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• Has anyone bought the Doug Boyce "Dyno Don" Nicholson book?,I need reference info & pics for the AMT 67 Comet & MPC 68 Cougar & curious if it has good pics of both cars,I also have the Fred Cady decals which are slightly different to the kits decals,which is more correct?. *NM*
  • Whilst I can get the book from our hosts, postage is prohibitive & its available here in Oz, just curious if anyone can give me a headsup on its worth as a reference tome.....and any info re the decals..TIA *NM*
• Part request please. I just picked up a 1973 issue Revell 1957 Nomad. The kit with the opening hood, doors and tailgate. It's missing one of the mufflers. If someone could spare one to send me, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks. *NM*
  • Do you think it could be like the ones in the '56 two door sedan of about the same era?? I got a couple of those. *NM*
    • Yeah, I'm almost positive that all of the tri 5 chevy kits from the 1970's have the same mufflers. I built a lot of them in the 70's as a litle kid and remember how they were all practically the same except for a different body. *NM*
      • I checked the Roth '57 kit, and they're exactly the same. Email me your info, and I'll get 'em out early next week. *NM*
• Well. like it or not, I'm back. Two and a half weeks of hospital care( 7 days)and rehab(10 days),all because I fell on my butt and it resulted with a small fracture in my hip. The doctors and nurses said I was REALLY lucky as not to
  • Glad your back and I hope recovering well. *NM*
  • I don't know what you were doing, so please don't take this as an insult or the wrong way, but. it never hurts to ask for help. When my 80 yo mother wants to use a step ladder, I won't let her on it. Old bones are particularly fragile *NM*
  • Glad you're better, Praise The Lord! *NM*
  • Glad you're OK Boomer! Stay healthy! *NM*
  • Well we are at the age where we don't bounce anymore, kinda hit and stick. Glad your doing better. *NM*
  • Good to hear your back Boomer, Take care easy dose it and build some models! *NM*
• NNL East is cancelled again. No show for 2022. *NM*
  • Can’t say I’m surprised and FWIW, Robert and I weren’t planning on attending even if it was on and we were allowed to cross the border which we currently can’t. *NM*
  • Bumer But I thought it was going to take another year for this covid crap! *NM*
• Finished a Chevrolet Corvair Convertible PICS
  • Nice little Corvair convert you build there Dave! Excellent extra details also, sweet! *NM*
  • Nicely done and well researched *NM*
  • Nice job...... *NM*
  • Great job. Lots of details. *NM*
• Well, I couldn't sleep, which lead me to my 1960 Buick step #4. ............... *PIC* ........
  • ahhh nothing like paint fumes in the morning, looks good Scott like the color! *NM*
  • Wow, it looks excellent, love that colour and who doesn't love a '60 Buick model! *NM*
    • It sure is! Wish it could be re-issued! *NM*
  • Looks great Scott!! *NM*
  • Nice recovery. *NM*
  • Hmm...this is interesting. I'm 90% certain I used to own a deuce fordor that was painted that exact color. See what you think..... *PIC*
    • It sure looks the same. The color in your pic is beautiful ! *NM*
  • Coming along nicely. *NM*
• My 1960 Buick part #3. ............... *PICS* .........
  • Great start... *NM*
  • Re: looking good *NM*
  • Cleaned up nicely. *NM*
  • Looks like you've made quite an improvement to that! *NM*
  • Smooth body work *NM*
• Hey guys, would any of you be able to identify the car in the picture? I can almost make out the logo on the hubs but not quite. Any ideas?
  • Looks like a late 20s Essex to me. *NM*
  • '28 Essex? *NM* *LINK*
• With the help of Frank, something new landed at the doorstep of WTH Motorsports the other day.... *PIC*
  • Drop it over a dragster chassis like the Dodge Revolution kit!!! *NM*
    • Revellion!!! Old age sucks! *NM*
      • Yeah Dave, but at least you don't hafta go to work any more!! *NM*
        • WORK! what's that? Seems I kind of remember that word. Marty hates when I do that. *NM*
          • Lol, Frank you sound like Maynard G. Krebs! WORK! *NM*
      • Actually, David, getting old is a privilege, in my estimation. BUT, gettin' old, ain't for "sissies"!! *NM*
  • Oh....I thought maybe he'd come up with a Metropolitan sedan delivery. *NM*
    • Troublemaker....lol *NM*
  • Diggin that! *NM*
  • Ooooh! That’s nice! I owned a ‘65 coupe years ago……I’ve got Airtrax’s ‘61 coupe to do a model similar to it someday. *NM*
  • Very kool!!! *NM*
• I MAY AS WELL GET BACK TO IT.... I got one side done just before the virus for whatever reason put it back in the box thinking I got time to finish it. Moebius made the announcement to fire up a DODGE AWB. PIX and thanks for looking
  • I'm further along on one...a couple of suggestions...
