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• Steve Milberry: If I email you OTB, could you please give me the online source of Revell-Germany's Chrome? *NM*
• If you like Industrial Age Machines....... *LINK* *PIC*
  • One of the British magazines "Old Glory" I subscribe covers those engines along with a lot of other steam powered transportation. *NM*
  • I wonder if Steam Punks throw parties there at night?? ;^) *NM*
• Uh huh... *NM* *LINK*
  • "This could open up a whole new field of politics-themed automotive kit-building". No, please, no. I come here to escape such things. *NM*
    • I think that would be more History Themed. *NM*
  • That’s a pretty funny article. But isn’t that kit’s engine a Cadillac ? *NM*
    • THe author has a habit of trying to be super clever. *NM*
• These came today! Thanks for the quick delivery. Now if I could only buil them as fast as you deliver them I wouldn’t have over a thousand downstairs 😀 *NM*
• My result with Revell Chrome Spray...PIC.... *PIC*
  • It looks good! *NM*
    • Thanks ! *NM*
  • Nice! Will it hold up to handling? Also, where did you get the 4 spoke Cragars? Thx *NM*
    • I sat them in my window sill , where it caught the sun from 1-5 pm for several days.. I let the blue enamel dry for about a week. The chrome seemed to had fully cured in about three days. The base resin wheels were from Scenes Unlimited but I believe they are gone now ? *NM*
  • Billy, if I email you OTB, can you tell me the source, please? *NM*
    • Unfortunately I have no useful information . I bought it months ago at a local hobby shop on a whim , it was the only can . I have not found any since . The big on line store had some , but postage was near triple digits .I tried direct , but seems it can't be shipped to USA *NM*
  • Cool deal Billy, thanks for sharing! I think the blue first is smart because a lot show chrome has a bluish hue to it! *NM*
    • Thanks Jacky ! I read an article once stating exactly what you said. A gloss blue base coat followed by the chrome overcoat will appear better than over gloss black . I have tried both and prefer blue. *NM*
• Harry Bentley Bradley passed away
  • I remember reading that he worked on the design of the 1967 Chevrolet C10 and was adamant that the rear window keep its trapezoidal shape and not have rounded corners... RIP Mr. Bradley, loved your work... *NM* *PIC*
    • Mr. Bradley was reportedly pretty upset when GM made the leading edge of the hood more upright in 1969. *NM*
      • Other than that and the grille, GM didn't mess with that truck. Bradley had to know that some minor tweaks would be needed over a six-model-year styling cycle *NM*
  • His design style was superb. He will be missed *NM* *PIC*
    • That is NICE!! *NM*
    • On the other hand.... *NM* *PIC*
  • You can see many examples of his work at link below... *NM* *LINK*
    • Some hits and misses IMHO. *NM*
• Frank, Mario, and myself made our way up to Bloomington, Minnesota, on Sunday, for the the 25th annual NNL North... Had a great time catching up with the Minnesota Gang, not to mention everybody else, and checking out all of the VERY cool models on display!!! *PICS * *LINK*
  • WOW!! So many awesome models! *NM*
  • Thanks for the picture show. Looks like great fun. *NM*
  • Oh my goodness gracious!!! Marty, I think you just outdid yourself with these NNL 'Pics"!! Now, you guys are gonna hate me(maybe get a "contract" out on me, BUT,MY OPINION I have NEVER liked BMF!! Looks like Reynolds Wrap, to me!! Example? The GORGEOUS Revell '53 customized
    • That's what BMF looks like when it's not properly burnished down. *NM*
      • To me anyhoo, that just made me say, DAMN!! All that work THEN, BMF!! ARRRGH!!! Gorgeous, otherwise. *NM*
        • Yeah, kinda ruined it I guess. *NM*
      • Or maybe the surface underneath was not smooth? *NM*
        • Exactly. Tim Boyd has warned about this. I've also had the same experiences--found it out the hard way. *NM*
    • IMHO - It's really not the product, it's the process - technique, practiced application, effort. It's just like paint - same product can result in a glassy smooth, perfect finish or orange peel. Same product, different execution. *NM*
      • Best approach (IMHO) is to start with the tougher parts first (corners, recesses, molded-in windshield wipers) then do the easy stuff. And, put the thing down and come back later if you start rushing the work *NM*
  • Some imaginative and great builds there *NM*
  • Good to see Kirby Hughes' latest, miss seeing his stuff here on the Board *NM*
  • You guys know how to live! Thanks *NM*
  • Does anybody know what kit has the intake/manifold that is on the dark blue Shelby GT350? I've seen it on several models but haven't found the kit it comes from, yet. *NM*
    • Real hard to see exactly what it is. Is it 4 Webers on a small block Ford? I might have one in resin. LMK if that is what you are looking for. *NM*
    • Where is the pic you refer to?.......AMT's 289 Cobra has a quad Weber intake & carbs as has the IMC/Testors/Lindberg Cougar 11. *NM*
      • Image 6797 in Marty's fotki link.
