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• Hey guys, I've dug out my '65 GTO project and revised my ambitious plans a bit. I have a question though...
  • Would the DM parts have fit anyway? They're 1/24th scale. *NM*
  • Sounds like a good plan - ditto on the sticky
• Just watched a YouTube clip
  • Oooh, should be cool, can't wait, being a real Ferrari fan myself, and Michael Mann fan as well!. *NM*
• Another option *PIC*
  • Excellent idea! The may solve another model project stumble issue I have also. :-) *NM*
• Strange where inspiration strikes. *PIC*
  • That is cool! *NM*
  • Very VW... *NM*
• Fresh Car show photos.... Saturday was hot and very humid, but that didn't stop me from making the rounds to some shows.... After my morning errands I made my way up to Rockford, for Cars & Coffee..... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Sorry I missed you.... For whatever reason that little show draws different stuff every month and different stuff all togethr. *NM*
  • Wish we had something like this in scale...PiC
    • 1951 Coronet. Nice one. *NM*
    • I have a 1950 Plymouth 2dr Sedan by " Team R & R 1994", resin body,interior,chassis pan, dash & seat,chromed grille,bumpers & headlights,vaccu formed windows....not a 51 Coronet but close, might build it one day....its on the list, lol. *NM*
      • My favorite from that era has always been the ribbed-bumper '49 Plymouth..........PICS
        • Yep, the R &R 50 two door is the exact same body as the green 49 you pictured except for the bumpers, I too like those bumpers & the 37 DeSoto ones as well. *NM*
• More fresh show photos.... On my way back to Dixon from Cars & Coffee, I stopped in Franklin Grove for their 11th Annual Big Rig Show..... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Really like that brown Freightliner... *NM*
• My final stop on Saturday was one for all you farm geeks, like me.... The Living History Antique Equipment Association's Summer Harvest Festival Tractor Show and Threshing Meet, also in Franklin Grove.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • I'll more then likely see a lot of those next weekend in Sycamore... My granddaughter has a small tractor. *NM*
    • I'm going on Thursday, seniors day. *NM*
  • SHARP photos Marty. Thanks for posting.
  • Some really nice tractors. *NM*
• King's Kruz-in Vancouver Washington *LINK* *PIC*
  • Don't see Sunbeam's around let alone a Tiger... Nice *NM*
  • That looks like a GREAT show! Thanks for the pictures! *NM*
• NOVA.... I've had this on my bench way to long. I still have three more to build. Had to take a few liberties because my inability to do some things or lack of stuff, but it's done. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Another winner Frank! *NM*
  • Liberties in my mind equals freedom and you have the freedom to build a cool model anyway you want. *NM*
  • Improvising, taking liberties, call it what you want. Me? I call that one cool build! Great one Frank! *NM*
  • Nicely done Frank, and my kitty kat agrees! *NM*
• Fell asleep early on Saturday night. Up way too early this morning (3AM). I've been working on my prostreet Riv... *PIC IN POST*
  • I'd go with the Chevy engine that already fits the chassis...keep it simple *NM*
    • Nothing wrong with a Mopar engine in ANY car! *NM*
      • Mopar might not be a bad fit in the Buick chassis if he were using that. Buick and Mopar both have center sump oil pans *NM*
  • I was kind of looking forward to seeing an all Buick build... So what happened to the Buick engine? *NM*
    • I too was pumped up doing an all Buick build....
      • Check Iceman collections..he does a 3D printed Buick Nailhead engine. *NM*
    • It's early enough, I'd stick with the Buick because it's what you had your heart set on. Look at it this way you have the other motor finished for another project.... I'd stick with the Buick. *NM*
  • Like a cat or kitten, sitting in a cardboard box. IF IT "FITS", I "SIT"! , be it Mopar, GM, Ford, whatever. But then again,, I'm not a car guy either, but, it's MY model., *NM*
  • Use a Chevy engine that has Pro Street parts already tooled to fit it. Lots of Buick street rods/machines/Pro Street ended up with Chevy engines for that same, but real life reason. Most importantly, get it done. Do the Buick/Buick on the next one. *NM*
  • Sorry but the one with the T body dose have a Buick m *NM*
    • It's all good. I'm the one that wasn't paying attention. I may just try to find that kit, just for that blown Buick engine. *NM*
  • Re: Keepin' it all Buick!
• David Dale, did you get my email concerning the prostreet group build? *NM*
  • Yes I did. Sorry for not getting back to you. *NM*
• Just finished this '65 Dodge Coronet tonight!
