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• Revell 2022 Kits
  • The Olds was just a convertible before and the ‘69 Camaro will have new parts (hood and steelies *NM*
• Got mine yesterday. Meant to write but fell asleep[ on the couch! *NM*
• Got mine yesterday. Meant to write last night but fell asleep on the couch! THANKS Bill! *NM*
• Finished! PICs quick, fun build
  • Not sure if you have enough motor there Terry !!! LOL !!! Looks Good !! *NM*
    • Thank, when a V16 isn't enough. *NM*
  • Whoa, that looks like fun! *NM*
    • I think it would be terifying to drive. *NM*
  • When some is good....MORE is always BETTER...that reminds me of a 1960s 1:1 Oz drag Holden with a Merlin installed,called "Thunderbolt" ........nice work. *NM*
  • Nice detailing on the Allison! *NM*
• Lindberg 64 Dodge kits,the K member has 2 triangular indents on the bottom side,should they be made into holes or does the 1:1 just have these "indents",have tried a net search without an answer,I'm using the shortened 64 CMG frame,engine, etc under a 63 JoHan Fury. *NM*
  • Solid, filled in. Here's a pic. ............... *PIC* ..........
    • XLNT!.......I had the drill & exacto ready or the paint brush........the brush it is......thanks Mate. *NM*
      • You bet. *NM*
• Well how 'bout this.... Fresh car show photos, for the second weekend in a row.... Today's images are from the 38th Annual Quad City Rod & Custom Auto Show, in East Moline, Illinois.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • Thanks for this Marty. The last pic of the vette with the teardrop hood scoop is very cool.p *NM*
    • If you haven't been down there yet, Bobby, you should go check it out tomorrow!!! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • The red '41 Willys Gasser has the wrong class on it. It should be A/GS or AA/G since it is supercharged! *NM*
  • That '60 Corvette is my favorite, very cool! *NM*
  • Great pics of some fine rides! That '61 Chevy really rings my bell.Thanks for sharing! *NM*
• I've just rec'd an emailed newsletter from Atlantis & they are doing a 1/25th Fiat altered kit, "Yellow Fever" that comes with 2 engines...anyone know the background of this kit?...is it a combination of various Revell Parts Packs?. *NM*
  • And they are also doing a 1/25th Jungle Jim Camaro F/C., again appears to be coming with a choice of 2 engines, 426 Hemi & 427 Ford(SOHC?).......yippee! *NM*
    • Don't get too terribly excited about the Jungle Jim car.... It was one of the first Revell funny cars and leaves very much to be desired.... That said, yeah, Ill be getting one. *NM*
      • I wonder if the decals could be used with AMT-MPC funny car bits. *NM*
    • Jungle Jim Camaro F/C... here's a built one. Not great body proportions..... *PIC*
      • Do the rear tires stick out further than the sides of the body? *NM*
      • Found a different built JJ Camaro F/C that looks more pleasing to my eyes. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Yeah, just like the Mooneyes kit. I guess Jim Keeler had something to do with choice of parts, that sort of thing. And it'll be a "Keller's Customs" release. *NM*
    • We'll also be seeing the reissues of these "old tool" kits which Jim was involved with when with Revell. Reissues will have additional Keeler's Kustom touches per conversation I had with him at IPMS Nationals in Las Vegas.
