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• So this canuck3d site has a '71 Chevell conversion for the '70 kit, but does that mean it will fit the SSlasher kit? *NM*
• What do I type into Google to find Canuck website to order parts? I thought that it was Canuck.co, but that's not working. *NM*
  • canuck3d.ca *NM*
  • Email sent your way *NM*
• Is the SSLasher Chevelle molded in black? I hope not. *NM*
  • The kit build up I saw on Youtube, it was molded in white. *NM*
• Can flocking for carpet in a car interior be painted after it has been applied? If so, how would that be done? *NM*
  • I've painted flocking with acrylic paint from the craft store and Createx Flame Red. *NM*
• Can anybody suggest a Testors or Tamiya color that is close to this? Thanks. *NM* *PIC*
  • Looks a lot like Testors 1631 Burgandy Purple metal flake *NM*
  • I think that's what this is, Pretty sure that roadster is a Dave Darby build. *NM* *PIC*
    • No, I think that's too dark. *NM*
  • For the roadster I think Tamiya TS59 Pearl Light Red would be very close, the Chev Sedan Delivery looks like Testors Burgundy Purple ....my Oz 1.2 cents worth. *NM*
    • I believe you are correct....it looks a lot closer to me. Thanks. *NM*
  • It is Dave Darby's build *NM*
• Do you think Revell will reissue the ‘50 Ford pickup? *NM*
  • Yes...the rule of thumb is, one day after you pay collector prices for a poorly built one. been my experience anyway, but honestly, who knows? *NM*
• Straight Line Thursday.......
  • Funny to have Carefree sugarless gum AND Coca-Cola as sponsors on the car. *NM*
• Everyone, thank you very much for the comments and compliments on my latest Fairlane stock car wreck. I appreciate every comment. Making these wrecked cars are difficult and sometimes frustrating, but I really like the end results. Thanks again. *NM*
• I am enjoying restoring these AMT Annuals....
  • It's funny how much more "right" the proportions of the old annual kits seem. *NM*
    • I agree Marty! *NM*
    • The engineers, sculptors and toolmakers understood that the eye percieves scale differently - even though it is the same subject *LINK*
  • Re: Very well done. They are fun. *NM*
  • Yes, I am also loving restoring old kits. It is surprising that with my skills now I can make those old kits look so good, like I dreamed of as a kid, just didn't have the skills then. *NM*
  • Re: I am enjoying restoring these AMT Annuals...Well DONE Indeed!. *NM*
• First build of 2025
  • I really like that!!!! The color combo is perfect! *NM*
  • I love it! Good for you for saving it, and I'm sure it was rewarding. *NM*
  • Well done! I like that a lot! *NM*
  • Great save of a rare model! Good stance and great wheel choice makes it a nice resto rod. *NM*
    • I'm lucky to have a big box of wheels to choose. Those are the ones that hit me best. *NM*
• My only boat build
  • Stunningly beautiful.... Not that I'm surprised. *NM*
  • Charlie, great build! I have a couple of ship kits, one since 1979! Every time I think of starting one, I open the box and it is quite intimidating...pics
• WIP - Revell Henry J Gasser
  • Very cool!! You are making a silk purse out of a sows ear (showing my age with that expression)! *NM*
  • I'm lovin' it so far, and I'm sure you'll finish it to look fantastic. It already looks great! *NM*
• I'm narrowing down the time frame for the update past 1968 1/2 - just picked up a nice AW catalog
• Since I'm on boats, here are a few more I have in progress (for years) (PICS)
  • I like boats too, built the Hemi Hydro in the 1960's..lol...almost got the V12 Allison powered Griggs Hydroplane done...varoom!! *NM*
• What's in the box? Lindberg 1959 Century Coronado Pics and Link
  • The Revell Hemi-Hydro kit trailer might be a good start. It has all the trailer stuff. The link is to a combo pickup-boat-trailer Revell kit build up. You might find someone who just built the pu willing to offer the trailer n boat or find a parts out guy with the *LINK*
• What's in the box? AMT 1960 Mercury hardtop Pic & Link
  • Wow that is so cool, a perfect candidate for a full detail build using the '60 Starliner stuff! *NM*
    • It would be, but I'm not going to cut the hood out on this one, Putting in a full detail frame thought, that may look cool. *NM*
  • Here is a link to the 60 Merc convertible if your interested.
    • Thanks for the pics! Dad had a '60 Mercury four door hartdtop back in the day. The interior was huge. I got to drive it some when I was in high school. It was a boat but a lot of fun. *NM*
  • I will admit, I'm a bit jealous! *NM*
  • What are ya gonna do with all those chrome louvers? *NM*
  • For anyone inclined to try a detail version, check out "Building Scale Model Stock Cars" by Bill Coulter ...
