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• Random model this morning *PIC*
• 1964 Impala SS wheels. Are they stainless steel with a chromed center cap? *PIC*
  • 3 bars and center are chrome plated pot metal. Back is brushed stainless with polished outer edge! *NM*
• Have you ever had to use a crane to assembly your truck model? *NM* *LINK*
• CCKW #4
  • Couple more pix I forgot to post.
  • That is a very cool idea to use a decal to keep your louvers straight. I'm gonna remember that. *NM*
  • I'd like to see your lay out cause your stuff is big so you need room. *NM*
• smpdecals, is he still in business? Just tried placing an order and it came up "We're unable to process your payment at this time. Please try again later." *NM*
  • Still in business as far as I know. Last communication we had was end of February. *NM*
    • I'm trying to pay through paypal, and keeps coming up as "We're unable to process your payment at this time. Please try again later." Everything I'm looking to buy is in stock. *NM*
      • Maybe PayPal's the problem. Have you tried contacting SMP to explain your problem? *NM*
        • Just sent an email about the same time you posted your response. *NM*
      • My PayPal is doing the same thing. Can't get them to fix it. *NM*
      • I've had PayPal do that to me like three separate times, when trying to order from a business online. Drives me crazy! *NM*
  • He's having surgery so things may not be normal right now but I guarantee he is still in business... matter a fact I have to go see him tomorrow to check up on him. His wifey had some surgery just recently. *NM*
    • Oh geez! I sure wish them a speedy recovery. *NM*
• Anyone still sub to a magazine, say like Hemmings Muscle Machines? Do any of you get automatic renewals? I don't care for that part. *NM*
  • Subscript to a bunch, none are set up for automatic renewal. *NM*
  • If you can't get auto renewal to stop, go into your account and change a few of the credit card digits. But I've never had a problem stopping an online sub since they send you a couple of notices beforehand. *NM*
  • Speaking of magazine subscriptions I have a lifetime subscription to Rodder's Journal but haven't heard anything from them for literally years!!! My last issue was #83... Any Canadians on here have the same problem??? *NM*
• Round2, I hope you still have the Arnie Beswick license. You could do this version of a '68 GTO. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Couple more pics. Car looks tuff! *PIC*
• What do you all recommend for a free photo hosting website? *NM*
  • www.imgbox.com *NM*
• And Dang! The unthinkable happened. Paint came right off to the plastic when I was putting on Bare Metal. Pics inside.
  • The primer didn't adhere to the plastic. So no matter what you painted on top of ir won't really matter. *NM*
  • That's frustrating. Definitely strip it. Like Bill said, the primer didn't adhere. I could be off here, but I'd think after stripping and cleaning, I'd give it a light scuff. Give the primer something to "bite on to. " *NM*
  • If it's going on a contest table, I'd strip it. What'd you use for primer (what Bill said)? *NM*
  • Just had that happen, the paint will continue to flake and scrape off *NM*
  • When you start over you'll have to pay much attention to those area but your going to have sand those edge with harsh sanding stick work your way with lighter sticks. Do the whole car that way. Forget the soaking just sand it and prime and sand. *NM*
  • I'm guessing there is a chemical still on the body ---
• Good afternoon/evening guys. I've been making some progress on my Moebius '54 Hudson Hornet.