      • Picture in above post. *NM*
  • Also listed Mack Bulldog log hauler, so maybe they've come up with one finally I might actually get. *NM*
• PIX
  • Couldn't put narrative in the post. Warbird Decals chrome strips on door sides--beats trying to paint--allows better detailing of bucket interior, I think. *NM*
    • Looks great. Tell us more about those decala! *NM*
      • Mark Jones used/reviewed these in SA twice. Thicker, more like thin mylar, as shiny as BMF ultra bright chrome, won't bend laterally--too thick, lay down easily, separate from paper fairly quickly, varying widths (1/64" - 11/32"), all 9+ " long *NM*
        • Thank you Ken. *NM*
  • That looks great! What Mustang kit is the interior from? Trying to replicate that seat pattern for a '66 that I'm trying to build as a replica of my first car. *NM*
    • Also, where are the door handles and window cranks from? *NM*
      • RMCoM casts 2 styles. R-29 (older style, smaller) & P-35 (larger & more 60'style). Molotow over bare resin *NM*
    • I may be wrong, but I think that's from the Monogram '64 1/2 convertible kit. *NM*
      • You're not wrong, Brooks, you're correct. *NM*
  • That's a tidy bit of work. *NM*
  • Well detailed, good colors, sharp! *NM*
• Matt & Dawn, I can't post PIX--tried twice. (Nothing different--been doing it this way for years. Can you help me please? *NM*
  • Never mind--have no clue what I did (or didn't do) *NM*
    • (as my dad used to say) 'Maybe you were not holding your mouth right. LOL!! *NM*
      • It's all in the tongue. ;) *NM*
• Finished Mid-engine Corvair PICS
  • Re: finished up right nicely, shows a lot of thought and work went into that build. *NM*
  • Cool project.Maybe Chevy should have made that version in 1:1. *NM*
  • VERY COOL!!! *PIC*
  • Nice work *NM*
  • That looks good Nice Job! *NM*
  • Love those CORVEIGHTS ! *NM*
  • Real cool project! What trans did you use? Toronado?, Eldorado? *NM*
    • What trans did you use? Used the Corvair kit one as easier to line up wheels.
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • What a finish! LOVE that ‘70 RR! *NM*
  • That lime gold big window Barracuda is sweet! *NM*
  • Saw a similar photo of that gold and white '65 Coronet that inspired this. *PIC*
  • Great pics as always Bill.........you were even able to get the 56 New Yorker Convert with its top up & down..........either way would suit me...do you arrange delivery?........lol. *NM*
    • I didn't plan it that way! I wonder if it's the same car? (anyways, they almost always look better with the top down) *NM*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
• Are there any 1/24-1/25, '71 or '72 Chargers with the blacked out (NO headlights showing) front grill option? (No Nascar) Only one I think is the vintage MPC kit. *NM*
  • Harts parts has the hidden headlight grilles for 71 Chargers. *NM*
    • Thanks! I've bought from him before, never even thought to check there. *NM*
  • Another thing to know: every MPC/ AMT General Lee kit (including the newest “Country Charger” also came with the ‘71-‘72 Charger SE grille inserts…
    • Thanks! I'll look through the kits that I have! *NM*
  • While I have the conversion parts, I still secretly hope the folks at Round-2
• 1965 Dodge Hemi Sedan *LINK*
  • Now you're talking!!! *NM*
  • This is great! We need a better looking, more detailed 65 Dodge offering than the Polar lights snapper or the unobtainium AMT original annual or the equally scarce and expensive Johan versions. When will it be? 2023? *NM*
  • After you take all my money next year, how about doing it again in 2023 by kitting a 65 Monace (PIC)
    • You will never see those two pictured as new releases..Especially as 2 dr Ht or Convertible..Maybe as 4 dr police/taxi versions but unlikely.. *NM*
      • You are right, but one can dream, can't they? *NM*
        • Agreed. Nobody expects to have every car ever made kitted, but it's fun to talk about it.
    • Those underpinnings are in the MPC Magnum GT II, one of the reasons I wish it could be found. *NM*
  • Cool! Back in '67-'69 I went to electronics school in Dayton, Oh. Some of the guys bought used cop cars from a local dealership that specialized in these vehicles...more.....
  • Love mid 60's Mopar drag cars. They are added to my must have list. *NM*
  • That looks great. I have to say Dave, you’re really coming through with some excellent kits. I’ve built several truck kits, and I’ll be buying several Chevy2 kits, before buying one of these Dodges ! *NM*
    • Same with me, Dan. *NM*
  • Thanks for the preview! Looking forward to it! Are you planning to include a flat hood as well as the one with the scoop? It would be nice to have the option to build it as a mainstreamer, since we're that close anyhow.
