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• Newly re-issued Lennie Pond Chevelle kit *LINK* *PIC*
  • Nice. *NM*
• Saw that AMT has some more kits on the way. Some I didn't know about......
• On the bench. The new 2021 Charger. *PIC*
  • Nice color! *NM*
  • Nice start... What interior colors are you going with? *NM*
    • Black on this one. *NM*
• I like to use lots of different paints: Krylon, Rustoleum, Valspar, testors and Tamiya, but can't find a primer that works with all of them. Is there one?? *NM*
  • Dupli-Color Primer has been good for me under many of the brands you ref. *NM*
    • How soon after primer can you paint? *NM*
      • I use it, and usually wait a day or two to paint. But that's just me. *NM*
  • I have used this one on plastic, vinyl, resin and 3d printed models. Never had an issue. Best thing is - . *PIC*
  • I like the Duplicolor primers. They are available in 4 colors (black, white, gray, and red oxide). It's nice to have multiple colors of primer if you are doing much bodywork. *NM*
  • Dupli-color #1699.......I run it through the dehydrator and spray color in 2 hours...... *NM*
    • I have trouble with some paints crazing that stuff, but perhaps I spray color two soon. I will try the dehydrator. *NM*
• Lining up for start of the Rolex 24 hour IMSA. If you don't have Peacock think they're doing the first hour or so on NBC. *NM*
  • Suggestion even if you have video go to IMSA radio for the audio since it's much more informative without all the tv junk. *NM*
  • A lot of it will be on the USA channel. *NM*
    • Isn't that cable? I don't have a tv so if it doesn't have a stream on the computer I don't get it. *NM*
• Matt/Dawn/Spotlight: Are there more Moebius F-350 Ramp Trucks on the way?
• MOVING ALONG... PIX and thanks for looking
  • I like that! Not up on my drag racing classes, TBH. What class would that have run in? Also, was it a well-known car? I don't recall seeing it in magazines at the time, but then again decals were made for it! *NM*
    • Cross ram intake would make it NHRA Modified Production, possibly AHRA Super Stock or GT classes. NASCAR sanctioned drag racing for a time too, maybe it ran there *NM*
  • Hey! You're beating me to it! I've got the car and the decals, just other builds keep getting in line first... *NM*
    • I know what you mean.... This car has been sitting like this since last spring almost a year. *NM*
  • How you been Frank? Its looking good so far. *NM*
    • Not to bad... Keeping busy or trying to hope all is well with you. I'm working on the Build-Off and decided to pull the RR out plus that 55 Chevy. I can work on those two in between Tommy Ivo. I'm ready to do some painting here shortly. I'll call you in the next day or so. *NM*
      • I'm out shopping to replace my 1:1 that a couple deer decided to jump out in front of. So I've yet to start the 24 hour build. What did you decide to build? *NM*
        • Tommy Ivo dragster *NM*
  • Looks great Frank!! *NM*
  • That's coming along nicely! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Some beautiful cars there, love the drag cars and that red '64 Polara with dog dishes, beautiful! *NM*
  • A couple of models to somewhat match a couple of Bill's pictures. PICS
    • Nice! *NM*
  • The '73/'74 Chargers are a nice body style. I wonder if R2 would ever have any plans to revive their '74 Charger tool? *PIC*
  • I have always felt those mid-30's Dodge and Plymouth pickups have great styling and would be a good candidate for a model kit. *NM*
    • Love that black pick-um-up *NM*
    • Amen! *NM*
  • That black pickup is kinda "yummy"! *NM*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
• Drag Race Engine Question. Olds 394-Revell Thames Panel
  • I built mine from thr box, sounds like it may be time to mock something to see what you can make work..Keep us posted *NM*
  • The Revell Cadillac Parts Pack engine would have a multi-carb intake option
  • You could put another engine (parts pack SBC, maybe?) in front of the Hydramatic. Nobody ran an Olds powered Anglia back in the day anyway *NM*
    • Skippers Critter had an Olds and a Hydro *NM*
      • Nope, nope, nope. Small-block Chevy, later a big-block. Olds engines weren't allowed in those cars under the rules at that time *NM*
  • This does not help with your questions but this is how I built mine....pics....
