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• NEED ARTICLE: Car Modeler, Feb/Mar 1996, #36. "Scratchbuilding a boom rig" Happy to pay for copy or whole issue. *NM*
  • I have a full collection of the Car Modeler magazine in storage, I'll see if I can find the issue and get you a copy. *NM*
    • I have every issue too... If Steve can't find it I'll go searching too but I'm kind of busy right now. *NM*
• I know this question has been asked numerous times
  • Yes, Norm is still in business, but I know he lost his guy that did his photo-etch stuff for him. *NM*
    • Thank you Steve A! Where can I buy his “ stuff”? *NM*
      • If you do Facebook, there is a Replicas and Miniatures page. It’s a fans of, not Norms page. Under files there is the current catalog. He no longer accepts credit or PayPal, only cheque or money order. *NM*
      • E-mail is [email protected] for catalog, or 410-768-3548. Been dealing with Norm for 25+ years. Great guy, outstanding quality, stands behind his stuff. *NM*
      • I'll try emailing you a copy of the latest catalog he sent me recently. *NM*
• Finished PICs I call this my 3 hour build. I am guessing that is about how long it took in total time over the last week or so. This kit was included with 5 others I bought for $55 which I was going to sell at our upcoming contest. Well this one had been painted so I
  • Nice - was the roll cage included with that kit? I'm guessing it's an AMT? *NM*
    • Yes, it's AMT but no roll bar. It came from my parts box. *NM*
  • Did the rear of the interior change color? I'm confused. *NM*
    • That is some hokey magic with the way the camera picked up the light. The floor is black and the sides are white. Just an optical confusion. *NM*
• TIME TO DO... some parts hauling especially with tracks opening across the Mid-West. New addition to my shop trucks. PIX and thanks for looking.
  • Very clean build ! :-) *NM*
  • Lookin' good, Frank! *NM*
  • Pretty slick... hope there's no paw prints in the paint ! *NM*
  • Nice one Frank! Did you do anything to the ride height? *NM*
    • No except I had to put a small block on the body at the rear cause the body kept falling in. *NM*
• AMT 1964 Malibu SS (Chevelle) *PIC*
  • Is that on the shelf's now? *NM*
    • It's planned for this year I believe but I don't know when. It one of those curbside kits they are cleaning up I think. *NM*
  • I built this one a few years ago, can't wait to get a new kit and do another one. '64 was the coolest Chevelle to me. *NM* *PIC*
    • Me too, always preferred the cleaner grille. *NM*
    • I agree about cool...my first car was a '64 non SS Chevell. I think there is a resin version out there, but I forget who has it. *NM*
  • I can't wait for this one! Wonder if Revell will bring out their '65 any time soon? *NM*
• The "Arter Rake" LIVES!!! *NM*
• 57 Ford wagon. **PICS**
  • I like the Official Use Only plate better... it is more fitting with the front placard. ;^) *NM*
  • How neat is that! *NM*
  • That looks fantastic! *NM*
  • Weathering game is tight! Really nice... *NM*
  • Well done weathering! Looks very real. *NM*
• 65 Dodge van. **PICS**
  • Screaming early to mid-70's "Keep on Truck-in" *NM*
• MPC 67 GTO. **PICS**
  • I'm curious as to how you did the tarp/cover. *NM*
