Message Index

• Off the bench - '06 Corvette (Pics)
  • Ouch! Is the hinge retrievable and can it be reglued in place? *NM*
• I received an email from the Ford dealership I bought my car from a few years ago letting me know that on July 13th Ford will debut the new version Ford Bronco (2 & 4 door versions) and the Bronco Sport.
  • Bet they skip the $20K right to $30K start.....
• I’m pretty sure that this car never won the Daytona 500…pics
  • Interesting sponsorship on that car. It would have been more funny to have the right turn signal constantly blinking instead of the left one, but that's just my sense of humor. Nice build. *NM*
  • AARP car in silver with various older folks remedies sponsors and a continuously flashing turn signal? Hilarious! ;^) *NM*
• A few ’78??? International Scouts for 7/8 …pics
  • Is the pumper 1/25? *NM*
• Thanx to everyone who commented on my '75 F-100 and '66 Malibu! Much appreciated! *NM*
• '78 for 7/8.... *PIC*
  • Very nice build! *NM*
• Is it OK to put a resin body into the dyehdrator? It's about 107 degrees in there. Thanks. *NM*
  • I DO NOT use mine on any resin......sun yes.... *NM*
    • But not in a closed space... guy had a replica model of his car on the package tray in the back window at an outdoor show and by the end of the sunny day it was in pretty sad shape. *NM*
  • Same here. I've had bodies wilt a bit. Not always, but once in a while. I don't put resin in there any more. *NM*
• Mr. Barrett (modlguy) I got the package. Thank you for your generosity! *NM*
• It's nice to see Hank Borger getting some well deserved credit in the latest Scale Auto.......
  • Re: Ditto, and don't forget that he had a sidekick back then by the name of Tom Gaffney. *NM*
    • I still have a lot of LMG Enterprises stuff. *NM*
• How about some ’78 Dodge Trucks for July 8…pics
  • Cool wrecker. Is that lime green one a New Jersey Dept. of Transportation? *NM*
    • Thanks, You are correct sir… did the TD plate give it away? … pics
      • No, it was all the signs in the bed. *NM*
  • All great stuff Chuck. That camper is relly cool, but I think that you should tell the guy that it is not the best idea to go surfing while wearing a Tuxedo ;^)> *NM*
    • Thanks, I think he's in the TIKI HUT changing now. *NM*
  • They look great Chuck!!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Nice variety of builds of a kit. They look great. *NM*
• 1948 Sterling Installment #5
  • Question about the 1:1s. What was the advantage to chain drive? There is a differential anyway and the chains are exposed to rain, mud, etc. rather than using a closed axle. Was it just "the way it has always been done" at the time, or was there an advantage to it? *NM*
• Would anyone want to see this reissued? **PIC INSIDE**
  • Licensing nightmare..........
  • Pic not opening. When try to open in new tab get "forbidden". *NM*
• what is the website where you can make your own license plates where you can select the state and year of the plate and type in your own letters and numbers? Thanks. *NM*
  • Acme license maker (link)
  • ACME is the go to one most use, but someone on another board posted a link to another option *NM* *LINK*
    • I like this one and it has hundreds of plate options *NM*
  • Don't tell me you've run out of your SEL 66 plates!!! (grin) *NM*
    • No, I haven't run out, but I have an idea simmering in the back of my mind.......hmmmm......we'll see if something might happen. *NM*
  • Thanks for the responses and links guys. Unfortunately neither site can give me what I want. I did some surching and found this site. They have what I need....... *LINK*
• Updated 1971 GTO Judge build pics. It's sunny today so I took a couple of pics outside. the color is still off, it has too much orange in it. ..........*PICS*..........
