Message Index

• I missed the 70's last night cuz I was driving the semi second shift. Here are some '70s machines.
• Terry wants us to post our 80's cars... I'll play..... *PICS*
• The Glen
• Watkins Glen Historic Races 2019... *LINK*
  • Great Pics Howard !! I really love the Datsun 510 (Pic 478-479) I ran one here in SCCA many years back. *NM*
  • Re: Watkins Glen Historic Races 2019...
  • Cool, a Jack McCoy Daytona Winston West car. *NM*
• PROGRESS... PICS and thanks for looking
  • Looking good Frank. *NM*
  • I agree! *NM*
• Sorry, I had internet issues this morning so I am late to do Favorite 80s model. PICs
  • Terry.....re your "Le Mans" stage.......did it only last for 24 Hrs?.....lol.......seriously tho' a couple of nice models. *NM*
    • Yes, only 24 hours but I keep getting it every June. *NM*
• My 1968 Shelby GT500 "Barn Find" Diorama Build (Circa 2014)... *PIC*
• Does BMF adhere to bare plastic very well without a clear coat to help keep it in place?? Thanks. *NM*
  • I would think so as long as the bare plastic is clean and free of any oils or mold release agents. All my BMF is of a vintage variety but I have heard that the newer stuff does not stick as well no matter what ?? *NM*
  • My experience is no. Have got it to stick to permanent magic marker. *NM*
    • Like a Sharpie ?? *NM*
      • ! *NM*
  • I have never had a problem with BMF sticking as long as the surface is clean and free of silicone based wax...
• (PICS) I don't have many '70s era models other than some Aoshima/Fujimi 1/32 scale trucks
  • Different but interesting and very well built !! Thanks for sharing Cliff ! *NM*
• On this U.S. Flag Day, let us celebrate the 247 birthday of the United States Army. “ This we’ll Defend “. *NM*
• POLL : Now that Testors / Model Master is gone What is your "jar" paint of choice ??....
  • Re: POLL : Now that Testors / Model Master is gone What is your "jar" paint of choice ??.... *NM*
  • I was phasing out Testors well before they were gone. I made the switch to Tamiya and have never looked back. *NM*
  • Really like my Tamiya paints but Testors/Model Master had some colors that were different and now I'm lost without them. *NM*
  • Have not found a good substitute yet but the Tamiya spray paints are nice. I do need a good substitute for the old Testors clear lacquer though. Any ideas are welcome. *NM*
    • Charlie, I think the wet look clear gloss in the "Extreme Lacquer" line is like the Model Master clear gloss... *NM*
      • Although you may be looking for a Dullcoat replacement...that I'm not sure about... *NM*
        • Looking for both, Mike. *NM*
  • Have a fairly large stash. Using more of the regular Testors' bottles now. After that its going to be Humbrol tins and maybe some One Shot. *NM*
  • I bought a handful of Revell paints. The paint is fine but the little metal cans are a PITA to get open. Then they clog with dried paint and won’t reseal. Overall a terrible design. *NM*
  • Regular Testors, as I've always used. , , It's not being discontinued, just the Model Master. *NM*
• Fred Simeone, the collector behind the Simeone Foundation Auto Museum in Philadelphia has passed away. Hoping he had set the museum 's foundation so it survives. Seen too many museums go away after the founder passes and the family has no an interest in it. *NM*
  • Sorry another car museum founder has passed. I also hope the museum survives since cars have played a pivotal role in the history of this country and the world.. Even though it is very unlikely I would ever see it in person, the loss of car museums is still saddening. *NM*
  • Let's assume it will continue, and make a point of visiting there. It ranks near the top. My top three are the Simone, the Petersen, and the REVS in Florida. So much to see and learn at these. *NM*
  • I saw that, and I was so sad to see. It seems like Dr. Simeone would have set the foundation up so it would carry on beyond him. I'd say too that it's DEFINITELY worth the trip. And not for nothing, but there are other things you can see in Philly, too. :) ...