  • That engine is the same as the one in the Revell Anglia.....
    • The Revell kit had the Critter decals, but everything else was fictional. The 1:1 never had an Olds engine...
      • And he ran a 4 sp with the small block, then switched to the Hydro with the big block. *NM*
        • Some guy on Facebook is saying the same thing: *LINK*
      • Yup, I was dead wrong in what I said, it was a small block then a big block later on. You are right about the small blocks in Anglias/Thames too.
        • Thames panel was just a second version; engine, plated tree, etc are straight from the Anglia *NM*
• Yet even more NASCAR chassis questions. ..........
  • Answers....................... *LINK* *PIC*
    • Thank you Dave for the explanation and the PICS. All very helpful. So, the 1980's Salvinos JR kits are shorter and narrower than their 1970's kits too? *NM*
      • Salvinos 80's era kits are old Monogram 1/24 tooling........if you need those...drop me a note! *NM*
        • Dave, I sent you an email. *NM*
  • The original chassis was really only 'correct' for the Cyclone / Torino
    • Ain't that the truth!
    • Even some of the CAR MODEL articles back in the day suggested that the MPC kits were better as curbsides *NM*
    • At the time they came out....they were state of the art........ *PIC*
• Por Favor. Going through "stuff" I've been storing for YEARS! I have most of this one but no instructions. Can someone identify this kit? Thanks.
  • PIC below. *NM*
  • Maybe? *NM* *PIC*
    • YEP.....I have a few of them *NM*
      • DV you have mail. *NM*
    • Sure is - *NM*
• ATTN Mark Budniewski: Would you please email me so I can get correct email address? I tried sending to you but received Delivery Failure using email shown here on the board. Thanks *NM*
  • Mark, if you meant to give me a new email in your message, it just showed the same as the one associated with your name on this board. *NM*
    • The Verizon one is the correct one, not sure what is going on *NM*
      • I've had a few problems trying to use email addresses from the board. They just won't work. *NM*
      • I'm assuming that if my e-mail reaches anyone, if nothing else the recipient can reply to it. If that's wrong, I don't know what the next step would be *NM*
        • Mark, when you sent your last one to me I responded using that verizon (it's the one I used originally) email. It failed again. I'm going to try one more time. Thanks for trying. *NM*
          • Mark, just FYI. This one also failed. Would you mind emailing me a phone number and a good time to call you. If you don't want to that's OK too. Don't mean to be a PITA. *NM*
• I am taking part in this annual challenge :)
  • I saw your name on the list and I'm happy to be part of it. Here is my 2 cent on painting. I heat the paint take my car out in the cold garage and bring it back in I guess it doesn't have to get cold. *NM*
    • I did that last year, the paint was still not good, took lots of polishing :( *NM*
    • You must have an attached garage. When I did some laundry last week it was 38 degrees out in the garage-llaundry room, not counting the 20 mph wind getting out there. *NM*
      • I do have an attached garage but things still freeze.... when it gets this cold Oliver doesn't stay out long, But I spray then bring in right in I don't leave it that's why I only one or two at a time it stinks up the house if I do more. Door is open anyway for the light. *NM*
• Am I wrong in saying, the old AMT kit of the '29 Roadster(to me) is a lot more fun to build than the "new" Revell version of same? Also, the Dodge "Red Ram" engine in the AMT kit, is that a Hemi? I STILL like flatheads! Ya, I know. I'm "old school"!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • The AMT 29 Roadster was the 2nd model in the Ala Kart kit from 1962,the Hemi is the Dodge Red Ram that the Ala Kart had,AFAIK most if not all reissued Roadster kits have most/some of the Ala Kart included,the AMT Roadster has more accurate wheelwells than Revells kit IMO. *NM*
  • The Revell kit is more fun for me, but I also understand why the AMT kit is more fun for others. The Revell rear wheel cutout is non-factory, but the inner fenderwell (protruding vs. recessed beads) and cowl/windshield area of the Revell kit is more factory correct...TB *NM*
