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• 40 or so years ago, I believe Revell, released a large scale (1/16?) short bed, step side 4X4 Chevy pick up. Wonder what happened to that tooling. *NM*
  • That would be a fun reissue. Here is one a friend and I built back then. I made the crew cab and trailer and he did everything else. *NM* *PIC*
• Sad News again, Dave Darby reported that Jairus Watson passed away yesterday.
  • His sketchpad renderings were the best. RIP. craig cochran *NM*
  • Had no idea he was ill - very sorry to hear this, a loss to the hobby *NM*
  • Oh, sad to hear, although they said he died peacefully, that's all we can hope for, still he will be missed. *NM*
  • RIP and GOD bless his family........ *NM*
  • Very sorry to hear this. His presence in our hobby will be missed. God bless and keep him, God bless his family and survivors. s again, Dave Darby reported that Jairus Watson passed away yesterday. *NM*
• Consumer alert!!!
  • I know what you mean... I call it the milk container plastic that is used. The new 65 GTO is the worst, no matter what I've done the roof has two swirl spots on the roof that comes thru any paint I've used. *NM*
  • Oh oh...I just got the new '65 Nova...have to make sure I get a good primer coat and hope for the best. *NM*
  • Assume it will have a negative reaction, and use a good barrier sealer first *NM*
    • I like to spray clear over primer, then another coat of primer, seems to work for me as a "barrier" *NM*
  • That must be some hot paint. *NM*
    • Or poor plastic. I've used a lot of MCW paint and never had this problem. *NM*
• I've posted this picture before, but I like this car so much, I'm just going to do it again. Hope y'all can handle it!! *NM* *PIC*
  • I can handle it!! *NM*
  • Jim.........can you get Bill to add it to the Mopar deliveries I'm getting.....lol. *NM*
    • Maybe...we'll see! *NM*
  • Fine with me... *NM*
  • What’s not to like? Post as many times as you want, I could stare at it all day. *NM*
  • That's a beauty! *NM*
  • Even better the second time. Man, Revell needs to reissue that kit *NM*
  • It's a fine example of the era! Still looks fantastic today. Great stance and period wheel/tire choice, I love it! *NM*
• what makes an IPMS model show different from other model shows ? Thanks *NM*
  • They are mostly military model related. But most all of them have auto model categories. *NM*
  • As IPMS tends to be military/aircraft centred cars tend to be a 2nd thought.....to the extent that car classes tend to be called "civilian vehicles" ..........we, auto modellers are looked upon as the poor cousins who have the gaul to build how we like......lol. *NM*
    • I'd expect nothing less from a group with PMS right there in the name. 😜 *NM*
      • That's a hoot!! *NM*
      • Marty, thats the best reply to the IMPS show crap I've seen......lol....may I use it?.......lol. *NM*
    • Big Rigs really confuse them. "Heavy commercial." Huh? Contests...
      • I agree, Tim. It's a bit like being on the outside looking in.
      • A model of a big rig converted into a motorhome would probably be entered in a Miscellaneous class>
        • Outsiders think we're all nerds so no need to get uppity *NM*
  • My only experience with IPMS shows is with the Roscoe Turner chapter in Indianapolis. At their contests, about half the entries are in the automotive classes and they have almost as many automotive classes as some strictly model car contests. I am not an IPMS member,
  • When I was new to the area, the first IPMS show I entered I was told that if I wasn't an IPMS member, I couldn't win an actual award. They would only give out a ribbon for whatever the place was. When I asked if I were to win Best of Show, would it still be a ribbon, the
  • International Plane and Military Society? Some chapters refer to auto models as "targets", others have a more enlightened attitude. *NM*
• Why do responses seem to move up the board from the original posting? Hard to keep track of who is responding to what. *NM*
  • If you click on My Preferences at the top of the page, you can set the sort order for how messages are displayed. HTH *NM*
    • Looked at them but I'm not sure what might be changed. This has been happening (in my case) only recently. *NM*
      • If it's a recent issue, and no other changes have been made, I would delete all browsing data (cached files, history, cookies), and see if that helps. *NM*
• Opinion needed. Should I put the Auto World decal on the doors? Yes, I know it is my decision but I would like some opinions. I'm on the ledge and just don't know which way to jump. PIC
  • Why? How much are they paying you to advertise their business on your model? *NM*
    • Really! Of course all the models l've built in the last 66 yeas with a business name is paying my a penny a month. Now if you don't have a helpful opinion l will move on to someone who does. Thank you very much. *NM*
      • You're welcome! LOL. *NM*
      • BTW - Don't jump. Think of your family. *NM*
  • no *NM*
    • Thank you. That is what l like. Ask for an opinion and receive a direct and to the point answer. *NM*
  • Instead of Auto World, I think the blue and black Spotlight Hobbies decals would look great against that gold body. *NM*
    • Well, the body is actually silver, bad lighting. Plus I don't have a Spotlight decal. I was going with the black and red to match the car. *NM*
  • No. *NM*
  • Body looks clean just as is--I'd leave it. BUT, if you do decal it, please run a knife through the panel lines so it looks more authentic. *NM*
    • Thanks, and l always do. *NM*
  • I lean toward building replicas so if the 1:1 doesnt have it then the model doesnt ----is this supposed to represent an Auto World shop truck or something? If not then no, beside which its clean as is that graphic to me just clutters it *NM*
    • I agree. *NM*