  • VERY NICE *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • Wow, looking awesome! *NM*
  • That Looks awesome, sorry about the BMF lift, did you figure out what happened? *NM*
  • Love the Green!! *NM*
• Attention: Scott Liggett No, I did not run out of WHITE Paint!!.......PICS
  • So that's where it went.... Nice job *NM*
  • Nice! Taking it to the Freeze Frame show? You could "duke it out" with Scott Liggett. LOL! *NM*
  • Nice!, What the Heck, did ya trade in your drag cars for off road stuff all of a sudden? *NM*
    • Maybe he's building haulers for those drag cars? 😁 *NM*
      • Good idea!! *NM*
    • I have six projects.right now! The Bronco and the Ramcharger 4 X 4 's are finished. The other are a GMC Jimmy, a '60 Chevy Pickup, a '55 Chevy Gasser & a '64 Plymouth Super Stocker. The 4 X 4's are just something different to do. *NM*
  • Awful Purdy, Barry... *NM*
  • Lookin' good!!! *NM*
  • Very nice :-) I built one of those long ago when it came with a bass boat. Good kit. *NM*
• Some comparison pics between an original MPC 68 GTO and the new release GTO. Draw your own conclusions but I think the new one is a much better kit than the old one. (PICS)
  • Interesting comparison Robert. Strange how much longer the old hood is than the new. The interior panels look better in the old one with better detail. I will get at least one or two. I have a few old built ups that need resto help so perhaps I'll get one kit just for parts. *NM*
    • I wonder if the hood lengths are different because of the old hood having "hinges" molded to it. Thus causing an optical illusion with the back of the hood propped up closer to the camera. *NM*
  • Are you building both now? *NM*
• I think I found a home for the Foose wheels from the 65 Impala (PIC)
  • That works ! *NM*
  • Cool! I have a question though. Whatcha doing with that Twister Nova in the background? *NM*
• When entering a car model in box stock class at a show, is it advantageous to put a mirror underneath of it? I barely see a handful of people do that......if at all. Thanks. *NM*
  • If the judges pick up the models I don't think it helps and if they don't, then they shouldn't be giving the ones on stands extra credit. I see the advantage in that if they do pick up the models then they don't have to pick those up and the only advantage is they aren't
  • I use an elevated stand with a mirror tilted at a 45 degree angle beneath . This gives the judges a full unobstructed view and discouraged handling . I have received many positive comments from judges concerning this IF you have a detailed chassis, *NM*
    • Is a detail painted chassis of a box stock build worth that much to look at to be using a mirror? I can see the advantage of a mirror for a build with added details beyond box stock. *NM*
      • Use of mirrors definitely compliment a well detailed chassis . With box stock definitely challenging , but avoiding a ho hum flat black ,instead work from primer base with body colored over sprays and,,,,
        • What Billy said - you can make box stock more interesting with his suggestions. For several years I've been slightly weathering engine compartments and chassis components to appear street driven. Washes and pastels bring out little details and provide some realism.
  • Going to a show this weekend? *NM*
    • Yes. The Freeze Frame show in Fort Wayne, IN. *NM*
      • Only a couple of days away. I'd get in contact with who is running the show to see if it is allowed in their contest or not. *NM*
  • It IS an idea to provide the kit instructions with the box stock build, at one big show, I didn't and was disqualified because of that! AND it was the only box stock I ever built, never again, LOL I just can't build box stock, I'm a hacker, chopper, whatever, I love being..
    • So am I lol *NM*
    • Amen! I LOVE surgery, kitbashing, mixing it up! A showroom stock build is anathema to me! *NM*
  • Not all shows allow any kind of base (unless it's a diorama) I recommend checking to be sure. *NM*
  • Scott, some show do not allow that and ours is one of them. *NM*
  • My personal feeling on the subject.... I REALLY wish folks would leave the mirrors at home... I mean I get why they use them , but when trying to get a decent pic of a model, I hate them.... They really mess with the lighting.
• Finished PICs Why, why, why at the last possible minute does something have to go wrong. Superglue on the grill and front bumper somehow ends up on the palm of my hand and then onto the roof. I don't think I am even going to try to fit it.
  • Very nice colors! The red pinstripes are the perfect touch! *NM*
    • It's the Foose kit and those are kit decals. I thought they were perfect for that color. *NM*
  • Really nice! The pinstripes work well with the body color. Speaking of which, what is the body color? *NM*
    • I knew someone was going to ask. It's a Tamiya spray can color but I can't remember. I'll try to figure it out and let you know. *NM*
    • Looks like TS38 Gunmetal to me. *NM*
  • Really nice, I like it too. *NM*
    • Thanks. *NM*
  • Nice build! Is there a clear coat over the paint? I've used Novus #2 on a Q-Tip to remove superglue. *NM*
    • Yes, Tamiya clear. I'll give it a shot. I just don't want to touch it with any grit and sand to far. *NM*
  • There are superglue removers (solvents)...
