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• 1968 Shelby Green Hornet WIP.................*PICS* *VIDEO* *LINK* *LINK*
• Is there a way of straightening model boxes that are warped or bowed out. *NM*
  • I can't help there but I wish I could find someone here in Oz that wanted over 90 empty boxes of the kits I've built since March 2020, can't bring myself to throw them away. & no one wants to buy them AFAIK. *NM*
    • Some "Box Only" sales on ebay bring pretty good $, but are sold individually and would be a bit of a hassle to pack and sell them that way. It just depends on what you could get vs. the time and effort of doing that. The P.O. Priority Mail rates include the packing boxes
      • Uh... I am assuming that although you built them beginning in 2020 that they are not all currently available kits, but include older releases, too. Unless, of course, you should happen to find someone that is primarily a box art collector. *NM*
        • Most are 1990's to 2010,tho' it includes a 1962 Revell Challenger 1,AMT 1965 Tognetti T/Wild Dream,1965 JoHan 1935 Mercedes Coupe,Union Chaparal 2E,Italeri Ferrari 250 GTO & Daytona,Revell Orange Crate,Mono Predicta,1926 Mack Dump Truck,Lindberg Bugatti Royal,etc *NM*
      • Well rats... It is late and I did not read your post closely enough. Being in Oz would make the shipping pretty steep to the US, I imagine. The box would have to be pretty rare and desirable to sell it here. I need to get some sleep, I guess. ;^) *NM*
        • Its all good Bill........11.10pm Friday night here so I think I need to get some sleep too.........catch you later. *NM*
• Hey Frank just confirming did you send me a email? *NM*
  • Yes I did *NM*
• Miami, AZ *NM*
• Happy Thursday everyone. Here are some progress pics of my '65 GTO interior.
  • Neat *NM*
  • Looking Good! *NM*
• In progress... with some changes. *PICS*
  • Very Nice! *NM*
• Just going thru my pics, and here's one that got away..... *NM* *PIC*
  • Ooh, that's a purty Falcon Jim! *NM*
  • Thats Falcon Sweet!!😁 *NM*
• PIF-Cleaning out my hobby room: Small boxes of spare parts, leftover parts, etc. Sorry no inventory, no pick and choose, pass them to a friend if you can't use something, or toss 'em.
  • Shoot...I'll take a "chance". *NM*
    • OK send me an address. *NM*
  • Me, please? *NM*
    • Another gambling man! Send an address. *NM*
  • I'll take a chance please! *NM*
    • Send an address please. *NM*
  • ahhh..what the heck...lol Pick me! *NM*
    • Yeah, why not? Send an address please. *NM*
  • I can always use parts! *NM*
    • You're #5- last one. Send an address. *NM*
• Mother's Worry - YGM *NM*
• If you were in charge of Round2 what would be the first car/truck kit you would reissue? Mine : 1/16 1955 Chevy Hardtop *NM*
  • Re: I guess I would have to request the old MPC '28 Ford Model A tudor, as it was reported on here a few years ago, by a reliable source the tooling is still intact to return it to production. *NM*
    • Actually AMT in the beginning, strange history with that tool. *NM*
    • Yep the 28 Tudor is one kit I can't understand why it hasn't been reissued, even if its just as it was, its such a popular body style in 1:1 scale. *NM*
      • Andy, at one time I had FIVE of the '28 Ford Tudors. Yup, sold 'em. BUT, I have a complete MINT '28 Ford Tudor in my "stash" of THREE kits. L.O.L. To me, Revell's '31 Ford Tudor, is just as sweet. I've built ,about 5 or 6 of 'em. Love that kit. *NM*
  • '59 Poncho HT. *NM*
    • Good one... *NM*
      • Yes it is, as are any of the old annuals that may still exist! *NM*
  • How much budget do I get for touching up the tools?
