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• BUSY, BUSY.... I'm taking a little break from "Not my Stuff" stuff so I've been doing a little here and a little there to kind of get caught up (caught up what is that).PIX and thanks for looking
• The amt or mpc country charger or dukes chargers. Why was the rear valance panel split? They tooled up a new body to make a correct dukes car why not fix that part. *NM*
  • So the body can be removed from the tool after it is molded. It's that or make it a separate part *NM*
    • That's almost word for word what I was about to say Mark. '-)) *NM*
  • They tooled up a new body? I thought the only thing they did was retool the rear window from the incorrect Charger 500 style to the correct tunnel back style. Unfortunately, they screwed it up because it’s still incorrect compared to the original annual/promo. *NM*
    • Oh I thought they did a new body, that’s why I wondered why they kept that space. Thanks for the info . *NM*
• A couple shots of the custom '69 Thunderbird in silver basecoat , , [PICS]
  • WOW that's clean! *NM*
  • Re: nice *NM*
  • Oh, I can't wait to see the candy coats. Looking real good! *NM*
  • Nice body work! *NM*
  • This is gonna be KOOL!!! *NM*
  • The silver paint accentuates the great job you did on the body work! *NM*
• 1934 Ford Pickup WIP - Wheels and Tires (2 Pix)
  • Re: Looking good *NM*
• Dave, there are a bunch of the Quick Builder kit out there for sale. *NM*
  • Thanks Bob. I actually found that A resin company does just the chezoom roof. One is on its way! *NM*
    • Dave, was it Miissing Link that has the roof? *NM*
• I am finishing up the MPC '67 GTO, and the rear bumper mounting tabs and tail light lenses seem to interfere with each other. Did I do something wrong, or is that the way it is? And yes, I mounted the tailliight lenses with the large tab pointing up. *NM*
  • Never mind, I just cut the tabs off of the bumper. *NM*
    • Any pics? *NM*
      • Sorry, no. I no longer shoot pictures of my builds. *NM*
        • Jim you can't tease us like that. *NM*
• Interesting (to me at least) I have a couple of 1st gen Corvairs and started a diorama a couple of weeks ago. Like stars aligning. *NM*
• Happy Easter, Everyone! *NM*
  • X 2 !! *NM*
  • He is RISEN, we are SAVED!!! *NM*
  • Happy Easter! *NM*
• Jo-Han 1964 Super Stock Dodge headers
  • If you are building a Hemi car, you don't want those anyway. Not even all of the wedge engine cars used those headers; the more conventional style worked as well and were easier to build *NM*
    • Thanks Mark, it's a wedge engine, but it's not in a Dodge *NM*
  • I believe Model Car World has those in resin. At least they used to. If not them i'd check out Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. *NM*
  • I used the JoHan headers on this build.
    • That's the ones I'm looking for Norm doesn't make them *NM*
  • They are fun to add to the build - certain era projects really get a boost from the fenderwell header look *NM*
  • Harts Parts Resin offers Johan 426 Max Wedge headers. *NM* *LINK*
  • I'm pretty sure that I have a couple of extra sets stashed away.... Am at my sister's house right now, but I'll check when I get home later this afternoon. They're yours if I can find them. *NM*
• OT: O scale 1/48 garage *PIC*
  • Nice!!! would look perfect on my 50's era layout! *NM*
  • That sure is beautifully built and detailed! *NM*
  • Great job. If I had two lifetimes, I'd get into HO and O gauge buildings *NM*
• Happy fifty first to Terry Jessee and his bride. *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary to you both Terry... Congratulations... *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary to both of you. Quite a milestone. *NM*
  • Happy anniversary Terry and Cynthia! *NM*
  • Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Jessee and many more. *NM*
  • Happy Anniversary! *NM*
• I'm looking for inspiration. For those of you that have backdrops or dioramas for your models, could you post a picture of what you have here.
