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• The elves at Miniatur Wunderland in Germany have been building a new Coca-Cola Christmas tractor-trailer, motorized and studded with hundreds of LEDs. *LINK*
  • Really cool. *NM*
• Attn: Tim Boyd.... I really enjoyed your article in the latest issue of Model Cars, on building a Model A Gasser. Because of that, I just dug this long stalled project from about 15 years ago....*PIC*
  • Marty, Rodder's Journal issue 55 has a story on a '31 Model A Victoria built gasser style *NM*
    • Excellent reference, that article, thanks for mentioning it here. I looked at it during my reseach for my project. I made a list of my build references that included that article; I'll see if I can find it and post it here...TIM *NM*
  • Thanks a bunch, Marty. Best of all is to hear it inspired you to dig out yours...hoping you keep us clued in as it progresses...Cheers! TIM *NM*
  • Something like this maybe? *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: Something like this maybe?...or this? *NM* *PIC*
• Anyone build the AMT '25 For Model T as the Fruitwagon? Especially as the hotrod version? *PIC*
  • Always wanted to build one....... *PIC*
  • Well, maybe not as the FW but used a late 60's issue of that kit to build an Oz RHD NSW State Police Van.......I think I must of eaten the fruit..........lol. *NM*
  • I built the more rare Paddy Wagon Cop Out version ( the "jail box" in place of the fruit stand in the back) PICS
• Per request, My '69 Impapa , , , , [PIC]
  • Love the hidden headlights *NM*
  • Thank you Steve. What a great build! I too like the hidden headlights. *NM*
  • That's a gorgeous build, Steve. What you paint it with? *NM*
    • It's a custom mix. HOK show white pearl with oriental blue mixed in. *NM*
  • Beautiful color…nice! *NM*
  • Very nice. Nice job on the detailing and the paint. *NM*
  • Great choice and great model, Steve. Hidden headlamps were cool in 1/1 and are equally cool in 1/25th! TB n *NM*
  • Just WOW.... That's just my style. *NM*
• Unbelievable find
  • What a deal...congratulations. He's a good builder, though, so I wonder why he didn't stay in the hobby. *NM*
    • No chepp, I built these, they were all unbuilt. *NM*
      • Oops! Sorry. You've done a fine job building those. It's great that you were in the right place at the right time to score the deal. *NM*
  • Re: nice *NM*
  • Nice bunch of stuff. Never liked that '30 Ford box art. *NM*
  • Ask him where he’s hiding all the old Jo-Han kits….lol. *NM*
  • Really nice find. Great job on the builds as well. *NM*
  • You'll love that paint stand--really great for small stuff--I've got 3 of 'em. *NM*
  • The Tamiya paint alone in my LHS is about $225.00...before tax! Heckuva score, sir!! *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH... 68 Coronet... Conversion from convertible to hardtop Finally! PIX and thanks for looking
  • that turned out great *NM*
  • Came out really nice. Great job. *NM*
  • Real cool street machine! *NM*
  • Looks great, Frank. *NM*
  • I like it, I'm waiting for the easy way to build it, anyone heard release date for the hardtop? *NM*
• Why is it that both the AMT and the Revell (Monogram) 1936 Ford Coupes have separate roofs? Why not a one piece body? *NM*
  • So by changing out a couple of pieces either a coupe or convertible could be build. They only been that way since roughly 1960. *NM*
    • Both kits are from the '60s? Didn't know that. I honestly thought the Monogram/Revell was newer. *NM*
      • AMT goes back to 1960-61. Monogram's to '62-'63 *NM*
      • Original issue monogram 36 Ford *NM* *PIC*
  • So the glue & putty makers still had jobs....seriously tho' thats the way those kits tooling allowed modellers to have a building choice, Mono's 34 3W had the same option or building issue, just means that we have to be careful builders. *NM*
  • Multi building options in each kit, something we don't see any more, remember when it was hard to get all the parts back in the box? here are 2 of mine *NM* *PIC*
• New Project #2
  • Simply amazing! *NM*
  • Go ahead on, we're with you. Nice start. Many say that new Future substitute works wonders. I've used some baseball card envelopes on occasion. Very flexible clear thin vinyl. But I'm sure you'll come up with something. Good luck. *NM*
  • Productive elves. *NM*
  • MAN..... your mind must never shut off. Great work *NM*
  • Scratch building tour de force *NM*
  • An Adjunct to New Project #2
• Anyone built the Moebius 1965 Belvedere 2dr Sedan?, I understand it has a Max Wedge but does it include a hood scoop, headers & split bench seat?....asking for a mate who is looking to build a replicar of a rare local Oz one, TIA. *NM*
  • Here's mine....pics....
