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• My 68s for 6-8
• '68's for 6/8.....pics.....
• I believe that this is my only 68. its a replica of my first new car. a 383 4-gear formula S with Craigers *NM* *PIC*
• '67 Polara 500 *NM* *PIC*
  • Sweet! *NM*
• 1968s for 6-8
• John, have you been affected by the fires? *NM*
• O/T.... Introducing the newest member of the crew here at WITH Motorsports... *PIC*
  • Miss Bella is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! 'course bein' a cat lover and owner, I just may be a little prejudice. Ya think? L.O.L. Made my day, Marty! *NM*
  • Good lookin girl!! *NM*
  • Awwww *NM*
  • She's a cutie. Hope she's nerve calming...for a while. lol *NM*
  • What a cutie!! My Fuzzy Monster is sprawled in my lap right now, only issue was last weight in he was 23 lbs. *NM*
  • You and Frank just can't stop with the competition can you!? Nice looking cat. Is that the box she came in? *NM*
  • She's such a sweetie! I also LOVE cats, have 2 right now. Ciao, that rhymes with Meow! LOL *NM*
  • We have a Maine Coon poly (6 toes on each foot). 24 " long, 24+ lbs. = big litter box, big hair balls, big voice, etc. *NM*
  • How come we never get any puppy pictures?? *NM*
• Signing off for tonite but posting for tomorrow. 6-8.
  • Happy 60th!
  • Charlie, to you and your Mrs., HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Now, go build a truck!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Happy 60th ! Congrats! And Congrats at that beautiful creation you've presented us. Great work. *NM*
  • Congrats on your anniversary and on yet another great chariot of fire! *NM*
  • 60! Congratulations! NM *NM*
  • Fantastic, Congratulations on the 60th! *NM*
  • WOW, 60 years, that's fantastic! You got married when you were..........5??? Cheers and Congratulations! *NM*
    • A little older than that, Dennis!! 8^)) *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary *NM*
• I am going to try my best to only post PICs of 67s today. I have just forgotten all the minor differences between one year and the next. At least I am posting cars from the 60s.
  • Great builds and love those Stangs. *NM*
  • All jewels! Very nice work. *NM*
  • Always glad to see your work regardless of the years. Keep 'em coming! *NM*
• My 67 for 6-7
  • As real as real can be. What a good job on this build. *NM*
  • Ed, that is the nicest build of the Toronado I've seen.........beautiful. *NM*
    • What Andyd said! *NM*
    • The 1st car kit I can remember building was a Johan 66 Toronado, at 12yrs old, no idea whatever happened to it but I do remember using the "GTO" style custom front & folding headlight parts, think it had a pic of that option on the box in maroon.........lol. *NM*
  • A beautiful model of an equally beautiful car *NM*
    • AMEN to that!!! Simply gorgeous, Ed. *NM*
  • Looks great wearing that blue color. *NM*
  • BEAUTIFUL! Here's a Toronado that I painted for a club member who is unable to paint. *NM* *PIC*
  • Had a 1:1 '68 Toronado back in the day(wife's car), I had a '68 Mustang(squareback)(?). *NM*
  • That is very Nice! Never had much appreciation for those cars as a Kid, but I sure do these days. My Parents neighbor had one of those, didn't look this nice! *NM*
  • Wow, that IS a great looking Toro model, looks like the real thing, sweet! *NM*
• 2 days in a row that I've got a model that fits: 67 Thunderbird *NM* *PIC*
  • Nice. Looks like a picture out of an old magazine. Nice build. *NM*
    • Thanks. Back in the days when I was still shooting b&w film. *NM*
    • Agreed! *NM*
  • Nice T-bird. They were my favorite car till the Mustang came out. Still have a soft spot for them. *NM*
    • I liked them also. The plan back then was to do every year. Then the rest of life got in the way and I never got back to them as interests had changed. *NM* *PIC*
      • Dang, this fan of Big Fords is drooling at that photo! *NM*
        • Still have the Tbirds. The Fords were in the group of models I had stolen several years ago. *NM*
      • That is a great photo of those kits! *NM*
• I am actually looking forward to possibly meeting you in person Marc....I would love to shake the hand of the Man that put me on to MV lenses so many years ago......
