Message Index
- Always on the lookout for something unusual, I just happened upon a neat little Dollar Tree find.... *PICS*
- good guy shout out to Frank LuQue. Tires came today, thank you so much! *NM*
- Don't know much about short track cars....so, does these wheels work with this car? Thanks *NM* *PIC*
- I think the tires are too big (toy-like). *NM*
- I'm partial to the tires found in the "MPC" Super Stockers, vs the 1/20 scale slicks in the AMT Modfieds
- Can someone remind me what purple power, or the purple pond is? I'm having not much luck with alcohol, or LA Awsome which I used to use. Thanks. *NM*
- Frank, I sent you an email. *NM*
- Marty, I sent you an email. *NM*
- ..... PIF..... the last one. 1/24 scale, I think Monogram. Chrome 5 spoke rims with low profile tires. Big n littles. ....... *PICS* .......
- ..... PIF #2..... 1971 Dodge Demon rear spoiler. First responder gets it. ....... *PICS* .......
- I don't remember seeing this proposed before. Anyone seen or know anything on this Ford? *NM* *PIC*
- No answer? Hmm... is this a spoof? *NM*
- It would be great - hoping for 3D industry to get interested in the early rigs *NM*
- Haven't heard of that truck being offered in 1/25 scale, or by AMT/Round2 before. First Gear does it in diecast in 1/34 scale, though.
- With all the test shot previews that are happening at shows, I think we would have heard about it by now, or at least before any box art was released. However, I will say that a kit like that could make a truck builder out of me. *NM*
- ..... PIF ..... 1971 Plymouth Duster rear spoiler. First response gets it. .......... *PICS* .....
- Motor Monday- does this qualify? ;^) *NM* *PIC*
- Big shout out to John Sharisky.... The PIF post cards arrived today.... These are VERY cool!!! *NM*
- Hey MARTY !! I received the slant 6 today. Thank you very much. And thank you for the extra's too ! *NM*
- Motor Monday? I can do that! *PIC*
- "Motor Monday" **PICS**
- Got my Model Cars mag. Tim Boyd knocks it out of the park with another hot rod build. Also some very nice show coverage. *NM*
- Maxim Monday
- Hey, thanks for the shout out. That's my one touch of greatness. Glad to be part of one of your builds. *NM*
- I saw the word Maxim in your post and I couldn't open it fast enough. I was expecting a totally different subject matter. Hee, Hee. All of those builds that you posted are fantastic.......just like all of the builds that you always do. You always do super work. *NM*
- From Andy Douglas. Heres a couple that I've built.... Revell Allison Turbo Prop & Revell Wright Cyclone and the Protar 1/8th DOHC Bugatti T50 Straight 8, the exhaust pipes are sprue corners drilled out
- AutoWeek has run a new story today on model car history, this time on...MPC's '82 Dodge Omni "Sidewinder' kit. *NM* *LINK*
- Crime Dog, got the little buggy and parts today, looks interesting, thank you so much. Could you please remind me what kit this is so I can dig up some instructions? Thanks. I'm pretty sure a front axle fix should not be a problem. *NM*
- I finished painting the interior details of the 73 Grand Am. All that I need to do is wait for paint to come in the mail for the body and the engine and paint the wheels and make the axles and wheel backs. .......... *PIC* .....
- Auto Modeler Magazine #5 April/May is released to press - Cover inside.
- That was a good one! *NM*
- I forgot this until just now. I DO have one sports car. .......... *PICS* .....
- (pics) Anyone up for 'Monday Motor kits'?
- Man those are so nice! I know it's been said so many times, but I'll say it again, they SHOULD'VE been 1/8th! How cool would the '32's, 25's and '65 Corvettes have been with those options for us! Yours are very nicel done though. *NM*
- Re: (pics) Anyone up for 'Monday Motor kits'? Neat stuff, I really like the Offy's! *NM*
- Back in the early 90's I picked up one of those Revell Slant Six models at a local flea market for five dollars.. It had been partially assembled, but was all there.....
