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• OT: My wife sent me this pic and I had to post it here. Maybe inspirational... If anything, I'm hoping this brings a smile to your face *PIC*
  • There's a lawn care company here that also uses that name ,, but has a better looking sign. , , , If you do a google image search you'll find dozens of companys using the name. *PIC*
  • Reminds me of the couple who wanted to grow wild grass and plants in their front yard and the HOA took them to court but "They fought the law and the lawn won" *NM*
• IF you want to see video of my wifes 75 Mustang II Ghia....... *LINK*
• BOB KREMER YOU HAVE MAIL. *NM*
• DOING A VINYL TOP... for my PenPal in PA. He wants to build his dad's car. Plus I have the paint color he needs. PIX and thanks for looking
• I THOUGHT I HAD.... the info on these and it's been about 10yrs since I bought these. One which was for my Wild Child Falcon and this set for the Mustang. I just don't remember where I bought them from. PIX and thanks for looking
  • I think Scale Modeling by Chris produced those. *NM*
    • Scale Modeks by Chris is the correct name but he has been shut down for years due to health issues. *NM*
• Weird Stuff on My Shelves... *PICS*
  • Seriously diggin' all of it, but the Dragonfly (?) and the Spaceman Spiff saucer are the KOOLEST! *NM*
  • Re: Weird Stuff on My Shelves... *PICS* Nothing cooler than Johnny Quest! *NM*
    • Maybe Race Bannon was Cooler! *NM*
  • What did the Joker say.... Where does he get those toys or something to that effect. 5th Element, Capt Nemo, Love them. *NM*
  • Like them all!!!! *NM*
  • I have GOT to get around to building my Dragonfly...and I LOVE Spaceman Spiff! *NM*
  • Terry...neat models...re the Cavalier Mad Max, what are the tyres?...the original kit tyres tend to melt...I'd be replacing those if they are the originals. *NM*
    • I did--those are AMT BFGoodrich Radial TAs. *NM*
• Wind tunnel test model *NM* *LINK*
  • Neat- lots of interesting details!!! *NM*
  • Just saw a YT vid with the King talking to Dale Jr. - said this was his favorite race car of them all
• Just adding insult to injury... Had my painted body on a Tamiya paint stand placed in a dehydrator....
  • Which model? *NM*
    • New tool Craftsman Plus '65 GTO. Just placed an order for the replacement, along with a Craftsman Plus '68 GTO. *NM*
  • Applying heat while clamping or twisting parts is a good way to straighten warped parts. It also works in the reverse. IMHO, no pressure of any kind should be applied to parts in a paint dehydrator. Better luck next time! *NM*
  • Been there done that... The new Chinese plastic doesn't play well with a dehydrator. In my case they both sucked in. I was able to save my 68 Chevelle and I'm still working with the other. *NM*
    • 90°F Maximum guys. *NM*
• It's been so long since I needed to strip paint. Will Simple Green strip paint? What else is there? (I won't consider brake fluid) If I remember right, just submerge the part in a tub of the cleaner and let it soak. *NM*
  • Simple Green, Castrol's Super Clean and their ilk are all concentrated soap solutions... Simply submerge the painted body and wait while checking progress every so often. A tip: Drain and strain the stripper after you've finished or the stripper will...
