Message Index

• Do any of the Mobius Ford pickups NOT have the huge bodyside moldings on the cab/bed? If I don't have to remove them, it would be great. *NM*
  • Nope, one cab in each series, all with the trim *NM*
  • They have the mid level trim on the bodys, Bill. The wide top level trim is seprate. *NM*
• Here is the latest on my most unusual build, Project Coronet Blue. Check it out.
• Well, today is finally Wednesday and we all know that's the one special day of the week set aside for Stream of Consciousness. It's your weekly burst of miscellany. *LINK*
  • Love me some miscellany. Thanks! *NM*
  • The boat in the dumpster...now that's a real hoot. *NM*
  • Apparently after Warf left the Enterprise he settled down to raise his family. *NM* *PIC*
  • "Sorry Bill but my bionic eye spots a non natural line there, there and there. You should talk to Rudy to get a bionic wig." *NM* *PIC*
  • Sorry if im out of touch but who are those people in the family type phot? Oh by the way i fired a real M16 in combat and it wasnt nearly as much fun. *NM*
• Thanks Matt & Dawn rcv'd package yesterday. Packaged better than a can of sardines! LOL. *NM*
• Would anyone have a line on a '73 style grille for an F100? *NM*
• (PICS) A couple more recently unearthed models, built over 20 years ago.......A Bussing and a Krupp
  • Nice neat clean work! *NM*
  • Nice work. Good to see them build since I have those on the shelf for someday. *NM*
  • Very Cool *NM*
  • Such neat workmanship! Seems like you build anything and everything, shy with the girls, huh, LOL! *NM*
  • Nice models, nicely photographed. Big models, expensive too back in the day. I bought them second hand. Who knows maybe later I'll get round to them. *NM*
• Has anybody used Fireball's F250 conversion on the Moebius 1970 F-100 4X4? I just got one of these kits (thanks for the great service Matt & Dawn) and was contemplating getting the conversion kit.
• Anyone know if all Boyd Coddington 55 Nomad were molded in red. *NM*
  • Supposedly the ones that included glue and paint were molded in color *NM*
• A week or so ago someone asked about using JB Weld for a filler......pics.....
  • Thx., have to try that. *NM*
• '69 Firebird. .....PIX. .......
  • WOW!!! *NM*
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • Sleek :-) *NM*
  • Nice...great detail! *NM*
  • It looks great! Nice detail! *NM*
  • 100% wow - superb build! *NM*
  • Beautiful build! *NM*
  • Wow!!! *NM*
  • Nice execution. *NM*
• O K, I'm slowly coming back to building. I can finally sit somewhat comfortably at the bench to build again. So, here it is, first build post surgery. .......... *PICS* ..........
  • Very Nice!!! *NM*
  • Looks real nice. Glad to see your back. *NM*
  • I just noticed that the window insert unit is off. I'll fix that tonight. *NM*
  • Sharp looking Maverick! *NM*
  • Wow, that's pretty. Welcome back! *NM*
  • Nice to see a stock Grabber. Way to get back in the saddle! *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • Very nice! I wish one of the model companies would do a 302 Maverick Grabber kit. *NM*
  • You didn't miss a beat! *NM*
  • Looking good! Neat work on those stripes! *NM*
  • I like it a lot, but then again I am a Ford guy! *NM*
• Here is the latest installment on my Project Dynamic. Check it out!
  • Re: Here is the latest installment on my Project Dynamic......Just one point. The tri power should be turned the other way with the float bowls toward the front of the engine. Love your combination of colors *NM*
    • The manifold was just mocked up to check for fit and effect. At that point the engine wasn’t even painted gold yet. *NM*
• Here is the latest on my Project Turbinaro. I've gotten a lot done since the last time I posted an update on this model.
