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• I saw some 3D printed Weber Carbs but I can't remember the supplier. Anyone know who makes them? *NM*
• Probably wouldn't be as heavy as this is, but this might give you some ideas. *PIC*
  • Yet another angle pic of your amazing Cowboy Cadillac! Thanks for posting it. *NM*
  • I always love seeing this - but have never seen the underside. It's just as I imagined it! :) *NM*
• PIF...MPC '32 Ford sedan delivery body ONLY. Has minor glue issues, but easily salvageable. Sorry, but only ships in U.S. *NM*
  • I'd like it, Jim! *NM*
    • Sure, email me your info. *NM*
      • Email sent. Tx! *NM*
• Kool video of 3 60's era hot rods video......... *LINK* *PIC*
• 59 impala 4 door
  • No idea if theres a resin conversion but didn't JoHan do a 59/60 4dr h/top Oldsmobile which could be used with a Revell 59 Chev to make the 4dr h/top body.....lot of work tho'. *NM*
  • Round2 is coming out with a Craftsman kit of a 1960 Impala wagon sometime this year. Maybe that will help you ? Just a suggestion. *NM*
  • You'll need some scratch building skills, but the '59 El Camino roof has the rear portion. Also the vintage JoHan '59 Olds, but that might be difficult to find at a reasonable price. Good luck and you CAN do it. *NM*
    • El Camino rear window dosen't wrap around near as much as the flat top 4 door hardtops. *NM*
      • There might be enough "cheat room" to shift the El Camino rear pillars forward a bit, as the glass does fit from the inside. You'd have to have the parts in hand to judge for yourself, though *NM*
  • I believe there was a bat-roof '59 in resin back when - Modelhaus? AAM? *NM*
    • AAM, I believe. IIRC it was made to work with the Monogram’59 Impala kit. *NM*
    • All American did it in the early 90's. Repopped by TM Resin after Art went into hibernation.... *NM*
      • TM Resin... Time Machine Resin? Didn't he close shop, too? Which really sucks. I've purchased some items from him and like what he offered. *NM*
        • He closed shop some 6-8 years ago due to health reasons AFAIK. Pity, as he cast to a very high standard. Wish I had bought more :-( *NM*
          • I hope not due to exposure to resin fumes.
        • Nope, not TM ,, see my post below. *NM*
  • Have you checked on any 3D sources? I think that is your best bet. *NM*
    • Yeah, seems like a natural for a 3D print. There must be one out there. *NM*
  • You mean a "flat top" resin '59 Olds like this one? *PIC*
• Worked over the Squarebody pickup frame over the weekend , , , [PICS]
  • Pretty cool. Are you planning the same for the front (Vette suspension)? *NM*
    • Not exactly, Mike. I'm gonna try to adapt the independent front suspension arms from the same hotrod kit. *NM*
• For those of us who followed Mecum Auctions, John Kraman has passed *NM* *LINK*
• Revell made a Mini-racer 1/32 scale that was in the VW Pickup in the 81 or 82 catalog,, but it doesn't look anything like that.
  • This belongs under the post below, but Mystery solved. *NM*
• That came out really nice. *NM*
• I love stuff built out of the normal box and well this is just way outside the box and I can dig it. *NM*
• I need help identifying this model please...
  • Steve Milberry says that this is the Revell Malibu Grand Prix kit *NM*
  • Here's one from the MCM forum.... *NM* *PIC*
    • Hey... the trailer looks like the one that is included with Revell's Bronco and Buggy kit. *NM* *PIC*
      • that's 'cause it is. Revell put that trailer in most of it's combo kits that came with something like that on a trailer. *NM*
  • One more photo, this was posted by Gustavo Reis on the same site..... *PIC*
  • Thanks everyone, this is great! Now, which engine will I shoehorn in it :) *NM*
  • I found the box art, quite neat :) *NM*
  • NNL Trivia...As part of the NNL Nats #1 (Summer 1980) and NNL West #2 (January 1983) participants also competed at the nearby 1/1 Malibu Grand Prix tracks, and yes, that is the model replicated in your pix, Howard! TB *NM*
• Imagination running rampant! 👍👍 Too cool! *NM*
• I'm trying to find out how the exhaust is routed on a 1970 Coronet with a 383 with single exhaust. ........ more........*PICS*........
