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• Interesting hauler idea. Maybe use the current AMT '34 Ford Pickup kit? *LINK* *PIC*
• For Bill Goldbach to consider for his Miscellaneous Mopar Madness posts. **HUGE PICS** *PIC*
  • MY EYES MY EYES !!!! have mercy... blubber... ;^) *NM*
• Least you wonder....I do finish some stuff from time to time....
  • Top notch builds especially the Nova! *NM*
    • Excellent looking nova *NM*
      • What Charlie said. *NM*
  • All are really nice .... *NM*
  • Really nice builds! *NM*
  • Excellent builds ! You're very talented. *NM*
  • All great builds. I wish Round2 would bring that tubbed disco era Nova out again. *NM*
• Projects!....so many projects!.Jeez!.......
  • Lol looks like my bench!!! Very interesting! *NM*
  • I was thinking somebody came into my room and snapped off a few pix. *NM*
  • Well, don't just sit there, hop to it! We wanna see 'em! *NM*
  • I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the roadrunner. *NM*
  • I have way too many projects and started to clear them out...
• Scott Liggett got the package thank you so much sir! *NM*
  • You're very welcome. *NM*
• I'll be there, will be building a 1929 Ford Model "A" Roadster Pickup Truck & the 23 T roadster kits. *NM*
• Adventures in 58 Impalas (PIC)
  • What's the difference between a '58 Belair and a Delray? *NM*
    • The Delray had less chrome on the side and a simpler interior than the Bel Air. The Biscayne had even less chrome and an even simpler (cheaper) interior. *NM*
      • I am WRONG! Here are pics of the various 58 Chevy models.
        • Neat....for what its worth, it's impossible to go wrong with Cragar S/S. a Biscayne was for sale just down the road from me earlier this fall, it was gone before I had a chance to stop and look at it. *NM*
        • You need to look at the rear of the cars too. The Impala's not the same as the others. *NM*
        • Del Ray was the bottom-line, plain Jane, el cheapo model. Bel Air was a step up - mid-range model. Impala was the top of the line. Another note - Impalas had six taillights (3 each side) while the Bel Air had four (2 each side) + separate, optional-at-extra-cost backup . . .
  • Keep the wheels you have, the others are nowhere the quality...
    • What Mark said. *NM*
• I did some work today on an AMT 64 Impala custom. (PICS)
• Using a Tamiya 1/12 model to build a real car....... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Never understood advantage of 4 steering wheels. *NM*
    • The theory was two fold......... *PIC*
      • I saw that car race in the day. Very much a fan favorite.
    • I wondered if having 4 disc brakes was any advantage, even though they were smaller. *NM*
      • I'd think so too.......... *PIC*
        • Without doing the math, maybe more swept area? Maybe small discs dissipate heat quicker? Don't know. *NM*
          • Assuming the brake pad width is the same for both, 10" vs 13" discs, one 13" disc has around 70 square inches, while two 10" discs have about 100 square inches. So about 1.4X the area would be a good guess. *NM*
        • Dave.......your version hasn't had issues with the front tyres......is it a recent issue? *NM*
          • Kit tires but it was a newer issue kit. So far so good!!! *NM*
  • I built the Tamiya P34 1/20 kit when it 1st came out, the solid front tyres have gone wrinklely & are still "weeping" a clear oil onto the glass shelf, dunno if the reissued kit has this issue tho,its 1 of the 1st F1 kits I built,none of the other 11 have this tyre issue. *NM*
  • One of my favorite F1 cars, along with the Brabham fan car...Is that "6 wheeler" still in the Tamiya catalog in either scale?...I have an old "matchbox" ertl 1/32 scale kit that is on the project list. *NM*
    • Tamiya has TWO versions of the 6 Wheeler Tyrell in 1/20 and the 1/12 was recently out in original form......
