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• Just finished the AMT 1/43 Ford Coupe...
  • Close to Washington Blue...miss the Model Master paints... *NM*
• I have applied it over multiple colors of bare plastic and it just works. I didn't hold any side by side, but don't see any difference in shine in the case. *NM*
• I hope Round2 can find the tooling and dust it off and gives some of those old Funny Car kits....... *PIC*
  • I LIKE IT!!! *NM*
  • I don't know what more R2 may have, but Atlantis looks to have some more drag stuff in thier future. *NM*
• Kinda OT--did a little cruisin' today. *PIC*
  • Beautiful day too!! *NM*
  • Took the top down this morning on the CLK and cruised for about an 1 hour. Beautiful day here as well. *NM*
    • Actually took it down for the winter wash before I put it away. *NM*
  • Man, that wagon really trips my trigger. 😁 *NM*
  • Ever thought of immortalizing the wagon in 1:25 scale? *NM*
• Thanks guys for the congratulatory comments, encouragement and pats on the back about my quitting smoking. You guys are great. *NM*
  • Scott I'm so glad for you... Years ago my friend Dave quit and saved his money after a year he had enough monies to take a trip to Europe along with a little regular monies to spend a few months there. Dating myself this was around mid-70's *NM*
  • Smoking can cause a lot of health problems. It also makes everthing smell of smoke in the house. I bought an opened kit once that smelled like smoke. Congrats on quitting Scott! *NM*
• I like to make a long weekend out of a trip, so this year we are looking at stopping at the Smithsonian for a few days on the way to NJ...
  • We drove out to DC back in 2015 and spent a couple days at the Smithsonian. If you have the time, go to Udvar-Hazy *NM*
• Dodge Dart Max Wedge 3-speed reference pics from BaT *LINK*
• One of the best yet least known drag racing kits ever produced.... *LINK* *PIC*
  • Looks great Tim!! *NM*
  • Thanks for the building tips. *NM*
  • Nice Buildup, Tim!
  • I agree 100% with your assessment of this kit, Tim.... I have fond memories of building, one of the originals, as a teen, way back in the. Think that I still have the body in what remains of my parts stash. *PIC*
  • Great look at a kit taken for granted... Everything said here is dead on. Funny this kit is so useful for plenty of other ideas, I bet I've built 25 of these only having built box art type cars once each the rest were used with other bodies. Great work TB. *NM*
  • Great review Tim, BTW the 2004 Bantam Blast & I expect the new kit also includes the Hilborn 4pot & scoop as well as the Enderle hat plus both WW Borsch large wing & the BB small wing...haven't seen the new issue here in Oz yet but I need one to sit a Topolino body onto..lol *NM*
    • Andy, the extra engine parts are in there, but not the WWB airfoil....best....TBfiriss *NM*
  • Great review Tim! I picked up this kit from our host last week. *NM*
  • Great info. Thanks Tim. Although I have two unbuilt 2004 issues, I'll have to get this one now. *NM*
  • I built one of those Bantam Blast kits right after it's 2004 re-issue....... *PIC*
    • Gorgeous! *NM*
• Okay, so the packing is finally getting to me - vintage part mooch inside
  • Oh man done that.... Just after I retired in the first 6 years I moved 5 times... so image moving 500 built-ups plus the unbuilt. Good part about moving my unbuilt is that I cut down my boxes to 2 1/4 for sake of room and stacking. Man I feel for you. *NM*
  • There is a POSSIBILITY that I might have one...BUT...I won't know for sure for awhile. It is NOT mint however. I know that. Send me an email so I have it to remind me to look!. *NM*
• Mini Brainstorm: How would the Lindberg / Ex PSM "71 Mustang" work as a parts donor for the upcoming Mach Won body?
  • I'd just use the current MPC/AMT '69 kit for parts. As you know, Bob, I have some recent experience with the AMT '70. ;-) *NM*
    • Strikes me a touch undersized... Guess we will see when the kit is out. *NM*
      • That's what everyone says but , , , ,
• I go to lots of shows while I still can. Big part of the hobby for me - your results may vary! *NM*
  • This year I’ve done seven shows between the UP and northern Illinois. I’ve also gotten more involved in the Milwaukee club and have gone to quite a few of their meetings as well as nearly all of our club’s meetings and a couple of our neighboring club’s meetings.
• Well, I thought about it. After I got home from work, I started to clean up my work bench like I do after I finish a build and I was getting new clean water for my bowl that is always on my bench and decided to get warm water and put some decals on the modified. PICs
  • Much better. *NM*
    • Agreed! *NM*
  • Definitely makes it pop as compared to the straight black from your earlier post.... Nicely done! *NM*
    • Thanks! *NM*
  • Brings it to life. Nice! *NM*
    • It really does! *NM*
  • Much better! Looks more ready for business. Sponsors are happier too. *NM*
    • Gotta keep those sponsors happy! *NM*
  • Yes, that really helps break up the Black! Looks great. *NM*
• Would anyone have a copy of Car Craft July 1974? *PIC*
  • I'd buy BOTH of those cars for those prices nowadays! *NM*
  • I have just about every Car Craft from April 61 along with many earlier ones . . .
    • Thanks, Gary, I appreciate it! *NM*
• On the bench.......model, not auto but related....... *PIC*
  • Other end upright.......... *NM* *PIC*
    • Nice start *NM*
  • Nice work so far. Has a very realistic metal sheen to it. *NM*
  • Cool, Dave. Good modeling/scratching is always worth seeing, auto or not. *NM*
  • I do not know if you're working from pics of an existing facility or how much more building you plan on, but I am guessing OSHA and/or the workers union would require handrails on both sides of the staircase and depending on its upper level platform usage perhaps there, too? *NM*
    • It is a facility built in early 1950's.........
