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• RIP Boomer 😢 just seen he passed so sad news *NM*
  • A few of us board regulars went to the visitation before his memorial service... In talking with his family, they mentioned how much he enjoyed this board. *NM*
• The best rattle can satin black paint is......???? *NM*
  • I like Dupli-color semi gloss LAQUER. Maybe a tick to glossy for you but I use it for that. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
• O/T.........today is my 2 year anniversary from when I quit smoking. I smoked for 41 years and loved every minute of it. I still have dreams that I'm still smoking. Health reasons made me quit. I'm saving a TON of money !! *NM*
  • Good for you! *NM*
  • I quit a 2 pack a day habit in 1969... Imagine how much money I've saved.... NOT ONE RED CENT...It all went on model car kits, tools, more tools, magazines, books, more tools, hot rods, did I mention tools??? LOL *NM*
    • Think of it as saved from one unhealthy habit to spend on another more fun habit! ;^) *NM*
  • Good for You Scott. I'm proud of you. Hang tough and don't give in. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Dang It Marty! Like I don't have enough projects, .......Kool stuff, thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • The mid-50s Vette with the Henry J roof is well done! *NM*
    • I thought so too, though if it were mine, I would have opted to chop the top. *NM*
      • I'd've tried using the 'Vette windshield. Still a unique build. *NM*
  • Anyone else think a '78-'81 Malibu would be a cool kit to play with? *NM*
    • If you haven't noticed before, I tend to really like those as well. *NM*
  • Nice Pics Marty! *NM*
  • Always a nice show Marty. Thanks! *NM*
• Any of you guys ever have one of these? *NM* *PIC*
  • I've got one...
    • Great story Mark... I never got one, never even saw one but I've since bought the book "Gas Station - How to make an old gas station diorama"... from modeljunkyard.com *PIC*
  • I had one when I was a kid, a long, long time ago. My dad worked at a Texaco truck stop, so naturally, his son had to have a Texaco station *NM*
  • Don't recall if I had that station but had other Texaco toys because my Dad had stock in Texaco so..... *NM*
  • I had a generic station, by Marx, that was similar to that. Played with it 'til it was practically nothing but dust! *NM*
  • My last grail... but doubt that one is going to surface any time soon *NM*
  • I had two of them one just like the one pictured and the other one I remember it had a curl ramp to get to the parking ramp on the second floor... HMMM maybe it was a city parking ramp, boy that one having hard time with that memory I just remember the curl. *NM*
    • The one that I had, had an elevator to bring the cars up to the parking level. It also had a ramp to roll them back down to the ground level *NM*
      • I had one of the Marx ones when I was a kid. Those are closer to Matchbox/Hot Wheels scale, this one is 1/25 which makes it a sought-after item *NM*
        • The one that I had came with several cars that were roughly 1/32 scale, though the accessories were closed to 1/25 and seemed huge compared to the vehicles. *NM*
  • Got one! Off ebay many moons ago- Shawn Carpenter did cast replacement parts for it, and I have some of those. *NM*
  • If Boomer was around, he would jump on this post and tell you all about when he was a "Texaco Man" . Always had something to add when the station or Buddy L Texaco fuel truck would show up in my Memories from the past photo's. RIP buddy. *NM*
  • Not Texaco, but one from Sears, I think it was "Allstate" brand. *NM*
• Back to work... *PICS*
  • Dang! That's a wild one. *NM*
  • I'm a little mystified as to how those triangular wheel configurations would work. Where's the drive come from? 8^)) *NM*
    • There's a little bit of explanation here--not detailed, but some. Scroll down past the photo of the engine. *NM* *LINK*
    • At 1:33 in this video, there are shots of the wheel mounts rotating. It was all functional. *NM* *LINK*
  • The Dean Jeffries book has a lot of information on the vehicle. *PIC*
• 2013-04-19_20 California Antique Farm Equipment *LINK* *PIC*
  • What a great show! Those 1920's Clectrac crawlers are very interesting, as is the Farmall cotton picker. *NM*
    • Would like to make it again, but don't see it happening. Not even able to do the small local shows right now. Have trouble walking across the road to the mailbox and back. *NM*
• COUPLE OF DAYS AGO... posted a 65 Chevelle AWB/SWB project. Well up on wheels and the rest of it just needing assembly. The only issue is color. PIC and thanks for looking
  • My buddy had one was Canary Yellow...was wicked fast. *NM*
  • In 65-66 Chevy had a really cool "candy" blue color. Tamiya makes a color close to that and it would look great on that! I don't have the number unfortunately *NM*
• Maybe it sounds strange but I can't see spending that much money to go to a model event. The longest drive I've taken is to NNL North in Minneapolis and that was five hours. I just can't see paying for plane tickets and hotel for a model show. Priorities I guess. :D *NM*
  • Re: Maybe it sounds strange but I can't see spending that much money to go to a model event. The longest drive I've taken is to NNL North in Minneapolis and that was five hours. I just can't see paying for plane tickets and hotel for a model show. Priorities I guess. :D
    • Yep. Or at least to what degree you go to enjoy our hobby. While it would be nice to travel to a big model event, I can't justify the expense. *NM*
• I picked up a resin one online a couple years ago but I don't recall where it came from. I could look tonight when I get home to see if I have info on it. *NM*
  • Bob, Let me know if you get any details please. *NM*
    • Ok Rich! *NM*
• Jo-Han
  • need to go off line...... *NM* *PIC*
  • That is what I understand to be true. Hoard Cohen posted some pics of the Detroit show down the board aways......