  • Here's a few of mine *PIX*
    • Cool stuff! The corrugated metal, what is that made from? Also, that red brick wall, that isn't printed, is it? *NM*
      • The brick wall is plastic. Can't remember where I got it from. The corrugated roof is packing from a light bulb. Sadly I don't think they use that kind anymore. *NM*
        • Model Builders Supply should have the Brick wall material. *LINK*
    • Kudos on the truck in the field. Had me fooled! Excellent! *NM*
      • Yeah that picture turned out great. Its fooled a lot of w *NM*
  • Garage
    • COOL! Thanks for sharing. Are the walls foam board? Exactly how big is this? *NM*
      • I used thin plywood so it would;d be sturdy. ------> *PIC*
      • Mike I sent you an email. *NM*
        • Got it and thank you. *NM*
    • and just for fun -
      • Fun for who? LOL *NM*
  • Here are some build pics of of mine that I built about 20 years ago.
  • (PICS) A drag race pits scene (circa '62) from around ten years ago
    • Always liked your Studebaker from the first time I saw them. *NM*
  • This is a 1/43 version I did to display models of my 1:1's, started with the great garages kit but added stuff from bunch of other sources/kits along with photo reduced pics of the stuff on the walls *NM* *PIC*
    • One more pic *NM* *PIC*
    • I like your license plate border around the top. I did much the same in my hobby room. *NM* *PIC*
      • Were you in Turkey? *NM*
        • Yes. Many times from 98-06. Met my wife there. *NM*
  • This is a 1/25 one I did of my first garage, used coffee stirrers from starbucks to represent the bare studs, not preciesly scaled but close enough for be for a backdrop *NM* *PIC*
    • one more pic *NM* *PIC*
      • Lots of cool ideas guys! Thanks for sharing! *NM*
• How well do kits with cardboard displays sell? Like the Revell Rat Fink Diorama? Or the AMT Meyers Manx with diorama? Was just wondering how well they sold for the model kit companies. *NM*
  • I don't think Highway Scenes did very well for Rev-Mon. *NM*
    • When I had the shop I had both the Talladega & 37 Tudor as these 2 kits wern't available separately but the H'way scenes kits were dearer & didn't sell as well as other Revogram kits. *NM*
    • Some of those are huge. I bought (among others) the Deuce roadster with the McDonald's diorama...ultimately kept only the sign.
      • My built collection is strictly vehicles, do have a few 1/24ish characters. *NM*
        • I like the rarity factor. Often when original kits turn up, they are in mint unbuilt condition but the display is missing. Same goes for the AMT kits that had records included *NM*
          • The Talladega I have was like that *NM*
  • I'd be curious about this one. Can't imagine selling well. I have various MPC Jeep kits because I like them. This one I bought at a show (I knew what I was getting) for $5 because wheels were missing.....PIC
    • That one is an outlier...it sold more to Godzilla fans than to model car guys *NM*
    • New one on me! *NM*
• '56 Ford Victoria Custom with Latham Supercharger Engine
  • Real nice! *NM*
  • Nice, I like it *NM*
  • Sweet! *NM*
  • That's a cool period custom, kewl even! *NM*
  • Not that far from the real deal - there is an extant and still quite presentable 'rich kid hot rod' out there
  • I can totally picture that in 1:1, well done! *NM*
• Great looking builds!! *NM*
• 1964 Corvair Spyder What do you all think
  • I still have one of those I purchased on my High School Senior Trip to Ottowa Canada in 1964. *NM*
    • Oops!! Should be Ottawa. *NM*
  • Re: 1964 Corvair Spyder ... I could use a few! *NM*
  • Were the molds used to make the '65 and subsequent years to '69? *NM*
    • Nothing in the '64 would work with '65 and later. Completely different by design. *NM*
      • So theoretically, the molds should still be around? *NM*
        • On paper, theoretically, yes. Practically, no. All of the first-generation Corvairs were done off of one tool that got repeatedly cut and pasted to produce different body styles: four-door, convertible, and coupe *NM*
          • Corvair Styline had the flat-6 engine that ended up in the parts pack
            • I've got a built Corvair that has the engine installed. Rough job, but someone did try it *NM*
      • First photo '64. Second '65....PICS
  • Was that molded in Yellow? *NM*
    • Yes it was *NM*
    • Mine is also molded in yellow. *NM*
      • All the '64s are yellow that I know of, except the rare slot car body which was white *NM*
• Finished PICs Another big 60s Ford.