    • I used the wheel base from the Moebius and I had planned to narrow the chassis then add the detail of what I took off. The rest I think I can work around it. *NM*
  • Slice and dice done right. Nice work! *NM*
• Anybody notice that the new 64 Oldsmobile 442 did not come with a four-barrel carb? Not a deal breaker by any means as I've got a ton of them and Fireball Model works sells really detailed Q-jets anyway. I just thought it was funny that they did the engine/standard trans
  • Maybe hidden by the air cleaner, so no need? But like you say it's one of the "4's" in 4-4-2. *NM*
  • I'm just super thrilled to have the kit. It dont matter than much to me. *NM*
• True/False? Revell is coming out with a coupe version from their '72 Cutlass kit? *NM*
  • I did read that somewhere, and I certainly hope it is true. *NM*
  • True *NM*
  • By "coupe" you mean fastback, right? They're doing a '71 442 fastback, not the formal roof car everyone associates with "coupe" *NM*
    • Re: By "coupe" you mean fastback, right? Oops. Yes I meant fastback. Honestly though, I'd much rather the coupe, but I understand it probably wouldn't generate as many sales as the fastback version. *NM*
      • When the convertible was released, several formal roof hardtops were done in resin. I’ll bet they return when the fastback is released. *NM*
    • Thank you - yes. *NM*
  • I guess my JoHan kit will be obsolete, but that's OK, I do like the Revell kit. *NM*
    • I rebuilt an old Johan ‘70 442 using the chassis from the MPC/AMT ‘69 442. It makes a world of difference ! *NM*
      • Me too. I built over 20 1970-72 442's and Cutlasses using Modelhaus parts also. *NM*
• GNRS Jan. 28-30 Pomona, CA with model car contest *LINK* *PIC*
  • I remember the 75th anniversary of the Deuce. I wonder if I will be around for the 100th. *NM*
• Finished or Redone would be a better word PICs
  • I like the Mauve but your probably right the black shows well. *NM*
    • I liked it too but it just didn't look very exciting setting next to a bright red 68 GT 500. *NM*
  • Nice collection! I owned a real 94 Mustang coupe and *PIC*
    • I might start to build a new group of Camaros next. *NM*
  • This era mustang looks so good without a spoiler! *NM*
    • This was a snap kit and had the holes for the wing so I put it on later. But I do like it without. *NM*
• Good Guy Alert!
  • You're welcome. Glad I could help out. *NM*
    • Also, post a pic or two when you're finished! *NM*
• Question about Revells '30 Ford model A hot rod kit.....
  • YES *NM*
    • Thanks. Anything tricky to look out for, Frank?? *NM*
      • I studied that kit a bit before I built mine... I you show the skeleton interior because it's the framing of the car it should be metal or body color. I think most people would paint it like an interior, I s'pose you can do that if you'd like. *NM*
  • I attached the top and then painted it. As I can remember, it went together very well. Itt's been a couple years since I built mine and I liked it so much that I will be doing another soon. *NM*
• I was born in Quebec Canada so I know what Quebec drivers are like but this takes the cake... *LINK*
  • All I can think to say is....OMG!! *NM*
  • Didn't want to miss the last boat of the day. *NM*
  • HEY WAIT FOR ME DAM IT!!!!! 😁 *NM*
  • "The rest of the story"... Driver hailed as hero... *NM* *LINK*
    • How horrifying! But, just like here, somebody has to die before there's any action to fix (if at all) *NM*
      • Transport Québec is very slow to act. I know this as I’m a resident and my friend Robert worked for them.
        • Is Transport Québec an arm of the TSB? *NM*
• A suggestion about your PayPal $ gift from your kids.Send it back to them as a "refund" and then wait a week and have them resend it marked as "family member" on PayPal or just send you a check with the "For" line marked as "gift" and make a copy or scan it before depositing
• I thought i had put in an order for a land shark and a 63 Vette. Havent heard anything about it. *NM*
  • oops. Seems a i never completed the transaction. I have now. Sorry. *NM*
    • And I should have refreshed the page before I made my post below. :^) *NM*
  • I think Spotlight business questions are typically better dealt with by phone or email. Those are in the ordering section and repeated in this post's text below. Matt and Dawn are famous for fast delivery so I am sure they will do their best to check it for you.
