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• Just got home from a week in Orlando, just wondering if anyone here is in the storm path? I was over in Clearwater the middle of last week, at a friends 11th floor condo, and
• For our good buddy Boomer... A video on the making of '28-'29 Model A's.... Just under 26 minutes long, get a cup of java Boomer.
  • I see that at the end they're '30-'31s... *NM*
    • That's because in those days it took a really long time to make a video. *NM*
• Anyone else here watch A4 Garage on YouTube? I like his attention to details and working features.
  • Forgot to mention there's a video in my initial post. *NM*
  • Is this the same fellow that did the super detailing of the Austin Mini? *NM*
    • Yes it is. Have you seen his Mercedes-Benz 300SL? *NM*
• My LHS has started to stock them, however, he doesn't have an colors that interest me. Be curious to hear what the group thinks of them. *NM*
• I'd like to ask someone for help to make me some small, simple decals. Pictured is a pair of decals that go behind the doors on the rear quarter panels on 1970 Dodge Coronets. I had a whole bunch of these, but they all got ruined except for this one ...*PICS*...
  • Sorry, I can't help with the decals, but have you considered making the trim pieces from styrene and applying foil to finish? *PICS*
    • Some of the "hand holds" on some of my WWII tanks(Sherman's and Priest's) kinda look like those. 35th scale though, but I won't tell. L.O.L. Just a thought. *NM*
      • Interesting... never thought of that as a source. I feel like there is something out there that should work. Decals might end up being the most doable solution, though. *NM*
  • Scott....have you tried a local "print shop", ie one that does promo items like pics on coffee cups & the like...they, at least here in Oz use decals & I used to get an A4 size sheet done for a few $$, tho' the local shop couldn't print white. *NM*
  • Scott, could you not scan them into your computer, then print them out on decal paper?? *NM*
    • I'm pretty sure he wants the chrome piece. You could easily do that on an ALPS printer. Not too many people have them anymore. *NM*
  • Scott, drop me an email. *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH...56 Ford post car weekend warrior. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Just right Frank! *NM*
  • Great weekend warrior! I do have a question. Are those steps on the rear bumper corner edges? I don't think I've ever noticed those before. *NM*
    • They are exhaust tips.... I don't thing they are suppose to be on the cheap models like this one but more in line w/ $ models. *NM*
    • As far as I know those are the exhaust outlets. *NM*
  • Love the color. *NM*
  • Frank, that looks good... great color! *NM*
  • That looks great Frank. Love the wide whites in the rear and skinny whites up front. What is that motor from? *NM*
    • It's the kit motor 312 Y-Block? But it has the Judson Blower from the 64 Olds *NM*
  • Sweet!!! *NM*
• Interesting new proprietary plastic molding process (for now being tried out for gaming miniatures) *LINK*
  • Could you imagine how much it costs for 1 of those units? Then the maintenance of that unit? 😬 However, I wonder if any resin casters would look into this type of machine. Could you imagine resin parts becoming available in plastic instead? *NM*
    • Doing some research on this, I see a common theme of: bendy & doesn't take scraping or filling well. They also said that the thermoplastic does not require primer, just paint directly over the material. I wonder how well it'd hold up to lacquers or enamel.
      • A few things: Seemed like the hard plastic at the end would be a better choice than the soft, and cost
• I agree with some others that the hood is incompatible with the body style. It could be better if lower and instead of the vertical sides a softer crease like the fender tops might work. Ditch the rake use narrowed and widened Buick wheels for a street "look" sleeper. *NM*
• Thanks for sharing the pics. That black '58 Lincoln convertible reminds me of the black '58 Lincoln 4 door mother had for a while back in the day. Those headlights trim/surrounds probably got used on at least a zillion customs back in the day, LOL. Here is a google *PIC*
  • I guess I should explain - the reason this is so late is that I have been out of town for almost a week helping one of my sisters with some stuff so I am gradually working my way through the posts to catch up. *NM*
  • I know exactly how your Mom felt, as I had to trade my '54 Olds Holiday, for a four door cause "whoops", now we have 2 kids! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Man I love the looks of that car, and the dark blue color fits it just right. *NM*
• So I was working on a new car project...*PIC*
  • Just when you think you know every vehicle...hey, there's photos of a pink and white one used for tours in Australia, how about that color scheme? *NM*
  • The Lane Museum... *LINK*
• WENT TO A SMALL 150 CAR SHOW.... First since CO19. Central Christian Church use to leave it open but this year they limited it to 150 cars w/pre-register. Show was a big success. LOTS OF PIX and thanks for looking.