• Hey I am right on time guys for 67 on 6-7 day... Pics.
  • Great stuff Gabe. The Mustang is really off the wall. lol *NM*
    • Thanks I built it before rat rods became a big thing. *NM*
  • The engine bay wiring on the Impala--REALLY clean, Gabe. That purple really pops--source, please? *NM*
• Here are my only 65 and 66 to contribute. Only a couple days late on these. Pics
  • Look really nice. Great work on them.They'd look good posted up any time *NM*
    • Thanks Dan. *NM*
• Usually I am a day late and dollar short but today I am 5 days late and like 10 bucks short. Here is my only 62 for 6-2 day...
  • You do pretty good work yourself, Gabe! *NM*
    • Thanks Charlie. *NM*
  • Didn't come up short on this one. Hot lookin' Chevy. Nice work Gabe. *NM*
    • Thanks Dan. I built this back when this board was Hobby Heaven and Tom did a Musical Model Contest and I actually won. *NM*
• '67's for 6/7.....pics.....
  • All great builds. *NM*
  • Very nice paint, detailing, and builds. Got it all Bro. *NM*
• my 67
  • Wow the PE really makes it stand out. Whether factory color or not it looks great. *NM*
  • Very nice looking. Great job! *NM*
  • Looks great! What engine package comes in that kit? *NM*
    • Gosh, Bill, I'm not sure. FWIW, this is the original Lindberg kit with 442 dressing. *NM*
• One for 6-6. Day late I know.
  • You do some fantastic work Charlie. *NM*
  • Your typical modeling magic comes through again. Nice as always. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Well worth the wait, that's Beautiful! *NM*
• a 1:1 question about engine oil......
  • If you are using an oil that meets the API spec for the engine, and it is the correct viscosity for the engine, I don't think it matters what you use. *NM*
  • Modern or vintage???? *PIC*
  • This is one of those questions where, if you ask 100 people, you get 100 answers. The answer is to use a quality oil, suited for your engine, changed regularly. *NM*
  • What kind / year of vehicle are we talking about ??? It has always been stated that you are better off having clean standard oil than dirty premium oil !!! I have been a Full Synthetic person from my early days with high performance sprots cars.......
    • BTW.....most Synthetic oils have the "High Mileage Additives" anyways. *NM*
    • I assumed he was talking about a new car. Said it had under 20K on it. In old cars that have flat tappet cams, you need an oil with a high zinc content. I have been using 20W50 Lucas Hot Rod and Classic oil in my '69 Dart since the day I bought it. No problems. *NM*
  • thanks for all the responses. it was a hypothetical question about oils......
• A couple of '67 Mustangs and a T-Bird pics
  • Nice builds but love that Shelby Coupe. *NM*
  • Very Nice! Great detailing and paint. Fine work. *NM*
  • I've always thought that the '67 TB would make a great G-machine; Bob you just proved me right! Really sharp engine in that last pix, too....TB *NM*
• 1967s for 6-7
  • All nice builds. Your Impala looks a lot like the one I built. *NM*
  • All very nice. Great job. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • All nice, especially the Vettes. *NM*
• (pics) For 6,7 ...I think this is my only '67 model
  • Can't say enough nice things about such a beautiful model. It will be beautiful forever. Great work. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Great build! *NM*
  • Cliff, what about the kit of your 1967 Chevy pickup I gave you? Still not built? *NM*
  • She is pretty and cleanly built. *NM*
  • Beautiful build of a beautiful car, tho' I would add the Ferrari 330 P4 & Lambo Muira to your list, also Lola had input into the GT40 design as I understand. *NM*
• Computer still isn't set up in the new place, but I'm going to try to post a couple of pics from my phone... Went to day one of Sick Magazine's Sick Week, Drag & Drive, at Cordova Dragway, Monday....
