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• Saw this posted on the MC forum *LINK*
• Some miscellaneous stuff... *PICS*
  • All 3 issues of Auto Modeler in 1973. Then they tried again as Scale Modeler's Auto Modeler Special in late 82 and one more in Fall 83. Lot of IAAM SoCal people in the issues. *NM*
  • Yes to the Powerwagon, and yes Round-2 has most of it on "file" *PIC*
  • I'd happily vote for & buy any & all of the Monogram Classics especially if they were reissued as originally, ie in coloured plastic, they'd make nice shelf models without worrying about paint, the Bug,Duesy,Mercs,Roller,Packard,Cord & Lincoln.....please. *NM*
• Is there any possibility of getting more Craftsman Series reissues like the '64 Olds Cutlass and the upcoming '64 Comet Caliente... I'm thinking '60 Chevy Brookwood wagon and '59 Buick... *NM*
  • Question is what else still exists,60 Brookwood wagon into the 59 ElCo, 63 up Valiants and Barracuda into Fireball 500. What's left? *NM*
  • Note: The 64 Cutlass was not from the Craftsman Series. It was a regular annual kit. *NM*
  • 60 Pontiac too, I prefer 1/25th scale. *NM*
• With the success of the AMT '63 Chevy II Station Wagon and Revell '57 Ford Del Rio Wagon kits, what other wagon do you think would be another good candidate to kit? *NM*
  • Any '60's MOPAR!! *NM*
  • A '64 or '65 Plymouth or Dodge. *NM*
  • We can't have too many long roofs, personally, I like the mid-'70s Fords, but won't hold my breath.
    • I'm just going by how well they sold in my area. The Wally Worlds in my area sold the Nova wagons quickly, even after restocking them. The not so lhs in my area were selling the Del Rio kits fairly quick as well. *NM*
      • Cool! *NM*
  • Licensed 'That 70's show' Vista Cruiser' Olds *PIC*
  • One that has basically no chance, but I still want one:1950 Crosley. Maybe more realistic: a Type 3 VW Squareback. *NM* *PIC*
  • 66-70 Mopar B body. Or the 71-74 Mopar B body. *NM*
  • A big 70s Chrysler wagon with various police insignia and woodgrain decals. *NM*
  • Long shot, Revell has made a few variations of the '55 and '57 Chevy, it would be nice in they made a 55 & 57 wagon on the same level as their Ford wagon..
  • A '57 Nomad based on the new-tool Revell '57 *NM*
    • YES *NM*
  • Any mid 50's 4dr GM hardtop wagon even into the early 60's Mopar 4dr hardtop version. *NM*
  • I’d love a 1940 Ford Woody wagon. *NM*
  • Seeing as some of us are "dreaming out loud"... Here's mine... *NM* *PIC*
    • That is pretty! Station wagons I remember from my youth: '56, '59', '64, 70 Plymouths and a '68 Ford. The '70 Plymouth was not an easy car to tune - had to pull front tires to change spark plugs! Actually, a great date car though! *NM*
    • I'll say an irreverant AMEN to that one *NM*
    • Thats a 57 Buick Caballero isn't it?.......& those Buick wire wheels...........beautiful. *NM*
  • It definitely should be a Mopar wagon…
  • 68 Montego or Torino. *NM*
  • Round2 could do a Revell-Monogram
• It's been over an hour since I posted a new build so here it another. PICs I think it might take a couple days before I have another one to post.
