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• Re: What is recommended to clean 3d printed parts? I received some parts from Iceman Collections. Great details. Now I see what everyone that was getting 3d printed stuff was so hyped over.
  • My understanding is that 3D does not need any cleaning (no mold release used). If it's 'sticky' it does need more curing. Sunlight works great. Might take some time depending on 'stickyness'. *NM*
• Honey West Cobra: White with red interior *NM*
• Have we forgotten what today is?
  • Thank you for the reminder.
  • Just finished watch the 9/11 memorial....... *PIC*
• An easier solution might be a coat of Tamiya sprays Pearl Clear. *NM*
• I'm getting confused with engine compartment black. For 50s-70s cars, what tone of black is it, and any recommendations on paint? Thanks! *NM*
  • Eastwood sells under hood paint, and they say 15-20% gloss. Personally, Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black works OK for me. *NM*
    • Kinda the same color like replacement sheetmetal you buy from a OEM. *NM*
  • I use Dupicolor engine enamel no. 1635 semi gloss on EVERYTHING. If it needs to be shiny, I clear coat it. *NM*
• Alternative Studebaker *PIC*
  • Luc, I seen that pic online, I would like to see the real thing if there is more than a drawing. You know I love them '53 Studebakers. *NM*
    • It just popped up on my FB timeline, do like it, and glad you do too, Jim!
  • Looks great!! *NM*
• Want a walk down memory lane, then....
  • The Magic Bus, reminded me of a van at Woodstock in '69, that looked almost exactly like the Magic Bus, or "versa vise". L.O.L. Thanks R/S. *NM*
  • I have the Jimmy Carter F/C mint, it was the Monza with a single part added and decals. *NM*
  • Thanks R.S.!! *NM*
  • I'd say that 69 Galaxie is overdue for a reissue. Cool group of kits! *NM*
  • Neat stuff! (Wish I'd had sense enough to buy them back then...) *NM*
• Re: This is my all time favorite AMT Box art. 1937 Chevy *LINK*
• Pics from Gasket Goons Car Show, 9-10-2022, Springtown, Pa. *LINK*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS!! *NM*
  • Gasket Goons is a fun name. Nice HOT RODS! *NM*
• Australias V8 Supercars are racing at Pukekhoe in New Zealand today, should be a few Mustangs. *NM*
• For endurance sports car racing fans, here's a link to a You Tube video carrying 6 HR from Fuji Raceway if you don't have the cable channel. Also a link to Radio Le Mans for audio in English. *LINK*
• Re the AMT Garbage truck now kitted I wonder how long before a built version hits the contest tables with a scale aroma..lol..a guy turned up at a Grafton Model Show with an AMT Wilson Livestock Trailer with the "livestock" aroma & stains....it won best trailer, lol. *NM*
  • With the Gar Wood garbage truck now on shelves, what is the next grail to be kitted? *NM*
  • My early test shot build is filled with rubbish
    • Oh...and I was thinking you just used it, to clean up your workbench ;) *NM*
  • Terry Jessee did something like that with his "Cowboy Cadillac" Chevy truck...
