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• A few hump day photo's to get you through the rest of the week...enjoy
  • Thanks for the cool pics RS, a model of the monster Corvair crushing a Ralph Nader billboard would make a cool diorama! *NM*
    • But WHO would put Ralph Nader on a billboard? NO ONE... *NM*
  • Wait 'til Marty see's that '56 Merc. *NM*
  • I KNEW mermaids were real! That proves it! *NM*
  • How many kits shown on the 'red' Trophy pages have NOT been reissued???
    • The Red Alert hasn't been reissued in that form, actually the real car was a '70, AMT presented it as a '72. I built the correct version using the AMT '70 Chevelle and Billy Gooch decals. *NM* *PIC*
      • I built one too........ *PIC*
    • 32 Ford Sedan. *NM*
  • Love the one of the cop on the salt flats giving a ticket!! *NM*
  • Great stuff lol. When was the last time the TD Corvette was issued?
    • Me too, had one in the early 80's, long gone. *NM* *PIC*
  • A really cool dealer ad......... *PIC*
  • As silly as that Corvair looks, I've seen worse. Around here, there is a guy who customized his Vette with lots of fiberglass mods....then made it into a 4WD. Probably the most hideous car I've ever seen. *NM*
• Thanks! *NM*
• AMT Ford LNT8000 Dump truck - anyone know what year the truck is?
  • According to this site, the first issue was in 1971. *LINK*
  • IIRC it was an International build engine that Ford has exclusive rights to for a couple of years. *NM*
    • Think I got that backwards on who used it when. It was a Cummins build engine that then after a couple of years of exclusive was also used by International. Got a ton of Ford car books, but don't have much Ford truck references. *NM*
    • The engine in the Ford Lousiville Line kits is a Caterpillar. The first version of the Louisville Line was released in 1971, developed in 1970 - the real trucks debuted in 1969 as '70s. The kits could easily by '70-75 without any cosmetic issues. *NM*
  • Thanks everyone. Would the CAT engine be yellow? Or would Ford paint it blue? *NM*
    • The sides of the box show it blue. I have some photos of one which is blue....pICS
• Superbike Weekend at CTMP...I spent a few hours Sunday watching 2 races...those riders are very skilled :) *LINK*
  • Awesome pics!!! *NM*
  • There's a good documentary about that racing
• OT: A local TV news segment highlights the work of a small compnay here in MA that makes ship models. Many of the builds are commissioned by NAVY veterans, etc. *Video* *LINK*
  • The ships look good, but the time they put in / the $ they get seems pretty thin, but the working together thing is really cool. *NM*
  • Pretty neat stuff! Would love to visit their place! *NM*
  • Way cool!! *NM*
• A bit off topic but still model related. We had our monthly club meeting this past weekend and one of the guys brought in this monster (unbuilt)!!! *NM* *LINK*
  • That is a big plane. *NM*
  • Nice ! Like the details. HK makes a 1:32 B-17 - *NM* *PIC*
    • I have a B-17G in 1/48th, also an Avro Lancaster in 1/48th,and a Japanese "Betty" in 1/48th, with the numbers of the Betty that Admiral Yamamoto was shot down in. Back in the day(waaaay back), I had a Hawker Hurricane and a JU-87B Stuka, in 1/24th. Both loooong gone. *NM*
      • I’ll see your “Betty” and raise you a P-38 Miss Virginia. *NM*
        • Well,I'll throw my hand in,I've built a 1/24 P51 & A6M52 Zero,1/48 B17G,B24J,B29,P61,B26B, have a 1/24 Wildcat &Typhoon,1/48 Betty,DC3,B58,B25J & G,BF110,HE111,Mossi,Beau,F4U,P47,P80,P84,Mig15 &21,various IJN floatplanes,Defiant,Spit,H'cane,JU87,Komet,B57,plus a few more,lol *NM*