    • I ran out of epoxy a few years ago and just never got around to getting more. Tomorrow I am finding some, thanks. *NM*
      • I use this instead of epoxy or super glue to attach parts to painted surfaces. Dries crystal clear but use sparingly. *NM* *PIC*
        • Where do you get it, Dave?? *NM*
  • I like that paint combo very nice! The whole car looks good *NM*
    • Thank you! *NM*
  • Looks good though! IMHO superglue is way over-used in model construction. I almost never use it. It's dangerous in more ways than one. *NM*
    • Well, I'm on the opposite end of the spectrum on this. I use CA almost exclusively. Two part Epoxy is good if you need time to adjust location. Don't know what I'd do without them. *NM*
  • It should polish right out ! Some very careful work with polishing pad kit , cross cutting each step as instructed . Good luck if you decide to repair . *NM*
    • Thanks for the encouragment. I'll give it my best shot. *NM*
  • Patience. You've got a really nice build there. Take your time. You'll fix it! *NM*
    • At first I didn't want to mess with it but now a day or two later I will give it the old some college try. Never finished college so I'll do my best. *NM*
  • Nice build Terry!! *NM*
    • Thank you so much. *NM*
  • That looks really nice Terry! Good luck getting that spot rubbed out! *NM*
    • I appreciate it. *NM*
• Mega Congrats to Don Sikora II....
  • That's very cool...congratulations! *NM*
  • That's great Don ! Congrats ! *NM*
  • Congratulations, Don! Very cool! *NM*
  • Very Good!!.......have every issue of CA and have enjoyed Don's columns for years.......Congratulations Don. *NM*
  • Congrats to my friend Don! *NM*
  • Congratulations! *NM*
  • Thank you! *NM*
  • There are precious few of those positions any more! Great news!! *NM*
  • Great author and a great magazine, bravo! *NM*
  • Congrats! Well deserved I'm sure. *NM*
  • That's really awesome! Don's a great guy and I'm sure he totally deserves this opportunity! *NM*
  • Wow, that's awesome! It's also his birthday too so that's quite a gift! *NM*
• 2022 Ford Explorer SUV Interceptor *PIC*
  • It looks meaner with the black roof. *NM*
  • Looking good! *NM*
• First modeling since early 2020... *PIC*
  • Does the picshow for you all? *NM*
    • No pic for me. *NM*
    • Not me. *NM*
    • Nope. *NM*
  • No pic *NM*
• 21 images and captions in an expanded kit review and building hints article on Revell's latest 1930 Model A Five Window Coupe kit..(no firewall)... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Great Build!!!!! *NM*
  • I have laugh at myself. I looked at the pictures in your post and I thought what is Tim talking about, both those models have firewalls. Then it dawned on me….. *NM*
    • Believe me, you weren't the only one. *NM*
    • LOL! That was my first thought as well! Duh! *NM*
    • ME TOO! *NM*
    • Hah! Joke's on me, it would appear!!!!! Thanks everyone for your comments...TIM *NM*
    • Hah! Joke's on me, it would appear!!!!! Thanks everyone for your comments...TIM *NM* *PIC*
  • Thanks for letting us know Tim. Love reading your articles, especially on hot rods. *NM*
  • Excellent article and great advice, the pics really tell the story! *NM*
• Parts Search: I'm looking for Monogram Beer Wagon parts. Primarily need the right & left rear chain drives and axle but will accept anything to lighten your junkyard. Thanks for listening.
  • I think I still have some of those parts in a box out in garage not sure what box but will try to find tomorrow *NM*
    • George, whatever you have will be helpful. I knew I had some parts also. Took me 2 days of searching to find. Unfortunately, I'm still lacking. The project I have in mind isn't actually a Beer Wagon but will include some of the parts. *NM*
• Some pics of the Woodie with the body panels installed. , , [pics]
  • That's gonna be pretty cool. *NM*
  • Great job on the wood paint detail. What is the paint color called that you used on the body? Is it metallic or pearl? *NM*
    • Tamiya pearl yellow spray right over the bare plastic. *NM*
  • The yellow color works great on it. *NM*
  • Nice job on the wood. *NM*
    • X2. *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • Looks pretty nice Steve! *NM*
• Steve Magnante and his GM Funny cars video. *NM* *LINK*
  • Just finished watching this, made me laugh & smile, also learnt some good things, many thanks David for posting the links & to Steve, a great series....thank you. *NM*
    • I caught it myself about the F/C's and few other ones. I like his stuff but I'd like to see more real cars he's done and use generic decals on the generic cars. I'd love to see his collection. *NM*
  • Thank you, David, more good stuff!!!...