  • This stuff: *NM* *PIC*
    • ELO (Easy Lift Off) is brush on if I recall... I'm told it even works on problematic flat black paint. *NM*
      • Some colors (like flat black) might leave the plastic stained. But the paint will be gone. *NM*
    • Extra tip - have a tub of 91% ready, too
      • I find something like Ajax/Comet cleanser, water, and a soft toothbrush work great after ELO. Never tried the alcohol, but I will next time. *NM*
        • I use Lava soap. *NM*
        • Alk is for soaking, conserves the ELO and is benign to the plastic
  • I use this stuff. *PIC*
    • David, does it strip chrome and the lacquer coat underneath? *NM*
      • Haven't tried it. *NM*
  • Depends of what you want to strip. My go-to is purple SuperClean. If you're using CitrusStrip, test it on a spare part--I had it melt a Revell-era 58 Thunderbird chassis topside *NM*
• Images from the very cold and blustery 1st Annual Sexton Ford's Mustang Stampede, in Moline, IL.... (NOTE: While it was primarily a Mustang show, but actually all makes and models were welcome) *PICS* *LINK*
  • Nice show I especially like that 63? Ford truck all is needs a Conny kit that moves with the tailgate. If could be done. *NM*
    • It's a nice truck.... If it were mine those Walmart wheels and Farm & Fleet white walls would have to go through *NM*
      • I could deal with the tires but you're the wheels have to go. *NM*
      • Agreed... even some bigger hoops and a six inch loss of altitude might look better. *NM*
  • Thanks for braving the cold and sharing your pics of the show. Great shots. I wonder if that big '60 Lincoln Continental actually has a red and black combo interior stock, or if that resto stuff? *NM*
  • Brrr. Reminds me of the first outdoor car show in Green Bay at the tech school. Two weeks from today. One year we were wearing winter coats and there was actually flurries in the air. Hope it'll be a good weather weekend for that one! *NM*
  • Great photo coverage. Thanks for posting Marty. *NM*
  • My favorite color combo: maroon with white interior. *NM*
• After a few years of not painting any bodies. I finally work up the nerve to paint a body and hood
  • Ive done that! I have a Camaro that I botched the front fenders on. Sanded it out then masked and repainted just the front clip. The hood? Messed it up 4 times. Strp and repaint. The 3rd time came out beautiful. Except I grabbed the wrong can of blue. Keep trying! *NM*
  • Been there - done that many times. Just strip the hood or sand it and repaint. :-)
  • Mike, we all hear ya. I've got projects sitting on the shelves for that very reason--REAL frustrating after you've spent lots of time prepping, huh!? *NM*
  • Hang in there, we’ve all been down this road. Personally I find painting to be the most stressful and frustrating part of the hobby, but also the most rewarding when it works out well. Strip, prep, paint, repeat as necessary. ;-) *NM*
  • One of them racin' deals. Let it dry thoroughly, then scuff it and strip *NM*
• LINK to show pics (Can-Am Con, Williston VT) *NM* *LINK*
  • looks to be a good show yoda *NM*
  • Nice stuff. That large scale Citroen and 4 door citation are cool. What is that tix tac race car? *NM*
  • Terrific show and pics! Thanks for the link! *NM*
  • Lot of different style and quality builds there. *NM*
• Can someone identify the kit source for this engine please. Thank you.----PIC
  • It looks like a Supercharged Ford V6 so one of the issues of Revell's Thunderbird Super Coupe. *NM*
    • Thanks Bob. *NM*
      • You're welcome Rich. I though the intake tube looked familiar. *NM*
• A few days late for Mustang Day but I was busy at work and didn't have much time to post at night. Here are my built Mustangs.
  • Very cool, all of them. Might I ask where you sourced the six in the first one? *NM*
    • Thanks Mark. I bought it from Ken Kitchen of Kitchen Table Resins several years ago. He made both a 200 and 300 Ford six, among other things. I'm not sure if he's still producing them. *NM*
      • Thanks! *NM*
  • Better late than never.... nice stuff *NM*
  • That blue rag top is especially nice!!! *NM*
    • Which one? The two tone pony interior car? That one was built for my cousin's wife to replicate her car. *NM*
  • Some great looking horses Bob!! *NM*
  • Beautiful cars! Is the 65 ragtop the Monogram kit, or something else? *NM*
  • I like em all, but that plain Jane silver one ....WOW! *NM*
• Good afternoon guys! Need some advice on my Deuce coupe project.