• Nice start!! *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • The white GSX does it for me, thanks! *NM*
  • HEY MATADOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! Nice Pic Digging the Novas! *NM*
  • Digging that Machine custom in there! *NM*
  • Great pics Marty, love that flat nose 64 Bu! *NM*
  • The standout for me of those pics is the '46 Chevy convertible in metallic orange and khaki top. Folks, if you left click on the pic in Marty's post it will take you to the Fotki album and you can do "Next" and "Previous" there to see more of it, including the interior. *NM*
  • Great photography and selection of cars. Two thumbs up for Poison Ivy. *NM*
  • Great wake up call on Saturday morning! Two thumbs up! See the model of the Hirohata Mercury, the real one goes across the Mecum auction block today in Kissimmee. *NM*
  • Randy Derr Sprint--still think he got screwed royally at the GSL no matter how much Gustavson tried to "soft peddle" the judges' decision *NM*
    • X 2! *NM*
  • Don't know the story on the Sprint Car but that thing looks "REAL"! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • I wonder how many 80s Buick Century Turbos were produced ?? Just when you thought you seen it all..... *NM*
    • Wikipedia says less than 2500. *NM*
• Don't usually post "in progress" pics but....
  • Great start and the grille looks much better *NM*
  • Looking good!! *NM*
• The Hemi is dead. Sad but we saw it coming. *NM* *LINK*
  • Sad to hear..Tony Stewart just announced his alliance with Mopar for drag racing, which will no doubt mean also for NASCAR when they come back if they do..I thought good possibility but now pulling the "Hemi" I don't know if it is..time will tell.. *NM*
    • Well in NASCAR they wouldnt use a hemi anyway,just like fake toyota running a car in NASCAR! *NM*
      • Dodge still has up to date NASCAR-specific engines to use. They are not Hemis and are not Toyotas. I don't know where you get your info from. *NM*
        • Did toyota ever run a push rod v8 on the street?? *NM*
          • Maybe in their pickup trucks. *NM*
          • Why does it matter? Engines are built to NASCAR rules. ALL race cars are built to sanctioning body rules. It's been that way a long time. Nobody is pulling engines out of junkyards and putting them in race cars anyore. At least in the
            • Yes thats why it doesnt matter if the Hemi goes away in Nascar. Thats why I say fake toyota, Camry is a front wheel drive car with no v8 in them. I just like good old stock car racing. *NM*
        • I follow Jayski Silly Season site daily and that was mentioned about TSR..It mentioned if Mopar who is thinking of NASCAR again TSR could poss be a team since his Drag division is running Mopar.. *NM*
  • One more reason for you to go buy you a Gremlin X with a 304! :^) *NM*
  • The article doesn't mention trucks. *NM*
  • Although the very latest EPA rules will put all high performance powertrains (regardless of mileage) at considerable risk, I'd personally take this story with a very big grain of salt...TIM *NM*
    • Yeah, me too. "MSN Autos"? I don't believe anything coming out of that particular "sevice". *NM*
    • My thoughts as well. *NM*
    • I concur. This guy is obviously biased While it may be true that the hemi is gone (and from what I remember it wasn't a "true" hemi anyway), I wouldn't dismiss a turbocharged 6 so lightly. Remember, back in the 90s and early 20s the Nissan Skyline GT-Rs could be made to put
      • You want a turbo'd straight six, take a look at Ford of Australia's "Barra". Those guys boost them up to 1200-1300 hp, from a straight six! *NM*
  • No going to lie, I am not buying this one yet.... *NM*
• Coming attraction: 65 Dodge AWB car *LINK*
  • I was hoping you'd offer a Coronet body with that kit, can't wait!! What about a stock wheelbase as well? You already have everything else with the Satellite kit. *NM*
  • HOT DANG!!! You'll be getting my money! Although I do wish it was the sedan body. *NM*
  • Oh man that sucks for me.... Kind of. I started a PL body using the PLY wheelbase and only have one side done. You will be getting a lot of my money minus one. THANKS DAVE *NM*
  • Woo! Hoping a stock Coronet for the outstanding Belvy platform is in the offing... *NM*
  • The stock sedan is posted on the Model Cars website. *NM*
  • Outstanding news.... That will give me a chance to do a second Ramchargers build!!! *NM*
    • And I'll have to get one from our hosts and do a nice version of my 65 Coronet 2 dr post..I have a resin but plastic would probabley be nicer.. *NM*
  • Of course this had to happen, I bought a resin conversion to build one of the Dodges....Now I can have more Yahoooo!!!! *NM*
    • Any other expensive resin you bought recently? Asking for a friend in the model kit industry.