    • Like the Franklin Institute and I guess its gone now: the 2nd Fret. *NM*
• '70s. *PICS*
  • The Cowboy Cadillac is still my favorite by far !!! *NM*
  • Love what you did with the El Camino *NM*
    • It is a scale version of this.... *PIC*
  • All terrific. I do not know Ford or Mopar products very well. What is the make/year of this 4 door? Is it kit or resin or other? *NM* *PIC*
    • AMT '70 Ford Custom 500(?) *NM*
      • Currently available as either a taxicab, or a Las Vegas Police Car ("Diamonds are Forever" tie-in) from Round 2. Kit STILL has a Boss 429 in it! *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
• Hmmmmm.... Most of the 70's cars I build are kinda "funny".... **PICS*
  • That Chevelle was pretty "serious" with the emphasis on "pretty" *NM*
  • What a great collection of builds Marty!! *NM*
  • OK lets add this up - Pinto + Rear mounted 427 SOHC Motor + 8-71 Blower = 1 "Wild Ride". It does add up !!! LOL !!! *NM*
  • I'm with Raymond, that Chevelle is the bees nees, LOL! *NM*
  • Really nice stuff! *NM*
• Heres a 1:1 POLL for all of you - What is the oldest "DAILY DRIVER" you have ever driven....Mine is my 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo......
  • 1985 Mazda RX-7 here ... I wouldn't call it a daily, but there have been times when it's been all I had to drive :) *NM*
    • I had a 1979 RX-7 back in the early 90's that was my Daily Driver..Sold it in 1995 when it was 16 years old. *NM*
      • Very cool. This one is a clone of my first car. I've had it for 10 years. Little over 80k miles on it. *NM*
  • First car was a 66 El Camino. 396 with a 4speed. *NM*
  • Well, until I sold it in 2014, it was my 1982 Chevrolet Scottsdale LWB pickup truck. *NM*
  • My wife drove her '29 Model A to work every day for 6 years. Mine was a '56 Chevy for about 2 years. *NM*
    • And before the '56, I drove a '52 IH pick up. *NM*
  • In 1982 while in high school, I drove a 1963 Ford Galaxie 2dr Sedan with a factory 390 hi-po engine. *NM*
    • In 1982 while in high school, I drove a 1965 Mustang coupe. White, blue interior, 289 2-bbl with a C4 auto. *NM*
  • I bought the 1940 Dodge I still own in 1971, it was 31 yrs old then, I drove it whilst restoring it till mid 1973 then after the 1st Street Rod Nats I installed the V8 etc & it was used on a regular basis to drive to work, now not so much as I'm retired more or less. *NM*
    • 94-2008 68 Chevy pickup *NM*
  • In the early '90s, I was driving a '65 Chevy II 2dr post, 6cyl, 3-on-the-tree. Fun little car. *NM*
  • 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe, 1st registered car and work car. *NM*
  • Re: Heres a 1:1 POLL for all of you - What is the oldest "DAILY DRIVER" you have ever driven....Mine is my 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo......
  • I daily drove my only car way back, a '56 Chevy 2 door wagon! After that I daily drove a '54 Willys wagon, but I AM old, they weren't worth much back then!!!! *NM*
  • From around 1974 to 1984 it was a 52 Kaiser Manhatten *NM* *PIC*
  • My first car, and daily driver, was a 1956 Mercury Medalist hardtop (circa 1977)..... *PIC*
  • 1950 chevy pickup daily for about four years, 327 turbo hydro six way power seat out of a thunderbird also the tilt steering out of the same bird *NM*
  • Took my drivers test(1953), in my dad's '39 Chevy. He traded it for a '46 Buick Roadmaster(?), and I drove it while in high school. First daily driver when I got married in '61? A '53 Ford 2 door, painted two-tone brown, with a brush and rollers!! True story. *NM*
  • My first car was a '54 Chevy I bought for 75 dollars. Rear quarter panel looked like cottage cheese where it had been hammered out. *NM*
  • My first car was a '53 Packard Sedan. *NM*
  • '40s Model A...err, an Allis-Chalmers Model A (junior size tractor); oh, you mean a car! Dad's '64 Riviera when it was about 9 years old *NM*
  • My 69 Cougar XR 7, which I have owned since 1986, was my daily driver for about 12 years. *NM*
  • Lovin all the responses but the "POLL" more has to do with the actual age of your daily driver at the time it was driven daily. My Z is 40 this year and still going strong. My oldest year Daily Driver was a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 R-Code 428SCJ 4 Speed with the Drag Pack.....
    • Oh yea...I graduated High School in 1991 so the Mustang and Camaro were 22 years old. After High School I sold the Camaro and just ran the Mustang mostly on Saturday nights cruzing/racing. Eventually it went away but that is a different story !! *NM*
  • I got my first daily driver (not counting getting to drive family cars after got my license at 14) in the summer of '62 at 15, a used '61 Chevy Bel Air four door flattop sedan with the inline six cylinder engine with the oil bath air cleaner, 3 on the tree manual trans, *PIC*
  • Re: Heres a 1:1 POLL for all of you - What is the oldest "DAILY DRIVER" you have ever driven....Mine is my 1982 Datsun 280ZX Turbo......