  • I see he mentions Moebius making a Maverick kit soon; still more from the rumor mills, or will it actually happen? *NM*
    • As I recall, that was just a rumor. *NM*
      • That's what I was thinking too but??? *NM*
  • Did I catch Steve say that Slixx does the decal for Steve's Wilshire Shaker? Went to slixx and can't find them. *NM*
    • I might be able to help you out.... My friend will look tomorrow *NM*
    • Sorry Mike my connection does not have anymore and can't print anymore because he uses an ALPS and having trouble getting parts. *NM*
      • Thank you for your help Frank. I have more than my fair share of projects waiting to get finished anyhow. *NM*
• My accomplishment this month, just for fun. PICS
  • Neat! *NM*
  • I've started one of those. Mine isn't quite an accomplishment yet.😎
    • Oops! Forgot, PICS above. *NM*
    • Possible Banana Buggy? *NM*
      • No Banana Buggy say I. Maybe a load for a pickup or trailer. Most ALL photos I've seen were red. For that very reason mine isn't. *NM*
        • The challenge to this kit is detailing the engine. If you choose.😁
          • Missed again! PIC in above post. *NM*
          • Yeah, I didnt go overboard there since it ends up hidden below the seat/engine cover anyway-I detailed the battery then picked out components in various shades of black and silver *NM* *PIC*
            • I like what you've done Terry. You've highlighted the key components. Not easy when it's all molded as one piece. *NM*
  • Cool! That is what I am going to do to mine as well - red color. :-) *NM*
  • AmphiCat ? Actually amphibious? Electric? Never seen a 1:1, but I bet it was a lot of fun. *NM*
    • Re: AmphiCat ? Actually amphibious? Yes. Gas Powered. Been seen on TV. *LINK*
    • Cant say we ever tried/tested its ability in water but it was a lot of fun when we used it on land *NM*
  • Keep telling myself to grab one of those, little bass boat flake and lots of clear....LOL *NM*
    • Great Idea, Len. The Perfect Canvas for that kind of build. *NM*
  • I looked at that one recently but didn't pick it up...yet. Might have to after seeing your Terry! *NM*
• Looking for an article, Bill Coulter & 50 Pontiac
  • I think it's in the '50s book he did--The Nifty '50s. *NM*
    • Here's the book cover. It's available at Amazon....PIC
  • I'm not sure about the magazines, but it was in this paperback...*PIC*...
    • Re: I'm not sure about the magazines, but it was in this paperback...*PIC*...
• I'll just drop this here and back away slowly *PIC*
  • Pretty cool, but...... IMHO, it needs a hood and that nose needs to come way down. No *NM*
  • I need to pick a lane and build something like that. KOOL *NM*
• That is sweet! *NM*
• It sands just fine. There are different types of resin, but the standard and water washable sand very well. I use the stuff as filler also. *NM*
• I'm working on the new '68 Coronet and found something that needs to be fixed......
  • Like this about the windshield frame. *PIC*
    • There is a drip rail edge that's supposed to be there, see the photo below *NM* *PIC*
  • Actually, the new tool convertible windshield area was modified to better match the actual convertible all stainless trim. Compare it to the original and you'll see it. *NM*
    • I'm sorry but I disagree. Compare the pics Mike L. posted to the kit piece. *NM*
      • See my photo from a different angle *NM*
        • All the pics I saw on line looked like Mikes. What can I say? *NM*
          • Have you done anything to the windshield frame yet? Post a pic please. *NM*
            • Yes I smoothed it out. It's in primer now. *NM*
            • I found Frank's post of what's in the box. Here's one of his pics of the body. Kind of wish it was closer. *NM* *PIC*
            • Here's a pic. *NM* *PIC*
              • Actually it looks pretty close to me... *PIC*
              • It's the area on top above the vent window that looks a bit strange to me...*pics*
• Those paper models brings back fond memories of putting together a cardboard "fort", with soldiers(expertly printed), to put together, from a company called "Build-a-set", IIRC, AND Kellogs "PEP" cereal had two WWII "punch out" and build airplanes, to put together, one, a
• GTO ALL MOCKED UP.... PIX and thanks for looking
  • You cut the nose off, wow.. *NM*