  • 3600 lbs and 66.6/213 !!! What in the world is under the hood of the Chevy wagon???? *NM*
    • SMX! *NM* *LINK*
      • WOW... 4,500+ hp. OMG... wow, just... wow... *NM*
    • Hey Bill, you might want to check your decimal point there!! *NM*
      • OOPS! Yeah, 66.6 is not too impressive, but 3,600 lbs doing 6.66 is unreal!!! ;^) *NM*
  • That wagon is awesome! Okay, who makes the wagon in scale :) .. *NM*
    • Modelhaus did...sighhhh. *NM*
  • Extremely Serious machines! Thanks for pics. *NM*
  • I was watching online and and thought of you and Frank being near Cordova and Byron. The wagon belongs to Steve Morris, the engine builder for a few of the top drag and drive racers *NM*
• 1/1 Car Q: Is anyone good at inverted flares??? *PIC*
  • I did several of those flairs on a car I built , and they are very difficult to get correct. Buying pre-flared lines would be my choice Maybe a more expensive way to go, but saves a lot of frustration. *NM*
    • Pre made SS lines would be less than $100.....just need a good bender....... *NM*
  • If you can get pre made lines you are better off as long as you can get the right lengths. I would always use string and / or a coat hanger to figure out the routing - then measure the length to get the closest size. I am an ASE Certified Master Technician with 30+ years...
    • Thanks.....between price and my lack of skill I am going to try pre made. *NM*
  • It's all about the tool. You need a GOOD double flare tool. Harbor Fright will not do it. Get one made by Lisle, Ridgid, or Snap-On. I bought a lot of Snap-On stuff 20-30 years ago and it's usually worth the money. Also, do not try to flare S/S hard lines. The material is
    • The tool I have is from Speedway. The simple....
• I love this. *NM* *LINK*
  • The car has been getting a lot of interest, probably twice the Le Mans coverage this year compared with previous. *NM*
    • It's been fun watching the car practice. Hope they do well. But I wish someone had tried it with a Mustang. LOL. *NM*
  • I wonder if Salvinos will do this car in kit form....probably not, since Richard Petty isn't driving it. *NM*
• 66 Thunderbrd Town Landau from many years ago. *NM* *PIC*
  • Another nice old magazine type pic. Nice work. *NM*
• Le Mans this weekend. Here's one for you MOPAR guys since you don't get much love in endurance racing. *NM* *LINK*
• My 66s for 6-6
  • Really digging that Valiant Ute! Too cool! *NM*
  • All are great but that Caddy is something else! *NM*
  • Beautiful limo! *NM*
  • That's what I'd call a "cute ute". *NM*
  • Great black paint job on the limo! *NM*
  • Ed, the Caddys nice but the Valo Ute had me speechless,very nice tho' a couple of tips,lol,that grille when used by Oz AP6 Valo also came with a distinctive pressing on the front fender sides,the "clean" fender sided 1966/67 VC had a very plain straight barred grille. *NM*
  • Man, you build some nice stuff!! That limo is gorgeous! *NM*
  • Those are great. Nice job. That's the Quintessential Limo. *NM*
  • Outstanding! *NM*
  • Those are some great builds. Love the Caddy but that Valiant Ute is over the top. *NM*
• '66's for 6/6.....pics.....
  • Love that black '66 Olds 442 coupe. Sharp! *NM*
  • The right stuff *NM*
  • All extremely nice. Great work. *NM*
  • Nice builds. Black is the best color on a car. *NM*
• Is Revell/Monogram going to re issue the Original Monogram 1/24 scale Tom Daniel Poison Pinto? Thanks. *NM*
  • I remember seeing a picture of it online from their booth at a model show. Within in last few months. *NM*
    • Actually I saved that picture - found it - - here it is. Not sure who took it though or where. *PIC*
      • That looks like the later/3rd version from that tool and was called pinto street rod , the wheels , sunroof and the zoomie style pipes were used on that version vs on the poison pinto versions *NM*
  • Atlantis hobby is re-issue the 2nd version on the PP......
