Message Index

• Smoke those gaps... *PIC*
• McLaren is VERY difficult to work with on licensing........
• Needs some Dremelation, IIRC and lowering of the front end *NM*
  • Whoops - thought we were talking Cougars, but yes it is not a drop fit even tho 1:1's were the same
• Just cos' I saw the horse's tail flicker a bit, indicating it was still hanging on to life.... would the AMT '29 (of the Karts) fender unit have anything to offer? Or, how hard would it be to master a bed that was the right size and cast it? *NM*
• Our host has them... restocked per an email I recently recieved *NM*
• That's great, and any insight on the build would be helfpul! *NM*
• Yep, sure is. Rumors suggest maybe these tools are in the crib someplace...
• Here's some photos to take Marty's place tonight. Barely hanging in there myself today so here's some fire trucks from the Hall of Flame. *NM* *LINK*
• What is the origin of the Atlantis "Fireball Dragster"? Aurora, Monogram, Revell, none of the above? TIA *NM*
  • IIRC, it's the Monogram "The Dragster" kit from the 60s *NM*
  • Monogram "Forty-niner." Pretty nice kit for 49 cents. *NM*
  • OK, thanks, yeah I think its cool, but I paid a bit more than .49 cents for mine.... : ) *NM*
  • Here's the Monogram original.---PICS----
  • Scales in fairly close to 1/25, making it ripe for enhancement
    • Thanks for the tip on the gopher parts, that's good to know. I kind of like it the way it is, but was wondering about improving the wheels. *NM*
• Heads up for those in Canada and the northern States, Great chance to see the Northern Lights tonight and tomorrow night if you have clear skies. Cloudy here tonight, hopefully better tomorrow. *NM*
  • They are saying I might see them in Indiana even!. *NM*
    • Here's a link to the map I use to keep updated on it. This weekend may be the best it's been for viewing in years. *NM* *LINK*
  • The solar system is traveling through a stellar dust cloud ----
    • Who's got the S'mores LOL *NM* *PIC*
• Straight Line Saturday....another video version..... *LINK*
• Hey guys, the Three Rivers Automodelers are having our spring model, toy and die cast show and contest on Sunday May 19th at the New Stanton firehall, just east of Pittsburgh PA. The table sales are doing very well but still have some remaining. *PIC*
• I know it's late but anyone else have a 510 for 5/10? *NM*
  • Link in case the embed breaks again *NM* *LINK*
  • Almost bought one a couple weeks ago...but that doesn't count, huh? *NM*
  • My 510, highly modified with a 3 litre twin turbo V6 *NM* *PIC*
    • I like that!!! *NM*
    • Wow ! That's a teaser - we need more photos please :-) *NM*
• All smoothed out. Looking forward to more work on it tomorrow. *PIC*
  • I'm still hoping to get a couple kits if they EVER SHOW UP again stateside. Very frustrating! *NM*
    • If you're talking about the '60 F100, they're at the top of the page. *NM*
      • Yes Jim, just not in any stores. *NM*
  • Is that the AMT 60 F-100 with a 3D conversion? 1957? *NM*
    • Yes it is. It's a work in progress. *NM*
  • That looks very Nice! *NM*
  • OK, really love'n that Steve. Perfect color combo, wish I had thought of that and the conversion parts look perfect to me. Just need the park lights. *NM*
  • Looks great! *NM*
  • That looks great! Love the conversion to '57! *NM*
  • Looks good and like the color. *NM*
  • Normally green would be far from my first choice but -- somehow- I like that shade :-) *NM*
• Sorry, gang..... Due to a death in the family, I once again didn't have time to put together a Friday Randomness post this week. *NM*
  • I'm really sorry to hear that. My condolences Marty. *NM*
  • Please take care Marty...... *NM*
    • Please take care Marty...... *NM*
  • My condolences to you and family. *NM*
  • Sorry for your loss. *NM*
  • Prayers for the family and friends. *NM*
  • Prayers and confort sent for family and friends. *NM*
    • comfort *NM*
• My latest and very, very likely my last, stock car diorama. ............... *PICS* .......