  • Yes it is................ VERY VERY NICE *NM*
  • Re: Here is the latest on my Project Turbinaro......Aqua with a gold interior? Love the color combo. Would never have thought it would look that good *NM*
  • Ditto on the colors! *NM*
• EVERY JUST FELL TOGETHER.... Started with loosing the windows out of my 64 Olds hardtop and with some extra parts for the 64 Olds conv. PICS and thanks for looking
  • EVERYTHING *NM*
  • Reading my mind, for sure... grabbed mine to do just that with a goat
    • Or whip those parts on a newer issue...cover up that windshield wiper engraving and hide the newer interior at the same time! *NM*
      • Correctomundo! *NM*
  • Interesting and good looking project. *NM*
• Pic found - '64-5 A Body Factory Custom *LINK*
• Soooo... is the Galaxie Craftsman shown on the Japanese site a go deal - apart from the Drag Combo? *NM*
  • The 64 Ford will be available separately .......-> *PIC*
    • So this is confirmed - cool. *NM*
    • I found the same release info on a canadian distributor site... *NM*
    • I'm guessing it will be a reissue of the repaired/restored tooling
      • Or... with the Modified Stocker '64
    • At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it'd be more cool with the annual's optional parts *NM*
  • the Japanese site? *NM*
• What's this rumour about a Revell 67-72 C10? *NM*
  • It would be a very, very smart move if they have the license, and Moby isn't there already
    • There's another group that's saying its already on the books and developed. Just no test shots yet. *NM*
      • As big or bigger than '32 Ford, IMHO *NM*
  • That was being looked at by a number of companies. *NM*
  • I'd certainly go for a few more '67 C-10s... I still have a mint untouched one, I did have two but gave one to buddy Cliff because he still has the 1:1 he bought new when we were just out of College in 1967... *NM*
• 1966 Valiant Speedster Completed! PIX
  • It really works - I like it! *NM*
  • Cool!!! *NM*
  • Wow, that really works! The squared off edges of the kit bits match nicely and are set off even better by the dark upper! Good work *NM*
  • (Slapping forehead *why didn't I think of that*) Seriously diggin' it... VERY cool, Tom!!!! *NM*
  • It looks really natural, like an updated version of a 60s concept car. Nice! *NM*
  • Thank you everyone! *NM*
  • Came out really nice. *NM*
• 64 Olds Cutlass Conv. **PICS**
  • Nice! Love the 3/4 rear view, nice and low! Another use for that ‘65 GTO roof, got a couple for some conversion planned long ago then lost in time *NM*
  • Looks Good! *NM*
  • Nice work and love the color. What is it? *NM*
• Excellent tour. I want to do that someday, if ever the border opens up. Thanks for sharing *NM*
• Sheepwagon *PICS*
  • Baaaaaaaaaaeutiful! *NM*
  • Always a favorite.... That model came to mind when I ran across this little gem at the Scrap Drive a few years back..... *NM* *PIC*
  • Very neat! *NM*
• Part request- Monogram 29 Ford RPU cab molded in RED *pic*
  • Looks like you're doing a resto on a Boss A-Bone.... I hardly ever run across those.... Could be a tough score. *NM*
    • Marty, it is from the BaB. The cab I have is pretty messed up. Hoping someone has a cab sitting in their parts box somewhere. Fingers crossed. *NM*
      • I have a couple of them, in original box and at least one spare I think. *NM*
        • Would you be willing to part with the spare cab? let me know :) *NM*
  • Would you be willing to part with the spare cab? *NM*
• What are the difference between a 71 & 72 GTO? *NM*
  • One year? Come on, you know someone was going to say this! *NM*
  • Here ya go. *NM* *LINK*
    • Thanks Tom!! Just the small stuff so the 72 can be back dated to a 71 not looking for stock going to pro tour, *NM*
      • The vent behind the front wheelwell is the only thing that jumps out at the viewer. That's how I've always told the difference at a glance. *NM*
    • That's great, Tom! *NM*
• Does anyone know of a kit that could donate an uptop for the reissued '64 Olds convertible? Really wishing Round2 had tooled up an uptop for the kit. *NM*
  • I was thinking either the Polar Lights ‘64 GTO convertible or the AMT ‘66 Oldsmobile 442 ? I haven’t gotten the ‘64 yet though. *NM*
    • PL seems like it is about 1/24 or so; the '66 may be a better place to start *NM*
      • I just compared my PL '64 hardtop [I don't have a cvt,] to an AMT '65. Not really much difference in size. PL roof is 1mm wider but without the Olds or a PL for comparison, it might be about right. *NM*
  • Irv Arter had good results modifying the hardtop from the 65 GTO kit. *NM*
    • Annuals and Tiger Box (perhaps others prior to the modified stocker) had a textured roof
  • See my above post for my up top on the 64 *NM*
  • Here's what the '64 Olds kit looks like with just the unmodified AMT 1965 GTO roof positioned in place....good start for a convertible up-top - see Irv's post for mods to further improve the appearance....TIM *PIC*
• Just what kind of race car is the Amt 1964 Olds convertible supposed to be? *NM* *PIC*
  • A fun one! Maybe factory experimental for the era or precursor to funny car *NM*
    • No matter what it is it's my next build *NM*
  • I have an idea for a road racer...... *NM*
  • I'm suprised someone isn't already trying to drop it over the AMT Allison Thunderbird chassis *NM*
  • Put some discs on the wheels and head for the salt flats? *NM*
  • A "hot" racing version? *NM*
  • There was an Olds F-85 show car pic posted online a while ago - maybe FB?