    • Was thinking amongst simmilar lines *NM*
  • AMT 72 pontiac ventura *NM*
  • '60 Edsel hdtp *NM*
    • That would be amazing! *NM*
  • 60 El Camino for now *NM*
    • A wonderful choice! *NM*
      • Why THANK YOU Gunther! *NM*
  • If it's still exists, 1969 Lincoln Continental! *NM*
  • MPC Magnum GT II, First for the C-body parts, 2nd for the clear bubble roofs and custom bits. *NM*
  • Will have to go with the Ford 28 Tudor, not much else they have that I'd be interested in unless there was enough pieces to put a 67 Cougar together.. *NM*
    • Wayne.......I can vaguely remember building a 67 Cougar back when I was young & silly in the late 60's...now just silly.....lol.......always liked the 67/68 Cougar over the 69 model & the 28 A Tudor needs to be reissued. *NM*
  • I'd settle for restoring the extra optional parts that got weeded out over the years and reintroducing different mags than just Cragars and Americans (Motor Wheels, Appliance, Western/Vectors, etc) *NM*
• Revell 1967 Camaro *PIC*
  • Clean build, Gary. Don't have that kit. Does it go together well or fight you? *NM*
    • I built it about a year ago. I don't recall anything major, except I seem to recall the front splash pan was a bit fiddly *NM*
  • Very nice job! *NM*
  • Looking good Gary!! *NM*
  • Beautiful!! *NM*
  • Good looking Camaro! *NM*
• New project on the bench. M-715
  • Don't you ever rest?? *NM*
  • Always a treat to see your progress! *NM*
  • And here i am at the other end of the spectrum,cant even get a snap kit finished *NM*
  • Another neat project Charlie! *NM*
• First finished kit of the year - Tamiya's Datsun 280Zd from the late 70's *PICS*
  • Very nice. Maybe we'll see a kit of the new "Z" this year. *NM*
  • Two thumbs up!! *NM*
  • That should read "Datsun 280ZX"! Ugh :) *NM*
  • Nicely done! Tamiya has a new 240Z kit that looks to be quite excellent, although I haven't bought it. Also yes we might see the all new Z car in 2022, in real. Love you rendition of the iconic Japanese sports car! *NM*
    • The new 240Z kit also has an engine so that's a plus ! *NM*
  • Very nice. Question for the board. Has anyone ever driven a car with the side rear view mirrors way up on the fender? Seems pretty useless to me. *NM*
    • JDM requirement at the time. Mirrors had to be viewable through the wiped section of the windshield. *NM*
    • I haven't but I think that the intention was to minimize or eliminate the blind spot that is a problem with door-mounted mirrors. *NM*
    • In the old days 50s and early 60s mirrors were always mounted on the fenders forward of the cowl..Some further forward than others..Foreign cars(English) were mounted closer to the headlights.. *NM*
    • Fender mirrors on my 57 MGA were above the front wheels. Had a small rectangular mirror on the cowl above the dashboard. Great coverage behind me. *NM*
    • Yes my 57 MGA....pic
    • occasionally SHE lets me drive this. The mirrors work fine *NM* *PIC*
  • Great masking of the rubber, crisp foiling... *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • I like it :-) *NM*
• Atlantis reissues of 1/32 '56 Eldorado and '56 Buick? Fooling around on the web and saw these mentioned. Said to have glass parts unlike the original Revell kits. Might be interesting. *NM*
  • Yeah, I'm interested in the Buick. Those were pretty good looking when built. The glass should be a nice addition. *NM*
  • 1/32 is under-served - adding the clear glass makes all the difference with these
  • I have to say, that makes me much more interested *NM*
• Photo's from the past...enjoy
  • Neat stuff. I particularly like the sequence of the new Tesla semi ad pic followed by the old Mack(?) semi pic. What a contrast! ;^) *NM*
    • Nice stuff! Thanks! *NM*
    • The Tesla truck is a "Want to be truck" where as the Mack is a "Real" truck.. *NM*
  • The "Woody" with 3 surfboards, LaJolla, Calif., 1957/'58. Eeeeeeha. Oh, and throw in a beach party or two! Best surfin'(my opinion), was LaJolla. *NM*
    • Re: Sorry Boomer, I threw in the snow just for you..lol *NM*
      • See how you are. Ma always liked you best! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Thank you for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • That candy red '58 Chevy was on the cover of Rod & Custom August '64. That cover photo showed a fireman looking at us from one of the trucks. He was the spitting image of my dad who was coincidentally a fireman himself. It made my Mom freak out... *NM* *PIC*