    • David.......thats a neat build, many thanks, looks like the kit scoop is higher than the extra one in the Golden Commando kit which I have as a spare & is closer to the 1:1 scoop, also do you have an engine bay/headers pic & do any of these kits have split bench?. *NM*
      • Pics.....
      • No to the split bench seat. Even the Satellite kit has buckets. *NM*
        • Moebius probably didn't want to too a bench for one version. The AMT (ex-Lindberg) stock '64 Dodge bench should work *NM*
  • Exhaust is 'stockish' with cut outs. *NM*
  • As far as the split front bench seat goes, could you modify a second back bench seat to work? *NM*
    • Something like that may have to be done, the Moebius 2dr sedan kit looks to be the correct donor tho' . *NM*
• Some time ago I was asking about resin '39 ford fordor sedans, and somebody pointed me in the right direction. I have since than had computer issues, and lost that info. If whoever that was that helped me could repost, I'd be very grateful. Thanks. *NM*
  • Never mind......I found it. *NM*
• What kit would you guys say has the nicest Astro wheels in? I would assume it's an AMT kit, but which? *NM*
  • I assume you mean "Astro Supremes", Steve and not "Astro Customs". For me they're the ones in the AMT '70 Impala most people call Torque Thrusts , , , , *PIC*
    • Ooooooo... *NM*
    • That is just plain gorgeous. *NM*
      • Oh yes very much so. *NM*
    • More pics please! That's an awesome build! *NM*
  • '60 Ford Starliner are pretty nice. *NM*
• Would Someone remind me when the Mustang posting day is? I know it's April, but what day?
  • April 17 *NM*
    • Re: April 17..got it, thanks *NM*
• Did you ever buy a modeling tool just because you might need it for a future project. Or, just because it was hanging there waiting for a buyer😎......PIC
  • LOL! My workshop is filled with stuff "I might need someday"! Like the coffee cans filled with leftover screws/bolts/nuts that will take too long to go through...so I buy the ones I need and add the leftovers to the can! 😜 *NM*
    • LOL! You must have gotten that idea from me! I'm the king of 'you never know when I'll need this . . . ' The only reason I drink coffee is to keep up with the leftover screws, nuts, and nails. *NM*
      • 🤣 *NM*
  • Yes! This cutting board has made paint masking so much easier. *NM* *PIC*
  • Yes! And thank you for showing that, I think that might be useful for my aircraft builds, so I just bought one! *NM*
  • Oh no, never, and if you belive that I have a bridge to sell you in NYC. In fact, my chopper is the only one I would say I use on a regular basis *NM*
  • My Zona saw. Love it. *NM* *LINK*
  • Hmmm! Some round holes would be nice! But yes I have done that. I think every modeler has that same attitude. Never through away the scrap. It may come in handy some day! *NM*
  • I always say I never know what I need until I see it. *NM*
• Decisions, decisions, decisions...which 57 to build and then to finish the 55... :) :)
  • You're a brave man.😊 I'd rather hit myself with a stick than start with any of those. Build on!!!! *NM*
    • Hence the last line...even if they don't... :) *NM*
      • Re: Hence the last line...even if they don't... :) I have tons of projects, and most won't get done. *NM*
  • I have gathered a handful of the original AMT 57, I plan to build one of each of the cars on the box top. and one fully customized with the included parts....Someday---- *NM*
  • Update...this is the resin hood on the AMT 55 NomadMino...the one on the Monogram kit from 1963 was a teaser, I hope you all got it :)
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Excellent! Thanks :) *NM*
  • Fun stuff! I really appreciate all the work you go to in putting these together every week! *NM*
  • After my big Saline Solution post I know how much work Marty does for us! Thanks. *NM*
  • I enjoy always! Another big Thank You for the great collection you give us all on Fridays. I can't get over how they keep getting better! *NM*
  • Hey Javelin!!!!! *NM*
  • Great selection this week! Thank you Marty. This blue Dodge picture, is it an indication of how you're going to build your 3d printed Dodge truck? *NM* *PIC*
    • Very much what I have in mind. *NM*
  • marty, nice selection.....especially like your Sprint Car. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • What year is this red Dodge truck with the black cab visor? This truck should've been kitted a long time ago. Man, this truck is too kewl! *NM* *PIC*
    • Found it. 1956. Anyone else like to see this year truck be kitted? *NM*
      • It would be nice. *NM*
      • Most definitely!!! *NM*
      • Yes please. *NM*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • As usual an excellent group of Mopars. Thanks a lot for the great pics. *NM*
• RE: Chuck Doan diorama down the board: AK Interactive published 3 books dedicated to "diorama" & weathering. I have "Extreme Weathered Vehicles/Reality #2". It has 250 pages from 13 builders with weathering details.....PIC
• Looks like 64 Impy has convertible boot in it and hope the 66 442 comes with Tri-Power! Weren't many of them ordered with it but it really brought those cars to life! They would eat a GTO with same! *NM*
  • The hardtop always had the tri-power setup and ,IIRC, the convertible had the 4 bbl. doubt they'd change it now. *NM*
  • An up top would be nice and maybe the option of working headlights like the original annual. *NM*
    • That is, to make a convertible out of it…convertible boot and up top. *NM*
  • It is the W-30 hardtop coupe. It is discussed along with box art and info panels at about 8:25 in the R2 video in Dave Van's lead post above. *NM*
• You guys have probably seen Steve Boutte's amazing modeling skills if you've seen his models... Well look at this mottled leather effect he's achieved on styrene seats!!! *PIC*
  • Incredible *NM*
  • Wow! *NM*
  • Stunning. *NM*
  • Hi Raymond - any chance you can provide a link to Steve's FB post for his technique (provided it doesn't violate board rules)?