    • ...It Comes that Way....Separate Nose Piece... *NM*
      • Which fits like a glove. *NM*
  • Color picked yet? *NM*
    • I want it stock appearing except of course for the wheels, then you open the hood to see the 572. Pretty much if it were my car on a budget. I was thinking that light yellow Chevy calls it Butternut maybe even a vinyl top? *NM*
      • I've also been thinking of that light blue metallic with a white-ish interior (This blue is one of my fav's) *NM*
  • Nice, has the vibe of a Pro Touring Royal Bobcat *NM*
• Latest completion. ZZ Top's Kopperhed 50 Ford *PIX* and *LINK*
  • I forgot about Kopperhead. Your build looks great! *NM*
• Paper Model Show, Nowy Tomysl, Poland, 18-19 March 2023 Starts over with some driving images, gets into models around 3 minutes. JSC does ship models so heavy on those. Poland looks warmer last weekend then here in AZ did. *NM* *LINK*
  • WOW! that's amazing! *NM*
• Something new on the shop floor, here at WTH Motorsports..... Heads up Frankie.... We're comin' for you and yer "cute" LIL BUICK!!!!! *NM* *PIC*
  • The Marty n' Frank show is back on! Can't wait to see you guys line them up! *NM*
  • OK MARTAAY...... I'm thinking it's on brother. PIX and thanks to Martaay this is on.
    • All Right..Gonna be some "run what you brung" action..Can't wait..Studebaker vs Buick..Oh Yea.. *NM*
    • That's what I love! The two of you duking it out! LET'S GET READY TO RRRRRUMBLE! *NM*
    • ' Bout tme, you two! Been kinda boring around here!! L.O.L. *NM*
    • That wing looks so much better. *NM*
  • Better be ready Marty, I saw that Buick run last week at Muscle Car race and the Tutterow boys got tuned purty good, ran 203 mph before rains came! It Bad fast and you know Frank might have some more Nitrous tubing laying around! LOL! *NM*
    • So, are you sayin' that this is based on a real car?? *NM*
      • What? ,, This one?? *NM* *PIC*
      • Yes it's a black and what appears to be an off white. I was going with B/W as "High Patrol" Broderick Crawford style but since Martaay threw down on me more than likely white all my Marty are white. *NM*
        • Re: "all my Marty are white"..... Not the boat... The boat is BLUE!!! Lol
          • Ohhh Yeah, I forgot about the boat and now that you say that, that boat I was talking about last night will be white. I chose blue on that boat because JR made me some gold leaf lettering. *NM*
• Got my MPC 68 Coronet R/T today, thanks! I'll be using it as parts car for my MPC 69 Dodge R/T Mission Impossible convertible
  • I did, too, but you may want to rethink that one -
    • I'll probably restore the 69 first, the get another 68 to build later *NM*
• Down the board a ways, I posted a pic of my 66 Ford pickup project. MikeL had a question.
  • BobbyT, you might want to use just BobbyT for your name here to avoid getting spam or strangers' emails. Your email address can be in your profile, which is accessible only by folks with a profile. *NM*
    • Thanks much. *NM*
      • HMMM. I don't see how to do that. Would someone help? *NM*
• Ok, a little update on the 29 Woodie I've been working on,,, [PICS].
  • That looks good, sets just about the same as My Model A. Just a tad high in the rear as they were back inna day. *NM*
  • Looks good. Ride height is just right. *NM*
  • Your "carpentry" is nicely done. ;^) *NM*
  • Any hints on f/r axles to get the drop just right? *NM*
    • I just cut a slot in the spring crossmember and ground the top of it off. Spring slides right up inside. Interior floor hides it but I have to cut the tip off the spring so the floor sits in the fenders. The front axel is from the parts box. I don't recognize it but it fits. *NM*
      • Can you post a pic of the front - I'm curious about which kit. Scored about a zillion hot rod parts several years ago, I may have it in stock
        • Here you go Bob,,[PICS]
  • Looks good, Steve. Are you going to use real wood for the panels? *NM*
    • No, after my last '29 build, I want to keep this one relatively simple. Using the kit panels. *NM*
• Just read that Susie Moss (Sterling Moss's wife) passed away. *NM*
• Happy belated Birthday! *NM* *PIC*
• Happy Birthday, Rich! *NM*
• For older vehicles (ie 1937), what dash is usually preferred to be swapped in? *NM*
  • A very common thing is to...
