was being backed out/unloaded *NM*
        • I figured that...... *PIC*
  • I wish I had back my 55, 63, 65 Chevy P/ups, 67 RS camaro,79 k5 Blazer ....pics
  • This is the one, no question!!
  • My Ford 8N. Gave it to a nephew who loves it and will use it. My knees & hands are shot--couldn't handle the clutch any more. Sure do miss the sound... (You said vehicle, not car...) *NM*
  • My 66 427 Corvette and my 1970 340 Duster *NM*
  • The '63 Marauder... *NM*
  • 1991 Opel Senator CD 3.0 24V *PIC*
    • test
  • There is prolly 40 or more that I wish I had back! *NM*
  • Re: What is one vehicle from your past ownership that you wish you never lost or sold?
  • Could be my '69 Riviera or '76 Caprice Landau but when it comes right down to it , , , *PIC*
  • 1966 Dodge Coronet *NM*
    • Also my '53 Olds *NM*
  • 1941 Plymouth Coupe I had, burgundy pearl, chromies,whitewalls & lowered, sold it like a dope, still got the 40 Dodge for 49yrs now, lol. *NM*
  • '70 Road Runner coupe. It was about 97% mint. *NM*
  • my 70 Dodge Charger *NM*
  • In high school, I had a 72 Camaro Z/28. Full bumper, 4 speed, Daytona yellow w/black stripes and black vinyl roof. *NM*
  • One car? That's tough, but I guess the '46 Dodge pickup. *NM*
  • 1970 Road Runner unrestored original 43,000 mile car..Had to sell during my stroke period in 1998..Was featured in Hemming Muscle Car in June 2014.. *NM*
  • Re: What is one vehicle from your past ownership that you wish you never lost or sold?
  • 1990 'Corvette ZR1 *NM*
  • Sorry, but I can't name just one, as there are two that I equally regret selling... *PIC*
  • A toss-up - the '70 Barracuda, the '68 429 T-Bird, and my plain old '96 Mustang *NM*
    • Well, there is a list of all the cars I have had in my profile, each fun in one way or another, but for the highest fun quotient it would be the '70 Z28 base full bumper with only the Z28 option and 4 on the floor, with deleted pollution equipment, Mallory dual points
      • I forgot to note 2 PICS in my post, above. *NM*
  • Out of about sixty...so far... I'd say it's a tossup between a '68 XR7, a '66 Belvedere h/t and a '64 Valiant ragtop, with a '66 benchseat Mustang a-code coupe not far behind :) *NM*
  • Well, all of my new cars have been better than the one they replaced. But I do have a soft spot for my 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon. Fast, great handling, beautiful and roomy. *NM*
  • I only ever had four cars in forty-odd years of driving. *LINK*
    • Nice reminiscences, with pictures even! We had the Cortina in Canada for many years, in the end replaced by the first-gen Mercury Capri. I recall they were all that colour, too! *NM*
    • Terrific story. Thanks for sharing. I am not familiar with the cars you describe but agree with your philosophy of long term use. My experiences of "long term" only range from 10 to 13 years and around 135K miles, though. Congrats on your greatly extended time frames! *NM*
      • My family has always kept them until they wore out.
        • Re: My family has always kept them until they wore out.......Same here. Average ~12yrs per vehicle. The racecar that was bought in 1988, is still on the trailer *NM*
  • My 1973 Mustang notchback, 351 Cleveland H.O., 4 speed, 3.91:1 locker. Really impressive musclecar for a 17 year old to have back in 1989! Sold it in 1990, haven't seen it since. *NM*
  • 1968 Z/28 Camaro *NM*
  • 1970 1/2 Camaro Z/28 I t-boned a 66 Pontiac lemans that pulled out of a drive way. I was going 45mph. I miss that car terribly and had dreams for years that it came back photo in 1974 *NM* *PIC*
    • I feel your pain, George. My '70 Z28 was T-boned on the driver's side by a teenage girl that ran a 4-way stop sign one evening back in the day. It took forever for the morons at the giant Houston Oldsmobile dealership's body shop to repair it to sort of close to acceptable
  • My first car, 1957 chevy bel air, bought when I was 15 and had it paid for by the time I could drive. Thanks for loan Dad. craig cochran *NM*
  • Mine would be my first car 1970 Mustang coupe with a Canadian Mercury 302 motor swap linked up tot he original 6 cyl standard trans. Would scream from light to light. *NM*
  • 1969 Javelin 390 I bought when I was 16. I traded in my 1962 Biscayne which was the first car I bought. *NM*
  • Re: What is one vehicle from your past ownership that you wish you never lost or sold?......ONE? There are several...
