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• RIGHT ON THE.... Edge off finish. 64 Olds Hardtop "Hondurus Monroon". PICS and thanks for looking.
• RIGHT ON THE.... Edge off finish. 64 Olds convertible. PICS and thanks for looking.
• Attention: Bob Mako!
  • Good morning Barry. I was just checking the posting thread to see if there was an answer. So, adding a license bracket does not disqualify the box stock designation. I have a couple of box stock builds that I've used computer generated license plates, with PE brackets that I
• Question to the board members?......
• Very nice build ! *NM*
• 1940 Ford
  • Nice! I wonder how many millions of that AMT '40 Ford kit have been sold over the years? *NM*
    • I'm sure they broke even on their investment :) *NM*
  • I like where that's going! *NM*
  • Nice looking Ford. Now what's going on with the Tri-Five hood? *NM*
    • Re: Nice looking Ford. Now what's going on with the Tri-Five hood? *LINK*
      • I was thinking you had another one in the works. *NM*
      • Man that 57 looking good, I love that kit! *NM*
        • Thanks !!! *NM*
      • Both are great.... Love replica's. Is the 57 something you've seen of is it your own doing? *NM*
  • Classic car and classic model! well done! *NM*
  • thanks guys !!!! *NM*
  • Cool cruiser build, I used to build a lot of race cars out of those, then Revell come out and haven't opened an AMT since! LOL! *NM*
    • The AMT kit is still a fun little kit in 2021 :) *NM*
  • Great build!! *NM*
• Oh wow that 1958 Ford Thunderbird is the real life version of the 1974 issue Monogram. So many good memories of that kit and that box top.. *NM* *PIC*
• Speaking of Steve Magnante, here's a How-to article by him: Funny Car Folk Art: Build Yours or Buy Mine – Helpful Tips For Building Altered Wheelbase Models *LINK*
  • They were for sale for big bucks in the article. *NM*
  • I remember watching a program he was on and he talked about building models while waiting for his turn in front of the camera...
  • He should know. I believe he and Mike Morgan had a business going that just did wheelbase shortening on 1:1 cars. Funny Farm??? *NM*
• A Model a Day *PIC*
  • I don't think I've seen that one before. Very interesting wheel treatment. Do you still have it? *NM*
    • No, gone a long time ago. *NM*
  • Nice looking truck Terry! *NM*
• Thank you sir! *NM*
• Thank you Ron! *NM*
• Stave Magnante's Super models
  • Any positive exposure is good.
    • There's a GREAT story in the latest issue of Mopar Action on a buider (forgot his name) who did a Mopar salvage yard in 1/25 scale. One of the highlights is a burned -out '78 Monaco 4-door!
    • They're worried about some competition from MotorTrend? Looks like they need to up their game! Besides...
  • what is the link to see his stuff? Re: Stave Magnante's Super models *NM*
• I own a 1:1 1967 Fiberfab Avenger Gt Kit Car....
  • Email the pics to me and I'll post them for you. *NM*
  • The 20kb limit won't produce a decent picture. You'll have to upload them from a photo site unless someone else can do that for you afetr you email them the pics.. No pics too big, for me at least. *NM*
• Anyone in the mood for some great Altered and Gasser racing? Go full screen and turn up the volume. *NM* *LINK*
  • COOL!! Only thing missing was the smell of all those unburnt hydrocarbons! *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Great Lakes Dragway.... Spent many a summer weekends up there, even Wednesday's (may have been Tuesday's) for grudge nights *NM*
• K is for Kustom!....pics.....
  • I'm at a loss for words. I love 'em all. *NM*
  • That first 62 is stuck in my mind.... All nice but the 62 Boy O Boy *NM*
  • K is also for Koooooool! *NM*
    • Re: Ditto! *NM*
  • Lordy, David...works of art...and those paint jobs! *NM*
  • K is also for KOOL! GREAT STUFF!.. *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
• Old subject with a slight twist This popped into my head when [email protected] mentioned he was interested in doing a Scammell Scarab. What 5 NON North American vehicles would you like to see modeled (even if you're the only one that would buy it). Here's 5 from the recesses of my *LINK*
  • For years, I've wished for LBC's like MGA, TR4, Lotus-Cortina, AH 3000, etc. in a modern quality kit. But I can see that you might not make a huge return. But still... *NM*
    • I'm sll for a Lutus Cortina... *NM*
      • Re: I'm All for a Lutus Cortina... *NM*
        • Lutus Cortina...and I'll raise you a Mercedes 300SEL, a 6.9, and ANY Jaguar XJ sedan. *NM*
    • I agree with you on those. They're neat stock, you can do race car, modified/tuner, or even a crazy hot rod or gasser *NM*
  • Here's my list of 5 foreigners...
