Message Index

• CD I thought I had your address written down in my book... I guess I don't can you send my your address *NM*
• International Harvester Scout II, a second try ... continued.
• BatDrag...yup...aluminum body, custom made...why not :)
  • I can hear the wheels turning in Marty's head! *NM*
    • Um.... No, you really can't. *NM*
  • Pretty cool, I think :) *NM*
• 71 Dodge Demon Grille
  • A builder on FB posted a method
  • I used MOPAR Argent paint for wheels, grills, headlamp bezels ( MOPAR part #P4529876) and then hand painted the black. *NM* *PIC*
• From Hemmings.com: former auto executive Bob Lutz is 92...and he's building PAPER model cars in his sparetime! *LINK*
  • Saw them at a Detroit hobby/automobila store he frequents - amazing work! *NM*
    • Good stuff and I love paper modeling especially making Apollo stuff and the big Saturn 5. Must not have arthritis to do that intricate detail work at his age. Lucky man. *NM*
  • Very Very Cool! I read his book Car Guys vs Beancounters several years ago and highly recommend it, it was a great read so no surprise he picked up a cool hobby. *NM*
• With over 330 entries, and three plus big rooms full of vendors, this year's edition of the Cedarville Model Car Contest & Swap Meet was a fantastic success... *PICS* *LINK*
  • But what did you buy?? *NM*
    • Nothing too terribly ground-shaking. It's kinds funny though... A fellow board member was looking at the stack of stuff that I'd bought and commented on how eclectic my interests appear to be....
  • THANK YOU MARTY!!! What an awesome show. Love the Hornet! The Thunderbolt display was very cool. *NM*
    • I agree. Didn't know there were that many T-Bolts in competition. *NM*
  • I didn't see any blurry images - looks great !
  • Green one with number 3 (What is it?) and Brumos Porsche are very nice! *NM*
    • I read elsewhere that it is a Model Factory Hiro Cobra Daytona Coupe. *NM*
    • Re: Green one with number 3 (What is it?)..... *NM* *PIC*
      • Thanks, Marty. I didn’t get it quite right. Thanks for clarifying. *NM*
      • Thanks guys. A beautiful car. *NM*
  • The Generac on the trailer was clever and funny. *NM*
• Bought the latest issue of Model Cars this weekend at an IPMS show (Red River Con, Shreveport, LA). Vendor told me the price went up. Did it? *NM*
  • $9.95 cover price......much better to sub *NM*
  • Yep... The $9.95 price is just above the bar code on the lower left corner of the cover. *NM*
• All sweet! *NM*
• Love the 59 Edsel wagon, reminds me of the one dad had. *NM*
• Hey guys, I've been gone for 10 days or so on Vacation. I scanned thru all the posts I missed and there has been some amazing stuff posted here. One item particularly stood out. It was a picture of a model with a 3d figure beside it. For the life of me I can't find it now.
  • Ken, I believe that picture is in the latest issue of Model Cars magazine. The names escape me but it is pretty cool! *NM*
    • You're right. I had the latest MCM waiting for me too. Looked at 'em both. Thanks for clearing that up. *NM*
      • Those 3D figurines are amazing...They're even PRINTED IN COLOR!!! *NM*
        • Could someone please post a copy of the pic you are talking about? *NM*
          • Best I can do Bill, this is a screen capture of a video Cliff Read sent me... *NM* *PIC*
            • Here is a video explaining this new amazing technology...