  • Still looks good. *NM*
    • X2!!! *NM*
  • I see what you man, Scott. But, that body style still "wears" that color very well, I think. Awfully pretty car... *NM*
  • Nice! I like the color combination. *NM*
  • Looks good, Scott! I think the color on the model looks better than the 1:1. *NM*
  • Looks great!! *NM*
• Tim Boyd, I see that Round2 is re-releasing the '32 Imperial, with motorcycle, was that the motorcycle you wrote about in the Scale auto classic kit feature? *NM*
  • Luc, yes it is, but with several of the parts retooled and improved....TIM *NM*
    • They've been doing some neat revisions that way. *NM*
• 7/8 *PIC*
  • Nice build Kelly! *NM*
  • That's way more than a 7/8th it's the whole thing. Really nice. *NM*
  • Way Kool....... I used those wheels on my Rambler Scrambler but I put spinners for the center caps and it really stands out. The whole is great. *NM*
  • I like the car, the wheels, and the shop dio. Great stuff. *NM*
• Finished PICs This is one of 5 kits that I purchased recently as a group. I was really only interested in 2 of the kits but the price was just to good to pass on. I like the looks of this car but really didn't know what I was going to do with it. I thought about .....
  • Looks great!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Are those wheels in the kit? *NM*
    • No, and I've had them in my parts box for so long that I can't remember where they came from. *NM*
  • Well done! Good looking ride. *NM*
• Was poking around one of those car auctions, and saw a collection being liquidated. My question is...how BAD ARE the Palmer Cobra and GT40 kits?!?
• '78s *PIC*
  • Two thumbs up Terry!! *NM*
  • Terry, I will never get tired of your M880 (M890) P/U *NM*
  • Love the Jo-Han Caddy, and I recognize that Dirty Old Dodge. *NM*
• Some late ‘77’s for July 7…pics
  • What?!?! "Pintega" !?!?!? I take it you made your own decals for that one. *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Re: Some late ‘77’s for July 7…Like that Pacer! Right up my alley. *NM*
    • Thanks, think it's about time for me to build another AMC...haven't built one in a while *NM*
• Thank you everyone for the great comments and compliments on my 1971 GTO Judge posted below. I greatly appreciate them! *NM*
• I gotta quit opening boxes. *PIC*
  • Re: Lookin' good, however I would give the wheels a light coat of Tamiya Smoke to tone them down a bit. *NM*
  • Looking good Terry!! *NM*
• A little more work done on the Auburn, Silhouette and ’48 Plymouth Coupe…pics
  • Nice work Chuck! *NM*
  • Any issues with the Plymouth? Have the Southern Motorsports body, looks right on, but how's the fit? *NM*
    • Not really any issues with the '48 Plymouth Coupe...so far so good... using an AMT '41 Plymouth as a donor kit...fit seems ok, nothing a little sandfing can't fix?... in the 80's I had a 1 to 1 '48 Plymouth 4 door, wish one was offered in resin as well *NM*
      • I think there once was a 4 door, by R&R at Star models, a 50 coupe too! Really would like one as well! *NM*
• Looks period perfect. *NM*
• Dave Van.....and everyone else. Would this primer be good to use on a model body to protect a hot automotive paint from attacking plastic and resin bodies? ..........*PIC*..........
  • My pick for plastic and resin....BUT
    • I like Plastikote T-236. Not as hot as Duplicolor. New formula takes a little longer to dry, but works very well. *NM*
  • Only primer I use for all paints. *NM*
• Top to bottom nice! *NM*
• Spot on! *NM*
• What a beast! *NM*
• '77 for 7/7. PICS
  • Nice! I think that is the first one of those I have seen. I like the color combo. Looks good! *NM*
  • Nice. I had that kit in robin's egg blue. Built horribly, but I still regret foolishly trading it away many moons ago. At least it went to a friend of mine. I think he built a drag car out of it. I have another just haven't gotten around to building it. *NM*
  • That's just totally cute. Neat little model. *NM*
  • That Chevette is a beauty! Very nice work! *NM*
• What year was the 350 first put into Chevy vehicles, and were they mated to power glide trannys". Having trouble finding a flex plate for my wife's hot rod. *NM*
  • I think the 350 first appeared in the '67 Camaro, and powerglide was available. *NM* *LINK*
    • You are correct sir, I just checked- I stand corrected on the intro year. *NM*
    • The AMT '67 Camaro annual kit was an SS 350 (biggest engine initially offered; the 396 came a bit later) *NM*
    • Re: I think the 350 first appeared in the '67 Camaro, and powerglide was available......3 new engines were avail. in the Camaro only in 67.....