        • Thanks everyone...provided some insight on where to find what I'm looking for. *NM*
      • Yes the AMT Cobra and Cougar ll are the only kits I could find with the arrangement in photo. The original AMT '66 Mustang GT had 4 webers arranged differently. *NM*
        • The Sunny Cobra also has Weber arrangement like the photo. There are probably 3D or resin examples also available. *NM*
  • Marty, you out done yourself..You took pix of every model there it seems..Sorry to have missed seeing you guys but hoping for next year.. *NM*
  • Great pics! I'm wondering if the '69 Buick Skylark (IMG 6732 to 6734) is a 3D print. *NM*
    • There is/was a resin body donw about ten or so years ago. Forgot who did it. *NM*
  • Who drove?? *NM*
• So Matt/Dawn, do you guys have some kind of "in" with USPS? I ordered Saturday and got it today. Huh? (Oh, and the doggies appreciated the cookies.) *NM*
  • We know people who "know" people.... 😉 *NM*
    • Cool!! *NM*
    • Send them down here to my local post office, please. *NM*
• How 'bout some opinions? What's the best detailed 1/25 396, 427, 454 GM engine? *NM*
  • I like the 427 from the Revell 67 Corvette. Used it on a few cars. *NM*
    • I concur. *PIC*
  • Here's that 427 in progress: *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: Here's that 427 in progress, and here it is stuffed into my '64 Chevelle: *NM* *PIC*
    • Looks like its the same one in all the later ('69?) big block Monogram/Revell 'vettes too. *NM*
• I just love them days..... Knowing what kind of car and getting up close to the cars. *NM*
• I'm trying to have this Nova done for the CAMS show this coming weekend. Wish me luck! *NM* *PIC*
  • Looks like you might have to take a day off work to pull this one off for Saturday morning, Steve. I couldn't get that finished up if I had a month. *NM*
    • Depends on what your idea of finished is. I just have to detail the trim, set the glass, build front and rear suspensions, exhaust, plumbing, rad support, detail all trim, etc. No problem at all...... LOL *NM*
  • Darn it all... I was all gung-ho to go to the CAMS show on Saturday, even made arrangements with my buddy to go with me THEN I remembered I have to go to a cousin's wedding on that same day... Bummer... *NM*
  • Good Luck! Good Big Luck! *NM*
  • I sure do like it so far, looks great! *NM*
• Here's a couple more pics of my chrome test , , [PICS]
  • hot diggity dog thats nice stuff! *NM*
  • That looks good, but as much as that stuff costs, are you sure you wanna use it up on a chassis? *NM*
    • I got a lot of questions about using it over black so I sprayed a couple things as examples. Not something I'd usually do. *NM*
  • Looks great Steve, thanks for doing this for us. After it's dry/gassed out, could you possibly tell us how durable it is when handled? I wonder if it gets dull like Molotow does when it's handled. *NM*
    • That's my main concern too, durability. Steve's results and others I've seen elswhere speak for themselves as far as the look. I'm hoping baking it in the dehydrator does the trick. *NM*
      • I've tried everything. Dehydrator, waiting a month, etc. Not very durable. *NM*
• Start of a new project. A little different for me , , , [PICS]
  • what's the theme? blown street machine? *NM*
    • Yea, kinda like what we used to build back in the '90s. ,,, but no pastels or neon. LOL *NM*
      • I'd be up for a buddy build. I'm sure I could find something...... *NM*
        • If we're gonna do it like we did back in the '90s, we're gonna need a porch , , , and alcohol. LOL *NM*
          • Fortunatley I have both. *NM*
            • '-)) *NM*
  • I recall one with a tunnel ramm3ed Hemi out at the Top Enders in the early 80s
• SCORED SOME FANTASTIC... kits this past Wednesday. SCORED GOOD. PIX and thanks for looking.
