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• The future of our hobby? Sure hope not. *NM* *PIC*
• Look for BSI Super Gold + Gap Filling , Medium. It does not fog windows or chrome. I can lay a bead of it in a gap like Im welding with it. The LHS here both sell it with their store name on it. *NM*
• My best 55 *pix* and *LINK*
  • BEAU-TI-FUL Work.... *NM*
• It's 5/5 so post your '55 builds.....pics.....
  • Dave, do you have any pics of front axle set up on the '55? I have one planned, and would like to see your's. Thanks. *NM*
• I'm going to apologize for getting everybody all stirred up about SOHC engines. I forgot my '61 Starliner is a curbside kit, and I don't need an engine. Sorry, and thanks for all the input. *NM*
  • No worries my friend.... Just think of this - As long as I'm around you will shine - If you ever wonder how some/most of my project come to be? Well it's because I have forgotten about them and they are almost done. *NM*
• At the bench again
• Good Resin Engine Producer
  • Go to Cults 3d and search for Ford Coyote. *NM* *LINK*
  • Email sent your way *NM*
  • Iceman Collections & VCG Resins both produce killer stuff. Bought from both--good folks. *NM*
    • I have Bought from both. Also Texas 3d *NM*
• The truck is back to nearly bare plastic. So o o o [PICS]
  • I am so impressed with your trim and bodywork. *NM*
    • Thanks David, I really appreciate that. *NM*
• Small town car show photo: Car show season in this part of the country has finally kicked off and I spent the day at the Sterling Main Street Association show, in nearby Sterling, Illinois.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Nice show.... *NM*
• Is there a kit with the Ford SOHC in it? *NM*
  • Maybe the AMT 1965 Galaxie or the 1966 Galaxie? I'm not sure. *NM*
  • This is a picture of the SOHC engine from the boxart on the AMT 1966 Galaxie "Sweet Bippy" model kit. .......... *PIC* .....
    • Very interesting...in this pic the spark plugs are on the bottom side of the heads, and in the pic below (the orange Starliner), they are on the top edge of the heads. *NM*
      • Building that Starliner Jim?. *NM*
        • Started it years ago, before I ever saw that pic. I build mainly curbsides now, so I will probably go that route since I don't have that motor. *NM*
      • They made them both ways. The most common is with the plugs at the top, however. *NM*
        • The linked atrticle explains the spark plug location. *NM* *LINK*
  • Just for information purposes, this is the engine in the AMT 1965 Galaxie "Jolly Green Gasser" kit. .......... *PIC* .....
    • '65 has the Wedge engine, '66 has the OHC. '69 XL also has it. Neither includes two engines, the OHC heads and other parts go on the Wedge block (externally similar in 1:1) *NM*
    • Pretty much any issue of AMT's '65 Galaxies kit that you can lay your hands on... If memory serves me it may also apply to the '66. *NM*
      • Reverse that.... Any issue of the 66... And maybe the 65!. *NM*
        • Definitely not the '65. Its first (annual) issue was in late '64 when the OHC engine didn't yet exist *NM*
  • AMT 68 Mustang GT 500, 66 Galaxie,OGM 33 Willys Coupe,33 Willys Van, Mustang/Falcon/ Nicholson Merc Cyclon AFXers....plus others, all have their good & bad points but remember plugs are on top, angled edge on the cam cover to the firewall. *NM*
    • Len Woodruff once assembled a SOHC Ford for one of his models. Perhaps he could impart huis knowledge and wisdom on what he thinks the best kit parts are from. *NM*
  • Re: Is there a kit with the Ford SOHC in it?
    • I have a spare from the Shelby kit if you need one. *NM*
  • If you don't mind a blower, the AMT 33 Willy's kits have them. *NM*
    • Also - the '69 XL has MANY '67-'68 parts unblocked in the trees, now. This includes the complete 427 SOHC ...