    • This one. Looking at this pic, I didn't realize the rear fenders LOOKED that long! *PIC*
  • Similar AWB build seen at Sven's World of Wheels... *LINK* *PIC*
    • seems to use parts leftover from their rare 1964 Olds Funny Car Kit *NM*
      • Might've got it backwards -so, Dean Jeffries designs some custom pats in 1964 to go in the box, then they're recycled for the AWB issue in 1967. Body was modified, so they retool for the current issue *NM*
        • AWB kit uses the canopy and optional hood from the annual kit, but still used the stock trim pieces (front bumper was altered a bit). The new kit still includes the altered front bumper (new bumpers were created along with the new body) *NM*
  • I thought mine was a salt flats racer back in 1964.Lots of "race car: models back then weren't, and there were lots of concept and "custom" cars..... *PIC*
• PIF: custom wheels & tires (aka DONK) from Revell 1970 Pontiac Firebird kit #4489 (current issue 1/24th). Can't afford Canadian postage, sorry. *NM*
  • That's why I don't do PIFs anymore. too many people can't afford the postage to send to Canada. In fact, in light of the postage increases in the last few years, maybe we should just forget it entirely. *NM*
    • Even domestic US postage is out of control. I used to freely send out parts, but when it got to be $6-10 I became selective! *NM*
    • How much is postage to Burpee St? *NM*
      • Depends from where Steve. If it's from Bear Island, it might break both of us. LOL *NM*
  • Got an email response--they're taken. *NM*
• HELP! I need the instructions for Testors 1/2 scale Harley Davidson Visible twin cam 88 *NM*
  • Check your email and see if that is what you are seeking *NM*
• Only 3 weeks left! Don't wait until the last minute . . . or worse yet, miss it entirely! *LINK*
  • Hey, Dan. I just signed up but I don't see anything indicating how photos get sent like last year. *NM*
    • Charlie, We received your registration and your entry fee payment early this morning (took last night off). The Registration Team will issue Entry Numbers today and send the Entry Submission package - probably today but no later than tomorrow. Glad you're participating!!