  • Re: Looking good *NM*
  • That's a good looking old Gal!!!! 😉 *NM*
  • Nice! Clean design on those Galaxies. *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • Nice! *NM*
• So, a little further down the board is question about organizing and categorizing your stash of kits... I have to confess that I tend to be a bit less than organized in my hobby room.... *PICS*
  • I think that is more organized than you realize. *NM*
  • Looks great! It’s better than the kitchen counter. lol! *NM*
  • You can get more room if you send me one of those Jo-Han Mavericks. *NM*
  • My models are still in egg boxes from the last three times I moved. *NM*
  • OK Marty !!!! Here is my only question....How many Pintos are there in that box ???? Way more organized than my stash by far !!! *NM*
• Working on Revell's '49 Merc. Colors, wheels and Engine has been picked out. A lot of trial fitting to get the engine in place.
  • Is that a supercharger? *NM*
    • Latham Supercharger and its four side draft Carter carbs on the Lincoln 430 engine from AMT's '25 Model T kit *NM*
• Thanks for the color call out, I was able to get the nuimbers need to buy just the right color. Wanted a rootbeer color like that for my '37 Chevy low rider. *NM*
  • But keep in mind Jim that it's actually darker then it looks in those pics. *NM*
    • Yes, I realize that, but it's OK. Thanks. *NM*
• Oh, that's going to be cool! Stock? or Custom? Either way it'll be a real head turner I'm sure! *NM*
  • That depends on how the body work ends up. This has been a real challenge for me. Trying to get psyched up to scribe the passenger side doors. *NM*
• Hey Round 2........ *PIC*
  • While they’re at it, how about returning to separate red tail light lenses like the original. *NM* *PIC*
    • Tough part might be getting them to invest in fixing it. *NM*
      • I think it would be a worthwhile investment. *NM*
  • If any kit deserves to be retired it's AMT's '63 Impala... I really enjoyed the latest reissue with all of the asymmetrical custom parts, but the tooling for the body is so badly worn/damaged by now that it seems hard to justify further reissues without extensive repairs. *NM*
    • It takes more prep work to get it ready to paint, for sure
    • It’s not that bad. It’s still better than the Revell. *NM*
  • AMT already went back at that tool once; Revell would be a much better choice
    • To me, the body in the Revell kit seems a bit boxy, as compared to the AMT kit, *NM*
      • I agree with Marty, I like the AMT better *NM*
  • Great idea but unlikely to happen IMO. A few years ago I picked up a complete, unbuilt annual with a painted body and interior for $30. They are out there. *NM*
    • For those of us that can't find an annual if it was staring at us, what are clues of an annual kit? Would the Prestige kit be any good? *NM*
      • The most obvious thing would be separate clear red tail lights. The Prestigue reissue would brobably be even less desirable then the latest reissue, less contents.. *NM*
        • Was the annual the only kit with clear red taillights? *NM*
          • As far as I know, plus there was a Craftsman kit molded in dark blue styrene with separate taillights. Separate taillights and screw chassis are tell tale signs. *NM*
            • Some of those were molded in white also, those were included in a drag team set as the tow car *NM*
      • Built annual would have a better engine (original one is now in the '64), also screws holding the chassis in *NM*
• The Warlock kit domes with many extra parts that are not called out on the box…
  • COMES with! ;) *NM*
• It’s a shame in what they’ve become these days. *NM*
• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • All that sunshine feels good *NM*
  • Lots of nice eye candy. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Bumper Crop of Eye Candy. Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Cool pics Marty. I'm beginning to think "Grumpy's Toy" is like deuces....there's more out there than he ever raced. *NM*
  • Cool stuff! *NM*
  • Just curious.Why don't all the pics load so that they all are visible? *NM*
    • Works fine for me. Try refreshing your screen. *NM*
      • Refreshed twice, it didn't help *NM*
  • Best reason to wake up on a Saturday morning!!! *NM*
  • That Monkee Mobile with an El Camino bed is pretty interesting to me. I've seen one built up with a hardtop that I'd like to try one day. Now I see this, hmm... *NM*
    • If you like that, then check this out.... Part of the same collection..... *NM* *PIC*
      • That is cool. Who built a coupe version? Thought someone from here did that. Also....