  • You do a great job on these! *NM*
    • Thank you Bill ! *NM*
  • I really enjoy your race crash dioramas.... You do an excellent job of conveying a snapshot in time. I can't wait to see where you apply your talents next! *NM*
    • Thank you Marty ! *NM*
  • These are very cool and convincing! Not an easy thing to do! *NM*
    • Thank you Larry. You're right. These dioramas are very difficult to do. *NM*
  • I can almost smell the smoke from here! That's incredible! *NM*
    • Thanks Steve-o ! *NM*
  • I saw it at the Cincinnati Show and it looks great! *NM*
    • Sorry Barry, but you saw my 2 previous ones. I just finished this one today. My first show for it will be in Morehead KY tomorrow. *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
    • Thanks Mike ! *NM*
  • Pretty cool!!! *NM*
    • Thanks Dave ! *NM*
  • Your stock car dioramas are so cool and realistic. *NM*
  • I think you have found your calling :-). Always very detailed and realistic :-) *NM*
  • I bow to the Master! Awesome! *NM*
• Finished a car not often seen! PICS
  • Very nicely built along with great photography. Well done Dave! *NM*
  • Excellent build. Been thinking about getting one. *NM*
  • Great job! These are weird cars, but there is something elegant about them. *NM*
  • Very nice.... Those cars simply fascinate me.... Even today they seem like something from the future. *PIC*
    • Yep, futuristic looking even today. *NM*
    • Very nice colour and those wheels also come in the kit but I used.the other ones. *NM*
  • Did a nice job. Slick looking car. *NM*
  • Great shade of gold, looks appropriate for the era *NM*
  • Nice build and out of the norm of stuff we see. *NM*
  • USCP does really good stuff! *NM*
• For those of you planning to build any version of the AMT 2021 Charger, here's a building tip...... *PIC*
  • Very helpful - as I like to add as many body parts as I can and paint a body all at one time :-) *NM*
  • That's a good tip. I plan to build the police version. *NM*
• GOT SOME SAD NEWS... This morning I got a call from Tammy Sadewater Bruce's wife *** INSIDE ***
  • Prayers for his family so sad, *NM*
  • So sorry to hear this sad news, Frank. Condolences to his family and friends. A true loss to the model building community. *NM*
  • Sad sad news. *NM*
  • VERY VERY SAD.....Prayers to all...... *NM* *PIC*
  • So sad to hear that. I'm praying for Tammy and her family. *NM*
  • Not a good thing to hear. Did he write for one of the magazines? *NM*
    • No he didn't... *NM*
  • Thanks for the notice, Frank.... I will miss chatting with Bruce at swap meets. *NM*
  • Im sorry to hear this Frank. Prayers going out for his Family and i also know that he was a special friend to you as well. Im very sorry for the loss. *NM*
  • I had the pleasure of meeting and having dinner with Bruce & Tammy a few years ago here in Las Vegas. We had a wonderful visit. He'll be missed. *NM*
  • Very Sorry. My condolences. *NM*
  • Very sad, the hobby has lost a great friend. *NM*
  • Prayers for the family and friends. *NM*
  • Prayers and comfort for the family and friends. *NM*
• Too bad I missed 5-7. Well, here's a 57 that you guys are gonna love...... 1957 F100.. *PIC*
  • Steve, I hope that's smoother than it looks! *NM*
    • It is and it isn't. My printer is about ready for the bone yard. I'll have photos of tbefore long. It'll be easier to guage then.his in paint *NM*
      • Many printers just can't print smooth enough for the small scale parts. But I'll bet you can buy one 2X as good for 1/2 the price these days. *NM*
        • Oh for sure. The issue with mine is I dumped a bunch of resin down into the guts of it a while back. It's died twice since then but I just keep cleaning the contacts and trying again. It makes an aweful noise too when printing. LOL. However, the parts sanded out beautifully *NM*
  • You know I'm digg'n it Steve-O. , , BTW, do you remember where we were 20 years ago come next Tuesday, May 14th ? *NM*
    • Could it have been a wedding? *NM*
      • You're just the best, man. *NM*
        • LOL *NM*
• Oops--missed 5-9. *PIC*
  • Nice ride. Good build. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thanks Bill!! Next time find a girl with a shorter skirt!! LOL! *NM*
    • It was 1970s! *NM*
  • Thanks Bill, I saved the pics of the blue and white '68 coronet for detailing purposes with my kit. That rear panel is gonna be a bear! *NM*
    • Jim, I sugest you foil it first and then detail paint with a fine brush. *NM* *PIC*
      • Yes, but I prefer to use toothpicks in spots like this. Takes longer, though. Looks good. *NM*
    • Tht's a Superbee, which is vastly simpler than a regular Coronet. Whole doggone area should have been 2-3 separate pieces! *NM*
