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• Slumpbuster ideas, small diorama ideas.
  • The geese! Awesome! *NM*
• Here is the first project I have completed since my heart attack!..................PICS
  • Glad to see you're back at it... That Malibu is very interesting. *NM*
  • Great work Barry! *NM*
  • Welcome back to building, glad you're doing good. Edgewater is my and my friends old stomping grounds. It was so close to us that we went every weekend, to race or just watch. *NM*
• I hope I'm not jumping down the rabbit hole on this :-) (PICS)
  • Just cut the floor out of the original interior tub. I did that on a '63 and it all fit beautifully! *NM*
    • One of the early 2000s Car Modeler annuals has an article that vouches for what Dennis suggested *NM*
  • As luck will have it, this was really easy! (PICS)
• Saw one at a LHS over the weekend--ONLKY frameraills pictured in the layout, are the tractor's, not the "straight truck". *NM*
• This is incredible! *PIC*
  • Takes skill, but that had to be a lot of fun to build! *NM*
• Nailed it, looks great! *NM*
• When I see the prices that Modelhaus resins are selling at I can't help but wonder if Don was undercharging for his work and would he have closed shop if he had been getting even half of what his work is going for now? *NM*
  • Scarcity of supply. It's market-driven. *NM*
    • Classic supply and demand........plus add inflation now *NM*
      • Re: Yes as I bought a few that I was hoping to build, but the way things look now I'll never get to them. *NM*
        • I bought some I'll probably never get to as well, but I refuse to part with them. One was the '58 Ford with the custom stuff (cruiser skirts, continental kit etc). *NM*
  • People were buying on speculation,hoping to flip them for 500% more than they paid. *NM*
  • Selling prices, or asking prices? *NM*
    • I've found a couple at near-MSRP. You have to watch, though. *NM*
    • Bingo. *NM*
      • SELLING prices... not asking... (I alwas look up "Completed Auctions" and the prices in green mean SOLD) If I had the foresight at the time I would have taken out a mortgage... LOL *NM*
        • I guess the market is setting the prices then. I have a few complete kits, the ones I wanted...wish I'd bought more parts, but on the other hand I'm okay with what I already have *NM*
  • With the bulk of Modelhaus customers getting older, will the prices still climb?
    • It's very apparent the customer base is shrinking *NM*
• MOVING DOWN THE BENCH ASSEMBLY LINE... I finished up on the chassis last night during the football game and decided to test fit the body and use the new Revell paint. PIC and thanks for looking
  • I did not know your cat could build models. LOL!! Looks great Frank! *NM*
    • Oh YEAH Barry.... You must have missed the pictures he was pawing inside one of my boxes and him picking up parts inside box. He can't paint his little fingers can't wrap around the can. *NM*
• Anyone ever repaint a molded in color promo to a different color. Is there any special preparing needed to be done. *NM*
  • You can paint the Cycolac/ABS with anything, standard prep applies *NM*
  • What promo? Different manufacturers used different materials in different eras, they vary from "you can use any paint on it" to "don't even try it" *NM*
• Testors Sprays are definitely still alive and in production
  • Testors Dullcote, I use a LOT, is no longer lacquer but now enamel ao things are changing and some things are gone. *NM*
    • That is a bummer as I love that stuff. *NM*
  • This is not directed at you Chris, this is just a refresher for everyone. Testors Brand paint was never discontinued. Rustoleum announced last year that many SUB-LINES were discontinued. Specifically Model Master, Aztec, etc. I am glad to see the Extreme Lacquers remain. *NM*
    • Speaking paint....I just tried the new Revell paint I dusted a light coat of Acrylic Gold and boy you for sure need to be ventilated. Now that was just a dusting and the paint seems thin but that is it's nature. We will see when I really mean it on the amount. *NM*
    • It has been a weird year for Testors. They discontinued MM, went out of stock on regular sprays at a number of places I shop, caused the major shop I mentioned to think they were discontinued- but as Testors said, they are still alive. *NM*
    • FWIW, I've now done 2 with the Rustoleum Aaccents and they turned out pretty nice. Also, I'm thinking at least a few of the Testors Craft colors are smaller size and renamed Rustoleum colors *NM*
  • Model Master was what I used most from Testors so.... *NM*
• A story: January 13th 1964, and I'm 17. Because I've been throwing a paper route for 4 1/2 years, I go down to the bank, and remove enough money to go to the Dodge dealer, and pay cash for a "Brand new shiny red Super Stock Dodge" Now, because I wanna race, ........
