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• While I'm at it, David Dale also sent me pics of am AMT 65 Dodge Hemi Coronet that he just finished.... *PICS"
• Finally, from Frank, he dug this Willys Aero out for finishing when I posted a pic of a resin body that I got last month... It's always fun to give Frankie little push. *PICS*😜
• Next up from Frank is a pair of awesome AMC floppers.... *PICS *
• Frank has REALLY been cranking them out... This past week, he has sent me pics of four completed builds!!! First up a model that he just HAD to beat me to the punch with... *PICS*
• Thank you Matt and Dawn ! I mailed parts out to be chrome plated on April 3. I got them back today, April 25. It only took 22 days to get my parts plated and returned. Awesome service Matt and Dawn ! .......... *PIC* .....
  • Thanks for posting this Scott. This is the first time I've seen pics of the plating that Spotlight offers. Looks great. It gives me confidence in using the service now. *NM*
    • You may want to know that the majority of the parts here are resin and the rest are 3D printed. No Styrene parts. I was nervous because I've had bad experiences with resin parts from Chrome Tech Bob before he quit doing it. I cleaned these with 91% alcohol for prep. *NM*
  • really glad you posted this Scott, I have some resin parts that I cast that need chroming, and was somewhat concerned. The last guy I used ruined my resin parts. *NM*
• Question about the MPC "Switchers"......
  • First release was about '74[?] there were 4 kits originally. There was a '32 roadster/5 window coupe, a '32 sedan/phaeton. and a pair of "T" kits, a roadster that had turtle deck and small pickup bed and a "coach/cab" that had a 5 window coupe body and a pickup cab body.
  • MPC first introduced the Switchers series of kits in the fall of 1973. As stated by Steve, there were four kits in the series, including a 32 Ford which could be built as either a sedan or a phaeton. That is the kit which eventually became the sedan delivery in 1975. *NM*
• Seeing the pic in Marty's post of the Jo-Han Fast Eddie Pro Stock, makes me wonder what is the latest news concerning the Moebius Maverick kits??? *NM*
  • I'm patiently waiting for any kit news from NNL East today. *NM*
    • I saw a '72 Chevy Short bed pick-up pic. *NM*
• The kit was great but the aftermarket decals were a little bit of an issue. PICs
  • I like that! My favourite generation of BMW. Simple clean styling. Your decal work looks great too! *NM*
    • Thanks! Those decals are designed for the next gen car but l made them work. *NM*
• With it being NNL East how come we never see posts from Tom Geiger anymore? He was around for years promoting the show. *NM*
  • He's still there and involved. To those who normally attend, cards generally get sent out in late February reminding everyone of the show. Did not make the show myself this year but perhaps next year. *NM*
• Couple more finished... *PICS*
  • Nice. The Crown Vic.. did you make sure the seat was extremely uncomfortable with zero support ? *NM*
  • The taxi is really cool *NM*
  • Really cool build with that yellow futuristic thing. The crown is a nice cop car! *NM*
  • Wow! I'll be lucky to finish one this year! Does the taxi have an operator's medallion?? 8^)) *NM*
  • Love them both. Great work ! *NM*
• Stlantis has Ivo 4 engine coming soon....must have missed that announcement
  • Because of the typo, at first I thought that said Stellantis... LOL
    • Ha….so did I! *NM*
    • Old fingers and eyes are not a good mix *NM*
  • A kit that for whatever reason I've never built........which hopefully will change this year......I maybe a little early but any pitfalls to be aware of?.....I've built the M/T 4 engine Challenger 1so am used to stuffing up multiple times.....lol. *NM*
  • Landed some partial builds - love me some Nailhead!
    • Yeah, those old Revell kits are like an intro to a Mensa course. Crazy. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness.... *PICS*
  • Thanks Marty! As for Andy Martin's Porche 928 funny car...it was way cool back then, and still cool today IMHO! TB *NM*
    • X2!!!!! *NM*
  • Thans Marty! Boy, those old VW Tpe 3 notchbacks have got to be rare. That blue one is a sharp car! *NM*
    • Indeed....In spite of all of the car shows that I have been to through the years, that is only the second one that I have ever seen and is the only one that I have taken photos of. *NM*
  • Thanks for posting! *NM*
  • That street machine Javelin model is cool. It reminds me of the full size 1974 Javelin I crashed *NM*
  • That AMT '32 coupe "16 B/A" brings back memories. I couldn't build it that nice back then! *NM*
  • Wow, so many sweet rides, cool longroofs, and the Sham Rock Shake really does it for me! *NM*
  • Good to see Cotton Werksman's flathead powered T bucket. Wonder where it is now? *NM*
    • I was wondering the same thing when I selected that picture for inclusion... Back in the mid early and mid 70s there was a pair of modified style flathead T roadsters that were at many of the rod runs that Dad and I attended. *PIC*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • Great selection as usual. I’ve often wondered why the ’42 De Soto was the only year with hidden headlights. IMHO it was the best looking of all of the Mopars from that time and they only used it once. *NM*
    • After the 36/37 Cord & 37/38 Phantom Corsair both of which had retractable headlights the DeSoto Division became the experimental division of Mopar...they had some unusual design cues plus lots of unusual upholstery colours & designs, but WW2 canned the headlight idea. *NM*
    • I think that I remember seeing a 3d printed 42 DeSoto body on that auction site... It looked a little wonky so Itook a pass. . *NM*
  • LOL The guy leaning on his car in bare feet is great. *NM*
• Does anyone have a paint color match for the orange decals in the Revell Indy Pacecar kit? *NM*
  • 69 Camaro pace car *NM*
  • Should be GM Hugger Orange (sometimes spelled Huggar ... smh) *NM*
• If it's April in Texas, it must be time for the Pate Swap Meet. Snagged a beatup Danbury Mint '62 Corvette for less than $5. Found a Kenner SSP Mustang II toy for $5.