    • '58 Impala and Bonneville 2D HTs were a happy accident at GM-the first factory-built custom cars *LINK*
  • WOW, that's a great selection and a great variety, sweet! *NM*
  • Sure like the red '58...wish I could find those wires to build it. *NM*
    • Some issues of the AMT '65 Riviera had nice wire wheels something like those.... *NM*
      • Actually, all issued of the '65 Riv has those "Skylark" Buick wire wheels same as on that '58 Chevy. The Silhouette show car has them too but those are narrower. Same exact wheel with less meat on the back of the outer 1/2. *NM*
  • Did the Frontenac 4 appear in other kits besides the Hillbilly T? If so, which one(s)? *NM*
    • Re: both of the same engines are in the latest 27 Model T yellow police car kit *NM*
    • Should be in every issue of the '27 tub, except (probably) the Laurel & Hardy *NM*
  • Hmmmm..... Which one do I like better..... The '58 Chevy, or the '57 ???? The there's that Studebaker with the multi-carb nailhead under the hood.... How, cool is that!!!!!! *NM*
• 2021 Ford Nationals at Carlisle video. It's an hour long. *NM* *LINK*
• Over on the Model Car podcast, we have a 1/2 ton truck build going to the end of the month. *IMAGES*
  • Too cool! I remember the show although I don't recall ever watching it. *NM*
  • Cool. Don't know what kind of references you have, but here are some photos that I've collected over time. I have one of these that I've been collecting bits and pieces for several years. *PICS*
    • I had most but not all. Thanks Terry! *NM*
    • Cool! I recognize Mark Harmon and Joanna Cassidy but I forget who the other actor was. I could Google him but I think I'll see what you guys come up with. *NM*
      • Matthew Perry’s (from Friends) father. *NM*
• A conversation in the past month involved rivet decals. *3 IMAGES*
  • So they are actually 3-D rivet heads on decal paper? *NM*
    • Yup, exactly. I've got to get me some of those, I think. *NM*
      • Get some! No thought required. *NM*
    • Not just rivet heads, but also weld beads, louvers, 1/24th-scale Dzus fasteners, treadplate, woodgrain, and more. I've linked to their catalog below. *NM* *LINK*
      • Wow. *NM*
  • Never knew about these! Thanks for the info! *NM*
    • Stick around as I’ve learned a few neat tricks recently. *NM*
      • When I branched out to aircraft modeling, you wouldn't believe how many new techniques and tools I discovered. I'm sure if I were to build some military vehicles I'd pick up some more ideas. *NM*
        • FSM is loaded with them *NM*
        • Same with the 35th scale trucks. TONS of toys. *NM*
          • Indeed, when one doesn't limit oneself and look at the whole spectrum of the hobby you'll will pick up ideas and techniques which can help you be a better modeler, or at least cause you less frustration, Ha!
            • Your friend is VERY wise. I’d rather be known as a scale modeler then to e pigeonholed as someone who only builds one type.
  • I've used those on a couple of projects. Go on just like decals. Archer also makes louver decals but they are more for small scale like HO because they are not that pronounced on the decal sheet. Good results, though for sure. *NM*
  • Oh WOW! John, this is what I hoped for when I posted that question. What Archer sheet #, please? *NM*
    • AR88143 *NM*
      • Please remember I’m working in 1/32 scale, both the rivets and the truck. *NM*
• PICs For the last month and a half I have been selling a friends built models on that other place and just haven't built or posted anything. So I finished these up over the last few days. They were partially done so just a little finishing to do.
  • Nice group of builds! Were these ones your finished up for him or were these yours that you finished up after finishing up helping him out? *NM*
    • No, these were mine that I started before I started sell his stuff. *NM*
  • I like all 3! *NM*
    • Thank you. *NM*
  • I like all three but really nice job on the rusting Ford. *NM*
    • Thanks, I always worry that I am going to do to much. *NM*
• Not sure if anyone still cares, but here is the map I created based on RS's post "Just curious? What states / countries are represented on here?" *NM* *LINK*
  • It's a great idea, but I know of some missing.
