Message Index

• Anyone else here building this weekend during the 24 Hour Build? Care to share what you'll be building? *NM*
• Wrapping up going through the NY Times Sunday issue and unfortunately as seem to become the normal another musician I liked is in the obit section. Yukihiro Takahaski this time, drummer, vocalist, founder of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Listened to them a lot in the late 70's *LINK*
• Off the bench......PICS......
  • David gone Hollywood. BEAUTIFUL!!! *NM*
  • Cleanly done, I'm diggin that . *NM*
  • Nice work, always happy to see a classic built stock. *NM*
• Here's a link to David Tucker's photos from NNL West *NM* *LINK*
  • Some great road racers and vintage cars there. Thanks for posting and reminding me of David's name. Was looking through some old photos from Los Banos last week and he was in one of the photos and was drawing a complete senior blank on his name. *NM*
  • Thanks Scott. *NM*
• Random randomness? **PICS**
  • 2 c's. Camaro and Corsair! Love 'em both!! (The others aren't too shabby either)!! *NM*
  • Neat picture of the "Whistling Death"(Corsair). *NM*
  • Love the Manxes. Is that black modified the MPC '34 Ford? Really like that. *NM*
  • Nice red Firebird, and that modified looks low and mean. *NM*
    • Yes it is................ *NM*
• Hey Andyd: Was it you looking for a 1/48th scale Avro Anson? Airfix has one "out". *NM*
  • Yep, while I wasn't actually "looking" for one I've seen the Airfix notification of their 1/48th kit & added it to the one to get pile...........of course this pile upsets the "to build" pile but its all good........lol. *NM*
• Hmmm. Falcon or Cougar..... *NM*
• looking for...
  • I might have an extra hood. I'll look tonight and let you know. *NM*
• Somewhat OT: Can't decide if this is real or Photoshop. It was on the HAMB message board. It looks real. Same idea as the Tyrrell Formula 1 car. *NM* *PIC*
  • Re: Somewhat OT: Can't decide if this is real or Photoshop. It was on the HAMB message board. It looks real. Same idea as the Tyrrell Formula 1 car. *NM* *PIC*
  • Back in the day when the Tyrell 6 wheeler was running.......
• Going to try to get back to the Straight line Saturday post.......(Monday edition) *PIC*
  • I wish someone would do those decals in 1/25 scale! *NM*
  • Star Kist would then want some money for royalties. LOL *NM*
• Met the owner of a '66 Corvette 427 (!!!) in my apartment complex this weekend. Factory car (427/390...built with a POWERGLIDE??) Nice little car...
  • Corvettes didn't get the Turbo Hydramatic (3 speed) until the '68 models. *NM*
  • So much torque it may as well have been a direct fluid coupling - but yeah, they did *NM*
• What's on my work bench and opinions needed. PICs
  • WOW!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • 32 kick butt................Mercedes love the color transition ....................... Impala 2 or 3 great look *NM*
    • Thank you, I think I am leaning to #3 *NM*
  • Nice. Number 2 or 3 gets my vote. *NM*
    • Thanks, I just needed to see if #1 was going to get any votes but I think it is #3 for me. *NM*
  • Love the 3 Window, frankly, not a fan of the big wheel so, guess I don't have an opinion on the wheel options. I look forward to the 32 finished though. *NM*
    • I would normally put chrome reverse or Craiger's on a car like this but with the Foose influence I thought the larger wheels fit it pretty good and #3 leans more to a 60s looking rim. *NM*
      • I get it, like they say, your model build it like you like it. *NM*
  • I vote for number 1 . The whitewalls make the car stand out. *NM*
    • I agree. That is why I am having a dilemma. I like the white walls but being a Foose inspired kit I was trying to honor that style. Now that the count is 2 vs 2 I might have to rethink my decission for #3. *NM*
  • The last ones. , , Wide whitewalls don't belong on anything built after 1962. *NM*
