Message Index

• Bill Secules, thanks for bidding and I hope that you can use a lot of that stuff. *NM*
• Part ID: Is this an AMT 1961 Buick Invicta hood ornament?...*2 PICS*...
  • Not with the blob on the end, unless it is cut away. *NM*
• I got the box of parts today! Thank you! Lots of cool stuff I can use and you even replace something I lost on one kit! *NM*
  • Good to know! *NM*
• O/T cars. Interesting how people put so much thought, labor and expense into a custom car only to have it end up in the scrapyard. I kind of like the first one. ............... *PICS* ..........
  • I like the 2nd one. *NM*
    • I'm guessing that most people here will like the second one. *NM*
  • Brings to mind the story of that custom pacers scorpion, apparently a family squabble led to it ending up in a scrapyard and being crushed, It had some design elements that weren’t necessarily to my taste but overall it was still kind of a cool little custom kind of sad to *LINK*
    • Petty spite is petty. *NM*
    • Scorpion custom... *NM* *PIC*
    • Scorpion custom... with pic... *NM* *PIC*
    • I like that. Best looking Pacer ever built. *NM*
    • That car was from Ontario and I saw it at a show. I may have a few shots of it somewhere... *NM*
  • Problem with a shorty is that diamond side window
  • The Lancer wagon looks neat, still would have been better left alone. Those shorties usually don't drive well, too much taken out of the middle leaves too much overhang out back *NM*
• Just throwing something in... *PIC*
  • Lotta mordoors there. I like the last blue and white one, I have thought about painting the Joker car like that. *NM*
  • Looking good Terry!! *NM*
• Mailman dropped this off this morning,,, *PIC*
  • Look great, I need to put a rack together as well, what’s approximate turn around time with them ? *NM*
    • It was a couple months and I'm a semi-regular customer ,, but I'm also in Canada so that adds some time. If you're a new customer your wait might be a little longer. But, IIRC, Dale's the only one still doing this on a regular basis. *NM*
  • Glad he is still in business after Chrome Tech hung it up *NM*
  • Steve, how do you attach the pieces to your sprues? Hot glue gun? *NM*
    • While you're at it, what else do you do to your pieces to prep them? *NM*
    • Not Steve, but when I send my racks, they take a few months. Dale recommends, and I do it, attach the parts with silicone. I use the clear silicone like used in the bathroom. *NM*
      • Yes. ,, Stripped with Easy Off, all mold lines sanded off and finished with 4000 to 6000 wet sanding, rinsed off and air dried then attached to the rack with silicone. *NM*
        • Me too, I strip with the purple pond and I too remove the mold lines and sand with 5000 grit, wash with Dawn and water, rinse very well and thoroughly with plain water, let air dry and attach with silicone. *NM*
• This might be the most O/T question asked here but
  • I have not had that surgery and I don't know if this will help you, but ..........
    • Same here. Dr did not want to operate. Sounded like it was a last resort, if the tendon wasn't totally torn. *NM*
  • I haven't had it done but my wife has. What did you want to know? You can e-mail me off line if you want to keep it private. *NM*
  • I had it done about 15 years ago. As long as you do the PT and work a bit harder at it...no problems. I have full range of motion and no pain. *NM*
  • I've 4 surgeries on left side. *NM*
• was someone here looking for a custom bar grill for a 1957 Chevy? If so, let me know below. ............... *PIC* .........