  • Per the NHRA '64 rulebook for stock (including super stock) classes: 7 inches max with a minimum of two 1/16th inch deep grooves the full circumference of the tire. *NM*
    • 7 inches wide maximum tread width... *NM*
  • Like this...
    • Well, I have that one under construction. It is painted black, and needs BMF, which I hate to do. Wish I lived near Frank. I am gonna build the Dodge sedan, which is the 330. *NM*
• Yesterday was the local IPMS contest and I got a few plaques...
  • Congrats ! All well deserved. *NM*
  • All well deserved. I especially love the Tractor. Very well done. *NM*
  • Well deserved, and rightly so, Mike. Your bikes are killer!! *NM*
  • Well done.................... *NM*
• On The Bench - Revell 66 Pontiac GTO update (8 PIX)
  • Looking good Gerry. What color did you pick - it looks like Burgundy? *NM*
    • Burgundy it is. I was looking at a couple of other options and choose this *NM*
      • I found that Tamiya TS 11, Maroon was quite close to the 66 Burgundy color *NM*
        • Good to know! Looking forward to your build! *NM*
  • Awesome work Gerry ! *NM*
  • Nice job on the brake line detail! *NM*
  • Fantastic detail work. *NM*
  • Nice work, especially on the dash....interesting comparing the scale chassis to the 1:1 version regarding what was tooled & what was not done & your detailing of the 1/25th version. *NM*
    • In retrospect, I might have undercut the frame in that area to slide the lines in the slot. Might be more prototypical. *NM*
  • Re:Looks real nice in that color!. *NM*
  • Excellent work so far! *NM*
• Sunday photos.................................................................................................PICS
  • Man, we need a 1973 - 1977 GP kit. My favorite is 1973. Thanks for the pics Nick ! *NM*
    • Here ya go Scott… *PIC*
    • Wanna see a great 73? *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks for the pics! Of course I know the reason, but it still causes me to chuckle a bit when I see this license plate on this car... *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks for the pics sir! That black 65 Elky with red lines, rallyes and stance is perfect! *NM*
  • #2 of the Blue Angel's F11F Tiger, was NOT a "Aircraft Carrier friendly" airplane. Our squadron(VF-121 N.A.S./ Miramar) was the first squardron to receive them, as we got rid of our FJ3M's. The F11F, didn't "stick around" as a Naval Fighter! The "Angels made good use of 'em *NM*
    • Re: #2 of the Blue Angel's F11F Tiger... ?What F11? I don't see one. *NM*
      • #2 of the Blue Angel's F11F Tiger.all you see is the tail with the #2 on it *NM* *PIC*
        • Thanks *NM*
    • We had just gotten back from a 6 month, Far East cruise, U.S.S Lexington CVA16, my first, of three crusies, we disembarked in Long Beach, had a buss waitjng for us, and when we arrived at N.A.S. Miramar , the NEW F11F's were on the flight line. This was in
  • MAKO! *NM*
    • Yes? lol *NM*
  • Great PICS as usual Nick! *NM*
  • Your variety is killer, Nick. That black Elky is bee-you-ti-full. *NM*
• Lots of unusual cars in Oz... always wanted to get someone to ship me a rhd 68-72 Ford truck cab :) *NM*
  • There wouldn't be too many around now.....lol......rust has got most. *NM*
    • Yeah, I guess I'll have to settle for metalwork rearranging the dash and firewall. Getting a rhd rack and pinion setup wouldn't be too hard. I can dream... easier in 1/25 anyway :)h *PIC*
• Would be interesting to convert that into a Camaro-style rear hatch.... *NM*
• Small update on 62 Galaxie Hardtop (PICS)
  • The Ford color is Medium Chestnut metallic, my Fairlane (most of it, anyway) is that color. Ford used the same name again in 1979 but the '79 color was a shade lighter *NM*