              • Adam from Mythbusters also did a video on this. *NM*
              • Here's the link. *NM* *LINK*
                • That was fascinating. Thanks for posting. *NM*
                • WOW! Bet that's expensive. *NM*
• Only in Canada you say? Pity....(take-off on an old tv commercial)
  • DROOL!! *NM*
  • Boy, if that aint fiftys, I don't know what is! *NM*
  • Believe it or not, pink and black were the rage back then! Everybody had pink and black sweaters. *NM*
  • Wow. Color theme into the interior, too. Has the add ons of the era from continental kit extension at the rear, loaded with options up to dual spotlights up front. What a cruiser! *NM*
    • Spotlight/Mirror combos no less... The whole car has a Jetson feel to it... *NM*
  • Howard, thanks for the great pics and tell the owners if anything weird or they feel cool breezes around that car, pay it no mind! It's just the ghost of our dear friend Albert sitting in it making engine noises, LOL! *NM*
  • Lordy, how'd ya like to BMF THAT?! *NM*
• Too many good project ideas. Another great post! *NM*
• Does pledge airbrush very well, and if so, what to reduce it with? Thanks. *NM*
  • I've used it to "dip" clear parts in - mostly windshields and canopies (aircraft), but I've seen where people have brushed it over their model with a foam brush ... not thinned. *NM*
    • It's self-leveling isn't it? *NM*
  • Not sure why you want to airbrush it..... As was stated above, simply apply it with a foam brush
    • Just curious if anybody has tried it. *NM*
  • Jim, I used Pledge on these two, applying with a foam brush. Doesn't seem to give a "deep" shine like on a custom, however looks good as a finish on a '60's/70's car.
    • They both look good! Where did the wheels on the Mercury come from? *NM*
      • Looks like AMT '65 Continental to me *NM*
        • I believe Mark is correct. *NM*
  • To answer the question: yes
    • Great, thanks for the input. *NM*
  • I have used it as a sealer on my decals for the last 11 years. But IT IS NO LONGER MADE and SC Johnson is out of the floor care business I just paid 100.00 dollars for 2 bottles on ebay but I have started the testing procedure on replacemants and
    • Very similar product at your home center - I'm showing it as "Quick Shine" have a b ottle buried somewhere
      • I atended an IPMS meeting yesterday, and the "canopy wash' was a discussion toipic. Yes, the product is now called "Quick Shine". Various places to get it now. *NM* *PIC*
      • I got mine on Amazon. *NM*
• Just finished my 2nd build this year. The idea for this came from a pic someone had posted here. This is not an accurate recreation, just an interpretation. Comments are always welcome. Thanks For looking. Pics inside.
  • I am REALLY digging that..... You are definitely speaking my language!!! *NM*
    • Thanks! I spoke briefly about this at KKIM last week while looking at your Vicky. Your car was what moved this to the front of my build list. *NM*
  • OH Heck Yeah! Very kool! *NM*
  • Way cool! *NM*
  • Clean build! I like it, although it is okay for a drag strip but needs headlights to be a street rod. Not criticizing, just a matter of its intended use. Looks great as is. *NM*
    • Yup. The pic I have seen of the real car was at a drag strip. *NM*
  • Re: Looking good *NM*
  • Ooooh, that is looking good, I love that high stance. *NM*
  • Cool build. Reminds me of the Milner coupe. *NM*
• More ENGINE questions. Knowing the Trans would also be nice to know.
  • I surprized there is no answers this time. Is everyone stumped ? *NM*
  • Re: More ENGINE questions. Knowing the Trans would also be nice to know.
• PIF...no PICs...
  • Me please *NM*
    • OK Charlie, send me your info, I'll get it out next week. *NM*
  • awwww mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn missed it!!!! *NM*
• Great show pics! Thanks *NM*
• Ditto!! *NM*
• Yes, that little silver racer is the work of Victor Demeichi... His creativity is simply off the scale!!!
• I need some help. This build is one that has just kind of fallen together. I purchased a few kits last week and this was included but the body had already been painted so I couldn't sell it so I just through it together. There was a big hair on the roof when I ...PICs
  • If it is where I think it appears to be, and you said the red paint did cover why not just a quick mask and paint a red stripe over it windshield to tailgate and maybe one on the other side if you want it symmetrical. Easy peasy. *NM* *PIC*
  • Lace paint the roof.- your eye won't be able to find the hair *NM*
  • Do it right…just partial strip the roof and repaint. *NM*
• My only 39 for 3-9 and my late 37 for 3-7. 4 pics been seen before.