  • Pictures, darnit!!!!! *NM*
• Wow. Mother had one of those in Aztec Bronze but it was not the SS with the big block. It was a great car. She and her mother and a sister (maybe 2 sisters?- not sure) went on a ride to visit family and see where they used to live in Arkansas. They had a great time and
• Thank you, thank you all so, so much for all of the comments and compliments on my 1966 Impala SS build. It's an honor to be a part of a group of wonderful modelers. I love seeing everyones builds posted here too. *NM*
• Question for the old guys......
  • Nope,only ever heard of an Auto World catalog once the internet arrived,for me,it was waiting for a Saturday morning when I could catch the train into Sydney & go spend some hours oggling the kits & built models at HobbyCo,the biggest by far hobby & model shop around. *NM*
    • Auto World catalogs died off by the '90s. Forgot when the last catalog was published. There was also a 1/1 racing parts & accessories catalog. *LINK*
  • It wasn’t such a big thing for me, but I do recall being excited to get the latest Hobby Heaven list in the mail. *NM*
    • Yep, I think I started getting the Hobby Heaven lists in the late 80's, certainly by the early 90's.......Tom Carter & Hobby Heaven with Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine were a relevation regarding my model hobby & I can't express my thanks enough. *NM*
      • Ditto for me. That’s almost exactly my experience and sentiment. *NM*
  • The first time I saw the AutoWorld catalog...
  • Ditto on the catalog, and on mowing the lawns. *NM*
  • Absolutely, I remember it. Looking through all of the stuff to see what I might find for modeling.
  • Still have many of them!!!! *NM*
  • Yeah! My dad started getting those when I was a kid and I got them later. Same with catalogs from Model Empire in Milwaukee. I wish I had kept some of that stuff. *NM*
  • I'm not quite as old, but yeah.... I first discovered the Auto World catalog some time around 1972. Spent hours and hours pouring through it's pages. After that I'd look forward to the next edition....
    • Ditto on the hot knife! *NM*
    • Marty...you mentioned a brand of "Hot Knife"...reminded me that once I started chopping up plastic models I used an old butter knife heated over a metholated spirits burner....lol....lots of plastic kit "molding" & ruination ensured. *NM*
  • I spent paper route and lawn mowing money on models too. I found Auto World in the Model Car Science magazines I was buying at the drug store.Nelson's hardware store had models upstairs. I still dream about all the models I could not afford *NM*
  • Yes, Still have mine around here somewhere....
  • Started getting them on the news stand sometime around 1964. Once you placed an order (and there were many) they started sending the catalogs for free in the mail. Really miss those days!
  • Great memories...
  • Aahhhh, the Auto World catalogs! Between models, tools and HO slot car stuff, they got a good majority of my paper route income. In hindsight - still more fun than putting it in the bank! *NM*
  • I got my first Auto-World catalog in 1978...
• Attention Scott Colmer....Auto Modeller # 11 has arrived in sunny South Grafton, New South Wales, Australia...............thank you linesmen, thank you ballboys........thank you Scott.......lol. *NM*
• I'm still not happy with my throttle return springs. I can't get the coils spaced equally. How do you guys get even spacing? *NM*
  • Scott......only time I've done this was yrs ago & I used a pin as the arbor & wound the VERY thin,stiff wire around the pin...tok a few goes but I was able to have the wire wound so that it looked o/k, model is long gone & took no pics........sorry. *NM*
  • Get some watch springs. They are perfect *NM*
    • That's a good suggestion. I have looked everywhere using my computer and can't find anything. Where do you buy watch springs ? I don't have a clue. *NM*
      • Any watch repair shop has them. I bought a bunch of them ages ago. They are easier to work with than just about anything. *NM*
  • I seem to recall reading somewhere that some people used light bulb filaments. Does that sound familiar to you guys or did I dream that? *NM*
    • No, Bob, it would work. But they are brittle, as I recall, so you'd have to bevery careful. Oh, where would we get them today? I don't think have an incandescent bulb in my house anymore! *NM*
  • Wind the wire around miniature sheet metal screws. They have a straight shank. Wood screws have a tapered shank--won't work. Then unwind the wire..--not wood screws--the tapered shank *NM*
  • Also MCG offers them. *NM*
  • find a suitable size mandrel to wrap the wire around. I usually use the shank of a small drill bit. Wrap the wire tightly around the bit, leaving a suitable amount of straight wire at each end
  • Would any of these work? (See link) *NM* *LINK*
    • Yes, the .025" diameter ones would work. Only thing is I don't know how you'd ever form the loop or hook on the end(s). Might be hard to work with. Sproing!!! Instant vacuum cleaner fodder. *NM*
      • Jeweler's pliers? *NM*
      • For me, most small parts are vacuum cleaner fodder, or those mysterious little things that go “crunch” underfoot. *NM*
• I tried a new throttle return spring on the 1966 Impala. This is the best that I can do. Is it good enough for judging or should I remove it?Also, I see that I need to reposition the hose clamp at the intake water neck. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Much better. If you are happy with it that's all that matters. *NM*
• Question for the kit historians........