  • Also, '40 Ford dashes are popular, even seen in deuces. *NM*
    • You will even see deuce dashes in Model As *NM*
• Jason Herring from MCMA- would you email me about a donation to the club at the show? *PIC*
• The last couple of cars my dad had were Grand Marquis, not sure of the years. Drove them a lot when I was back in Oklahoma visiting. Good car for those long county roads. *NM*
• 2023 Portland Roadster - After not being held since 2019, the show was back in full swing this past weekend. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Lots of great pics - many thanks! *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics! That '52 Plymouth Suburban was fun. *NM*
    • I've got many a mile riding around in the back of a '52 Suburban throughout southern AZ in the mid fiftys. *NM*
• I'm just letting my imagination run wild here, but since AMT molded a separate nose piece on the 68 GTO, maybe they will do these as well? (PICS)
  • Minor changes to get the BODY from '68 to '69 BUT the only thing shared inside would be the floor and maybe console. you'd need a complete new interior too. *NM*
  • More imagination: If the nose is separate, maybe a chrome bumper and a bench seat? GT-37 anyone? Just thinking out loud since you brought it up. *NM*
  • Or, just reissue the AMT/Ertl ‘70 GTO from the mid to late ‘80’s. *NM*
    • My kingdom for a '72 rear bumper that doesn't stick out past the edge of the body. I know Missing Link did them, but I can't track them down *NM*
      • There were two - MissingLink casts (or cast) the correct one that does not stick way out
  • This funny car kit will net you these stock '69 GTO parts...*3 PICS*...
    • Missing Link did the interior. I believe I got the last one they had for this car but maybe Ragtop Man [Bob] can confirm if they have any left It was a few years ago. *NM* *PIC*
      • You're correct Steve. It looks like one of their pieces. *NM*
      • We did - but it didn't sell very well... the market just wasn't there
        • Here's a photo of the Missing Link resin '69 GTO interior...*PIC*...
          • I was lucky and got one before it went OOP
            • Me too. Lucky I got it when I did. *NM*
• LITTLE MOCKERY...... on update.....................PIX and thanks for looking
  • Cool, that fills up that engine bay very well. *NM*
  • Non-turbo LS? *NM*
  • Not sure if they make the larger diameter modern Rallye II's in scale, but they would look great on that *NM*
• Now might be time to show you the original 68 MPC GTO I got last year. (PICS)
  • Yea, I got one too. Got it from Tom before he retired. *PIC*
    • "Barn Find" *NM*
  • Thanks for buying that so it would guarantee one would be reissued. Even more thanks if you paid $$$. LOL. *NM*
  • How about some comparison pics between the old annual and the current reissue? *NM*
• Too everyone here, thanks for the birthday salutations. *NM*
• Looks like they are crisper and sharper than the last releases
• Build # 3 for 2023 . . . pics
  • Holy mackerel!!! That looks REAL!!! *NM*
  • Very Nice! *NM*
  • WOW!!! *NM*
  • In-freakin-credible!!!! 🤪 *NM*
  • Mind if I take it for a spin? Looks real good! *NM*
  • Beautiful! *NM*
  • Jee zip that looks good. *NM*
  • Nailed the replica, great job! *NM*
  • Thank you for all the complements. I am humbled. *NM*
  • Very nice build Gary. I am in the process of building a couple ZL-1 replicas myself and hope mine come out half as nice as yours. *NM*
  • Beautiful build! *NM*
• Thanks Ray. That's the plan. *NM*
• Coming along nicely *NM*
• Prayers go out to family and friends for comfort and peace during this time. *NM*
• happy belated Birthday Rich. Hope you got lots of modeling stuff! *NM*
  • Thanks for the thought. A number of years ago within my family it was agreed no hobby gifts unless gift cards. *NM*
    • Oh then you can get what you want and or need! I get it. *NM*
• Thanks for sharing your build. *NM*
• Is there a good color chip folder some place for Mercedes-Benz 300 Gullwing colors?
  • I use the Auto Color Library website. I find it to be a good reference source. I posted the link in the body of the message.
