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• I went to the hardware store the other day and saw this in the parking lot. One of my favorite cars in my favorite color for these cars. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Cool, a '71 Super Beetle, my first brand new car. First thing was put mags and fat tires on it. Got a ticket cause the rear tires stuck out beyond the fenders! *NM*
• Funny antecdote regarding Mustang Mach Won. I provided instructions & decal scans for original Y729 to Drastic Plastic years ago. Now I can't find my kit. *NM*
  • This is an age thing... Right? *NM*
    • I keep pretty good records of boxes where kits are stored. I think it's a case of moving to another box without updating my spreadsheet. DUH!!! *NM*
      • One of those 4AM thoughts when you can't get back to sleep... arrgh *NM*
• Someone in California is selling 6 Yellow Pinto wagons for 16 grand each *NM* *LINK*
  • I'm curious...will they sell as a group? Sounds a bit high. *NM*
• '49 for 4-9...pics
  • Very sweet looking build. *NM*
• '49 for 4-9. *PICS*
  • Great looking Woody. Nice job. *NM*
  • Mod Squad! Sure wish Revell would bring the Merc woody out again. *NM*
• '49 PIX
  • Wow! Trippy looking custom. Nice job. *NM*
• Body is untouched from the annual. F/R roll pans were removed from the annual chassis and added to the FC parts tree
  • ...another minor touch for realism would be to lengthen the lower front slot toward the marker light to match the angle. *NM*
    • Yep - and clean up the closed off rear 1/4 where the scoop was on the '69
• '49 *PIC*
  • Cool looking build and background. Very subtle. Nice job. *NM*
  • Nice one! *NM*
• A day late. Here is my #48. .......... *PICS* .....
  • Very nice, Scott.... Nobody does vintage NASCAR better! *NM*
    • Thanks Marty ! *NM*
  • Very nice job. Nostalgic and on the money. *NM*
    • Thanks a lot Dan ! *NM*
• '49's for 4/9......pics.....
  • Very authentic looking builds. And that batmobile custom is off the wall cool. *NM*
• Spotted on I-25 a few days ago. *Pix*
  • Cool...I saw a similar load in SOCAL several years ago. *NM*
  • Very cool! *NM*
• Does anyone make decals for this Ramchargers funny car? *NM* *PIC*
• Public Service Announcement...SEE INSIDE
  • I miss Vegas.... *NM*
• If anyone has a Mach Won kit and is not going tu use the Shelby ten spokes, I could use a few sets. Thanks in advance. *NM*
  • Were those in the Countdown issue '69 Galaxie XL? Having a dim flashback... *NM*
    • Yes, and in some of the more recent issue of the 69 Galaxies as well. Also in at least one issue of the 289 Cobra kit. *NM*
      • Got a pic? That would be interesting. Don't recall that, but that development is hardly news! *NM*
        • The Cobra would be the late Sixties King Cobra issue, also issued by Round 2 early on. That one couldn't be built stock, but had a number of parts not seen in any other issue of that kit *NM*
• Clone *PICS*
  • I always wanted to build a prostreet police car after seeing yours. That was a curbside build, right? *NM*
    • Actually, it's a slam model--AMT '67 Chevelle pro street chassis shoved up into the body, tires glued into the wheel wells. *NM*
  • Always liked the Pro Street Dare-mobile, looking forward to updates on the clone *NM*
• Info on Indy model show??? *NM*
• Eclipse images
  • Cool...we were to take a peak at what little we had in SOCAL by using my welders helmut. *NM*
  • Cool... I tried to rig up a filter on one of my cameras.... The results were less than what I'd hoped for....*PIC*
    • Still decent pics... the first pic represents just a tad more moonbite at than what we saw out west at max. *NM*
  • Neat! I made a pinhole box. I also simply used a paper plate with a pinhole. Neither netted good photos. Thankfully my brother had a spare pair of glasses for me to use to enjoy the show. The weather was glorious as well, for a change. *NM*
  • We were in Indianapolis at Lil' Ragtop I 's place... got the full picture
• My '48's for 4/8......pics.....
