Message Index

• On the Bench - Revell 1969 Camaro Pace Car
  • Outstanding work. Very neat job. *NM*
  • Exceptional!! Love the complete description which reads like magazine text *NM*
  • Is the wood-grain decal Chimneyville, Gerry? *NM*
• Off the bench - Nissan Laurel 2000 Turbo SGX. (Pics)
  • great looking car! *NM*
  • Ditto!!! *NM*
• Off the bench. Just a normal Subaru (Pics)
  • That looks excellent Peter. *NM*
  • Beautiful paint job. I found Mica Blue and Mica Red to be a little thin in coverage. Did you prime and/or basecoat with white or silver? Just wondering. *NM*
    • Usually I do, but Tamiya molded the body in Subaru WRC Blue.
      • Thanks. I see it worked just fine! *NM*
      • That's not paint? Wow. *NM*
  • Great color Peter!! *NM*
  • Another beauty.Psst... your steering wheel is on the wrong side... yes I know :>0 *NM*
• Drive Festival 2021 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, eh :) *LINK*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Howard, is Drive Festival a 1 day event or all weekend? *NM*
• Jut some random pics for a Friday.......pics......
  • Good stuff! *NM*
  • i love that Javelin! *NM*
  • You did good David!! *NM*
• Is the MPC and AMT/ertl 1969 Mustang the same kit? If not, which one has the more accurate body? Does the Revell have an accurate body? Will the MPC body fit onto the Revell interior and chassis? Thanks! *NM*
  • Same kit. Undersized more like 1:26 or 1:27 scale. Will not fit the Revell chassis. *NM*
    • Thanks Marc. Does the Revell have an accurately proportioned body? *NM*
      • The current 69 Boss 302 is as accurate as it gets, except for the AMT 1969 annual. *NM*
  • The current Mustangs are one and the same. They are a bit undersized...
  • I think the new Revell 69 Mustang is suppose to be very accurate. I owned a real one in 69 and have built the Revell kit and think it looks fine. *NM*
  • Update: Current Revell '69 v. ancient '69-70
    • Actually, I'm not restoring one. I want to buy a kit and usually Revell, to me, gets some proportions on bodies wrong. I thought maybe use the AMT/MPC body on the Revell int and chassis. Since you guys are saying Revell is good, I'll build that one. *NM*
      • Scott, I actually have all 3 [4 including the corrected Revell] Not really much difference. The AMT annual looks best to me but good luck finding one. The new Revell is pretty good but needs the top of the 1/4 window corrected. Not hard to do. , I just measured and found *NM*
        • The MPC kit is 10 mm shorter than the Revell and AMT but all are within 1 mm of width from each other. So, although the MPC is 10 scale inches too short, it is as close to 1/25 as both the other ones otherwise. *NM*
• Question and sorry if been asked before, but could someone tell me how do I contact Mini Exotics? Are they still in business? TIA *NM*
  • Out of business for about a decade *NM*
• Kudo's to all who posted their wagon grocery getters. Loved them all from stock to highly modified and all in between. *NM*
  • X 2! *NM*
• Hopefully, we'll get the convertible and the 2-doors town-sedan versions of those fabulous kits. *NM*
• O/T: you too can be Mad Max..... *LINK* *PIC*
• AndyD ..You were asking about the diecast Kookie Kar and Hirohata Merc....(PICS)
  • So apart from the Ala Kart, R & C Dream Truck, Hirohata Merc, McMullen 32, Grabowski Kookie Car et al...theres not much I should lust after......lol......at least I've got the Ala Kart in plastic...the Dream Truck, Kookie T & Hiro Merc would be nice tho......thanks Cliff. *NM*
  • Dang, that's all of them! *NM*
• Parts Request. I need a Revell "Christine" pro mod body. Actually all I need is the front clip. Thanks! *NM*
  • Wasn't body one-piece in that kit. Got one, but haven't seen it in a while. *NM*
    • Jason, yes it's one piece. I want to stretch the nose so if the back is damaged it doesn't matter. Thanks! *NM*
• Depressing news. The biggest weekly cruise night in the Northeast (or maybe the whole country?) is coming to an end. Next week is the last cruise at Mark's Classic Cruise in East Granby, CT. For 25 years this weekly event has attracted 500-1,000 cars EACH MONDAY May thru
  • That is a real shame. You would think the local merchants would be supportive of it so it is probably the residents tiring of the traffic? You might do what the bikers did in Sturgis - just go there anyway at the usual times as if you hadn't heard the news? Good luck with
    • Not exactly Bill. I know which cylinder it is (black sparkplug with lots of crusty carbon deposits...) I doubt it was firing, or barely firing for a while. Cause is unknow, No oil in the water, no water in the oil, doesn't burn oil, doesn't use antifreeze, but a lifter on
      • Easy enough to test the oil for water, and vice versa...