  • Very cool looking racer Terry! *NM*
    • Thank you! *NM*
• It's been over 2 months since I finished anything. I don't think I have gone that long in a few years. Anyway, here is something that you just don't see in models or real life. PICs
  • COOL! *NM*
    • Thank you. *NM*
  • Doesn't matter, I haven't finished something in over ten years, as long as it's in your mind the itch will come back sooner, or in my case later ;) *NM*
  • You're right... They're kind of rare indeed... Only a couple so far, the first one is George Poteet's '32 pickup. *LINK*
    • I didn't see either of those when I did my search. *NM*
  • OH MAN I dig it... I really dig it *NM*
    • Thanks a lot! *NM*
  • Very sharp, Terry. Like you, I can't recall any Offy powered '32's, but there is a very well-known 1/1 scale Offy-powered '29 Highboy Roadser pickup in the Long Beach area....Steve Coonan showed it to me when it was still under construction circa 1982-83....TB *NM*
    • I have a good friend that reminded me the Offy is a high reving engine, ideal for Indy racing but not so much for street use. But I think it would be cool to have one in an old street rod. *NM*
    • That one you refer to Tim is likely the same one that has been to NZ a few yrs ago, I remember it in a couple of Oz/NZ magazines....in the late 70's I built a 1:1 track roadster with an Alfa twin cam as a poor mans "Offy" ,closest I could get at the time, lol. *NM*
  • Nice work Terry, an updated new tool 1/24-25 plastic 255 Offy would be welcome. *NM*
    • Would you settle for a 3D version? *NM* *LINK*
      • Problem is I'm a tightwad...lol...& with the Oz exchange rate it would be about $60 Oz once postage gets added........lol....and besides I have enough projects to keep me going till I'm 105.....still its good to wish & I appreciate the replies & link. *NM*
    • That is a 3D printed Offy from a guy here in Texas. I can't remember his website off hand. I'll find it an post it. I really like the detail on it but the 3D stuff is very fragile. I dropped in and several things broke off. *NM*
      • Texas 3D Customs. I bought his slant six and I'm very impressed with it. *NM*
  • Very nice - see info below...
• New? *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • I've seen the site before but don't remember the Olds.
    • It came up in my FB feed, so kinda wondered, though I have no need for it, having the Modelhaus conversion in the stash. *NM*
• PAINT QUESTION: Anybody use tru-color paint? Thoughts? *NM*
  • Yes. they worked great for me. *NM*
  • The auto paint in a can? *NM*
    • No, Bruce, pre-thinned airbrush stuff. *NM*
      • Hmm - I'm not familiar with those. I was probably thinking of Perfect Match auto paint. *NM*
• With all this talk about the Buick Riviera, I'm wondering what "you guys" think about backdating the '65 kit to a '63?
  • I doubt they would backdate, as the '63 would likely sell no better than the existing '65 over time. IMO the '65 is the cleaner/better looking of the two anyway *NM*
    • I agree with you fully on the first point. I do prefer the looks, especially the rear of the earlier model though. *NM*
      • Uodate the current kit to a GS - but doubting that is in the cards *NM*
• I always thought ‘67 & ‘68 Mustangs were identical twins. I’m sure someone could correct me though. *NM*
  • Body wise from memory, different front grille, 1/4 panel vents on 67 and not on 68, sidemarkers on 68 but not on 67. I’m sure there’s more, but leave that to the resident Mustang Specialists here ;) *NM*
  • Here's a few shots of 67 pink and 68 red coupes Not a whole lot of differences. *PIC*
    • Chrome outline around the tail panel on 68 is unique. *NM*
      • I believe that's part of a trim package. I've seen 67's with it and 68's without it. *NM*
• Need instructions for Revell 1:12 57 Chevy Coupe kit #07489
  • I have the Monogram kit, can can scan those if you want. *NM*
  • Here is a set from a later reissue *NM* *LINK*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Man, can I relate to that "catapault launch"!! I was a "yellow shirt" who "spot the cats" for launch for 26 months on the U.S.S. Yorktown, early '58 to mid '60.(discharged) Fun times! L.O.L. LOVED that flight deck! Thanks for the memories!!. *NM*
  • The Cuda ad: Buddy had a 340 6-pack--sure scared Hell out'a me! *NM*
  • That custom wagon is amazing! Thanks for posting a PIC of it. I had to learn more. A link to the story is inside.