• Re: I have been bending stuff for 37 years. I got stories. *NM*
• OK, so, I made from scratch a recessed firewall for the '29 roadster I'm working on. I have enough pics to do a "how-to" on making it. , , , Would there be any interest in me doing that? If so, I'll do one up and post it in a few days. *NM*
  • Yes please *NM*
  • Yes *NM*
  • Always welcome and may show that one doesn't always have to rely on, or have to go aftermarket *NM*
  • Absolutely, Steve. Thanks for taking the time to do this for us--much appreciated. *NM*
  • I'd like to see it, please! *NM*
• WAY off topic.... While going through a forgotten junk drawer preparing for our upcoming move, my wife happened upon an envelope of old photos that my sister had given me a while back.... In it was a pic of particular importance to me.... *PIC*
  • Cool. Old photos of yourself and your family are great and very special. *NM*
  • Remember what it was? My first real camera was a Mamiya/Sekor 500 DTL. One of the 1st pics was my girlfriend (now my wife of 50 yrs.) Took a lot of car pics with it, but where are they now? *NM*
    • Kodak Instamatic X-15, same one I had way back when! *NM*
    • Bill is correct, it was just a little Kodak X15 Instamatic, but it was light years ahead of the old Kodak Brownie Starflash that I had been using up to that point, *NM*
  • Neat pic....oh to be bright eyed & bushy tailed again...& its not O/T.......you then started to take pics, lots of pics that you obviously still do which allows you to show them here which is quite on topic for me.......14?...for me that would have been Feb 1968..lol. *NM*
  • sooo..who's the skinny kid opening your gift? *NM*
    • You're bad! (funny, but bad) *NM*
  • Well I would like to your Grandparents for getting you started so you could take us to all the great places like you do sir! *NM*
• Is anyone familiar with this Salt Flat Racer, "The Saltan of Speed" that is pictured on the side of the newest AMT '53 Studebaker collector tin, has it ever been released before, or is it just new decals? I don't remember seeing it before.
  • New decals...Round 2 probably felt the need to put new ones in, seeing as this reissue followed the previous one pretty closely *NM*
    • Considering how many releases of the Stude there were, there aren't a lot of decal sheets...
      • Mark or R/S...which issue/s had the separate clear red (custom?) tailights....that was the first issue I remember building then I had the Funny Car with the Piranha chassis etc...took me years to finally know what the "Piranha" on the rocker covers was...by then the blown
        • Modern Classic was the first without red lenses. That started around 1974, when that issue came out *NM*
• Finally finished this after 12 years *pics*
  • Like it!!! *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
  • Sweet "hot rod Lincoln" *NM*
  • Neat! *NM*
  • The color suits it just fine. *NM*
  • I don't think it gets much cooler than that!
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
  • Love color, stance, wheel and engine choices,,,, All working together so well makes this model stand out in it's subtlety!!! *NM*
  • Very cool! *NM*
  • Love those quickie builds..... LOL Love everything about it. *NM*
    • LOL!! Thanks for the compliments everyone, on my "quickie" build!! *NM*
  • Timeless style *NM*
  • Definitely the right wheels and the wheel color really works well with the body color *NM*
  • Oh, my! That's NICE!! *NM*
  • Sweet & clean, Bob. Love the artillery wheels--nice change. *NM*
  • Wow, but it was worth the wait, it looks fabulous! *NM*
• Bingo - the biggest headache in the business is warranty which pits the dealer against the factory against the customer
• Finished PICS
  • I had lots of trouble posting because of something in fotki address so adding thanks for looking here. LOL *NM*
  • Im not a sports car guy....but that is beautiful. Nicely done. *NM*
  • Nice, neat, clean...... *NM*
  • Looks super clean. Great paint and colors. *NM*
  • Clean! *NM*
  • Nice build!! *NM*
  • Re:Excellent work!.looks great!!. *NM*
  • NICE!!!! *NM*
  • I can feel the wind in hair.... very nice *NM*
  • Holy moly, Dave. Great detail painting. *NM*
  • Looks cool Dave! *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • MOPAR always made some great cars..Cuda and Challengers were the kings of the strip in the 70's, thanks Bill for putting this fine presentation together every week. *NM*
    • You are quite welcome R/S! *NM*
  • OK all you C-Body fans, check out the '72 New Yorker Brougham two door hardtop! Thanks Bill....TB *NM*
    • It is so beautiful, along with that '69 300!! *NM*
    • DROOL!! *NM*
    • A pity bout the damaged lower body trim on the door, otherwise it would be super nice. *NM*
  • Mopar or no car! *NM*
  • More great PICS!! *NM*
  • That could almost be my old 64 Valiant convertible *NM*
• Part request please. I am in need of the rod/rods that prop the body up on from the Cop Out Monogram funny car. Any of those old Monogram 1/24 funny cars will work. They all use the same chassis and I think the same interior tin. Thanks everyone! *NM*
  • I can do that, so please send me your mailing address, and I'll get it out next week. It will probably be later in the week, as I have a busy week ahead. *NM*
    • Thank you so much Jim. Any time that you can send it out is fine. Email going out in a minute. *NM*
    • Jim, email sent. Thanks again. *NM*
• Happy Birthday to Daniel BIOP Peterson.