  • Bob, I really would appreciate if you could email me the eBay seller's info for the block huggers as I am slowly amassing the parts to duplicate my never-ending-truck-project. Also recently saw that exact air cleaner on Facebook that someone was selling, I'll go searching. *NM*
    • You have email Ray! *NM*
      • Thanks Bob... Boy does he have a lot of stuff... *NM*
    • Please don't use that type aircleaner on ANYTHING. They allow a lot of sand/dirt particles to go thru. *NM*
  • Texas3DCustoms just recently came out with an HEI predrilled *NM* *PIC*
    • And Morgan Automotive Detail has an HEI wired with top in different plug colors *NM* *PIC*
      • That looks good too! Thank you Gerry for the heads up! *NM*
    • Oooh! That looks nice! *NM*
  • Those 1/24th scale Goodyears remember the ones with the lettering is just the outline of the letters. Then 1/25th wheel push it thru then get a wheel ring back push it thru now you have a deep wheel. I may have the tires I'll look later when I'm in my cave. *NM*
    • Frank, are you talking about the old Monogram big Goodyear Radial GT's that were in the '78-79 Trans Am and Camaro kits, among others? *NM*
      • Yes *NM*
        • I managed to find one in my tire bin and I think it looks right proprtionally. I don't think I have any more of those tires though. I looked through the few kits I have that may have had them in but all are gone. Got a couple intact ones to spare? *NM*
          • Problem with those tires is the only wheels you can use are 1/24 Monogram/Revell wheels. I'd order the correct 1/25 tires from Modelhaus. AFAIK they still make tires, and there is a huge selection. *NM*
            • They can be "sleeved" with the outer ring of a wheel that does fit. A good use for damaged or out of style wheels *NM*
          • Let me look for some I know I have some. Now to find the 1/25th wheel push it thru and find a ring w/ depth your looking for so you can have a deep dish. *NM*
            • Thank you! *NM*
          • Those tires were also in the 1/24 1991-ish Ford F-250 and F-350 dually. *NM*
            • Yep! I used to have the duallie kit years ago. *NM*
            • I think they were also included as rear tires in the '64 GTO and '70 GSX kits too, unfortunately none of which I have. *NM*
              • The 1/25 '32 Ford highboy roadster has them for the back too. And possibly on the Bronco that hauled the F1 race boat back in the early 90s. *NM*
• Has there ever been a '56 Chevrolet Hot Wheel? Thanks. *NM*
  • Yup. Google Image search comes up with loads of color and wheel variations too. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • Amazing, I have never seen one, and you are right, there are lots of variations. Thanks. *NM*
    • Looks like it was scaled down directly from the 1/24 Monogram '56. *NM*
• I am a very lucky man! Today is my 39 Wedding Anniversary. I must be doing something right that Maureen is still with me! *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary to both of you *NM*
  • Re: Happy Anniversary. *NM*
  • Happy Day, Barry! Congratulations!! *NM*
  • Congrats to you and your bride. *NM*
  • Congrats! LOL after 23 years, I myself am grateful for every day I wake up without a pillow on my face! *NM*
  • Congrats to the both of you!! *NM*
  • Barry, long distance congratulations to you both. *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary, Paynes! Wish you many happy returns of the day! *NM*
  • Thank you all!! *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary Barry! *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary Barry... and I see another 39+ yrs ahead of you. *NM*
  • Congrats to you and the missus, Barry!!!! *NM*
  • Congrats! Wishing you many more years of bliss. *NM*
• AMT 1966 Fastback Mustang recent reissue *PIC*
  • One-time-only issue, the Superstang, had the supercharger and chute. The other parts look like headlamp covers, they were probably in that one also *NM*
