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• New build - Johan '63 Olds Starfire Hardtop I finished for my friend Doane.
• Modeler's A.D.D. strikes again.... Was sifting through the old grille and bumper bin. looking for a Monogram '34 Ford grille. when I stumbled upon some truly obscure parts for something else in my stash, and viola, a new oddball project is born... *PIC*
  • I'd buy both of them in 1/25....along with the 77 Thunderbird Lindberg did in 1/32 *NM*
• I'm going to the model show in Franklin, IN this Saturday the 21st and was just looking at the awards section on the flyer. What does "no sweeps" mean? *NM*
  • No sweeps simply means that no individual can win all the place awards in a class. *NM*
    • Does that mean that there can be no more than 2 entries in a category? If there were 3 or more entries, then there would be a first, second and third place for the 3 different entries. I don't think that I understand. *NM*
      • At most shows that I have been to, you are free to enter as many models as you like in a class, but you can only win one award in the class. *NM*
        • AH, I get it now. That makes perfect sense. Thanks Marty. *NM*
  • We had that rule at our real car show last weekend.
  • At the contests I have attended, no sweeps means you can win 2 but not all 3 awards in a class. *NM*
• OFF the bench! Revell 68 Dodge Charger R/T Hemi (PICS)
  • Looking good!! *NM*
• Let's get some action going! If you are like me, I have several favorites. So lets post most favorite race cars that you've built plus a story about it. More than one picture, please. PICs
  • Here you go Terry, I will add this little Mustang I scratch built long ago, and still have in my collection.
    • Love the Stang and a great compainion. *NM*
  • Race cars are my main subject matter.....(pics)
    • I always liked Willy! *NM*
    • I can still hear the great sound of that IMSA GTO Mustang! *NM*
  • Here's mine......pics.....
    • That is a real cool idea and I love the 5 exhausts. Really cool. *NM*
  • A couple of my favorite race cars...pic
    • I really like the Daytona Coupe. Excellent build! *NM*
  • I like LSRs. *PICS*
    • Maybe the Goldenrod should be registared as a deadly weapon. *NM*
• Question for the board: How many Revell 69 Camaros do you have?
  • Zero *NM*
    • But I do have the MPC Camaro. *NM*
      • Re: But I do have the MPC Camaro. Me too. No Revell, Just MPC *NM*
  • Twelve *NM* *PIC*
    • C1? *NM*
      • Just 69's. 5 more Gen1 (67-68). 4 Gen 2. 2 Gen 3. 1 Gen 4. 8 Gen 5 (good donor chassis/engine). 4 Gen 6. *NM*
  • Zero for me also. I like to consider myself open to all makes and models, as for Pony cars from the last 60s I am a 69 Mustang guy all the way. Bought one new off the showroom floor and regret every day since I sold it. *NM*
    • I am with you on the pony cars but my favorite year is 1970. See above for my answer about 69 Camaro's. *NM*
    • I know how you feel- I miss mine too. Me and mine waaaay back then when I was just a lad- PIC
      • Here's a couple pics of mine! PICs
  • One or two BUT if you were to ask me how many Revell '32 Fords (in different iterations) at last count it was 34 kits... See one, buy one... LOL *NM*
  • Zero for me too. *NM*
  • Built or unbuilt? Have ONE built, and I lost count of the unbuilts. Are you counting the snap-tiogether 1/15 scale Revell Camaro? Oh, and the built one is ...PINK!
  • Zero. Two AMT '67 annuals however. One coupe, one convertible. *NM*
  • None, *NM*
  • Two an RS/SS and a Convertible. Looking for a ZL1 now to build my Pastors old car. *NM*
  • zero for me too, but I do have a 69 MPC Firebird kit *NM*
  • Mmmmm.... Not my thing... I've had several pass through from collections that I've acquired, but none of them stuck around. *NM*
  • One. I built it with a standard, flat hood. *NM*
  • Two, a built orange SS convertible & an unbuilt recent issue coupe, nice kits. *NM*
  • None. I have a '67 AMT Z-28. I figure when (if) I build it I can then buy a Revell Camaro. *NM*
  • 1- I really should finish it. *NM*
  • 1, unbuilt Christmas gift. *NM*
  • None. *NM*
  • I have only one built - Revell's SS ragtop and probably at least a half dozen unbuilt, including the old Monogram Z/28 molded in orange!