  • Ya know, sometimes I just really dislike you Frank...... Ya could-a called and invited me! (LOL) *NM*
    • You were working! ....... Oh sorry but I did have a few minutes to waste. *NM*
  • Those '40 Fords? Bring them to "PAPA"!! Eeeeeha!! *NM*
    • How many you need Boomer? *NM*
      • Need? ZERO!! Want? A couple more wouldn't hurt. L.O.L. *NM*
    • I'd trade 2 or 3 AMT 39/40 Ford kits for that JoHan 64 Caddy.........whatdya reckon Boomer?........lol. *NM*
      • Nah. My late father-n-law, and his rich brother(late), drove me nuts about Cadillacs!! I finaly told both, "I wouldn't have a Cadillac in my garage, if I had room for a steamboat"!! Never heard another word. Oh,and the father-n-law's rich brother had an Excaliber. Made the
        • Here I was(1961/'62) wtith a new wife, punpin' gas(Texaco), 6 days, and two nights, a week for $55.00, and, found out the wife's rich uncle owned half the town(so to speak), Marty's town of Dixon, ILL. My wife was his favorite niece, by the way, and our car was a '53
  • Frank, what's "walking around money? Don't think I have any of that.😎 *NM*
    • Depends... My walking around is about $10 on payday *NM*
  • I use 100% mineral spirits which softens glue. Leaves a scar but hopefully in a hidden area. *NM*
  • Great score and definitely found a good home *NM*
  • Re: Wonderful score!,i'm sure you will make fantastic builds from all of them!! *NM*
  • Umm, nice haul. You got some nice kits there. *NM*
• I'll be there. Should be a great turn out! *NM*
• NEED SOURCE: aftermarket 1/25th battery, I've got the MCG multi-media Delco kit, some old R n D unique white metal ones, Look Out Model Product resin ones. None of these are workable. Don't want to rob a 12 volt from a kit. *NM*
  • Yes, I know, they're not that hard to scratch. Arthritis & tendonitis limit my fingers anymore. *NM*
  • HEY! Who you callin OLD?? LOL *NM*
    • I figgered that'd pull you out, Dave. Make you a deal: I'll take it back if you make me some more of your white metal spark plugs, OK????? *NM*
• Matt/Dawn, ordered late Thurs. night, arrived today at 1400 hours. Eeeeeha! Keep up the good work! *NM*
• GSL 1987--CUCV *PIC*
  • Much better looking the second time around. *NM*
  • They both look good to me. *NM*
  • WHAT TRUCK? LOL you know what I mean. *NM*
• C-R-A-G-A-R, a combination of Craney and Gartz *NM*
  • Yeah, but no matter how you spell it, it spells cool! and everyone around here always said Cragrrr anyway! *NM*
• First class all the way! *NM*
• Thank you all for keeping us safe! *NM*
• I think we know one who’ll be there. 😀 *NM*
• On the bench and need opinions. PICs Too much, not enough or start over with the weathering?