  • Option #2 works best, IMHO! *NM*
  • #1 wheels, BUT with "black wall" tires. Not really a Foose fan. But then, I'm not a "car guy" by any stretcth of the imagination either. *NM*
  • I would use #3 *NM*
• I'm hitting the sack for sure after this. Here's a Ferrari that some customizer might consider building. Looks kewl to my eyes! *PIC*
  • Maybe you don't like those flames in that color? Maybe this one? *NM* *PIC*
  • I swear I have insomnia.... Maybe a candy color would be better? *PIC*
    • I prefer the Red Paint *NM*
    • I'll stick with numero uno! *NM*
  • Aurora box art comes to life! *NM*
  • Oh, poor Enzo! *NM*
    • Poor Enzo? Poor me having to look at these. *NM*
      • Madonn! *NM*
        • Well said paisan. *NM*
  • Like the red but more traditional flames *NM*
• One more before I hit the sack. I wonder if there's a model of a Reliant Robin that could be used to replicate this. Wild and fun! *PIC*
  • That is cool! *NM*
  • I have a paper model of a Reliant, don't remember where I got it from now. *NM*
• Not your typical Ferrari 250 GTO! Anyone care to build it in scale? Could you imagine the the jaws dropping at a show? LOL! *NM* *PIC*
  • If you can rally a 250 you should be able to drag one. PIC
    • HUff PUff ... Outrageous! ;^) Yours? *NM*
• Does anyone have a '61 Chevy wagon that they are trying to figure out a project for? Not for those that prefer stock wheels. *PIC*
  • You ought to check out his portfolio. His name is Matt Bernal. He could probably do up some cool box art! *NM* *LINK*
    • Another cool long roof by Matt Bernal... *PIC*
• A random assortment of old tractors I happened upon one day. *3 PICS* & Album *LINK*
  • I have one like the red one in the middle. A 1952 Farmall Cub. Just put the second of two new rims on the rear tires. Runs like a clock. *NM*
• Random truck *2 PICS*
  • I have seen that truck and its pretty wild! *NM*
• OT for the Model Railroaders: Here's someone's neat build video of a cute Japanese HO photoetch kit of a little electric loco. *LINK*
  • That was an awesome little kit. The quality of the photoetched brass was exceptional in detail and precision. *NM*
• Recap of today's qualifying for the Rolex 24. *NM* *LINK*
  • I'm trying to find out if IMSA will broadcast the 24-Hour race on their website. Do you know if they will? *NM*
    • They will only have the IMSA radio broadcast. Peacock streaming will have the whole race. Think you can sign up for a free week trial. The basic is only 5 bucks a month and has most of the IMSA, Indy and some rally stuff enough to get a cheapskate like me to sign up. *NM*
• Here's a trip down to the Pima Air Museum in 2011. Shot a bunch of photos of the different ground support and fire vehicles there besides the planes. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Wayne, I'm the B-36 "nut". Andyd is looking for the Monogram kit of "same" for this old geezer. *NM*
    • I've been in a B-36,,,,,,,,,,
      • I still remember hearing a B36 while I was eating breakfast, and as I ran out the front door, I hollered at my mother, "B36"!!! Then I watched 'til it was out of sight. Loved the"sound" it made! *NM*
        • I'd trade you my crawl through for your seeing one fly!!!!! *PIC*
          • I've seen many fly, and many types of USAF planes fly. Grew up in Tucson. and in the flight path of Davis-Monthan air base, where old USAF planes went to die. *NM*
            • My father in law was a USAF flight mechanic 1942 until 1978. It's where I got interested in planes.
          • Dave, that wasn't the only time. Apparently, their "flight pattern" (east/west) was almost directly above my parent's house! *NM*
      • I've also made that trip, aft to fwd...If you don't use the little "trolley", it's a long trip. *NM*
      • Wonder if that's the B-36 once called 'City of Fort Worth', that was restored by many Lockheed/Fort Worth employees...