          • And I forgot...Monograms 1/72 B36 Peacemaker,its a big model,36"span,the B17,24,29 & 36 were all built to hang in the shop window,now they keep each other company with the Zero & P51 in boxes with their wings beside them,I use screws hold the wings on thru the wheelwells. *NM*
          • Andy D: Built most of those, many moons ago, except for the jets as the only jet I've built was the A-10 Warthog in 1/48th(not for me). Have NOT built Monogram's B-36, but I still keep lookin' at swap meets. Maybe some day, I'll get lucky and find one. *NM*
            • Boomer,re the B36,got lucky at a swap meet yrs ago,an original kit unbuilt but in a very tatty box,only had $20 on it so I bought it & it was complete incl decals & instructions,its got 1/2lb of lead in it to stop it tail sitting & extra thought to make the wings detach..lol *NM*
              • Sure, rub it in Andy!! You're makin' an old man cry now. Hope you're satisfied! L.O.L. Have a good day, mate. *NM*
        • John K., I have the Tamiya 1/48th P-38, and it will have the markigs of one of the P-38's assigned to the Yamamoto. Probably, one of the 4 assigned as "top cover". IIRC, there were 8 P-38's. Correct me if I'm wrong. Been wrong before. L.O.L. *NM*
          • Eight is right this time. ;) *NM*
  • Kinetic models also makes a P-47 in 1:24 - *PIC*
    • Kinetic do both the bubbletop & razorback in 1/24, nice kits,had both in the shop, the biggest was the Airfix 1/24 Mosquito, beautiful detail,wanted to keep one for myself but they sold very quick & Airfix only did one issue from memory..big is good, except when built..lol. *NM*
  • I believe that’s a $1,000 CDN kit in Canada. *NM*
    • $600-$650 here depending on where you get it. *NM*
  • Wow! Too many parts for me. And too big. *NM*
  • Golly, and I thought 1/16th & 1/12th cars were awfully big... *NM*
    • That's why the few aircraft kits I have are for the most part 1/72 and even then the Flying Wing is pretty good size (but only in one direction). *NM*
      • Now THAT'S funny... *NM*
        • Not know for having much of a sense of humor....but ocassionaly I come up with one. *NM*
    • Size and fragility are part of why I build 1/24-25th cars instead of larger items *NM*
  • The Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa has an Avro Lancaster in their collection *LINK* *PIC*
• I've seen this pic a few times. Just noticed the induction setup on the silver Chevy. Is that... *PIC*
  • Re: I've seen this pic a few times. Just noticed the induction setup on the silver Chevy. Is that...
• I liked it when I saw it, but was waiting for more to be done before commenting. OOPS! *NM*
• Finished! 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. *8 IMAGES*
  • Looks pretty good to me! *NM*
  • NICE! *NM*
  • That turned out great! *NM*
  • That turned out real nice John. *NM*
  • Very nice John!! *NM*
  • Gorgeous! *NM*
  • Well done, John. Good painting on those hood stripes! *NM*
  • Nicely done, Beep Beep *NM*
• AMT kit never had the upper trim, not even the '71-'72 GMC Sierra Grande. MPC's '70 kit may have had it, their '71 and '72 did *NM*
  • I have a bed that has different upper and lower trim and side marker lights like a AMT not the same as my MPC 70. Only one I dont have is the 70 AMT *NM*
    • I have '69 and '70 AMT as well as '71 Sierra Grande. No upper trim on any of them *NM*
      • It for sure is not a MPC what is it ? the back side is different also *NM*
        • Could be from the current AMT kit, which is based on the old AMT cab and bed with trim like the old MPC kit *NM*
          • thats it ,funny I dug it out of a box of vintage parts. thanks *NM*