  • Dave, question inside...PIC
    • Yes. *NM*
      • Thought they looked familiar. Back in the 20th century I bought a couple of Turbine Car chrome trees at the Toledo Toy show. They're around here somewhere. *NM*
  • Great looking builds!! *NM*
• Attention: Rich in Vagus
  • Thanks Barry. *NM*
• O/T: Went out for a drive in the Caddy...... *PIC*
• ANDY DOUGLAS: Thanks for the article. Much appreciated. *NM*
  • All good Munchie, pleased to help. *NM*
• ICM does their tires in plastic, Gotta remove them from the trees, then assemlbe them to the wheels, which have a center to hold them to the wheel. *NM*
• I had an MPC Charlie Allen decal sheet when Iwas in high schooL (class of '82), but I used it on a built Bobby Isaac Charger Daytona! The wheelbases lined up exactly!
• (pics) For 4,8.....One model completed fairly recently, and some old survivor builds from the '70s
  • Your sedan delivery looks fabulous. What are the "glaring proportion issues" you mentioned? *NM*
    • I wrote this in 2013 when the Galaxy kits first came out...
      • This is how far I had progressed on my sedan delivery project... *PIC*
      • A couple more issues: the bottom of the windshield begins too far above the cowl. Also the front fender opening on the '48 is not a full radius...it should have a short flatish spot at the top *NM*
  • BTW, I really like the flamed coupe. Did you pinstripe the flames yourself? *NM*
    • Re:Yes, I went through a phase in the late '70s and early '80s painting similar flames on various model hot rods (PICS).........
• Thanks everyone for all the kind words. I realy appreciate the compliments, but I think its time to build something less challenging *NM*
• Lady In Red - Way Back Machine to 1975 *LINK*
  • Wow, I can't tell if I'm looking at models or real trucks, such fantastic builds! *NM*
  • Very impressive work as always, Tim *NM*
  • Man that's nice! Did a great job on that, as well as the others. *NM*
  • Tim, what do you use to make the stake sides, please? *NM*
    • Read the text at the top of his post. *NM*
      • Sorry *NM*
  • Wow great builds Tim. Like what was said earlier they look like they are 1:1 scale! *NM*
  • Beautiful work Tim, as always! I have a GMC Topkick Stake Truck I need to build. *NM*
  • Tim, what is indicated wheelbase of stake truck?....PIC
    • 6.5 actual inches center of steer to center of rear suspension *NM*
      • Re: 6.5 actual inches center of steer to center of rear suspension(not center of forward rear axle) *NM*
      • Tim, thanks for the info. *NM*
• 1934 Ford Pickup - WIP - The Engine
  • Looks awesome! *NM*
  • I REALLY LIKE the fuel pump detail!!!!!! *NM*
    • Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland set, as is the distributor. Great stuff by Norm. A little bit of work, but worth it *NM*
      • I have a bunch of Norm's stuff but I need to check on that fuel pump. *NM*
        • I can photo the instructions if interested?
          • Gerry, that may be handy. If you would please. I can never have too much reference. Thanks. *NM*
            • Here you go (2 Pix)
              • Gerry, thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Great use of parts, aftermarket and kit bashing, nice! *NM*
• PICS from yesterdays IPMS Roscoe Turner Indy Invitational. 611 entries of all kinds of categorys. Here are a little over 140 of them................ *PICS* .......
  • Looks like it was a great show. I've always liked seeing the WW2 dioramas. That cow needs to learn to step quieter. 😂 *NM*
  • Hey Scott, i was there. I live here in Lebanon. Did you happen to pick up any Hardware? *NM*
    • Hi Chas. I got the first place gold medallion for my NASCAR crash diorama. Also, Scale Auto took pictures of my wrecked Petty car for publication consideration. Thanks for asking. I go to shows up to 2 hours away from the Tri-State, Cincinnati are. I hope to meet you someday *NM*
      • Re: Hi Chas. I got the first place gold medallion for my NASCAR crash diorama. Also, Scale Auto took pictures of my wrecked Petty car for publication consideration. Thanks for asking. I go to shows up to 2 hours away from the Tri-State, Cincinnati are. I hope to meet you som
  • A bunch of great models there. And quality close-up pics, too! *NM*
  • Great show, awesome pictures! Thanks *NM*
  • Boy, that WWII train diorama...amazing, and that '62 T-Bird conv.--really clean build. Thanks for all your work posting the PIX, Scott. Really appreciate it. *NM*
  • Thanks Scott! Great Pictures! *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
• OK ONE MORE.... I've been busy and I'm trying to catch up. Here is a continuation of my 63 Ford truck but I've since found out its a 61. I'm still going forward with my project. PIX and thanks for looking
  • coming along very good *NM*
  • Really like the new proportions. *NM*
  • Nice work, I like the look and custom inner bed panels are what I'd do in 1:1 with that one, so it looks very cool to me! *NM*
  • Looks great so far. Can't wait to see it done. *NM*
  • Ya done knocked that problem cold. Looks great so far *NM*
  • Nicely finished! *NM*
• DURING THIS... Whole Buick thing I've had going I had asked Mark (St Louis) to keep his eyes open for one. A month ago he came up to this area for a swap meeting and honestly I forgot I had asked. PIX and thanks for looking
• WENT to my COFFEE KLUTCH/KLATCH Friday and I scored a couple of kits in the meantime. PIX and thanks for looking
  • He shoots, he scores! The Bonneville is gorgeous!