• I couldn’t do a 24 hour build right now if I wanted to. My dehydrator died a couple days ago and I haven’t found a replacement yet. Can’t complain, it was over 40 years old!! *NM*
• Nice clean build! my first should be done very soon, maybe even today. I went with a two tone blue/cream and left the wheels chrome. I’ll be coloring my beacon amber, wondering what states allow red on a wrecker? not saying it’s wrong…
  • Back in the 70's, we bought a wrecker with the full complement of lights, including red. Later found out that increased the insurance cost a bunch! This was in Texas- maybe it's changed since then. *NM*
  • Re: 'I went with a two tone blue/cream ..." Hmmm... *PIC*
  • Most of the beacons here in Indiana are yellow/Amber, but in the time frame of the Mobieus kit, red was pretty common. I don't know what the current law is. *NM*
  • Here's a list of Indiana light if interested *NM* *LINK*
• VAN QUESTION: Remember the "shorty" vans from the 70's? Weren't they built off the pick up wheelbases? Was that in the 70's? *NM*
  • I don't think the vans had much (if anything) to do with the pickups as far as chassis went, so if the wheelbases were the same it would be a coincidence *NM*
  • it was easier to just shorten the van frame, back then. *NM*
  • Even though they used a lot of the same suspension parts the frames were completely different. *NM*
• If you have built one up by bashing the parts, any pics or tutorial would be good -
  • Great idea... might even get me motivated to finish one of these :) *NM*
• Andy Douglas, I received the air cleaners today. Thank you very much ! *NM*
  • Scott.......pleased to be of assistance, you helped me with the JoHan grilles & bumpers so all good....have you found an single 4 intake manifold to suit the engine yet?. *NM*
    • Yes. I found a 4 bbl intake manifold from a freind. Thanks for asking. *NM*
• My latest build. This is car #4 for my new diorama. I still have to "rough it up" more on the damaged areas. The rear bumper is not dented because the car will be displayed with the rear against the guardrail. You won't be able to see it........*PICS*........
  • I was in such a hurry to get this finished, I see that I forgot to sand the treads on the tires. UGH ! *NM*
    • He had obviously just received a 4 wheel tire change in the pits. Right? ;^) *NM*
  • Looks like another winner!! *NM*
  • Another great build Scott!!... *NM*
  • Another cool build, Scott!!! You are really becoming the master of crash damage...
• Good guy Shout Out for Jim Meehan. The 32 S/D arrived and it's great. Thank you Jim! *NM*
  • Glad you like it! *NM*
• I've "murdered" another model, AMY 1965 Thunderbird coupe (PICS)
  • Looks like it is going to be "Killer". ;^) *NM*
  • Cool build, but I will be glad when that term goes out of style. Prefer "blacked out" or something like that, personally. :-) *NM*
    • I can't keep up with slang any more. LOL. *NM*
• PIF C-Cab body. *PICS*
  • Me? *NM*
    • It's yours! I can mail it tomorrow or Thursday. *NM*
      • Cool, thanks....I've an idea. *NM*
      • BTW, is that 1/25? *NM*
• That was a promo offered at the Ford dealer. I have one of those too. *NM*
• Hey Mike Short, are you reading this? *NM*
• Mr. Scott Liggett.......
  • You're very welcome. Enjoy ! *NM*
    • Same here, Scott, the hood scoop PIF arrived safely today. Thanks again! *NM*
      • You're very welcome. I hope that it fits on your Old Pro Nova. *NM*
• Anyone know of a vendor that offers Heavy Chevy decals? I'm planning a couple builds knowing the SSlasher is due soon (suppose to be out this month?) *NM*
  • I seem to remember a white Heavy Chevy shown on here a while back. By Bob Kremer? *NM*
  • Unless one of the "high end" makers (Keith Marks/Ray's Decals) offers them, the only one I know of is the old Fred Cady sheet. Some of his sheets can still be found reasonably, not sure about that one though *NM*
    • I tried finding Keith's fotki account. However, "Member's account has been blocked" "Account is temporarily unavailable for non-technical reasons." *NM*
      • Do you have his e-mail? *NM*
        • ITHINK that it's [email protected] but I'm not positive. *NM*
          • That is what I have. *NM*
    • Don't know if Keith has them but Ray definitly does. *NM*
  • STS Decals can make the for you. Made some decals for me with the pics I provided. *NM*
    • STS should have a file. He made up a set for me awhile back. Rays kits does too, just a pretty long lead time. Canucks 3D has the bench seat and non-ss grille and rear bumper that you'll want for a Heavy Chevy. *NM*
      • Could you post a pic of your build? BTW, I've sent you an email. *NM*
• I ordered and received his 1972 Vega Split Bumper and Grille. Really nice stuff! *NM*
• Making good progress. *NM*
• I am genrerally not a big fan of skirts but those work well on there. With the skirts on and the top down it rally adds to the perceived length and hight of it. Good one. *NM*
  • Re: I am genrerally not a big fan of skirts but those work well on there. With the skirts on and the top down it rally adds to the perceived length and hight of it. Good one.
    • *really* *NM*
• Sharp! *NM*
• Great build! It does look like the real deal. *NM*
• Golfers and modelers in northern climes have been spoiled the past two winters, not so this year! *NM*
• I noticed the same thing when I was doing research for my Jimmy build. However, IIRC, the Jimmy came out during 68-70, so I'm guessing that explains the grille *NM*