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• Rust using superglue
  • I have used this, it's actually very simple, dab thick CA glue when you want penetrated/built rust... more..
• Well, after about 14 hours of filling, waiting, sanding, priming, filling, waiting, sanding, and priming... *PIC*
  • Cool! This is 1/25 (or 1/24) scale? *NM*
    • Yes. *NM*
• OT--We've had a couple of unseasonably warm days this week...*PIC*
  • They're meant to be driven, glad you're able to this time of year! *NM*
  • Well, we are getting ready for full on Summer which started last Friday, 1st Dec. here in Oz...40c this afternoon here in South Grafton...yuck. *NM*
• I'm thinking there might be a couple individuals here that will dig this guy's projects. *VIDEO*
  • I like what he's doing and how he talks about them. It's as if Larry The Cable Guy was a model car builder. Thanks for posting it. *NM*
• Are GM short bed the same lenght I'm wanting to cut the 72 bed down to a short base bed down *NM*
  • Um, yes. *NM*
    • Thank you Steve *NM*
  • This is for the square body bed but if it's the same, here are the dimensions *NM* *PIC*
• You and your elves. 😀 *NM*
• Part request. I hope that I'm not taking advantage, but can someone spare about 10 tires that they don't need? Any condition and the more different ones that I can get would be great. I'm going to use them in my diorama as old used tires laying around the yard........more...
  • Never mind everyone. I found a nice lot of tires on-line that I just bought. Thanks anyway. *NM*
  • Scott, after you've been in this hobby 60 to 75 years you'll have acquired LOTS OF DIORAMA MATERIAL!!😮‍💨 *NM*
    • Actually, since my $ income is small, I either sell or trade away any parts that I figure that I'll never use. There have been plenty of times I've regreted not keeping some parts, but I need the income to continue to buy stuff that I need. *NM*
    • I know what you mean Rich... and these boxes are heavy... LOL (Pics)
      • Where did those trick 4x4 wheel sets come from??? *NM*
  • I am reminded of a fellow MCMA member who sold off his car kits...MINUS the tires.
    • Jason, I must say, I've sold many kits minus tires. *NM*
• Awhile back, someone here was looking for a certain size of the Goodyear Blue Streak Stock Car Special tires. I found 2 different sizes of those tires in my stash. The most common one is the larger, while the smaller one is pretty rare. I have ....... *PICS* .....
  • Those are actually the same tire. The difference is apparently shrinkage due to the difference in material used for the smaller one *NM*
    • I'm not doubting you Mark, but it's quite strange that my 3 smaller tires have shrunk exactly the same amount from the 1 larger one that I have in the pic. Still, if anyone can make use of the shrunken ones that I have, they can have them. I think that I have 4 smaller ones. *NM*
    • After looking at the pics again, I'm not so sure. Look at the center part of the tire that gets cut out of the tire. One has a backwards 2 molded into it and the other has a backwards 6 or 9 molded in. Odd. *NM*
      • The same size ones are likely from one kit, all molded at the same time from the same material. The numbers refer to the cavity in the tire mold. Tire molds have multiple cavities (24 or so); the number is to ID the cavity for QC purposes *NM*
    • Could it be possible that the tire with the shallower marks is the copy of the original mpc tire made by polar lights? Just curious... *NM*
    • When those tires get old they get about as hard as styrene, and shrink. The same thing happens to the tires that came in the MPC modified kits. Enough so that the shrunk ones make a good "pony tire" for the left front on those modifieds. *PIC*
      • The first issue of all those MPC modified kits did include a floater tire. The mold must have disappeared, as none of the reissues have it *NM*
  • It was me Scott and if your parting with them I'll take them I'll take the chance. I know the smaller ones are for sure smaller and shrinkage couldn't get them that small. You said you ordered those tires on line? Man I've got more oddball tires I could have sent your way. *NM*
    • How many of the smaller ones do you need? I think that I have at least 4. If I have more, do you want those too? LMK. *NM*
      • Send what you don't want.... A year from now if you ask I'll have them to send you. *NM*
• A little history on the hoof... *PICS*