- Beautiful displays of mechanical art. *NM*
- Beautiful work Cliff, I've got the Protar 1/8th Bugatti DOHC 8, Revell Allison Turbo prop & Wright Cyclone & AMT 57 Fuelie....all great display pieces. *NM*
- BMW is confused too…they call some of their 4-door sedans “Gran Coupes”. *NM*
- Looks somewhere in between the early box art and a reader's build to Car Model in the 60s, neat! *NM*
- How does one change the email address in their profile? *NM*
- Finished adding the side trim to the pickup and got it in primer. Also assembled the engine. , , [PICS]
- Can NOT wait to see this done! *NM*
- Clean work! *NM*
- Coming along nicely! *NM*
- Looking good! *NM*
- X2 all of the above !! What glue did you use to attach the side trim to the body? It's very cleanly done. *NM*
- That's looking really cool, great engine and that side trim, wow, that is quite an accomplisment on it's own, really great! *NM*
- 270 models with builders identified from the 2025 DAAM Show today... *LINK* *PIC*
- That 4 turbine engine tractor puller... WOW! The Corvette "Drogan" (spelled that way on the display) was plain crazy cool. Also, the amount of 3d printed parts in all of the builds was almost staggering. They really help bring details to a build. *NM*
- Lots of inspiration and motivation, but that old International school bus is a sentimental favorite and brings back memories! *NM*
- Does anyone know the GMC plow/dump truck builder's name? I cannot quite make it out. This is the pic I am talking about. *PIC*
- Great show with great pics and info Tim! Thanks for posting. *NM*
- Thanks for shooting and posting these. Lots of inspiration there! *NM*
- Great pictures, thank you, I left a few comments, some really cool models and aftermarket displays! *NM*
- Your photos are always great Tim! *NM*
- Good to see you again Tim! I think it was a great show! *NM*
- This is a TON of work to document the show and Tim does a great job! Thank you for doing this cos my phone is no match
- Here are some of my sports cars.
- New Round 2 Product News at the 2025 DAAM Show 3-23-25--- *LINK* *PIC*
- Oh maaan... there are several kits coming that I'm DYYYYYIN' for. Can't wait! *NM*
- Cool. I was expecting the '66 GT-350 eventually, nice to see it's happening. Great box are on both of those too. *NM*
- We gotta wait until the third quarter for most of the new stuff!!! NOT FAIR!!! *NM*
- Thanks for sharing Tim! I've said it before and I'll say it again, very few promote the hobby with the zest and enthusiasm like you! Awesome work! *NM*
- Isn't the '65 Dodge a Polar lights kit? *NM*
- All good stuff. The Shelby will provide some more ways to kitbash the AMT Mustangs and I know there are some folks out there excited to see the Camaro Pro Street in the plastic, so to speak! *NM*
- Man! It's taking F-O-R-E-V-E-R to get those models out. Yes, I'm very impatient. Especially for the Pro Street Camaro. Still, it's just awesome that they're bringing more new kits out. Keep up the great work Round2! *NM*
- THANKS.......I may be the only one to be happy for Romin kit!!! *NM*
- Thanks TB I sure miss that show. *NM*
- The ‘81 Camaro Pro-Street and ‘60 Impala wagon is what I’m looking forward to…. *NM*
- I'll get the 66 Shelby just for the box art! *NM*
- I will post some of my sports cars in a bit but first I'd like some opinions and possible fixes for these old vinyl balloon tires from MPC's Honda ATC90.
- I can post some sports cars! (PIVS)
- Another find, AMT 1960 Imperial hardtop (PICS)
- Slammed and candied.... That would make one awesome boulevard cruiser! *NM*
- Looks like the rear bumper may have had a continental spare rig at one time. A stripping and a little very fine grit sanding might salvage it with some "chrome" paint or pen. Maybe you could use the good front grille/bumper to make a mold for a copy to replace just the *PIC*
- Just cast the parts you need from the convertible. The learning curve is not too bad. *NM*
- Are there gunsights in the '59? *NM*
- On The Bench! AMT 1959 Lincoln (PICS)
- Really cleaned up nicely! Keep us posted with progress pics. Lincolns were considered luxury cars, most heavily optioned. Mother got a slightly used '58 back then. Even the vent windows were electric. ;^) *NM*
- Cleaned up nicely! Reminds me I have to get back to mine, ‘59 hardtop and a ‘60 convertible old built ups. *NM*
- I'd look at something closer to the factory color(s)
- Very cool! *NM*
- You are most welcome! *NM*
- (PICS) OK, let's try 'Sunday Sports Cars'.....
- Cliff......some beautiful models there.....any more info about the Di Agostini 1/8th E Type? *NM*
- (PICS) Hi Andy, The Jaguar coupe is out of production, but it's still available as the roadster (in red) from Agora Models........
- Beautiful builds, I love the Maser! *NM*
- Cliff......some beautiful models there.....any more info about the Di Agostini 1/8th E Type? *NM*
- I'm surprised to learn that they purposely lowered (sectioned) the grille shell....To me, the least attractive detail of that hot rod *NM*
- I have always been a three edge cutter (one long edge and the two short edges) and push the flap into the underside of the top !!! *NM*
- Question....Does anyone remember a how to article in Scale Auto Enthusiast Magazine showing how to make an 80's GM truck shortbed into a longbed ??