  • A BIG bunch! With build plans for all of them... *NM*
• Thank you very much. It was a joy (pia) to build and I really appreciate all the interest and support of everyone on the board as I built it. Currently it is on it's way to it's new home with Matt. He stopped by last Sunday and picked it up. *NM*
• My next project, a TOMY 1/32 Jaguar SS100....
  • Mike, that look's like a real interesting project. *NM*
  • That looks like a nice kit, I thought it may have been a repop of the Matchbox SS100 which I've built but it has the straight 6 & a nice kit also, the Tomy kit with the PE & diecast parts will be a great build. *NM*
  • Re:(PICS) It builds into a very nice model. This one was built some years ago...painted but box stock.
    • Wow Cliff, those wire wheels are quite effective. *NM*
    • Yeah, it really looks good. Mine will be box stock like that too. *NM*
  • Looks like fun, wish it was a 1/25! *NM*
    • SouthEast Finecast (Wills Finecast) have a 1/24th one. *NM*
• Is there a decal like on the tailgate of this truck available anywhere?? Not that good at painting something like this. *NM* *PIC*
  • Albert's old pickup. , , No, not like that. Ray's Decals has a GMC decal in white on his Chevy pickup detail set but you need it reversed. What I have done is paint the while tailgate and clearcoat it several times then you can spray the center section white than wet sand, *PIC*
    • Thanks, I'll give that a try if nothing else comes up. *NM*
      • I whhipped up a quicky just to see if I could.....PIC
  • Our Hosts have the R/M '76 Chevy Stepside Kit which has the decals for the tailgate. *NM* *PIC*
    • I didn't know that Chevy had GMC decals in it? *NM*
      • Shhh...don't tell anybody, it's a stealth thing. *NM*
    • Not according to this picture: *NM* *PIC*
      • I was going to say the same thing. *NM*
• What's a good kit to source a coil spring rear end? Looking for something for my 55 Buick and most of the Buick kits have the rear molded in. *NM*
  • If you can get your hands on one, look for an AMT Silhouette. The 1:1 car had a shortened '55 or '56 Buick chassis! Front and rear suspension might come in handy *NM*
    • Perfect. I actually have a parts kit to rob from. Much appreciated. *NM*
  • Nascar kits have one kind of coil rear end. *NM*
    • Thanks, Mark pointed me to the perfect solution. *NM*
      • The NASCAR setup has been used by some of the Buick guys, when they install a modern drivetrain and need to "86" the torque tube drive *NM*
      • X *NM*
• 1/35 by Italeri? I know they did the 1/24 scale fire truck. Was this originally military based? *NM*
  • Italeri does a couple versions of military Opel trucks. *NM*
• First stage of painting on the BM Camaro is done.
  • PICS in the above post. *NM*
  • Nice work! *NM*
• Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!! How about posting some drag racing models?? *PICS*
  • Re: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!! I may have built a drag car..... Or two..... *PICS*
    • Cool stuff Marty, love the converted Orange Blossom, It takes a lot to get that thing to look right for drag or street! *NM*
  • Re: Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!! How about posting some drag racing models?? *PICS* *PIC*
    • Looks good. The cowl mount tach is a nice touch. *NM*
  • 1970 Javelin mid-engine funny car *PIC*
    • COOL.... Please show us more!!! *NM*
      • Links inside: 1970 Javelin funny car
        • Missing link to magazine article *LINK*
    • Charles....great to see that one again, and congrats on restoring it, too. TIM *NM*
  • I think I have a few.....pics.....
    • Great stuff--those engine shots are fantastic! *NM*
    • Great stuff Dave, love that Mooneyes Comp/Roadster! *NM*
  • How many should I post. Let's do some oldies. PICs
  • I’ve got a few. Here is one. Revellaser FC on the table at NNL West a few years back. I should take some better pix of it. *NM* *PIC*
  • Old drag ASB(as seen before).....pic
  • Here're my 3. "The Snake" still needs Coca-Cola rear quarter decals and glass installation. ............... *PICS* ........
  • I have a few...pics
  • Re: (PICS) a few....some survivors and some more recent
  • I only have one... 2 pics
  • Here are some from Andyd that he asked me to post for him. ............... *PICS* ........