    • I had a 63 Fairlane tudor post in Medium Chestnut metallic. It's probably my favorite color for 62 and 63 Fairlanes, and for 62 Galaxies. *NM*
  • I can hear and feel your excitement in your narratives. Great luck and great work so far ! *NM*
  • I've got the license plate figured out, it's going to be, "G-Code" Montana 1975. Anyone know what that means? *NM*
    • 3x2bbl, aluminum intake, 406 c.i. *NM*
      • Correct :-) *NM*
  • I think the AMT '49 or '50 poverty caps would look good on the '62. Maybe even with trim rings? *NM*
  • I used '46 Ford Caps from the IMC kit on my '61 Pro touring build.... *NM* *PIC*
    • Looks good Marty, looks like when we run split wheels! *NM*
• DONE OFF THE BENCH.... To "Sleep Deprivation" Shop. Gotta find a bumper/push bar for the rear I know I have one somewhere. Not sure what I'm going to do with the tail light. ON or OFF. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Oh my, great job on my favorite kit of all time! The Judson fits that bay well and really like the window rubber trim! *NM*
    • I told Kdog a long time ago the reason I made race cars out of the 37s is I've never been able to get the headlights straight, you did great! *NM*
  • Another winner Frank! *NM*
  • Love the paint! *NM*
  • Very cool build Frank...love the the name, lol. *NM*
  • Looks great Frank!! *NM*
  • Beautiful ! *NM*
  • That's a way cool build Frank! Looks great and I love how the intake fits snuggly in there! *NM*
  • Looks good Frank, great color choice., atomic orange? *NM*
  • Looks good Frank. as for the taillight, NHRA wants them, match racing , not so much. *NM*
  • That clear hood is perfect for showing off a wild engine like that. Great job Frank! *NM*
• Who makes these wheels? *PIC*
• $3.19 a gallon regular Friday in Winchester, TN *NM*
• No 1961 or '62 sedan deliveries were factory built. Doesn't stop people from doing 1:1 kitbashing. :-) *NM*
  • Thanks for the info. It sure is a clean factory look example. The modifier did a great job, especially the rear door/changes. Using Marty's "click on pic to take you to the album" feature, here are pics of the rear and front of that Chevy sedan delivery. *PICS*
    • That is indeed very nicely executed. There were no factory full-sized 2-door wagons after 1960, and likewise the ElCamino was discontinued. *NM*
• A Video Interview With Don Emmons. The Tim Boyd of the 1960s *LINK*
  • Modeling royalty! *NM*
• Re: Post script - good story
• About those flared fenders on the '64 GTO... *NM*
  • Not sure what your asking me.... It's a resin body but if I were to guess they look like plastic spoon reshaped. *NM*
    • Ahh resin body, that explains it. *NM*
• Model Car Garage photo etch dashtop, need some one who has applied one to respond *PIC*
  • A lot of cars in that era had a metal dash top with the pad attached. You may have to use the photo etch piece as a guide to cut the kit dash to accommodate it. *NM*
    • Scott , that one of the options I was thinking of , thanks for the input *NM*
      • Prersonally, I would not use it! I think a lot of these photo etch sets include many pieces that nobody ever uses. Not worth the effort/trouble IMHO. *NM*
  • I haven't used one but looks like it should go against the windshield and come back to where the dash pad is. looks lt may have be trimmed wherever you want the pad to start. *NM*
  • George, does the metal PE piece sit on top of the dash or is it part of the dash top (sits level w/top) and molds into the dash top? *NM*
    • I've been applying PE stuff for 15+ years. They add a level of realism, foiling/painting over molded-in detail looks toy-ish. FWIW, you will use most of the set unless you're too timid to try to push your skill base. *NM*
    • Be careful not to kink the piece--it's springy and won't "unkink." Tamiya Clear Gloss, Micro-Mark PSA glue, and Gator Grip Acrylic glue all work fine to attach. *NM*