• Here is a new one from Salvinos maybe old news to some... I am feel sure they will be available right here when they are released..."PIC"
• 1970 Galaxie 2dr. Hardtop Project......PIX. ......
  • No offense, Roger, but I think you got the "ugly brown" on the money... *NM*
  • Really nice work on the conversion. *NM*
  • Nice Job looking good Roger! *NM*
  • Hmmm that brown ford is similar to the one in Burt Reynolds White Lighting movie... (that was a 71) Nice job though! *NM*
  • Almost looks like UPS brown. Keep up the great work! *NM*
  • Love it! Nice high quality work, neat trim application, I admire your vision and persistence! (having attempted similar mods myself, with dubious results, LOL) *NM*
  • The color doesn't look ugly, looks a lot like something out of an early 70s Ford brochure *NM*
  • Great work on the master, and if you were aiming for ugly on the brown...
  • Great work on the conversion but I can't say I'm love'n the color. Probably be a lot better if it was a metallic brown *NM* *PIC*
    • The pearl gives it a metallic look. Doesn't show in the photo very well. It may look better once it has a shine to it. *NM*
  • I like it! *NM*
  • Nice work! *NM*
• They were combined in the 70s issues. The Ertl reissues have the red lenses, but no chrome bezel, so they float in midair. I think the Round 2 issues have both back, but they cant be used together. (Because the bezels are still filled in.) *NM*
• Has anyone seen the new Model Cars Magazine in stores? *NM*
  • Re: Closest hobby shop to carry that mag is 35 or so miles away and I'm not drivin' that far for a magazine. *NM*
• Completely scratch-built... Just amazing. *LINK*
  • Quite creative! Using the flattened PVC pipe technique? *PICS*
    • I've asked him a few times to explain his flattening of the PVC pipe technique... It must get lost in the translation... *NM*
      • I've seen it done on YouTube *VIDEO*
        • Well, thank YOU for that... There was also a second one that followed. *NM*
        • I presume one could just get PVC sheet from a supplier? *NM*
          • That would be easier. You can also by polystyrene, which would be easier to work with too. *NM*
          • you can re-purpose scrap pieces *NM*
• Possibly. *NM*
  • No, it was the first issue of the Revell '69. *NM*
    • Really? I'll be darned...
• From the files of the Hobby Heaven forum
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Your teasing me with that yellow Dart....... I'm not that far from completion. Kool looking straight axle RR *NM*
  • Now THAT is a Stealth! *NM*
  • Re: Great pics and thanks! *NM*
  • No Power Wagon "fix" this week...sigh... *NM*
    • Not many real nice ones around! *NM*
• Passing of a board member *PIC*
  • Gregs 57 *NM* *PIC*
  • 34 pickup *NM* *PIC*
  • Custom merc *NM* *PIC*
    • Some nice examples of his work. Thanks for sharing them. My condolences for your loss. *NM*
    • I am so sorry about your brothers passing. RIP Greg. *NM*
    • Tim, your brother builds some d*mn fine stuff. My heart goes out to your family. *NM*
      • Sorry, Tom. You'd think I'd know better than to read small print w/o glasses! *NM*
  • Re: Sorry to hear that and while I didn't know him I do remember seeing him at the Cedarville show. May he R.I.P. *NM*
  • Sorry to hear of the passing of a brother modeler. RIP and he'll be in our prayers. *NM*
  • Sorry to hear the passing of your brother. *NM*
  • Aw, I'm so sorry to hear that. He was one of the good guys. *NM*
  • Tom I am so sorry for your loss....... As you know I always enjoyed the time the three of us spent together at Cedarville Show. Hang in there my friend. *NM*
    • This was a Greg Birky inspiriered build I started a few years back..... I wish I had finished it so Greg could have seen done. I'm going to have to finish it now. PIX
  • My condolences. *NM*
  • condolences to yourself and the family... *NM*
  • He did some beautiful work. Thank you for sharing it. May peace find him, and those left to miss him. *NM*
  • So sorry for your loss. IIRC, Greg used to post here, was always positive and encouraging *NM*
  • My sincere condolences for his family. May he rest in peace. *NM*
  • My Prayers are with you and all of your families Tom ............. *NM*
  • Godspeed to Greg and my thoughts to you and family. craig cochran *NM*