    • Thanks for that! Didn't know it was formerly a Desoto. Always assumed it was a Chrysler 300. *NM*
• The French connection *PIC*
  • Interesting stuff, Luc. Don't know much about Heller kits--the one I have is back on the shelf--warpage beyond my ability/desire to correct. *NM*
    • Which one, Ken? *NM*
    • Might want to..... *LINK*
  • Was getting ready to order the Estafette police version. Think I'll wait now and get the double kit. Was hoping they would do a high roof version. Of course need to get my standard version done. Its painting time (that I don't like) and with the monsoon season having a lot *PIC*
• This is a hoot. *NM* *LINK*
  • That's awsome...what a cool story. *NM*
  • Thanks, good story to refresh the memory. Think I read about it in Motor Trend or Sports Car Graphic. A friend of mine in the early 70's had a 65 GTO that he had dropped a 421SD into - that car was plain scary. *NM*
  • Look for the Sept/Oct. issue of Vintage Motorsport magazine. Nice article about these cars and a restored one. *NM*
  • Powershift 4-speed transaxle was the magic in the Tempest
• Another week has passed and the sun has slipped away, marking the end of the day.... It must be time for Friday Evening Randomness... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great selection, thanks :) *NM*
  • That dark green Buick,a '47? Whatever year, it's MINE!!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • That Dodge pickup in the third pic would fit just right in my garage. I'm sure my wife wouldn't mind parking her Explorer in the drive. lol *NM*
    • Same here, if we ever get another vintage Mopar street rod it should be this Dodge! *NM*
    • Gorgeous truck, timeless styling... *NM*
  • And again some nice Pics Thanks Marty!!! *NM*
  • I'll take the Jag in the mall....OR the little blue MG.... *NM*
  • Nice group of pics tonite Marty, and as far as I'm concerned you can include a Weezner pic every week. I have parts put away to build 3 or 4 Weezner cars, as I just love his stuff. *NM*
  • Nice to see John White's work ('27T Turtledeck) in your coverage this week; thanks Marty! TB *NM*
  • The red and white Kenworth W900
    • X2! Is there a good 3408 in scale? *NM*
• Do hope that someday (meaning in my lifetime, sigh) some company will tool up a all new series of second gen GTO's. *NM*
• Don't like the hood, the rest totally cool! *NM*
• For Terry Jessee, saw this today, thought of your build. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • That is really a neat story, especially the decal trick. It's a great model, too. *NM*
    • Not this story, the original build story. And it appears that the model has been photoshopped. *NM*
      • Here's a link to the build story. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks, Jim. *NM*
• Long, Long ago, before the message board, 1996? *NM* *PIC*
  • I'll take one each at those prices!!!! *NM*
  • Loved when Tom did the quiz, won a diecast with it once. *NM*
  • Loved getting those catalogs in the mail. Perfect end to a really crappy day! *NM*
  • I used to watch the mailbox waiting on them! *NM*
  • Somewhat equal to a Sears or Wards Christmas catalog. *NM*
  • Same with me with the Auto World catalog back in the '60's. *NM*
• Does anyone make a 94 thru 04 Dodge Ram in 1/24th or 1/25th? *PIC*
  • IIRC AMT did a Ram 2500 and Dually back in the day... *NM*
    • Both those kits are single cabs. The Dakota kit is a cab and a half *NM*
    • Yeah, I used 2 of those 2500 kit's to make this one *LINK* *PIC*
    • Got one of those in the stash..somewhere *NM*
  • What year is the Revell V10 pickup? *NM*
  • In addition to those kits, there IS a diecast of a Ram SRT-10 shortbed...in a TRANSFORMERS tie-in! Jaguar XJ8 was another in the series. *NM*
  • Do a search on Ace Hardware Dodge Ram…
    • Here's what it looks like... It's 1/24th scale. *NM* *PIC*
      • There's also one with Getty graphics which seems to be priced lower. *NM*
  • Thanks everyone, amazing the stuff one can forget! *NM*
    • Phil, I just sent you an email regarding Dodge Pickup. *NM*
      • Phil, my email failed. Check this link *NM* *LINK*
        • Thanks! *NM*
• The concept model for what would become the iconic Star Wars X-Wing fighter was built around a Revell dragster body *LINK* *PIC*
  • LOTS of model cars "hidden" in Star Wars props. The Millenium Falcon's "front notch is made of AMT '57 Chevy or '55 Nomad chasses, topped with the frame rail of an AMT diesel truck kit!
  • Great article. First time I've heard "greebling" used outside paper modeling. Besides the greasy bits of car models a lot of armor pieces are used also. The Nostromo from Alien has all kinds of armor kits pieces on it. If you remember the Jack Webb UFO program, the ships on
• The real issue was GM transfer pricing - they couldn't charge enough to make money after the mid-70s
  • What's transfer pricing?
• Yes - I have all but the body of that one!