    • PS : Per Tom Daniel you will never aee another Tom Daniel kit come from Revell again.......
      • I'm willing to bet it's all about 💰💰💰 *NM*
• 6-6 *PIC*
  • Those are all very nicely done. Great job on the weathering and detailing. Makes for extra nice realism. *NM*
  • They look great *NM*
  • Great stuff...... *NM*
• How close is Hugger Orange to Chevrolet engine orange? Is hugger too “red” or would it be close ? *NM*
  • Don't know if this helps but.... *NM* *PIC*
    • Is the one labeled “Chevy” their engine orange ? If need be I can just take a spoon sample of the hugger to my auto parts store and compare it to the Chevy engine orange *NM*
      • Yes that is Chevy engine orange. *NM*
        • Thanks sir!. *NM*
  • I think it's close enough... I use it all the time and it seems to be right under the hood. *NM*
    • thanks Frank, yeah, looking at Dave’s spoon test above the two look close enough for me. *NM*
• A couple of '66's pics
  • Those are nice. Think one of the hardest parts of modeling is getting those hoods to sit flat. *NM*
    • If you build curbsides (like I generally do), it's pretty easy to get hoods to sit flat!! *NM*
      • ;^) *NM*
  • Love the GTO.... antenna is a really nice touch. *NM*
• Has anyone built the AMT Surf Woodie and did you use the kits exhaust headers ? *NM*
  • this kit curb.............PICs
    • Yes. I see you managed to install the exhaust. Good job *NM*
    • Those double white stripe tires are a nice variation. *NM*
  • I built my own custom interpretation of the surf roadster version; molded in body, Richard Carroll tires...PICS
    • I thought the front tires were wide. Until I saw those rear tires. Holy moly! Those are KRAZY WIDE! I take it those aren't available anymore. *NM*
      • No, the originals aren't available anymore- they were made decades ago; you might find an occasional set on the auction place. These are actually resin copies made by a friend of mine, I got a bunch of them before he quit making them. *NM*
    • Really cool job! When you say you built the roadster version was there a separate kit or did you modify the wagon kit? Turned out great whichever it was. *NM*
      • Not a separate kit, the roadster is a possible option, as shown on the side of the box- I just did a few things with it, to make it a custom version of it. PIC
  • And the chassis is a bit of a model in itself. I used the kit headers as well. *NM* *PIC*
• June 6th 1944. Lest We Forget. *NM*
  • Amen to that! Not many D-Day vets around nowdays. *NM*
  • My dad was there... He's been gone 40 years and I still miss him... *NM*
    • Re: My dad was there... He's been gone 40 years and I still miss him...
  • Sah... LUTE! *NM*
• Good stuff ! *NM*
• (PICS) For 6,6.....One oldie built over 40 years ago, and two more recent non-mainstream '66 models
  • Nicely done *NM*
  • She's cute but those trucks are even prettier. Outstandingly clean and detailed. Super job. *NM*
  • Great detailing. Nice. *NM*
  • I built the Minori figure but not the tiller. *NM* *PIC*
  • Outstanding work! NM *NM*
• I love the red one with the deep dish Cragars! *NM*
• 1966s for 6-6
  • Very nice models. Always liked the '66 Impala. *NM*
  • Really nice work. Especially the Impala. With the right diorama it would be hard to tell from real. Great stuff. *NM*
  • Beautiful job on the '66 Impala coupe. Mother had a cinnamon red one back in the day. She loved it. *NM*
  • Nice line up... *NM*
  • nice group *NM*
• I like them all. Nice job on the pin stripes on the Impala *NM*
• Ok, let's do it. 66s PICs I had a lot more than I remembered and I am pretty some might be 67s.