  • Sorry to hear this, Tom. *NM*
  • So sorry for your loss Tom! *NM*
  • I'm very sorry to hear that, Tom... I exchanged many e-mails and had several very nice chats with Greg over the years...He once even made the 5 hour drive from Newton to Rockford, in order to join that gang for one of our Build N Bull sessions.... *PIC*
  • Sorry for your loss Mr. Birky. My condolences to you and the family. *NM*
  • Re: Sick and sad to hear of this news! *NM*
• From Marty's post below. Was there ever a kit with these wheels? Or something similar? *NM* *PIC*
  • Two closest are these from a Ukraine caster
    • That looks like them. Thank you! *NM*
  • Didn't Revell have a 57 Chevy Snap Kit with flames on it? I'm sure they did I'd have to dig one out to check *NM*
    • Matter of fact it's a AMT it came in two issues a black one and a red one. Our host has one for sale. Here is the PIC
      • Don't bother with the one pictured...wheels are ridiculously large and the disc brakes attach between the wheel halves! Get the Revell snap kit instead *NM*
        • The wheels in the Revell snap kit are an ok repesentation of an American Salt Flats style wheel like the second pic in Gerry's post.
          • My impression is something more like this: *PIC*
            • I'm not sure how accurate this is, but I like it an I'll roll with it. *PIC*
        • Yeah but the wheels in Mike's post are at least 18's and the ones in the 57 Chevy are about the same size maybe a bit larger and maybe 8"wide in scale....Gerry's wheels are at the least 10" wide look at the offsets. If I were looking I'd stay with the 57. *NM*
  • You'd come close with the front wheels in AMT's phantom vickie... *NM*
  • I have some of the recommendations in my stash. I can take photos to give a better idea if that helps? *NM*
• New Model Cars Magazine came in the mail today. Nice surprise. Very good issue in my opinion, NNL west show coverage, how-to articles, kit reviews, etc.. NO, I'm not going to complain about past problems with the magazine, just looking forward to the next issue....... *NM*
  • Got mine too. Very well done in my opinion. Fingers crossed that they can keep it going. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Way cool pics! Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Nice set of pics Marty Thks! *NM*
  • Love that '58 Cadillac!! *NM*
  • Re: Great pics tonight Marty, including The Tilted Kilt girls also. Thanks! *NM*
  • That was a fun ride! *NM*
  • Really liking the 49 Chevy Fastback. *NM*
  • Love me a Superdog with a Magnum! *NM*
  • Nice pics, Marty! Also nice to see your own work there in the WTH shop, real standout builds! *NM*
  • THAT ORANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man GIT-DI-UP *NM*
  • the candy caddy is to die for. and the night shot of the staging lanes is terrific. thanks Marty. craig cochran *NM*
  • Early 70s Camaro with aftermarket wheels, hmm.... *NM*
  • Is that a Tognotti "T?" Haven't seen one of those in years... *NM*
  • Great PICS! Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • Why does Bare Metal foil always look crinkly when applied? (The Lincoln model car pic). *NM*
    • I'm sure the camera exaggerates the flaws. It can be made smooth if you take your time. Number one problem is that the paint isn't smooth. Number two is that it just wasn't burnished down enough. *NM*
      • Agree with Bill, for years I have light sanded the trim around windows to improve smoothness. craig cochran *NM*
  • The 51 Federal semi-tractor looks great! *NM*
• Make it a "day two" car and put Cragers or Torque Thrusts on it. That's what we did back in the day. *NM*
  • Whoops! Got ahead of myself, didn't read the entire post before my brain kicked into gear. *NM*
• Chevy chorus line just because , , , [PICS]
  • that's a nice work bench Steve *NM*
  • Nice....what year is the blue and white one, second from left?? Thanks. *NM*
    • '69 *NM* *PIC*
      • MAN O MAN O MAN................. Your beating my drums *NM*
      • So, is that kit unobtanium now?? *NM*
        • YGM,Jim. *NM*
        • The promo is more readily available. If you don't mind cutting the hood out, you can combine it with the AMT '70 to make a kit out of it. *NM*
          • The resin kit is actually pretty cheap and still available. Just can't say who here as it's a competing vendor selling them. *NM*