  • Frank, you're right tho' that Ute can't be an Oz original as it doesn't appear to have any rust which was a Ford factory no cost option...........lol.....great pics mate. *NM*
    • I got to talking to the guy and he shipped it here to US... told me that it was an old farm truck and wasn't exposed to salt elements being driven mostly on the property. *NM*
      • As far as I am aware salt has never been used on roads in australia. even those in the Snowy Mountains region or in parts of Tasmania, we just don't get sufficent snow. *NM*
        • Would it be from the sea salt flying as in mist maybe... I have heard about rust there along the ocean. I know in Puerto Rico in some areas that's an issue. Not a big issue but it happens. *NM*
  • I'll take the dark Cougar thank you. Or the Packard. *NM*
    • Both won awards and both beautiful cars. *NM*
  • Nice looking little show Frank Some cool cars! *NM*
  • Great show. Thanks for sharing. You didn't happen to take a liking to that droptop Chevelle? Possible future project? *NM*
    • I did and HMMMMM...... Wish I could come up with a drop top. *NM*
      • Revell 442 convertible. Doesn't one of those have an up-top? *NM*
• Gorgeous car, if I could photoshop better, I'd put a DeSoto front end on it just to see *NM*
• OT: Well, hello everyone! I've not been on the board for a very long time, since April, I think. Been busy going places and working on my big Chevy project. (PICS) *LINK*
  • Always fun to see people's projects. Looks like you're in plenty deep! LOL. *NM*
  • You're doing some nice work!!!!!!
  • Looking good! *NM*
  • Nice start on a BIG project! *NM*
  • That dash REALLY pops! *NM*
• From Scott's pictures below. Anyone know where the builder got these decals for this (Tamiya?) Mustang? This Mustang just looks so cool! *NM* *PIC*
  • I think they are S.K. Decals *NM*
    • Yes they are. Just found them. Thanks for the info. *NM*
• Got the Sept/Oct. issue of Vintage Motorsport. Read the story. The car in VM is a replica. The originals are long gone (?)
  • Good point. I saw the car as more of a guide to model one, since historical pics don't show a lot of details sometimes. *NM*
• Which, unfortunately, Moebius needs to work on a bit *NM*
• Andyd: Thought of you yesterday, as I went to my favorite swap meet(after no meet , the last two years). NO B-36, BUT picked up an MPC AVRO VULCAN(cheap). The only jet I'll probably build. LOVE that airplane, cause to me,it's absolutely gorgeous, be it in the air or on the
  • Boomer......you thought of me?......lol........you need to keep taking the tablets...........lol........seriously tho' that Vulcan would be the original 1/72 Airfix kit.....now build it.!......lol. *NM*
    • Has to be the original, Andyd! NOTHIN' FITS!! L.O.L.Had to rearrange a few parts of the fuselage, to dry overnite(glue). I figured you "knew" the kit, that's what I meant by "thouught about ya", bein's you owned a LHS. *NM*
  • Boomer....check your emails, I just send one.........lol. *NM*
• I have a question for you guys. Do you like it when I can include the model builders notes next to their models at a show in my pics? Would you like me to keep including them, or should I just crop them out? Please let me know. It doesn't matter to me either way. If ........
  • Nice show pics Scott! YES I like to read thier info, just read one and they sourced their wheels and tires!. *NM*
    • Do you mean the wheels on this Chevelle? Me, I'm really digging this Chevelle. *NM* *PIC*
      • That model won best paint. *NM*
        • Tight as a snare drum, the bmf is amazing *NM*
      • Very clean, love that color on a 68! *NM*
  • If it is in the photo keep it. I'm sure the builders enjoy the recognition which is why so many post on social media *NM*
  • Re: To tell you the truth,I remember someone posted them on here a few years ago, also on some of the forms was the builders name, address, and phone number, some shows had this personal info on the back, you don't know where that info will end up on line..builders .
    • It helps SOME contest judges. Some ignore them, but others could use the notes to judge. One builder of a partially scratchbuilt model lost out to a boxstock kit, because the judges did NOT know how much was scratchbuilt! *NM*
    • I personally have never seen that much information next to a model. If I did, I would keep their name visible, but I would black out any other personal information from the builder. *NM*
  • Unless the builder would prefer not to share out to a wider audience the notes are very helpful, even if quality may vary
  • I like the notes. It would feel creepy if they included the builders' personal information, but none of the pics you posted seemed to have that. If there was personal info, like address and phone number, I'd crop it out, or post the notes as a separate photo without it. *NM*
• PICS of the Y-City model show on Saturday in Zanesville, Ohio. ............... *PICS* ........