        • Yeah Bob when I put a clean plug in it it ran tons better. But after about 60 miles of driving the plug was coal black. Bore-scope shows quite a lot of deposits in the head and top of piston. All the cylinders have some, but #4 is 3X as bad.
  • Sad That's what happened in Pottstown pa back in the 90's
    • Well, it's on this guy's private property, so I don't think that's going to work. Our best guess is the property is worth too much to let it sit as a big open field. Chaces are it'll becone another industrial park or warehouse complex. *NM*
  • Maybe the guy or folks who ran it, decided to retire, and no one else there wanted to put the show on? *NM*
    • Nobody knows, Jason. And nobody I have talked to was asked if they'd like to take over. I really think Mark is selling the property, and is afraid to tell people. We shall see. *NM*
• Thursday my favorite variety car show reappeared after not being presented in 2020. I'm talkin' about Viva Las Vegas Car Show. Here is a sampling.....PICS
  • That black '54 Buick 4 door sedan is pretty imposing. Thanks for the pics! *NM*
    • Oops. The mild custom 2 door hardtop is the '54 I meant, should have looked back before posting. Confused it with the '52 4 door sedan, which is also nice. Should not have made that mistake - family had a '54 4 door sedan when I was a kid. ;^). *NM*
  • Oh Man we will be out there next week Darn that would have been a great event to go to.. anything next week Rich?? *NM*
    • The Viva show is usually Easter weekend. Scheduling messed up this year. Entry turnout disappointing this time. Excessive heat 106°! Going to try for a little while today. I'll see how long I can hang on. *NM*
  • Thats the first time i have seen Buick side trim on a Buick and not a Mercury lol *NM*
  • Nice pics....especially like that red 49 Mercury Coupe thats got the higher roof option, must be for those who still wore a hat, most that you see have a much lower roof......lol. *NM*
  • Thanks Rich!! *NM*
• Can anyone tell me what kit or kits this engine is from? PIC
  • Need a better pi, but looks as if AMT 70 Impala is a good candidate *NM* *PIC*
    • That's PIC *NM* *PIC*
    • Yep, that's it! Thanks! *NM*
    • Same engine in their '69 Impala (have two). *NM*
    • Sure is - descended from the '67 kit
• If I may, I have a 1-1 question regarding carburetors. I'm familiar with how the carbs work on a six pack but how does that compare to how 6 carbs work together. *NM*
  • Mopar, Ford & GM 6pack carbs use the centre carb for low rpms/idle with the outer 2 connected via a progressive linkage, 4/6/8 carbs can be setup progressively or depending on the engine/cam/etc can be setup to dump all at once which would be uncommon. *NM*
    • Typical production hookup is to use manifold vacuum to engage end carbs
• Nice surprise when I got home today and checked the mail, my plaques arrived.......pics
  • Re: Congrats Pete. *NM*
  • Very nice work! *NM*
  • Congrats!! You deserve it!! *NM*
  • I'm digging that drag combo! Hmm, I wonder why? *NM* *PIC*
    • Pete & Dave..........both nice drag combo's. *NM*
      • I agree! *NM*
  • Congratulations! Your entries look really good. I especially like the authentic appearance of the drag team. *NM*
  • Sweet models, well deserved awards! *NM*
  • Ditto...great builds! *NM*
  • Congrats on both. Love that white Surburban. *NM*
  • Way to go Pete!! *NM*
• A Model a Day. *PIC*
  • One cool hot rod! *NM*
  • That's nice, Terry. Very nice. *NM*
  • Mine sits next to another icon... The Hirohata Merc... *NM*
  • Nice little ride! *NM*
  • Re: A great choice Terrry as I also have one of those in my die-cast collection of mostly Danbury and Franklin Mints. Wish I had bought more of those Mints while the going was good. Sighhhhh. *NM*
  • Terry & Raymond.......can you give more info re re the Kookie T & Hirohata diecasts?........are they both 1/24/25th and brand, availability etc please. *NM*