  • Re: My first car was a 63 Fairline 260 auto 4dr *NM*
  • KT - any pics of that 280ZX? *NM*
    • I do Johnathan...but without a current photo hosting site a do not have a means of posting a pic of it !! *NM*
      • I just found a way around the picture thing...So here it is !!! *PIC*
        • SWOON! I love it. I so wanted a 280ZX for my first car, but found the RX-7 and ran with it instead. *PIC*
          • pic is of my 2nd RX-7, a clone of my first, basically :) *NM*
          • Thats Cool !!! Hang on to it forever as there are not many left in the world !!....
            • Great stories! Are you talking about Rotary Aviation?
              • Yep !! He put my rotary in some form of experimental airplane !! Not sure if it ever flew though as we lost contact. *NM*
  • 1946 Chevy pickup in high school later replaced by a 1962 Biscayne *NM*
  • Backinnaday - my '63 Marauder subbed as a daily when the weather was at least passable
  • Bought and drove a stock '37 Ford coupe for 6 months in 1966, before my parents made me sell it. I made $200 on the sale though! *NM*
    • Reminds me of when Wally bought a '36 Ford coupe and Ward made him get rid of it. ("Wally's Car", aired in 1961). *NM*
  • '62 Suburban, small block, 2-speed Powerglide (folks get out of your way...) *NM*
  • I currently drive a 1999 Camry. V6 with 5 speed manual. Probably the last stick shift I’ll be able to get as a daily, so I’m keeping it as long as possible. *NM*
  • My high school car - 1958 Sprite. Wankle powered. *NM*
  • my old 65 Chevy p/up......pic
• The rear quarter doesn't look quite right to me. *NM*
• Turns out these are the only '70's models I have built. Since both are 1970, won't have a specific day for them....pics
  • 1970 BOSS 302 !! What a runner !!! *NM*
    • A little 1:1 BOSS 302 trivia...Do you know how to tell a BOSS 302 block from a regular 302 block at a glance ??? The answer is.....
  • Found another one....pic
  • Nice builds!! *NM*
  • All three looking good! *NM*
• That is what I pointed out in another post, although, fixing the roof crown height can be accomplished by sectioning out the straight upright section above the drip rail. *NM*
• I missed 6/7 day but I just finished this up and wanted to post it. *PIX* and *LINK*
  • That's really nice Ken. Great job. *NM*
  • Better late than never Ken !!! For those that do not know Ken has managed to build a replica of every or almost every vehicle he has ever owned !! Now that's something I can only dream about !! *NM*
  • That real one is beautiful, and you performed the impossible on the model! *NM*
  • I do not recall ever seeing a '67 Skylark convertible before. Your dad must have taken great care of it for it to still look so fine. Congrats on the replica, too. *NM*
    • Actually he'd only had it a little over a year. It was a barn find. The last time it was registered was 1982. *NM*
  • Looks great!!! *NM*
  • Beautiful Buicks *NM*
  • Nice replica. *NM*
• The Ramchargers Demon funny car is a resto, nd was on the over of Elapsed Times magazine (BIG story) several years ago,
  • OK, here's the cover. Fall 2013 issue. *NM* *PIC*
    • I don't know that that is the last car...the excellent Ramchargers book includes a pic of one with a '73 Duster body *NM*
• Apparently today is National sewing machine day , hence a couple sewing machine models *PIC*
  • Those are pretty cool, actually. A lot of creativity there. *NM*
  • Thats a great way to repurpose !! *NM*
  • Outstanding case of great imagination!! *NM*
  • I've only seen tractors made from them, first time for construction equipment, very nice. *NM*
  • Here is a really cool example that I spotted at a car show a couple years ago..... *NM* *PIC*
    • There are lots of things that you can do with old junk when you turn your mind loose *NM*
  • I've seen a few similar sculptures on Facebook. I have to feel a little sorry that antique sewing machines are worth so little now. I've thought the classic treadle-powered Singer machines were pretty cool. *NM*
• Finished.....fortunately before I through it against the wall. PICs
  • Throw it this way I'll find a place.... I've built 6 of those and the other night I pulled out the new coupe and I put it right back in the box, I couldn't think about what went with what I wanted. It was late maybe my brain wasn't working right. *NM*
    • I have that happen a lot. Open, look, back in the box, several times until it just hits me. *NM*
  • Mabe a classic case of over thinking your project ??? I once built every year MPC Fox Body Mustangs and each one curiously kept getting "harder" to final assemble. Looking back I was just getting more picky and looking for the "perfect" build. Kudos on pushing through......