    • The Matchbox 1/32nd Tyrell P34 6 wheeler is the 2nd version of the car with the white upper body, the Matchbox one is a really nice kit . *NM*
• Want to see HPIGUY'S review of the upcoming AMT Craftsman + '68 GTO..need to find a motor, as like the first Nova wagon it is a curbside and has an opening hood. Looks like a nice model with many possibilities *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Best detailed would be the Revell 68 Firebird but the are getting to be pricey. Maybe the Round 2 77-79 Trans Ams would be a cheaper alternative. You can find complete kit engines on eBay for about 12 bucks. *NM*
• Done but not really! PICs This has been setting around for a very long time and last week I just decided to put it together and it didn't come out very well. So, I am calling it done but it is going in a redo pile.
  • Love that color blue and how did you get the wheels to be so shiny? *NM*
    • Those are just kit tires except I have no idea what kit they came out of. *NM*
• What is the time window to using Tamiya clear over their paint? Thanks. *NM*
  • Depends, you can spray colour coats followed by clear coats, OR you can wait 2 days after colour and sand then clear. Dehydrator cuts the dry time way down. Airbrushing also let's you do light coats of colour every 10 minutes followed by clear. I always do that then after 2
    • Thank You. I just started using their spray cans. *NM*
      • They are wonderful, just be PATIENT, and spray lightly! Cheers, and happy modelling! *NM*
  • TamiyaUSA site said to recoat within 1/2 hour or wait 1 week. I've been following the former for 20+years (clears included) with no problems other than "user error" which occurs all too frequently. *NM*
    • Thank You. Just playin it safe. *NM*
• Does any 1/25 kit have lights similar to the round 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix front parking lights?...*2 PICS*...
  • Try the Round2 (ex-MPC) Dodge Pickup. There are two of them on the Chrome tree. *LINK* *PIC*
    • part 124 *NM*
• If interested in IMSA, on their stream they're showing an extra practice session to replace the one rained out last night. Chance to see the new prototypes. *NM*
• AMT 77 Ford Econoline *NM*
• Duel, on Turner Classic Movies at 10 pm eastern. Semi vs Valiant goodness! *NM*
  • Speaking of......is there a Pete 281 made in resin or 3D???
    • There was, originally cast by Illini, then offered by AITM and later Keystone, but none of these entities are casting at this time. NM *NM*
      • Hello, Moby: Great opportunity! Inexplicable that the legendary trucks of the past are not available today
        • RE: "Not sure of the commercial reception for a 4-door Valiant"- I wonder how well the 67 Impala 4-door from Supernatural sold? Just wondering. *NM*
        • I'd be all over it, if a Nova station wagon sells, so would a 4 door Valiant *NM*
        • Most of the truck kits out there were tooled in the Seventies, all of those are now classics! Just not quite as far back as some of the desired ones *NM*
• AMC's for sale. *NM* *LINK*
  • Love to have that group. *NM*
  • neeto mosquito!! a tad too pricey for me... *NM*
• Terry Jesse, a favor??
  • Here you go. *PICS*
    • Cool....thank you so much! *NM*
      • I only see one problem with it. Mopars do not have separate front frame rails. Except for the k-member, all that flat black stuff on the front of the the chassis would be body color or primer with overspray. I only mention it because you said you're using it for reference. *NM* *PIC*
        • Thanks, nobody that comes into my house would ever know the difference. *NM*
• For AndyD. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks David.......they are getting rediculous prices for these Falcon hardtops now, a clean,stock one will bring over $80K, the special versions will bring upwards of $150K....crazy........lol. *NM*
• Two more models I finished this month
  • Nice work! Remember the size of the speakers back in the late 50's, early 60's for stereo sound?? 8^)) *NM*
  • I like them both esp the LTD tow vehicle. *NM*
  • Sharp build of that '61 Chevy SS 409! *NM*
  • Very nice builds! *NM*
  • Very nice indeed! *NM*
• Today is 'Ohio' George Montgomery's 90th birthday! Post your 'Ohio' George builds.....pics.....