    • Thank you! I found the box art online - looks like a 69 or 70 Mustang. - interesting :-) *NM*
      • '67. The kit first appeared with that body as the Mach I concept car, in '67. The 1:1 concept was shown in '66 *NM*
        • I think that kit may have been a harbinger of the '68 box art - a bit more 'loose' in the detail than prior years
  • Air dam and blank off plate for grille are legacy parts from Super Stang /Autolite Special *NM*
    • Thank you. From the box art I have never seen that kit before either :-). *NM*
    • Would those be the 2 parts on the left? *NM*
  • Aren't those the Quarter louver fillers to smooth out the body just behind the doors. *NM*
    • headlight block off to go with grille block off *NM*
• Scott, for the axels with one wheel drill a hole the size of the axel in a block of wood. Then insert the axel in the hole and holding the block firmly pull the axel straight out from the wheel and block. That puts no lateral or twisting motion on the wheel. A similar
• WOW is right... Where did the flares come from? *NM*
  • I think I got them from Print pixel on cults 3d. Pretty sure they were for a modern Challenger and I shaped them to fit. *NM*
• Vaughn Hart, Harts Parts, is making me a few sets of resin parts for the Mustang Cobra II. He said that I could tell everyone here that he is making them. They are for the MPC body. I don't know how well they will fit AMT, but I know the grill is way off between AMT and MPC *NM*
• Has the Vendor list for NNL East 2024 been anounced? *NM*
  • The vendor list on their website was due to be updated to reflect this years show on the 15th. *NM*
  • It should have been updated 4/15,but hasn't yet. *NM*
  • I'm going to try to go to NNL East, for the first time, with my grandson. Do you have a link to their website? *NM*
    • www.nnleastncom...couldn't be easier! *NM*
      • Thank you! *NM*
        • Could have been easier for me to type it! nnleast.com *NM*
    • Hope you can go! It will be well worth the trip. *NM*
      • My daughter and family live about an hour away. This is first year that we have been able to coordinate a visit at the same time as the show. My grandson is only 7 so we'll see how long he lasts! lol *NM*
  • Do you need to plan how to spend money? :) *NM*
    • Yes I do, Howard. I don't have unlimited funds like you. lol *NM*
      • Unlimited...hmmm...just because I like to supersize my fries... :)
    • Never a problem. I always deviate from the plan!!😁 *NM*
• What engine is in the Revell Henry J? Thanks. *NM*
  • Ford 427 SOHC, same as in the 41 Willys Pickup, not the best kit SOHC but liveable I suppose, lol. *NM*
  • Ford SOHC 427.... Sorta/kinda if you're blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. *NM*
    • Marty, Marty.......lol........tell us how you really feel.....lol......at least I was trying to be diplomatic......lol....I like the OGM 33 Willys SOHC, some of the AMT option versions are o/k tho'. *NM*
    • Toss the engine AND chassis (but save the steerable front axle bits for the parts box) *NM*
  • I often wondered the same thing. It really resembles nothing in any 1:1 vehicle. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Great Pics, Marty! Thanks for sharing. *NM*
  • Long stalled I should drag out my "Other Henry J" I'm not that far off. Do you know if Swede still owns the car? *NM*
    • Swede passed away back in 2017.... Not sure what ever happened to his Henry J. *NM*
  • You got me with those early 50's Chevy customs, Marty. *NM*
  • Who built this Dart? Are the graphics painted? It's one awesome Dart! *NM* *PIC*
    • The late Mike Dowd.... Pretty sure the graphics are Slixx. *NM*
  • I wonder where all the Chrsler / DeSoto Airflows are. I think I've seen one at a car show here ONCE, in the '90s. :-I *NM*
  • Like the small racing boat and El Camino combo. *NM*
  • Wowser! Great pics! Thanks :) *NM*
• Inished a couple of days ago the 1949 Ford Pickup PICS