  • That was me Scott, but I don't think that grill will work on my project. That one from the Revell kit is meant to mount behind the bullets on the front bumper, but my project won't have the front bumper on it. But thank you. *NM* *PIC*
    • The AMT 51-53 Chev has one that looks like that.... grill will work on my project. That one from the Revell kit is meant to mount behind the bullets on the front bumper, but my project won't have the front bumper on it. But thank you. *NM*
      • Thanks, I'll take a look at that kit. *NM*
    • Take a look at the AMT ‘58 impala custom grill *NM*
      • Thanks, I'll check it out. *NM*
    • I liked the picture you posted so much, I snagged a copy for myself. Are you making those graphics for your project? *NM*
      • Mike, yes I made up the decals for my model. *NM*
  • Just trim the ends off. There are still connectors in the inner part to hold the bars together. I think it's your closest option. *NM*
• 56 T-BIRD F/C.... Got the body done. I THOUGHT! This weekend I got a few more pictures that showed something I didn't do. So back to the bench. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Looking good Frank!! *NM*
  • That's AWESOME!!! *NM*
  • Coming along nicely. You have captured the "look" *NM*
  • Looks good. Are you gonna pie cut the front to narrow it? *NM*
    • The guy I'm doing it for expressed concerns if I did that then I'd have to cut the windshield, grille, etc... He was right on the windshield part that would have created a whole new list of problem. If it were for me I may have done that. *NM*
• I got brave and crazy on the weekend. *5 IMAGES*
  • John, what are you using as putty--the black stuff? *NM*
    • Actually, that’s primer. Duplicolor Hot Rod Primer. *NM*
      • Gosh, never occurred to me it would be primer over putty... *NM*
• An update on my little Freightliner. *1 IMAGE*
  • Oh, my stars, yes! *NM*
  • Rivets turned out nice *NM*
  • Rosie the riveter has met her match!! *NM*
  • That looks great so far! Keep us posted! *NM*
  • looking good *NM*
  • Coming along nicely. *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH... Sometimes you get lemons BUT! not in this case. I just squeezed out some tasty lemonade. 64 OLDS Resto Mod everything just fell together. This was a convert turned hrdtp using GTO roof turn post car. NO BMF! PIX and thanks for looking
  • Sweet!! *NM*
  • Looks pretty good from here! *NM*
  • That looks cool. Nice work, like the wheels and tires. *NM*
  • No BMF? So what did you use, chrome paint? *NM*
    • I used one of those Molo? chrome pens...To me they are useless unless you cut the tip in a 45 angle making a flat edge. *NM*
      • Thanks for that suggestion to cut the tip at a 45 degree angle. Just tried it and it helps. Maybe also cut a black Sharpie tip for black trim? *NM*
        • Yes and I have one at the ready. *NM*
  • Thats pretty nice Frank! *NM*
  • Cool beans *NM*
  • Looks great!!! *NM*
  • Nice job. I have a soft spot for 64 Cutlass' as I had a four speed convertible that I used to drag race back in the 60s *NM*
  • Steve Strope's daily is very similar to this
  • Good squeezing Frank, looks great. *NM*
  • You did a fantastic job on the conversion. *NM*
    • Thanks, It really fell together even to the rear windows. My biggest problem was I should have used black primer and not grey but a few more coats of the blue darken it up a bit and with the addition of black washing the opens really helped. *NM*
• Do any of these Challenger funny cars share the same parts/molds? Is the Johan all its own? Are the green one and the Soapy Sales the same kits? Thanks ! ............... *PICS* ..........
  • Johan kit was theirs alone and, in my opinion, is one of the nicest funny car kits ever..... The other two that you have pictured are the same MPC tool. *NM*
    • Totally agree Marty!!! *NM*
  • AMT did issue the Jo-Han kit in its own packaging, very hard to find now. The other two pictured are the last version (parts-wise) of the MPC kit *NM*
• January model club meeting *PIC*
  • COOL! Would love to see more pics of the Panthermobile. *NM*
    • Here are two more pictures the builder sent me.
      • Thanks! *NM*
  • Like the idea... Nice builds. *NM*
  • Nice Builds on the TV/movie cars! *NM*
  • Talented group! *NM*
  • Nice builds! That Coyote is awesome. I can't remember the last time I saw one of those built. *NM*
• Nice work *NM*
• Finished up my Jeepster Gasser over this chilly weekend. It didn't turn out as well as I hoping, but is parked on the gasser shelf
  • Tilt forward and lift off front end. COOL! *NM*
  • Great execution.... came out really good. Almost expected camo or is that over done, for me it is anyway? *NM*
  • Well, it sure makes me grin!!!! *NM*
  • This is great! I can see a Bronco or GMC Jimmy or Blazer getting the same treatment. *NM*
  • I like it. You sure are a fast builder! *NM*
  • I absolutely love it! Really, really nice work! *NM*
  • Fast build but came out really nice. *NM*
• Work in Progress - Revell's Chevy S-10 "Street Sweeper" *PICS*
  • I like the idea of a turbo, AWD S10. But is the stock front suspension still in that kit ? *NM*
    • Yeah, it would be much better with lower suspension, I think. But, then you have the 4WD wheels.... *NM*
      • I used wheels from an ‘86 El Camino kit to build a stock S10 from an earlier release. I’d like to do another with a 4 cylinder & 5 speed though. *NM*
  • Off to a great start. *NM*
  • Nice to see one of those get built--keep us posted! *NM*
  • Looking good. Looking forward to where it's headed, *NM*
  • FYI Jonathan, that's "Street Sleeper" not Steet Sweeper".😊 *NM*
    • Haha - I make typos like this all the time. *NM*