        • I forgot to mention I've embedded a video in the above post. *NM*
  • Thanks Marty! *NM*
  • Did this '60/'62 combo Vette ever get finished and cast? *NM* *PIC*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Nice stuff! Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Re: Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • I started drooling all over my keyboard when I came to the pics of that '67 R/T in Turbine Bronze!!! *NM*
  • Thanks Bill!! *NM*
• Straight Line Saturday....Friday edition.
  • I see a Revell sponsor sticker on that second pic. I wonder if that was a hoped for kit? *NM*
    • The second (black) one pictured WAS a kit. A couple of other ones have Revell decals on them, but the black car was the only one offered in a kit *NM*
      • Hmmm. Don't seem to remember that one. *NM*
      • I built that kit back when I was in Jr High. Got it as a Christmas gift from my grandparents one year.... Was among the models massacured by my little brother and his buddies. *NM*
        • That car as well as the McEwen car were all based on the McCulloch Revellution car, which was pretty accurate, It didn't make for very accurate car for the other 2 though. *NM*
    • You have to look for it, but the 3rd car has a Revell Decal on it as well. The Revell decals on cars never kitted is a subject line I've been planning to do for some time. Maybe next week. There are more than you think! *NM*
  • Thanks for these! Always was a fan of them, esp since they were from the next town over from where I grew up. Thanks again! *NM*
  • Thanks CD! *NM*
• Just an FYI for everyone. .......... *PICS* ......
• Scott, thanks for posting. Your photos are the best I've ever seen published be ANYONE. Subjects are enhanced by your photography. *NM*
  • Thank you Rich. I do take a lot of time and effort to make them that way for everyone here to see. That's why sometimes it takes up to 2 days to get them all ready. I'm happy to do it. Thanks for the compliment. *NM*
• Wouldn’t it be neat if Moebius got into making some flat top cars? *NM*
• How are you guys gluing the resin roof to the plastic body? Super glue? *NM*
  • I use 2 part epoxy *NM*
• His castings can be pretty rough. *NM*
  • "Can?" *NM*
    • Well, I was trying to be generous. *NM*
• Thank you! Really appreciate it *NM*
• Decal removal question ….have an older build I’m redoing , anyone had success using the decal softener solutions to get them to loosen up enough to lift/remove? I know the tape method and have used that on a few with success but several others are attached really well an
  • Terry, brush a heavy coat of Mircro-Sol wait about a 1/2 hr. then try tape. keep applying M/S and using tape until all decals are removed. *NM*
  • WD-40? I successfully used it to remove silver brush paint from an old pre-painted MPC body. *NM*
  • Ive had success with Apple Cider Vinegar of all things *NM*
• Looking real nice Steve! *NM*
• I wondered that very thing. Thanks for the answer, Terry. *NM*
• Thanks Marty & Steve. That's a big help--can't Google PIX w/o a year. *NM*
• Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
  • Thank you sir *NM*
  • I mentioned the women's role in a post below, especially the nurses', was also tough duty. They finally got a memorial statue through the efforts and fundraising of a dedicated group of people. Here is a picture from one angle. A google search will get you many other views *PIC*
• An modelers' question: How do you categorize your stash?
  • By scale, by make, by grouping (drag racing, oval track, show rod, etc) *NM*
  • Categorize??? Organize?????? You're just too funny!!!!