  • OK Terry, cool idea, here's one with a link to more....TIM *LINK* *PIC*
• Would anyone have a bumper/grille for a 62 Comet? And window glass as well? *NM*
  • I have a 61 bumper & grille if that will work *NM*
    • You made me think ! (not good...lol) For what I am doing...that MIGHT work! Email me off the board and let's talk about it... *NM*
  • Glass will be tough...if you have one on the shelf, try an AMT Ranchero windshield *NM*
    • I think I have one laying around somewhere...thanks *NM*
• Went out for breakfast this morning and saw a GMC motorhome go by... Still a lovely design after all these years... 1972-1978 and still looks awesome... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Always like those....have two toys......someday they will be reworked into a 'Orange Palm' version. *NM*
  • Got one of those in the original green box! Possibilities are endless! That one is an outstanding update. *NM*
  • Wasn't there an article where someone built one of these up as a hot rod? *NM*
    • Ye olde Car Modeler issue from the '90s/ Builder (forgot who) did it as a "Pro Luxury" (pro street chassis) for a contest theme. *NM*
  • They still look modern. A real one is for sale nearby but my garage is too small *NM*
• Here is a car wreck Far Side cartoon pic that could make a funny diorama...
  • Maybe like this
    • Thanks! I could save it to my computer, but not post it since I have no pic site and the 20K size limit for posting here from a computer file is too small for almost everything. *NM*
• Photo's from the past......enjoy
  • What a way to start my morning.... The RR bit is fantastic *NM*
  • Thanks RS! Another outstanding Collection. *NM*
  • Me? I thought you put the bung plug in! ;^( *NM* *PIC*
• Testing new cleaned up computer I was hacked.. *NM*
  • He's baaaaack!!! *NM*
  • Hey Wayne! Welcome back! *NM*
    • Thank you.. *NM*
• Fresh small town car show photos.... Images from the 19th Annual Ealrville Cruise Night... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Now I don't catch everything in your pix but it seems that you have gone to a different part of the country. Don't think I've ever seen any of these. *NM*
  • High quality variety *NM*
  • With summer finally here, it is terrific to have your quality show pics to enjoy, Marty. Thanks for sharing them here. *NM*
    • You most likely won't be seeing as many as usual from me this season, though.... With gas being what it is, I doubt that I'll be doing 2, 3, or even 4 shows in weekend, as I often did in the past.. *NM*
      • Understand but will fully appreciate the great pics that you care to share of whatever shows you do decide to attend. ;^) *NM*
• Some mockup pics of the three Camaros :-) (PICS)
  • Are the wheels on the orange Camaro aftermarket? *NM*
    • They are from an mpc 68 to 76 Corvette. *NM*
  • Like them naked rallies on the orange one and you might as well put a French's flag on the quarter of that yellow one, LOL! Cool builds! *NM*
    • I had to think about that for a minute....but yes! *NM*
  • Tasty F-bodies Rich! I really like the naked Rally's on the orange one! *NM*
    • The orange one is supposed to represent an undercover street racer. It will not have any Z/28 stripes or badges. I have some bowtie decals to put on it. Little known to anyone else, it's packing the cross-ram intake and headers! (PIC)
      • Sounds great to me Rich! I have several ‘69 kits and I have yet to build a coupe! *NM*
• Wow, that's a beautiful bird. *NM*
• GORGEOUS! And thanks a bunch, now I hafta add that kit to my bucket list. ;-) *NM*
• A very, very limited number of pix from today’s Mid Atlantic NNL. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Thanks for sharing. That Nova and the Vdub van look awesome. Although, this Dodge wagon and it's roof mounted cargo is uniquely cool. *NM* *PIC*
  • Thanks for the Pics Chris, I was just looking for pics from the show and wala ! *NM*
  • I do not know about engine access - maybe double doors on the drivers side, too? but I love the boldness of the concept! *PIC*
• We had our first club meeting in a long time today. One of the guys brought the new JR Salvino's Chase Elliot 2022 Chevy Camaro ZL-1 NASCAR kit. All I can say is WOW!!! *NM*