      • Changed the wheels to aluminum *PIC*
    • Jonathan, glad you caught my "Steet"! *NM*
  • Looks great so far and love your slight contrasting colors and the aluminum wheels look a lot better. *NM*
• The Wayne's World Pacer is looking for a new home. Anybody? *LINK*
  • I got mine...... *PIC*
    • Party on Dave !! *NM*
    • WAYNE'S WORLD...wayne's world...WAYNE'S WORLD! I know I'm to smart for my britches. Very nice. *NM*
• Slicks are 1" wide (25" in scale, of course), Revell used those in several other kits also *NM*
• PT Cruiser, ready for deep snow lol (pic)
  • A PT4WD Nice! *NM*
    • Thanks, just wanted to be different lol *NM*
      • Yeah your different alright. Kidding like the 4x4. *NM*
        • Lol, thanks buddy. I LIKE different. *NM*
  • One of the more creative PT Cruiser builds I've seen *NM*
    • I will have to post a picture of the real 4X4 Cruiser that a buddy sent me that inspired me to do this. The frame alone is six pieces just to make two rails. *NM*
  • Nice. Put a plow on it and I'll hire you. *NM*
    • Haha, think it would take a week to do your driveway. *NM*
  • Sooooooo..... When you're finish with the PT, maybe you can tackle this one next....*PIC*
    • Hmmm, now I do have an unbuilt Omni lol? Who knows??? *NM*
      • You know you want to... *NM*
        • Haha, maybe?? *NM*
• How much difference is there between the Revell and AMT '66 pro-street kits? *NM*
  • That should be Chevelle pro-street kits *NM*
    • Both are '67. Revell's (every issue) has custom tail lights. Both have tubbed chassis, Revell has lower profile dual quad intake and Moroso valve covers, AMT has traditional tunnel ram, snorkel scoop, and stock valve covers. Both have dated, one-off custom wheels *NM*
      • Thank you *NM*
      • The wheels are one thing I wish they would update in both kits. *NM*
        • You and me both Mike! The wheels in both kits and the non-stock taillights in the Revell kit stop me from buying another one of each. *NM*
          • Never did get one of the AMTs - generally thought of them as parts kits for A-Body "Pro Street" builds *NM*
• Marty, is this that kit with them goofy wide low profile hard tires and that goofy looking Camaro body? *NM*
• 32 FORD 3 WINDOW (PICS)
  • Very Nice 3 Window! *NM*
    • Thank you *NM*
  • Nice work *NM*
    • Thanks buddy. *NM*
  • Nice touch on the tail lights *NM*
    • Thanks Frank. Thought it might be cool. Keeping it all Ford lol. *NM*
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
    • Thanks Barry. *NM*
• That's gonna be awesome! *NM*
• Cool build! *NM*
  • Thank you!! *NM*
• I think the 1:8 Trans Am will be a ‘79. At least here’s hoping! They can go for CRAZY money these days! 😲 *NM*
  • It could be a 79? Whatever the picture on the box is. I don't know TransAms all that well. *NM*
    • Sorry - heres the pic - *NM* *PIC*
      • Yup! That’s it! I DEFINITELY want to grab one of those! The prices on that auction site are absolutely INSANE and it’s nice to be able to get this at a reasonable price. 👍🏾
      • Whose arm can we twist to get the 10th Anniversary decals included in this one
• I knew if I started to gather parts it would show up..... *PIC*
  • Here is my Impala....... *PIC*
  • That's cool! I never knew there were two different roofs available for this body style. *NM*
  • Is it just the body, or did it come with other parts? *NM*
    • Body, Front and rear bumpers, interior tub with dash, rear glass, tail lights, hood *NM*
• Yesterday I finally cleaned up my display cases and oragnized a bunch of it.
  • Nice! I really like the glass store display cabinet, though. *NM*
  • Looks great!!! *NM*
  • Nice display Bob! *NM*
  • Lordy, Bob, that's a lot of cars! *NM*
  • Great collection. *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
• There are a few from that list that will make their way to my stash. *NM*
• Finished painting the front shock struts on my Honda NSR500....
  • Wow Mike, lotsa work there but it looks good! *NM*
  • Mike, how do you like the AK Extreme metal stuff? Got some, haven't tried it yet. *NM*
    • This is the first time I ever used. It seems to work much like AlClad2, but they other metals that AlClad2 doesn't have. I just ordered some Bronze from them yesterday since AlClad2 doesn't make it and I need it too. *NM*
      • Thanks for the input--keep us posted. (I've heard the military folks love this stuff) *NM*
• I've been getting Finescale Modeler since SA shutdown, and they do some occasional DLC issues (downloadable content). I think you need to signup on there website to get them. The newest one has a nice article by Tim Boyd on kitbashing a 27 Ford Roadster. *NM* *PIC*
  • I let my FSM sub expire. One measly auto article an issue an issue wasnt worth it. *NM*
    • I'm with you... By this time I expected more *NM*
    • Same here. The auto wiring/detailing article was well done, excellent job, but a 1/12 Italeri Fiat Abarth??? (Like I can really relate to--and use--that...) *NM*
      • Which issue has the Abarth article since I would be interested in that being tired of hearing about Novas? *NM*
        • FSM, Jan/Feb, 2022, p.62 Article is as well done as you'd find in other mags, I think. I just can't relate to the subject matter (and yes, I'm tired of Mopar & Novas also) (now watch 'em pounce on me...) *NM*
          • Thanks Ken, now just need to find one. I was going to say Mopar also, but decided I'd be pushing my luck. *NM*
  • Agree *NM*
• Mine arrived on Saturday as well. Lots of cool stuff there. *NM*
• Thanks for this. I’ll be getting the 917. *NM*
  • Here's a little encouragement. *NM* *LINK*
• HIROHATA MERC YOU SAY.....