  • Also, that pic of the '55 blue Suburban is very interesting. My folks had a '52 Suburban, and my, what a change in just 3 years. Thanks. *NM*
  • Nice group of Mopars! Thanks for posting. *NM*
• A Huge "THANK YOU" to Dennis Ezmerlian!! The wheels and tires arrived today in great condition!! *NM*
  • Glad I could help Barry! *NM*
• AWB 64 OLDS...PIX and thanks for looking
  • Good looking project going there. What engine is this and what is its source? *NM*
  • Oops, forgot the engine pic, but there was only one in you post. This is it. *NM* *PIC*
    • It's the Olds engine that comes in the 64 convertible and hardtop kits with the Judson blower setup. *NM*
      • Build looks great - nice work on the AWB. *NM*
  • Looking good Frank! After building four or five of those '64 kits last year, I have one more hardtop I want to build as a post sedan. *NM*
  • You sure build some interesting stuff. *NM*
  • Did a real nice job on that wheelbase. Nice build. *NM*
• Fabulous '50s Extravaganza *PIC*
  • Extravaganza alright! Man there's some nice models in here, wow, such cool 50s vibe, love 'em! *NM*
  • Very, very cool! *NM*
  • Nice variety and quality. Congrats! *NM*
  • Very cool stuff Dave! Swapping in the factory stock rear quarters on the MPC FlipNose '57 makes a huge difference - that one is my favorite among some very nice models. Probably second would be the factory stock '50 convert....thx for sharing with us...TIM *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that collection of builds!! *NM*
  • Lots of beautiful models there Dave! I love the T-Birds, especially the pearl white one! *NM*
  • Fabulous bunch for sure! Nice job. All great builds. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Re: Fabulous '50s Extravaganza......That was loads of fun! Thanks for that! *NM*
  • Re: Fabulous '50s Extravaganza
    • It's the old tool Pre-Painted kit. *NM*
  • Sharp builds *NM*
• MPC 67 Corvette also has the Lynx air cleaners. *NM*
  • Thanks Dave. I found some in one of my kits and now I don't recall which one it was. *NM*
• Kool! I like it! *NM*
• Batmobile *PICS*
  • Ooh that's nice. I've got one of those on the to do list. I might have to bring it forward. *NM*
  • Terry, is that the diecast bodied car? My oldest son and I built that one probably 20 years ago. *NM*
    • Yes. They did two "comic book" models. *PICS*
• '59, '59, '59...oh, wait, I was thinking of John Lennon...#9, #9, #9...:) :) :)
  • That Vette with the skirts is interesting looking. Lets see it finished. *NM*
• my 59's
  • I that "59 Edsel Corsair from a kit or is it resin? I think that is the only one I have ever seen. Very unique! *NM*
    • Re: It is a AMT kit *NM*
  • You must have moved the images since you posted them, they're not there anymore. *NM*
    • Re: They are still there *NM*
• Missing Link doesn't have a website. Just through ebay? *NM*
  • Correct
• All this excitement about a magazine called "Auto Modeler" reminds me. *PIC*
  • IIRC, they only put out 3 issues... I have all 3... *NM*
  • i"ve got TWO copies of the second issue. 1/1 Diamond REO on the cover (AMT's 1/25 inside), Ertl IH Transtar. scratchbuilt 1/12 Cooper. some Bugatti, 1/35 scale Humber staff car...forgot the rest.
  • I only have volumes 2 and 3 in my collection *NM*
  • Ah yea, Ed Schnepf and Syd Chivers... What a pair. *NM*
  • Yep, I still have mine. *NM*
  • Any of you remember a startup magazine called "In Scale"? Only published two issues. I have both. *NM*
    • I think that was "In-Scale Illustrated", but could be wrong. I have two issues too. *NM*
      • You are right Dave. Was going from memory. *NM*
• My '59's for 5/9.....pics.....
  • All look nice. Good job! *NM*
  • All look really nice. I especially like your Lincoln. Did Albert finish that project? *NM*
    • I don't know if he finished it, but this is where he was headed
    • Not sure. Sadly, Albert left a lot of unfinished builds. *NM*
      • Not sure if Albert finished it, but this '59 Edsel with Vector/Turbine wheels was one of my favorites (pic from Albert's Fotki page)... *NM* *PIC*
        • One of my favs as well....I have an Edsel and wheels to replicate that build. I also loved his high flying '55 Chev that was a bronze-ish color.. *NM*
      • How long ago did Albert pass on? It looks like his latest albums were from 2018. *NM*
        • Yes, 2018. *NM*
          • He is still missed. I almost got to meet him one year as he was coming out from California and was going to come to the NNL in Milwaukee but I seem to recall something altered his plans. *NM*
• Hey guys, I've been very busy so I haven't had much time to check out the Board but here are a couple for 5/9.