    • That's the same chassis that was used in the second Funny Hugger '69 Camaro kit...
• Thanks, I did that one back in '98 or '99. *NM*
• ATTENTION FRANK LUQUE: You have mail. Thanks. *NM*
  • Got it and will do. Oh you have mail. *NM*
• LONG TIME IN WAITING.... This was finished completely kind of from left field. Story inside for 64 T-Bolt AWB. PIX and thanks for looking
  • That looks great! Me and my cats approve! *NM*
  • Wow! Super build. Great job! *NM*
• Talk to our SMP Decals- Bruce Sadewater this morning... Call to see how he is doing and he just found out that the extreme will have to be done. The plan is to replace a heart valve so he is going to be laid up a little longer than expected. I believe he will ***INSIDE***
  • Prayers to he and family..... *NM*
  • Praying Jesus healing hand is all over you and you have a quick recovery. *NM*
• Quiet here--something to look at. *PICS*
  • Lot to think and talk about here TJ.... *NM*
  • Spirit of America is really cool! Very diverse collection. *NM*
• Here's a little mockup pic of the '32 Chevy with the wheels under it. *NM* *PIC*
  • Like the color is that Root Beer? *NM*
    • No, it's Duplicolor GM Cordovan brown *NM*
      • Thanks *NM*
  • Definitely the right color for that build *NM*
• Where is everybody?? *NM*
  • They've gone to Taco Tia!! *NM*
  • 60 degrees and sunny....been working on cars..... *NM*
• Wow!! That turned out great!! *NM*
• Great scratch building Carl. *NM*
• I pulled out the original Revell Fury and Imperial kits a couple of weeks ago. They were much better than I recalled. For instance, the Revell Imperial's interior was better detailed than the AMT/SMP '62 Imperial. Anyone else do a direct comparo of one of these kits? *NM*
  • I can't put hands on mine, Tim... but... I'm recalling that AMT Parts Pack bits will fit the Dodge Sedan (which would make a great cop car!)
• Wow! Scratchbuilding at its finest! *NM*
• Awesome build! *NM*
• "No thought", yeah, I agree completely *NM*
• I already bumped my head! *NM*
• Another pic & more links......*PIC* *LINK*
  • Well done! A very unique solution. *NM*
  • Amazing work! That's way over my head! On another note, I wonder if R2 would ever consider doing a stock reverse-engineered '65 Barracuda... I'd love to see that. *NM*
  • Use of the Rachero ute bed is an inspired idea, just a great effort, very much appreciated here in Oz, thanks. *NM*
• I saw the Plymouth Fury body, not the Dodge *NM*
  • Yup, you're right.... Guess I was just wishing it was the Dodge. *NM*
    • I'd be happy to see the Revellion come back. *NM*
      • I have the remains of a couple of those in my stash.... All that I need to do is dig out a Nancy dragster kit for the chassis (I have a BUNCH of those in the stash as well) and pick out the best bits from the Darts and I'm in business.. *NM*
  • My mistake. It looks like 2 '62 Plymouths, no Dodge. Screen captures in the post... *PIC*
    • Thanks for the screen grabs, hope more detail shots emerge
• Suspension parts in the RR/GTX are better, basic underbody (floorpan) in the Coronet is better IMO *NM*