• Anyone here try out Testors One Shot Mythical Maroon? How dark is it? I know primer color will affect it, just curious what anyone else experienced. Pics? *NM*
  • I've painted several cars with it PICS
  • Over grey primer with clear coat. pic
    • Man that Olds looks great! Certainly reminds me of cars I saw around Detroit in the late 50s and 60s. Beautiful build! *NM*
    • Very nice indeed! *NM*
• Even as much as I like little weird cars, this is pretty over the top. Want a model, but not sure yet if I'd want the real thing. *NM* *LINK*
  • You don't realize how little it is until you see the guy standing next to it. *NM*
    • And its pretty pricey. The original would probably be around 3K adjusted so if was 5 or 6K ok, but not what they're asking for them. *NM*
  • I'd be scared to drive it on a twisty 2 lane, one guy crossing the center lane, bad news *NM*
  • It's available in resin from HK *NM* *LINK*
    • Yeow, not at that price!! I'll stick with a simple paper model of it. *NM*
      • That's in Hong Kong dollars, though, not US dollars. With the current conversion rates it's a bit under $70. *NM*
  • It just struck me how the P50 is a modern Cyclops. ( Remember Stan Mott's cartoon Cyclops in old Road & Track magazines?) *NM*
    • That's what I thought it was when I first saw it *NM*
    • The original Peel P50 came out in early 60's, always thought that was the inspiration of the Cyclops. *NM*
  • Probably okay for putting around a gated community or subdivision, like a King Midget *NM*
  • You would have to cut an engine to fit, maybe a 2 cylinder Hemi :) *NM*
    • Jesse James did one during the last season of the old 'Monster Garage'. Built to fit a SHIFTER KART frame. "Failure" due to problems with the engine (didn't fit the cart right, and they wasted time trying to make the new intake work). Then there was the 'Top Gear' where...
      • No, Jeremy drove the P45 indoors. *NM*
  • Here's an article on the original. A correction on earlier statement present day conversion of cost would be a little over 8,000 dollars (knew I should have looked that up instead of trying to do it in my head). Being build on the Isle of Man, in those days probably more *LINK*
    • Thanks for posting the article. "100% legal in the U.S."? Is it one of those "exceptions" to the federal standards? *NM*
      • Anything over 25 years old is exempt from almost all regulations now. *NM*
      • That's referring to the original build back in the early 60's when regulations for foreign cars were pretty much non-existent except for safety glass, lighting and wipers. And as Bill G says if its over 25 years old now its exempt. Don't know about the current replicas. *NM*
• How many do you need...? *NM*
  • Thanks for the offer but I found some tacks that will work great. *NM*
• available in resing. AFV Club does one. Little pricey, if ebay is the guide. *PIC*
  • I have one of the Legend kits. It's too wide for the M54. It's supposed to be designed for the M35 (I bought it for that), but haven't had a chance to do try fitting it. And Real Model gun truck conversions are over $100.00. They're all expensive. *NM*
    • I've been wanting an M3 Halftrack(2-n1) kit, made by Dragon, BUT @ $ Eightysome bucks, PLUS shipping($9.95) ? NAH!! *NM*
• Probably not the style most are interested in here, but here's my on the bench 84 GMC pickup. *PIC*
  • Very nice work and paint! *NM*
  • Yeah what JR said X2.. *NM*
  • Cool hood vents *NM*
    • I agree! *NM*
  • Not my style but came out nice *NM*
  • You've got my attention! The paint job looks really good! Are those ZForce wheels? Where/who did you get that motor?