  • Indeed. *NM*
  • I saw that on LinkedIn this morning but got too busy to reply... Actually now it's a belated Happy Birthday wish Daniel... And you can blame THAT on me... LOL *NM*
  • He has been part of AMT and MPC Models only since 2018. *NM*
  • I agree fully. *NM*
  • That's a name from the past! Happy birthday! *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • More winners! Thanks Marty *NM*
  • What is that faded blue little coupe? Love the shape *NM*
    • At a guess I think it may have some Buick parentage ie, grille,fenders...wiper towers are ex GM of some sort, the door side profile seems ex GM too .....someone may have got hacksaw blades & oxy bottles for Xmas. *NM*
    • That is "The Aristocrat"....A highly modified and "reconfigured" 1941 Chevy, designed by Brooks Stevens. *NM* *PIC*
      • Well, I was close.........lol. *NM*
        • That should be restored. *NM*
    • Link to article... *NM* *LINK*
  • Does this work?? *NM* *PIC*
  • Love the 68 Malibu, just like mom's except 2 less doors. *NM*
  • That blue 33 Willys..... oh, MAN!! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty, always look forward to your and Bill's pics every week. *NM*
  • Love the blue 68 post Bu, and looks like someone took the 53 Studebaker Kart Hauler up a notch by adding the fiberglass rear quarter fins from a 60's Hawk! Love it! *NM*
  • I'll take the rat rod, and the '39(?) Cheby Sedan sittin' behind the blue Willys, thank you very much. Y'all can have the rest. L.O.L. *NM*
  • We can always count on Marty and not a controversy in sight but Studebakers, VWs and Porsches! *NM*
  • A different wheels choice for sure, but still classy cars *PIC*
  • Great PICS!! Thanks Marty! *NM*
• After 5 years of seeing shoulder doctor he released
  • Great news, Charlie!!! *NM*
  • Don't stop self-Therapy at home... keep on moving on. *NM*
    • I'm doing that twice a day Frank Luque *NM*
  • That is good to hear Charlie. *NM*
  • Great news Charlie!! *NM*
  • Glad to hear it, Charlie! *NM*
  • CONGRATULATIONS Charlie!!!! What Frank said, Charlie.Take it from this old man, who has two "new" knees, a pin and screw in my hip fracture. HOME THERUPY, my man!! *NM*
    • TherApy, dummy !! What's with the U? DUH!! *NM*
  • Good to hear, after having covit I'm easily tired, but also sometimes have knee and back pain. *NM*
  • Glad you are doing better Charlie!! *NM*
    • Thank you for all the kind words. I just finished a round of physical Therapy at home *NM*
• Engineers - what sort of transformer output would be needed to replace 4 D-Cell batteries in my paint shaker? Is it even possible? *NM*
  • Depends on how the batteries are wired, in series or parallel, but more than likely you will want a 6 volt transformer. You might want to check out the link also. *NM* *LINK*
  • The D cells in my Robart shaker are series wires for a total of six volts from the batteries.......more
  • Is it the Robart shaker? Mine came with a little wall wart. Look for one with 12V DC and 0.7 A output with center pin positive. HTH. *NM*
    • This board is awesome - thanks! I will start checking those out!
      • Micro-Mark offered both battery and plug-in versions alongside each other back then...