        • Before that, it was displayed outside along 341 with other planes. They were pretty weathered. Similar to the planes outside at the Pate Museum back then. *NM*
        • Yes it is. Sounds like the Orange County deal with Cunningham Museum years ago. He was going to donate it to the county for some tax breaks and after a year or so Miles Collier said to heck with and bought the collection off of Briggs. *NM*
      • Thanks Dave............I really needed you to let on that you've been in a B-36....just for that I'm gunna tell you that I saw one of the few RHD Oz assembled Rambler Matador X Coupes yesterday, red with a white Starsky & Hutch side flash...........nah,nah.....lol. *NM*
  • Someone made a kit for that little Bede plane. It was itty-bitty! *NM*
    • Yeah, I've got one in 72nd its about 3 inches long. *NM*
  • The Walter CB I would build. The Oshkosh, not so much. *NM*
  • I once was at that museum in 2003 *NM*
• Random, eh :) *LINK*
  • I clicked on the link and saw a lot of albums come up. I scrolled down and thought if was a lot, but vaguely remembered you had even more and when I got to the bottom, sure enough, there was a link to see the next 100, which I did and then continued on down to the final
    • *IT was a lot* *NM*
    • Here you go, enjoy :)
      • Thanks! Great pics! That mention of "Super" trans selection option was a great feature. My dad drove us up to the top of Pike's Peak in mother's new '55 Olds Holiday coupe in Super. We took her car because it had air conditioning. Most folks back then parked at the
    • I realized that I never added my shots from my visit last November, so here are a few more from Stahls from November 11...:) *LINK*
      • Wow! Is that museum still around? What a crazy collection of all kinds of cars and stuff. The last page's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang model kit on the crazy reverse "boat tail" bodied base for it and the incredible workmanship and details it has blew me away. (Thomas Flyer?) *NM*
  • Welllll, guess where this old fart will be, for the next hour or two, huh, huh? L.O.L. *NM*
• Randomness? **PICS**
  • Clean, crisp builds, Bill...and that gold Cobra...Lordy, Lordy... *NM*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • I've always liked your 3 Window! *NM*
  • Outstanding Builds! *NM*
  • Liking that gold Cobra.... Neat in that color. *NM*
  • Those are NEAT! All of them!! Love the '55 Chevy! *NM*
  • Wow! Nice work, Bill ! *NM*
  • You know I've always liked that '55 ragtop, Bill but that Cobra is a new one on me, and it's a winner! All are very clean, cool builds, but those two really push my buttons! Mike Thacker, aka Zeke *NM*
    • Thanks guys! Cobra is a 1/20 MPC kit. I built it in the '80s, believe it or not. **PICS**
      • Or is it 1/16 scale? That sounds right, now. *NM*
      • Yep, 1/16th..........I too have it built, was molded in a dark metallic blue, nice kit for its size. *NM*
• OK.....random movie cars.......