      • Will be looking for it! Thanks. *NM*
• Matt & Dawn, thank you for getting my kits to me so quickly! *NM*
• Have there been any new kit anouncements lately? Like, Moebius or AMT? any news of new pickups? Anything? :D *NM*
  • Pic of the '64 Galaxie Craftsman turned up on a Euro site
    • Pics of the Moebius '64 Nova Gasser test shot have been shown. *NM*
    • The Cal Drag Combo (Galaxie, Falcon, Trailer) is scheduled for this summer *NM*
  • I mentioned the Revell 1/24 Jag E-type convertible yesterday. *NM*
  • Waiting for the Heller Renault Estaffette to show up. *NM*
  • new tooling AMT International Transtar COE July *NM*
  • You need to be listening to the Model Car Podcast as we talk about new releases virtually every episode. *NM*
    • I've been listening from time to time. Great job BTW! *NM*
      • Thanks. *NM*
• My poor old Mercury. *PIC*
  • Bullseye! Great patina...love the build. *NM*
  • Where did you get that boom-box? *NM*
    • Ditto that question *NM*
    • I think it came from Thingiverse. I sized it and printed it. Cool huh? *NM*
  • Very cool build sir! *NM*
  • Came out very nice and great first attempt cause it looks like you have done it 100 times already! *NM*
  • I think it's actually a 413, but I love your build! *NM*
    • I believe you're likely correct. The instructions said optional 426 engine, but I just ran with it. *NM*
• Buuuuuuut - you can replicate the "Battle Bird" engine with the '25T Lincoln Covers and '40 Sedan Algon Injectors
• Haven't seen Frank here for awhile, hope he's okay? *NM*
  • I spoke with him the other day he is fine and really busy so hes taking a break from the board.. wait till he shows a couple of items he has in the works.... *NM*
    • Thanks Bruce. *NM*
    • Should Marty be concerned? **SMALL PIC**
      • Nah.... I'm in the loop as to what he's working on. *NM*
• Nice build Dave. *NM*
• Why? Looks like maybe he scooped up some of those white lines running down the center of the road.
  • Ha......Ha Ha 🤢 *NM*
• Are the mag wheels in the F-85 olds a copy of a real wheel *NM*
  • These? I don't think so. *NM* *PIC*
    • think again Bill. *PIC*
      • looks close to me *NM*
        • Those are "close"? Either the box art is totally wrong, or somebody's vision is really failing. *NM*
          • The box art isn't very close , , ,and yes, you may need new glasses. *PIC*
            • The 1:1 concept car was a restyled '63 F-85. The '64 kit's custom parts are inspired by the '63 concept *NM*
              • Wow, you weren't kidding (LINK INSIDE) *NM*
                • Not seeing the link... *NM*
                  • Sorry, helps if you put the lable and URL in the correct boxes...try this... *NM* *LINK*
            • About 55% close. They certainly are not the same wheels A half-assed copy maybe? *NM*
              • Bill you're so full of *NM*
                • So 2nd opinions are not allowed here anymore? What makes you judge and jury? *NM*
                  • Bill, you're entitled to your opinion. But it's wrong. *NM*
                    • Wrong because YOU say so? Like I said, you have appointed yourself judge and jury. *NM*
• Box art and preview on their website... *PIC*
  • Harry and Meghan driving to the airport to escape the swells at the palace!
    • I imagine she’d be doing the driving, LOL! *NM*
• The '70 Bonneville will have everything but the vent windows
• If it WASNT part of the plan, it should have been!
• Yeah, because junior high schoolers always have an eye out for someone else's mom.🤭🙄 *NM*
• I really like that '36 Jaguar SS 100. At 1/32 scale, what are the wheels, headlight covers, and grille mesh - washed plastic, cast metal, photo etch, or what? And how did you do the louvers? Is the hood brass? All are amazing, especially at that scale. *NM* *PIC*
  • Hi Bill, In its day, the Jag model was quite sophisticated......