  • Would your friend live in the Merced area and was a reporter for the Sun? *NM*
    • Yes, he does. I’m sure you guys have known each other for years. I first met him and you and several other modelers via letters back in the early 80’s. *NM*
      • Thought your name was ringing a bell, unfortunately as the years go by they tend to fade more.. *NM*
        • I know, right? I used to corespond with a ton of people all over the country when I was in high school. *NM*
  • Your a good friend... nice job *NM*
• OT, for guys who grew up in the 60's. Judith Durham of The Seekers passed away. Personally, I liked their music. *NM*
  • Saw that a llittle while ago. She had an amazing voice. *NM* *LINK*
  • One of my favorite groups. There are some really wonderful videos online about the Seekers. She was a superb singer. RIP. *NM*
    • Yup. I spend more time on You Tube, than any other site!! *NM*
      • Ditto. Youtube is my CBS, NBC, etc. Don't watch much network TV. Plus I get all my DIY info there. LOL. *NM*
  • She was an icon of 1960's music and will be missed *NM*
• New 3D printed '68 Coroner R/T convertible mockup. shared from Round 2's Facebook page.
  • How popular are convertibles? I avoid them because I don't want to have to detail out the interior. *NM*
    • I commented to this post on their Fb page, suggesting they would also include a convertible top as they did in the 60 and early 70's. *NM*
      • Would be neat, if they did. *NM*
    • I don't think they're making this investment for only a convertible...the hardtop will likely follow at some point *NM*
      • Indeed, as ragtops are considered a hard sell. *NM*
  • MAN! I'm looking at a couple of those... One of my favorite year MoPar's *NM*
  • Definitely a must have for me. Happy to hear about all the upgrades. But that front suspension look a little sparse. *NM*
    • Indeed but....
      • Agreed but AMT/MPC/RC have the decent front suspension tooling in the various 69/70/71 mopar kits they have already..the one shown is very 1960's & a poor representation in the 21st century & all convertible kits should have an uptop plus the boot, my Oz 2cents worth. *NM*
        • I seem to have read that some of the suspension components of the Ertl era designed Mopars, were somewhat adapted to the big tires they used in most of their kits. *NM*
        • Re that proposed front suspension....just seems a shame that AMT can issue those 68-71 Mopars,Revell their 67-69 Mopars & Lindbergs 64's yet this reissue is to have such a poor representation...I'm normally not so negative but this just seems a true backward step.....sigh... *NM*
          • Remember, it's the body that's important, everything else is readily available in other kits. *NM*
          • Technically it's not a step backwards because they are recreating the original tooling like they did with the Nova wagon and 64 Olds while taking the opportunity to make key upgrades. But it does seem strange...
      • Just like the new tool AMT 63 Chevy II Wagon kit, the upcoming '68 Dodge Coronet RT kit is not a new design, it was cloned from the original MPC kit ...
        • Steve, looking at the pics of the bottom, I'm wondering if it would have been possible to create a couple lower suspension arm parts that would just glue to the existing chassis plate? I think that's all it would need to look great under there. , , , *PIC*
          • I really like this idea - but probably not in the cards - still, one of the new tool '68-up R2 B-bodies is the go to bash for chassis detail
    • Years ago I rebuilt what was left of an MPC 69 Coronet that I had when I was a kid.....*PICS*
      • Basically, that's Steve's solution proposed up the thread, adds a lot without a ton of work
        • FWIW, Revell 67 Charger/Coronet/GTX kits and Lindberg 64 Dodge/Plymouth kits have the K-member with the suspension bits molded as a separate part, so that has been done before. *NM*
  • Albert's gonna be sorry he missed the H/T!! *NM*
  • I'm not big on convertibles, but I'll be buying a couple. All in hopes that the money will go towards more new tool projects. I'll probably kitbash one with their 69 GTX prostreet kit *NM*
  • Looks good! Gonna have to get one or two of these! *NM*
    • I'll be purchasing primarily for the trailer. Already putting in my request to all of you for your unwanted trailers.😄 *NM*
  • Add the extras and Jim Phelps can have his car back again. *NM* *PIC*
• Any good suggestion for proper storage of Molotow chrome pens. Mine end up either dry and/or with the ink puddling out of them *NM*
  • One of the reasons I stopped buying them - but others might have better luck. *NM*
  • I saw somewhere that lying them flat seems to help. So far so good. My old ones were stored upright and they've turned silver. *NM*
    • yes that's what happened to mine, no longer chrome just a silver now, so they needed to be stores flat *NM*
    • Just bought some new ones. Do the ingredients tend to separate over time? *NM*
    • This issue came up on the board some time ago. Somebody (not me) said store them flat--been doing that ever since--been fine--be sure to shake them good, though. *NM*
    • Ouch - afraid to check mine now... that hurts cos they were not cheap
  • I have not used the pens in a while. Instead I have a 30 ml refill bottle. The bottle is squeezable, and has a dropper built in. When I need some, I squeeze a drop onto a piece of scrap and dab on with a very fine brush. This way prevents contaminating the bottle.