    • Tim, I appreciate your feedback(and everybody else's), BUT this old geezer could care less about "factory correct", or any other kind of "correctness"!!(is that a "word")? I wanted the Revell to be a "ground hugger and NOT a "High boy". Went by instructions on the "B"
      • From a similar era (if not the exact build style), I agree the AMT '29 has a lot of charm and potential (see 9 images)....thx for the reply, Boomer....TIM *PIC*
        • Love all the little details you addded. That model is a real cool time capsule of how we built stuff in the '70s! Really nice! *NM*
        • Paging Dave Darby - and the full fender AMT based '29 roadster
        • With Bill..... I like that yellow. *NM*
        • When I started model car building(mid '60"s), the AMT '32 Ford coupe got my undivided attention, and @ $1.25 each, I bought roughly11 of 'em. When I get off the 'puter in a few minutes, I'm gonna go and throw rocks at my '29's. I do not, have not, will not comment, good, bad
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great shots, Thanks :) *NM*
  • Heck ya!! Ugly '49 Merc, though! To me anyhow. *NM*
    • Boomer, you got that right....lol.......still thats what happened to Mercs from the late 50's thru to the 80's......lol....hard to beat the Barris/Alaya builds from the early-mid 50's. *NM*
      • Knew a "kid" in Glendale, Cal. back in '58, had a '51 Merc, and he wanted a "stock" '57 Cadillac engine put in. Got it done, as he was the "only" rich kid at home! Oh, and it was Candy Apple red! Funny, i can remember stuff like that, and forgot what I had for lunch,
  • Didn't know any of the Mikrus escaped to the US. Is it still the 2 cycle engine that made a Trabant or an old chain saw look like clean burners? *NM*
  • Boy I like that black 55 *NM*
  • I would like to see this kitted! *NM* *PIC*
    • Me too! *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics Marty. I must say though, "Hemirhoid" is a terrible name to put on a race car. Or anything else for that matter. *NM*
    • Scott.....I thought it was great, a name that you can have on the tip of your finger.......no?..........I'll go sit in my corner now......lol. *NM*
  • Great pics Marty! That Burgundy 48 Nash looks as fancy as a Lincoln from that period. *NM*
  • That metalflaked '56 Belair is wickedly kool! 4-door hardtop that appears to have had the rear doors welded shut. *NM*
    • Nope, my bad; looked at it again, and they're not welded shut. Still an awesome car though. *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
• I'm right there with ya Wayne, I probably couldn't even get a pre-painted snap kit built in 24 hours. I know a lot of guys do it, but I don't really get why you would want or need to build one that fast, but more power to ya if that's your thing. *NM*
  • The only time I stayed up late to build a model was back in the mid '60's, putting "rigging" on the 1/96th scale Thermoplae. They turned the clocks back an hour, smoked more cigarettes, and all of a sudden, it was 2:00 a.m. Had to be at the Texaco station by 7:00 a.m. Did
    • Well...Hmmm.... Actually I'm not sure it's about building a model in 24hrs I think it's more of a bonding thing. I did (not this one) one of these and it was fun and, it's more about getting together why I do it, it's not like I don't have time on the bench. *NM*
      • I remember doing a couple where we spent the night as in more of a Build-N-Bull 24hr build. It was our Build-N-Bull gang. Chili in the crock pot, hot dogs, chips, etc.... you know the regular guy menu. We had a blast. BOOMER not far from you Sparky was our host. *NM*
      • Kinda like the "Build-n-Bull" @ KKIM & Cedarville? Am I close? L.O.L. *NM*
        • Yes except we were all together like roommates *NM*
          • Cedarville is one of my favorite swap meets. And I'd like to think that Scott, Sparky, Marty & you(Frank-ay) help to make it that way, but don't tell anybody I said that. I'll deny it to the Supreme Court!!! L.O.L. *NM*
            • Those are some the guys that were in on it... Now add Les, John Berry, Wade (Big Kat), and the other Frank *NM*
              • Ya, after I "posted" I said to myelf those two words, (aw ----)'cause I forgot, Les and "Chicago" Frank. My bad!!! *NM*
  • Imagine how many hours you spend on an OOB and compress it into one day
• Finished my Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki GSX-RR