  • I think '69 was the first year for the 350 SBC engine,
  • most aftermarket 350 flex plates have 350 & 400 bolt patterns 350 & pg are the same patterns *NM*
• David...sharp! Particularly big Wow on that engine and its detailing....congrats....TIM *NM*
• Big shout out of THANKS to ED T! He is mailing me a couple of horizontal "H" spokes Chevy steering wheels to make it possible to use the upcoming full bumper '70 Z28 Camaro kit as a more accurate replica of a 1:1 I had back in the day. Thanks Ed! *NM*
  • You're very welcome, Bill. Can't wait to see the finished product! *NM*
• test *NM*
  • Frank your post came through, but their is no text. *NM*
    • That's ok just checking cause my Link didn't work so I had to re-do the Link *NM*
• '77 for 7/7...pics....
  • Very nice, cool car. I never tire of seeing it. *NM*
  • I remember when you owned a 1:1 of that.. *NM*
    • Rcool; I don't think I have ANY '77 models but did own a '77 Pontiac Phoenix 2 dr.
  • Just like it's owner! heehee *NM*
• Some Odds & Ends *** 8 PICS ***
• #8 off the bench... I am a bit behind in my posting *** 11 PICS ***
  • You've been busy! *NM*
  • Not a Mopar fan but I do like it a lot *NM*
  • Cool Mopar, great build. *NM*
• #7 for 2020 *** 10 PICS ***
  • Nice build Kelly I have never picked this kit up is it 1/24th or 1/25th *NM*
    • It's 1/25 the newer kit that was originally the Vanishing Point Die Cast. *NM*
  • Another great build. *NM*
  • Looks great! If you don’t mind me asking, how did you correct the chassis? They all seem to bulge like that in that kit. *NM*
    • Super glue and patience... *NM*
  • Great color choice, perfect stance, and killer building skills. Great job Kelly! *NM*
  • Looks great Kelly! *NM*
• #6 Off the bench *** 9 PICS***
  • Sweet build. Love the color & wheel choice. *NM*
  • Re: VERY nice build on that Fury. *NM*
  • Awesome build Kelly!! *NM*
  • That looks Terrific!! *NM*
  • Have not used Pegasus wheels and tires. What size or model are those? *NM*
    • The rears are the 23" and fronts 19" *NM*
  • Did the custom intake come from a modem Hemi? *NM*
    • Honestly I have no clue, it was in a box of Mopars so there's a good chance, the air intake tube is a piece of chrome tree sprue. *NM*
      • Have one in my parts box that looks like it. Came from the Revell Shelby Series I kit. *NM*
        • Don't think its from that, here is the Olds intake. *NM* *PIC*
  • That's a beauty Kelly! *NM*
• Update on my short bus project *PIX*
  • Shaped up very nice! *NM*
  • Looking great......I drove a bus from that era......not fun!!!
    • Wow! *NM*
  • Really coming together! How did the windows open on the 1:1? *NM*
    • Not sure. These window's aren't exactly right but far more work than what I want to take on so they'll have to do. *NM*
      • I like the look of them, though. Similar look to the uppers on some of the VW mini buses. *NM*
    • Bill, all the 1:1's online show traditional double-hung or single pane (that drop down) side glass *NM*
      • Yep. Ideally one might want to be able to exit through a window in some situations but there is not enough room for double or single hung (double horizontal panes with the low raising behind the upper) for that, but single pane drop downs would work for that and not require
  • Ken, are still casting anything? Need some motors! TX! *NM*
• Thanks everyone! Looks like I'll paint it before I foil it. *NM*
• Were 1971 MPC kits shrink wrapped? *NM*
  • I think so but I've been wrong about many things.😊 *NM*
  • Pretty sure they were. It's been a while though! *NM*
  • Yes. *NM*
  • MPC kits were wrapped from day one *NM*
    • Hmmm... *NM*
    • Re: Yes, now that you mentioned it I do recall it so. *NM*
• Update on AMT 64 Impala (PICS)
  • I like the build and the color combination. Sharp! *NM*
• Off the Bench! #6 since the wife has been away (she's coming back tomorrow). AMT 1961 Ford Ranchero (PICS)
  • Re: Lookin' good. *NM*
  • Very nice! I'm a huge Falcon fan and have yet to build one of these. *NM*
  • really cool build, but a "spare "'60 kit? I tried
    • Actually, I inherited 3 60 Falcon kits from my wife's father when we cleaned out their house. One was built stock, the other had the custom parts on it, and one was still sealed in the box. I used the left over chrome parts from the custom built kit. *NM*
• I just finished another one. My camera didn't get the color right. The color is 1971 Pontiac only Aztec Gold. ..........*PICS*..........