    • That's it! Yes, I had plan for another engine and it keep giving me problem so that just spilled over to everything else. *NM*
  • Looks good to me, Terry. (My "fights" wind up back in the boxes, out in the shop on shelves, never to be seen again...) *NM*
    • I seem to be able to push through to the end but I'm never really happy and when it comes time to sell off some built models, those are the ones that go first. By the way, this is the kit rims and tires. The other set of rims are in your tires read to go on a 32 Ford. *NM*
  • Looking good!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
• I'm going to keep the theme from last week going. Let do favorite 70s build. PICs
  • Terry, July is coming up next. There are a lot of '70s models. Why not do just the '70 year and wait to do '71 - '79 on the individual days 7/1 - 7/9 like we have been doing, rather than load all the '70s on one day? Other general categories like holiday colors, specific
    • Last week we did the 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. Since we were doing the individual 60s years I skipped that decade. So this week we will do 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s. This one day of 70s shouldn't damper next months individual year posts. *NM*
      • Oops! I misunderstood your '70s to mean the '70s decade, not just the year 1970. Sorry for the interruption, now back to our normal program. ;^) *NM*
    • Also, when I started this my entention was to post pics of an individual model that was the builders favorite. Many people post multiple vehicles which is perfectly ok, but I was hoping to see several pictures of the one favorite build. *NM*
• Hey K.T. Thanks for the memories. I'd pretty much forgotten that group build. Ken *NM*
  • This was actually my first and only "Group Build" and it was a fun project !! Smart money says you have better pics of your build...Mabe you can post them Ken ??? *NM*
    • Thanks again. Here's the link to my Fotki folder for this build. *NM* *LINK*
• Fireball Dragster Build Challenge *pics*
  • You guys have defined kitbashing there! They look great. *NM*
  • Way, WAY cool, Craig.... Wish I'd know about this little challenge, as it may have given me the kick in the seat I need to actually start building on the one that I gathered parts for.... And then never put glue to plastic!!! LOL *NM*
• Revell 1930 Model A Five Window Coupe Hot Rod built both ways.... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Like that highboy. *NM*
  • nice builds! Question about the engine?
    • John, the engine in this most recent reissue is a Buick Nailhead. The earlier release of the coupe included a small block Chevy. The roadster versions were configured the opposite way, I think. *NM*
      • Dan is correctumundo on all counts. The Nailhead Biuck is probably a late vintage (the engine was built through the 1966 model year), after alternators (err :Delcotrons) replaced Generators at GM....TIM *NM*
    • Since it's hotrodded, you can't tell the year by if it has an alternator, even generally. Here's a pic of the engine in a '35 Ford pickup with an alternator attached, but is otherwise stock *NM* *PIC*
  • BEAU-TI-FUL *NM*
  • Both builds "wear" your color choices very well, Tim. *NM*
  • They look great Tim!! *NM*
  • Just right throughout on both models *NM*
  • Thanks for the Inspiration!!! Nice Stuff!! *NM*
• Round 2 1964 Olds Cutlass Convertible and link to detailed buildup/review *LINK* *PIC*
  • Very very nice! *NM*
  • Very helpful. Thank you for posting this. *NM*
  • Nicely built and I read your step by step comments at the link, I LOVE that! I wish we could have that kind of overview of all new kits! Thank you!! *NM*
  • I could feel the wind in my hair *NM*
    • Cool reply, Frank!!!! TB *NM*
  • So, with this new technology that Round 2 has that you spoke of your article that they used to give us the 1964 Cutlass . . .
    • I would sure like to think so. '59 Pontiac and '59 or '60 Buick would be at the top of my list as well. Other Buicks and Pontiacs from the 1960s that haven't been issued in 50+ years are intriguing as well. *NM*
    • With todays technology (laser scanners / etc.) they do have the ability to fully reverse engineer a complete kit. All they need is a mint original. My buddy has been hit up "Hush Hush" to provide a few original kits for future releases. *NM*
      • You know you're a tease, right? LOL. *NM*
        • Yea I know but I have to keep it a "Secret" or I will be exiled and forced to collect Diecast cars for the rest of my days !!! LOL !! *NM*
          • LOL. *NM*
    • There are some that are still close to original save for a few mods... we will see what turns up *NM*
    • The '63 Nova wagon, '64 442 Hardtop, Erl IH Cabover, and just announced '66 Mustang 2+2 and '68 Coronet R/T convert kits all use this "cloning"/ approach that they used to give us the 1964 Cutlass . . .