  • That corn field is amazing and I loved the muffin cup awning on the diner... *NM*
  • Believe or not, the engine compartment of the Cheby p/u, with the hay bales in back, gets my vote, hands down. L.O.L. *NM*
  • Great pics Scott, bet I know what you done with most of your sunday,......
    • Most of Sunday and in thru Sunday night until 6:00 am this Monday morning. Here's what I go thru. ..............
      • Whew!!!! And this old fart never learned how to post "pics". Ain't gonna either. I REALLY appreciate ALL of you who post pics! Trust me on this. *NM*
      • what I done Scott to upload my pictures to my computer,....
        • It takes me a few minutes to upload batch's of about 30 pics to my "group". a little longer from the group to my computer, I start a new file to add
  • This wins my vote for the best show coverage ever Scott! Thank you *NM*
  • Great pictures! Yes I like the builder's notes in the pics as well! *NM*
  • A feast for my eyes! *NM*
  • Great Pics! Thanks Scott! *NM*
  • The Revell C7R is a good kit. Everyone should build at least one.. *PIC*
  • THANK YOU SCOTT!!! What a great show! *NM*
  • Wonderful! *NM*
• I have been using Tru-Color paints for some time
  • Great info. Thanks so much. *NM*
    • Ken, I didn't ask the obvious . . . *LINK*
• Have you ever seen a RHD Firebird? *2 PICS*
  • Yep, have seen a couple, lol,..good ones use Oz Holden steering boxes or lately special L to R transfer setups under the dash, bad ones use pushbike chains & sprockets R to L, for most Oz states LHD can be used only if the car is over 30 yrs old, otherwise it has 2B RHD for
    • There has been some demand here in the US, though small, for RHD cars such as Subarus for rural mail delivery. I have seen Jeeps with a belt drive for the steering. *NM*
  • Here's one that had been imported into Hong Kong when new... *LINK*
• '65 Drag Camino - Box Art 24 hour build *PICS*
  • Looks good in the display! *NM*
  • Looks great--and I like that display, too! *NM*
  • Nice job! *NM*
  • Successful slump buster! *NM*
  • Good to see what you've been up to, and good inspiration to do a quick build and get something finished *NM*
  • Real clean masking job, Eric. Tamiya masking tape? *NM*
• The Revell Grmy W900 Wrecker has a 3408 mill *NM*
• 59 El Camino Custom - Update - Interior
  • Neatly done, Gerry! *NM*
  • Very nice! TB *NM*
  • Nice start *NM*
• Finished build #1 of my Breaking Bad series....Pete's Thunderbird.......(pics)
  • What is "Breaking Bad"?? *NM*
    • ?? Great TV show....... *LINK*
  • I know what you mean, the box art made me buy one, wasn't all to happy with the marquee of it, the box-art represented the car better than the model, Oh well. That said nice build Dave! *NM*
  • Awesome Build, Dave. Where are you going to find a Pontiac Aztek? *NM*
    • I have hunted high and low.........
      • Re: I have hunted high and low.........Drat! Hope You find something. *NM*
      • I have a die cast of the Buick version, the name of it escapes me right now *NM*
        • Rendezvous *NM*
• Rich/ NV i looked around for your tractor. No luck. Sorry. *NM*
  • Chuck, thanks for trying. Greatly appreciated.😎 *NM*
• Working on my 1/1 T kit......... *PIC*
  • Looks like fun...can you post a pic of the part you're unsure of?? Maybe we can help BTW, is that a Speedway kit, or no??. *NM*
    • Here are the parts I can not ID....... *PIC*
      • Jim, when you said Speedway I went and looked......
        • I do believe you are correct. Is the front suspension 4 bar....or hairpins?? *NM*
          • STD Hairpins front and back.....but 8 is right for all four corners! THX *NM*
            • My first hot rod (a fenderless chopped '29 "A" coupe) was 4 bar all the way around, built with heim joints, but didn't need those spacers. Interesting. *NM*
• For Albert...... *NM* *LINK*
  • OMG...what a beautiful car. Looks really good in red!! Who knows, maybe Albert can drive one, where ever he is. *NM*
  • Will never forget him offering me a ride in his blue '62 Catalina, fun times!