  • Monogram 1940 Pickup! *NM*
  • Nicely Done! *NM*
  • Too cool! Good use of a mechanic figure, too! *NM*
  • That is just neato mosquito (as my wife would say)! *NM*
  • Man just looking at all that milk makes my lactose belly upset... Cool build. *NM*
  • Great early theme business truck with the appropriate colors, equipment, and figure. Nice. *NM*
  • Dave, that's a neat one! Nice job my friend! *NM*
  • Nice job. Good-looking build. *NM*
• Good guy shout out to Marty Neyrinck
• Harts Parts. *NM*
• While looking at resin bodies for a funny car chassis, what would you suggest using for the windshield? I'm thinking that HobLob has clear sheets that I could use. Do I go for the thinnest, or go for a bit thicker? *NM*
  • You go for the one that's clearest and has no ripples/rubs/smudges on it, Mike. *NM*
  • A lot of consumer stuff is blister packed. Check closely for ripples. I've used Q-Tip clear blister packing for years. *NM*
  • Asking the maker of the body might steer you in the right direction *NM*
  • Clear vinyl report covers from the CVS, Dollar Store, etc... inexpensive, easy to cut and fit. Secure with the narrow two-side tape. *NM*
• Love it!! *NM*
• 2.5 hours of Vegas Raty City....... *LINK*
  • Re: 2.5 hours of Vegas Raty City....... Kool, I'll watch some of that later! Thanx *NM*
  • who was the guy who used to be on discovery or TLC or history or whatever that used to build RR in Vegas? *NM*
    • Chuck Darnell. Welderup. *NM*
      • He's still here building for himself and others.-----EXAMPLES
        • Thanks! Love em or hate em,...... they always bring a smile to MY face *NM*
          • Love & Hate are very strong words but so is SMILE. I smile a lot seeing these rigs AND visiting with the creators. Another strong word comes to mind. FUN!! *NM*
        • The Eye Candy car, do you have any more pics? *NM*
          • There are a few photos if you click on this link in Welderup website. *NM* *LINK*
            • Thanks sir. Much appreciated. *NM*
      • OOPS!! Should be Steve Darnell. NOT Chuck. *NM*
  • Rat City Rukkus. Same show I posted samples from. I just got in from Viva Las Vegas preliminary show. Official show is tomorrow. Way too busy with pedestrians to get good photos. *NM*
  • Wow - now I want to build a rat rod model LOL :-) Very cool - there's a million ideas in that video. *NM*
    • I've been attending that show and posting examples every year. Never seems to be a lot of interest in what it takes to build this type of vehicle.----ONE EXAMPLE
• Interiors: 65, black standard. 66:black standard, But, a 66 GT 350 got out with a blue color keyed interion. That car was med.blue. Some of the c;verts had white/parchement *NM*
• Thanks! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Re: Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • Just think, you could be the top of the line Barracuda and still be a tenth of what cars cost today! WOW! *NM*
  • Oh man, that '68(?) pro street Roadrunner is almost perfect (perfect would be parked in my garage 😉!). *NM*
    • Or mine....lol...one way to tell a 68 mopar is the use of the round side marker lights....69-71 cars confuse me sometimes......lol. *NM*
  • I sure wish e had a kit of this vintage Dodge trucks. *PIC*
    • Ditto that!!!! *NM*
    • Our host has a resin kit. *NM*
    • I would prefer in plastic... but if that's all there is. *NM*
  • The styled wheels on the early Barracudas are neat, sort of a like a Pontiac Rallye 1 *NM*
    • IIRC those are wheel covers that allow the lug nuts to show through. I’ve always liked them as well. *NM*
• Mike will be missed. 8( *NM*
• Straight Line Saturday....on Friday!
  • Thanks for the ALL-Mustang show! *NM*
  • WOW!! How great is that!! *NM*
  • Nice selection for your Mustang tribute, too cool! *NM*
  • Chi-Town brings back a memory or two. *NM*
• Re: Nice! Still one of my favorite car chase movies despite the horrible acting.