  • Very nice. Question. What are those two carbon fiber wing things sticking out from the front fairing? *NM*
    • I've never seen them before on other bikes, they look like some kind of air foil assembly. *NM*
    • Great detailing! But I also wonder about the carbon fiber protrusions in the front. Wind deflectors to aide in directional stability? *NM*
  • Have enjoyed the step-by-step postings along the way also! *NM*
    • X2! Superb work, Mike. (was on grand jury duty---YUK!!!) *NM*
  • Perfection in every way ! *NM*
  • Masterpiece model *NM*
• Jeep MB
  • Another winner! *NM*
  • Re: Jeep MB
    • Mucho Macho. Bravo! *NM*
  • Well done....LOVE that top!!!!!!! *NM*
  • Great model as we've come to expect. My "go to" Jeep kit is Hasegawa 1/24. Must have about thirteen. Your "paper" top reminded me of one I created from the MPC Korean Staff car kit top. I soaked a piece of thin handkerchief 'cause I wanted cloth. It worked.😊..PIC
    • Excellent! *NM*
  • Beautiful build. *NM*
  • Nicely done! I have a 1/16 Jeep I may build someday, so I’m taking notes! *NM*
• ISO Confederate Flag decal from General Lee car. Thanks. *NM*
  • GOFER Decals has a entire decal sheet for the car.........
    • Thanks, just want the flag for something else. *NM*
  • Pretty sure that I have one! Send me an email [email protected] *NM*
  • I believe Slixx also has a mini sheet with one on it... *NM*
• You will never see MORE or BETTER detail photos of a hot rodded '34 Ford Pickup, I promise (80+ photos). Click on the the link and select enlarged photos....PIC & LINK INSIDE *LINK*
  • This is an impressive piece of art, I have been through Beaver UT a few times . Hot Rodded but not really a rat rod in my mind! *NM*
  • That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing , best part is , it only has 2200 miles on the odometer!
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
  • When I first saw profile photo on the wweb I thought it was a model since I was researching AMT '34 Ford Pickup history. *NM*
• Matt and Dawn, will you be restocking the AMT parts pack with the Firestone Wide oval (or whatever they're called) tires?? *NM*
  • Yes we will, we have them on backorder with our distributor. *NM*
    • Will you be getting any of the big and little Firestone Drag 500 slicks? *NM*
      • We sent you an email. *NM*
  • Cool, thanks! *NM*
• Interesting hauler idea. Maybe use the current AMT '34 Ford Pickup kit? *LINK* *PIC*
  • Those are kool ! Is the model kit you linked to - is that the AMT version or is that the Lindberg one in an AMT box? Not sure. *NM*
  • I think you're confused, that tooling has always been the AMT tooling, it was just owned by Lindberg for awhile.
    • Thanks :-) I built the Lindberg long ago and I seem to remember it had thick plastic axles. I didn't like those. I never had the AMT one to compare. *NM*
      • Bruce, the Lindberg release of the AMT '34 tool did have plastic (thin) axle inserts but the tool has always been designed for a steel axle insert like most all early AMT kits. Some of the original AMT kit parts were omitted from the Lindberg releases....more inside
  • A guy in my town did those drawings, Bo Zolland. *NM*
• For Bill Goldbach to consider for his Miscellaneous Mopar Madness posts. **HUGE PICS** *PIC*
  • MY EYES MY EYES !!!! have mercy... blubber... ;^) *NM*
  • A Japan trend custom. But I've seen 1970s cars here in the US just as strange LOL *NM*
  • The canted headlights, the wheels, those exhaust(?) pipes, the Skyline badge, the flared fenders............and the Tamiya sticker on the fender.......lol.......BAARRFFFF!!!! *NM*
  • Please tell me Tamiya isn't going to do these kinds of cars. At least don't ship them outside Japan. LOL. *NM*
  • Uh..... No! *NM*
    • You just need the accessory kit :-) *NM* *PIC*
      • I on't really see the Japanese trend any sillier than this one ... *NM* *PIC*
        • When I was in junior high, the older brother of a classmate drove a flamed '66 Impala convertible that was jacked up like that! He reverted the car to 'normal' height by the time I got to high school. *NM*
    • Bill, Bill, Bill... why not? *PIC*
  • If I was Plymouth, I'd SUE!!! *NM*
  • NOOOOO!!!!! *NM*
  • Hmmm...a modern interpretation of the old MPC Wild kits ;) *NM*
• Least you wonder....I do finish some stuff from time to time....