• I have gone to model contest in or around Indianapolis abourt 5½ hours away, but I also have family in the Indianapolis area. *NM*
• Got this message when I went to view a video on You Tube . It looks like you may be using an ad blocker. Video playback is blocked unless YouTube is allowlisted or the ad blocker is disabled. Where do I disable my Ad Blocker? *NM*
  • Depends on your Adblocker. I use Ad Blocker Plus in Chrome...
• Update on the Missing Link Bronco (the Bronco II) *PIX*
  • Very ambitious project ! It's looking good. ! *NM*
• Finished, yes finished, never want to think about it again. The most frustrating build I have done in years. I don't know if it was the kit or my inability to build a good model but I am so glad it is done. PICs
  • Looks great to me. I've read your type of experience on this model and others that say they really enjoyed it. Afraid to start one. *NM*
    • I think my biggest problem is I am too impatience and I don't test fit as much as I should. If you do build one, make sure the chassis is aliegned correctly. That was my downfall. *NM*
  • Terry,I struggled through one myself.It's not you or me,it's the kit. *NM*
  • Looks great Terry, I know it's a finicky kit with tight tolerances but us short trackers have needed this type of race car a long time! *NM*
    • You are so right! I was ecstatic when I heard about it. As much as I hate it now, I will probably do another one very soon. *NM*
  • Aside from the 50 or so sponsorship decals, looks fine. Nice work. *NM*
    • Thanks, check up the board. I went back and did some decals. *NM*
  • I hear ya loud & clear, Terry. Got shelves full of frustration... *NM*
    • I try to sell off my frustrating kits and builds. Out of sight kinda thing. *NM*
  • Looks good. Tamiya kits can be like that, and the Accurate Miniatures Corvette was like that when I built one ----
    • I've never had an issue with the Tamiya kits I've done but most have been curbside. Now the AM kits. I finished a Corvette but never completed the McLaren. I did steal the engine out of it and put it in a 32 Ford drag car. That was cool. *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*
  • I was building an old camaro body - aptly named EL Diablo ..... LOL *PIC*
• 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*
  • I enjoyed Boomers posts even more the older I got! He always reminded me as being like the gentleman that was part of the old John Boy and Billy show on radio! I can't remember his name on the show but he said he was an old grumpy carmungen but he had a caring side really! *NM*
  • Very sorry to hear that, RIP Boomer *NM*
• Going by their types voices I thought they were much taller.............lol. *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*
  • I am a big fan of Tamiya TS6, Matt and TS29 Semi, depending on how much sheen you are after *NM*
  • I agree with both Dave and Len. I use them both. *NM*
  • I also use Tamiya--good stuff. Vallejo & Gunze offer an even better option. They're thinner--don't hide detail, lay down beautifully in thin coats--1 or 2 passes. *NM*
  • Late to the show, but both Krylon Satin Black and Rustoleum Canyon Black both do well, Rustoleum's more of a sheen than the Krylon--great for chassis, engine compartments, and vinyl *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
  • Had a Volare' Road Runner w/T-Tops as a company car in the same color. Memories *NM*
  • That Dodge Power Wagon brought back memories...my older brother had one, I drove it several times...loved it! *NM*
  • I want that Dodge pickup - wow *NM*
• 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*
      • That too of course.... *NM*
  • Good for You Scott. I'm proud of you. Hang tough and don't give in. *NM*
  • Re: Great hang in there *NM*
  • I smoked on and off thru college and early work years... then...
  • Good man Scott!! *NM*
  • Congratulations on kicking the addiction. Now we get to enjoy your great models for many years to come *NM*
  • Great for qiutting and sticking with it. I've been 40 yrs smoke free in May. *NM*
  • Way to go Scott!!! *NM*
  • More power to ya! *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*
    • That's the ultra rare 57 dip window Corvette! LOL! Cool pics Marty! *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*
    • Malibu and LeMans. *PIC*
  • Nice Pics Marty! *NM*
  • Always a nice show Marty. Thanks! *NM*
  • Did that Chevy pickup survive the landing? *NM*
    • Surprisingly, yes.... Here is the full sequence... *PICS*
      • Wonder if he had to change his shorts after that. *NM*
        • Doubtful..... World Power Wheelstandimg Championships at Byron .... Things like that are pretty much the norm. *NM*
  • The ladder rig w/rear steering: City of Portland has one--fascinating to watch it "thread" narrow streets... *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*
• 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*
• Greed....simply greed. *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*
• This is just an amazing build, you should be very proud of this one! *NM*
• Looking good Billy, cool conversion! Look forward to seeing it done, I really like Hotwaterhalfdozens so I'll be watching! *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*
  • The real thing on google street view *NM* *LINK*
• 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*
• 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*
• 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*
• 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*
• Tempest Wagon alone is cool, OHC-6 makes it better! Looking forward to further update *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*
• Bob, Let me know if you get any details please. *NM*
  • Ok Rich! *NM*
  • Rich, here are photos of the resin bed cap I have. More crude than I remember. You also have mail!
• So sad. Feels like another piece of Nascar just fading away. *NM*
• Coming along fine. Think you've got a winning build there. *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*
• That would be (about) the only kit they haven't offered in the Coke livery. : ) *NM*