  • Scott, I have a 1968 full Plymouth shop manual, it shows the full single exhaust systems for both the 383 Fury & Belvedere as what you have posted even tho' its 1968, it looks the same, the book covers every engine & option, 2" thick. *NM*
    • Thank you Andy ! *NM*
• How would you rate the AMT metal engine injector stacks? *NM*
  • Only seen the ones in the recent 289 Cobra kit but thought they were o/k. *NM*
• For those of you that weather models: Has anyone tried the Rust Effect Set: Iron 35ml & Oxidant Agent 18ml by AK Interactive? *NM*
  • I probably saw the same ad, Mike. I'm checking into it. More to come... *NM*
• I'd recommend the Scale Auto DVDs, especially stuff Pat Covert or Terry Jesse did on the topic. Also, don't be afraid to check out what the military and rail guys (think FSM and Model RR...) *NM*
• A real Mustang I had never seen....... *PIC*
  • Re: A real Mustang I had never seen.......
  • The tail looks mid-60s Riv, the front fenders '63 Buick-ish, and the side quarters if you could find a 3d printed 70s Grand Am or someone who'd print those sections for you *NM*
  • I see some AMX in the body lines around the rear wheel openings, but it does look like a Mustang dash, interesting. *NM*
    • It was built from a new 1965 Mustang. I think it
  • Looking very Barris from his... less than stellar era
    • The Sonny and Cher Mustangs still exist! *LINK*
      • Correct Sonny and Cher Mustangs still exist!
        • I believe one of the two was rebuilt from an earlier Ford Custom Caravan car. The earlier version had a split front end and reworked bodyside recess as on those two cars *NM*
• Here are pics of the 1970 Coronet that I bought and fixed up in the early-mid 1990's. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Nice either way. The 68-70s always looked good with vinyl roofs *NM*
  • Nice looking car! *NM*
  • Very nice, always liked the wild styling on these *NM*
  • Cool car! *NM*
• PIF.......1 hood scoop from the AMT 1967 Chevelle Pro Street.......*PICS*.....
  • Yes, please, if still vailable. *NM*
    • Yes, it's yours. Please email me your shipping address. *NM*
      • Email sent, thanks! *NM*
• PIF........1 Hood scoop from the AMT 1968 roadrunner Pro Street. ........*PICS*......
  • Re: PIF........1 Hood scoop from the AMT 1968 roadrunner Pro Street. ........*PICS*......
    • I don't know if it will or not. But I'm giving it away for free. So, let me know if you want it to try it. You won't be out anything. Email me your shipping address. *NM*
  • Scott, check your email. Thanks *NM*
    • Got it. I will mail it out in a few days. *NM*
• Part request please. I need the 4 bbl intake manifold from the AMT/Round2 1969 GTX. The kit has a hemi and a 440 in it. I need the 440 4 bbl intake. Thanks ! *NM*
• You proved the Future/Pledge nay-sayers wrong. That turned out nice! I need some of your modeling motivation. *NM*
• Scott Liggett....check your email......lol. *NM*
  • Just did. Responded. Thanks Andy ! *NM*
• Perhaps - if PROPER life safety and fire safety criteria are applied. Much of Malibu and Palisades and adjacent areas were built decades ago with little regard to fire prevention, mitigation, suppression and safety in mind. Squeezing as much value ($) out of every
  • I think I'd build a new house there with a metal roof, brick or stone for walls, and no other flammable materials, at least on the outside. *NM*
    • This will all be unraveled with time - already a number of commetaries about the causes
      • Since almost nobody will be able to buy homeowners insurance in these areas, it's very possible few houses will get rebuilt. Or they already had no insurance. Unless your a multi-millionaire and can afford to pay for it yourself. *NM*
• Maybe more appropriately a weekend projecr to do them justice! Nice! *NM*
• No list, just listed. The “SS Slasher” Chevelle reissue and others. I can’t say the name, but another site vendor that sells model kits has it “coming soon” on their list. The Pro-Street Camaro was announced by Round2 over a year ago. *NM*