    • Yep, the wheels are ZFMW. They make some seriously nice files. The intake and heads are Printpixel, but the block is the original kit block. Technically incorrect but ok in my books. :D *NM*
  • Most definitely IS my style..... Seriously diggin' it *NM*
  • Cool truck. We're interested. *NM*
  • I like it. What chassie did you use. *NM*
    • Thanks and I transplanted the front and rear ‘71 Charger suspensions on to the ‘70 RR.. *NM*
      • Wrong thread. Sorry. *NM*
  • Well, I like the hood, and the paint is awesome! *NM*
    • Thank you all. Hopefully, Reggie will like it as much as you do. *NM*
      • Also wrong thread. I need more coffee. 😀 *NM*
  • Pretty cool Steve-O. Did you pront the seats too? I don't recognize them from a kit. *NM*
    • Yup I sure did. They are a nice recarro style. the file came with front and rear seats. Great looking seats! *NM*
• That's going to be sweet! *NM*
• Gluing chrome trim rings and hubcaps to painted wheels. What kind of adhesive should I use? TIA *NM*
  • Canopy cement would be my choice. You could even use clear acrylic paint. *NM*
  • I like 5 minute epoxy *NM*
    • Yes, that's good too. But really extreme overkill for something requiring -0- strength. *NM*
      • I like the control it gives. A small dab is easy to control and clear in color. *NM*
    • GOOD quality 5 minute epoxy. Avoid the cheap stuff, it tends to crystallize and darken over time *NM*
      • What brand do you recommend? Even Bob Smith Industries yellows. *NM*
        • Devcon, last time I used it (it's been awhile). Correct mix is vital too, wrong mix will probably cure but won't work as well over time *NM*
  • With no stress between ring and wheel white (Elmer's?) glue would most likely work. And if wanting to remove ring later just pop off and clean up with some warm water or alcohol. Try it on spare parts first. Stuff that I conjure up in my mind doesn't always work for others. *NM*
  • Clear fingernail polish.....also for gluing on headlight lenses. *NM*
• I still wear a mask, regular flu can also do you in. *NM*
• I too recently received an order of fresh BMF.. and it is superior to the "Covid Foil." Color me very pleased. *NM*
• For folks that never heard it or those who lived during the '60s era and remember the gist of it but would like a refresher... *LINK*
  • A rock station in Austin, Texas, would play that EVERY year on THANKSGIVING! *NM*
• The movie done a couple of years later had a Canadian connection in that in the burial scene Joni Mitchell plays a song which is probably when a lot of people first heard of her. When the movie came out I was in the Army at Ft. Ord and it was put off limits to us as an
• A while back someone mentioned something (acetone?, lighter fluid?) they used to dissolve old Testors tube glue on old builds. Now that I need to do that, I can’t remember the fluid they recommended. Does anyone recall/know? Thanks! *NM*
  • I seem to remember that it was mineral spirits. *NM*
    • You are correct, sir. I've used mineral spirits successfully on vintage builtups. *NM*
      • Helps to very **carefully** make a score line with the back of a broken tip Xacto
  • Thank you all! I will give it a try. I am trying to unglue something I glued at age 12!! *NM*
    • If nothing else, a good soak in water the freeze can loosen a lot of stuff. *NM*
    • Chris, success depends a lot on how much and what type of glue was used. Mineral spirits has been my friend for decades. I've rarely had to use much else. I can usually tell in advance whether it's going to work. *NM*
  • I always keep super glue de-bonder on my work bench. I accidentally discovered that it also de-bonds old glue. There is nothing on the bottle that indicates what its made of. Also, I haven't noticed any adverse effects on the plastic I used it on. *NM*
    • Bob, all this time I thought you used that stuff to separate your fingers from styrene.😎 *NM*
      • How do you think I discovered it works on styrene parts?! LOL *NM*
        • DUH! How thoughtless of me.🙃 *NM*
  • I use lighter fluid...leave it a few minutes, then gently take apart...do NOT light it :) *NM*
    • Naptha - white spirit *NM*
  • Liquid cement brushed on sparingly also works. Just be careful. Note heavy gobs of old cement may be tough to break down. *NM*
• Anybody remember that funny pic of modeler's tools? The one with all the usual items, plus like a hammer, gun, etc.? Got a link or the pic? TIA! *NM*
  • Check scale modeling memes on Pintrest. *NM*
• Saturday was a busy one, so I've got a couple batches of fresh show photos to share with y'all.... I started out by driving up to Waupon, Wisconsin, to check out all the beautiful big rigs at the Truck- N -Show... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Marty, you continue to amaze at the quality and volume of pics! Thanks for sharing. I have questions for the board. Other than the coe GMC Astro 95 on page 16, are there any more GMC or Chevy brand tractors among the pics Marty posted? Also, I have an idea for a
  • Marty, I'm envious. Living on an island surrounded by desert, in Vegas we only have a handful of annual shows locally. Shows out of the area range in distance from 190 to 300+ miles away. *NM*
    • About the same situation in Phoenix area, plus all the shows are pretty much jammed together in Jan-April. *NM*
    • Yeah, that must suck.... On any given summer weekend I have about a dozen shows or cruises that are an easy drive away...... Also, another thing to keep in mind, is that I most definitely am not afraid to jump in the car and drive....