  • Happy Birthday OHG! Here's the Multi Maverick! *NM* *PIC*
  • Nice build of a fiddly kit Dave! *NM*
  • And if you are near Dayton there is a big party tonight....all welcome!! *NM*
• I guess I didn't read the previews very well, but watching the unveil on the Round2 68 GTO......
  • "budget has been drastically reduced since retirement. I have to pick and choose more wisely than I did pre-retirement." Me too. Been retired since 1999.😎 *NM*
  • Information available to me indicates like the recent 63 Nova wagon, the kit is designed to be issued with an engine later. *NM*
    • The '68 GTO has an opening hood & removable lower engine insert. Obviously designed for engine later like the '63 Nova Wagon.. *NM*
      • I like that strategy. *NM*
  • I don't mind the no engine option. At least the made the hood a separate part. I wish all curbside models were like that.
    • sorry I meant the hood as a separate part. *NM*
  • As somebody who just watched the video and has rounded up several old MPC GTO’s…
    • The Monogram engine does look fine under an MPC hood. *PIC*
      • The only thing I never understood about that particular engine….
        • Never bugged me, I don't know the difference. *NM*
          • Port spacing is wrong. Like putting small block Chevy headers on a Hemi lol *NM*
        • Well, I've been called a rivet counter, but it's pretty hard to see the carb or intake with the air cleaner installed. Now if it were very obvious, like headers, yes I can understand that! *NM*
• In Fine Scale Modelers Contest Cars 2022, there is a pic of a 1/12 scale '55 F100. I do not remember ever seeing this kit. Who released it?? Thanks. *NM*
  • My guess is that it is a vacu-formed Lexan R/C body. *NM*
    • Me too, probably closer to 1/10 th scale *NM*
  • I believe there are RC bodies (injection molded) that are very accurate to subject maybe one of those? *NM*
    • Hmmmm....gonna hafta check into that. Thanks. *NM*
  • FWIW Tamiya did a monster truck R/C with 1950s Ford body *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • Thank you very much, that's it. *NM*
  • Tamiya Midnight Pumpkin *NM*
• Morning all. I have a few questions on 69 Camaro's. I am planning on building a few of the Revell kits with one being a replica of my Pastor's RS version he used to own.
  • I use Testor Hugger Orange, not exact exact but close enough for scale use.... Try Model car garage for the PE stuff. May expect to spend $15-$20 bucks *NM*
    • Thanks for the info Frank. *NM*
  • Both Scalefinishes and MCW offer the Chevy Engine Red (orange). *NM*
    • Thanks Ed for the info. *NM*
    • Reminds me of the recent Tru-Paint (??) ad I've seen in a few hobby magazines. They have a paint SET for '69-'71 Boss Mustangs, but there's a photo of a 2012 or so Mustang Boss 302 next to the list..,and the paint color list shows 'Ford Engine Red'!
  • Frank's correct. MCG has a PE fret for these, but it covers all models so you'll have a bunch of scripts/fender badges left over. Stuff's spendy, but Bob Koronow (owner) does top-quality work. Super nice guy with whom to deal. *NM*
    • Yeah looked them up Munchie and yeah it would be costly but look really mice and seems tocover every option made. *NM*
  • The only one of the Revell kits that has the RS grille is the 2000 issue, the Blue box art , and the kit is molded in blue..... *LINK*
    • The Baldwin/Motion issue and both convertible and a couple other issues have the RS grille too but, IIRC, have "SS" emblems instead of "RS". Photoetch will take care of that though. *NM*