  • If it were me, no graphic, unless it was supposed to represent a business-related vehicle or promotional truck. I’ve never been one to apply a decal just for the sake of applying a decal… it has to fit into the theme of the build *NM*
    • I agree. *NM*
  • Unless you're building it as if it were a shop truck, I'd leave it off. *NM*
  • I say no. The font won't look nice with the body style of the truck. It looks very rushed. Now if it looked like hand painted lettering or something I'd go for it. One major rule here though, it's your build and totally up to your taste. *NM*
• Finished restyling a visually challenged model 😁 PICS
  • Nice...your version is much better, and the interior really works. *NM*
  • OK, next try this one. LOL. *PIC*
    • Hmm I don't think there is any hope for that. A Barris creation isn't it? *NM*
      • Yep. *NM*
    • That poor Toronado..........just because you can.......lol. *NM*
    • Thank goodness there was only four!! lol *NM*
      • Five. Barris built four under contract, then used the molds and fixtures to build one for himself afterwards. Anyone know how many are still around? *NM*
        • Built for ESSO for Montreal Expo 67. Believe only one left in B. C. *NM*
  • Big improvement! *NM*
  • Yes, much better! *NM*
  • Better for sure. *NM*
  • I love the seats! *NM*
  • You did great!! That is much better looking! *NM*
• Thanks for the info. I got side tracked and just noticed your post. Thanks again. *NM*
• Video. Super Stock and Factory Experimental Match Racing 1964 - 1967 *LINK*
• Jogs a neuron: Jim Wangers' personal fleet of street sweepers had a Monza with no tack ons, just red over black with Centerlines, super tidy
• Isn't that the body that became the wheelstander LA Dart? *NM*
  • Yes. It was reworked into a '70 for a Ramchargers funny (though they ran a Challenger that year) then became the LA Dart body *NM*
• Any opinions on the Revell 1/25 '81 Camaro Z/28? Any better/worse compared to the ST Camaro? *NM*
  • That one is a snap kit: no plated parts, plastic tires, body shared with a Firebird or two *NM*
• Are these 2 Camaros (by Revell) 2 different molds? *PIC*
  • Yes the Stranger Things is the old 1/24 Monogram kit that's been modified *NM*
    • Oops, didn't catch that the one kit is 1:25. Definitely 2 different molds. *NM*
  • Duddnt sound like consensus, here... two molds?
    • If the box says 1/25, it's the Revell OG tooling, if it says 1/24, it's the formerly-Monogram tooling; ergo the boxes shown are are 2 different sets of tooling *NM*
      • Drawing a blank on the '81 - was that a Venice tooled project? What was the original packaging? *NM*
  • Stranger Things Camaro........ *PIC*
  • Mike go to Salemates and search Revell 1981 Camaro......you'll find listing for both 1/25 and 1/24 kits with instructions
• Question about AMT 1970 Torino *PICS*
  • The "Cobra" script on the quarter panels, and the little snake emblem on the grille, make that one a '71 kit *NM*
    • Interesting! I found auctions for both 70 and 71 promos, both appeared to have the same tail lights as my built kit......
  • Hmmmm never really looked, even tho I had one innaday. Mother's Worry might still have it buried somepace, it was Pactra Bright Red...ish.
    • I have an accessible (sort of) built in the storage unit that I can chase down. I'll email with what I find
• Rats........wrong again........wheres the coffee?......lol. *NM*
• I believe it is supposed to represent stitching, like on bluejeans, etc... Yes it was some obscure/rare factory option packge. So obscure that I can't recall what it was called. *NM*
  • Also not easy to look up...1978 "Jean Machine" pickup. All references I found say very rare (one says 17-19 made) *NM*
• Multiply the model measuement by 25 to get the 1:1 dimension. Divide the 1:1 dimension by 25 to get the model dimension. This works for ANY scale; use 24 for 1/24 scale, 43 for 1/43 scale, etc... *NM*
  • Thanks Guys! *NM*
• Question?
  • I've built several and the only problems I had with fit is......
  • Tim Boyd did the FSM review and identified areas to pay attention to while building (LINK inside); can't remember if anyone did a buildup article *NM* *LINK*
    • Thanks guys for noting and providing links to the kit review; here's a follow-up online article with advice for building the Boss 351 kit (much of which carries over to the Bond/429 Mach 1 kit too..) *NM* *LINK*
      • Okay, so I missed the subframe part of the story - and a great idea to open them up
• They were only in first issue '55 Nomad and '56 Ford kits, as well as the two AMT Hot Rod Shop wheel/tire packs. Revell used a very similar front tire in their Orange Crate Deuce sedan kit *NM*
  • What was the tire used in the R2 "Strip Fowl" version - was it retooled? Did it get used elsewhere?
    • I'm pretty sure they used the MPC (Denman) funny car front tires in that one. The closest thing Round 2 has is the fronts from the AWB Chevelle and F-85 roadster *NM*
• Cornbinder! *PICS*
  • Terry, you mention it's from Andy Lesiak, I have a '62 Dodge Pickup (unstarted) from him. *NM*
    • One interesting thing...
      • Terry, by SBC if you mean Small Block Chevy, my '62 has a MOPAR engine. *NM*
  • That's gonna be cool. It's amazing that you can do these days compared to the dark ages of the '80s/'90s. LOL *NM*
  • How much does binding corn cost? *NM*
    • Well, it's kinda on an International scale. *NM*
    • $C. *NM*
      • That's not bad. *NM*
  • So, where does one get this stuff, please? *NM*
    • Search the name Andy Lesiak. *NM*
      • Thanks, Terry. *NM*
  • These are gettin LS swapped all the time... super cool and totally usable *NM*
  • Should be a neat build. Even better if you find some woodgain appliques for the side panels *NM*
• This is the next improvement I'm making to the square body pickup before I repaint it. , , [PICS]
  • Nice detail. This is fun to watch. *NM*
    • Thanks Terry. I have 2 more things I want to do to it before I start painting. *NM*
  • Good job on the modification. Those sunken cowls were always lower anyways *NM*