  • Always loved that car. Should have ordered one when I had the chance, *NM*
  • I have that one also.....Actually I have two...Got the extra one at a toy show in Toledo years ago and thought i'd trade it for something else later.... *NM*
  • Cool it definitely is! *NM*
  • Fantastic build !! *NM*
  • Kookie would love it!! *NM*
• Rich and other Vegas residents the wife and I will be in Vegas all week next week anyone want to have lunch??????? *NM*
  • Bruce, you have mail. *NM*
• 64 Galaxie *PIC*
  • That is a looker! *NM*
  • That does look good. *NM*
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
  • You could dive into that paint! *NM*
  • Looking Good! *NM*
  • Yeah that is VERY sharp! *NM*
  • Wow the depth of that paint is great. *NM*
• Ranch Wagons and 60's pickups
  • where are you in Canada Steve.??? *NM*
    • I'm in Fredericton New Brunswick. *NM*
  • The Ranch Wagon was modified into a Ranchero...
    • The Ranch Wagon is the new tool 2 door wagon, the one your thinking of is a Country Squire. *NM*
      • I think if there is decent demand, they might
  • Hobby Sense in Winnipeg has them I think and he ships across Canada daily! *NM*
• I still wonder how much of the AMT 66 Imperial they have left. *NM*
• Love me some wagons!
  • Great looking wagons! *NM*
  • Wonderful! *NM*
  • AWESOME!!! *NM*
  • Bob, you have some very nice wagon models there, especially like the 1960 Plymouth Hardtop wagon & Challenger wagon, neat. *NM*
  • Nice Grocery Getters Bob! *NM*
  • Love your collection og builds. That red '66 Malibu really does it for me though! *NM*
    • Thanks guys! *NM*
• ANOTHER LATE NIGHT..... Got everything painted and body re-primed.... The LT1 makes for a nice modern street machine .PIX and thanks for looking
  • The wheel tire combo is perfect *NM*
  • Looking good Frank!! *NM*
  • That looks awesome!!! *NM*
  • That's coming along nicely. *NM*
  • Hard to beat an LT1 *NM*
  • Maybe fab something for the core support? I do love how the engine sits and fits, feels very real and current to me. *NM*
• O/T .......... I found this to be interesting and kind of fun. .................... *PICS* ..........
  • I was living in Dayton during that blizzard. No fun at all for me. I think I shoveled snow for a week! *NM*
  • Blizzard of '78: no power, no heat, road completely blocked with drifted snow, frozen pipes, family with 3 small children trying to keep warm and fed for DAYS. Me, wife, 3 kids grateful when things finally got back to normal. I've never wished for a snow storm.😊 *NM*
    • I agree. Not fun at all! *NM*
  • I live in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada and we get lots of snow, about 2-3 feet each year and freezing cold weather too around January/February..I now have trouble walking(due to stroke in 1998) and I HATE snow and ice..Driving in it doesn't bother me but walking anywhere to get
  • Let me clarify. I should have chosen my words more carefully. I don't want a BLIZZARD. But I'd like to see a 12 inch one time snow fall this year. I too shoveled in 1978. But at 12 yrs old, I had enough energy to play when I finished shoveling. *NM*
  • Here in Oz I've seen snow falling once, just a very light dusting, went to the Oz snowfields 45 yrs ago, slipped & slided but no falling snow..........not sure I'd be too keen on the salted roads tho', my wife has never seen snow tho'. *NM*
  • Here in NC, I like to see one decent snow a year, seems to clear the air! And I think a hard freeze each year kill the bad stuff in the ground! Just my opinion. *NM*
  • I was living in Toledo at the time. Luckily didn't lose power and had just stocked the frig. Had my fill of network tv (no cable yet) and model building. Only drawback was a huge phone bill as the young lady who became my wife the following year was living in Cleveland.