  • I like it!!! The trailer deck is great.......I might make the trailer metal sides a little more subtle. *NM*
    • Agreed! *NM*
  • To me, weathering, a little bit goes a long way. UNLESS, that "rig" is gonna be abandoned. Just my opinion, nothin' personal. By the way: My FIRST comment on a Message Board member's model, after all these years. Hope you're not offended. *NM*
    • Not offended at all. I want positive and negative comments. If all we positive I would think everyone is just bsing me. *NM*
  • I like it Terry. *NM*
    • Thank you, sir! *NM*
  • Terry, I think you've done enough--anymore may be too much. The weathered planks on the bed are outstanding! *NM*
    • Thank you. I am very pleased with the bed. *NM*
      • I really like the barrel stains on the trailer looks so real. *NM*
        • Thanks, easy and effective. *NM*
  • The bed of the trailer looks about right. But the tractor not so much. I'd scrap it and look for another. Jus' sayin'. *NM*
    • I wouldn't scrap it. Since you're painting with flats, there's a lot you can do with that truck cab.
      • *PICS* above. *NM*
      • At first I read it as "scrape" it. Not going to do that but maybe scrap it. Ok that's not as drastic and tossing it. *NM*
    • Id does depend on the ultimate goal for the model. If it is still to be an operating piece I go with what I said. If it is to be consigned to the scrap yard, then yes, leave it the way it is. *NM*
      • I'm on the fence about how bad it should be. I guess that is a decision I should have made at the begining. *NM*
    • Well, this is a kit that I got cheap and it was missing a lot of pieces so I'm not going to do a lot more to it but I do agree the body is a little to much so I might remove some of the rust. *NM*
  • Freeze. Perfect. Next! *NM*
  • Really good job. The barrel rings on the planks are outstanding for realism. Only critique I have is the green door hinges, and inner wheel hubs. I would rust them as well. Great job so far. *NM*
    • I'm waiting until I have the doors mounted and the hinges are aligned ok and then I will weather them. I don't want them to get stuck open or closed. *NM*
  • Overall think it’s fantastic, my only critique (and it may be the photo), the cab clearance lights look too nice/clean as compared to the rest of the cab *NM*
    • I'll do a final check on the chrome and make sure it looks right. *NM*
  • how about bolt heads on the bed wood?? *NM*
    • Cool idea, thanks! *NM*
• Sure, you can send stuff out. But you have to gather up all the parts well ahead of time, to make it worth it you have to fill the rack. This paint can be used if you mess something up, or just have one piece you need to chrome. Nothing wrong with having options. *NM*
• Thanks for getting that 70 wildcat in! I just ordered one. *NM*
• Dang, this Bel Air is gonna look sharp and ready to cruise. Did you say what motor you're going with? Any thoughts of an AOD? *NM*
  • 502 big block and the 4L85E transmission *NM*
• John K. Dezan, I sent you an email. *NM*
  • Which I replied to about an hour ago.. *NM*
    • Thank you *NM*
• 35 photos that I took at todays RTS Expo NNL-style show and swap meet in Taunton, Massachusetts today...*PIC* and *LINK*
  • Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Great pics! I was there vending and had a great day! *NM*
  • Nice assortment of models and great pictures, thank you for sharing! *NM*
  • Thanks John posting the pics. *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Great stuff ..... Love the Puerto Rican flag on the spoilers. The ones that know me should know why. *NM*
• Waaaaahhh, I didn't make the cut again (not really). Fun story about that... *PIC*
• AMT Vicky. *PICS*
  • Did the bumpers dissapear along the way, or what? I just bought one to build. *NM*
  • I'd have to say, especially if it's the only time you ever chopped a top... WOW! Nicely done! *NM*
    • That’s a perfect chop And love the patina, never to late to build that diorama either! *NM*
  • I like it! Has a very cool look to it. *NM*