• Finished. I bashed 3 kits to build this car. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Looks good! *NM*
  • Very nice! Just as an FYI, Hemi Orange body paint is a metallic and the engine paint is a solid color. *NM*
    • Yes, I used the engine paint, non-metallic. Is the 1969-1971 hemi orange engine paint correct for this 1970 340? I wasn't sure. *NM*
      • My understanding is that hemi orange engine paint never changed. However, there was also a Race Hemi orange paint that was slightly different. *NM* *PIC*
        • "Race Hemi" orange was almost pastel. They used it on several H.P. engines in the early '60s (426 Wedge & '64 426 Hemi, 413). Your "Street Hemi" orange paint looks spot-on for almost any H.P. 340/383/440 engine from '68-'71, and '65-'71 Hemis. *NM*
          • Pastel?? Not according to the pic in my above post. Street hemi is MOPAR part #P4349216AC. Race Hemi is MOPAR part # P4120751AB. *NM*
            • I said "almost". It is just plain orange I guess. Not a very bold color compared to "Street Hemi Orange", anyways. *NM*
  • Another stunning build, Scott!!! *NM*
  • Looks great! *NM*
• Does anyone have the AMT 51 Chevy kit that can measure from the rear of the fender well to the end of the frame. Thanks *NM*
• Speaking of funny car kits... Didn't Atlantis announce a Firebird funny car kit in Prudhomme livery? Any release date? *NM*
  • Just did a search and a competitor to SH lists it as arriving in June. I'll be doing my share of helping those sell when they arrive at SH. *NM*
• What do you think the chances are that Round2 could release different bodied funny cars? That is, different than what they have in the last 10 years. You'd think they would have access to all the other MPC funny car bodies.
  • Those later funny cars use a different chassis. If that is located, once the first one appears the others would be academic *NM*
    • Wish I could help them find it, but that would possibly mean a trip to China. I really wish they had never sent those molds over there. *NM*
  • Wondered the same *NM*
  • Personally I'd be all over the Omni / Charger, if it were to resurface. *NM*
• Billy's Camaro from Stranger Things *PIC*
  • That looks VERY nice...and I can't any roof issue. *NM*
    • Oh it’s there. *NM*
  • Oh man, that is beautiful! Did you lower the ride height a touch? If you did or not, the stance looks great along with the wheel/tire package you chose.
    • It’s lowered a touch yes. Large wheels can only look good if the car is low. At least that’s my take. *NM*
  • Re:Very slick!!! *NM*
  • Pity that the roof has issues.... Seeing this build may have convinced me to get one though..... Love your take on it. *NM*
  • I really should have read that before posting. Holy my spelling is horrible. The problem with the roof is it’s just kinda distorted. The smoother and darker the paint, the more you’ll notice it. *NM*
  • Stunning.... *NM*
• Did '62 Dodge Darts purchased for police service have 'big blocks' installed, and if so, how big? Thanks. *NM*
  • '62 Dodge Dart "Police Chassis" equipped cars were available with a dual-quad carburetted 413. *NM*
    • This kind? *NM* *PIC*
      • Very doubtful...premium fuel and frequent tuning were a must, and warranty coverage was pretty much nonexistent on those *NM*
      • The engine pictured is a Max Wedge, drag only. There was another 413 available in that car that had an inline dual quad setup, much like the 426 Hemi. It might have been an option for police cars, but I doubt many at all were ordered that way…
  • Here are some pages from this book...*8 PICS*...
    • Didn't Don Holthaus make a 4-door Newport for this purpose? Sure is a tough looking son-of-a-gun. *NM*
      • Not specifically for the Enforcer, no. It takes a little work to convert it, mostly chrome stuff.
        • *PICS* in the above post. *NM*
          • That's exactly the one that I was recalling - hope there is a bench warrant for timely completion!
    • I have this book. *NM*
• Check out Peter Sanders SECOND Drag City Casting '34 Ford coupe build! This one is by far his favorite too! It was inspired by the 1:1 "Blue Bird" fuel coupe that raced back in the '60's! Peter's coupe is every bit as cool! I would be proud to have this one on display! *PICS
  • Holy cow, that is cool. *NM*
  • I really like that. Your choice of grille is far better than the one on the real car. Beautiful job! *NM*
    • I didn't build it. I believe Peter said the grille came from the Revell '37 Ford pickup kit. *NM*
  • That's very cool! *NM*
• Checked their website but not seeing it listed , is it a show only item or just not loaded/avail there yet? *NM*
  • Jimmy had them at NNL EAST for sale....just not on web yet. *NM*
    • ill message him thru the website *NM*
• Seen in my neighborhood last evening. Mid 60's Corvair Convertible *PIC*
  • Not sure about that color, but the styling really holds up. Fun car for banging around... *NM*
    • I had a 66 Convertible Corsa...with a Monza 180 in it, Not much stayed with me off the line until we'd hit 3rd gear. Was a blast at college in the winter with studded snows on it and the top down with 3 guys sitting on the tonneau. *NM*
• Anyone know why, or have an idea why, Pegasus hasn't come out with anymore funny car wheels and tires? I never realized they made them before they were gone. *NM*
  • Pegasus was better known for lowrider items back then. Fewer vendors carried the drag racing items = fewer sold = Pegasus didn't do any more of them *NM*
  • IMO, look at what is available for 1/24 drag slot cars, that stuff is amazing. The hard body straightline slot builds are the equal of most work you see here on a regular basis. *NM*
• Good scheme and color choices. Well done. *NM*
• Love its "passenger",too. *NM*
• All 3 cars look great. The taillights and "lid" hood on the blue Chevy are nice touches. *NM* *PIC*
• That'll polish the knuckles too *NM*
• Nice selection! *NM*
• Got my kit today. Thanks Matt and Dawn! *NM*
• James Ries is steadily making progress on his '34 Ford coupe build using a Drag City Casting resin body! It is finally in color! I can't wait to see this one finished! This body is still available but not for too much longer. SLH still has some in stock too! *PICS*
  • It's looking great. Did he have to repaint it, or is it from the lighting that it appears a different color? *NM*
    • Re: It was just the lighting making it look a few shades off. *NM*
  • Nick looking!! *NM*
• '53 *PICS*
  • Looks nice and clean *NM*
  • You did good Terry! *NM*
• Sad 😔 news I just read that Bruce Sadewater passed away last May, he made great decals.