  • I can see Albert having one in blue parked in the hanger next to his Lear, both sitting on ready waiting for the cool dude with the dookey eating grin next ride! LOL! *NM*
• Some projects lingering.....need to finish....pic
  • The 69-72 Nova didn't look right unless it was jacked up in the rear. *NM*
  • VERY KOOL STUFF..... *NM*
• Atlantis Why Is The Fiat Is This Way
  • It could be because that was the same case with the Fiat, when Revell released it as part of om of their Parts Pack based double kits, back in the 1960's.... No plated parts. *NM* *PIC*
    • Marty & Bruce, FYI, the empty box (damaged) Marty posted is for sale on Ebay for $29.99. Don't think you've been Ripped Off Bruce. Personally I'm glad to see the Atlantis version, 2 engines +++. Just my 2¢ *NM*
      • Same here... I have several glue bombed originals... It's great to finally have a pristine kit to start with!!! *NM*
  • I wish they'd offer the suspension parts with plating. The wheels all have ejector pin marks on the outer side, and most should be magnesium anyway, so no plating there is actually preferable *NM*
    • Mother's Worry is the scientist on these -
• The Offy is the star on your model *NM*
  • That was the intention. *NM*
• Yesterday's Y City model contest (pics) *LINK*
  • Neat stuff *NM*
  • Thanks for the show pics some nice builds! *NM*
• Very close, takes a practiced eye to spot the differences - side vents are usually the tell
• This may have been posted before - not sure - Gas station *LINK* *PIC*
  • I'm pretty sure Roy Sorenson built & detailed that kit and showed the progress on his FB page, but he also combined it into a magazine if anyone wants to see how he did it. *NM* *LINK*
• I picked up the Revell '68 Beetle yesterday, I always thought
  • New tooled kit from Revell Germany from a few years ago. Note that it is 1/24 scale. Nice kit. *NM*
    • Nice kit, but European spec. '68s over here had the more beam-like bumpers *NM*
  • Did Revell rebox a Beetle kit from Hasegawa like they did their 23-window bus? (Almost 20 years ago!) *NM*
  • The old one was crude to start with, numerous revisions have made it downright nasty. The convertible had interior side panels, the sedan never did *NM*
• Thank you, gentlemen, printing the instruction *NM*
• With all the VWs that Revell has been putting out, I sure wish they'd do a Type 3 Squareback myself. *PIC*
  • Indeed odd, no one ever did a model kit of a VW Type 3 *NM*
  • There is a diecast. My first car was a Squareback. Here's a pic of one modified to look like my car. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • I'd like a 'notch back', though I do have a pretty good diecast one. *NM*
  • There was a square back made in diecast by Jada. *NM*
• Saw this posted on the MC forum *LINK*
  • Note 'Aluminum Mold' these are more short term use than traditional high nickel steel.......
    • Indeed, Dave. *NM*
      • The value is in the data, that way too it doesn’t really matter where the production takes place, holding the tooling hostage is no longer an issue then but a tax write off ;) *NM*
        • I'd get in trouble if I went further on tooling and the Far East....... *NM*
          • LOL *NM*
          • You say something by not saying something. LOL. *NM*
          • This is when I wish I could like posts here. *NM*
  • Cool! I built this gaming kit - *PIC*
    • COOL BUILD!!!! I want one....... *PIC*
      • I like your version. I will have to look for that LOL - On mine - *PIC*
        • Is yours the Revell Halo ship? Here is my Halo Warthog *PIC*
  • The college I worked for had an operator training program for injection molding. We had a small machine and had tooling cut to make swag for the school *NM*
• What's transfer pricing?
  • An online search shows this link that includes an auto manufacturer example. *NM* *LINK*
    • Thank you, sir! *NM*
• Round2 could do a Revell-Monogram
  • A 68-69 Chevelle wagon would be sweet! *NM*
• 68 Montego or Torino. *NM*
• Powershift 4-speed transaxle was the magic in the Tempest
  • Neat Story! Thanks for sharing. I always learn new things from reading this board. *NM*
  • Someone used one of those transaxles in a second-gen Corvair with a Jag V12 installed up front. Lotta work in that car (Corvair) including adapting two Buick V6 injection setups to the V12 *NM*
• Uodate the current kit to a GS - but doubting that is in the cards *NM*
  • To me the facia is a bit too clean on the '65, IMHO the '63 has more character, that's why I like the Pro-street shown in a tread below, except the hood of course which is out of character, again IMHO; Cheers and have a great Sunday! *NM*
    • Blonde vs. Brunette... *NM*
      • Or raven black, I like ‘m all ;) *NM*
• Some miscellaneous stuff... *PICS*
  • All 3 issues of Auto Modeler in 1973. Then they tried again as Scale Modeler's Auto Modeler Special in late 82 and one more in Fall 83. Lot of IAAM SoCal people in the issues. *NM*
    • I've got TWO copies of Auto Modeler in 1973. with the Diamond REO (real truck for the AMT build) and a Bugatti Royale (but they built the RACECAR!!) on the cover. Does the Museum have a copy?