    • Tissue separtated into single ply, lay on car brush on Elmer's glue, dry overnight *NM*
      • Thanks *NM*
  • An everything in the box build... Ha Ha Ha !!! *NM*
  • Love the detail... especially the Chevy Rally wheel. *NM*
  • Very creative :-) *NM*
• 63 Ford F-100 short bed. **PICS**
  • Nice!! *NM*
  • That didn't take long for someone to make it a short bed. Well done. *NM*
    • Agreed *NM*
  • Excellent! *NM*
  • That came out great. Making the panel lines match on the sides - wow *NM*
  • Nice work shortening the bed. Looks factory. *NM*
  • Nice stance... great work! *NM*
• 78 Dodge service truck **PICS**
  • Love the Frankenstein assortment of body parts and the many details. *NM*
  • What a great build and execution of parts. *NM*
    • Corr-ect-omund....Excellent subject and effort. *NM*
  • Very cool and loaded with extras inside and out! *NM*
  • Hellcat V8 because - you know - we're on a beer run LOL *NM*
• First version Little Red Wagon. **PICS**
  • Very, very nice! *NM*
  • Nice build and did not know about the first versions not being wheel standers. *NM*
  • You don't see that version built..... Glad you did that Irv I'm loving it. *NM*
  • That and the McEwen Barracuda had issues with asphalt. *NM*
• My first diorama 59 Caddie **PICS**
  • That is too cool! *NM*
  • Terrific diorama! Great dramatic pic, too. But... no Arter rake?? ;^) *NM*
  • What Jessie said X2. *NM*
  • You've been hiding all those. Diggin it. *NM*
  • Very cool and that'll be my screensaver for awhile, nice photo! *NM*
    • Great Idea. It makes a fantastic backdrop for my computer. *NM*
  • Wow :-) *NM*
• Uncertain T 3D printed **PICS**
  • Wicker top? Fun ride. *NM*
  • Nice cute little package. *NM*
  • Certainly cool *NM*
• I have an OLD bottle of Model Master aluminum paint that is very thick. What can I safely thin it out with? Thanks. *NM*
  • Testors lacquer thinner if you can find any. *NM*
  • I'm assuming that its enamel....I'd try a drop or two with some minreal turpentine or enamel thiners...lacquer thinners as suggested would also work but I'd try whatever just on a drop to start with. *NM*
  • Another vote for lacquer thinner.... I just use the cheap hardware store stuff to thin old enamels. Never had any issues. *NM*
• 51 Henry J 3D printed **PICS**
  • Very nice build, especially the color. Looks like the work was worth it. *NM*
  • Very cool! *NM*
  • I like the color, which paint did you use? *NM*
    • Createx 5341 pearl plum *NM*
  • Very nice clean build. *NM*
• Trying out some new paint I came across - *PIC*
  • Cool - what clear did you use? *NM*
    • I use a Polyurethane clear out of a can. But I imagine any clear would work. *NM*
  • Neat! Always nice to have more paint choices. *NM*
  • Actually the metallic looks more to scale then a lot of other paints on the market. I'll have to give it a try *NM*
  • Thanks for the info. *NM*
• Matt and Dawn. Any word on the Charger Police car or the C8 'vette? *NM*
  • Round2 is saying end of March for the Charger. *NM*
    • Thanks. *NM*
• After seeing Dave's Flying Dutchman build (awesome build!), I'm wondering if the molds have survived and if it could be issued again. *NM*
  • As a Funny Car, yes. I would love to see it too! *NM*
• When I worked at Chrysler, I worked with Bob Lutz quite a few times. Interesting guy......