  • Bugger................he was a regular on this board from the start......RIP Bruce.. *NM*
  • Yes... I delivered that news here, last year, when he passed away. *NM*
  • Very sorry to hear this, God be with him *NM*
  • I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce and his wife a few years ago when they visited Las Vegas. Had lunch together and continued our friendship via emails after they returned home. A real gentleman who is missed. RIP. *NM*
• My '53 and my first car back in 1956
  • Nice work Charlie, where did the decals for the seats come from, really suit the model. *NM*
    • I made the seat decals on my Alps printer. As close as I could remember of the original pattern. *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • Pure beauty. *NM*
  • "Pictures not available now". I guess Fotki is down. *NM*
  • Sweet. *NM*
  • Nice *NM*
  • Oh man I love this. Those little Fords are under rated. You knocked that out of the park! *NM*
• I have a couple of '53's...pics
  • Clean job on that Studebaker. Shame they went out of business. *NM*
• Some help, if I may. I have a '62 Dodge 4dr HDTP, and want to make it into a 4DR sedan. What type and size material do I want to buy, and tips on bending where it needs bends, and gluing where it needs gluing. Thanks. *NM*
  • You'll probably just need some sheet plastic, .040" maybe, to scratch the door frames. But some research is in order...
    • A search of glass suppliers shows that one windshield glass is used in all body styles: sedans, wagon, convertible, and hardtops...
  • Mark raises excellent points about getting the overall roof shape correct. Maybe for inspiration, here's some work I've been doing on a '63 Ford Mass. State Police car...*5 PICS*...
    • Thanks, I saved this. *NM*
    • Nice. *NM*
  • Here is how I added window frames to this 63 Chrysler (with styrene body).....
    • Saved this too, thanks. *NM*
      • I have only done one ('67 GTO into a Tempest). But rather than building the frames with strip stock, I cut sheet plastic to fill the entire side window opening, then cut out the new sedan windows and scribed the door line into the B-pillar *NM*
• Dave Armstrong, I sent you an email. *NM*
  • Reply sent. *NM*
• '53's for 5/3.....pics.....
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
• What year is that 60's Cuda? Gosh that's a pretty car, almost as pretty as the Dodge p/u. *NM*
  • AFAIK thats a 1966 barracuda, the 64/65 had parking lights in each grille side.....but I could be wrong....lol., either way I'm looking forward to the kit of an early Barracuda. *NM*
• Moon Shiner
  • Cool build. Did you see my article in the Oct 2015 issue of Model Cars on the cars of Thunder Road? *PIC*
    • No, I have never seen that issue, but Thunder Road is one of my favorite movies, Robert Mitchem was perfect for the role. *NM*
      • Producers wanted to cast Elvis Presley in the role of Luke's kid brother ...
• May 2025 Round 2 Product Spotlight *LINK*
  • Been thinking about building a moon shiner for years, but more along the lines of a big block Dodge like in "Copperhead Road". Maybe one like this as well. Thanks for the pics. *NM*
    • Obviously, this goes with the post above. Duh!! *NM*
  • Yawn. Bank account safe for another month. *NM*
    • Thanks, now I don't hafta look. *NM*
  • That 1968 Ekly Street Machine kit is one of the very best to come from that magic kit tooling era at AMT-Ertl. Never been reissued until now. It's a sleeper of a kit...many tweaks vs. the showroom stock version....my advice: give it a serious look. TB *NM*
    • Besides, I expect the original tooling from the late 60s disappeared long ago. *NM*
      • The original AMT Elky annual kit was a 1969. And yes, Round 2 searched for the old tooling inserts but concluded that idea was a no-go. That is why they used the AMT-Ertl 1968 Elky tooling for the Soap Box racer themed reissue a few years ago...TB *NM*
    • Its up there with the Starliner and 300 C in my book; hoping for a 3D conversion to pull it ahead to 1969
• I wish the Dodge heavy duty offer was a 1:25 kit! ;) *NM*
• I know now! :) *NM*
• Thanks! That’s so cool! *NM*
• On the Camaro, it came back for ‘71 and then discontinued until ‘76. *NM*
  • And, (not just to prolong the thread, but this is sadly funny) in 1978 I bought a black Z28. A large area (size of an adult baseball glove) of the paint promptly fell off the driver's door! Totally poised me off!