  • Great job! It's nice to see it in a 1:1 color that's appropriate for it's era, too. *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • That looks pretty cool! Maybe try getting pictures in the sun, that may help. Nice clean build there though no matter what light it's shot in. *NM*
    • Ditto both points! *NM*
  • Scott!! That looks Fantastic!! Nice work! *NM*
  • Wow! *NM*
  • Sweet! I like that color! *NM*
  • Nice Goat Scott! *NM*
• Our Host Mr. Carter wrote me a few months back with some updates and corrections in my "Chevy Pickup Kit History" article in Scale Auto earlier this year, and those are now recapped on page 5 of the new August Scale Auto. Thanks again,Tom! Cheers....TIM *NM*
  • Ha ! I was just reading that two seconds ago. Now, who gets to tell Bill Coulter that the Penske Corvette kit is actually 1/24 scale ? ;-) *NM*
    • He probably knows. Occasionally the magazine will make changes based on, um, not enough information. *NM*
• Hank Borger gets some long, long overdue recognition in the new Scale Auto...
  • My buddy is replicating Hank's 55 Chevy 'Fantasia' just the way it was done in CM mag. *NM*
  • I’ll say! It was a nice surprise! *NM*
• Update - WIP - 69 Camaro Pace Car Replica PIX
  • That looks darn good to me! *NM*
  • Looks great, what a detail. Was this on all convertibles or just on Pace Cars? *NM*
    • All convertibles, along with hydraulic dampers at all 4 corners. Not opening the trunk, so just need to craft up front *NM*
  • Looks convincing *NM*
• Because it hardly sticks I've been in the habit if I BMF primer is to put a coat of Future on those areas *NM*
• You know, I have just too much fun distracting myself. *PIC*
  • it's not a bad kit for its age/era - basically a reboxed version of the drag on lady kit . Interior buckets wrong(has the 70 style high back seats and door panels (if you look really close at the back inner panel you can see its a shortened version from the 70 javelin bucket
    • The AMX has a gas tank, it's a separate part. The Donohue/Follmer Trans-Am series Javelins are the kits that don't have one, the 1:1 cars had fuel cells *NM*
      • Yep, it's got one. I'm just mostly building what's there now. Your basic '60s vibe. *NM*
  • Terry,,,,enjoyed reading about your east coast dirt tracker build in the new SA....keep it up!!!! TIM *NM*
• '66 Malibu Sedan
  • A lot of work, but what a nice result! *NM*
  • Nice build and color. *NM*
  • Re:She's a real beauty!! *NM*
  • Lot's of work = great results!!! *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
    • What he said!! *NM*
  • Roger, you have model building skills I wish I possessed. All your work resulted in a very cool model. Want to display it on my shelf? :^) JK! *NM*
  • Great work, nicely done! *NM*
  • Re: Lookin' good. *NM*
  • Wow Roger, that is beautiful work. The color, wheels and such really make it pop! *NM*
  • Clean handsome build. Congrats! *NM*
  • Outstanding!!!!!!! Beautiful work! WOW!!!!!!! *NM*
  • Really, really nice! *NM*
  • Perfect.... Absolutely PERFECT!!! *NM*
  • Man,That's nice,Beautiful Color ! *NM*
  • Everything about that is awesome! *NM*
  • WOW... JUST WOW! *NM*
  • The paint is like glass! *NM*
  • Looks great Roger. Love the color. *NM*
  • Very Cool!!😎 *NM*
  • Hard work paid off, looks great! *NM*
• Has anyone got more that speculation on these.