  • Blizzard of '78! Remember it well! Glad we had a wood stove at the time. 3 kids; ages 7, 10, 13. The northeast got kicked pretty good as well. *NM*
  • I remember that winter here in Rockford... My roommate at the time was from California and never experiencing snow he thought that was normal. He drove a 68-69 El Camino and he didn't seem to have any issues, not that he ever complained about. *NM*
  • A lot of variables go into whether or not snow is welcome…
    • Yes it was nice for me in '78. I was 12. Igloos, snow forts, inner tubing where possible. No school. I had a blast! *NM*
  • Like David Dale, I was living in Dayton and never got out of my apartment for three days. *NM*
  • We had just moved out to the country that previous summer. Here are a few pics from that winter.
    • It looks like you had some fun too! (Were you one of the kids in the photos or were they your kids?) *NM*
      • That was me in the classy and very stylish red and blue snowmobile suit! Lol *NM*
  • IIRC, there was a steel mill that nearly shut down - forestalled a catastrophe incredible story of the save is on YT *NM*
  • Stayed with a friend at the time, his 65 Newport literally disappeared into the snow when we woke up the new morning. *NM*
  • Very cool! I also like to ID cars in old pics and videos. As for snow...if I never saw it again, it would be fine by me. *NM*
    • X2!!! I've had more than my share, though enjoyed it as a kid. *NM*
  • Like David Dale, I was lived in Dayton and never got out of my apartment for three days. *NM*
  • Losing power and having to walk a couple of miles to the grocery store got old. Here in New England, coastal towns had major flooding. You might like some local news footage ... *LINK*
    • ...another video from the Boston area. *NM* *LINK*
• Thanks Steve, I may take you up on that once I find the Lincoln kit. *NM*
• Model Car Muse with Doug Whyte on YouTube. Not sure if this was posted *LINK*
  • I have been waiting for these video's for two years! Thanks for the link. *NM*
  • So cool! Thanks for sharing. I subscribed and will be waiting for the next video. *NM*
  • Really neat stuff *NM*
  • Great stuff. Thanks for the link! *NM*
• Wagons for Wednesday................pics
  • Outstanding! *NM*
  • That Suburban is real clean... *NM*
  • Both are just so kool *NM*
  • Both are awesome builds. Always liked your white Suburban. *NM*
  • Thanks all for the comments guys! *NM*
  • The Nova engine bay is sharp and I really like the license plate! *NM*
• Kind of OT--Found some cool photos. *PIC*
  • Looked it up and that's a nice spread. Last time I saw your wagon was exactly how you see it in the picture but at the Byron Drag strip. *NM*
• Could one of my friends here try to access the A-Bodies site (at the link). It won't let me in. Just trying to troubleshoot this problem. Thanks! *LINK*
  • It don't like me either. *NM*
    • O.K. Thanks. Looks like the site is broken right now. *NM*
  • Just tried the link no good for me. *NM*
  • Works for me. *NM*
  • Works for me as well. *NM*
• We actually have 2 different trailers in stock. We just ran out of the '47 Chevy, but more are on the way. *NM*
• Our modeling year runs from September to September. *PICS*
  • Take them all. I know IPMS modelers who rarely show up at contests with LESS THAN 50 entered models!
  • They all look great, just take them all! *NM*
  • Take the whole batch. Once you spread them out into their various specific entry categories it will not seem excessive and they are all worth seeing, which is the point of the shows anyway. Go for it. *NM*
  • Great builds and a nice variety! *NM*
• Interesting....
