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- Correct - the UAW strikes paralyzed GM and threw several product programs up in the air
- I’ve seen some pics online with the front bumper shock absorbers pulled in and they look a lot better. *NM*
- my copy arrived today in Indiana. JIM *NM*
- Collectible Automobile responded to my email query about the availibility of the magazine.
- I wondered why the last issue hasn't got a price on the cover *NM*
- Jason...thats not good re CA not being sold at newstands no longer....I've been waiting for the April issue here in Oz, have every issue since May 1984, #1....have just taken out a sub again but will have to find April/June & August '26.....not happy....lol. *NM*
- That's a bummer. I used to pick up an issue now and again but rarely go to a bookstore these days. It's always been a great magazine but unfortunately, it will probably be a matter of time before it goes under. *NM*
- It is hard to make money at a newsstand, but a few places make it work
- Yes, there were Omaha Orange Chargers done in 1968 as a promotion for the Cincinnatti Bengals. Three reportedly survive. (pic) *LINK*
- I have been going thru my built models and deciding which ones I want to keep and which ones I will be selling. This one is a keeper but I noticed a big mistake in it's build. PICs I have a decal on the trunk that says Top Stock Eliminator and on the side 30 SS/A. .....
- Does anyone have insider information on the MPC short bed 72 c10? *NM*
- What info is there? It'll be the existing kit with new parts *NM*
- That's like saying it'll be in a box. It will have parts attached to sprue. I was wondering what the changes will be to the original kit. I saw the NNL photos, looks like very few changes other than a shorter frame and bed. *NM*
- That's it. Just the new parts to convert it to the short bed version *NM*
- Get there before Moby at lowest practical investment level ... at least that's how I would see it happening *NM*
- Expecting a totally re-engineered 54-year-old tool? *NM*
- Older than that...a couple of parts date back to the '67 annual, as does the design of both of the kits used to create the current one *NM*
- No, but I'd love to see them pay the respect to the kit that they did with the 60 Ford and other rebirths they have produced. This is a high interest subject and one that can either help or hurt Round 2 given price points and upcoming competition in the market with Moebius *NM*
- It is an easy layup. The shortbed chassis exists as the GMC shortbed; make a new standard shortbed and presto - new kit!
- Expecting a totally re-engineered 54-year-old tool? *NM*
- Get there before Moby at lowest practical investment level ... at least that's how I would see it happening *NM*
- That's it. Just the new parts to convert it to the short bed version *NM*
- That's like saying it'll be in a box. It will have parts attached to sprue. I was wondering what the changes will be to the original kit. I saw the NNL photos, looks like very few changes other than a shorter frame and bed. *NM*
- What info is there? It'll be the existing kit with new parts *NM*
- While I'm entertained by the straight axle, I recall it being very fragile
- Not until the 1973 A-body freshening. My '73 Duster 340 had the larger diameter pattern, which was great as I could easily add the Appliance mags shown here. Plus to the best of my knowledge, the magnum 500 style wheel was never a factory option on the '67-76 A-bodies....TB *PIC*
- I'm digging that turquoise Charger 2.2. I like the later wheels on BFG's. What's the deal with those hose/lines coming out from under the rear fender and out onto the rear bumper? *NM*
- Lol, Andy, isn't that the way kit building goes? After you get over your thoughts/opinions of the real thing, you end up thinking, "Hmm, I know exactly what kits I'd need to pull that off" *NM*
- Has anyone built the AMT Coca Cola 1977 FORD Pinto? Just messing with mine and if I locate the Chassis to the Interior. The wheels and Chassis will be too far back. *NM*
- ...and all the '69/'70 revell variants in 1/24-1/25 scale were based on monogram's 1/10 wooden '70 styling buck. *NM*
- What is best for heavy duty body work to fill gaps between resin and styrene? I have used microballoons and CA in the past... (more)
- I use Aves Sculpt 2-part epoxy paste & epoxy putty. More inside, Tony.
- I use medium viscosity CA, then Tamiya white putty. I continue to file/sand/fill as necessary until it's "there". *NM*
- Resin reacts to CA very well. So does styrene. Only problem is that when you use CA it tends to be much harder than either resin or styrene so blending it by sanding is a bit tricky. *NM*
- That would explain why I can't recall ever seeing those wheels on a Dart, Valiant, or Duster. Too bad, they'd look good on a lot of them *NM*
- That's also why the 10" (large) A-body brake drums are impossible to find. They used B-body brakes, but with the 4.25" B.C. It's not hard to convert an A-body to 4.50 B.C., but it can get expensibe. The A-body cars you see with factory Road Wheels or Rallye Wheels have
- Chrysler did make small bolt pattern Rallye wheels, as well as small bolt recall wheels. A Bodies did get big bolt pattern hubs in either ‘72 or ‘73, but I don’t think Magnums were ever available from the factory on A Bodies. *NM*
- For some reason I don't remember seeing those 4.25" A-body Rallye wheels. Must not have been too popular? *NM*
- Chrysler did make small bolt pattern Rallye wheels, as well as small bolt recall wheels. A Bodies did get big bolt pattern hubs in either ‘72 or ‘73, but I don’t think Magnums were ever available from the factory on A Bodies. *NM*
- That's also why the 10" (large) A-body brake drums are impossible to find. They used B-body brakes, but with the 4.25" B.C. It's not hard to convert an A-body to 4.50 B.C., but it can get expensibe. The A-body cars you see with factory Road Wheels or Rallye Wheels have
- I've owned every issue of the MPC 64-67 Corvette... *LINK* *PIC*
- Spectacular *NM*
- I'm glad I was able to help. *NM*
- That one used to cruise the streets of Winnipeg with a Hemi! *NM*
- You can buy those Maseratis with the Ferrari engine for less than the engine itself! I say lets seem them in other hot rods, up front though is my preference! *NM*
- That white Sport Fury...righteous...and the Imperial...not as good as Power Wagon PIX, but made my week anyway. *NM*
- Thanks, friend. I'm not very good, either...that's why I asked. *NM*
- Lots of cool pics. Thanks. *NM*
- Pontiac El Catalina, What could have been *LINK*
- Re: Pontiac El Catalina. I have a nice resin body in the long list of future projects! *NM*
- Didn't Modelhaus offer that at one time? *NM*
- I have a pretty decent resin one in the queue.... I have previously posted pics of a real one that shows up at quite a few small car shows in the area.... *PIC*
- Ken Yannis (who owns SPI, the company that does concept vehicles including the Cadillac Sixteen) and who was a champion model car builder and Alexander Brothers employee back in the day, had his own built '59 Pontiac Car Pickup. He sometimes shows it at ISCA shows....TIM *NM*
- Article is full of holes and misstatements