  • I like the sneaky 1970 Impala Camino *NM*
  • Love it! Especially that '69! *NM*
  • Nice lineup! *NM*
  • One word: jealous!!! *NM*
    • Don't be. It took me 30 years of looking to make up that line. *NM*
  • I agree nice lineup showing the styling changes from year to year. *NM*
• It is stretched. I'll post pics later. *NM*
  • Chassis stretch, , , *PIC*
    • It looks like they added a little more material to the front of the chassis behind the front bumper as well. *NM*
      • Yea ,, and the '68 has a panhard bar molded to the rear end that the others don't have as well. *NM*
        • The million dollar question is...if in fact the '74-'76 Caprice is a new body tool, does the '73 Caprice still exist somewhere in Round 2's vast archives? *NM*
          • The how much, is only part of the question
          • Lowrider, donk, police or stock. They have all bases covered for max ROI. These land barges are still popular enough. However, if they wait another 10-15 years or so, then l don't know. *NM*
            • The track record of the current release
• New Model Cars magazine was in todays mail *NM*
• Never seen that 65 G/P box art, that is cool! *NM*
• I think those GT wheels look good on all Fords, they are like rallyes on Chevys, good all around look, just my opinion! *NM*
• Amazing. I know how bad Jaymar stuff can be.
• 1969 Charger R/T SE in Code T5 Copper (aka Medium Bronze) Metallic *PIC*
  • Fantastic build..I factory ordered a 69 Sport Satellite in that color with white top and /tan/white interior..Nicest looking car I ever owned..Even went for the 383 4 bbl carb.. *NM*
  • Beautiful build Tim! *NM*
  • Super work! *NM*
  • Great build. I remember the article. *NM*
  • CLASSIC! *NM*
  • Very nice, do like that color! *NM*
  • Would like a real one just like that in my garage
  • Tim, I remember that article and a few others along the same line...inspired me to buy a group of Mopars from that era (still unbuilt, though!) *NM*
  • Two thumbs up Tim!! *NM*
  • Still looks nice. Glad for the reminder about the article, may need to reference it some time *NM*
  • Nice build and like the color choices. *NM*
• The absolute best version of that 10-hole wheel is in the '69 Cougar Eliminator kit. Distant runner-up would be the ex-MPC '69 Mustang *NM*
• Does anyone have a link to the Klaus Raddatz "Canmaster #3000" plans?
  • The Klaus Raddatz Tutorial, as seen here a while back *PIC*
• I've never seen one of those before. It seems to be a bit off in proportion but your resto looks fabulous! *NM*
• The 'ye olde" MPC '69 Mustang kit has a different set of those styled steel wheels. The center caps have the 'GT' badge in the center, though. Nicer than the Torino's. Haven't tried the Monogram ss wheels...
  • Aren't those wheels also in the '69 Cougar kits as well? *NM*
    • I need to do an inventory - there are several SS Cobra/GT wheels in the universe
• Again fantastic build! kinda odd that Buicks from that era are not viewed at as viable model kits by the various manufacturers
• I've got one of those kits coming too but I think I will be using those stock wheels to do a pseudoreplica of my Uncle's Ted's old Torino. *NM*
• So very neatly done! Hope you have a way to get those roll-up doors out for painting, LOL *NM*
  • They are not permanent, Bob. They come out, have been painted silver and will only get put back in when all of the other outside painting is done. *NM*
• I have a Shapeways store, but I am wanting to get away from them. Their price increases are getting out of hand. *NM*
• Good looking Bird! *NM*
• Had two, sold one a few weeks ago, €30 *NM*
• I hate 'em too. Contact Kevin at Missing Link. I'm pretty sure that he has exactly what you want. I have't seen him sell them for a while, but contact him anyway. Good luck! *NM*
• Nice restoration, great job on the chrome and paint! *NM*
• If they still have the '68 and '70 body tool, they could use the AMT '70 Impala chassis. The longer chassis (MPC '76 Caprice) can be used for the '73 body. In fact, the same chassis plate is used from '71-'76.
  • The later chassis has the catalytic convertor in place *NM*
• A long time ago I did a '66 Beaumont wagon.. *PIC*
• Correct, I have one, and It used to come with a resin '69 Beaumont nose, maybe still available separately *NM*