  • Two words....... That's awesome!! *NM*
  • It looks so cool, great stance and the chop is just right, nice as is! *NM*
  • Chop is perfect, would be a great resin subject. Stance is as "tough as a bus station steak"
  • I have nothing to say except what everybody said. *NM*
• Agree, Cragar SS wheels are a beautiful addition to any car, 15x10's with 15x7's or 8's and you'll have me won too.......lol. *NM*
• So what kit would offer a dual quad intake, and headers that could fit this engine?? *NM*
  • A bunch of AMT mid/late Sixties Ford kits have intakes ('65 and '66 Galaxies, '68 Shelby GT500). Headers are another matter, finding them to fit that engine in a '32 Ford might be tough *NM*
• O.T. Kinda figured out my "slump." Really nice weather(after a long winter), I do yard work, and "putts" in the garage. PLUS, WCSB(Women's College Softball), Regionals ,then, WCWS(Women's College World Series). I do not watch pro sports of any kind. *NM*
• IMO, i don't care what design, what cost, or what size, there has never been nor will ever be a better looking or more universal wheel than the Crager S/S wheel *NM*
  • I'm the opposite. I think the Cragar is the most over used, ugly wheel design if all time. *NM*
    • While you may personally think its ugly, there's a reason its over used....... *NM*
• When you say heating I hope you mean with very hot water... Straightening... Then cooling under cold water... *NM*
  • I believe some here use hair driers, which I am planning to use. *NM*
    • Resin gets pliable in a narrow window
      • That's why I think hot water is safer... *NM*
• What color? Tamiya makes several clear color sprays that may could work (green, red, blue, yellow, orange) *NM*
  • Thanks. I have those sprays but to spray the inside of the very round bubble I will need to decant the paint. No issue, I use a straw as I have successfully for years. Just thought there might be another way. *NM*
    • I use Tamiya clear green mixed with future floor wax brush painted on windows *NM*
    • They make them as bottled acrylics too. *NM*
      • Thanks. I find them a bit grainy if that is the right word to describe finish.
        • I don’t know if it’s the right word but I know what you mean. *NM*
• Tunnel ram and dual quads, supercharger, EFI, or a single 4 barrel? I'm just curious, but am also glad you went FoMoCo instead of the usual SB Chevy. Maybe you should consider a BBF, like a 429 with a C6. Never too late to change it! 😁 *NM*
  • I plan on running a hood so SBF, nice med rise 4bbl. The car is so light more than enough.....
• I have a can on the way and plan on hitting some spoons with them -
  • You wouldn't want the Shelby wheels chromed anyway, as I don't think they ever were originally. *NM*
• Thanks Tim,, was so busy helping with model placement that I missed you. Two of my models made your album! *NM*
• Wish I lived closer to you. I would help you with the move. Is your back holding up? *NM*
  • My knees are the biggest problem. Also working 10 hours a day, it's somewhat difficult to find the time and energy. *NM*
  • I've offered several times BUT NOOOO!..... I think he's hidding his projects from me. *NM*
    • 🤣🤣🤣🤣 *NM*
    • Oh, I see. Now tell us how does this makes you feel. Come on now, do tell. *NM*
• All the suggested or possible clear "paints" add stifness/thickness to the decals, making them more difficult to apply. Also acts as a barrier to any setting solutions you might want to use. If you use the Badger film I suggested above, you won't have any of thses problems. *NM*
• Boiling water (212°F) will either melt or destroy styrene. The least it'll do is distort it. Did anyone ever actually try this method? *NM*
  • Yeah after reading it that seemed not good. *NM*
• The go kart in 0363 & 0364 is just too cool for words. Thanks for all your PIX, Tim. *NM*
• I don't build these, but I sure enjoy the PIX. Thanks, Crime Dog. *NM*
• Thanks Tim,, was so busy helping with model placement that I missed you. Two of my models made your album! *NM*