  • Yeah, the orange Olds 442 is a '67. It has the low side trim. The '66 side trim is up at the body ridge line. The headlights and taillights are different, too. *NM*
    • Thanks for the info. Somewhere in the 80s with 4 kids my brain reset and I just forgot all the subtle differences of the 6o cars. *NM*
  • Those are all really nice. Great modeling and attention to detail. Represents a great deal of your time spent making really nice builds. Thanks for posting. *NM*
    • Thank you. *NM*
• Thanks, at least I'm close. *NM*
• Thanks *NM*
• Looking good! The Vette may be a '66. They had the 3 vertical indentions in the front fenders but no longer had the '65s two louvered vents between the door and the rear glass. It may just be they're not showing up very well in the pic. *NM*
  • That works out good. The Plymouth is a 64, the Vette a 66 so they average 65. *NM*
• A new project is in the works
  • I like it already. I think it's gonna be my favorite. *NM*
  • Organized and meticulous planning. As Col. Hannibal Smith of the "A Team" would say it, "I love it when a plan comes together." ;^) *NM*
  • Neat project, can't wait for more. *NM*
• A 25 for 65 *PIC*
  • Then I'm not gonna' tell you how gorgeous it is till' it's complete. lol *NM*
  • Dave, you've inspired me to get my recent issue of the kit started, tho' I'm going to chop the metal front axle so it doesn't show as much, your other mods are quite good & inspiring, a simple but really convincing kit, thanks. *NM*
  • Absolutely love this. I can't wait to see it finished! *NM*
  • Re: A 25 for 65...NICE!, those new front tires make a big difference to my eye. The attention to detail really shows in the build so far. *NM*
  • That circle template looks familiar! We had one in our drafting dept. Still have a smaller version of the same thing in the work shop. *NM*
    • You can't have TOO MANY templates.😎...PIC
      • DI see the name Pickett. They along with Deitzgen, and Kueffel and Esser made slide rules that were used back in the '60's before pocket calculators. How quaint! *NM*
        • Somewhere in high school I had to learn to use a slide rule. Anybody else?? *NM*
          • Used it all through college and early engineering practice. Introduced to a $300 HP calculator in the very early '70's. *NM*
            • Yes, I saw my first calculator in '73, or 74. They were TI, I believe. *NM*
          • Yeah, still have in my old briefcase from when I was an engineering major. Switched to art and graphic design and still have beaucoup templates, rulers, light table, etc. *NM*
            • Learned the slide rule in high school in '73, then in '74 everyone with any money had those HP calculators. School was still debating wheter to allow their use at that time. When I started college in '75 almost everyone had some kind of calculator. *NM*
          • My Chem III (organic) teacher banned calculators until the last term
  • NOW you show us how good it looks... just sold my kit at the last swap meet :) *NM*
• My '65 - Ford Galaxie Convertible inspired by Dave Kindig *LINK* *PIC*
  • You did some really nice work there Chris. *NM*
  • LOVE IT!!! *NM*
• Could someone please explain the front coilovers on this Fad-T? *PIC*
  • They are just like any other coil-over, except mounted sideways, and actuated by a series of levers. Not exactly a common setup, but that's not the only car built that way.