  • Oh yeah ! Thanks Dave :-) *NM*
• On the bench, a Jeepster Gasser in the making..
  • I LOVE IT!!!!!! *NM*
  • Oh I'm on that!............. *NM*
  • Cool, gotta have a blown Hemi, right??? *NM*
    • Re big block Ford. *NM*
  • This is very, very nice. What a great idea. *NM*
  • RS-Absolutely love this build....Is that the kit chassis and front springs? *NM*
    • Re: yes everything from the kit except for the front scratch build straight axle. Raided my junkyard for wheels and tires. *NM*
• Fleetwood Cruise...past cruise in London, Ontario, Canada...
  • Cool but that LARGE scale model is amazing! *NM*
    • He brought it out a few years before, just the chassis and engine... *NM*
  • I want a GMC motorhome but all my stuff won't fit *NM*
    • It can pull a trailer ;) *NM*
• Decal help?.....If anybody has all the flame decals from the Roth '57 Chevy they're not gonna use, I could sure use them. Thanks, *NM*
  • I don't have the decals, but here is what I did with mine *PIC*
• A new Motor Trend original series "about Model Cars" *LINK*
  • Saw these on the first go round. It was alright. *NM*
  • It's come and gone. Note the date. In an "Uncle Tony's Garage" channel YouTube live stream, Steve said that other MotorTrend shows (he specifically mentioned the one with Kevin Hart) suck up the budget for his show... *LINK*
• Looky what I got....
  • Cool! Looks to be really well done as well *NM*
  • This demands a detailed build report. *NM*
  • The wheels are sick - 3D? They don't give a micron to an injection molded kit *NM*
    • Yup, the wheels are nice. Me thinks the masters were 3D printed. Not sure about leavin em chrome plated...seems some of the detail has been obscured by the plating....
  • Re: Where can I purchase one? *NM*
    • Got in on that there auction site....they usually bid up to between 300 and 400 bucks....
      • Key-Ripes Man! Way too much coin for me, but I've seen some of his stuff and it's incredible. I like those years T-Birds. I'd get one if I could afford it. Consider yourself blessed to have one. *NM*
  • I'd love to have one to build my 77 Bird.....but......
  • I saw that as Paul was putting together the master………….
  • I have one too, it’s Modelhaus quality all the way. Got mine in 2020 when he first started selling them, so I paid even more than the current going prices. But with resin kits, you never know when production will stop, so I jumped on it. *NM*
• If there was ever a current automotive product that is begging for a full detail 1/24th-1/25th scale model kit, this is it....TB *NM*
• Supervan would make a great Luis's van from Ant-Man and Avenger's Endgame versions *NM*
• 35 and 38 are the die-cast years *NM*
  • Phil, sorry, is there a tie-in from your message? I'm a little THICK sometimes.😊 *NM*
    • Sorry, 1935 and 1938 are just hard to find in 1/24th or 1/25th scale cars and trucks. *NM*
      • OK, got it. Thanks for clarifying what you meant. *NM*
• Hi Frank Here is my Nova in Fathom green.......pic
  • Wow is that nice! That would be exactly my car sitting in my garage. *NM*
    • If I had a Nova..... Instead I have a 68 Ash Gold (snot green to me) Biscayne. *NM*
      • That would look good in fathom green! *NM*
        • Here ya go Ash Gold.....PIC
          • 350 with fuel Inj should run pretty good! Looks like a nice sleeper *NM*
  • I'm a Ford guy but the Novas around that year have always been one I would have. I always thought they were the perfect sleeper car. *NM*
  • That is seriously sharp! TB
  • Lordy, that's pretty... *NM*
  • PERFECT!! *NM*
  • Not a Nova guy but I sure love that one, from the colour to the shoes. *NM*
  • Thanks all for the comments guys! it has a 327 and 4spd muncy.
• In addition to the license plate the bumperettes are different, too. That first Tokyo Rose pic looks like a panel car with a lift gate and a standard car bumper with the taller bumperettes that just might block it from opening. Reposting Gary's *PICS*
  • While I have no way of proving it now, I think the sedan delivery lift gate would clear the sedan bumperettes . .