    • I'll add him. I already put John Dezan and Peter Wilding on there, just because I know where they live. *NM*
      • Apparently, I have NO secrets here. ;). Yes, Magog, Quebec, Canada. The heart of a region that was once more English than French and isn't any more. *NM*
  • I care Bill, thanks, a great idea....I just checked where I am, 188 Bent Street South Grafton, an old pic that shows my 1995 Toyota Hiace Van on the footpath outside our house on the Bellevue St corner......andyd *NM*
  • you did good there Bill, I enjoyed seeing the map *NM*
    • IMPRESSIVE *NM*
  • Thats neat! Thx Bill. Glad to represent Iowa! *NM*
  • Thanks! You can add me, in Mountain View, CA. *NM*
  • Love the map! It shows just how widely spread we are and how much we should be thankful that this site allows these widely dispersed folks can get together and share our common interests. Thanks! PS - Since folks have been providing more specific info than just state and
    • Been to the Buckee's in Temple a number of times. *NM*
  • Put me down for Rhode Island please! *NM*
  • If you can find it on a map, I'm from Comber, Ontario, Canada.. *NM*
  • and more specifically, I'm from Tiverton Ontario *NM*
  • Very kool!!! *NM*
  • That's pretty cool. *NM*
  • Neat idea and thank you for doing it. *NM*
  • Well, I care, Bill. And many thanks for taking the time to do this for us--greatly appreciated, friend. *NM*
  • Well done ! Thanks for all your hard work. Very interesting :-) *NM*
  • This is very cool! gives a good perspective of where we all are spread out !Thanks for doing this! *NM*
• Might want to take a look at this, maybe outside your comfort zone...but cheap. Click on 2nd box from top right for a list. *NM* *LINK*
  • Thanks for the link! *NM*
• WIP - First start of 2022 - Ferrari GTC4Lusso (PIX)
  • Looking forward to this build. *NM*
    • Me too! *NM*
  • May I suggest looking at Keith Marks for the Camaro decals? *NM*
    • Well, I will take another look. He does have the "crooks" to deal with the hood bulge and rear spoiler. But I was told his are too red. Thanks *NM*
  • I love those cars, been watching the "used" market for a 1:1 as a year 'round driver, I love it! Cant wait to see what you'll do to this one. *NM*
  • That's going to be an awesome build Gerry *NM*
• Mini project off the bench......pics....
  • To quote someone - cool! *NM*
  • Nice Combo Dave! *NM*
  • Looks like all you're gonna need to do is throw the tool box, and a cooler in the back and you'll be ready to head out for a day at the drags.... NICE!!!! *NM*
    • Wish I had all those when I built the wagon. *NM*
  • Looking good!! *NM*
  • Sweet lil pair *NM*
  • A motorhead's dream right there! 👍 *NM*
  • Cool project! *NM*
  • It all looks great, love the wagon with dog dishes and that colour, perfect. Nice scratch built vintage trailer for the vintage dragster too, all cool! *NM*
  • I like that it has functional ramp sections. In transit I would put the lead arches over the front frame bar to avoid sliding out the back on hills or under acceleration, maybe with a lock method of some kind. *NM*
  • All look great. Actually would look good in a diorama scene. *NM*
• First Completion of the year 2022
  • COOL! *NM*
  • That mod makes it resemble a 66-67 GM A-body and removes the "tail heavy" look of the 65-up Corvair. Very nice! *NM*
  • Nice Corvair! *NM*
  • I'm not usually into customs but this is awesome! *NM*
  • Very nice custom build. Sorta still looks like a Corvair but not really. *NM*
• Can I get away with painting the engine block in the Henry J Ford blue?? *NM*
  • It's a race car. Paint it any color you want! *NM*
  • Re: I painted mine Ford Blue, think it looks ok, I believe it represents a 427 Ford engine. *NM* *PIC*
    • RS, did you finish putting this one through rehabilitation? *NM*
      • Re: no only a 4 foot fall, gave it some Advil, and glue, and sent it back to the shelf. *NM*
• X2 *NM*
• The Californian is coming! Round 2 just announced it, and other great reissues we haven't seen in awhile in their January 2022 announcement. Dawn sharpen your pencil, I think you are going to do good with this group, best selection I have seen in a while,
  • Re: The Californian is coming! Round 2 just announced it, and other great reissues we haven't seen in awhile in their January 2022 announcement. Dawn sharpen your pencil, I think you are going to do good with this group, best selection I have seen in a while, *NM* *LINK*
  • The Ivo kit is one I've been jonesing for for awhile. Claims it has new decal sheet and retooled body parts....