  • Top notch builds especially the Nova! *NM*
    • Excellent looking nova *NM*
      • What Charlie said. *NM*
  • All are really nice .... *NM*
  • Really nice builds! *NM*
  • Excellent builds ! You're very talented. *NM*
  • All great builds. I wish Round2 would bring that tubbed disco era Nova out again. *NM*
    • Ehhhhh.... that disco Nova body is awful
  • Really clean builds...glad you posted. *NM*
  • Thanks for the too kind comments. *NM*
• Projects!....so many projects!.Jeez!.......
  • Lol looks like my bench!!! Very interesting! *NM*
  • I was thinking somebody came into my room and snapped off a few pix. *NM*
  • Well, don't just sit there, hop to it! We wanna see 'em! *NM*
  • I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the roadrunner. *NM*
    • LOL, that's the only one I don't still have in the collection, it was a glue bomb that I just couldn't bring myself to do anything with. Shame on me, cause Modlehaus was still around in those days and would have had most of the parts I imagine. *NM*
  • I have way too many projects and started to clear them out...
    • I'm beginning to think youre right, some of those have to be 10 to 15 years old. *NM*
• Scott Liggett got the package thank you so much sir! *NM*
  • You're very welcome. *NM*
• As somebody who just watched the video and has rounded up several old MPC GTO’s…
  • The Monogram engine does look fine under an MPC hood. *PIC*
    • The only thing I never understood about that particular engine….
      • Never bugged me, I don't know the difference. *NM*
        • Port spacing is wrong. Like putting small block Chevy headers on a Hemi lol *NM*
      • Well, I've been called a rivet counter, but it's pretty hard to see the carb or intake with the air cleaner installed. Now if it were very obvious, like headers, yes I can understand that! *NM*
      • Alternate choice for engine that might work: '70 Trans Am in 1/24 from RM
• I'll be there, will be building a 1929 Ford Model "A" Roadster Pickup Truck & the 23 T roadster kits. *NM*
• Adventures in 58 Impalas (PIC)
  • What's the difference between a '58 Belair and a Delray? *NM*
    • The Delray had less chrome on the side and a simpler interior than the Bel Air. The Biscayne had even less chrome and an even simpler (cheaper) interior. *NM*
      • I am WRONG! Here are pics of the various 58 Chevy models.
        • Neat....for what its worth, it's impossible to go wrong with Cragar S/S. a Biscayne was for sale just down the road from me earlier this fall, it was gone before I had a chance to stop and look at it. *NM*
        • You need to look at the rear of the cars too. The Impala's not the same as the others. *NM*
        • Del Ray was the bottom-line, plain Jane, el cheapo model. Bel Air was a step up - mid-range model. Impala was the top of the line. Another note - Impalas had six taillights (3 each side) while the Bel Air had four (2 each side) + separate, optional-at-extra-cost backup . . .
          • There is a guy that shows up at the donut shop sometimes on Saturday mornings with a '58 Delray in only fair condition, but I really like it. A good starting point. *NM*
          • The trunk lid and 1/4 panels were different too. *NM*
          • There are a few corrections needed here . . . .
  • Keep the wheels you have, the others are nowhere the quality...
    • What Mark said. *NM*
    • Did you know that if you do not run the Cragars in the salty winter months, and keep them waxed, that the chrome stays nice? *NM*
      • That's the way we used to do it. had the same set for probably 10 years, moved them from car to car, never an issue. I was more concerned about the tire shop employees breaking the center out of them than them rusting. *NM*
        • As an ex-tire shop guy, we hated Cragars and Keystones. Finally figured a somewhat safe way to get the tire off, but took 3 times as long as a regular wheel. *NM*
          • I can still hear Don Miller( of Miller Tire in Muncie) telling me the first mounting, he'd guarantee , after that any other tires mounted on those wheels was on me.....