  • I also have switched to the refill bottle. You can usually bring back the pens, the issue is the tip. You have to get the ink flowing again, just takes about ten minutes of work shaking and pumping the tip repeatedly until the chrome flows again.
• Sounds about right - may have been the genesis of the Monza *NM*
• When one wheel hit a dip or bump, the axle probably flexed a bit at the center...
  • Would it have something to do with the chassis staying planted, esp. at launch / shifts?
    • Guys that build race cars are pretty "crafty". That hump probably did nothing. But it kept the competition, and possibly the sanctioning body wondering. So they are all looking at that funny front axle, but not lookng at something else that actually made the car faster.
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • The Banker’s Hot Rod in a lesser known blue. Tasty! *NM*
    • When I hear banker’s hot rod, I think Buick. Which car are you referring to, John? 41 Plymouth is blue. Is that the one? *NM*
      • Probably the GTX. It was the "luxury" version of the Road Runner. *NM*
        • Thanks, Bill. I couldn’t tell that one was blue. I thought it was the 41 Plymouth or the Volare Road Runner. They were the only two I could see that were blue. *NM*
          • The GTX is a very rare B7 "Jamaica Blue". Almost never seen. *NM*
        • That’s the one. *NM*
      • That dark blue 5W coupe is a 1939 Plymouth, either a P9 or P10 model, the one year only square haedlights give it away, the burgundy coupe (my old car)was a 1941 P11 coupe. *NM*
    • I thought you meant the pale blue Chrysler/Imperial *NM*
  • Saw a couple of hose '41 Plymouth coupes around town,when I was in grade school, during WWII, and they were Olive Drab, with big white stars on each door. This was,IIRC, 1943/'44, I was 6/7 years old.. Told you guys, I'm an old dude!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Thats right Bill..lol..rub it in..I sold that car in 2014,still regret it, it was a Detroit factory RHD ASC coupe, assembled in Sth Africa, imported into Oz in the 1980's...ASC? means it had a pair of folding rear seats & was not the more common Business Coupe, still miss it *NM*
    • It's a beauty. I think we all have regrets selling some cars. *NM*
  • I'll have the 34 Airflow Coupe, 39 Plymouth Coupe the nice Imperial h/top ........or, o/k...that nice 41 Plymouth .....again........lol. *NM*
  • Nice group, can't pick a favorite! *NM*
  • The blue 5-window is flat-out gorgeous--timeless styling, I think. *NM*
  • Anyone know who George Davis is? And why is he so upset about me "using" his photos for my own "Ego-stroking Saturday mornings" (his words). I have no idea which pictures are "his", as he didn't bother to tell me in his nasty email. Some people... *NM*
    • I don't know who he is Bill but you're welcome to pilfer my fotki all you like. '-) *NM*
      • Ditto!!! *NM*
    • Frankly, Bill, that speaks volumes about he! *NM*
    • A pretty important guy, according to George Davis of course *NM*
  • Oh no! More model projects!! LOL!! *NM*
• Considering that appears to be an IVECO, you might want to try European sources... *LINK*
• I'm working on just such a swap right now. Still test fitting the engine. *NM*
• Now, it's the reference standard automatic in drag racing
  • There were 2 Powerslides, the early cast iron one that was good as a boat anchor which has been kitted & the later(62? on) alloy one which provided the basis for the drag version as far as I know due to it having a small converter & lower weight. *NM*
    • Correct - it may live forever! Cheap and bulletproof
  • Also, back then they were cheap to overhaul. *NM*
• Rich, I sent you an email. *NM*
  • Chuck, thank you. I responded to your email a while ago. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great Randomness! Thanks, Marty. *NM*
  • Man, that stuff is pretty random! 😀. Thanks for posting! *NM*
  • Batting average on these pics is off the chart - great selections
  • Agreed, especially like that nice clear pic of the 63 Chrysler, will help a lot in restoring the Johan 63 glue bomb, thanks. *NM*
  • Rare pic of the '53 ? Studebaker 4 door sedan. Thanks for the Randomness! *NM*
  • Nothing like a Ford C series fire engine. Except maybe a Mercury. 😀 *NM*
  • Love the little black coupe! *NM*
  • Are the Nash's second cousins? Thanks *NM*
  • Love seeing the Beswick group together. *NM*
  • PICS are great Marty!! *NM*
• Thanks, put that in my just in case info file. *NM*
• Here's a pretty project for Chariots of fire: *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Would make a cool project. I’m partial to the 59 Ford trucks as it is my year of birth. *NM*