  • I don't have 5, but I'd settle for Richard Scaldwell's J.A.P./GN racer! *NM*
  • Mercedes 230SL Pagoda, Citroen SM, Volvo P1800, Saab 93 and Morgan three wheeler *NM*
    • Some good choices. I didn't go for the Citroën SM since there is that sort of high dollar resin of it. *NM*
  • Still wanting a 1959–67 Ford Anglia kit just like Ron Weasley's dad has! *NM*
    • There IS a diecast of a 1959–67 Ford Anglia out there. Think it's a Jada Toys piece. Bit large (looks like it could be 1/22?) *NM*
      • Most of the Jada diecasts I've seen looked more like a reflection of a car in a fun house mirror...lots of "customizing", most of it centered around making it easier to produce than anything else *NM*
        • Don't know my Anglias much but what's wrong with this diecast (other than being 1/22, if it is) *NM* *PIC*
          • That's a notable exception to their usual stuff *NM*
  • How about a stock Fiat Topolino, stock Fifties Ford Anglia (with a correct frame), stock Austin Devon (again, correct frame and stock grille). Throw in a good Renault Dauphine and a split-window VW Beetle *NM*
    • RoG did that 1/16 VW split window, but I really prefer to stay with 1/24, 1/25. *NM*
      • It's amazing that the earliest version of the biggest selling car ever has not been done in 1/24-1/25 scale... *NM*
  • DeTomaso Pantera (many versions) 3000 -6 "Big" Healey, Pagoda Roof Benz, Jensen Interceptor, Bentley Continental *NM*
• It's a model.....but not a car and not plastic...... *LINK* *PIC*
  • That looks like it could be fun. White or wood glue I assume? *NM*
    • Gorilla Carpenters glue and Gorilla CA as needed....Thx *NM*
  • Some years ago, while working at a LHS, I remember speaking to a ship modeler who showed me a partially completed hull. Each planking strip was individually cut and fitted. So I knew then I could never be a ship modeler. LOL. *NM*
    • The laser cut plywood skeleton ..... *PIC*
  • Very interesting build. I hope it doesn't get converted into a car hauler :) *NM*
  • I did the Bluenose a couple of years ago from a kit and in a similar way. I had to plank the hull as you will here with individual wood strips. They were 1/8" wide and 1/16" thick. They were attached with CA and pins. It's a fun diversion from things with wheels. *NM*
    • I'm finding it has energized my model building.....as you said great diversion!! *NM*
  • The search for viable cannons is on! *NM*
    • Includes 14 cannons that are brass 8 parts each!! *NM*
      • Whoa *NM*
• Regarding Atlantis (Revell) '57 Cadillac, I once had the original Revell kit. I swear it was 1/24 not 1/25. Bring on the opinions! *NM*
  • Wheels look a bit large, otherwise someone needs to put a ruler to it! *NM*
    • How much/well would this bash with the IMEX? *NM*
      • IMEX (and "Lee" crib) are dead-on 1/24, very big. I'd suspect the Revell kit is 1/25, haven't measured it but it "looks about right" *NM*
        • I had the Revell kit. Until I didn't.
    • I sold the only Revell kit I had before taking any measurements. *NM*
      • It's now got me piqued, think I'm going to take a look at it now *NM*
        • WB, length, width all check in as 1/25 *NM*
• That is some great stuff! *NM*
• A Model a Day... *PICS*
  • Wow !! Those builds look exactly like the ones on the Magazine !!! Good work Terry !!! LOL !! *NM*
  • Umm, they are the ones on the cover. *NM*
    • I know Terry...Just making a funny !! *NM*
  • You're the MAN Terry!! *NM*
  • I've always loved those builds, Terry. Especially that Touring. Thank you for the mention. *NM*
• Finished PICs I bought this body with great plans and then like most of my builds I got bored. So here is a quick but fun slammer.
• I'm in! *NM*
• I really like that!!! *NM*
  • Thanks !!! *NM*
• I like it!!! *NM*
• I'm sure Chrysler has built more of them for automotive use than anyone. *NM*
• Heartland Model Car Nationals Kansas City Pics *NM* *LINK*
  • Do you know anything about the Manta Ray. Is it resin? *NM*
    • I am sure it is a resin kit. I have seen them on the 'Bay from time to time. *NM*
      • I believe there was an MPC injection-molded slot car body, the resin could be a copy of that *NM*
  • Here is my photo of the Manta Ray from back in the mid-sixties
    • As a "Wild" Bubble Top custom I thought it was one of the most appealing. *NM*
    • Manta Ray in 2010....pics....