    • Yes it sits on top and should mold to the shape but there will be a line at the front edge that is not there on the real car. Tonight I will cut the piece of the spruce and do some test fitting. I have used phot etch before with great success just not a dashtop before. *NM*
      • So the front edge of your PE piece sits flush with the contour of the top of the dash? *NM*
        • You could try to smooth it in with putty, but I've not had good luck with that. Can you gouge out the front of the dash just enough for the PE piece to sit flush? But you'll still have the separation line to deal with, I think. *NM*
          • Ok learned some more, took some photos to upload. I think I can pull it off with careful planning and patience.Thank you for your interest in being helpful.The build has to be further on before the attempt I will try to update tomorrow *NM*
            • Ok so I am still in the process of preppin for primer and paint so.... pics
              • That photoetch is of the metal top surface to the dash. The textured plastic face pad is separate so there actually is a line at the back edge of the pad on the metal. Here is a link to see what I am talking about. *LINK*
                • PS - There are some good reference pics on that site for a '70 Z28's interior, engine, etc. too. *NM*
                • Bill thanks for pointing that out, that could be a game changer I don't know why I did not notice that as I have been.. *LINK*
            • George, keep me posted on your progress. Always willing to see another's slant on applying building materials, tips, sources, etc. I don't think I helped, but just talking through the issue usually helps me. *NM*
• Note to RAYMOND GALLANT: I haven't had any bogus emails since I contacted you.😊👍 *NM*
  • Thanks Rich.... The only thing I did is change my email password. Frankly don't know if that even helped. *NM*
    • Ray, I don't know either obviously. Just thought you should know. *NM*
• 427/390 Air clearer decal help
  • If you have to have one made up... Start here... *NM* *PIC*
    • Thanks for the photo upload, Raymond. *NM*
• Anyone do this before? *NM* *PIC*
  • Lived my whole life like that! *NM*
  • Who hasn't, in their younger years. Or not so young. *NM*
  • Somewhat…I always like to look at the reflection of my vehicles in store windows when I’m driving on the street. *NM*
    • I prefer watching what's in front of me. *NM*
      • You can do this when stopped at long red lights. *NM*
        • Gotcha! *NM*
• This is how I'd like to build a Pontiac Fiero **PIC**
• HATE THE HEADERS... On the AMT 37 Gasser so I made my own last night. Terry Love was looking on what to do with his Ferrari and headers. You can try it. PIX and thanks for looking
  • WHAAAAAT? the whole idea of headers is to have equal length primary tubes. Those will slow that baby down Frankie!!!! lol Ferrari and headers. You can try it. PIX and thanks for looking *NM*
  • Those '37 Chevy headers are actually quite good...you do need to remove the plating and knock off the mold parting lines though *NM*
    • No mold lines... I just roll it off the spool. *NM*
• Bob, apparently others noticed once-upon-a-time....PIC
  • Yup! I'm glad I noticed it myself though! Saves me a buch of work! *NM*
• Please let us know when you get the 1964 Cutlass/442 hard top. Thank You *NM*
  • Was just going to ask when is the release date for this kit? *NM*
  • Wouldn't surprise me if the container they are in is still on the ship sitting off the coast of California waiting to be unloaded. *NM*
    • Nah! They're in the containers that slid off the cargo ship and are currently sitting at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. 🤣 *NM*