  • Very nice builds! *NM*
  • Where is that Caddy from at glance it looks like Boss Hog but wasn't his car a convertible and had horns? *NM*
    • Billy's Caddy from the REAL 'Gone in 60 seconds'. The car and gang is a running gag in the film. *NM*
• Okay... I'll post a few random model pics as well.... *PICS*
  • Great builds Marty! Where did you get the decals for the '56 and '57 Chevy's? *NM*
    • If I remember correctly, Marty printed his own decals for the '56. *NM*
    • Mike is correct... Made my own decals for the '56. The '57 is a diecast that I picked up at that Wally store a couple of years ago. *NM*
  • Like 'em all! *NM*
  • 56 one of fav's *NM*
• Random photos? I'll play... *PICS*
  • Would love to cruise the avenue in a Challenger just like that yellow one! *NM*
    • That sure is purdy! *NM*
  • Terry, do you recall what color that Challenger is (yes, I know it's yellow!!). *NM*
    • It's Duplicolor Chrome Yellow. *NM*
      • Cool, thank you! *NM*
  • Great collection Terry!! *NM*
  • Always enjoy your fun details. The used stained and partially crumpled cardboard box with the interlocked flaps is an example of the unique touches you add. ;^) *NM* *PIC*
  • Had an El Camino not that nice. *NM*
• Dumb question: is the boat in the AMT Aquarod combo the same one that was in the Quartermaster Combo? *NM*
  • Yes *NM*
• WHAT SCOTT SAID..... Looks like Buffalo is going to make it a game BUT still here is some stuff. PIX and thanks for looking
  • That's some nice stuff Frank. Looks like the first team didn't have much of a paint and decorating budget. Looks good anyhow. *NM*
    • My understanding was that was the Mule car. The same goes for the blue "California Flash" car. *NM*
  • I think my man Burreaux(IIRC, he's Cajun) is takin' care of business, as he did @ LSU. *NM*
    • Not sure about the Cajun part, but Burrow is a good kid from Athens, Oh, just south of Columbus. Came off the injured list at OSU before transferring to LSU, where he became famous! And he had a great game this evening!! *NM*
      • And I say that as a Browns fan of 60 years! Actually, I have 3 favorite teams - the Browns, the Bengals, and anyone playing the stinking Ravens!! I even root for the Steelers when they play the Ravens! *NM*
        • Not much of an NFL fan. My wife is a huge Bear's fan( she went to all the playoff games in '85, Superbowl ticket embossed in brass, and a "signed " helmet from Dan Hampton. I'm a College football fan(SEC) *NM*
      • He had "Burreaux" on one of his jerseys that I saw earlier in the season, and one of the comentator's said "I see he's showing his Cajun heritage". *NM*
  • That Ostrich car rocks!!! *NM*
  • What a line up! 👍👍 *NM*
• Dumb question: What is the preferred box size for storing/shipping multiple promos? I'm using the HH Boxes, figured there had to be a 'go-to' commercial shipping box for 12-24 count of boxed promos *NM*
• Hello.....Hello.....? Is there anybody out there? Random model pics to keep the board active for right now.. ............... *PICS* ........
  • Scott, have to compliment you on black paint jobs that look near flawless! *NM*
  • All beautiful Olds. *NM*
  • Absolutely stunning Olds!! *NM*
  • Always great to see all the variations you did of those early 70s Olds hardtops *NM*
  • BEAUTIFUL work Scott *NM*
  • I've been checking in from time to time... Been busily trying to get my workbench so that I'm comfortable at it... Slow but sure, it's getting there *NM*
  • Dr Oldsmobile creations *NM* *PIC*
  • Dang! As many cars as you build you could build a dealership diorama with interchangeable dealership name/brand signs and fill each each version! Could be dealers that specialize in performance cars, including used car sections. *NM*
• That 68 Dart Convertible is singing a siren song. *NM*
• Part Needed.......................