      • Yeah Steve that's what I am finding out as I dig deeper. *NM*
      • I wasn't too clear in my post, I meant to say the only one with the RS emblem cast in the grille was the early z/28. Sorry for any confusion. *NM*
    • Thanks Crime Dog I will check it out. *NM*
• What's the story on the C5 Bonneville car - really neat way to do something different *NM*
• MOVING ALONG... PIX and thanks for looking
  • Even though I wish those wheels were almost twice as wide as they are, this build is coming along REAL GOOD! *NM*
    • Frank, how wide do those wheels/tires actually measure out to be? Which kit did they come from? *NM*
      • Well Mike I'm figuring 20's in rear and 17's in front. They aren't very wide but they fit inside without doing alterations to the chassis. I got those wheels from some gas station die-cast cars you know those oddly sized scales. *NM*
  • Looking good Frank!! *NM*
  • Looks great so far. Love the ext color choices, nor to sure about what looks like the green tone on the interior though. *NM*
    • Thanks.... the plan was A). Light Ivory,B). Wimbledon White, or C). Classic White White. I'll make that decision the day I paint it. Right now I'm kind of fighting the weather. Not in the mood to pull the car out of the garage while snowing. *NM*
      • I know that sounds really stupid about snowing and the car but we do strange things for our pets. Oliver spends a lot of time in the garage and I don't wait him licking up that car snow melt. Is that silly? *NM*
        • Nope, not silly at all. I had 3 Corgis who ruled the roost! I used to go out and shovel the path they had worn in the yard when we'd get snow! *NM*
  • Nice ! I'm not keen on the wheels but it's still good workmanship :-) *NM*
  • Looking great Frank, even the wheels! *NM*
• Is there a common substance that can be added to Tamiya acrylics to retard drying somewhat? Trying to paint some small details but it's just drying too fast. *NM*
  • I have not used it, but Tamiya does make a retarder (87114) which I assume is designed for their acrylic paints? *NM*
    • Sorry - you said a "common substance". Hopefully someone has an answer :) *NM*
      • That's OK, never knew about the Tamiya additive. *NM*
  • I found this online...(Personally I would just use the Tamiya product). But you could experiment a little. *LINK*
    • Interesting. Thanks! *NM*
    • They mention Tamiya in the story - so there must be some level of use beyond our hobby *NM*
  • One thing I found about Tamiya acrylics is that Windex will remove it even when dry. I assume it is the ammonia that is the active chemical here....
  • Well, Bill, it's not "common," but their X-20A acrylic paint thinner has worked for me. *NM*
• How accurate is the MPC 67 GTO body and interior?
  • So - so, better to seek an original builder vs throwing money at the tired version available now
    • Thanks for the input! I looked on eBay and found a few vintage builders with a decent body. *NM*
      • Watch out, most eBay sellers describe everything as "vintage" *NM*
        • Am I correct in assuming I want the issue with the funny car parts? *NM*
          • For a stock one, you'd want an annual. All the reissues came after the funny car and have the restored body...
          • Yes, it will be in in white (ivory-ish) plastic, not blue or any other primary color... *NM*
  • I had the MPC '67 GTO that had the Match Racer on the box and it was molded in white, I built the Match Racer and tossed the original unused parts.lol. How was I to know anyone would want them? A friend has the '67 interior that was in a built '66 GTO. cont...