  • Those are a couple of nice-looking builds. Good job. *NM*
  • Cool builds. Who made the Pontiac? *NM*
    • AMT. I was fortunate to get a nice rebuilder '59 Bonnie hardtop late last year. *NM*
      • Original Windshield - or Monogram Cadillac/Chevy? *NM*
        • RM '59 Impala. *NM*
  • That Bonnie would be a very fun crusier *NM*
• Rebuild Restoration of a 1976 International Transtar II cabover
  • Yum Culvers. What a great save! *NM*
  • What you did, Tim is one of my favorite things to do also. Restoring an old glue bomb is a lot of fun. Wonderful restoration! *NM*
  • Cool save Tim! *NM*
  • Nice work! Great realism. *NM*
  • Good looking truck, Tim. For some reason Cattle trailers always look better behind a COE *NM*
  • You absolutely nailed it with the look.... The pic with the cattle bus looks like about every other rig that I see on the roads around this part of the Midwest! *NM*
  • Nice as allways. *NM*
  • Nailed it! Great save. Great pix too! *NM*
  • Thanks guys! *NM*
• I just received issue 84. I ordered it 4 years ago...
• '59 day...pics
  • I would LOVE to find one of these... *NM* *PIC*
  • Look nice! Great job on all three. *NM*
• For 5/9......My 1959s are all 'survivors' from decades ago
  • All very nice and cleanly done. Look great. *NM*
• 59s Pics I need to do another 59 Pontiac now with chrome pens. At the time I built this one I just refused to mess with BMF.
  • Isn't that a 1960 Pontiac? *NM*
    • You are correct, sir. *NM*
    • Yes, you are correct. Even though I was 13 back then and building models I still get some of non Fords and Chevys mixed up. *NM*
  • Good looking builds. Nice work. *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
• I know that this is last minute, but I just found out about a model show / swap in Moorehead, KY this Saturday 5-11-24. Attached are 2 PICS of the information. .......... *PICS* .....
• THE Christine? I hope the blisters on your finger tips healed okay. ;^) *NM* *PIC*
  • Ha, that's a good one. :) *NM*
• The color scheme for the custom T-bird fits it very well. Nice. *NM*
• That Olds is really sharp, especially the brightwork, but that Chevy Lister is something I had never even heard of and it is a terrific surprise. Very nice! *NM*
• There's also the slant in the MPC Deora, not as many details but usable. *NM*
• Some have used that kit for exactly that, looked good too. *NM*
• Inspired by Crime Dogs drag racing posts. Funny Cars from 1966 to 1979. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks for posting this. It's a well-done video with plenty of action. My favorite FCs were from the beginning to the early '70s. *NM*
  • Great stuff! Thx David for posting! TIM *NM*
  • Yes! That's a fun one! *NM*
• Auto Modeler Magazine is available for subscribers outside the US. Link inside
  • The link is good for signing up for inside the US, too. Just signed up. Looking forward to receiving them. *NM*
  • I subscribed from outside the US. Looking forward to it. *NM*
  • Juat subcribed to Auto Modeler Magazine for 2 years... Good luck with the new publication... Definitely looking forward to it. *NM*
  • Do you have a plan for retailers? *NM*
    • Yes we do! Matt and Dawn will be selling here. We have also been approached by 4 brick and mortars so far and we are talking with other online dealers. When the deals are done, we will post dealers on line. *NM*
• Straight Line Saturday, mid week/Video edition..... *LINK*
  • Ahh.....memories! *NM*
  • Has a short bit with Jungle Pam in it. *NM*
  • Great trip back in time. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• Marty, The Russ Davis Ford PIF decals arrived today. Thank you so much!!! *NM*
• Looks good so far Scott. I will give it a try. *NM*
• Veeerrrryyyy nice Steve! *NM*
• Just FYI. Salvino's & Monogram are 1/24. The others are 1/25.😎 *NM*
  • Salvino’s 1970s era kits (Dodges, Plymouths, Culasses, Monte Carlos) are all 1:25. Their 1980s ex-Monogram kits are 1:24, as are their current NASCAR kits. *NM*
    • I was referring to Salvino's current NASCAR kits. *NM*
      • I see. I thought you meant Salvinos Dodge Chargers, etc. *NM*
• M 58
  • What's the story on the Ranchero? Kit bash, or resin??? *NM*
    • Re: Its a Revell 57 body with a AMT 58 front end with the roof from a AMT 58 Edsel yes it's kit bashed *NM*
  • Nice builds!! *NM*
• Here are a couple of '58's. Thanks for looking.