  • I messed up! The chassis I really need is for the AMT GMC Jimmy kit part @70. I am working on both kits and got confused. Sorry! *NM*
  • I have found this part. *NM*
• King T rims
  • Those were one-off, custom made for that car. Never used in any other kit that I can think of *NM*
  • The 1:1 used a custom steel wheel that had wood attached to the spokes, Rod & Custom June 1964 has it on the cover & a full feature, Rod & Custom January 1964 has a feature on Wilhelms Wild Dream, MPC also released the WD separately,I built the AMT double kit 12 months ago. *NM*
• The blue "Staggerwing Beech" ? I have two of each(172nd and 1/48th scale). Built. not painted yet. Andy d? I have had a 1/72nd Avro Anson, buil, painted, but no decals as of yet. *NM*
• Me too! *NM*
• NNL West in Santa Clarita is tomorrow. I hope someone posts pics. *NM*
  • Santa Clarita or Santa Clara? *NM*
    • OOPS! Santa Clara. *NM*
  • It was today *NM*
    • I think I need to change my meds! *NM*
• Maybe look for a Franklin Mint parts car??? Or…
  • Good ideas. I don't like the photoetch either. Thanks. *NM*
• Getting the IMSA grid lined up for start at Daytona for first race, Life just got better. *NM*
• Yes, its a Staggerwing and Yes AMT did one in 48th. Nice kit. I've got a 1.72 one stashed away that I need to get to someday (along with a couple of hundred others). *NM*
• Outstanding article, Bruce. Yer right--I'm amazed any kit comes to fruition. *NM*
• Glad to see you're impressed. FWIW, their 1500 Gray, Red Oxide, White, and Mahogany are just as impressive. FWIW, the Red Oxide 1500 under Tamiya reds & pink are superb and don't hide detail if you don't go nuts on color coats. *NM*
  • Good to know, just got the red oxide *NM*
• OH...that Dodge flatbed...be still my beating heart... *NM*
• TIM BOYD TIM TIM TIM... Since David Dale brought it up we need to it in scale. Here is mine in scale and real life on a date. PIX and thanks for looking
  • My first new car was a '74 Duster in Avacado Gold, unfortunately with the slant 6, instead of the 360 (the owner of the dealership, a personal friend of my parents, suggested that a 20 yr old kid couldn't afford the insurance!). I've accumulated parts and a kit to build it
    • Look up Hart's Resin Models they make a bench for your car.... I built a 70 using the Hart's 70 grille and the bench seat. *NM*
      • I'll check. Thanks Frank! *NM*
• DONE....PIX and thanks for looking
  • Thats where my heart is. 70-72 Cutlass/442/Supreme *NM*
    • You know never thought about it until peeps started asking about couple year old cars in HS... Friend Jeff J had a 68 Hurst and he painted the air intake red which made it look mean. Always loved that car sadly Jeff was kill riding a motorcycle his senior yr. I was a Jr . *NM*
      • Sorry to hear that. Your building gives me a push to work on mine. *NM*
  • Sharp build of a good kit! *NM*
    • RR this is an extremely good kit dang near falls together. If you dropped the box and you opened it it would probably be built. Like I said I have two more in the works. *NM*
  • Frank, did the kit decals fit over the wheel wells? I couldn't get them to cooperate in the hardtop first issue. *NM*
    • No not really I took RS suggestion and cut them to make them easier to work with. I cut my leaving the radius and front and rear straight portion then mated the straight to the radius's. Even then the Hurst was a little shorter so *** INSIDE ***
      • Thanks so very much! Think I'll have to buy this kit and try again. *NM*
  • Just like in a showroom. *NM*
  • WOW! *NM*
  • Fine piece of work! *NM*
  • Very nice Frank. *NM*
  • Excellent work. It looks perfect. *NM*
  • Very cool build! *NM*
  • Tight and very nice! *NM*
  • Dang Frank, with the right background that Olds could easily pass for the real deal! I had a bud in Electronics school who bought a similar 442 right before graduation, was scared to death of it after he got on it the first time and put it in a ditch!! more....
  • That is beautiful Frank!! *NM*
  • Great build and colors. I am amazed at how quickly some of you build. *NM*
  • That 442 is SWEET! Another great build, Frank. *NM*
  • Sharp! *NM*
• Next weekend, Jan 28-29 is the 17th Annual 24 Hour Build on Facebook. Here is what I'm building.
  • Man, when your done send them over here so they can look at my computer and stuff. *NM*
  • 24 Hour build is next week!? I gotta clear my bench and find a project. I've missed the last 2 years. Hoping I'm not scheduled to work that weekend. *NM*
  • I'm in. I'm building a Heller kit Gordini R8 reboxed by Amt long ago.
  • I don't think start time matters much. I usually start at noon. *NM*
    • That’s what time it’s supposed to start Dave. Noon Saturday to noon Sunday. *NM*
  • I'm in too, doing an AMT 77 Ford van. *NM*
  • I signed up, too. Looks like fun. I'm doing one of these. *PIC*
    • Cool. I'm sure it will be fun Terry! *NM*
• Thank You Matt and Dawn! I received my 2- 71 Olds 442 kits on Thursday. Love that you checked them out before shipping. *NM*
• A couple of PIF's if that's still allowed.
