Message Index
- Did anyone see Marty in the stands at Byron today?☺ *NM*
- Today is Larry and Cliff Read's birthday... HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUYS!!! All the best and MANY more!!! *NM*
- Fujimi Pantera GTS - what's the good and bad of this kit? *NM*
- Kinda a rant about PIF........
- Went to McDonalds for 2 double cheeseburgers, total $7.02. *NM*
- Wendy's: 2 salads, one hamburg special, one Sprite, 3 small fries. $30! *NM*
- Regular gas 3 dollars a gallon here..... *NM*
- The now universal excuse..."well, you know, Covid..." *NM*
- I ship stuff 1st class with tracking all the time, usually for about $3.50-3.75. *NM*
- I don't want to mention but America/Canada you asked for it.. *NM*
- I don't think fast food workers are complaining about the wage increases and McDonald's profits are always up *NM*
- Speaking of model paints, have any of you mail ordered Tamiya spray paint from the guy in Atlanta? I;ve no local shops to purchase it at. *NM*
- Longroofs at Power Tour! Link and several Chevy ll ideas! *NM* *LINK*
- Wow... is that ever pretty. What tires? *NM*
- Did the '68 Hemi Dart and Barracuda S/S cars come with back seats? *NM*
- Congratulations! That's awesome! *NM*
- I know of the 1959 Olds 4 door promo from Johan. Was there ever a 2 door in kit form or did anyone make a 2 door in resin? Thanks! *NM*
- Re: I know of the 1959 Olds 4 door promo from Johan. Was there ever a 2 door in kit form or did anyone make a 2 door in resin? Thanks!
- On the Resin Realm website they list a 1959 Olds 98 Holiday Coupe Complete Kit. There isn't a pic, so don't know how complete it is. *NM*
- I bought a few nice kits from Tom (Promolite2000) when he was in business, but never got around to getting one of his fabulous '59 Olds conversions. IIRC, he did a lot of surgery to convert from a 98 to an 88, and they looked right on the money, as all of his resin kits did
- Another one finished. '68 Charger (Pics)
- WC-63 Installment #2
- OFF THE BENCH... Have to figure up some kind of interior tin. PIX and thanks for looking
- It looks like Testors is making Dullcote spray....new #1260T....maybe why my order was canceled.
- Just noted.....1260 was lacquer 1260T is enamel...... *NM*
- Brings up a good question for their PR team: what DO they still make and where to get it *NM*
- The 1260T is out there now.....the 1260 is gone forever I fear.....
- Did you ever look at the Rustoleum paint line-up? I looked at the racks in Home Depot for about 15 minutes and still couldn't decide on what primer/paint I needed for a project. They are so confused, and that confused me! Testors, being owned by Rustoleum is the same way.
- Brings up a good question for their PR team: what DO they still make and where to get it *NM*
- Just noted.....1260 was lacquer 1260T is enamel...... *NM*
- 1964 Fords...
- To bad theres no hood for the racecar but it looks like a real barn find, the other 64 just looks like a dusty promo. The stockcar looks like it was made from the annual kit that had the working head and taillights and opening hood and engine, Both nice to have. *NM*
- Dar on the left could be from a Craftsman kit. A lot of them were molded in maroon. *NM*
- Very cool cars. *NM*
- Going to take a swing and say the race Galaxie is the Daytona Sportsman release
- Hmmm. I've got a resin 1960 Plymouth Fury hardtop in the stash. Messed up the paint, so I stuck it in storage. Should try to redo it, though. *NM*
- I've been looking at some 3D printed wheels and they appear to be quite textured. Is it difficult to smooth them or could it be the way they are photographed? *NM*
- The texture is based on the resolution of either the CAD file or the 3D printer. Some printers can't do finer surfaces, and some files aren't created or saved to good enough resolution. Some parts NEED to be sanded down to make them good enough for most models. *NM*
- Thanks for the info. These are spoked and don't look that easy to smooth out and get it right. *NM*
- That all depends. Usually, a coat of filler primer (not thick enough to obscure details) usually does the trick. *NM*
- Of all the Indy 500 vehicles there has been, I've never seen/heard of this one. *PIC*
- I remember those. Same color scheme as the pace car mustang. *NM*
- THAT is cool! I'd love to be able to build one. *NM*
- Check out rayskits.com for a set of decals for this unit... he has an incredible array of decal sheets for all makes *NM* *LINK*
- Many years, there have been an "Official Truck" to go along with the Official Pace Car, but not every year.