  • He is a model building magician. *NM*
  • Stunning! He is amazing at modeling, and guitar! Go Steve! *NM*
  • Absolutely amazing! Do you know what scale that is? *NM*
    • Pretty sure Steve builds mostly 1/25. *NM*
  • Holy Moly! Stunning...simply stunning... *NM*
  • Thats as good as I've ever seen, as me & faceplant don't see eye to eye I ask what is the technique?...also what kit is the interior from?. *NM*
• No problem using them, they'll look good on almost anything. I think they might be Appliace mags, or some other Cragar wanna-bees. That's not a big deal, there were a dozen of brands back then. These just don't have the Cragar spoke contour. *NM*
  • I don't care for the look of those ones but I have lots of good looking Cragar S/S wheels and just restocked on Smooth-On resin and mold rubber so I'm good *NM*
    • Steve, Did you purchase the Smooth On local? *NM*
• Duh! Should be example. But you all knew that, right? *NM*
• '71 Duster was first, Demon was mid-year along with the GTX and Pontiac Trans-Am *NM*
  • Re: '71 Duster was first, Demon was mid-year along with the GTX and Pontiac Trans-Am
  • Humm, Interesting. I've always thought the Demon came first then the Duster as the following year kits were Dusters up to '74 or '75. Good to know. *NM*
  • The 1/1 production '71 Duster was first, The Demon was "created" to placate Dodge dealers whop wanted a piece of the super-selling Duster's "pie"!
    • And evidently Chrysler didn't have the budget to crank out some rear quarters for
• I see R2 is doing a 1/64 AMC Marlin.......could they be looking at AMC kits???? *NM*
  • If they were to do an AMC in 1/25, what would you wish for them to do first? *NM*
    • '68-'70 Javelin, first, Then, the AMX.... *NM*
    • My choice? I have a few I'd like, but this one tops the list for me. *PIC*
      • X2 *NM*
      • Yeah, those Rebels were pretty cool. Someone at AMC must have seen Chrysler's '68 B-body drawings and sort of "copied" them. What do you think? *NM* *PIC*
        • I always thought that but who copied who? *PIC*
          • You're right. Maybe Chrysler copied AMC? *NM*
            • Chrysler had Elwood Engel, AMC had Richard Teague. Neither needed to copy from the other, or anyone else for that matter! *NM*
        • As an AMC guy thats always been a peeve of mine - that iteration of the Rebel came out in 67, whereas the satellite/road runner was in 1968. Same with the Marlin Vs first gen Charger, the Marlin (Tarpon design study) was before the Charger *NM*
    • 1966 Marlin, then any year Javelin/AMX or Rebel/SST hardtop .......I'm not particular. *NM*
    • ‘68-‘70 Javelin, ‘71-up Javelin, any AMX, ‘67-‘70 Rebel, ‘71-up Matador, any Hornet, mid-late sixties American, etc… *NM*
• 1960 Ford pickup is a good one. *NM*
• December is shaping up to be a Wallet Drainer...LOL. *NM*
  • How is January for you? I probably won't see some of the kits until then (haven't seen some of the "older" R2 releases yet...)
• Been working on the cab of the '57 Chevy Cameo pickup , , [PICS]
  • Nice work, Steve! It's the little things that add up to a super build! *NM*
  • That’s shaping up nicely! *NM*
  • Wow, that's a fantastic improvement! Nice work! *NM*
  • Love both those fixes Steve... Printed out this post for future reference. *NM*
  • Nice progress on your build. I'm currently plodding along on a 55 Cameo. No doubt I will use your tips and advice to help my build. Thanks. *NM*
  • Very nice!!! *NM*