Message Index

• Hey, Terry! Stay cool today. Weather channel says 105F in Billings today! *NM*
• MPC 72 Charger decals - aftermarket
  • I wonder if MPC didn't drop the promo model sheet into some of the kits. I've heard of it, even seen a built model or two with promo decals, but never had one myself *NM*
• Another cool new build from Frank.... This one a colorful curbside fantasy flopper.... *PICS*
  • Re: Another cool new build from Frank.... This one a colorful curbside fantasy flopper.... *PICS*
• Fresh from Frank's Freakin' Rican Speed Emporium.... One very cool AWB Poncho....*PICS*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!!! *PICS*
  • Thank you... *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Tasty mix *NM*
  • Very nice batch of models and real cars. Thanks! *NM*
  • Great stuff!!! *NM*
• IMSA at CTMP/Mosport *LINK*
  • Cool! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thank you... *NM*
  • I'll be hunting down more pics of the Torq Storm AAR.... I must build it in scale!!!! (Yeah, Yeah... I know... I need to finish the 87000 other projects that I already have on the bench first 🤣🤣🤣🤣) *NM*
    • Too late anyway... Frank will have it done before October. 😉 *NM*
      • I more need pics. *NM*
      • October? That long! *NM*
    • It's cool, but I don't really like what they did with the grille. And those mirrors look pathetic . *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • Awesome Bill! *NM*
  • Got the Power Wagon...I'm happy... *NM*
• AMT could have done a 'Star Truk' redux on their F350 4x4 kit. *NM*
• Had to take a day off from work yesterday to take care of some business, and I stopped off at an LHS on the way home. Bought a new kit I didn't know about--the 1/25 scale Revell '82 Camaro Berlinetta Bliss. *PIC*
  • I've been eyeing that, too. Think you can get to a base Camaro with it? Just "fix" the hood? *NM*
  • If only had a stock hood...... *NM*
    • Is there a source for a stock hood? *NM*
  • Is this based on the old Camaro in the Hotrod series of kits? If so, I really loved that kit. *NM*
• Anyone else using Tinkercad????
  • I used it but for some reason get an error. It says 500 maintenance. I'll check again later. *NM*
    • Thanks found my issue.......Moved tab under settings and my display was not showing it...THANKS anyway!! *NM*
• Re: With all the patriotic kits Round2 is releasing, I wonder why Atlantis, Revell (USA), or Moebius hasn't done anything similar? I mean, America's 250th anniversary. Wouldn't you want to possibly "sellebrate" and possibly cash in?
• Auto Modeller Magazine # 12 arrived in sunny South Grafton Australia today..........Thank You Scott Colmer.........life is good. *NM*
  • And I'm particualy pleased to see the 4page coverage of the Model Car Spectacular from Perth Western Australia by Alan Barton....well done Alan & Scott. *NM*
• New build. I wish that I had finished this for July 4th. 1972 Pete Hamilton Plymouth roadrunner stock car. This was a difficult build and there are plenty of mistakes. But, for what I went through, I'm happy with it. .......... *PICS* ..........
  • I'm happy especially if you're happy. Looks good from Illinois *NM*
  • Looks good from here! *NM*
    • 2X, my thoughts exactly *NM*
  • Nice build Scott!! *NM*
  • I think it looks great! I am curious about which areas gave you the problems, though. I can’t see any mistakes, but would like to know as I have a couple of these unbuilt. *NM*
    • Thanks Mark. I used the Salvino's Petty kit. The biggest problem was painting the inside and outside body. Also, the roll cage didn't go together squarely, the headers were...........
      • Thanks so much for the tips, Scott! I will print them off and save them for when I build mine!! Really appreciate the help! *NM*
  • It came out good, Scott! It's cool to see a rarely modeled subject. I'd say that you did it proud! *NM*
  • Never seen that race car before. Pretty cool! *NM*
• Does the Revell Mojave Mule have fender badges/scripts on the decal sheet for a stock version? *NM*
  • Yes, but it also has well-defined emblems molded onto the fenders *NM*
    • Now that's a pleasant surprise...thanks, Mark. *NM*
  • Between that one and the street machine kit with the bed cap, it would be nice to have an accurate stock kit. That and an early Ford Courier, rotary Mazda, etc would be neat kits to have. *NM*
    • I figured long ago, that if there really was an interst in doing a resin conversion of the kit to build stock LUV and Courier/Mazda Rotary pickup kits, we'd have seen them by now... *NM*
      • Yeah, I agree Jason but a guy can hope, right? Maybe some enterprising 3d print designer? Still hoping for a mid 70's Granada coupe too. Lol *NM*
    • The one with the cap would be the way to go, as it is 2WD and has the stock front bumper the Mule lacks. Maybe once the dust settles, I'd like to take a swing at removing the flares and correcting the inside of the bed...