- Didn't even know official trucks were made..cool... *NM*
- Back in the early 80's, the burned out hulk (from an apparent interior fire) of one of those, sat in the driveway of a house that I used to drive past, everyday, on my to and from work... Thought about stopping to see about buying it more than once... Never did of course! *NM*
- There were Ford vans that had graphics that resembled the Pace Car livery. *NM* *PIC*
- Many of you may not be familiar with this special "500" graphic from 1968.....PIC
- Indy Trucks *NM* *LINK*
- Companion to the Mustang Fox Body Pace Car
- A Model a Day. *PIC*
- Galaxie off the bench *PIC*
- Very nice! *NM*
- Kool stuff Kelly... The Resto-Mods is kickn it *NM*
- Great looking Gord, would love to see a picture of it outside in the sunlight. *NM*
- Steller. *NM*
- YES..... I am really liking that!!! *NM*
- NICE BUILD ON THE FORD. I'M LOOKING FOR A SET OF BIG AND SMALL WHEEL LIKE ON THIS FORD FOR MY ALTERED STATES BIG JOHN MAZMANIAN 50 AUSTIN ?? WHERE CAN I BUY A SET?? *NM*
- That's really eye catching! Nice build! *NM*
- Nice build and color choices. Not a fan of the big wheels but it looks pretty good on this one. *NM*
- Fitz and Van *LINK*
- New magazine alert: Crankshaft #2, Ex-Hemmings Richard Lentinello's new publication.
- How thick is that thing? That's a lot of pages! He won't have anything left to write about. LOL. *NM*
- Where can it be purchased? *NM*
- Where's a good site showing upcoming model releases, models in the works, etc.? *NM*
- Good morning. *PIC*
- There was a 1:1 of that in my hometown back in the '60s that was the fastest regular car in town. I never found out what was in it or what had been done to it but it was FAST. It was also red. *NM*
- I seen on Facebook that it was possible that Moebius might be doing the Billy the Kid Dodge Demon pro stock. Is there any truth to that? *PIC*
- I sure hope so!!! *NM*
- Their plate is REALLY full right now.......but who knows. *NM*
- They have a bunch of kits formally announced on their slate that will keep them quite busy for awhile. That's not a no, but Moebius has always been pretty transparent about what projects they're working on *NM*
- Could spin off a lot of product from a basic tool set *NM*
- Yes Please! *NM*
- Question about ERTL's International F-4270's cab
- Question about 67 chevelle engine
- regular spin-on filter *NM*
- Since there were basically 3 different engine types in a '67 Chevelle, I-6, big block 8, & small block 8, maybe it would help to know what engine?
- Ya know Bill, It's funny how none of these jokers will answer a simple question for someone until soneone answers with a wrong answer than all the "experts" who never participate in the forum feel the need to gang up on you to point out your mistake. *NM*
- Wasn't saying you were wrong. Just that maybe more research is needed for a definitive answer. Sometimes I think I know an answer about old Chevys or whatever but a little Googling shows I "misremembered". *NM*
- Steve Milberry: You hit a real sore spot with me, too. Folks who rarely--if ever--post a build come out of the woodwork as experts. If they'd spend half the time building that they do researching perceived mistakes, modelling would be more robust! *NM*
- Ya know Bill, It's funny how none of these jokers will answer a simple question for someone until soneone answers with a wrong answer than all the "experts" who never participate in the forum feel the need to gang up on you to point out your mistake. *NM*
- Re: BMF issues..... I'm not crazy (WELL) I was so fed up with the sheet I was using I said HECK WITH THIS and started to rip it in half. Funny thing happen when I did that, the paper started to tear but the BMF pulled away from the paper so I took the BMF in both hands *INSI
- Whyte on! *PIC*
- That is one gorgeous custom Stude! *NM*
- Here it is at the NL #40. *NM* *PIC*
- One of my all time favorite models, right there. *NM*
- The styling, the execution...absolutely flawless. *NM*
- It was a Scale Auto cover car in '94, pretty cutting edge back then and still! *NM*
- Always considered that a gorgeous model. Seeing the ad for LMG Enterprises - wonder what happened to Tom Gafney and LMG? Always enjoyed his reviews. And I still have a set of the LMG Pearl Powders. *NM*
- I had some pics saved from that show by Marty back in the day. Glad to be able to put the builder's name in the file names now. A true classic BEAUTY! Thanks for posting, guys. *NM*
- It's timeless. Still looks great after all these years. *NM*
- Ditto!!! *NM*
- Great build Bob!! *NM*
- Thanks Marty!! *NM*
- Very nice build Peter! *NM*
- Hagerty story (via msn,com) on a man in Spain who is hand-building 1920s-'30s racecars in 1/32 scale...for slot car racing! *LINK* *PIC*
- Just some random pics.....pics.....