• Kind of reminds me of an anteater ....
• Hirohata Mercury
• I hope it has cruise control. *NM*
  • Maybe auto pilot! *NM*
• I've been wanting a Trabant for awhile. *NM*
  • Revell has been making Trabants for almost a decade. Though this might be a different version? *PIC*
    • Pickings are slim here in central WV, so I figure I'll have to mail order one from our hosts, I expect. *NM*
    • Its listed as the Universal which is the station wagon version. They've been hard to find the last couple of years. *NM*
  • I've mulled doing one with a crazy paint job a la the U2 Achtung Baby cars *NM*
• Just another Monogram Sunday... *PICS*
  • Nice job on the lot! I really like the Blue Beetle and '30 Woody!
  • Nice collection, they all look Great!! like the little yellow CJ! *NM*
  • Love that black Deuce. Perfect stance. *NM*
  • Terry, where do those Fiesta hubcaps ('39 SD) come from again? (I think I've asked before) *NM*
    • Look like the ones from Late 80s/early 90s Revell Skip's '59 Ford Skyliner and last reissue (or two???) of the Monogram 1958 Thunderbird. *NM*
      • Wheels and tires both are from the Skip's '59. *NM*
  • Lots of good stuff there Terry! *NM*
  • Love that Duesy! *NM*
  • Great collection of builds Terry!! *NM*
  • Lots and lots of VERY cool stuff!!! *NM*
  • Everything about that black '32 is perfect... So sinister looking!!!!! *NM*
  • Thanks, Terry. I still miss the Monogram section of kits in the store *NM*
• Nice eye candy, but IIRC, it was a polycast-type wheel with only a bright trim ring
• Woom! Love it...
• Thanks, Bill. It's Light Palomino--optional interior color. Vallejo Bone was as close as I could find in a spray (good paint, covers well, no primer, dries matt). *NM*
• Yes, Jim, it was. Those Monogram kits from that era were pretty simplified--lots of fiddlin' & scratchin' went in it. *NM*
• Thank you, Bob, much appreciated. *NM*
• You are very welcome, Bill, and thanks for your thoughts.. *NM*
• Thanks *NM*
• that is how the Crown v8 kit was done *NM*
• A lot of really great stuff! But wow, that Catalina wagon with 8-lugs...and is that a 421 badge?? So cool. *NM*
• Lots of neat stuff but for me I'm really likn that 64 Malibu *NM*
• If you only want decals, Slixx can probably take care of you *NM*
• 71 Boss 351.?????Sure that's not an AMT Kit.????? *NM*
  • Nope. New Revell tool. Been talked about for awhile. *NM*
• Re: They do make cool looking Gassers nice start
• Very nice bunch of cars! *NM*
• Build and race, Build and play; what's that? *NM*
  • Revell's snap kits. Some have sound and lights *NM* *LINK*
• Photo's from the past...enjoy
  • EXCELLANT *NM*
  • Eddie sitting in the Dragula. Aaaaaaawesome. *NM*
  • Self checkout comment is spot on *NM*
    • I have a story about a "discussion" that I had with a Wally World manager about that very subject.... I can't tell it here, but trust me, it's very entertaining. *NM*
      • I 2x's WON'T USE THEM... I don't get a W2 from them and my groceries are more expensive now that the scans have showed up. NOPE WON'T DO IT! Now I have to pay for someone's unemployment. *NM*
        • Only if the regular aisles are backed up or I just have a few things to buy. *NM*
  • Too many good things..........
    • Re: shouldn't used her fabric scissors to cut out your decals...used my wives hair cutting once...let me repeat once...lol... *NM*
  • Priceless, RS, absolutely priceless... (the fabric scissors--my mother-in-law) *NM*
  • I kinda like the one about being old and wise (even though I'm just kinda smart)....... *NM*
  • Not only are some of my toys in museums but my 1st school is a family residence and my 2nd school is a Maple Museum. *NM*
  • Nice Blast from the past RS!!!! *NM*
  • Ah, the original Monogram 40 pickup in that beautiful blue plastic, chrome & whitewalls, like all early 60's Monogram kits molded in colour, its a great model straight outa the box. *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Don't eat that corn RS, it done turned green! LOL! Cool pics sir! *NM*
  • great pictures *NM*