    • Maybe they did a quick fix due to something happening to it before you bought it? *NM*
      • No doubt. Even so . . . black . . . Camaro . . . me . . . no mas. LOL. *NM*
        • I once took Automotive Service classes at a community college, that had an '85 BVuick Somerset Regal in its 'fleet'. Left the factory in black...and a bunch of paint problems.
    • I don't get why that should happen, you'd think with all the black '77/'78 Trans Ams GM would have black figured out by then. . *NM*
      • But do we know how many of them had paint failures? *NM*
        • No idea but that's what I mean. It was so popular and they had so much experience with the color that they shouldn't have had any problems with the black paint. *NM*
          • That’s why my original conclusion is based upon something happening to the door after it left the factory but before Danno took possession. A lot of things can happen to a vehicle during that time. *NM*
• YES! You saved the best for last! *NM*
• I do, the good ole days *NM*
• In Auto Modeler # 5, the Snowball article mentions 2 names from the past, paul Canney & Jeff Whitaker, both who I got to know as part of the GAKBU, Great Ala Kart Build Up from around 2000...anyone else on here from that era or even the old Straight Line Modellers group?. *NM*
  • I was part of the Coffin Corner when that was started (but not part of that build) so in that era. Talked with Paul but not Jeff. *NM*
    • Both Paul & Jeff sent me Ala Kart stuff, enough that I was able to build it again & its been on Daves Show Rods site since then, thems were great times, I'd just opened my shop Scale Automobilia & realised I was indeed part of a world wide community, and still am...lol. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great pics! Thanks, Marty! *NM*
  • Great pics as usual Marty, the orange Starliner has been a favorite since the first time I saw it. Wouldn't change a thing. *NM*
  • Good stuff again Marty.......the La Salle with an original La Salle grille....lol.....I thought those grilles were all used up on 35/36 Ford coupes......lol. *NM*
  • Love that orange Starliner. Have a stalled build, same car, same color. Also diggin' the ABone with the 409. *NM*
  • Great Pics Thanks for posting! *NM*
  • Wow, some great stuff! That orange '61 Starliner is my favorite, too. *NM*
  • Mr. Ragtop, correct me if I'm wrong, but that 61 Starliner belongs to John Vermeersch (sp?), was head of Ford SVO, and packs a SOHC Cammer engine. Love that car! *NM*
    • One clue might be the SOHC Michigan plate on the front *NM*
    • Re:.... and packs a SOHC Cammer engine. *NM* *PIC*
  • Wow, what a great selection, so much to love!!! *NM*
  • never tire of seeing the Tokyo Rose. thnks Marty. craig cochran *NM*
  • A 250 ci Hemi? Didn't know they came that small... *NM*
    • There were three different Hemis in the Fifties: Dodge, DeSoto, and Chrysler. Dodge's Red Ram was available as a 241. Few parts interchange between the three brands' engines *NM*
  • Great set of PICs. Love that Fiat. Long hair not a good idea. *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Marty, any idea where the mags on the red rear engine Fiat 500 came from? I know it's a long shot. *NM*
    • I can't say with 100% certainty, but I'd be willing to bet that they started life on a 1/32 scale Jada diecast. *NM*
      • Thanks Marty. I did later find out that they're an Aoshima parts pack wheel/tire set. *NM*
• Re: You are welcome! Thank you for reading the magazine. *NM*
• Think we've all built similar models back when we were young....lol....my closest was the Revell beach buggy witha blown Hemi out back....varoom!!....lol. *NM*
• Nice one Bill! I drove my Dad's 1969 Chrysler T&C wagon in high school....identical to the one here except in F8 Jade Green Metallic,,my own first new car was a '73 Duster 340 in Silver Frost Metallic...just like the one here except no hood scoops...TB *NM*
• Thanks Bill!! *NM*
• Probably the same reason most kits forget about the stereing box/column. *NM*
• Good point... just took a survey through drastic's instructions; no small block Fords and the only FE p/s I could find *PIC*
• I think Moebius has currently suspended shipments from China due to the tariff situation. *NM*
• Thanks, what are the AS paints for....styrene? *NM*
  • Yes military colors *NM*