- I've never seen that type of set up on that Nova. Kind of neat and different conversation piece. *NM*
- Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
- Thanks for posting David. *NM*
- '56 Merc... Buick hardtop wagon.... Waldorf Vette... COOL STUFF!!!! *NM*
- Ilike the 57 buick century cabelero... *NM*
- I was looking at the Chevy ll and thought what a cold natured rig that would be, be tough in cold weather! Then saw that big copper pipe going back to heat carbs, help a bunch! Great pics Dave, love that Buick wagon! *NM*
- There isn't a bad one in the bunch. *NM*
- Was there ever a scale '80-96 Ford pickup with a stepside bed produced in scale? *NM*
- Monogram did an '80 4x4 (reissued not long ago), AMT did an early Nineties version *NM*
- Did the 80s and 90s trucks use the same flareside beds? I was common to use the beds for many years despite the cab year. *NM*
- They changed the fenders to the more boxy style in 79 or 80 (when they changed the cab style). The bed might be the same as for previous years. *NM*
- The Nineties one had plastic outer fenders, different from the '80 pickup. The '80 probably did use a carryover bed, back then pickup beds tended to be either 6-1/2' or 8' *NM*
- Revell did one, too...but the current issue Revell kit is the Monogram version! *PIC*
- My weekend......model and non model stuff.... *PIC*
- Interesting connections. I loved the Accurate Miniature stuff - cars and aircraft.
- For everyone - There are ways to do your Will to avoid probate. If you don't have that already check into it. *NM*
- It's good you were able to go and visit family and remember those who passed. If the wheels are not spoken for I would like a set please. *NM*
- Re: My weekend......model and non model stuff....
- Acc Min & XS did some great stuff, still got a set of the wheels left from selling them in my shop, they were a good seller back then, same with the ACC Min Mclarens & Corvettes. *NM*
- Nice builds indeed. *NM*
- Congrats Frank. That is a great build so I am not surprised its on the cover. *NM*
- What are your thoughts on the car kits that Atlantis has been releasing so far? Any particular "gotta get" kits in your opinion? *NM*
- Unreal Roller was THE BIGGY for me..... *PIC*
- Can't wait for the parts pack based kits, also a nice clean '57 Nomad. It'll be interesting to see what appears after they get licensing for Ford and Chrysler items *NM*
- Maybe a '56 Buick. *NM*
- The Mooneyes dragster and Troublemaker for sure. I missed building both but not this time. :-) *NM*
- I just picked up the 57 Chevy Funny Car that I'll do my own version. *NM*
- The Green Elephant is a nice kit though it's basically a repop of the Revell Jungle Jim kit from way back. *NM*
- Looking VERY forward to the Mooneyes, the old 49ers Chevy Dragster, as well as all of the Parts Pack based kits! *NM*
- Airight Frank!! *NM*
- Thanks, Farmer! Those wheels look like they might work on the old Tamiya 1st Generation RX7 *PICS*
- ATTN: Concerning my looking for a windshield that fits a 1961 Johan Olds body, John Sharisky is graciously supplying a vacuformed one to go into a resin body. So, the search is over. I appreciate all of your input and time you guys put into this to help me out. THANKS! *NM*
- Test *NM*
- Re: BMF issues..... I'm not crazy (WELL) I was so fed up with the sheet I was using I said HECK WITH THIS and started to rip it in half. Funny thing happen when I did that, the paper started to tear but the BMF pulled away from the paper so I took the BMF in both hands *INSI
- You're a star! Congrats fella! You know Marty is gonna say some crap now....LOL *NM*
- What make is this beast? Is that what they called a town car, with a separate chauffer section? *NM* *PIC*
- ....Good time to get out....Scrap Prices are up.... *NM*
- So how does one get a copy?.....this is a proper paper magazine right?......is this the 1st issue?.........TIA *NM*
- ATS has been published for two years or so. I have been ordering my copies from Amazon.. *NM*
- Andy, order direct from Bill--he gets to keep more of the $$.Bill Coulter, PO Box 111, Alpha, Ohio 45301-0111 *NM*
- Funny you mention this, I just happen to be watching the program for the first time. He has a BUNCH of stuff.... They just finished up on a Chevy Beaumont. This is a perfect example of "Never judge a book by it's cover". I think? Not seeing the process of the work done. *NM*