• Bill Goldbach, could you repost the pic of the black Dart with black steelies and dog dishes please? I didn't save it, and am building it. Thanks. *NM*
  • Something posted in a MMM post? When? I searched thru them all going back to 3/1 and could not find anything like that. I have 9,500 Mopar pics on Fotki, but obviously can't search thru all those. *NM*
    • OK, sorry....it must have been someone else. Thanks. I'll fake it. *NM*
  • Like this? *PIC* *LINK*
    • I don't recall the one I saw having the red stripe, but that's a help. Thanks. *NM*
      • '68-'69 Darts don't always have the bumblbee stripes. Pretty sure on a black car they could be red, or white. *NM*
• Wouldn't you just love one of these in 1/24th scale... Come on Tamiya... Step up... *NM* *PIC*
  • The one pictured is even LHD... *NM*
  • Marty or Frank would build a gasser out of it! *NM*
    • A gasser? No..... I would most likely go the Pro Touring route with that elegant body style. 😁 *NM*
      • LOL,,,,guess I'll have to count on Frank! *NM*
      • I'd go with Pro Mod with everything under the hood. *NM*
      • I'm with you on this one, it would be neat to kitbash with a 90s-era Euro or Asian sedan *NM*
  • Tamiya??? I wish they'd reissue their early '90s Mustang kits...... I missed them all!!! *NM*
    • I say Tamiya because of their Jaguar Saloon and Morris Minis... *NM*
  • I would love that, and an 80's Rolls Royce *NM*
    • I say old chap, any grey poupon for your cheddar smokies? *NM*
      • You know I like me some cheddar smokies! *NM*
  • I've been researching those for some time for a project that never got off the ground. There are numerous smaller-scale models available however. *NM*
  • What model Jaguar and year is that beauty? *NM*
    • The one in the picture is a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX but Mark VIIs on through Mark IX looked similar through 1958 to 1961 *NM*
      • Thanks for the info! *NM*
• Who is making these now? *NM*
  • Harts Parts *NM*
• here is the instruction sheet for the Snake Bite kit.. *NM* *LINK*
• Yes, but the Firefighter is not very accurate.....
  • Oh yea, you need to narrow the bumpers too..
  • Chalk all of that up to it being based on the annual kit, and getting switched back and forth...
• I need a set of those wheels, STAT! *NM*
• I'm seeing blue, white and gold for '66 - no red
• A problem that goes way back, ditto on the panel tool and a suggestion...
• What era are you looking at... ? 50's...60's...90's?
  • I was sort of thinking 1970s (I've been looking at Marty's old street rod show pics...), so I was thinking slotted wheels, but wires...hmm, maybe a resto rod look *NM*
    • Bet a dozen guys here have the wires from the very common Monogram '32 in the yellow box from the '80s.
    • AMT Silhouette and '65 Riviera have similar wire wheels, either would look good *NM*
• test *NM*
  • But, but...I didn't study! *NM*
• I use a door panel removal tool. If the wheels are brittle they may still break, but I haven't had that happen to me yet. *NM*
• Wowee! You're the master at detailing! *NM*
• Can someone give me a link to his Go Fund Me page. Our club would like to make a donation.? *NM*
  • Re: Can someone give me a link to his Go Fund Me page. Our club would like to make a donation.? *NM* *LINK*
    • Thanks Terry *NM*
• I predict it will sticker for around $75K-ish and a dealer will ask $100K. Stories of big mark-ups by dealers are often found online. Wait and see. Not that the average guy had a shot at one of these anyway. *NM*
• I'm not sure what colour of blue that is. It was a left over from painting a 1:1 car at the shop *NM*
• That's some beautiful word, can't wait to see that beauty put together. *NM*
• Mustang 007... :)
  • Fantastic imagination and execution! Love it except dang it, now I have a "Gold Digger" version of the intro of a famous movie theme song repeating in my head for who knows how long? ;^) *NM*
• Yes. I actually received my order yesterday *NM*
• Did the Tom "Mongoose" McEwen 1957 Chevy Funny Car share it's chassis with any other kit? *NM*
  • Were there any resin bodies made to fit this chassis? *NM*
    • Comp resin has bodies that fit that chassis. *NM*
    • There is an Arrow, Vette, 2 77 Trans Am versions, a Citation, and a couple of others. A few years ago I bought a Monte Carlo SS body that was designed for that chassis.
  • I'd look at the late Eighties Monogram funny cars...very likely the same chassis *NM*
  • Yes it shares chassis and drive line with all the later funny cars starting in 1985...
  • Yes, but depending on which issue their were a few upgrades but same overall chassis. *NM*