• Without a doubt I would. My older brother had one when I was about 12. *NM*
• SPEAKING OF RIVERA's..... Our friend Les Gibbons (fellow B-N-B'r and board watcher) actually built this. Well one B-N-B session we had Les handed it to me and said it's yours I can't get the front end down. So I painted the interior and added the wheels, mirrors. PIX thanks
  • Very interesting custom. Either drop the front, or maybe raise the rear. *NM*
  • Still have wire axles? Drill the holes further up in the chassis, switch to stub axles so you can avoid the engine. *NM*
• If everything goes right I'm going to have knee surgery Wednesday morning
  • Good luck Charlie, good thoughts going your way. *NM*
  • Good luck with the op........I've had both knees done..........I think they used better engineered hinges than those that Revell used in their various gasser kit doors...at least so far anyway........lol. *NM*
  • I wish you luck, Charlie. This old fart, has two "rebuilt" knee's. Piece-a-cake(s). Just do what the doc and rehab people tell ya!! *NM*
  • Hope it all works out!
  • Best wishes on the surgery, Charlie. I hope it makes a big difference for you. *NM*
• Someone below mentioned a late model Rivi racer. Took a look through Google Image Search. Yup. *PIC*
  • The center bearing - ugh!
  • Prolly coming in pits to check the freon! LOL! *NM*
  • Missing my good friend and Riverside CA resident, Albert, here - the Rivvi in the pic is sponsored by a local Riverside CA business - but can't make out the whole name
    • Well, I usta live in Riverside, and I believe its Les's Auto Trans, but my brain starts to hurt when I try to remember back that far. *NM*
• There is a detailed kit review and build-up of the new Revell '32 Ford Roadster (update of the Rat Roaster tool) posted at the FineScale.com website. Noting however, most of the review is behind the firewall reserved for FineScale mag subscribers....TIM *NM*
  • Tim, is your story in the 'dead tree' version as well? I'd pick it up if it was ! *NM*
  • Is it only available online, or will it be in print too, meaning in the magazine. *NM*
  • Guys...to the best of my knowledge, it will only appear online at the website. To be candid, the review is too lengthy (both in terms of words and pictures)) to appear in the print magazine kit review section...Thanks for asking...TB . *NM*
    • Ok *NM*
  • Thanks for the heads-up. *NM*
• Is this old ERTL diecast bank close? *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • Close but I think it's box scale. *NM*
• Well, while I dig the idea of a pro street Riviera, there are several things that simply don't work for on that one.....
  • Marty, thanks for giving your input. Looks like I've got my work cut out for me. The pro street Chevelle chassis is gonna take some work to get my Riv to sit lower. Now I'm still stuck with...
• So, my point about the Riviera is there's no "right way" to build them, or any car for that matter. You don't need to pick one or the other, it's OK to like both ,, or any other variation because without variety life'd be pretty boaring. *NM*
• Here's an example of the AAM 32 Panel, on the 34 P/U kit. (built years ago). *PIC*
• How'd this for another Riviera concept? I really like this one. *PIC*
  • I like that as well. *NM*
  • Very Cool! *NM*
• I would not. *NM*
• Great pics Marty! Thanks for sharing. Made me wish I was there. *NM*
• I’d certainly buy a ‘67 Mustang coupe kit. But I’d prefer Moebius continue creating interesting and unique pickups and big Pontiacs, etc. Leave the Mustangs to Round2 & Revell. *NM*
  • I agree, Dan. TB *NM*
• I rarely look at new cars
• I have an issue with the 67 though
• I like it but the scoop does need dialed back is possible *NM*
• Impromptu poll #2 , in response to Mike's post below, Which Riviera do you like better ,, Mine or the one posted below '-) ? *PIC*
  • Your by far *NM*
  • Yours *NM*
  • Your Riv is beautiful no doubt, but......something about a Pro Street car does it for me. (except that hood) *NM*
  • Re: Impromptu poll #2 , Not Even Choice. Yours is Hands Down the best. *NM*
  • Nice build Steve! However, I'm more performance minded, and although that cowl hood is fairly offensive to me, I still like the pro street version better. *NM*
  • Yours! I’ve never understood the whole street thing especially on a beautiful car like a Riviera. *NM*
  • Steve.......yours gets my vote, perfect paint & colour set of by the nicest wire wheels in a 1/25 kit.........a perfect model. *NM*
  • Steve.......looking at your Riv again........what is the paint colour?........nicest model I've seen in a while. *NM*
    • It's HOK candy pagan gold. *NM*
  • Riv's are meant to be customs....soooo..YOURS! *NM*
  • Do you have any in-progress shots of your build? Were there any problematic areas of the kit that stuck out to you? *NM*
    • It's a pretty strait forward kit. No real issues. Here's a link to my build album but it's not very interesting. *NM* *LINK*
  • Steve check this out. Looks like we had really similar thoughts on this subject....TIM *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • I was wondering when you were going to finish it! Looks great, Tim!!! *NM*
      • Thanks Bob. And one more picture...TB *NM* *PIC*
        • Just needs the Bellflower Tips and you got it! Been working up the nerve to chop a 1/20 Cox Rivvi ! *NM*
    • They do look good in that color, don't they Tim. Neat chop too. *NM*
      • Thanks Steve! TB *NM*
  • THIS !!!!!!!!! *NM*
  • Both! *NM*
  • This is one I did about 25 years ago...AMT '65, wire wheels, gold paint, gold trim...