  • So, Terry........are you saying that this model building thing is just a passing fad that you'll grow out of soon..............lol.........and now I know why I have trouble finding a JoHan 1968 Plymouth kit...there are 3 peeking out of the corner of your last pic.....lol. *NM*
  • Neat, it's like seeing the model magazine/book equivalent of a studio backlot *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that collection of builds!! *NM*
    • I want to see yours! *NM*
  • Wow! I always enjoy seeing your work. *NM*
  • Lots of different stuff... Nice showing *NM*
• New project on the bench. I'm participating in a lowrider buildoff on Instagram. This will be fun! *NM* *PIC*
  • Pretty cool start. Can't wait to see progress pics. *NM*
  • Interesting. *NM*
  • Is that that older rear windowless issue? Whatever your thinking and I get the idea and that's out there.... I don't think I ever would have thought of that. More I think about it that is brilliant. *NM*
    • That's the new tool (1993) '67 kit *NM*
    • Yeah, it's the newer release. I just printed a soft top roll basck sunroof thing for it and cut a huge hole in the roof. I think it'll look pretty cool. *NM*
  • Love the top treatment. Keep the PIX coming as you progress, please. *NM*
• As promised below, a few more 1/1 Model A Gasser inspirations: Rodder's Journal #16 (Bob Rothenburg) #18 (Ernie Lopez Sr. in Liner Notes), #55 as referenced below - Terry O'Herron's '31 Vicky, #72 (Roy Tognarelli), and #75 (Harry Luzader) ..TB *NM*
  • If you want a modern version, here's one that tours with the SEGA group, and it runs as good as it looks. I seem to remember someone told me it's not a Ford Though, but I can't tell one from another. *NM* *PIC*
    • Don't know why they would have told you it's not a Ford.... Sure looks like a 30/31 Model A, with a 32 grille shell to me. *NM*
      • Maybe I just imagined it.......Like I said, I don't know my 30s era cars very well.. *NM*
      • It is a Model A with Ford power as well. IT runs strong and is at the top of the SEGA A/Gas class! *NM*
        • I like it better from this angle.....PIC
          • hmmm..me too! Wonder if she has to hold the fender on til he launches it? *NM*
        • Looks odd with most of the character lines missing around the windows. I wouldn't have thought it was a Ford. *NM*
          • The cloth roof insert has been replaced with steel, and the rain channels removed. Maybe the guy started with a really rough body *NM*
  • Wasn't Harry Luzader's a deuce? The pics I've seen were. Unless he had another one earlier. *NM*
    • Luzader's was a 32 5 window. *NM*
    • Wasn't Harry Luzader's a deuce? Sure was...my build "scenario": was that of a young man who was inspired by Luzader's car, but (even back then) couldn't afford a Deuce body. He went with the next best choice...a '30A 5WC....and that is how my model project came about....TB *NM*
      • Re: Wasn't Harry Luzader's a deuce? Sure was...my build "scenario": was that of a young man who was inspired by Luzader's car, but (even back then) couldn't afford a Deuce body. He went with the next best choice...a '30A 5WC....and that is how my model project came about.. *NM* *PIC*
• Here's a sneak peak at the model Marty is referring too...full details in a six page how-to in the new Model Cars Magazine available here from Matt&Dawn....TB a *NM* *PIC*
  • Nothing screams Gasser louder than Model A....well, maybe a Willys, but it's close! That is very Kool. *NM*
• I really like the look of this ladder bar for my Model A gasser project... Of course I only have one... Any of you guys recognize which kit this may have originated from??? *PICS*
  • Off the top of my head, looks like AMT '71/'72 Nova *NM*
    • That was my first thought, but those are quite a bit smaller. *NM*
      • '51 Chevy hardtop, or '55 Corvette maybe? Just guessing here *NM*
        • I'll have to check the Chevy.... Don't think I have ever had the Vette kit. *NM*
          • Pic of the box art for the '55 Vette kit from drastic plastic instruction site. Doesn't look like your ladder bar. *PIC*
            • Those tall brackets at the front would seem to be for something high at the rear. I'll guess one more time, MPC Dodge van with the dual engine wheelie version *NM*
              • Close enough for me... *PIC*
                • Just checked my van kit, that's it *NM*
              • I wish Round2 would bring that kit and the Chevy Van with the mid engine drag race version back out. *NM*