  • Heck Marty, if you can come up to Waupun, you can come to Jefferson and even Iola. It isn't much farther. Actually, Jefferson is closer. Neat trucks. One of them is one of our customers. The bright green dump truck. *NM*
    • Funny, I was thinking about that on the drive there.... I haven't been to Jefferson since the mid 1990's... I also couldn't help but notice that Oshkosh isn't that much further up the road....
  • Unless I miss my guess, the blue wrecker is a NRC CSR85! That’ll deadlift 85 tons *NM*
• After an afternoon of admiring big rigs, I returned to Illinois and made my way over to Freeport for the annual Downtown Cruise Night.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Great assortment of terrific pics. Thanks! *NM*
  • Great pics Marty! Good to see all the nice 68 Chevelles and rare to have 2 300's at 1 show! Love those cars! *NM*
  • Late Nov., 1960, my girlfriend(now wife)had her dad's '53 Buick, only his was a two tone green, 2 door H/T. Fond memories. Oh, and her mother had the '54 Olds. Holiday, that I purchased, when she traded it off. Fun days,late 1960, early 1961(eloped). Eeeeeha! L.O.L. *NM*
• AMT '56 Ford should still have them. *NM*
  • The Round 2 reissue has them, also found them in the 80s (red/white box art car) reissue, may be in other reissues, too *NM*
    • '56 is thankfully little changed over the years. ALL issues will have them *NM*
  • Sadly My '56 Ford no longer has them. Must have robbed them years ago. *NM*
• Made these for Revell's '15-'17 Eco Boost Mstangs. John Dezan built a model using them. *LINK*
• Great start! *NM*
• AMT '57 Ford (pre-1990 issues and Round 2 issue) has them. The parts pack with the '57 Ford seats and side pipes might have them too *NM*
• Nice PICS! *NM*
• Looking good!! *NM*
• How about a silver thumb tack with the pointy end cut off. *NM*
  • Upholstery tack (pic)
  • Great idea. I found some that will work. Thanks *NM*
    • You're lucky to find any, I figured Cliff Read had the market cornered on them, he uses a bunch of them! LOL! *NM*
  • Also the Polar Lights VW snap bug also has a set. *NM*
• Parts by Parks has some real nice ones *NM*
  • Yes, Richard, they are nice, but the plastic package rubs the lacquer off the top--VERY noticeable--Ron won't fix that--asked him to. *NM*
• Hey Terry, Indycal offers some JPS decals, so if you wanted to give it a try again it might turn out really nice. I was doing some internet searching one night & saw artwork for this Johnny Walker C7R and thought it would make a neat model. So I made up my own decals for it. *NM* *LINK*
  • I have some of their decals but they are gold. I think I saw that same picture with the white graphics. I was having some problems with making my own decals at the time so I didn't pursue it. *NM*
• I would like to share some models built by a fellow modeler, actually a Master Modeler who is a Icon in our Hobby *LINK*
  • Those are really impressive, he has great talent. Thanks for sharing those. *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
  • Inspirational! *NM*
  • Ira is truly a master OG. As a kid I had a copy of a Model Cars(?) that featured the trike version of the Moon Cube. It made a huge impression on me. He attends the NNL West. SUPER nice guy! *NM*
  • Ira wrote the How To for my first kitbash I tied to copy..... *PIC*
  • Not only great models but an even more astounding imagination to think of those combinations, way past my pay scale.........lol. *NM*
  • I follow his builds on FB. It seems he builds something new every day! *NM*
  • Amazing stuff! I’ve seen some but not all these. Incredible! Somewhere in my brain I recall him having a girlfriend, Miss (can’t recall name) he’d mention in his articles in the ‘70s. *NM*
  • He used to post photos here, on an irregular basis, years ago. *NM*