• Here's my Hendrix resin awaiting some attention... *PIC*
  • I had two of those, and like the idiot I am, I traded one off!! Duh!! *NM*
  • Send it over here I'll give plenty of attention. *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
• I know this has been asked/discussed before but my memory is bad. Do you guys use filler on bare plastic or do you prime the plastic first? TIA. *NM*
  • Bare plastic, but make sure it is clean and roughed up a bit for the "big" fill. Spot putty is essentially extremely unthinned primer, and can go on either way *NM*
• Question, referance my photos? I usually post about 35 a week. Do you think that is too many? or just right, Do you get bored easy and just zip through them, or take your time? Do you visit them more than once...thanks for responding, just want to know how..
  • Post as many as you are comfortable with. *NM*
  • I wouldn't mind if you posted more. I often revisit the thread and enjoy the pics you post. *NM*
    • With ya SoCal..... *NM*
      • X' S 3 *NM*
  • I enjoy ALL the pics! *NM*
  • Just keep on truckin', Jim. It's fun and fascinating and wonderful nostalgia. *NM*
  • I say if it doesn't burden you, the more the merrier. *NM*
  • I have a lot of my own stuff, but like to look at other people's stuff. Post away Jim. Now as far as being bored, my last name Wood.lol *NM*
  • I like what you do. Keep it up! *NM*
    • Dittos! *NM*
  • I may scan through posts quickly at times, but I do enjoy seeing the pics everyone posts. *NM*
  • The more, the merrier. *NM*
  • My Friday evening posts are generally between 45 and 55 pics....
  • Just right Jim, yours, Frank's and Marty's have become my favorite posts! Those pics are like having a portal to the past and around the car world through pics! Big thanks to all of yall! *NM*
  • I'll mention that the non-automotive ones are just as interesting, such as ads, memes, etc. Thanks for your efforts. *NM*
• I'm trying to search for stuff on Shapeways... Is there a "Search option" somewhere? I trying to see what's available in 1/24-1/25 but they don't offer those scales on the search page. *NM*
  • Rather than their home page, it's better to start from a company offering 3d printed stuff - >
    • Or... you could ask us here if we know of whatever parts you are looking for. Chances are someomne here will know where to find it. *NM*
  • Press on the shopping cart, then a pop-up window appears with "Shop the marketplace". Press that button, and then you're in the search environment. Why they did it in such an idiotic and roundabout way is beyond me.... *NM*
  • I have been on that site looking at their 1/25th scale 2014 Impala. Does any one know where I can see a picture of the actual model? *NM*
• Thank you David. I snagged all of these. Looks fun enough to try. *NM*
• OMG... Avert your eyes... *Pics*
  • That's a LOT of work for......... *NM*
  • You know I can't un-see that....... *NM*
    • Exactly!!! *NM*
      • I did warn you guys to avert your eyes... LOL *NM*
  • YUCK! *NM*
  • Tried to find some redeeming qualities, but... *NM*
  • That is way over the top! *NM*
  • This is your car on drugs. *NM*
    • LOL *NM*
  • ... to think that someone paid good money to accomplish that "creation"*... (* this is me being kind) *NM*
  • Re: OMG... it's Mister Magoo's car! *NM*
  • Now the question is: Do you recognize all the vehicles that the parts came from? *NM*
    • I can't look at it that long... I feel my retina's starting to heat up even after 2 seconds. *NM*
  • Early pimpmobile *NM*
  • Looks like something Frank Marratta would have done. His stuff was pretty uh... out there.. *NM*
  • What's worng with it? Someone had fun building and driving it. :-) *NM*
    • Agreed. *NM*
• But they most likely would be way out of scale. I'd rather have them not there at all and take 30 seconds to cut a a couple pieces of wire that are much more accurate. But that's just me. *NM*
• Re: I have a weakness for box art builds too. *NM*