  • Got me thinking,AMT 36/40& 49 Fords are old tools,the exhaust manifolds cast into the block,the 34 Coupe & 41 Woody both have separate exhaust manifolds or headers,twin carb intakes are in all except the 41 Woody which has a trick twin fuel injected(Poosies) set, have
    • Thanks Andy, I believe I have the 41 Woody around here somewhere in this mess I call a hobby room, I'll check it out.........
• I made a mold of the older MPC pickup bumper so I have a few cast but I'm thinking that brush guard is spaced about right to cut the horizontal bars away and trim it down some to turn it into bumper guards. *NM*
  • That’s a good idea. I’ve been thinking about trying to make a bone stock version but the bumper/push bar has been the one thing keeping me from buying one. Looking forward to seeing how it works out for you. Thanks! *NM*
• Graveyard Carz released the youTube video on the second unresotre '74 'Cuda 360--black paint, black vinyl top, white seats... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Thanks for the heads up. These cars are just too cool! *NM*
• Wow that is one really sharp ride. Love the color choices too. *NM*
• I've been making some progress on my Project Utiline. It's been an adventure! *LINK*
• What a beautiful color combo. I love your underhood detail *NM*
• I LIKE IT!!! *NM*
• Very pretty car Scott! *NM*
• The aftermarket did a lot with the 200R4 ... and for that matter, the Powerglide
• A couple things... *PICS*
  • By all means, show everything that you do. The whole point of modeling is to have fun. *NM*
  • By all means - show 'em ! *NM*
  • Models are models Terry! Variety is the spice of life! I always enjoy your stuff! *NM*
    • X2!!! *NM*
  • Those are very cool, and built to a higher standard than I could ever hope to achieve. But the fact that you had fun is the most important part. Great stuff!! *NM*
  • I agree with Scott. Show 'em all! *NM*
  • Always a delight to see others' builds, no matter the subject, Terry. *NM*
• X2 on the nice. And you'll want a little tighter wrap on the spring coils too. *NM*
• Yeeeeeeeeesssss!!!!!! "Gnarly looking" (your words, not mine) return spring aside, THAT is simply a beautiful model! *NM*
• BEAUTIFUL! *NM*
• A little Studebaker that just found its way off my bench. *PIC*
  • WOW! Just WOW! *NM*
  • DUDE!!!!! I am without words! *NM*
  • Wow just wow! Did you print the chassis as well? *NM*
  • Very nice, I especially like the roof chop & colour.......I built one a few yrs ago & used the custom interior from the AMT 57 Ford & streetified the blown 392 Hemi.......theres lots to like in this old kit. *NM*
  • That is a really awesome build ! *NM*
  • Gorgeous! Everything about it is just right! *NM*
  • Very nice. Great color. *NM*
  • Beautiful work Steve-o! Please share more pics!! *NM*
    • Yeah ditto! You can’t just give us one pic of that masterpiece! :) *NM*
  • Killr Man *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • From the color to the contrasting color wheels,Just Wow! *NM*
  • Nice so where is the one you built? All I see is the 1/1! All kidding aside you did a great job on it.
  • I can understand the owner wishing to remain anonymous, but the designer/builders and some more 1:1 pics would sure be nice to see. Maybe once it is finished and has been shown you could coax them in to allowing some more detailed pics? *NM*
  • I love that one, wow! *NM*
• Awesome seeing it in the hole. If you want it a couple mm wider let me know. *NM*
  • It's just right Steve. I wanted a small air gap between the grille and surround and this is perfect. *NM*
• I concur with everything Bob said. :) *NM*
• Piert Tower Update
  • Amazing craftmanship!! *NM*
  • WOW! that is model building to the highest degree! Amazing! *NM*
  • Truly amazing work.......the truck is oustanding, to say nothing about the ladder work.....a credit to your skill & abilities. *NM*
  • Wow Charlie! Will they all move/extend? Incredible work! *NM*
    • Making no promises, Bob but I hope so. *NM*
      • Looking forward to seeing it finished! I also reread your military wrecker article in the IPMS Journal and it's very impressive as are all your builds. *NM*
        • Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated! *NM*
  • Precision masterpiece *NM*
  • I am awe-struck as usual! Incredible work! *NM*
  • Your building skills blows me away every time I see it. *NM*
  • I know this word has been used already in the comments, but I just have to say it too - AMAZING! *NM*
  • Re: That should have been: Pierce Tower Update *NM*