      • Re: I saw that Manta Ray back in 2007 at the Petersen Museum. *NM*
    • Considering it has a Maserati chassis it would be an interesting car in kit form :-) *NM*
  • Wow Len, thanks for sharing your great pics. Some really nice builds there! *NM*
    • Your welcome Bill. *NM*
  • Thanks For The PICS Len !! It was a great show.....
  • Looks like it was an awesome show! Congrats, guys!! *NM*
• OT - Some great family news.
  • That's great news Peter... *NM*
  • Good to hear, I hope things keep moving in the right direction. *NM*
  • Glad to hear it, Praise the Lord! *NM*
    • Re: Ditto! *NM*
    • Amen to that! *NM*
  • That's wonderful to hear! *NM*
  • Terrific! My best wishes for continued progress toward totally defeating it! *NM*
  • Good news for sure. I hope the liver reacts the same way to treatment. *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Good news to Hear Peter! *NM*
• (PIC) Monogram's 'Point-of-Purchase' display for the 1/8 Chevy V8 motor kit
  • Man that's cool! *NM*
• That came out really nice! *NM*
• Re: Fresh car show photos.... A Chevelle just like this one dominated the street scene in my area. Very stout small block with, IIRC, 488 gears *PIC*
  • Re: Tall gears help a lot. *NM*
• Didn't make the connection at first, but... *PICS*
• Pretty much whatever I find on Amazon. I think I've cut a lot more mother of pearl than I have plastic though. *NM*
• I think the slant six was done under Jack Douglas, as Jim didn't join Revell until I think around 1963. That said, he does have the scoop on it, per my post below. *NM*
• Here is the story behind the Revell Slant Six, direct from Jim Keeler
  • Great story! *NM*
  • One little detail I remember from Jim that didn't make it into that particular retelling: Where do you think the "XR-6" name came from?
    • That's a great gag, but the fact is the car was named XR-6 because it was Hot Rod Magazine's (E)Xperimental Roadster with a slant 6 engine. It was "cutting edge." *NM*
• looks like agreat show *NM*
• Thank you. I don't think I've ever seen one before. *NM*
• I can tell you where to find some excellent wrinkle wall slicks. They are around $50.00 a pair though. *NM*
  • dan, thanks but I'd rather havethe original type of tyre if possible.Re: I can tell you where to find some excellent wrinkle wall slicks. They are around $50.00 a pair though. *NM*
• Is DAAM holding their show this fall? *NM*
  • Should've looked before asking... found it on Facebook. November 14, 2021. *NM*
• Most impressive! *NM*
• Trying to convince my wife that this should be my next 1/1 project. , , [PICS]
  • I'm not certain for the year, but it is definitely an Oldsmobile Toronado from.... 1978? *NM*
    • Yu, a '78 XS. *NM*
  • Always thought that rear glass was WILLD! *NM*
    • Studebaker had a similar concept back in the '50s... *PIC*
      • Dad was a Studie & Rambler guy.......one of those is always on my watch list!!!! *NM*
  • My guess inside post...
    • I huess I should have refreshed the board before posting, LOL. *NM*
      • I "GUESS" I should preview, too. ;^) *NM*
    • Yup, an XS. There were only 2453 made in '78. The snake is a regular garter snake, not poisonous but still don't want to be bit. I think the den is right there on the cowl. Last time I looked at the car, last year, there were 2 larger ones there. *NM*
  • SAVE IT!!!
    • You got iy Gunther ,, but just XS ,, the XSR was the prototype, I think. *NM*
      • Thank you for correcting me! The XS was the production model, and the XSR was the prototype.
  • Neat car and highly unusual these days! *NM*
  • There was a black one parked in the lot at the last pre-covid swap meet I went to. Hadn’t seen one in years, sharp car. People were commenting as they walked by it. *NM*
  • Toro XSR - think these were American Sunroof conversions
  • You aren't qualified to drive that car. You don't have the fur coat, the fur top hat, or the gold tooth. *NM*
  • Steve, if you take on THAT project, you must have a LOT of money you don't really need. Go for it with my blessing.🙂 *NM*
  • Just rub some wax on it. *NM*
• Just wonderful! *NM*
• Yay! The MCMA is having regular meeting again, starting in July! Got the email from Len Woodruff today.