• They really got this one right as far as I'm concerned, I am in for at least 3 or 4..... *NM*
• OT: Power company shutting off power due to possible gusty wind/wildfire conditions. Probably a day or two--just long enough for the freezer to defrost and lose all the stuff that's in it. *NM*
  • Can you get any dry ice? Put a thermometer in it, to check the temp when the power comes back. Duck tape the door, wrap with blankets, I have done that during huricanes, bought a generator. Good luck. *NM*
  • A full freezer is good for two days, a 1/2 full one for one day. The fuller it is, the longer it will be frozen. *NM*
  • I was thinking power converter for your vehicle. *NM*
  • After blizzards and wind storms where I lost power for over 7 days each time I decided that a back-up generator was a necessity. *NM*
  • Even though Clark County PUD has no planned outages, we do have a whole house stand by generator. A generator of some type (or other energy storage option) is almost a necessity these days *NM*
  • Sorry to hear - recommended tip for future reference. Place a quarter on top of a dixie cup of frozen water, put inside the icebox
  • There are also batter storage systems for houses -
• Thanks, guys for all your tips. *NM*
• FWIW, the image above with the "derivative kit" logo and the "envy factor" is a lift from the recent book "Collecting Drag Racing Model Kits". I believe Matt and Dawn may still have some copies available for sale....TIM *NM*
• Are the wheels painted or chromed? *NM* *PIC*
  • I'd say it's a pretty safe assumption that they are plated, as they were previously *NM*
    • Revell has recently released a chrome spray paint, is it that what was used, anyway Robert G should now, cuz he built the box-art model. *NM*
      • Robert G lucksman *NM*
        • the only way I could have his last name past the spam filter *NM*
• Good parts kit. Good kit to build. I'll say I'll end up buying a couple at least. *NM*
• Built this one for Hot Rod Model Kits. *PIC*
• I may buy one for parts. That Duvall windshield kills it for me. *NM*
• GREAT DAY FOR PAINTING......PIX and thanks for looking
  • Yes, Boomer, will love that finish. Trust me on this. *NM*
  • I thought you had high humidity this time of the year in your neck of the woods....no?? *NM*
    • You always get that lone day. *NM*
  • They look great! *NM*
  • Love them all Frank the colors and the shine are beautiful esp the first pic. What kind of car is it? *NM*
    • BOOMER can tell you better than I can but I think it's a 46..... I know it's somewhere between 46-48. *NM*
      • Thanks for that, Frank, but to be honest, I had no idea exact year it is. Somebody down the board said it's a '46 for the "parkinglights"(as we use to call 'em) are above the headlights. All I know is, I just love the beast, be it '46/'47/'48!! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Frank, would this friend's intials be Tom Montgomery?
    • Yes it is................ *NM*
      • Tom's a good guy. He used to be in the Kemps back when he lived in Iowa. *NM*
        • He use to before CO-9 come to the mid-west once a year to visit John Mueller and Frank Leisnig then I would go see him at Frank's before he headed to John's *NM*
          • He used to participate here, same for John Mueller, sad we lost their input here. *NM*
• All these new kits coming out and no money now to buy what I want. Not that I am complaining we have needed some new stuff for quite some time now. Well birthday and Christmas is coming soon so I will be hopeful. *NM*
  • I'm getting one kit but not multiples like I used to. But I can't kick the model buying habit lol *NM*
  • I hear ya..... And in my case, I'm also having to drastically downsize, as we are moving into an apartment (a very small one at that) and I'm losing my hobby room. *NM*
    • My wife and I should be doing that maybe in a few short years too when we retire. That's if we move.