• Just because you can dosen't mean do any bat guano crazy thing that comes into your head. *NM*
  • Exactly, Steve! *NM*
• Absolutely! Delightful. *NM*
• Cute girl having a bad day. *NM*
• Making me March to a mega lot doesn't exactly make me want to buy. *NM*
• Saw an interesting tip on one of the FB modeling pages but could've been You Tube too. "Fiberglass erasor"
  • Do you have a picture of this tool? *NM*
    • found this *NM* *PIC*
  • It is called a 'nick sander' - you can get them thru Micro Markup, maybe a better auto paint jobber, too
    • FWIW, also great for cleaning brass or PC board before soldering, when you don't need to clean a large area. *NM*
      • Thanks Bill and Bob, always good to know and learn. *NM*
  • hmmmmph...my xacto no. 11 does a good job on chrome....just sayin *NM*
  • There's a young fellow in Quebec who has a YouTube channel restoring model trains. He frequently uses a fiberglass pencil to clean electrical contact bits on locomotives. *NM*
    • Here's an example of his use of the tool... *LINK*
• Hope the revamp of this BB will include some kind of like feature LIKE ;) *NM*
• Great pics Marty! Quite a variety of cars and trucks! *NM*
• Don’t know if it makes sense from a cost perspective
  • Yep - all depends on what they were planning at the jump
    • OR just do it like Moebius, and leave the "extra" parts on the tree! Bought a ramp truck last weekend, and was surprised that they left the F-150's rims IN the kit!
      • That's due to not thinking through the tooling lay out for all the planned possible variants
        • The cost of the plastic is hardly worth mentioning - look at everything that went into kits 'innaday' *NM*
          • But then it’s the art of fitting it all inside a standard box
• Re: I’ve got one of the FOUR doors with bed, but I can't decide between doing a tow vehicle for a drag car, or a USAF (Navy?) support vehicle.
  • Thats been my hold up as well, how I want to build it, it’s such a cool subject but too many possibilities , lol! And Charlie, I have the frame part too that Tom also cast although I’m not sure which version it is , assume it’s the same one as used on your fire rig mas *NM*
• Great pics! I was lucky enough to go in 2019 when it was up here on the east coast. It was the best car even I have ever been to! *NM*
  • I have been extremely lucky, as this is the third time that I've gotten to attend at least one day.
• Sadly Ray, that one is discontinued per Steve Kohler. *NM*
  • Wish I could remember which caster made mine... Come to think of it, it's most likely from AAM... *NM* *PIC*
• Skills slowly returning - BMF actually working! And a Tamiya question...
• I have plans for the frame dimensions for the D and W series trucks of that era. *NM*
• Thanks for sharing the PICS!! *NM*
• Great PICS!! Thanks Marty! *NM*
• "Bleep it, Ned. Make it look like a cross between a Ferrari and a Rolls Royce!"
  • I have one more Riv kit. Maybe, just maybe... I'll marry it with the AMT 65 Chevelle Modified Stocker chassis. Or maybe the recently reissued GTO Super Stocker kit. That would look COOL! 😎 Rich man gone racing, hmm.. *NM*
    • Run what you brung - no rule against it. A unique bodystyle could get you a sponsor deal back then, and promoters would want you to show up, for sure
• I think that pro-streeting that era Riviera is a crime. Those cars are perfect as they were built. Whoever did that needs his “car-guy” status revoked immediately. *NM*
• Looking at some of the rattier stuff - how the heck does it tech?
  • The Regal is even cooler than it appears.... It's Hellcat powered (They cal the "G Cat")... If they can get a handle on keeping it from blowing off the slicks upon launch, it's going to be a total monster!!! *NM*
• Count me in with the "cool except for that hood" group! *NM*
• Wow, lots of cool cars! How about that rusty Nova! And so many "nicer" ones! *NM*