• An idea... *PICS*
  • This will be interesting to see when done. *NM*
  • Looks like a natural for you. Would look perfect sitting next to the "Cowboy Cadillac". Looking forward to seeing it done. *NM*
  • Re: An idea... It ain't no Cowboy Cadillac *NM*
  • Nope--it's got a bumper sticker that says "Official Indian Truck." *NM*
  • Lots of sanding to remove the heavy molding detail on the cab. Sounds fun! *NM*
    • And I don't have to worry about whether it's perfect! There's not a straight panel on that truck. *NM*
  • Rez Dog comes to life in scale. A great companion to your Cowboy Cadillac. Then you'll need to do a Dodge! *NM*
  • Terry, is your last photo the new '63 release or a Moebius? *NM*
    • Not Terry, but I'd say it's a Moebius 'cuz the AMT is molded in white. *NM*
      • Safe bet. Thanks, *NM*
      • Easy to tell the difference... *PIC*
    • Moebius '66 F-100 4X4. *NM*
  • I also have the Fireball suspension conversion you mentioned, and it is very detailed, and very cool. *NM*
• MPC Flying Dutchman F/C...PICS
  • That's a beauty! *NM*
  • Squeaky clean build. Can the body be tilted back/open to view the motor?? *NM*
    • Sorry, should have included a pic or two- here you go- ...PICS
      • Nice clean-up of the parting line on the scoop sides. Did you use Revell chrome spray on it? *NM*
        • Yes. I've always tried to clean up the mold lines, which can be terrible on blower scoops; but that Revell spray is marvelous, just makes things perfect! *NM*
  • Super nice!! I'm still bummed that MPC destroyed the Charger III molds to make that kit. *NM*
    • Found a boxart side panel. That was a unique vehicle that was Hemi powered. Wild spoiler brakes! *PIC*
      • Found one and built it last year.....pics....
  • Too cool! *NM*
  • Super nice build of one of the wildest funny cars ever *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
• I know there are modelers here that like trains - *PIC*
  • I am but I don't see a pic or further info. *NM*
  • I can see it, I don't know anything about it, but it kinda looks like a an early version of a Trackmobile....
  • Interesting...what is it's function? (Don't know very much about trains.) *NM*
    • Yard switcher.....limited to 1 or 2 cars from what I read. *NM*
  • Thats right Bruce....I havn't been able to see your pics then I can see this train pic....lol....I caught 6 trains a day to & from work for 11yrs....am not really into trains now...lol. *NM*
  • Here is an operational version in O Gauge / 1:45 scale. *LINK*
    • That is cool ! :-) *NM*
• Why is it so high up like a 4x4? That can’t be good for aero down the big end. *NM*
  • The early gasser sat that way in an effort to get the weight transferred to the rear tires. Usually they sat higher in the front than the rear.
• OT, sorta. Off the bench... *PICS*
  • LOVE that metal finish. What did you use and how did you apply it, please? *NM*
    • On the Razor Crest? I started with...
      • Thanks so much, Terry. Got some Rub & Buff--never tried it. Does it "handle" well after you've buffed it? *NM*
        • I try not to, but it seems to be doing okay when I do have to handle it. No fingerprints so far... *NM*
  • You nailed it on the Landmaster. Just like in the movie :-) *NM*
  • Yep! This is the way! *NM*
  • Weathering on the e Landmaster is perfect! *NM*
  • Pretty Cool! I admire your persistence on what by your own admission was a difficult build...Me...I would have just boxed it up never to see the light of day again. Nice Work! *NM*
• '69 Thunderbird custom convertible project , , ,[PICS]
  • This is gonna be KOOL!!! *NM*
  • Way to go, Steve! *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • Now that looks like a cool project, keep us posted, I love progress pics. Pick a color yet? *NM*
    • I'm thinking a candy plum color. *NM*
  • Off to a great start... Looks like it could have been a proposed design study. *NM*
  • Great! Love it. Those '67-8 chassis are a bear
    • Neat project, have no doubt you'll nail it! I'm not sure I've ever seen that kit built other than the occasional "Allison in Wonderland" version. *NM*
      • Thanks. I have finished another one about 5 years ago. , , [PICS] *PIC*
    • I really want to see what I cam do with this chassis Bob. I already have it back in one piece. Plus, not sure if the '71 chassis will work with this interior bucket. It seems to be deeper but I haven't compared them. *NM*
  • Always like seeing what you're building. Please post progress when you can. *NM*
• Do the AMT 55 Bel air and the 55 Nomad share the same chassis? ....or close enough anyway? *NM*
  • I think it is the same. Can't get to mine to check, but 99% sure. We will find out if it's not!!! *NM*
  • Mostly the same except for the section behind the rear axle. Wagons are different there then sedans and hardtops. *NM*
  • The spare tire lies flat in the Nomad. The fuel tank is crescent shaped to go around the tire well. *NM*
  • The kit piece changes somewhere forward of the rear wheels. Close examination will reveal the exact spot *NM*
  • '55 chassis differences inside......PIC
    • Here's the sedan chassis out of the box before crossmember add....PIC
      • OK, thanks guys. I have both kits but the parts are kind of mixed . it looks like my sedan has the straight axle from the Nomad under it.