    • Wasn’t there supposed to be a 3D printed Powell pick up to be released as well? Or, was that a separate thing under Okey? *NM*
      • That would be Okeys project. Not connected with the new company. *NM*
        • Seems to me the files for 3D printing the Powell were stolen or something like that. *NM*
          • I'm told a 3D print demo was stolen from Okey at a recent show. Sad to see the state of the hobby some times... *NM*
            • The JoHan curse it would seem! Despicable if true. *NM*
            • Wouldn't that be pretty easy to replace though ,, just print another one? *NM*
• Chipping away at this for over two years , 1966 Tempest Wagon OHC 6 ...PIC....
  • This is nice! I like how you have expertly combined the two and used an not-seen-often engine. Keep up the good work! *NM*
    • Thanks ! Looked like this before the body lines were blended . Had to see if I could tackle this before preceeding further , July 2021....PIC....
  • Re:VERY cool build looking forward to more ! *NM*
    • I hope I will have more progress to post in the near future ! *NM*
  • Reeally looks great - how is the interior *NM*
    • Apologize for the poor pic but interior is getting there .....PIC....
      • Coming along fine. Think you've got a winning build there. *NM*
      • This is just an amazing build, you should be very proud of this one! *NM*
  • That is sweet & clean, Billy. *NM*
    • Thanks ! I hope I can pull it all together . *NM*
  • Very cool Billy! I've had plans to do one of those for a while though I will likely keep my hood intact or possibly a flat one! *NM*
    • As my luck usually goes , someone will 3D print one before I can get completed ! I am shooting for March completion date , I want to enter it in a show...Although it has already took a 1rst place in Primer / Under Construction Catagory ! *NM*
      • Good luck! I might have to start on mine sometime soon! *NM*
  • Tempest Wagon alone is cool, OHC-6 makes it better! Looking forward to further update *NM*
  • Looking good Billy, cool conversion! Look forward to seeing it done, I really like Hotwaterhalfdozens so I'll be watching! *NM*
• Winston Cup Museum closing. *NM* *LINK*
  • It sucks but maybe they shouldn't have been selling Winston Cup merch during all star weekend at N. Wilmesboro. *NM*
  • So sad. Feels like another piece of Nascar just fading away. *NM*
  • Greed....simply greed. *NM*
• Jack, when you are replying to a post you can highlight and delete the Subject box text and start your post there. The indentions indicate which post your are responding to. It shows the direction of your response and short messages can be read without opening, as *NM*
  • Oops! *you are* not your are, LOL: Choppy editing to fit it all in the subject box got some stuff scrambled around. Missed that one in Preview. *NM*
• That is from Perry's Resin. I bought it at a DAAM show many years ago. I don't know if he is still casting. *NM*
• Piece of Evergreen strip styrene, say .020" square...replace the whole thing, sharper than before *NM*
• Don't need a base. I've sprayed over plastic (white, orange, black) & primer. Doesn't matter. BUT, nozzle & psi are NOT like other hobby sprays. Higher pressure--hold can a foot away and make very quick passes. *NM*
  • It'll turn chrome right before your eyes. Watch it level out--add more passes until you get a smooth finish--real easy to apply, I think. (reacts a lot like Testors enamels. IMHO) *NM*
• I meant to ask first: As small as the models are, what do builders use to light up their models? *NM*
  • There are LED light kits made for the Sci-Fi market which can be adapted for model car use. *NM*
  • I buy led lights from a company called Evans Designs. Very good quality items. *NM*
    • Correction. It's Evan, no "s". *NM*
  • Micro Mark has been carrying lighting & camera kits for HO for years.kit *NM*
• I noticed in the Detroit coverage that some of the models have working lights. They look really cool when on display. If Round2 were to offer a light up kit for model cars, would any of you buy them? *NM*
  • Round2 makes lighting kits for a few of their Star Trek kits. Sold separately from the kits.
    • Sorry I did the picture wrong - *NM* *PIC*
    • To do this, a model would need a battery box, battery, switch, wiring, and the lights. You say led lights come in small sizes. What size should I look for headlights and taillights? *NM*
      • I would make the battery (power source) external. That's a lot less work.