  • NICE! *NM*
    • Yeah.... What Dave said! *NM*
  • Nice. I like the sedan delivery. *NM*
    • YES!! *NM*
  • Bud LeFevre, there's a name I hadn't seen a while. Wasn't he an avid drag racer? *NM*
    • Yes Mike, Bud was a drag racer and a great model car builder. The sedan delivery was my second entry in the first Bud Memorial Contest. My first was my '57 Chevy that won the contest that year. *NM*
  • Great builds. Ever wish you still had your convertible? *NM*
  • Thanks all! *NM*
  • Not familiar with the drag racing categories - what engine was in your G/SA Chevy? The 348? *NM*
• Bought at Pasteiner's in Birmingham, MI. The UPS man had just dropped it off *NM*
• They look great Jonathon!! *NM*
• If you're on Facebook just type in "Moebius tow truck" and the pictures come right up (loaded in this post for your convenience) .... Looks great, much better than the Midnight Cowboy... *PIC*
• Where is this year going. I still have some 40s that I didn't get posted. Here are some 57s. PICs The last 2 are 58s I think.
  • Nice builds. Love the Gassers and the paint work on the green Mopar. *NM*
    • Thank you so much. *NM*
  • Grest builds. You did a great job with the paint on the green Chrysler. *NM*
    • I appreciate that *NM*
  • All nice work. Quite a variety. Where did the weird rear "fender" on this come from? *NM* *PIC*
    • Oh boy! That has been in my parts box for so long I can't remember what it went to. I'm thinking it was a second wing option on a Le Mans car from the 80s/90s but not sure which one. *NM*
    • Sorry, I miss read your post the first time. I thought you were asking about the wing. As for the fenders, this body came to me from a fellow club member that had passed away and he did all the fender work and body mods. I just painted it, mounted a wing and decals. *NM*
  • Nice to see somebody else uses Scale Motor Sports upholstery decals. *NM*
    • They really make a difference in my opinion. Thanks *NM*
• There are two NASCAR kits that I can think of that come with completely stock bodies…
• Beautiful conversion to drop top and that color looks great, paint is awesome, so cool! *NM*
• Wow, that Olds, and the 4X4 conversion wow, I love 'em! *NM*
• Project X was "transferred" to Super Chevy, then when that mag died, Hot od got it. The car was the victim of an V conversion a few years ago, but it now has a big block swapped in! *NM*
  • glad to hear it survived. It almost certainly has to be the most modified car of all time. A google search revealed that it was bought by the PHR staff for $250 in 1962! It's the same age as the AMT kit!
    • Electric *NM*
      • Re: Electric....Thanks *NM*
      • Sorry about my occasional bad typing. I broke my computer keyboard at work, so I only have one 'shift key' (the one of the left doesn't always work, so I have to use the one on the right).
• Late as always but here are my 55 thru 57 builds. 8 pics all been seen before.
  • Love the wheelie bars and fat tires on the Vettes. Not too many will mess with you at the stop lights. :^) *NM*
    • Thanks Bill. Both of those were started by my oldest son and he never finished them. I came accross them and said lets gettim done. *NM*
  • Love the wheelie bars and fat rear tires on the Vettes. Not too many will mess with you at the stop lights. :^) *NM*
    • Sorry for the double post. I thought I had just previewed it before I added "fat" to the post, but apparently I had hit post instead. *NM*
  • I wanna see that one finished, too, Gabe. That green really pops. *NM*
    • Yeah i started it and it was not turning out how I visioned it so in the box it went. *NM*
• IIRC, Dennis Doty eith listed everything that was wrong with the '34 sedan body in Model Car Journal back when the kit was first issued, or he listed everything that was right.
• Not just the bed, but also the rear framerails, IIRC. *NM*
• All nice builds but love those Fords! *NM*
• Very cool 1/4 miler. *NM*
• All are nice clean builds. *NM*
• X2. *NM*
• My '58's for 5/8.....pics.....
  • All nice builds but love the bird and the Edsel. *NM*
  • Love the Impy! *NM*
  • You did good David!! *NM*
  • Would love to take a spin in the T-bird if it were 1:1. *NM*
  • That stock Edsel is righteous! *NM*