    • It would be a drawback not to be able to access the interior from the back to haul stuff to the track so it probably does clear. It looks like it might. It may just be the pic angle. I do not know for sure either but the stock sedan delivery does have the lower bumperettes. *NM* *PIC*
• Don't know how but you do..................... *NM*
  • I do? Well how do you do! Glad ta meecha! 8^)) *NM*
• Lil Hustler Datsun, that's the version I was hoping Round2 was going to come out with when I heard it was being reissued. *NM*
  • My younger brother built that kit when we were teens. He had me paint it for him.... The only time I have ever laid down a flawless black paint job.... Looked incredible with the kit decals! *NM*
• Mopar Mod Top question
  • Somebody has, seen some models here on the board with them. *NM*
    • John Dezan posted PIX a while back of this. *NM*
      • That was about a year ago and on a modern Challenger. *NM*
  • Email sent your way *NM*
  • Frank has done a couple of them. *NM*
  • Keith Marks has the "Mod Top" decal...
  • Here ya go Brandon.... The green is done by SMP Decals (Still in business going strong and has all the colors). The blue is Lucas Decals (but out of business)
    • PIX in above post. *NM*
  • Not that you asked, but the different colors, and patterns, were only available on very specific cars. Check this site: *LINK*
  • Thank you all for the responses *NM*
• Has anyone ever seen a kit or aftermarket supplier that has a tube type grill for a '57 Chevy? I have a project I want to do, but haven't been able to find one. If there isn't one I may have to try scratchbuilding one I guess. *NM*
  • the old Revell ‘57 hardtop kit sometimes had an optional tube grill *NM*
    • Thanks for the info. I tried looking at auctions on eBay to see if any of the old kits had one, but didn't see anything. I'll have to do some more looking. *NM*
    • Yep,I've the Revell #7383 57 Chev black/flamed box art & it has the tubed grille option,I'd think that all issues of this kit have that grille,if you can't find one in the USA let me know & I'll post you this one as I'll not use it,I'm in Oz so it may take a while to arrive. *NM*
      • Yes, the optional tube grille should be in all issues of teh Revell '57 Chevy hardtop with the opening doors. And the Revell 57 Nomad kit as well. *NM*
      • Thanks, my friend Curt has several orders of his Tru-Wire Wheels to ship to OZ and he said he hasn't been able to send them for several months because the Post Office won't ship there right now. Not sure when he will finally be able to send them.
        • I know that the US Post Office has changed their rates etc,I had some parts shipped by Scott Liggett that left the US 30th Oct & arrived in Oz 30th Dec.......Covid has a lot to answer for, but we'll still build models, lol. *NM*
  • This is the pic I came across that was the inspiration for the model project I need the tube grill for. *NM* *PIC*
    • Very cool pic! *NM*
    • Tubes is tubes - pretty much any kit tube grille would work
  • Like Don said, basically all opening door issues of Revell 57 Chevys have tube grilles... *PIC*
    • Holy Moses, somebody actually built a '57 210. Looks cool! *NM*
• I recieved by monthly Finescale Modeler newsletter email yesterday, and while scrolling down through it I came across their article & link to the Circle City Model Show and it had the following pic for it. *NM* *PIC*
  • Paging Scott Liggett............you are famous,mate!....lol. *NM*
  • Thanks for posting this Steve. Could you tell me the issue number or date or some info on what issue the mag is so that I can buy this issue? Thanks ! *NM*
    • It wasn't in an issue of the magazine (at least not one I've see), it was in the Monthly Newsletter email Finescale sends out each month, and it linked to their "Show Gallery" on their website. I've included the link to the website for you. *LINK*
      • Thanks Steve. When I went to the shows, I told my family that it was photographed a few times. They asked that if it would show up in a magazine, they wanted a copy of the magazine. I'd like to have one too. Thanks again. *NM*
  • That is a awesome build Scott! *NM*
  • OOPS! I didn't read your comment closely enough. You received an email, not a magazine. Is there a way that I can find a copy of this article so I can see all the builds that they included? Please let me know. Thanks ! *NM*
    • That's a great model! You deserve the accolades! *NM*
• Has any one else LOST a large completed model???? *PIC*
  • Not quite but I'm actively searching for 2 tail lights tat fell on the floor and a VW body that used to be on a shelf next to where I sit. *NM*
  • Well, I lost or should I say forgot where I'd put a 1/16th Entex 1938 Packard Conv. also black, lol, eventually found it after looking on & off for a few months in the box I'd put it in, its now sitting in the model cabinet taking up twice the space of 1/25th models lol. *NM*
  • I lost a built ‘34 Ford pickup model years ago. I did move several times, but I’d still love to know exactly how I lost it. *NM*
  • Preach it brother, preach it.