        • Not the AMT 51 Chevy H/top *NM*
  • Looks like the bars from the Badman 55 kit! *NM*
    • The Bad Man bars a HUGE, as compared to this. *NM*
  • Looking good! *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH... Was able to slip this one in between the cracks. I have one left but I'm thinking I need a few more. What a great kit motor or no motor.PIX and thanks for looking
  • Another winner, Frank! *NM*
  • Lil' GTO, you're really lookin' fine... ;^) *NM*
  • You are a master at at clean model building. *NM*
  • Very authentic look. Nice build. *NM*
  • Frank, would you be interested in parting with the "dog dish" caps from this GTO kit? *NM*
    • No not at all..... I've still got your address I'll send them out tomorrow. *NM*
      • Greatly appreciated Frank. *NM*
  • I agree with all the others!! *NM*
• Not new but worth another look? *PIC*
  • Re:Looking good *NM*
  • PLENTY WORTH IT *NM*
  • I remember that article... It was a mild "gentleman's" chop. Very cool!!! *NM*
  • i Remember that article. It was my inspiration for this. *PIX*
    • Buick inspiration and Pontiac result both very nice indeed! *NM*
  • Nice *NM*
  • Very nice. Pretty build. *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
• Stumbled over the bag of old race car photos I'd accumulated so thought "let's scan a few more'. Think they were taken at Oildale, CA dirt track were Kevin Harvick got his start. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Those are simply awesome!!!! Man, that guy in the roadster sure took a nasty hit *NM*
  • Cool stuff *NM*
  • I think I read that you didn't want to have a seat belt in open race cars -
    • That was the theory anyway. May have been some truth to it before roll bars. *NM*
    • My Dad briefly raced cars like that in the '40s, and he said drivers died nearly every night. *NM*
  • Kool pix, thanks for the share! *NM*
• One for Marty... *PIC*
  • VERY cool!!!! I had not seen that one before.... I do have the Modelhaus '56 Merchero kit tough.... *NM* *PIC*
    • I also have the Modelhaus '56 Merchero kit. *NM*
• OOooh, Jimmy Flintstone has just floated my boat!! *NM*
  • Care to elaborate??? 😁 *NM*
    • See Upper left corner! *NM*
      • The Flintstone resin '64 Dodge pu at the left end of the adv bar above the Message Index page header. Right? Tempting... very tempting... :^) If it were a '48 like my grandpa's... sigh. *NM*
        • Sorry... "62 - '64 Dodge pickup. *NM*
          • Bill, you have email. *NM*
            • Got it and responded. Thanks! *NM*
  • Was there another company that produced this year Dodge truck, or was that a 3d print? *NM*
    • Modelhaus did a number of versions. *PIC*
    • I have a resin mid-'60s Dodge crew cab kit, but I don't recall who made it. *NM*
• A little something for Marty & Frank... *PIC*
  • Another view *NM* *PIC*
    • Found another one, still running today *NM* *PIC*
      • From before 1985 up to today is quite a span for it to have survived and still apparently win a trophy at some event! Still looks great, too. *NM*
      • Oh Man! You are tempting me............... *NM*
        • I'm sure you can fit that in between the other 4 or 5 projects you have going on. 😁 *NM*
  • I can most definitely relate!!!! *NM* *PIC*
    • Man, can I relate.................PIX
      • The Marty Masher??? HaHaHa!! He WILL get you for that, you know. (If he hasn't already.) ;^) *NM*
        • Hahaha... He tried. That MM dates back a good number of years I was still working and I've been retired 10yrs anyway. *NM*
  • Al Mac, it's only been 30 years give or take. How's everything with you and yours? *NM*
• REALLY like that red roadster!! *NM*
• So, did that come with a chopped top...or no?? *NM*
  • The Monogram kit had a stock coupe roof only. The AMT kit had a chopped top. *NM*
• THANK YOU MATT/DAWN..Got my Contest Annual in mail today..Very quick considering it came from the USA..Canada post would have taken a month..THANK YOU again... *NM*
  • Copies for us here in Oz are coming via tortoise. *NM*
  • Didn't Canada Post bring it from the border station to you? *NM*
    • I think it would have to clear customs in TO before Canada Post got it. *NM*
• Really cool. *NM*
• I like it, I'm waiting for the easy way to build it, anyone heard release date for the hardtop? *NM*
• Something like this maybe? *NM* *PIC*
  • Re: Something like this maybe?...or this? *NM* *PIC*