• Diggin through my old stash again (still!). Found a kit I didn't know I had--a gluebomb original issue Revell '69 Mustang coupe!!
  • EEEk!
  • Oh man sorry..... sounds like one heck of a restoration. *NM*
  • That is just way too bad. Any pics? *NM*
• Wagons for Wednesday! I can play!.....pics....
  • Which kit donated the 327 FI in the Nova?
    • Revell '57 Black Widow. *NM*
  • Wonderful Wagons 👍 Like the Chevy II's *NM*
• Love that one, nice conversion to 2 door! *NM*
• Haney and his truck look good....and there's Arnold! We could use a Mr. Ziffel figure, too. *NM*
  • I'm working on him now..... *NM*
• PUT COLOR ON.... Had a few nice days, nice to get away from my home projects. PICS and thanks for looking
  • You've been busy in the paint shop...I like that green and silver paint job. *NM*
  • Every time I see that Olds, I like it more! *NM*
• I like the Subaru! *NM*
• Like what you have going.... But that Jag I hope to see soon. *NM*
• I see two pics, both discussed in the text. Were you able to edit and add them into the initial post? Is that an option now on the board?? *NM*
  • Doh! Of course you meant you forgot to put the word pics in the subject line! I still would like the ability to delete or edit, though. ;^) *NM*
• Very nice. I especially like the really deep chrome reverse wheels. *NM*
• Some years back Missing Link Resin offered the '65 Lincoln sedan trans-kit for the AMT convertible. I was lucky enough to be tapped to build the box art model. ...*3 PICS*...
  • That is really nice!! I love the color! *NM*
  • That's a gorgeous model! I love it! *NM*
  • John, if you used the convertible interior, did you have to modify it at all? *NM*
    • Here's a photo taken before final assembly... *PIC*
  • We were lucky enough to have John build it - !
    • Bob, you and Jeff had a bunch of kits I'd like to have bought but the funds just weren't there at the time. Mostly the '70 Mustang but that's just the way it goes. Now I have the funds, the products are no longer out there. *NM*
      • I think we all still have that issue - in 1/25 and 1/1 *NM*
• Color the part with a black Sharpie. Hold the part over the flame of a lighter or candle, not in the flame, until the Sharpie ink burns off. Quench in water. Works on copper and brass (aluminum too).
  • Great information! *NM*
• He said TV car, not movie car.... *NM*
• I'm thinking and hoping for a Black Beauty from the Green Hornet. *NM*
  • Me too! *NM*
• How'd y'all spend your Labor Day Monday? I spent mine taking in a couple of events in the little village of Paw Paw (IL).... First I checked out the cars and trucks at the Paw Paw Lions Club Labor Day car show.... *PICS* *LINK*
  • FANTASTIC , Love them.....Well most of them *NM*
  • Re: How'd y'all spend your Labor Day Monday? I spent mine taking in a couple of events in the little village of Paw Paw (IL).... First I checked out the cars and trucks at the Paw Paw Lions Club Labor Day car show.... *PICS*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • Thanks for the photo's Marty. I sure look forword to seeing them. *NM*
• After checking out the car show down in Paw Paw, I wander over to the pulling track to watch some of the tractors and 4x4 truck from the Illini State Pullers compete for their season championships....*PICS* *LINK*
  • The Mid-West in the summer..... Always something different going on. OH! I will throw in W/ a PIC
  • Now that is grass roots competition! *NM*
• Wagons for Wednesday. *PIC*
  • WAGON TRAIN HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!! *NM*
  • There has been a long controversy over whether to make a strip run with a convertible top up or down, but I think for this particular example the down position would definitely be preferable... *PIC*
  • I love that Suburban! *NM*
  • I agree that SUVs are wagons wearing platform shoes *NM*
    • LOL! That's great. *NM*
  • Looking good Terry!! *NM*
• 1) Not from what I have heard, and 2) the ones in the US-style boxes are the newer ones (some issues with sink marks were apparently fixed). *NM*
  • Thanks! *NM*
  • On the shelf anywhere? *NM*
    • I bought one at a chain store *NM*