- That black '40s Chevy looks great. *NM*
- Fine job! *NM*
- That '61 Chevy is one of my favorites of you two. Had a '61 4 door flattop sedan with the inline 6 and 3 on the tree. Not a 348, but I had a lot of fun in it back in my high school days. Beautiful build! *NM*
- Cliff, I think you have a typo about your beautiful '50s Buick. I think it is a '55 rather than a '54. Back in the day my family had a 1:1 '54 and it had the vertical pair of 2 red "bullet" taillights, different grille, etc.*3 PICS*
- Has anyone sent 3d printed parts to be chrome plated? I know anything being chrome plated needs to be super smooth. I'm just curious what anyone has experienced. *NM*
- Hi Mike. I just sprayed the rear bumper of my 3D Grand Am with Revell spray chrome. I looks great. I washed it with dish soap, wet sanded it with 5000, then sprayed it. In the last 2 pics, you can see the print lines that I didn't know how to sand out. ..... *PICS* .....
- Here are some examples I had plated by Little Motor Kar Co. ...*3 PICS*...
- I think that it has a lot to do with what material is used in the printing process......
- It's all in the prep - primer, sand, polish then send
- I might've asked this before, but did anybody kit the '68 GTX? Thanks. *NM*
- Does seem like a natural *NM*
- So many nice little details! *NM*
- I've been working on the 73 Grand Am. Everything has been primered and I have painted the black and the silver parts. I'm waiting for paints from Scalefinishes to be delivered so that I can move forward. I made a decision on the chassis, .......... *PICS* .....
- You gave it a try, but in the end, my theory is, better for it to be simpler, but still clean, and actually built. BTW, Juha Airio did a kitbash Grand Am many years ago (in Car Modeler?) might give you ideas for the rest of the build *NM*
- You could use the Johan Cutlass chassis and make it a curbside. *NM*
- Help needed. For anyone who has an unbuilt AMT '64 Galaxie & unbuilt AMT '63 Galaxie, does the windshield from '63 fit in '64? Thanks for listening. *NM*
- ELO won't touch the aluminum "plating" but it will remove that lacquer underneath. So you need something with lye (Easy-Off) to get the actual plating off. Of course the Easy-Off will usually take the lacquer off too if you are patient. NEVER soak anything in ELO! NEVER use
- That car looks better moving than standing still. If that car ever came up for auction, and I was filthy rich, I'd pay whatever it cost to make it mine. *NM*
- ELO will do that to resin. You sure it wasn't a resin copy? *NM*
- Just go with what the car manufactuer called them. You have to, because while we'll probably all agree that a 4-door with a B-pilllar is a "sedan", the manufactuers called different roof/door combinations different names. It's even more confusing when it comes to "coupes". *NM*
- That green deuce tudor is awsome. I owned a fordor for several years because I couldn't find a tudor anybody would part with. Fun car. *NM*
- Saturday Rando? Or Catching Up on the Theme Days *LINK* *PIC*
- Hmmm....paper towels as a background. I like that idea. I don't have a place set aside for photo shoots. *NM*
- The great orange paint explosion of 1992.... LOL. The infamous incident that led to KKIM's Demolition Darby Award *NM*
- Please tell us more about the great orange paint explosion of 92!? *NM*
- Kudos on the realism of the mild custom '55, and prayers continuing! *NM*
- Forgot one .... *NM* *PIC*
- Saturday Sedans... *PIC*
- It seems like most of the time, when I get to the show, something cool or unusual catches my eyes and the list goes right out the window....
- The dangers of sitting around, waiting for paint and glue to dry on one of my 10,000 already started projects..... *PIC*
- I gotta finish this... Look, a squirrel! Looking good Marty! *NM*
- Marty, that kit looks very cool. IMHO, the '37 Chevy coupe is the best looking Chevy of the 30s & 40s. And BTW, I just completed AMT's '37 Chevy coupe gasser. So cool. *NM*
- Years ago (pre pandemic) the Model King was looking to re-issue those 1/32 scale gassers from Monogram. But some important tooling was missing so it never happened. Bummer. *NM*
- I like it Marty *NM*
- Looking cool! Any progress on the stretched Ford or that '57 Chevy? BTW, what is the color on the '57? *NM*
- I'm liking this sir! *NM*
- My brain is spinning... super cool! *NM*
- That’s how I am as well. A ton of started projects and very little completions. lol! *NM*