  • Yeah! not bad. Winter project maybe. *NM*
• What Andy said, Thanks. *NM*
• Good choice if you can find it. Was looking for some a couple of weeks ago and none of the stores around me had it. Got a specialist appointment next Tuesday in the Valley will look around down there if I feel up to it. *NM*
  • Five years ago it was in all the local retail.....now all my Dupli-color comes from NAPA store. *NM*
    • NAPA stores around here are pretty much like Auto Zone or Pep Boys, with more tools *NM*
      • We have one NAPA store and being in the most rural county East of the Mississippi they stock a lot of paint!! *NM*
        • The NAPA in Globe shut down about 2 years ago. Got an Autozone and a O'Rieiy's left. *NM*
          • Being the only auto parts store in 1,000 sq miles does have it's advantages!!! *NM*
        • I always wonder who is touching up a newer car with spray cans. Might be people getting ready to turn in leased cars! *NM*
  • Try Pep Boys...I know I'm at the other end of the country, but I found it there. $9 for the tall can, cheaper than I expected *NM*
    • Nearest is around 70 miles about the same as the NAPA> *NM*
      • Best solution might be Amazon, I think I saw it for around $12 with free shipping. Might beat burning a couple of gallons of gas just to find the stuff *NM*
        • Probably a lot like Dave Van, nearly everyone plans a once a month trip down the hill to stock up on things that aren't available up here including modeling supplies. Next week, have to do 2 trips, specialist on Tuesday and different specialist hospital tests on Friday. *NM*
          • Hope the tests go well for you. Best of luck. *NM*
• I'd take at least a couple of those. *NM*
• Artistic license is a bit stretched to its limit... LOL *PIC*
  • I guess that's why we now have "Truth in advertizing guidelines"... *NM*
  • I posted it for the text, but you are correct about the illustrations being proportionally off. Pontiac had similar ads exaggerating width etc thru the sixties. *NM*
• Maybe we're not old enough, or too old? *NM*
  • 🤣🤣🤣 Actuality, I asked why the age restriction. Here's his response.
    • Children looking at toys...yup, gotta put a stop to that! *NM*
      • "Old guys looking at toys- yup, gotta put a stop to that" says their wives. *NM*
    • I have never run across this before and I have looked at a lot of model car related YouTube videos - model kit reviews, building, painting, model car (and other type models) shows, etc. What the heck? *NM*
      • Okay, I signed in, read their reasons, and watched the video. I see now that he is holding model car wheel and cutting the back section off by holding it with the finger tips on his left hand and proceeding to use a Dremel with a spinning cutter disk, then a router bit, then
        • I would suggest using his method for determining the depth/cut line, marking all the wheels the same, holding the wheel with needle nose pliers with the rim flange out over the edge of a table, and using the razor saw to cut partially through, rotate some, cut more, repeat
          • Bill, I wouldn't recommend the video for a youngster new to modeling because of the method used. I have mine own way to modify wheel width but the steps vary depending on the desired outcome. *NM*
            • You'd never see me holding something in my hand that close to a dremel (or any other power tool). Always use a vice, chuck, or some other holding device. *NM*
              • I'm surprised they didn't yank the video entirely because of that. Dumb to illustrate that to anyone as an example of how to do something *NM*
              • You're right. Those little Dremel circular saws scare me more than my table saw. *NM*
• Hits forehead with palm... of course....
• Great info
• Hear ya - that's why a good annual builder is worth the chase
• I wish... *NM* *PIC*
  • Surprised Ertl doesn't have a metal toy of that in scale They had the license to make toys of IH products for YEARS. *NM*
    • Most all of the popular farm toys were and still are 1/16 scale. When I was a wee pup my grandfather gave us a set of John Deere machinery. One of my nephews collected 1/16 tractors for awhie. *NM*
    • about the only 1/25 scale ag models are the original Ertl tractor series kits and Heller Ferguson and Revell Porche tractor kits *PIC*
      • I have the original Ertl 1/25 "stuff" and the Heller and Revell tractors. I'm hoping, with assistance, to get a 1/25 or 1/24 version of a quite common old timer which is presently not available. *NM*
  • There is one parked in my town as yard art *NM*