      • Never seen any used in winter weather, still the rims get rusty and the chrome starts peeling off of the centers after a few years. I polished my 24 year old set of American TTIIs a couple of months ago...back to looking like new *NM*
  • Nice Chevys. But: repeat after me: Cra-GAR
    • And CRAGAR makes wheels that are all aluminum in 17" and up, that look like the classic S/S wheels. No plating on them . May be an optiion to look at. *NM*
    • There used t be a Canadian-sourced automotive show on PBS in the '90s, in which one of the two hosts ALWAYS pronounced Camaro as 'Cammer-o'.
• I did some work today on an AMT 64 Impala custom. (PICS)
• Using a Tamiya 1/12 model to build a real car....... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Never understood advantage of 4 steering wheels. *NM*
    • The theory was two fold......... *PIC*
      • I saw that car race in the day. Very much a fan favorite.
    • I wondered if having 4 disc brakes was any advantage, even though they were smaller. *NM*
      • I'd think so too.......... *PIC*
        • Without doing the math, maybe more swept area? Maybe small discs dissipate heat quicker? Don't know. *NM*
          • Assuming the brake pad width is the same for both, 10" vs 13" discs, one 13" disc has around 70 square inches, while two 10" discs have about 100 square inches. So about 1.4X the area would be a good guess. *NM*
        • Dave.......your version hasn't had issues with the front tyres......is it a recent issue? *NM*
          • Kit tires but it was a newer issue kit. So far so good!!! *NM*
  • I built the Tamiya P34 1/20 kit when it 1st came out, the solid front tyres have gone wrinklely & are still "weeping" a clear oil onto the glass shelf, dunno if the reissued kit has this issue tho,its 1 of the 1st F1 kits I built,none of the other 11 have this tyre issue. *NM*
  • One of my favorite F1 cars, along with the Brabham fan car...Is that "6 wheeler" still in the Tamiya catalog in either scale?...I have an old "matchbox" ertl 1/32 scale kit that is on the project list. *NM*
    • Tamiya has TWO versions of the 6 Wheeler Tyrell in 1/20 and the 1/12 was recently out in original form......
      • Actually Tamiya does a third version ... 76 Japanese GP to do Rush movie car
    • The Matchbox 1/32nd Tyrell P34 6 wheeler is the 2nd version of the car with the white upper body, the Matchbox one is a really nice kit . *NM*
  • My very distant cousin, Clark Macomber did pretty much the same with the 1983 Thunderbird WC 1/24 NASCAR kit
    • Then there's the 'Stroker Ace' effect--the stock car in many of the movie shots IS a stripped street Thunderbird!
      • I'd bet the Pro Stock hood is the narrow one...
        • Larry is on FB, nice guy. Has a wicked LSX '63 Grand Sport replica, and a few other toys
    • I heard most of that story myself.........
• Want to see HPIGUY'S review of the upcoming AMT Craftsman + '68 GTO..need to find a motor, as like the first Nova wagon it is a curbside and has an opening hood. Looks like a nice model with many possibilities *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Best detailed would be the Revell 68 Firebird but the are getting to be pricey. Maybe the Round 2 77-79 Trans Ams would be a cheaper alternative. You can find complete kit engines on eBay for about 12 bucks. *NM*
• Done but not really! PICs This has been setting around for a very long time and last week I just decided to put it together and it didn't come out very well. So, I am calling it done but it is going in a redo pile.
  • Love that color blue and how did you get the wheels to be so shiny? *NM*
    • Those are just kit tires except I have no idea what kit they came out of. *NM*
• I wasn't too clear in my post, I meant to say the only one with the RS emblem cast in the grille was the early z/28. Sorry for any confusion. *NM*
• At the shop where I stopped for what ad folks call "a cup of coffee"... we shot a Viper convention video
• Reminds me of the recent Tru-Paint (??) ad I've seen in a few hobby magazines. They have a paint SET for '69-'71 Boss Mustangs, but there's a photo of a 2012 or so Mustang Boss 302 next to the list..,and the paint color list shows 'Ford Engine Red'!