• I like that one too Scott! Towing a camper too, neat! *NM*
• Neat stuff as usual. Always love the racing stuff, and that Blue 68 Barracuda is outstanding! *NM*
• If you happen to be in Dayton, Ohio on Jan. 25....... *NM* *LINK*
  • That's Kool......would love to see the Red Mustang re-issued for his Birthday! *NM*
    • Me too...but I understand this is not likely as there are apparently (to me) undefined issues that make a reissue very unlikely...TBsse lmE *NM*
• Happy Saturday Guys! Here is my first completion of 2123 though I started it back in October I think. 1959 Bonneville ragtop *LINK*
  • Very cool...I acquired one of those a year or so ago, but it was buggered up with fender skirts, and I don't know what to do with it. *NM*
  • Very Nice Bob! You could take the whole family cruisin in that thing. *NM*
  • Beautiful build!!! *NM*
  • Beautiful restoration! I know Albert would be very envious. *NM*
  • Sharp! *NM*
  • Beautiful job building that car ! *NM*
  • BEAU-TI-FUL color *NM*
  • Great color for that body style, Bob. Source, please? *NM*
  • WOW! *NM*
  • Bob, is that brushed Molotow chrome on the windshield surround? It looks great! *NM*
  • Bob: Is that brushed Molotow chrome on the windshield frame? It looks great! *NM*
    • Sorry about that! Pushed send twice after making a change in the message!! 8^ ((( *NM*
    • Thanks Charlie but that is the kit part from Revell’s ‘59 Impala ragtop. *NM*
  • Very nice. I like the seat pattern. *NM*
  • Thanks for the kind words guys! *NM*
  • What a cruiser! I lived in a small town and in the early '60s it was like "American Graffiti" - dragging Main from the drive in on the north end to the one at the south end and back... That convertible Bonnie would have been a real eye catcher! *NM*
    • Thank you Bill! *NM*
• Thank you Bill! Love those Mod Tops!! *NM*
• Very cool! When will we see it in scale? *NM*
• Hmmm... *NM*
• Good looking car - esp in the silver with the black stripe very clean and cool *NM*
• The Salt Flat long roof is interesting and brings me into idea time maybe. *NM*
  • Uh-oh... *NM*
• BEAUTIFUL.... At one point I had a set of Ansen Sprints on my car. There is a story behind those maybe I'll share it some day. Marty know about it from one of our long trips. 73 was the last year for the nice bumpers then the bumperette came out then the big bumpers. *NM*
  • Always glad the Duster kept the basic design up until the Omni took over the name. Forget what year that was. I'm sure it was the Omni ? *NM*
    • Volare. And Dart counterpart was the Aspen. *NM*
  • Those big block bumperettes then the cow catcher bumper in I think 75 or 76. Your car is nice in that color combo and like I said still retaining that nice smooth look. *NM*
• Never ask what else can happen..
  • Prayers your way sir! *NM*
  • WOW, that's a lot, hope for best results, I'll keep you in my thoughts *NM*
  • Sounds like you're being smart about things. I wish you the best. *NM*
  • Heart first to be more confident that the other surgeries will not be too much for it to handle is a smart move. Sounds like your docs are on the ball. Even though it is an additional step you will have a better chance to get through all of them. Encourage her (and
• Meets the RDA for wow - couple in there melting the butter including an Indian Fire Red '69 Mach...as my people are fond of saying "!#%[email protected]#%"
• That sure is a small hand controller for such a LARGE remote-control airplane!! *NM*
• The weathering on that old truck.....wow! *NM*
  • Agreed! *NM*
• Yes, Charlie Morris is the guy who has written and interviewed extensively on Ford S/S and other drag activity of the '60s *NM*
• It's a race car
• Is BNL Resin still kicking? *NM*