    • Thanks Bill! Email is always the fastest. I don't always have time to stop and check the board (I actually leave that to Matt!) *NM*
      • I am sorry. The whole thing was my fault,i had forgotten i had put the items in my cart but neglected to finish the transaction. *NM*
        • It's not a problem! Thanks so much for the order! It's always good to get information out there about the best way to contact us. *NM*
• Photo's from the past...enjoy
  • Love the old days of drag racing. Thanks! *NM*
  • You made my day!!! *NM*
  • You are the master.... *NM*
  • Great photos *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Did anyone notice the two gasser's that appear to have been photo shopped? *NM*
    • Which two gassers do you suspect? *NM*
  • Heeeeeyyyyy.... I recognize a couple of those pics... LOL (No worries.... I find it flattering)..... LOVE the staging lane shot, with all the Pro Stocks and Funny Cars!!!! *NM*
  • Great pics! Thanks. Is that 3rd car a Hillman? *NM*
• Here is mine. I used Tamiya tape. More details…. *PIC*
  • Chris, thank you very much, I'd not thought of using the template thing, also did you prime the body or spray straight onto the plastic?, I also use Tamiya tape so thats good, what did you use for the interior color? I'm impressed with your build, many thanks. *NM*
    • I primed with white Tamiya fine surface primer. I think - but am not sure - that the interior is Testors Flat Tan. I think I had some in a bottle and airbrushed it on. *NM*
• REMEMBER THAT... 70 Pontiac GP "SUPERFLY" car I got back and looking for parts. PIX and thanks for looking
  • That looks cool! I have two glue bombs I hope to get one build out of. *NM*
  • You can make them with wire, or if you can wait a week or so, PM me, I have a few SFs and can check for extras *NM*
  • Nice - One of the first car models I built as a kid. I have one now still sealed - but I need to build it before I get to old to do it. LOL *NM*
  • Whenever I see that kit, it makes me want the original Grand Prix even more! *NM*
    • I know what you mean but I had to have it, more of a sentimental build and I use to like watching those movies with the PIMP's in them... forget that wrestler's but didn't he say "PIMPIN AIN'T EASY". Growing up in the hood those cars were everywhere. *NM*
  • I don't have that kit, but I did check my parts bin and have this antenna that is somewhat close. Don't know if it would help you. *NM* *PIC*
    • That is exactly what I need.... Now the question is are you giving it up LOL! But really are you? *NM*
      • YES. It was in the spare parts bin. Email me your addy and I will try to get it out this week with some other mail I need to send. *NM*
        • Email sent thanks *NM*
• May be a good time to reissue the 80 Volare,getting hard to find and prices are jumping. *NM*
  • Love to see them do the RR super pak! *NM*
    • X 2! *NM*
      • X 3!!! *NM*
  • What was the most recent release? *NM*
    • Round 2 did it once, original "Fuzz Duster" box but with added stock Road Runner decals. No "bird", but the 1:1 '80 didn't have it (didn't have to cut Warner Brothers in) *NM*
    • 2018, iirc *NM*
• Well done! *NM*
• Finally saw the latest boxart for the upcoming release of the Revell '56 Thunderbird. Revell sure has been knocking out some great boxart! *NM*
  • Do tell - any links? *NM*
  • Is that a new tool? Didn't AMT tool a '56 a while ago? *NM*
• 5G has nothing to do with it, The change to the tax code was signed into law as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, the Covid-19 response bill passed in March. *NM*
  • Link to NBC news article. *NM* *LINK*
• What would you rather have? A clone of a ZL-1 Camaro or the real thing? If I had the money, the real thing because it will never (I hope) lose value while a clone is only as good as the builder and will never be worth as much as a real one. *NM*
  • If it’s done well and not misrepresented I’ll take the clone as I like to drive my cars and an original I’m always on edge driving which makes it less fun cuz I’m always worried about something happening to it, so I’ll take a driver over a trailer queen showpiece a *NM*
    • I agree Terry. *NM*
    • Thank You Terry.....CLONE. I'll drive it for half the money and if it gets hit just go get the part, If the real gets hit where are you going to find the original sheet metal or parts. *NM*
      • I'd drive a clone and my license would say BOZO. You know Bozo the clone. *NM*
  • I'll take a real one for the price of a clone and drive the wheels off of it. I've never been much for worrying about dollar value of old cars - they were made to drive and spread the most joy (to yourself and onlookers who like them) when they are driven.
    • I bet you can build a clone Merc for a lot less than 1.9 million and still drive the wheels off of it. *NM*
  • An original car is like your baseball mitt, or a familiar set of tools - they just feel right
• Work in progress - 40 Ford -help needed *PIC*
  • I don't have that interior, but it could be made by using some plastruck items. Hard way would be to use half round sticks to make each individual roll on the interior, or find a sheet of them and cut them out.
• Just sent you several via email.
  • Got'em, thanks Len. *NM*
• Finished up my AMT Peterbilt Wrecker this morning, it is on the shelf. This kit was a tough and challenging build, but I enjoyed building something I normally wouldn't. It was painted with Rust-Oleum Strawberry Fields, I painted some kite string flat steel to use a cables.