  • None of the others on the list really do much for me, heck, I still haven't finished the Rupp Super Sno Katt from the last time it was re-issued. I have no more interest in the vans than I did in the 70s 1:1 van craze...but if those float your boat, I'm glad for ya.
  • Happy to see the Monte Carlo from the Super Stocker series make a return.
    • Sales will tell the story; once all of us old Boomers with stacks of SCR and Circle Track Mags buy our fill..
    • I myself would like to see the Super Stocker Mustang.....but I guess that's not gonna happen. *NM*
      • I think the Monte Carlo and GTO are the only 2 bodies they have left! All are the same except for the body sheet metal! I just hope they keep both reissues coming, best adj short track chassis out there! *NM*
        • The MPC '69 Mustang that has been around since
          • I think they were all the same except for the bodies, but I never had the Mustang or Cuda to say 100% that they didn't have different engines, or at least heads and valve covers..
    • I may buy a couple, just for the body. I can rebuild some of the NASCAR kits that I have collected over the years. *NM*
  • Californian uses the MPC Toronado chassis - so resto is a go
    • Speaking of Marc Nellis, I wonder how he's doing and if he's still building. I like his build style. *NM*
      • He's still around. Selling lots of new cars and moving into a new home in six weeks or so. MPC Motorsports will be reopening soon! *NM*
    • I figure I'll get one for chassis bits for the 66 Toro I need to finish up., *NM*
• Where can I go online to buy Tamiya spray cans.....other than Amazon?? Thanks. *NM*
  • I usually get mine from Model Roundup. *NM*
    • Thanks. *NM*
  • Jim, I emailed you the info of a place in southern CA to get Tamiya spray paint. I hope it helps you. *NM*
  • Jim, I have a source--they discount heavily--email OTB. [email protected] *NM*
  • Check your email. *NM*
• Lookin' good Terry! *NM*
• Antwerp, Belgium. *NM*
• Some pretty amazing stuff going up for sale at the Mecum auction. The prototype for the AMT Tommy Ivo FED and his Wagonmaster are on the block among many other nice cars! *NM* *LINK*
• Irmo South Carolina. Formerly from Davenport, Iowa. *NM*
• Awe man! RIP and Godspeed Nick. *NM*
• Does anyone make an up top for the new '64 Oldes Convertible? *NM*
  • So far - no. One long ball worth trying is the PL GTO Convertible
    • Didn't the AMT 66 442 ragtop kit come with an uptop? *NM*
      • It does……..I have that kit. The shape is not quite the same though between the two model years. Especially at the tulip panel, it’s quite different. *NM*
      • Good catch - think I have one of those, need to check
• Looks like it is coming along very nicely. *NM*
• Copenhagen, Denmark *NM*
• Thanks for the comments, guys! The paint scheme is a secret for now. Heheheeeee.... *NM*
• MCMA Showdown is in Farmers Branch in March. IPMS-NCT is in Grapevine in June. IPMS Fort Worth should be September. Not sure when the lowrider clubs have their contests this year. *NM*
• The frame on Revell's Henry J and other cars....does that have any resemblance to any real frame?? Looks pretty shaky to me. *NM*
  • Short answer... Not really... The whole thing is pretty hokey. *NM*
    • It isn't really a very good kit. The body is about the only more-or-less "realistic" part of it! *NM*
  • I always remember this to be one of those "fiddly" Revell kits. That being said I do like the subject matter, especially if you were to kitbash different rims and engine. The ones in the kit are awful. *NM*
  • The other side of this is the photos of 50's drag cars that looked unsafe sitting still....... *NM*
    • ;^) *NM*
• An update from Peter Wilding.