  • I might even try to go. If I can work out the logistics. *NM*
  • Great news! Not sure I can make this one but hopefully the next. *NM*
  • Thanks for posting the info Jason. *NM*
• We sold it over the weekend for 5K. It was kinda rough. The sticker on the inside of the glove box was there but too faded to read. It was also missing the VIN tag from the door frame for some reason but the owner has had it since the '80s and had all the paperwork. *PIC*
  • Saw a '67 short Fleetside in the parking lot at Texas Motor Speedway yesterday. Had a '71-2 front bumper on it. *NM*
• Sure wish they were still available, Dave. Great detail, cheaper than the turned aluminum ones... *NM*
• Thanks, folks, for your kind words--much appreciated. FWIW, panel body has fit problems: rear fenders to body, hood to cowl, hood to front fenders, hood to grill shell. Won't do another one... *NM*
• Marty, I sent you an email. *NM*
• Great guy alert! .......... Marty Neyinck, I got the decals today. Thanks! *NM*
• The RMCOM part I listed above, the '54s, are probably what you want. *NM*
  • Absolutely they are, thanks so much! *NM*
• (PICS) Finally getting the opportunity to photograph a couple of large 1/8 Monogram kits:: The Jag E-type and the '65 Stingray
  • Those are excellent!! *NM*
    • What Howard said!! *NM*
  • Re: VERY nice! *NM*
  • Fantastic builds! *NM*
  • Simply beautiful builds *NM*
  • Easily THE nicest build that I have ever seen of the Jag... The Vette is a real stunner as well!!! *NM*
  • They are both amazing if built this week but 40 years ago and still look like that says a lot for your ability sir! *NM*
  • Stunning color on that Corvette !!! An eye catcher for sure !!! BTW, the Jag looks nice too ! *NM*
  • Wow. They are both hreat but that E type is the cat's pajamas. :-) *NM*
  • Love them both, but man that Jag is pure elegance....
• Great NEWS!!!
  • That is good news.......make sure and remind as it gets closer..... *NM*
  • Thanks for posting. I have only ever been to 3 model car shows/swap meets. I've only entered a build in 1 of those. Last time I've gone has been at least 8 years ago. I think that I'll go to this one and enter some builds. *NM*
  • I am looking forward to seeing both of you. Please stop me and say hello if I miss you. *NM*
    • I don't know what anyone here looks like so I guess that you guys will have to come up to me.. I'm easy to spot though ...... 5' 2" glasses and a fat gut! *NM*
      • Unless your sin is an Electric Blue color I do believe your description identifies about 80-90% of us !!! LOL !!! *NM*
        • OOPS ! I Meant Skin....unless you actually do have an electric blue Sin to talk about ??? *NM*
        • But I'm only 5 feet 2 inches tall........From my findings, that's pretty rare being this short ;^) *NM*
  • Haven't been down there in several years, will be good to get to another contest. I do have a technical question. In Box Stock class, one can only use the kit parts but must be "street legal". Does that preclude adding license plate backing and a frame to get the decals
• Thanks Marty!! *NM*
• NICE Terry!! *NM*
• Great PICS as usual Nick! *NM*
• Looks great Steve!! *NM*
• THe "inside joke" about that list of stores? ALL of them would disappear by 2001 (think Montgomery Wards was the last one standing!) *NM*
• A Model a Day... *PIC*
  • Oh, that's a nice one! *NM*
  • Nice! I so wish we had a plastic kit of that era Caddy! *NM*
    • Atlantis just released one Dave. *NM*
      • I should have been more specific. A one piece body in 1/25 (or 1/24) scale. *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
  • A real beauty! *NM*
  • Simply gorgeous, Terry!!!! *NM*
• Clyde Torkle, the Chicken Pit king. R.I.P. *NM*
• "Chrome" paint......... *PIC*
  • I've always wondered why, if the paint in the can is so realistic as chrome, why do they have to vacuum metalize the cap...why not just paint it? *NM*
  • IMO - they get close but...
    • The bad part about all this type of paint is that it's not durable. Might look OK today, but I guarantee it'll rub off and/or tarnish. If you try to protect it with clear, the finish changes to just plain silver or worse. *NM*
    • Polish the basecoat? Not so much for the "dip", but for a really smooth base to work from. Alcad chrome is kind of dark. Molotow is darn close! *NM*
  • that paint is excellent for hubcaps, wheel covers, and areas where a "polished aluminum" look is desired. I wouldn't recommend it for bumpers though *NM*
  • I think the Dupli Color Anodized Paints would work great over that! *NM*
• Wow! Would love to see this one reissued. *NM*