    • When you can find them in a box, it's a fun build to use your imagination with
      • I could do that build. But I'd like to build the Match Racer again as the original is long gone *NM*
        • When we were kids, it didn't matter. The "ooooh" factor when the body would go up was more than enough psychic reward
          • Unless you do a 24 hour build! 😉 *NM*
          • There's days I wish I could go back to that place Bob. Takes me forever to build even a "simple" project anymore. *NM*
• Yeah, I have to wonder how they design the kits to fold and tab together so well. Trial and error? *NM*
  • I don’t think the Japanese leave much to chance. *NM*
  • Since photoetch involves producing a negative of the image for etching it would be easy to do in CAD and then take a photo of it to place over the brass. *NM*
• Heller Gordini R8 *NM*
  • That will be a trick! *NM*
• I've always been a rule breaker but I will probably go with #3. *NM*
• WOW!! *NM*
• Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
• Looking good David! *NM*
• Thanks. Some fine builds there! *NM*
• I can't even fathom how you all do that. I can take 24 hours just looking at the shelves trying to decide which box to pull out and look at. *NM*
  • The key for me is to pick a vintage or reissued vintage kit from back in the day, with a low parts count. *NM*
    • OKAY *NM*
  • LOL. I take days to decide on what's next! *NM*
• My latest completion. This is a kit you don’t see built very often.... *PICS*
  • WOW, that's beautiful! *NM*
  • That really is a nice build. *NM*
  • That is a really super build. *NM*
  • That is gorgeous! *NM*
  • Styling........ *NM*
  • DROOL!! *NM*
  • Needed that last picture to prove it was plastic! *NM*
  • What beautiful work! Put that in a photo outside and you'd never know it was a model. *NM*
  • Beautiful! *NM*
  • Very nice build! *NM*
  • Wow. Beautiful. *NM*
  • Oh my! That is a beautiful build! *NM*
  • Don't get no cleaner than this, Ed. Simply gorgeous. *NM*
  • Looks right out of a brochure! *NM*
  • Stunning. Absolutely flawless !! *NM*
  • Re: Very well done *NM*
  • Classy build of a classic car.........very nice. *NM*
  • What everybody above this post said!! *NM*
  • Stunning. *NM*
  • Took a sec to realize the paint is a VERY dark blue. What paint is that? *NM*
    • Just a wild guess would be MCW lacquer in Admiralty Blue with Tamiya TS-13 clear! LOL, sorry I had to do it! *NM*
      • I wonder how you knew so exactly? You must have cheated and read the text instead of just looking at the pics and asking the question when you got to the last pic? Ha Ha!! But thanks, I appreciate you passing the info along. ;^) *NM*
    • For those of you who don't have the MCW Automotive Paint Reference Guide (a very handy reference) here is more specific info....
  • Beautiful work! Now that's a kit that I wish could be made available again! Love the color! *NM*
  • So crisp and precise. Great work *NM*
  • Wow, Ed! What a Landbarge. I love it, and the colour suits it well. *NM*
  • Waiting for Senator Chalmers to emerge from the back seat to berate Inspector Frank Bullitt for not producing the witness *NM*
  • Wow you nailed it out of the park. *NM*
  • Nicely done ! *NM*
  • Looks great. *NM*
  • Beautiful Connie! *NM*
• random stuff
  • Re: random stuff...should read NICE Stuff! Really diggin the Roadster, dragster, and the Virago! *NM*
  • They are all very nice Ken, but trying to pass off a real bike as a model..I don't know. *NM*
  • Seriously dig that little flathead rail job AND the steamroller! *NM*
  • Love 'em all. That bike is my favorite. It's perfect !! *NM*
  • I have a blue Virago in my garage...yours looks better than my real one! *NM*
  • Ken, the weathering on the tractor, early dragster, and especially the roller are awesome, and what scale is that Virago? 1:1? It's perfect! *NM*
  • Thanks, folks, for your kind words--means a lot. Zeke, I think it's 1:12--been so many years ago--sorry. *NM*
  • The Yamaha is especially well done. Looks perfect!!! *NM*
    • Thank you, Jim. *NM*
      • Jim, given your past treatment of Ken, he wants nothing to do with you. That said, he gave me permission to acknowledge your compliment--my idea, not his. *NM*
      • Grow up boys. *NM*
• Mike do you have details? I may as well jump in since I'm up all night anyway. *NM*
  • It's on Facebook, Frank. Here's the link. *NM* *LINK*
    • Thanks Terry I answered the question to join but I don't know anything about FB so wish me luck. *NM*
• So I finally got my grubby little hands on the new AMT 2021 Charger R/T kit (Thanks Matt and Dawn!).......
  • OK never mind. I went a different route and found my answer. Silly me! *NM*
  • Is it possible the new Charger shares any parts with this kit? *PIC*
    • When I asked why there are wmpty spots on chrome tree I was told it shared with the AMT Chrysler 300 kit. *NM*
    • FYI, this one is 1/25 and the Lindberg kits are 1/24. Another of my 2¢ unsolicited opinions. *NM*
  • No parts shared with any past AMT or Lindberg kit, empty spots on the plated tree are for the next version....