    • Thanks for the info. I guess that level of materials and partial pre-assembly, like the wire wheels parts, is too much to ask for in the current 1/25 kits but it sure would be nice to get that level of realism in them. Accurate Miniatures kits of the Corvette GS race cars
• Your Dodge looks great! I do not know if that color combo is stock, but if not, it should have been. Nice! The wheelcovers are similar to the aftermarket variation 1:1s I had on my '61 Chevy back in the early '60s, but my checker spaces were white. *NM*
• DAVID DALE you have an email from me. *NM*
• Thanks Dave! *NM*
• Your precision of detail on those is amazing. Renault Dauphines have shown up in 1/25-1/24 here a couple of times, but that is the first 1/32 I have seen. Neighbors across the street in my west Texas hometown had a blue one for their daughter, who was the same age as one *PIC*
• Oh man, I loved working on my cars back in the day but nothing to THAT extreme! Looks like a lotta work AND fun! Great to see it coming along so well. Please continue to keep us posted on progress. *NM*
• Great pics! Thanks for sharing. My family took a vacation tour loop through the western states when I was in high school. That pic of the Tetons is great, but in person you are driving on this flat land for miles and then the sheer mass of the Tetons form this incredible
• Third! *NM*
• Brooks Moses asked about where to find a Cummins 5.9 file for 3D printing *NM* *LINK*
  • Got it. Thanks for tracking that down for me! *NM*
• Not exactly the same, but I've been musing about building one of these out of a fifties or sixties car - apparently they weren't uncommon back in the day *LINK* *PIC*
  • Poor old Merc.... That just makes me sad! *NM*
  • Ken Hamilton's next award.... *NM*
    • True, it's got Ken written all over it *NM*
  • I built one quite a while ago using the Revell 57 Caddy and the AMT Open Road camper. *NM*
  • That's awesome!!! *NM*
• Richard has since purchased and restored a Lorraine Deitrich and his wife Annie drives the JAP powered GN at hill climbs and such. Simply an amazing car. *NM*
• OT: Another model I just finished. *PIC*
  • Looks o/k from here.....at least 5'.........what is it or is it a what if?. *NM*
  • Looks like Dr. Quest's plane. *NM*
    • The Dragonfly. Dr Quest’s plane. I might have to find one as I enjoyed the Johnny Quest cartoon. *NM*
  • Looks good to me!!! *NM*
  • The Moebius kit is five foot, not 5 inches?! *NM*
  • Many years ago I was asked to build a model of a 747 for a trade show...
• Dan Cater: Here's a few paper models I've been working on, not even close to level of the dude doing the motorcycles. Plus it doesn't help that I have the attention span of a magpie. Oh there's something new and shiny over there, got'a go. *PIC*
  • Amazing work! *NM*
• Question about the Johan 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass: Is the bumper seperate from the grille? *NM*
  • No. *NM*
• '59 and '59 Customs for 5/8 and 5/9 *PIC*
  • True to the period! Well done. *NM*
  • The 59 is fresh money - where are those chrome reverse from? *NM*
  • Forgot how smooth that '59 looked *NM*
• Great job in a smaller scale. *NM*
• BruceKim--sent you an email. *NM*
• Re: So who is going to build it??? Super Bugger, here's the one I did last year. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Well done!! *NM*
• This is for anyone but is aimed at Wayne Hulsey. *NM* *LINK*
  • This is just INSANE!!! Words fail me! *NM*
    • That IS insane! WOWSERS *NM*
  • Thought I might have to duck! Thanks, it was posted on the papermodelers site recently. Here's a BMW S10000 RR by him. *NM* *LINK*
  • OMG!! *NM*
  • That is certainly amazing and some good ideas for scratchbuilding extra parts for our models in thin styrene! *NM*
  • I don't believe this! I saw it, but it is unfathomable to me...what talent...what tenacity... *NM*
• A 59 for 5/9 *PIC*
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • Ditto!!! *NM*
  • Another great case of a kit perceived as "not the greatest" coming out right and looking good *NM*
  • Looks really great, but "orange explosion"?? *NM*
    • The Demolition Darby saga *PIC*
      • A whole new meaning for painters of the term "overspray"! Since the house did not burn down and no one was hurt I guess in a weird way you were lucky, but oh man! What a disaster! But hey, the Cougar turned out great. *NM*
  • IMO, before the new-tool '58/'59 the best of the iced-out C2s in scale
• Let me see. Junior High, you say? Oh, NOW, I remember, Junior High--------1951. Sept. of '51? HIGH SCHOOL!! Black Leather jackets, switch blades, and enough grease on your hair, you could "slide" from L.A. to 'Frisco!! You "kids" haven't a CLUE about Junior High!! L.O.L. *NM*
• I love Utah and go there as often as possible, thanks for the photos! *NM*
• I didn't know anyone could build one of those Lindberg classics that nice! Wow! *NM*
• Nice to see an Albert-related model back in the mix *NM*
• Those little Gunze Sangyo kits were actually quite nice and fun to build.... I built the '59 Impala and the Caddy back in the mid-80's....