• June 28th was a big day for me. This is going to be a little long so if you want to see the pictures just go ahead and look. PICs If you have nothing to do I'll tell you a little story.
  • Now THAT build pops! FWIW, my daughter builds 1/18th room dioramas---she's discovered the same joy/satisfaction as I. *NM*
    • That's cool. My 2 sons finally in their late 40s have started building stuff. Not model cars but working with their hands. *NM*
      • Glad to hear it, Terry. It's good for the soul...I'm pleased to see our kids found that out. *NM*
  • Nice build Terry! That's a neat story and I had to chuckle about burying the model with you. I keep adding to my stash and don't sell enough but I am starting to thin down certain kits. *NM*
    • Thanks, I know mine is a unique story. I didn't start building a stash until 96 so I didn't have the massive collection that most guys have. I was able to stop with a manageable number of kits but it did take twice as long to thin it out than it did to accumulate it. *NM*
      • I probably am close to 700-800 kits right now and will be 61 in October. I have a friend who is in his 80's and has close to 3000 kits in his stash. He's not married, has no children and I don't know if he has any plans after he passes. I should ask him. *NM*
  • Very nice build. *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Very cool build, and you are right about reducing our collections as we get older. *NM*
  • I have a similar story that has made me cut back on my kits and built models...
    • Well, good luck. That sounds like a massive job. I wouldn't want try it. *NM*
• Thank you everyone for the comments and compliments on my light Gun Metal 1971 Dodge Charger posted below. I appreciate them all very much. Thanks again ! *NM*
• Nice builds!! *NM*
  • Thanks! *NM*
• Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
• That '34 Chevy Airport Limo really hints at the image of the elite few that could afford to fly in those days. That is one dressed up Chevy! d *NM* *PIC*
• thanks *NM*
• Finished the '60 Nomad to add to my collection.
  • Very nice work Jim! Looks great! *NM*
  • sharp collection *NM*
  • Yep--very nice collection. Love the color on the ''60 wagon. *NM*
    • X2...real tasty, R/S *NM*
  • Fun theme collection! Well done examples of various possibilities. *NM*
  • Thanks for the tip on the '58, pulled a partial out of my disposal stack for the powertrain, looking forward to building *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Very nice collection but l especially the 60 Nomad. Love the color. *NM*
    • ^^^ DITTO! ^^^ of what Terry says *NM*
  • I like it! What color is that exactly?
  • Nice work R/S....I just ordered both the 65 'Cuda & 60 Nomad from our hosts, does the Nomad come with the engine bay/firewall/radiator support/inner fenders?...I know theres no engine....lol. *NM*
• Your welcome Terry. I am trying to be a kinder & gentiller person. LOL! *NM*
  • I think you're doing a good job! *NM*
• Tim...can you advise exactly what issue you refer to as they can be 2-3months behind when they arrive in Oz & would like to get it if possible. *NM*
  • Andy, if you are referring to the upcoming issue of Fine Scale Modeler I mentioned, I believe it will be the September/October 2026 issue, which should be out in the States around September 1 or so....TIM *NM*
    • Thanks Tim....that will probably be here B4 Xmas, luckily theres a Xmas every year so it should be B4 xmas '27.......lol...maybe '26 if I keep my fingers crossed....lol. *NM*
• Wow.... What a great show!!! Not every day that you happen upon a Borgward Isabella!!!!
  • Yeah, wasn't that crazy cool? I would also LOVE a P1800 and ES kit! *NM*
• Thanks BOB! *NM*
• That red/white Ford convertible interior (‘66 ?) is beautiful. Any pics of it? Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Shoot. Bill, I meant to. Maybe it will show up at other area car shows. *NM*
• Minor w/b and ride height adjustments can usually be made by modifying the spindles. At least on most front ends. *NM*
• Tim, what was your fix to the Mk. I version of the Charger (green box art) ? I'm just finishing inventory and found that I'd accumulated a few
  • Bob, it was detailed in my article on the kit in Scale Auto sometime around 2001. I don't recall the exact details right now, but I used it on both of my builds of that kit....TB *PIC*
    • Thanks Tim - the clue for the year helps - have the SA "35 years" DVD so it is just a matter of going thru TOC's until it surfaces *NM*
• Would you really pick a kit because it was "250" ? *NM*
  • ... or 'stranger things' or 'coke' or... *NM*
  • People jus collect stuff. Who knows, one of those unopened kits might be worth a couple bars of gold-pressed latinum 100 years from now! *NM*
    • LOL!! *NM*
  • NO........BUT........
  • They're selling me a Firebird funny car because of it. I like the ramp hauler, but will pass on it as I've already got a couple of those *NM*
• If you get the Atlantis newsletter, they have announced a special edition Unreal Roller.... *NM* *LINK*