  • Yes to the Powerwagon, and yes Round-2 has most of it on "file" *PIC*
  • I'd happily vote for & buy any & all of the Monogram Classics especially if they were reissued as originally, ie in coloured plastic, they'd make nice shelf models without worrying about paint, the Bug,Duesy,Mercs,Roller,Packard,Cord & Lincoln.....please. *NM*
  • Here's another vote for that Power Wagon. *NM*
  • Funny you posted that magazine cover - I have that issue - rather crumpled and torn, but back in the day that issue had all sorts of great material in it. *NM*
  • JoHan also did some excellent classics from the 1930s. *NM*
    • Indeed, if you're interested try to find the early flash free editions, with the special frame pack, they're super nice and show what Jo-Han was capable of.....sigh. *NM*
• It definitely should be a Mopar wagon…
• Is there any possibility of getting more Craftsman Series reissues like the '64 Olds Cutlass and the upcoming '64 Comet Caliente... I'm thinking '60 Chevy Brookwood wagon and '59 Buick... *NM*
  • Question is what else still exists,60 Brookwood wagon into the 59 ElCo, 63 up Valiants and Barracuda into Fireball 500. What's left? *NM*
    • Brookwood was a separate tool from the Elco, both were in production at the same time.
      • I intend to be all over the new Charger! *NM*
  • Note: The 64 Cutlass was not from the Craftsman Series. It was a regular annual kit. *NM*
  • 60 Pontiac too, I prefer 1/25th scale. *NM*
• Seeing as some of us are "dreaming out loud"... Here's mine... *NM* *PIC*
  • That is pretty! Station wagons I remember from my youth: '56, '59', '64, 70 Plymouths and a '68 Ford. The '70 Plymouth was not an easy car to tune - had to pull front tires to change spark plugs! Actually, a great date car though! *NM*
  • I'll say an irreverant AMEN to that one *NM*
  • Thats a 57 Buick Caballero isn't it?.......& those Buick wire wheels...........beautiful. *NM*
• Very nice - see info below...
  • No head gasket rather complicated servicing the valvetrain, but allowed insane levels of boost *NM*
• I’d love a 1940 Ford Woody wagon. *NM*
• Very cool looking racer Terry! *NM*
  • Thank you! *NM*
• I'm just going by how well they sold in my area. The Wally Worlds in my area sold the Nova wagons quickly, even after restocking them. The not so lhs in my area were selling the Del Rio kits fairly quick as well. *NM*
  • Cool! *NM*
• Nice work Terry, an updated new tool 1/24-25 plastic 255 Offy would be welcome. *NM*
  • Would you settle for a 3D version? *NM* *LINK*
    • Problem is I'm a tightwad...lol...& with the Oz exchange rate it would be about $60 Oz once postage gets added........lol....and besides I have enough projects to keep me going till I'm 105.....still its good to wish & I appreciate the replies & link. *NM*
  • That is a 3D printed Offy from a guy here in Texas. I can't remember his website off hand. I'll find it an post it. I really like the detail on it but the 3D stuff is very fragile. I dropped in and several things broke off. *NM*
    • Texas 3D Customs. I bought his slant six and I'm very impressed with it. *NM*
      • Thanks, Ijust couldn't remember the name. *NM*
• That one you refer to Tim is likely the same one that has been to NZ a few yrs ago, I remember it in a couple of Oz/NZ magazines....in the late 70's I built a 1:1 track roadster with an Alfa twin cam as a poor mans "Offy" ,closest I could get at the time, lol. *NM*
• Any mid 50's 4dr GM hardtop wagon even into the early 60's Mopar 4dr hardtop version. *NM*
• A '57 Nomad based on the new-tool Revell '57 *NM*
  • YES *NM*
  • Add my vote. *NM*
• Chrome outline around the tail panel on 68 is unique. *NM*
  • I believe that's part of a trim package. I've seen 67's with it and 68's without it. *NM*
• Long shot, Revell has made a few variations of the '55 and '57 Chevy, it would be nice in they made a 55 & 57 wagon on the same level as their Ford wagon..
• A big 70s Chrysler wagon with various police insignia and woodgrain decals. *NM*
• 66-70 Mopar B body. Or the 71-74 Mopar B body. *NM*
• One that has basically no chance, but I still want one:1950 Crosley. Maybe more realistic: a Type 3 VW Squareback. *NM* *PIC*
  • The VW Squareback will come first, right around "never". LOL. But kidding aside, I could see a case made for the Type 3 sedan also. Popular with VW guys. *NM*
• Licensed 'That 70's show' Vista Cruiser' Olds *PIC*