  • Both are very nice, but the custom convertible and trailer combo really stands out. *NM*
    • Thanks Bill. I really don't like silver but it made a nice base for the weird flame design. *NM*
  • Both really sweet builds, Gabe. That purple really pops! *NM*
    • Thanks Munchie. It was a fun build. *NM*
• Love those early Cudas...and that '48 is gorgeous. Thanks, Bill. *NM*
• Just like your bikes--clean, meticulously assembled, superb decaling on a complicated subject. *NM*
• And I absolutely LOVE that green Kaiser!!!! *NM*
  • Thank you!!! It started life as R&R Resin kit. Still a favorite I have done! *NM*
• MAN SORRY... I've taken up some much time and space BUT LAST for now is update on my 32 Chevy build off entry. PIX and thanks for looking
  • No problem at all. Always fun to watch the stages of developments on a project. Keep us posted! *NM*
  • Off to a good start! *NM*
  • Sounds like you came to the same soulution I did for the headlight bar problem, Frank. But, yea, those back doors don't fit very well. Do you not have the rear floor section that has the lower hinges attached to it? *NM*
    • Yes the floor pan is in and I added that strip to the tabs and it raised the doors a bit and they fit in the opening fantastic. *NM*
  • There's a 32 Chevy build off??? *NM*
    • An informal one, of course. I suggested one between Steve and myself after he posted his project... Of course we ALL know Frankie hates the idea of being left out, so I handed on a spare Chevy panel truck to him *NM*
      • Not sure if I was the only one that jumped in butt I figured let me but-t in and a piece of the action since I've never built a 32 Chebby. *NM*
• LITTLE KNOWN T-BOLT HOOD... Getting into these T-Bolts of Randy's he ask me if I knew anybody that cast this hood. I said no and I've never heard of it. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Vince Putt used to make that hood. email me off the board and I can give you a bit more detail *NM*
• GOT SOME PAINT...on my 65 Fairlane "Performance Associates". It was going to be a T-Bolt BUT! PIX and thanks for looking
• WHERE MY FIRST... Buick is going I was looking for a hood for. Had to buy a modified but that ended up working out. PIX and thanks for looking
• WHAT WAS IN THE BACKGROUND.... 64 Buick GS AWB. Again in conversations with peeps. How this came about was a serious dealings going on. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Interesting alternate techique than shifting existing wheel cuts forward, although these were not suitable to shift for your purposes, it could sometimes be helpful otherwise, too. Good to know. *NM*
  • Wondered about that fill in technique for the GM cars that R2 chopped up - looks like a good solution *NM*
• THIS PROJECT ALL STARTED... with Randfink and me talking about AWB cars. Well he put the bug in my head but I didn't have a Hardtop so I put it on my "I'll wait list". Then I find myself in conversation with my PenPal in PA. PIC and thanks for looking
  • Ah, right up your alley Frank! It looks like you're trying to "restore" the '66 Buick Skylark mod stocker! *NM*
  • Finsh that off and a resin caster will take it straight away, I'd bet.
• CD I will send them out I should have your address... the only ones I have left are red or blue which will work on the lighter colors. Darker colors they will wash out. *NM*
• I FOUND MYSELF... working on a few ambitious projects these last few weeks, I'll start with this 41 Willy's SD. PIX and thanks for looking.
  • Love it. *NM*
• Sealer question;
  • What putty & paint are you using at present? *NM*
  • Any chance of airbrushing? A few ideers...