        • There have been two versions of the sedan; one included the Nomad's drag front axle setup, unplated *NM*
          • I built the AMT '55 sedan as a gasser many years ago and used the Revell '56 Nomad chassis, fit right in. *NM*
          • Do you recall which of the issues had the Nomad straight axle parts?
            • The ones called "street machine". Those have the drag parts but no stock version *NM*
              • You would have thought that Round2 would create new box art for the gasser version given the re-issue of the Revell "Bad Man" kit that isn't the "Bad Man" gasser. and the way it seems to be selling
                • Tooling is presently tied up with the Nomad reissue *NM*
              • Okay, thanks, I know what to look for now. *NM*
• Hmm, I do have a couple 32 Chevy projects floating around the ol' noggin. *NM*
• unbelievable... *NM*
• Who knew that could look so good in green!
• Was it the bean-counters that neutered the styling of the GTO (Holden Monaro) when they brought it over here? *NM*
• Finished A Chaparral 2J PICS
  • I always thought the idea behind this car was very innovative. *NM*
  • I had forgotten about these cars. Cool...thanks for the memory. *NM*
  • Traction was the issue then - very innovative
  • Very nice.... Too bad that there was never a mainstream kit available of that car.
• YAY!!! Somebody remembered to slice through the decals at panel lines, and a real sharp build to boot. *NM*
• There is a guy on Youtube that already did it.....
• Really cool stuff on the tables! Diggin it all, but liking the custom work and the wheel tire combo on the red Willys. *NM*
• He was right - 100%
  • Especially about Jurgen Schrempp *NM*
• Is there any bright finish on either grille? Would it make sense to separate it and strip it? *NM*
  • All the shiny stuff is on the hood edge and the edge of the front fenders, Grille is just argent and flat black. I have no idea how you'd neatly paint this, but Dave did a darn good job on his. *NM* *PIC*
  • Grill is white plastic in the kit, not chrome. *NM*
    • Re: Grill is white plastic in the kit, not chrome.
    • Typically what I'd do is first paint it with the semi-gloss silver/argent. This should be an enamel, or real lacquer paint. Make sure it is fully cured. Then do the black with acrylic paint. If you go outside the lines with the
      • Windex will cut most acrylic overspray without harming the base *NM*
• Scouts are getting some heat with collectors, saw one LS swapped (what isn't?) on YT - may have been the prior generation. Really cool build you have there! *NM*
  • Speaking of LS swaps, I opened up a curbside Range Rover to add a 3D crate motor: *NM* *PIC*
    • Killer engine, Dennis...killer detail. *NM*
  • Blow up one, swap in another. *NM*
• Amazing! Even better if they can "edit" the figure . . . I need to lose 50 pounds. *NM*
  • I'm in! *NM*
• Those are pretty neat vehicles for rough terrain and hunting without the bulk of some utility "jeeps". Nice work. *NM*
• A great show and great coverage with fine pics! Thanks! *NM*
• Where do you find those fasteners used to put promos and the old screw-bottom kits together? *NM*
  • I have a couple of AMT ones that you can have for free. Send me a PM.
  • I see that they come on eBay every so often... *NM*
  • The old self-tapping slot heads are probably discontinued. *NM*
• CD I thought I had your address written down in my book... I guess I don't can you send my your address *NM*
  • Sent this morning *NM*
    • Re: Sent this morning. Thanks, I'll put it to good use. *NM*