• Just as I would want one. *NM*
• You did a great box style build. *NM*
• That came out awesome. You guys just amaze me that can do builds like these. *NM*
  • Thanks, Gabe. *NM*
• Guys I finally finished the 65 Chevy II Gasser a few days ago and was able to get some pics today. Started this beast of burden back when
  • Well worth the wait.... Looks great. *NM*
  • WOW!! *NM*
  • Nice work! Really like the color. *NM*
  • I like what you've done by changing things a bit. Looks good. *NM*
  • Nice clean work! *NM*
• I know it will never happen but I do wish Revell would make a stock frame and suspension for their '32 Ford kits. *NM*
  • Maybe they'll do a stock 4 door sedan or other unavailable body style for switch and swap *NM*
• Looks bright orange with clear yellow over it *NM*
  • You are absolutely right, Frank. After I posted my smart alec(to me) remark, I looked again, and said (to myself) way to go , dummy. wrong, AGAIN! L.O.L. *NM*
• Oh crap, I guess I should learn to read better. Sounds like it did not work. But did you try putting clear over that? Sometimes you'd be amazed. *NM*
  • I could have, but sanded first - so need a recoat, regardless *NM*
• Try it. It works with both Tamiya lacquer, and Testors (lacquer and enamel). I usually mix clear & metallic to get a little more spoarkle in that final coat (if that's what you want). *NM*
• Not in the US anyway. But there were 1939 Chevy convertibles manufactured... *LINK*
  • And actually the Holden bodied "convertibles" were actually Roadsters with rumble seats, unsure whether they had wind up windows or clip on curtains,also the 37 Convertible kit is in the AMT 3 kit set with the 34 Coupe & 40 Delivery,all are a purple/blue on the box top. *NM*
  • "Manufactured" would be a subjective term...
    • Some parts for low production or one year onlys would also use a "Kirksite" die set
      • IIRC it was Kaiser that first used it in production, on the Henry J...
        • I wonder about Tucker - my father saw one on a used car lot in the 50's along Livernois Rd. in Detroit
• "FROM BEHIND THE SPOTLIGHT" For those who are interested, the Atlantis 1/32 Tom Daniel Funny Cars arrived today along with the AMT 1956 Ford Hardtop and the 1957 Chevy Hardtop
  • Those little Funny Cars are very nicely proportioned and make for a fun and easy build.... *PIC*
  • 690 views so far in my group today. *NM*
• Build of the test shot *LINK* *PIC*
• Diggin that! *NM*
• I don't build very many of these but I see my self building a few like I did the 29-30's *NM*
• Glad they exorcized the rat *NM*
  • Kind of wish they would've left it in the kit as an option. Maybe with a different induction setup. *NM*
    • Um, you guys do realize that's the exact same engine and induction as the "Rat Roaster" version, right? *NM*
• The Queen is dead, long live the King. *NM*
  • she did live a good long life being 96 and over 70 years as the Queen *NM*
    • Indeed, but still.....think it as a citizen of the UK and the commonwealth it will feel awkward waking up tomorrow, that she's no longer their queen. *NM*
      • I know, being in Canada it will be King Charles III *NM*
    • I'm sad she didn't reach 100. *NM*
  • The front row seat to history - what a life. *NM*
  • I'm old enough to have remembered her coronation. She represented the UK with class and dignity and will be missed. *NM*
    • Well said, I too am old enough to remember her coronation even though I was 5 at that time..I remember King George, her father.. *NM*
• I'll be getting one to have that DuVall windshield... They've finally captured what the DuVall windshield really looks like... *NM* *PIC*
  • This will prove one excellent part can drive sales of a kit. *NM*
• It's the Stacey David hiboy, reloaded and remixed to take out the cliche bits and make it a better kit
• 1000 Thanks! I read that issue cover to cover a hundred times before it disintegrated! More 1968 trip memories.
  • Post Script: The Suggestion Box
• Much better than the David issue...... *NM*
• What rear suspension does this car have? Does it (or the Rat Roaster it's based on) have a buggy spring? I don't have a RR to look at. *NM*
  • No buggy spring, it appears the same as all the other Revell '32s. Air bags, shocks and triangulated ladder bars, *NM*
    • Well, at least that's what is in the RR and the Dan Fink car. *NM*
    • Thanks! *NM*