  • Looks awesome!!! Cable detail looks great too!! *NM*
  • neat job on the wrecker, RS. I like to use braided fishing line for cables because the lay flat and don't take a set. *NM*
  • Very cool! I should get one and build it, along with all the other truck kits I got! *NM*
  • Very cool! *NM*
  • Nicely done....looks good *NM*
  • Very nice looking tow truck!!! *NM*
  • Can I ask, What was challenging about this kit? *NM*
    • Several things - but that's just the way kits were
    • Re: the instructions were somewhat confussing on placement of some of the parts, I had to go online and look at some building video's to help, but in the end it build into a nice model that was first released in 1972. *NM*
      • Thanks guys *NM*
  • That looks awesome *NM*
  • Fantastic! Those cables look very realistic *NM*
  • Nicely done ! *NM*
    • Re: Tim, thanks, to get a positive comment from you is an honor, as big trucks arn't my norm, I have always been impressed by your top shelf builds in the model mags.. *NM*
• Nice! I have built several - always a good kit. Last great one of the F150s style. *NM*
• Yes! :-) *NM*
• Update regarding the Revell S10 Street Sleeper *PIC*
  • Wise choice to use a new body. Better to get it done and on the shelf, then figure out the old one when you have some time *NM*
  • Looks good... That sounds like what I do. Stripping has become such a chore and finding the right stripper I just get another body and hoping I have dup's of it. Nice job *NM*
  • Paint looks great! *NM*
  • Put some Orkin decals on the door.... heheheh
    • Funny you should say that ... :) *NM*
• I sure like where that one's headed! A Dearborn version of the tri-fives! *NM*
• Very nice *NM*
• Looks great *NM*
• I was a member of their fan club in the 60's. Loved their music *NM*
  • Yeah, they were definitely very good. All the old ones are dying off. (Duh!) *NM*
• Looks good *NM*
• Sounds like a good plan. Keep us "posted" *NM*
• Thanks all for the kind words! *NM*
• Scott, I'll be including a number of flyers with the next HMCA newsletter. JIM *NM*
  • Super! Thank you Jim. *NM*
• Thanks for that!! I always loved this car! *NM*
• I like this project a lot! Great tips on making the soft top! *NM*
• That looks great David! *NM*
• The Lightning is a "Fleetside". The shortbed with the fenders is a "Flareside". *NM*
  • Actually, it's a 'styleside' Bill. Fleetside is the chev nomenclature. *NM*
    • Well, I was half right anyways! *NM*
• And the beat goes on... the beat goes on... Great progress! *NM*
• Great story from an insider's personal participation. Remarkable. Thanks for posting the link. *NM*
• Step #2 finished on my 1960 Buick. The paint on all of the parts easily melted away in the purple pond. ............... *PICS* ........
  • Aside from the various "glue ons" spots, it came out remarkably well. Nice. Was the chassis painted? *NM*
    • Yeah, the chassis and the firewall were both brush painted gloss black. Those parts came out just as clean as the rest. *NM*
  • RReally looking forward to what you do with this! *NM*
  • Coming along nicely *NM*
  • The hood even looks halfway decent. Most seem to look like they were cut out with a dull pocket knife *NM*
  • I like when that happens! *NM*
  • That cleaned up really well! I'm not sure but if you are looking for a new engine/frame/tires and axles I would almost bet the very common 62 Buick 225 would work for a donor kit. *NM*
    • Thanks, I totally forgot about that kit. I do need wheels and tires and I'd like to get a new engine. I don't think I can justify paying $30 plus dollars just for wheels, tires and an engine though. *NM*
      • eehhhh..the rest gets made into a NASCAR ridin along the fence...with smoke comin out from under... (grin). *NM*
      • A '62 E225 would be a nice curbside, done up Ventura Bvld. style with a chunky flake roof, shave, slammed on Astro Supremes
    • ...or seek out one of these 1960 Buick chassis promos. :-) *NM* *LINK*
      • Good luck...I think I can count on the fingers of one hand how many of those I have ever seen *NM*
  • cleaned up nice... that old Testor paint generally comes of really clean. *NM*
• Michigan is too far away for me personally. I need to stick with OH, KY and IN. Also, this board is the only source on my computer that I get information from, I don't use facebook or any other model sites. *NM*
• The message to message me was for Jim! I got a call from Frank! Was good to talk to him BUT....I should have been more clear! *NM*
• With the success Revell has had with their '57 Ford sedan and wagon kits, I wonder if they should try gasser parts in their newer 55, 56, or 57 Chevy kits? *NM*
  • I sure wish they would *NM*
  • Have yet to get the gasser version(s)
    • Haven't tried that myself. Anyone else gave it a try *NM*
• So there are Bumpside and Dipside Fords. Does THIS generation of body have a similar nickname? *NM*
• March 27, Warren MI, put on by Detroit Area Auto Modelers. Check their Facebook page for more info. *NM*
• Motor City Madness 21 flyer. Let me know if the pic shows up. The pic came from Facebook. *PIC*