  • I've "lost" a few things over the years, but they are probably just in some box somewhere... at least that's usually what happens.
  • It is not lost ... you just can't find it! *NM*
    • I am sure I 'Put it someplace safe' and will find it someday...... *NM*
  • For years I swore I had bought one of those X-El reissued JoHan '58 Caddy promos in the '80s. I do have a pink '59 but still can't find that '58. I'm now pretty sure I just thought I had one for some reason. *NM*
  • I hope it turns up. It looks good! *NM*
  • Nope, but once spent most part of the day, looking for a Monogram Chevy Blazer, I knew I had.....eventually found it *NM*
• Harper's!, that's it. Didn't go to TomKat much although got to know Tom better in the early AMS days until he had his health problems. He was a character. I was in the Busy Bee in Riverside a few times, Don't think they had all the other stores then. *NM*
• Lawmakers can't add subtract or balance a checkbook but they want to see what you have. *NM*
• Mike, is that Scale Finishes enamel? (Jameston's paint is the only stuff with which I've been able to get that shiny a finish.) *NM*
  • Thanks. The paint is just plain old Testors Gloss Black. I decanted it from a spray can, added a little more thinner and airbrushed it with my Grex Tritium.....
    • Thanks, Mike. Thinking about getting a Grex. Thoughts??? *NM*
      • They're great airbrushes. They atomize the the paint finer than my Paasche does, so you need to make the paint thinner, like water. *NM*
• Nice. What type of paint? *NM*
• Nice selection there Rich, I too have many diecasts. *NM*
  • Where did you pick up the coffin? *NM*
    • Chuck, the coffin came with the '47 Dodge Hearse. A promo for Askew-Houser Funeral Home from Ebay a number of years ago. *NM*
• Nice work so far. *NM*
• I’m with Terry. It’s much more enjoyable when this board is politics-free. *NM*
• First completion of 2022 1958 Plymouth . . PICS
  • 1958 Plymouth engine picture *NM* *PIC*
    • Nice! I received this kit for Christmas and it's on my short list to build - details or pictures of the lighting *NM*
      • I don’t have any pictures of the actual wiring. . . .
    • Nice work, re the aircleaners,the 300C used the same basic air cleaner "can",AMT's 300c parts can be used with some modification, maybe easier to find than Johan parts & the 300A/B/C carbies are the same WCFB that the Plymouth used,I did a 318 Poly but now sold out. *NM*
  • Gary, what did you use for the black wash on the hub caps, please? *NM*
    • Tamiya black panel line accent color *NM*
      • Thank you, Gary. *NM*
  • Nicely done, love the lights! *NM*
  • Great build.... Nice touch on the lights and the great detail. *NM*
  • Very nice build Gary! *NM*
  • Very nice work! The detail corrections and the lights are especially cool touches. Congrats! *NM*
  • Thanks for all the nice comments! *NM*
• Terry, if you knew anything about how federal agencies are funded, there's no moral high ground to be captured here. Why do you think I said FACT??? *NM*
• Package recieved today thank you so much all kinds of useful stuff! *NM*
  • Good to hear! *NM*
• Love the stout tailgate hinge design *NM*
• I'd like to see what Cliff Read would do with that *NM*
• Nice tracks on the CAT sixty! *NM*
  • Charlie, the Cat is one of my favorites. Acquired it sometime in the 80s at a Toledo Toy Show. Pricey for me at the time but couldn't resist. Conrad has done some wonderful construction machines. Once-upon-a-time someone on Ebay did metal tracks for AMT Cat but I missed out. *NM*
    • The Toledo toy shows were something to behold. That's where I first became acquainted with "Hobby Heaven" back in the day.
• Re: Love kustom. Could you use this to make....
• Thank you for that information Rich... *NM*