  • Most are listed as TBA on wholesale sites.... *NM*
  • I just noticed that the box for the upcoming '69 Ford Cobra says "Torino" Cobra, but it is NOT a Torino. That's like saying an Impala Biscayne. It's just a Ford "Cobra." I had the idea to revamp the Torino into a Cobra back in the early '90, which they did, but...
    • I should add that Torino did become the car line model name in 1970, but from '62 through '69 it was Fairlane. *NM*
    • John wrote back to say it's too late to change it, but most people won't notice or care anyway. *NM*
  • I think you better watch the Youtube channel of HPIGUY
  • Wondering about that Nova Stawag...
    • And so say all of us! *NM*
    • seems pretty straighforward: the Craftsman kit, which means no engine but opening hood, no kustom or other parts, simple build, but widely sought after at this point. Its a miracle come true if it comes true. *NM*
      • Early on in the board's history, there were a bunch of early 60s Buick, Olds, and Chevy II wagon builds posted. IIRC, the Chevy II wagon is a nice finished product *NM*
• John from Round 2 sent me these photos of the upcoming Bill Jenkins '72 Vega Pro Stock, built from the sample kit I posted earlier. (Many thanks to Mark and Dave for also forwarding the email.) *PICS*
  • Do we know when it is due? *NM*
    • It's too early to say for sure as unforeseen delays are not uncommon, but production was to have begun at least a couple weeks ago which would put them in the US by late July, and then they have to get to distributors and dealers. *NM*
  • You know, I'm not a big drag fan when it comes to models, but I think I want one of those. Cool stuff! *NM*
  • Thanks Tom! I have a lifetime supply of kits (or perhaps 3-4 lifetimes) but this one will be tempting! *NM*
  • I know I'm going to need a couple. *NM*
    • You and I both! Cannot wait for the full bumper Camaro, too. *NM*
  • Round-2 posted it on FB too, think it's a cuty
  • I can't wait for this one! *NM*
  • I need a few. Glad it is the early version. *NM*
• Saw the new Scale Auto at B&N this weekend. great issue, but personally, I would've put Len Woodruff's '64 Bud Moore Mercury on the cover, instead of the Penske Corvette.
  • Speaking of the Mercury, does it remind anyone else of the Don Edmunds version in R&C Models way back when?. *NM*
    • Yes. FYI, it's Don Emmons. *NM*
      • oops- memory failure. I should have looked it up. *NM*
  • Got my issue today.
    • My brain farted. Forgot about that Alfa Romeo... *NM*
    • Have had mine for a bit, but the cover has a giant crease where part of the cover got folded back flat in a stack somewhere. A good issue though - lots of variety and neat stuff. *NM*
  • "Newbie"? Bill Coulter has been writing for model car magazines since the days of Model Car Science--something like 45 years and maybe 500 stories and a dozen books. NObody has written more. *NM*
    • I apologize again. Must've seen a writer's name, and presumed he built the model. *NM*
  • I got my copy in the mail yesterday, here in Sweden. *NM*
• Oh man Roger, that is so clean and realistic! *NM*
• Way cool vintage rod Dave! *NM*
• Lee Valley Tools has some 9mm wide(open) is that too large? Or isn't photoetch an option? *NM*
  • Way to wide, Bob. More like 3.5 mm wide. Photoetch is very difficult to use and secure. Tried it once. Never again. *NM*
• The Jolly Green Giant! Was gonna post before, seem to recall seeing red lead/oxide primer being used widely in the day, good for dark colours, I suppose. Gonna try using it myself next time. Nice work on the engine, looks substantial, a real workhorse *NM*
• You and me both! *NM*
• I haven't done it over primer but over flat enamel, on the thin interior trim on the AMT 57 300C,it stuck o/k but as this is not subject to any handling or rubbing its still there after 15yrs.....but you may have the same issue that occurs with decals on flat paints.....
• I've done it over scripts and painted over it with no problems. *NM*
  • Re: Ditto! *NM*
  • Worked for me. *NM*
• Haven't tried it in awhile, problem was it wouldn't stick generally. *NM*