    • Thank you! That's good news :-) *NM*
    • Thanks Steve.....did not see how it was related to 300...... *PIC*
    • "Gaps" looked to be about the right size for a light bar - either a two-piece unit or a pair of units . . . *NM*
      • My personal opinion is that Round 2 would be FOOLS if they did not do a police version. And a Hellcat version better not be far behind! *NM*
        • We will see, but I bet you are right on the money *NM*
        • The Chargers, the Lindberg one, are very accurate. Even have the plastic seat in the back. You know - the one that's easy to clean fluids off. LOL
          • At the shop where I stopped for what ad folks call "a cup of coffee"... we shot a Viper convention video
• Random Models? I'll play. *PIC*
  • That blue 'T' is so cool!! *NM*
  • Nice selection, Dave. The Woody Wagon is extra sharp. *NM*
  • Well you know I'm liking them all but the Vette and 57 have to be my fav's *NM*
  • Great minds think alike..................(pics)
  • Your 57 retractable has long been one of my favorites! *NM*
  • Real nice! *NM*
  • Great collection Dave!! *NM*
  • Lots of great builds and great idea fodder! *NM*
  • The transparent front end on the 57 is too cool. *NM*
    • Camera was on a tripod for a slow wide open aperture exposure...
  • That 57 retractable looks amazing! *NM*
  • Dig them all! What's the backstory on the blue T roadster, flip front '57 and Silk Purse?
  • Always a treat to see your pics, Dave. *NM*
  • All very cool stuff! *NM*
• I am working on a Rolls Royce Phantom II from Italeri -
  • cast iron but porcelain coated, was typical on the higher end cars of the period. *NM*
    • Perfect thanks ! *NM*
• hpiguys workshop just did a video on the new AMT '68 GTO. *NM*
  • Anyone know when it will be out? *NM*
    • Probably February. *NM*
  • Here's the link *LINK*
  • Taking a poll for those of us who won't build curbside...
    • I’m planning on going with the AMT 69 442 chassis and engine bay with the Revell 68 Firebird 400 engine *NM*
    • Single 4V from the Revell '68 firebird is the play, IMO probably best available and most common
      • I can't recall the last time I saw a Revell '68 for sale, even the Foose version is tough lately *NM*
        • For a while, it was my go-to with a craft store coupon burning a hole in my pocket
    • Watching the vid I was thinking 455 Oldsmobile LOL *NM*
  • He also did one on the 1968 Coronet convertible. *NM*
• Model Events in Florida for 2023
• I might, I haven't picked a subject yet. *NM*
• That must be one of David's favorite kits. He has a stack of those almost two feet high in his garage! *NM*
• Re: Off the bench......PICS......
  • No. *NM*
• Nice job David... always liked that kit. *NM*
• No luck on the Volare hood. *NM*
  • Thanks for looking. *NM*
• AMT "Li'l Vicky" *NM*
• Yes it's the MPC modified. Every part on it was "modified"! *NM*
• X2. Even got the red filler in the bumperettes. sahhh-weeet!! *NM*
• Pretty cool bud! Liking the color combo *NM*
• Wellll, I've been wanting a model of the Japanese bomber(Revell-'56) Ki-21-1b FOREVER. ICM issued an "all new molds version. I jumped on that like"a bitin' sow @ $50.00 a "crack! " Know that saying,"Be careful what you wish for 'cause you might get it"? I "hurried" the
• I have one you old Geezer you and I’ll never build it due to the NMF. Hollar at me if you want it. *NM*
  • E-mail sent, John K. *NM*
    • I went by your e-mail address posted on message board, and my e-mail said "permanent error". HELP, John K. *NM*
      • I’ve been at: [email protected] for some years now. *NM*
        • I went by the one I saw on the message board. I'm going to my volunteer job now, and i'll send ya an e-mail this afternoon, @ app. 1300 hours, o.k.? *NM*
          • Sounds good. *NM*
            • e mail sent, John K. *NM*