    • Yeah, that sounds about right. :O)) *NM*
      • Categorize… What is that? Lolz! *NM*
    • No fair! You stole my system. 😏 *NM*
    • EXACTLY!! 🤣 *NM*
  • I have my stash organized by region of the world it comes from/manufacturer. I have lots of plastic bins with plenty of resto projects. I should thin my herd as well. *NM*
  • 2/3 by make....the rest wherever they fit. *NM*
  • Japanese kits, Mustangs, TV-Movie, -------
    • Just as a note I only have about 100 kits. So they are easy to keep on one shelf unit. *NM*
  • Most of my "stash" is categorized like this....SPREADSHEET PIC
    • WOW! *NM*
    • That's pretty much where I was going with the idea
  • Just realised that my 250+ car kits are in 6 separate places around the house, the 130 aircraft kits are in one place......sorted?...nah, purely by box size & wherever it'll fit.....lol. *NM*
  • It's easier to buy a new one that try to find the one I have. *NM*
    • Now THAT'S funny!! (and true for me, too...) *NM*
  • In the beginning will take time but I cut my boxes down then Chevy, Ford, MoPar... Drag racing then miscellaneous *NM*
    • Seems to work. *NM*
  • Mine are organized by year, make, model, and order of issue, then by manufacturer.. *NM*
  • You a funny man ! We no organize...we stack 'em up..make more piles *NM*
    • My spreadsheet has 2690 line entries. That tell you anything about piles?😎
      • Sample photos above. *NM*
      • An organized model collection is the sign of a sick mind! Grin. *NM*
• A little big project
  • Always wondered about using Micro-clear for windows. Never had the guts to try it... *NM*
    • It works great for real small things. Not so much for anything bigger than 1/4" and even that is stretching it. *NM*
• '21 is right. I still have a picture on my phone from that event, it's dated 2021 *NM*
• On this National Vietnam Nam War Veterans Day
  • Sorry for the typo... *NM*
  • Thanks men, and the ladies, too. Saw a Facebook post the other day by a woman who served as a nurse over there. Very tough duty, the women did their part and helped save a lot of the wounded. They finally got a memorial statue of nurse helping a wounded soldier. *NM*
  • I agree with all the others!! *NM*
• The model (not built by me) that inspired the 7-part "Late Model Custom" article series in Scale Auto Enthusiast, late 1981-early 1983.. *LINK* *PIC*
  • I can see why you were so inspired to build your late model custom! Both builds are fantastic! *NM*
    • Ditto on both counts! *NM*
• AMT '64 Mercury. *NM* *PIC*
  • Steve unfortunately I've never had the 64 Mercury but now have the sissor jack from the 53 F100....thanks for the suggestion tho'. *NM*
• Great choice of colour Steve... *NM*
• Could be a '77 or '78 depending on how the grille is detailed out. Both wheels in the kit are "stock". '77 has the gold spokes and '78 shows the chrome slots in the brochures but I think either could be for either year. [not sure though???] *LINK*
• Great looking traditional hot rod!!!! What was your source for the flathead? *NM*
  • Re: Marty it's a resin copy of the Revell 50 ford pickup with resin parts from somewhere i don't remember *NM*
• Two very different AMT '55 chevies, I built them my way.
  • Really digging the High Roller. Well done. *NM*
  • I like them both.....and your garage. *NM*
  • How did you lift the suspension on the sedan? Also, what was the source of the High Roller decals. (When I saw that, I instantly heard the April Wine song start playing in my head) *NM*
  • I would hate to have to make a sharp turn in the 55 but I love it *NM*
  • Both terrific! *NM*
  • Both great, I love the High Flyer and the garage, so cool. *NM*
• That is really, really sharp! TIM *NM*
• Wow. Thanks for posting all the different types of models that were there. Fun to see the crazy variety of models at the show. *NM*
• Great stuff! Thanks for sharing the pics and where available, the names of the builders! *NM*
• Some older AMT kits have scissor jacks as custom display pieces. YOu can make a handlee using Evergreen. *NM*
  • Scott, thanks I've checked the 65/66 Galaxies, 49 Ford & Merc & 50 Ford...got to check the 56/57 Fords,57/58 Chevs but I think these will have a bumper jack which I already have 3 of...I've seen a bumper jack in scale just can't remember in which kit........lol. *NM*
    • Should have said I've seen a sissor jack in scale but can't remember which kit...duh. *NM*
      • AMT '65 Galaxie. The '60/'61 Ranchero may have one also. '49 Mercury had one but I believe the more recent issues do not have it *NM*
        • These are all bumper jacks. Numerous early Sixties annual kits had scissors jacksxties annual kits xties AMT annual kits *NM*
          • AMT '53 Ford F-100 has a scissors jack, if I remember correctly. *NM*
            • JACKPOT!!!.........I have the 53 F100, the 1985 issue & now have the sissor jack & even the long handle....thanks Jason....am now a happy camper...lol. *NM*
• NICE! *NM*
• Here's a pic of a Mercury drilling rig taken in Halifax sometime in the 1960s *PIC*
• Looking good. Just don't go putting UPS markings on it. 😁 *NM*