  • I am reminded of the 64 era headlights for AMT Galaxies and Impalss
    • We flirted with it as an aftermarket product - but a lot of the project is out of our wheelhouse. Would be fun to experiment, tho, I remember doing an Impala kit with my dad, and being fascinated that it worked all lit up
      • If they offered it in a separate parts pack, I’d buy one. Round2 could offer that feature in a special release ‘64 Impala kit at a slightly higher price point. Heck, combine it with a Coca Cola release to save money. *NM*
        • That would be (about) the only kit they haven't offered in the Coke livery. : ) *NM*
  • I've seen lights added to models, and it's tough to get the look right. Brightness, color temperature, etc. can be tricky to look "scale". *NM*
• My photos from the DAAM Detroit Show *LINK*
  • Seeing your models in person just blows away the images of them on line. Glad you were there. *NM*
    • Thanks! *NM*
  • That must have been a great time. That diorama of the utility crew working on a high line is pretty authentic and very well done! *NM*
    • Brandon Hoffman is the builder. There are details all over the diorama. *NM*
  • Excellent show coverage. I like the pictures that show the over all venue vibe *NM*
• The trailer is in the picture. *NM*
• As I’ve said elsewhere, I hope to. *NM*
• There were a bunch of modern tool "Mueller era" kits, '41 Ford Woody, '55-57 Chevy Pickups, 57 Chevy Belair, 57 Chrysler 300, '58 Belvedere, '60 Chevy Pickup, '62 Bel Air and Impala, "66 Riviera, '70 1/2 Camaro and I'm probably forgetting some others. *NM*
  • '71 Duster 340 and the '71 Charger R/T are two more. *NM*
    • Didn't see the Edsel mentioned, but it's in there. To me, the 300-C is the real standout - it builds up beautifully
      • Right, the '58 Edsel and so are the '66 Nova, Fairlane and '67 Cyclone. *NM*
  • Also the '68 El Camino and the '70 Monte Carlo *NM*
  • Thanks, that's a great list. I've done a few of them and remember them to be excellent. I guess I have a lot of options. Thanks again. *NM*
• Hmm... That suggests the method for the '61 Chevy metal spear with a white stripe might be paint the body, then the stripe, then BMF it, then trim the outer and inner edges of the perimeter metal? That could give clean edges for both colors. Thanks for the idea! *NM*
• The 62 Thunderbird, 66 Olds 442, 67 Impala, are some. *NM*
  • Thanks, I built the T Bird when it first came out and did the Impala last years so it looks like the Olds is it. I had a basic 67 Cutlass and always liked that body style so I think I am inspired. Thanks again. *NM*
    • There is a '67 Cutlass 442 Lindberg kit out there if you want to do a replica. It has the different grille/headlights, taillights and side trim configurations. I do not know how compatible the AMT '66 kits would be with it for the chassis and engine. Anyone done that? See *NM* *PIC*
      • I wouldn't bother swapping the chassis. The '67 442 chassis is almost a clone of the AMT '66 Chevelle kit and real close to the '66 442 too. Not worth the effort and nothing to be gained. *NM*
        • That should say a copy of the AMT '67 Chevelle chassis. *NM*
          • AMT '67 Chevelle (stock) is an excellent, overlooked kit IMO, probably the best donor for an annual kit A-Body GM
      • My 67 was a 4 dr and I would build one if there was a kit out there but I'm not interested in doing all the conversion work. I'd be happy with any version of a 66 or 67.. *NM*
    • AMT just recently reissued the 67 442 that was originally the Lindberg kit. Matt and Dawn have them in stock. *NM*
      • Cool, I did not know either of those things. Did they tweak the kit or is it a straight repop? *NM*
        • I do not know. Perhaps Steve or someone else on the board can answer. *NM*
        • Bill as far as I can tell it's a straight reissue. It has some nice detail but parts fit is a bit fiddly and the wheelbase is off just a bit. Here's one I just finished a few weeks ago.
          • Sharp build! Thanks for the info. I hope your planned next 442s turn out as well this one. Will make a nice group display. *NM*
          • Maybe after the '67 hardtop and '67 post a '67 convertible by kit bashing one with the '66 convertible for the '67 442 set? Maybe even add a '67 Hurst Hairy Olds? Sorry, but I had to ask. LOL! *NM*
            • Ha, sure! I think I do have the HHO kit too. It's been quite an Oldsmobile year for me - I've built five '64 kits, two converts, two ht's and one land speed racer.. *NM*
              • Hot Rod Mag had a very thorough story on HHO; bet you could get close enough with a decent size JoHan junkyard *NM*
                • I was reminded of this '68 Cutlass built by Hurst. Good use for that Californian kit perhaps? *NM* *LINK*
• Uh, yeah.. I do have a name... gimmie a minute... (But seriously, who are these two guys?) *NM*
  • Tim Boyd and Cliff Read *NM*
    • Tim Boyd left and Cliff Read right? *NM*
      • Yes. *NM*
        • Thank you. *NM*
    • Going by their types voices I thought they were much taller.............lol. *NM*
• Terrific pics and show coverage. Thanks for sharing! *NM*