• I have one of the re-issue '59 Dodge kits that I would love to do something with..... I'm really put off by the thought of doing all that foiling though! *NM*
  • Meant to include that I love your Dodge.... VERY nice!!!! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! Foiling '50's cars can be a tad time consuming! lol *NM*
• All very nice... Is it weird that I am most enamored with the '91 Chevy stepside? *NM*
• My 59's for 5/9.... Yeah, you've seen them before.... *PICS*
  • FUN FUN FUN!! *NM*
  • Never get tired of seeing that Allison funny car/59 Wagon! *NM*
  • Marty....was that 1979 NSRA contest run by Bob Butterley? Fun times....thanks for posting...TIM *NM*
    • You're asking me to really dig deep into the old memory bank, there Tim... But that name does sound familiar. *NM*
      • Re: You're asking me to really dig deep into the old memory bank, there Tim... But that name does sound familiar.
  • That Elky has me doing wheelies. Cool batch, Marty *NM*
  • Cool looking bunch. Please finish that Edsel. *NM*
  • Way to go Marty!! *NM*
  • Having a carny barker exhibiting the Allison powered Ford wagon is perfect. I bet he has a LOT of superlatives in his pitch! ;^) *NM*
  • Details on that bad news Lincoln with the Edsel Schmedsel *NM*
• Cool build! *NM*
• Very sharp build! *NM*
• Nice Lincoln! Dig that krazy kustom! *NM*
• Suggestions wanted:Building a work Jeep for sand dune / beach use. Any ideas for better tires?
  • Satco used to make some Desert Duelers that would be ideal. Can find them on ebay occasionally. *NM* *PIC*
    • IIRC Scenes Unlimited still make those tires and correctly casts them as directional... The originals weren't. *NM*
      • I dont believe Bridgestone Desert Dueler tires were ever directional. *NM* *LINK*
      • Ray, you may be thinking of Ground Hawgs. They were directional but only had lettering on one side which was a problem when mounting on the other side of vehicle (no lettering). My resolution sand off lettering. *NM*
        • Sorry guys, Rich is right... Memory fade... BTW Rich, did you get my email? *NM*
          • So the real point: does Garage Scenes make the Satco DDs or was that some other random tire? *NM*
            • sorry, meant Scenes Unltd not Garage Scenes. *NM*
  • The rear paddle tires from the Manx dune buggy, or all four from the Hogan's Heros Jeep. *NM*
    • Or the Ground Hawgs from the Dodge Ramcharger, the ones from the Revell Mad Mudder Blazer. *NM*
  • Knowing nothing about it myself but taking a guess...what about the all terrrain tires in either the Gear Hustler El Camino (2 of them) or in the Crew Chief Blazer (not sure how many)? I'm not sure what era they're from, but they don't look "new" *NM*
  • Sometimes I look through everything I own to find just the right tire. I'm not always successful. I get off-road tires various places including diecasts. Just a couple styrene kit sources inside...PICS
    • Don't know how much (or if) this will help, but... Check the rack of pull-back motorized toys at the dollar store, CVS, etc
• Cool! Time travel! *NM*
• Thank you! *NM*
• Such a neat photograph! The car’s nice too, great colour scheme and still looks fresh after 25 years! *NM*
• I heard the coupe windshield may have been a compromise, using the shorter convertible windshield. I’d like to see the 2+2 with its unique roofline *NM*
• My contribution for 5/9
  • Oldie but a goodie! *NM*
  • I agree!!! *NM*
  • Some of the late '50s luxury cars were real land yachts! Your Imperial is a fine example. *NM*
• Amazing survivors, with such neat paint and trim work *NM*
• Nice build and thanks for posting *NM*
• Nice, ambulances had style back then! *NM*
• Nice progress, looking good! *NM*
• Was nice to see a Henry J with stock rear wheel wells. I wish the Model had that option also. *NM*
• Yes, especially thrilling when you make a left hand turn in front of an oncoming (white) van, from the right. *NM*
• I like "The Three Marketeers" logo, hadn't seen that but I do remember when that model was being built and wishing there was a 1/25 AMT version. *NM*