  • Get better Peter. *NM*
  • Prayers sent from Huber Heights, Ohio for you and your family. *NM*
  • Prayers lifted from North County San Diego California, U.S.A. *NM*
  • Good to hear from you, Peter. Glad you are still building and that John could pass along that info. If mornings are clearer times for you maybe that would be a good time to post since your time zone is so different from ours anyway. Good luck. *NM*
  • Get well Peter. One of the true Gentlemen of the Board *NM*
    • You're right about that. *NM*
• Hey guys just getting back into the hobby after a few years off. I enjoy muscle cars and vintage drag and stock cars. I am from London KY so any of you local fellers feel free to chat! *NM*
  • Cool ! Welcome back. I too like muscle cars and vintage stock cars. I've just recently added early - mid 1970's funny cars to my building interest. We'll probably both go to some of the same shows. With me living in Cincinnati, I go to OH, KY and IN shows/swaps. *NM*
    • I am hoping to make it to some shows and swap meets in KY this year. I have never had the pleasure of going to one. *NM*
  • Welcome back, we are looking forward to seeing some of your builds! *NM*
  • Su Casa es me Casa. *NM*
• It NEEEEEDS to sit that low! *NM*
  • Maybe even a touch lower... Especially in the front! *NM*
• Re:Waterford, Wisconsin *NM*
• What model?
• Wisconsin here *NM*
• Half cab would look better done that way, just my opinion *NM*
• He will be missed for sure!! Always enjoyed chatting with him at the NNL as well as the meetings!! *NM*
• The icity of Fort Worth, Texas, auctioned off a group of old F-600 or -700 bump trucks back in the '90s. Each of the four trucks were NOT street driven--they were assigned yard work until they were retired.
• Looks great being that low! *NM*
• Thanks everyone. Tamiya white is thin paint - but their primer might make a good base.
• I can't imagine a difference, unless it was the wheels/hubcaps. I built the pace car one but decades ago.
• NOVA ideas.........
  • Good time to be a NOVA fan....... *PIC*
• I like it just the way it sits. I like 'em looow. *NM*
• Renton, Washington *NM*
• Gunze Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 White, then Gunze Mr. Super Clear Gloss (2 - 3 mist then heavier top coat--all 15 minutes apart) *NM*
• I'll keep updating the map until you guys stop posting. *NM* *LINK*
• While I was back visiting family for Christmas I raided my brothers stash for some goodies..... *PIC*
  • That Charger III - sweet! *NM*
  • How come he's not on here?? Is he still building?? *NM*
    • Three daughters and a government career kept him away. He's retired now and is thinking about getting back into the hobby. *NM*
      • So you raid part of his stash of some nice JoHans..What are brothers for? *NM*
  • Hope he didn't hold you up too bad... *NM*
    • We were both happy with the deal. *NM*
  • He should have given you a SUPER DISCOUNT!!! *NM*
  • OH you now that's not right..... Can I go visit my new brother from a different mother. *NM*
    • Re: OH you see now that's not right..... Can I go visit my new brother from a different mother. *NM*
  • I'd love to have another shot at the Charger III, had one as a kid, but it was way beyond my skills at the time, for that matter may still be, but I sure wish it would get re-issued. Any chance you could post a" whats in the box" for us? Long time since I've seen one *NM*
    • I can do that. Might take a day or two. *NM*
  • Wish I had a model building Brother, all I got is a rubber stamping, card making sister. Just kiddin' Love her none the less for it! *NM*
• Pegasus *NM*
• Yes, since Halcyon disappeared those have gone through the roof. *NM*
• Warrington, PA *NM*
• Work In Progress, decided to try my hand at scratch building another ramp truck, hope it turns out as well as I picture it in my mind.
  • Great start! *NM*
  • Both look great. *NM*
  • VERY NICE *NM*
  • Great vision to make a cab out of the front and back of a panel, giving it a very factory look with the rounded corners and roof ridges and side body moldings lining up! Sharp. *NM*
• Like picking your favorite child *NM*
• MCR was a '72 *NM*
• Very Interesting. Thanks for doing this *NM*
• Thanks, Bill and all. Here's a link to the build thread on another site with more backstory. *LINK*
• This looks like something cooked up here - Bonneville Salt Flats '60 Plymouth Stawag *LINK*
  • Aerodynamically it looks like the cove and the downward ridge in the front fenders from the headlights to behind the wheels would catch wind and create lift at high speed, not a desirable feature when aiming for 200 mph. Some rear fender skirts would be in keeping *PIC*
    • Re: Aerodynamically it looks like the cove and the downward ridge in the front fenders from the headlights to behind the wheels would catch wind and create lift at high speed, not a desirable feature when aiming for 200 mph. Some rear fender skirts would be in keeping
  • I'll just say I hope the air at high speed doesn't get up under it. *NM*
• Bronco is definitely clevo; F-series is definitely FE, exhaust mannys are the tell.