  • Until we see test shot pics from one of the shows, I would think it's in the works, but not set in stone *NM*
• Drag racers almost universally left those wire covers off *NM*
• Those were actually "stock" wheels for the Daytona Z and Shelby Chargers and a few Omnis !! *NM*
• That’s pretty cool, actually. Looks great! You could have told us that you put much more work into it and I would have believed you! ;) I have found myself gaining interest in some of those 1980s fwd cars lately, so your timing is right on! *NM*
  • Thanks Mark! I did a few of these back in the day and would like to do another Daytona or two and a Shelby Charger. *NM*
• Can anybody steer me onto a set of tires this big, and appropriate wheels like are on the rear of this car? Thanks. *NM* *PIC*
  • Look like Sprit car rears....... *NM*
    • I agree but make sure that you get both tires the same size as I believe that sprint cars used two different sized tires from left to right ?? *NM*
  • I think you could get close with the bigger tires that used to come in the older Monogram 3 in 1 kits. There was a stock set of tires, a set of slicks and a set of bigger rear tires to match the stock ones. They work vey well on hot rod kits.
    • Thanks, I think I know which ones you are talking about. I'll give them a look. *NM*
    • I agree with Larry....exactly correct answer....TB *NM*
  • They look like tires you'd find on a 3/4-1 ton truck. Even though they say "Hoosier" on them, they are not sprint car tires. *NM*
• "Gonna buy me a Mercury, and cruise on down this road." One from ancient times. (PICS)
  • Oh, I forgot to tell you, painted Tamiya TS-16(?) yellow with Tamiya pearl yellow sprayed over it. *NM*
  • The color seems to vary in the pics from different angles. Which pic do you feel is closest to the model itself? *NM*
    • It's all got to do with the lighting, and what angle it's on. That's how pearl paints work. *NM*
• On The Bench! AMT 61 Mercury convertible (PICS)
  • I don't think I've ver seen that Tamiya color. I'll have to check next time I'm at the hobby shop. Hopefully that warp will come down after you tighten the body down. *NM*
    • Tamiya Light Pearl Red, TS-59...reminds me a darker GM Evening Orchid *NM*
      • It would probably pass - and it would look great on something like a Cadillac or Bonneville *NM*
• The second air cleaner can also be replicated by adding a snorkle to the air cleaner from AMT's 1971 Plymouth Duster *NM*
• What kind of adhesive/glue do you guys use to attach plug wires, fuel lines, battery cables and other under hood wiring and plumbing and such ? And how do you apply it ? Thanks. *NM*
  • Scott, I use mostly zap-a-gap medium CA. Recently started using Aileen's jewelry and metal glue. The consistency is more like a contact cement and allows more time to work the piece in place. I've found it works well for photo etch also as it can be cleaned easier.
    • What material are the cocktail tooth picks that you use made of ? *NM*
      • They're wood, notched at the top and a bit longer and thicker than a regular toothpick....pic
  • For most of what I do, CA is the answer. Applied with the point of a disecting needle. Does not work well with aluminum so I use 2 part epoxy for that. *NM*
  • Super Glue !!! Or Crazy Glue for you weirds !!! LOL !!! It has been the glue of choice along with my accelerator it seems to do the best in most applications !!! I actually buy the 4 pack tubes they sell at the "mart" because they are cheap and they do not go bad ! *NM*
    • Doesn't that dry white ? What container is your accelerator in. The accelerator I bought is in a spray bottle. I can't imagine using that in an engine compartment. *NM*
  • Tiny stuff which will never be under stress? Canopy glue (for model aircraft). It is much easier to work with than super-glue, because it gives you time to work. Also won't fog or create cobwebs like the s/g. *NM*
  • CA & Micro-Mark Liquid PSA glue...PIX
• I can almost hear it. Looks great *NM*
• Great looking little project. I find finishing one leads to starting three. LOL *NM*