• Cool! Wondering how you accomplished the side trim as the Impala birx is different from the Bel Air or Biscayne birds. *NM*
• Does that "sleeper cab" include a kitchen and bathroom?! *NM*
  • LOL.... Also a rumpus room (with pool table), and a two car garage!!! *NM*
    • 4 car garage…at least. *NM*
• Just received yesterday, a bevy of Galaxies and 1 Bonneville (PICS)
  • I love that green. *NM*
  • I may or may not get to this one some day...PIC
    • Same with me for this one although I have stripped the old paint and had the bumpers replated since this pic was taken. *NM* *PIC*
    • (grin)...I'm gonna go with not.... *NM*
      • Craig, just guessing but I'm sure that was directed at me. I don't mind. With EVERYTHING a project I'm never in a slump. At 74 something to work on every day for at least the last 60+ years. The journey not the destination.😀 *NM*
        • Richard...now WHY would you think that was aimed at you? (grin) You know I am teasing my friend. We have talked about this for years now...LOL Love ya brother! *NM*
          • Careful, you might say something uplifting to me . Oh, holy cow, you just did. Back at ya. *NM*
            • LOL *NM*
• LOve the old Travelall COrnbinder ! I had a 2 wheel drive one we caled Clyde the Polish Wonder Truck *NM*
• I did one when MPC first reissued the '67 GTO in 1984. Had to make windows as the first couple of runs of that kit had that "welding goggles" dark tint. Might do a '66 using a Revell kit "someday"... *NM*
  • I think the one in my photo was begun with the same "dark glass" issue you mentioned. It's in one of my storage boxes still looking as it does in my photo.😎 *NM*
• Great pics and projects Frank! I'm a strong Chevy man but I were to have to ever drive a brand X it would have to be a red 61 Starliner! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Purple AAR Cuda and the black Challenger R/T my two favorites *NM*
  • Come on Round 2! We so need a '69 Barracuda coupe body for your fastback kit. The body, some interior bits and a new rear window is all it would take. *NM*
  • Re: I just love dem Mopars Bill, and thanks! *NM*
  • Is that Sam Posy in the Walter G. Southworth photo? *NM*
    • I'd say "probably". He's from CT and so is the dealership. *NM* *PIC*
      • That is what I think. I looked the dealership up before I posted the question. It sure seems like it is him *NM*
    • Yeah that's that Sam Posey. Looks like he is wearing a Wide World of Sports jacket. *NM*
  • My Favorites: '54 Firedome & '61 Plymouth.😎 *NM*
  • Is that a Peugeot or a Renault in this pic? *NM* *PIC*
    • The white car? It's a Renault 10 *NM*
  • What is this open top Plymouth configuration called? Is it a Canadian variant of the Dodge pickups? *NM* *PIC*
    • Plymouth Trailduster *NM*
      • '74-'80 , and it was a U.S. vehicle. *NM*
        • And like the Blazer and Bronco the top is removed. *NM*
      • Cool. I had never seen or heard of that Plymouth. Thanks! *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Some neat stuff as always Bill! *NM*
• Anyone know what that Fastback Pro Street model car is. i'm guessing a Torino, *NM*
  • Front fender tilt-down, might be a Talladega *NM*
  • The I.D. card says Talladega. *NM*
  • Yup....As Chipster and David said, it is a Talladega...... *NM* *PIC*
• Had a buddy back in the day who got a new '66 Pontiac Sprint 6. It was sharp but not as quick as it was claimed to be. So after a while and a couple of attempts by the dealership to "fix that" he sold it. The guy he sold it to had heard a problem with them was with their *PIC*
  • My wife and I test drove a Sprint-6 convertible. Ended up buying a '66 283 equipped Impala hardtop (wonderful car). *NM*
• I've always wondered why Round2 has yet to bring "Novacaine" back out. *NM*