- I'D LIKE TO THANK EVERYBODY on the nice comments about the ATS Magazine. Thanks *NM*
- With the possibility of GarWood refuse truck seeing fruition I got to thinking of my past ventures in "modeling"....PICS INSIDE
- I have an assortment of resin casts of the '61 Olds 88, and both the AMT '62 Chevy "bubbletop" and '62 Buick seem to fit OK enough, but as I stated in your other post, you'd need to make a rear window (I'd suggest from acetate) as it wraps around some. .... *LINK* *PIC*
- A Model a Day. *PIC*
- Oh you need to get back to it.... Always liked that car but never willing to pay the price. *NM*
- I had one of the Wave kits also, wish I had bought the sub too as they seem to go for really big bucks, sold the car when I needed cash and got a lot more than what I bought it for. Found that resin kit also & bought it, so I can build it one day. Yours is coming along nice. *NM*
- Looks kinda cool without the gingerbread trim.....I still have a mint Wave.....need to build. *NM*
- Very nice and very cleanly done. *NM*
- ANOTHER SOURCE: Warbird Decals offers chrome strips in a variety of widths. Made by Cartograf--chrome not printed on--stamped into clear film--excellent shine, easy to apply. BUT, only works for straight lines, just like other stripe decals. Won't do curves across the width *NM*
- Excellent for windshields, A-pillars, straight side-spears along bodies, etc. Mark Jones used/reviewed them in SA #258, August, 2020. *NM*
- Re: Ditto! *NM*
- Re: Lookin' good. *NM*
- Congrats Frank! *NM*
- Great kit. *NM*
- Congratulations,Frank! Great looking model! *NM*
- Could someone please check, if possible for you, if these windshields will fit into the Johan 1961 Oldsmobile 4 door body? List inside ....................
- I have a few different resin casts, and they seem to be 1:24 scale.
- Well, nuts. That's an earlier version of the post. I revised it and somehow got mixed up. Kindly disregard that post. What I meant to say was...
- Exactly. That's why I'd like for some people, if they can if at all possible, actually take a physical windshield of the kits that are SUPPOSED to be the same, and physically test fit the windshield into the Johan body. I know I'm asking a lot. *NM*
- So, if I'm getting this right: You want someone with the Flintstone body to check readily available GM Bubbletop windshields to see if there is an easy, logical fit... *NM*
- No, I was hoping that someone had an original Johan plastic body to test fit windshields into. The resin body is a Vics Resin which was made from a Johan body. The perfect scenario would be to test fit windshields into a Vics body. BUT, John Sharisky is graciously .........
- I physically tested the windshields with my resin bodies, which is why I suggested those two. *NM*
- So, if I'm getting this right: You want someone with the Flintstone body to check readily available GM Bubbletop windshields to see if there is an easy, logical fit... *NM*
- Exactly. That's why I'd like for some people, if they can if at all possible, actually take a physical windshield of the kits that are SUPPOSED to be the same, and physically test fit the windshield into the Johan body. I know I'm asking a lot. *NM*
- Well, nuts. That's an earlier version of the post. I revised it and somehow got mixed up. Kindly disregard that post. What I meant to say was...
- I have a few different resin casts, and they seem to be 1:24 scale.
- Most modelers don't care for the scale, being 1/24th, but otherwise it can be built into a nice model. There is a pretty good review of the recent re-issue of the kit on the IPMSUSA website, check out the link. *LINK*
- Patto's Place has some decals for the #76 Spirt of LeMans and also the Spirt of Sebring cars. They are designed for slot car bodies, but can be used on a model. *LINK*
- Re: HUMBLED BIG TIME..... A few weeks ago I received in the mail a copy of ATS by Bill Coulter. Bill and I have been talking about this for some time and I am so without words. All the stories are great reads, I'm still beaming. PIX and thanks for looking *NM*
- Ownecraft (in British Columbia) used to do some. Now you can get some through Pro Tech Model Parts *NM* *PIC*