  • I was at the Mid Atlantic NNL today and there were two built-ups. They looked really good! *NM*
• Marty....that '62 Plymouth project Rocks! TB *NM*
• Way, way cool! TB *NM*
• Guys....make sure to check out Rod Maskiw's killer S550 "Boss 302" here....and thanks Marty as always! TIM *NM*
• Our Micro Car show today....... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Nice little show!! *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics Barry. That's an oddly shaped valve cover on the light blue 1966 Fury. Any ideas or an answer on why it looks like that? *NM*
    • Non-stock fabricated item *NM*
    • Generally used to cover valve springs and rocker assemblies taller than stock. *NM*
  • That is a really good turnout for that population and a great variety, too. Congrats. *NM*
• Thanks Marty!! *NM*
• I was just thinkin' that very same thing, Tony... *NM*
• Nice all by itself and even better with a model. Well done Bob! *NM*
• Several years ago, I cast the promo engine insert for the '61-2 Buick, if you want to pinch the engine and still finish the '62, LMK. *NM*
• Well, dang, a trick from here worked like gangbusters - ungluing a gluebomb with mineral spirits
  • Been using mineral spirits for YEARS to dismantle styrene parts. I'm NEVER without the stuff. *NM*
    • Wondering what the chemistry is that it will get the bonded area, but does not harm styrene.... glad to know the play, now *NM*
  • Good to know. Thanks. *NM*
    • I have a Tonka Model T touring that is glue solidly... I will try mineral spirits... Stay tuned... *PIC*
      • Ray, depends on how "solidly" glued. Mineral Spirits won't separate EVERY bond. *NM*
        • If so, may be time for the water in a plastic bowl and freeze it trick. *NM*
  • Here in Oz your mineral spirits is known as mineral turpentine & I've not tried it as you have described BUT I know its not good to use near clear plastic as it etches & fogs it....can you post a pic of the US bottles label? ...thanks. *NM*
    • It comes in a can at the LHWS - so not entirely sure about chemistry anywhere else. I wouldn't soak anything, although at first pass, it seemed pretty benign
      • Per Bob Vila (This Old House):
• Great garage and great 34 Ford. *NM*
• Thanks Terry. *NM*
• If you "right click" on any image you can see on the interweb... Choose "Search Image with Google Lens" it will find other images that are alike or similar. This is how I found this. *NM* *PIC*
  • Thanks for the hint, never knew this. *NM*
  • If you're using a Google browser (Chrome) you''ll see what Ray posted. If using Microsoft (Edge) you'll see "Search the web for image". *NM*
  • Which browser are you using? *NM*
• I love the flathead powered Jeep. From the Bill Mauldin Short Story, right? *NM*
  • Yes. *NM*
    • " It doesn't go 'Grrr" anymore, it goes 'Rumble, Rumble' "
• At 1/35 scale, people!!! HOLY COW! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Beautiful A12 '69 Road Runner! *NM*
  • Great looking Mopars Bill!! *NM*
  • Thanks Bill, though you're breaking my heart with all those Road Runners you post. They seem to be hard to find. *NM*
• LOL!!!! From the Hobby Heaven Archives! *NM*
• A pair of Revell Daytonas *LINK* *PIC*
  • Nice, clean builds, Gary. *NM*
  • They look great Gary! *NM*
• Very crisp clean T-bird build. Nice! What is the wheels/brakes source? *NM*
• That Thomas Flyer is going to be great when you get it done! *NM*
• A video I came across for a show in England, cars, tractors, a few trucks, horses. And made me think of a AMT kit I'd like to see reissued: Capri. *NM* *LINK*
• My Grandfather was an artilleryman in WWI. Crewed on this French gun. *NM*
• A better one could/would be the 401 from the 65 or 66 Riviera. It was the same block from 1959 to 1966. Basically it looked the same in the early 50's as well. Here is a pic of a 55 version.
  • Thanks, I've got that one too. I'll compare and see what works best. Thanks for the pix too. *NM*
• All great pics, seems like I was seeing red a lot, good color choice! *NM*
• You all know how it is, you shoot a model. Think it's great, share pics. Then you look a bit more closely and discover that paint job was not that good. Yeah. I needed to wet sand the Camaro convertible and put some more coats on it. Here is the finished product (PICS)
• Thanks Sir! *NM*