  • You did good!! *NM*
• Shout out to good guy Mike Maher. I received the bodies. Thank you! *NM*
  • You are welcome! Hope you can use them. Sorry it took a while to get them to you. *NM*
• Yes. In the U.S. a copyright is secured automatically when the work is created -- see the link for details. *LINK*
  • Re: Yes. In the U.S. a copyright... for all
    • Sorry, that should have said geographical, not geological. *NM*
• Yet another batch of small town car show photos... Today's images are from the somewhat soggy Ashton Lions Club Car Show.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • More nice pics Marty.........and that 2 tone brown 4Dr 1939 Pontiac Sedan gets around doesn't it.....thanks. *NM*
  • Great pics Marty, thanks! You know man spent bunch money fixing that beautiful black GTO and then just slap the Judge sticker that far off, I don't understand, guess it just me! *NM*
  • Ok !! Thats it !! I need to move to Illinois where there are more car shows than Starbucks coffee shops !! LOL !!! As usual Thanks Marty !! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
• 9 was the number on 'Le Monstre' 1950 Cadillac prototype that Briggs Cunningham raced at Le Mans. About 40 seconds in when they do a closeup of the number you can see a Le Monstre tag under the number. The 1950 car is at the Revs Institute now. *NM*
• Motorama 2022...redone with new settings = clearer photographs *LINK*
  • Those turbos are BIG! *NM*
    • Agreed !! Did you notice that someone stuck a '67 Mustang on the back side of those turbos ?!?! LOL !!! *NM*
  • Thanks for posting. *NM*
• Agreed,I've always used Humbrol enamels in their "tinlets" tho' they have changed the formulas,their #11 Silver is not as bright as it used to be,their cans with a small sticker in the lid are the newer formulas,#191 Chrome Silver is still o/k,tho again not as bright as B4. *NM*
  • Back in the day(late '60's), when I was deep into military dioramas, my main to brands of paint were Floquil Railroad colors, and Humbrol tinlets. STILL have some of both. I go to model railroad swap meets just for the paint(older Floquil formula). *NM*
• Fresh Car Show Photos.... This morning I made my way to the Boone County fairgrounds, in Belvidere, for the 16th Scrap Drive Rod and Custom Car Show . *PICS* *LINK*
  • Looks like a pretty decent turnout !!! Thanks for the pics Marty !! *NM*
  • Marty, great pics as always.......you must have more car shows than I've had hot dinners, lol....nice "Star" model Cusso Ute BTW...Star model cause of the star in the grille, 57/58 model Oz Fords had that feature AFAIK. *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics Marty, not many shows nowadays that will have 2 72 'Burbs, wish I had one of mine back if I could find one with no rust! Hard to do because of all the wood! *NM*
  • I gotta tellya, if you can't make it to a car show, looking at Marty's pics is the next best thing. *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • I'll take the Bentley please:) Pretty please :) :) *NM*
  • Thanks for the great pics again, Marty! Man, I'm diggin' that sweet Y-block powered A-coupe in the first pic! I'd never be able to drive it with my bad knees, but it sure is kool to look at. (grin) *NM*
    • Gonna see how old you are Zeke, do you remember back in the day when Y block rocker shaft dry and we have to run external 1/8" copper tubing in top of V/C to drip oil on them, LOL! AAAhhh, redneck fabrication! *NM*
  • Great show and pics. Thanks! *NM*
• On my way home from The Scrap Drive, I popped in on a little show being put on by the Rotary Club Of Rochelle... Not many cars (it was kind of drizzly).... *PICS* *LINK*
  • 1982 Collectors Vette....Cannot explain why but it was always my favorite Corvette ! *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS!! *NM*
• One more question about the Ramchargers Demon/Duster. What color do you think would closely match the red like on the tin work or graphics? *NM* *PIC*
  • Interior tin is most likely anodized, looks somewhat like candy red *NM*
• About the Duster funny car in Bill's post below, do you think the Revell Duster funny car kit be a good enough start? *PIC*
  • I think that kit's body is more like a "stock" Duster. The real funny car is somewhat sectioned and lengthened, IMHO. *NM*
  • Hike the front wheel openings up on the kit body, that will get you a lot closer. I'd get dimensions like wheelbase, and try to find a straight-on side shot before cutting anything *NM*
    • Pics for comparison:
  • Here is what I did to try to make the Revell body look a bit more modern. I raised the front wheel wells, removed the Duster hood ridge,raised the rear axle on the chassis to drop the ride height, and moved the 426 fwd to poke out the windshield. *NM* *PIC*