    • X2. Excellent site, easy to navigate. *NM*
  • I triple dog dare you!!! *NM* *PIC*
    • I picked up that colour from vintage racing miniatures a few years ago to do that colour scheme. *NM*
    • Have that color from Zero Paints to do mine *NM* *PIC*
    • Well, that, or the Earle Bruce gullwing... *NM*
    • And then there's one Von Dutch flamed *LINK* *PIC*
      • I love it and am considering it...
    • I have a bottle of that. *NM*
  • I didn't realize they came in such a variety of colours... *LINK* *PIC*
    • Here's one I photographed a few years ago in lavender. IIRC the signage said 3 were sold *NM* *PIC*
    • Then, of course, you have the Mittlegrun (Green) one that Mecum's auctioning (link) *NM* *LINK*
      • Don't like that color at all, doesn't seem to work on that car. Maybe on a tractor...... *NM*
        • That is sort of a Lantz Bulldog green. *NM*
        • LOL. Or maybe an old MKT diesel. *NM*
      • If I didn’t already have two colors for the two kits I have, I’d be in for that green. *NM*
• The recent MPC Lil' Hustler Datsun flipnose, is that a small block Chevy? *NM*
  • Yes, pretty decent one too *NM*
• Happy Birthday my friend! *NM*
• You haven't told us which one, but that's ok. Happy Birthday anyway!! *NM*
  • Charlie, it's my 76th. *NM*
    • Ahhh. You're still a young'un! *NM*
      • Hope to stay that way. Bob Dylan's song "Forever Young" is my mantra. *NM*
• Here's another video by Steve Magnante. Steve's Altered Wheelbase Fords *VIDEO INSIDE*
  • Thanks for the link! *NM*
    • +1 from my neck of the woods! *NM*
  • The IMC Cougar II is so awesome! *NM*
    • Agreed, the original IMC kit was molded in a beautiful metallic burgundy with black,clear & chrome parts, just a glorious model out of the box. *NM*
  • What a great video, just wonderful to see & listen to someone who is as maniacal about building model cars as I am......lol......& can talk under wet cement like me........many thanks for the link & Thank You Steve for taking the time to do this. *NM*
  • Several months ago I watched his "show" and was very disapointed, he looked like a model hacker! BUT having seen the MoPar, and now FoMoCo models he's built and listening to his history of the kits, I have a new RESPECT for Steve, way to go Steve, keep on modeling! *NM*
  • that was fun, I'll have to subscribe to the channel, thanks for the link. *NM*
• Easier for Revell to do a '58, sharing many parts from their fine '57 kits. *NM*
• Excellent choice of parts used to do more or less what AMT expects of us with their new idea of kits without all the details! Of course that's what I'll do too! *NM*
• MPC has incorrect valve covers and those optional headers and injector manifold are designed for a Hemi (with the equal port spacing) , I believe. *NM*
• That lower front pan is an Olds-only item. I'll look up the GTO part (if there is one)
• Prayers for the family and friends. *NM*
• Anyone here heading to the 'Motor City Madness' model contest in Warren Michigan this coming Sunday?
  • I'm hoping to go. Haven't been able to make the trek for a few years now. *NM*
  • No I will be at Heritagecon at Canadian warplane museumn this coming Sunday? *NM*
    • :Heritagecon would certainly be more convenient but, unfortunately, they always seem so ill prepared for anything but military models *NM*
  • Lil' Miss Ragtop is getting married on Sat - so I'll miss it for the first time in years *NM*
    • Congratulations! *NM*
  • I'll be there. Haven't missed one except for COVID. *NM*
  • I'll be there with Kevin Lutz (Missing Link). *NM*
• What have you done to raise the ride height to clear those huge tires? *NM*
• AAAAAAAAAA!!! I wish I had more money!!!! *LINK*
  • WOW!! *NM*
    • Maybe we could get a fund drive going. Pool all our money together and share the car. LOL!! *NM*
  • Hopefully someone (I'm talking to you Round 2) will do a series of kits for all the last call Challengers. My belief is they would sell like hotcakes! *NM*
  • YIKES!! *NM*
• Urethane is not the same as lacquer. It is not hot at all in my mind, at least in my experience. *NM*
  • Sorry I didn't catch that. I have never used urethane paint that I know of. *NM*
• A very happy birthday, Rich, and many , many, more *NM*
• Happy Birthday Rich... *NM*