  • I can't explain it either. Looks like a fancy kind of sway bar to me. *NM*
  • F1 cars mount them horizontal. *NM* *PIC*
  • Think that T bucket front suspension style was popularised by Dan Woods in his original "Leg Show" cut down bucket from the early/mid 70's, the bracketry is known as a "bell crank" & is common on F1 suspensions & various crossram carby linkages. *NM*
  • Here is another one. *NM* *PIC*
    • Seems like full compression on one front wheel would move car sideways no? I guess not but Formula 1 cars don't deal with potholes. *NM*
      • If the springs touched each other, perhaps. But the springs act independently. The center piece between them does not move on this blue car , nor are the inboard ends connected together on the F1 car *NM*
        • Ahhh I see said the blind man. *NM*
• Love the Lola! *NM*
• For fans of vintage drag model kits...PICS
  • Now that's cool! *NM*
  • Cool. Very nice job. Seems like every car that hit the track with a Hemi set a new record. lol *NM*
  • I like that :-) *NM*
  • Cool! *NM*
  • Nice Work! I love the box art builds, yours is a stunner! *NM*
  • That's a beauty! *NM*
• Big step on my 1/1 scale 1923 T build..... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Looking really nice. *NM*
  • Fun ride! *NM*
  • Shotgun! I called it first. lol *NM*
• Thanks a lot for the pics, those sure tease you into wanting to build one. *NM*
• Really Nice! It's that kind of meticulous attention to detail that produces such nice creations. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• All really nice. Great attention to detail. Fine job. *NM*
• Does anyone make Mopar Slant 6 Performance parts? *NM*
  • Check with Texas 3D Customs. They make slant 6s with performance parts on them. 3 I believe. Also, look to be more detailed than kit motors. *NM*
    • What Jim said. I saw lots of engines, 4 of which had slant 6's with various intakes. Astounding quality. *NM*
  • I've got one of the Texas 3D slant six motors and it is nice. But if memory serves it is 1/24 scale. *NM*
  • XR6? *NM*
    • XR6 has a Weber setup that might not work depending on what car it's intended for. Revell '62 compact cars had /6 speed parts; basic engine isn't very good. Can't wait to see what happens when Atlantis gets Mopar licensing! *NM*
• Duplicolor?? *NM*
  • No. get a touch up bottle of urethane from the auto paint store, thin it down and shoot it through my airbrush. *NM*
• You hit a couple of my favorites in this batch... The Twig Ziggler Satellite and Venny's Vega.... Thanks! *NM*
• Cool stuff all around, but the Albert build is really special. *NM*
• Cliff nice to see the T70 built, I have built both the original IMC & Testors GT40's but the T70 was very uncommon here in Oz & being not a "Famous Ford " didn't get reissued by Testors, a real pity as Lola was the basis I thought of the original Ford GT. *NM*
• David....that is quite the collection! Cool....TB *NM*
  • And I can't wait for the new Mobius '65's to hit the shelves! *NM*
    • X2!!! *NM*
• oops! It's a day late. Thanks. *NM*
• Couple of '65s... *PICS*
  • Very nice work. *NM*
  • Love that wagon. Nice patina. *NM*
    • Agreed!! *NM*
  • Both excellent builds! *NM*
• A couple of 65's pics
  • Great builds. Nice attention to detail. *NM*
  • Bob, is that Corvette one of the Accurate Miniatures Grand Sports? I have a couple of those kits. *NM*
    • Rich, it is the Accurate Miniatures kit. Difficult build but thank goodness God invented Zap-a-Gap! *NM*
  • That Daytona is to die for... I love those cars even more than the AC Cobra which is saying a lot! *NM*
  • Fine work on two iconic cars! *NM*
  • Thanks for the compliments! *NM*
• Thanks Andy, looked at some tires in the recent reissued AMT Peterbilt wrecker and yep , they are 20s , thanks ! *NM*
• A 65 for 6-5 - new build!
  • Nice job on the grill. What did you do in particular? It does look real. *NM*
    • Details.....
      • A lot of work but well worth the effort. Could you have used the Molotow Chrome in place of the BMF on the headlight surrounds? *NM*
      • Thanks for explaining that. If I ever do another one will keep those changes in mind. *NM*
  • Ed...that is one sharp model. Big congrats....TIM *NM*
  • Nice realism. Great build. *NM*
  • That is one nice build. Nice touches on the reworking. *NM*
  • Precision workmanship *NM*
  • Stunning! *NM*
  • Very nicely done big Ford! *NM*
  • Really nice! The kit headlights are terrible... Too small and bugged out! Great upgrade. *NM*
• Moebius 1965 Comet - *NM* *PIC*
  • Very nice build. Great photography. *NM*
  • What Dan said. *NM*
  • x3 *NM*
• They were wearing masks way back then? *NM*
  • You betchum, Red Ryder. The Japanese winters are wet and cold, and the population is real suseptable to colds and other ailments, so I've been told, so, just about everybody wore masks. BUT, funny thing. In the bars and "clubs" nobody wore one. Only outside IIRC. Philippnes