• I am using AMT's '67 Mustang GT kit to replicate my '67 Mustang that had a 390 in it. Does the engine in the GT look enough like a 390 to work? Thanks. *NM*
  • No, it's a 289. But, the parts pack 427 looks the same as it is an "FE" engine. *NM*
  • Any of the engines from the AMT Edsel,1960/65/66 Galaxies,66/67 Fairlane & Mercurys...any Ford engine with the distributor in the front except a 427 SOHC conversion which a lot of AMTs FE engines had as an option, the 390 was in the 332/352/390/406/427 FE family. *NM*
    • Yeah thanks, I just discovered my '65 Galaxie has a 427 in it, so I'll use that. *NM*
    • The very common "Fairlane 427" kit that is out now and featured by our host would be a great choice
• The Color combo on that 56 Chevy is unique. It's also perfect! WOW! *NM*
• Indy cars at ST Pete....no. not going, but I'll be watching. Enjoy and post lots of pix! *NM*
• Just gotta say - I'm really impressed with the recent pics of models that have both diecast/toy roots and serious scratchbuilding - really nice work *NM*
  • I agree 120% with ya. Awesome builds all around. *NM*
  • Yep, what he said. *NM*
• Really nice job. Looks great. *NM*
• Nice! Great bunch of cars and pics. Thanks for posting them up. *NM*
• Wow! That's a lot of great pics. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• Nice looking group. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• Unique build. Nice job. *NM*
• Good looking build. Nice job. *NM*
• Nice pics. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• I remember standing behind that Pro Chevette back then thinking I was ready to pour a driveway needing a roller. What was that Marty 1983 SMN? *NM*
  • 1982 Car Craft SM Nats, in Springfield *NM*
• Hildebrant is my fav *NM*
• Looks good something not seem often... needs my shop name on it, LOL. *NM*
  • seen *NM*
  • Re: Looks good something not seem often... needs my shop name on it, LOL.
• That would make a great build for my shop truck collection *NM*
• LOVE IT.... I really like the open-ness of the lay out. I know the crowds haven't been let in but still. *NM*
• Those '37/8 Chevy coupes are such cool looking little cars....I just love 'em. Especially when they're made into drag cars. *NM*
• The Vintage Workbench will return for issue 224, with neat surprize profile on one of our board members here.
• Now THAT'S tasty! *NM*
• Tamiya Pearl White works well with Tamiya Pink. PIX
• My '39 for 3/9....pics....
  • Re: My '39 for 3/9....pics....Kool build, had no idea Moon made camshafts. *NM*
  • I LIKE IT!!! Color is beautiful *NM*
  • Cool build. Nice work. *NM*
• Thanks for the shout out, Marty. Gotta give credit to Ken Cornett who built that great set of Big T's in 1/25 scale. *NM*
• I wonder if this is the same Mustang that is in your pics.
• Cool pics. *NM*
• WOW!! *NM*
• WOW, Worth the wait. Fantastic collection of coolness! *NM*
• Day late and a dollar short my pic for 3-8
  • That is AWESOME *NM*
  • I have nothing to say except WOW! *NM*
  • As with all your builds. They never fall short of gorgeous. *NM*
  • Truly Amazing Work! *NM*
• I like the Econoline in the back....... *PIC*
• (PICS) For 3,9... It seems that I do, after all, have a 1939 model. Raymond emailed me to remind me that these trucks were introduced in '39
  • Very Nice *NM*
  • Beautiful build, wow, I love that one! *NM*
  • I have that kit but will after to build it as damaged working truck!😁 *NM*
  • DANG MAN! Just dang. *NM*
  • Fantastic build. Meticulously done. *NM*
  • Beautiful build Cliff, Emar did 4 versions, but I think that there was only the one issue of these kits, they were well detailed & sold out quickly. *NM*
• You made up for the last couple of weeks with LOTS of good pics. *NM*
• A deep rich navy blue with some body color accents *NM*
• Were the blue dot taillights in the kit? Great wheels. *NM*
  • Sadly, it's been so long I don't remember. Sorry. *NM*
  • Bill, RMCoM offers them, if that's of any help. Awfully small... *NM*
  • No, None of Revell/Monogram's 37 Fords had "teardrop" tailligths - However they can be found in the ex. Monogram 1:24 1933 Ford Coupé kit (ZZ Top "Eliminator" and various street rod spin-offs) *NM*
  • You can make your own. Go to an Arts and Craft store and buy a pack of blue sequins......
• Both great, but in VERY different ways! ;^) *NM*
• Clean build with a great look! *NM*
• Yeah, just your typical custom rod... a 1937 Studebaker pickup with an Avanti engine and dash, right? NOT! And a beautiful build, too! ;^) *NM*
• Thanks! I will give those a try. Microsoft did an update and activated 365 without me realizing it. I unpinned it from start and that seemed to help some. I use an old version of Word and I do not think it is still supported so Edge was activated? Thanks again. *NM*