• I like that strategy. *NM*
• Very nice indeed! *NM*
• All very cool stuff! *NM*
• Beautiful Connie! *NM*
• Looking great Frank, even the wheels! *NM*
• Very nice builds! *NM*
• What is the time window to using Tamiya clear over their paint? Thanks. *NM*
  • Depends, you can spray colour coats followed by clear coats, OR you can wait 2 days after colour and sand then clear. Dehydrator cuts the dry time way down. Airbrushing also let's you do light coats of colour every 10 minutes followed by clear. I always do that then after 2
    • Thank You. I just started using their spray cans. *NM*
      • They are wonderful, just be PATIENT, and spray lightly! Cheers, and happy modelling! *NM*
  • TamiyaUSA site said to recoat within 1/2 hour or wait 1 week. I've been following the former for 20+years (clears included) with no problems other than "user error" which occurs all too frequently. *NM*
    • Thank You. Just playin it safe. *NM*
• Does any 1/25 kit have lights similar to the round 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix front parking lights?...*2 PICS*...
  • Try the Round2 (ex-MPC) Dodge Pickup. There are two of them on the Chrome tree. *LINK* *PIC*
    • part 124 *NM*
  • John, if you want the Dodge lights, I have them, let me know. *NM*
    • CD, I'll pass right now - but I thank you *very* much for your offer! *NM*
• Thanks David.......they are getting rediculous prices for these Falcon hardtops now, a clean,stock one will bring over $80K, the special versions will bring upwards of $150K....crazy........lol. *NM*
• Sharp build of that '61 Chevy SS 409! *NM*
• Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin *NM*
• If interested in IMSA, on their stream they're showing an extra practice session to replace the one rained out last night. Chance to see the new prototypes. *NM*
• I could do that build. But I'd like to build the Match Racer again as the original is long gone *NM*
  • When we were kids, it didn't matter. The "ooooh" factor when the body would go up was more than enough psychic reward
    • Unless you do a 24 hour build! 😉 *NM*
    • There's days I wish I could go back to that place Bob. Takes me forever to build even a "simple" project anymore. *NM*
• AMT 77 Ford Econoline *NM*
• Duel, on Turner Classic Movies at 10 pm eastern. Semi vs Valiant goodness! *NM*
  • Speaking of......is there a Pete 281 made in resin or 3D???
    • There was, originally cast by Illini, then offered by AITM and later Keystone, but none of these entities are casting at this time. NM *NM*
      • Hello, Moby: Great opportunity! Inexplicable that the legendary trucks of the past are not available today
        • RE: "Not sure of the commercial reception for a 4-door Valiant"- I wonder how well the 67 Impala 4-door from Supernatural sold? Just wondering. *NM*
          • Supernatural did the spadework for them - which is how more obscure subjects break through the clot of typical subjects.
            • There ARE diecasts of the Sherrif''s Blazer AND a blue '79 Camaro Z-28 out there. Saw them both at Target (special movie/TV show section where the DVDs and music CDs are stocked).
        • I'd be all over it, if a Nova station wagon sells, so would a 4 door Valiant *NM*
        • Most of the truck kits out there were tooled in the Seventies, all of those are now classics! Just not quite as far back as some of the desired ones *NM*
          • It seems obvious to me - but that's just me and I could be wrong about that
• Cool....thank you so much! *NM*
  • I only see one problem with it. Mopars do not have separate front frame rails. Except for the k-member, all that flat black stuff on the front of the the chassis would be body color or primer with overspray. I only mention it because you said you're using it for reference. *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks, nobody that comes into my house would ever know the difference. *NM*
    • It's always interesting how different companies did things. 1960s Mustangs also didn't have separate front frame rails, but a lot of that area was still painted black.
      • They could have just as easily painted it all body color like Mopar did. They were constructed the same way, a unibody. Not sure why Ford chose to paint their engine compartments black. *NM*
• neeto mosquito!! a tad too pricey for me... *NM*
• The Yamaha is especially well done. Looks perfect!!! *NM*
  • Thank you, Jim. *NM*
    • Jim, given your past treatment of Ken, he wants nothing to do with you. That said, he gave me permission to acknowledge your compliment--my idea, not his. *NM*
    • Grow up boys. *NM*