Message Index

• Happy Birthday to the United States Army! June 14th 1775. It’s also Flag Day. June 14th 1777. *NM*
• Re: Okay, who's doing the 25th scale hydroplanes??
  • This maybe speaking out of turn but will it be indicated which engine is in each kit?......and the expected price of each kit?............thanks. *NM*
• How many of you have ordered/bought the new '64 Chevelle kit? I'm curious to hear what your opinion is on it. Has anyone done a review on it? *NM*
  • Just ordered one (from Spotlight) yesterday. A friend of a friend got one first, but for some reason hasn't opened it (?) *NM*
    • How in the world can you buy a kit and not open it. Groking a new kit is one of the best parts of this hobby. *NM*
      • Good Lord, yes. I don't build worth a darn, but I can sure look them over as good as anybody... *NM*
  • I saw one built up at a club meeting last Friday in Milwaukee. Looks good. Fine Scale Modeler has a review on it's website. Here's a picture of it.
    • That does look very good, I built one of the old ones recently *NM* *PIC*
      • Very nice....could you actually buy a '64 Malibu with a 427 in it? A '64 Malibu was my first car. *NM*
        • Nope, I used the Revell '67 Corvette engine and the Revell '65 Chevelle chassis on my build: *NM* *PIC*
  • I want to make a convertible, what convertible boot will fit this kit? *NM*
    • Probably a boot from a '65 Pontiac GTO or maybe one of the Olds 442s. *NM*
      • Not sure about the Olds, but the GTO boot has that reverse curve at the back that the Chevelle doesn't have *NM*
• Rat Rig update......Hood *PIC*
• Opinions needed. PIC Yes, I know it is my build and I can do whatever I want and what I want is some opinions and suggestions.
  • My opinion, I would go with the factory style chrome....
    • I agree with what Marty said... *NM*
      • ditto! JIM *NM*
    • Thanks. You are the first On many for factory chrome. *NM*
  • I've always liked a nice black paint job, I too would go with the chrome bumpers, etc, ie, suggestion # 2, gold can look good on some things, eg, 57 Chev Bel Air side spears, late 50's Cadillac grilles but I'd even look at maybe chrome rims with the black wheel centres. *NM*
    • Agreed, thanks! *NM*
  • All black--too much black--may look like a blob, black with chrome--they complement each other very well, black and gold--gold looks cheap/gaudy in any configuration on a vehicle *NM*
    • I'm seeing a trent but I think you're right. *NM*
  • The chrome will accentuate the high level of black, not detract. Save the gold BMF for something wilder and cooler *NM*
    • Thanks, I do think this is cool but I know what you are talking about. *NM*
  • I like AndyD's idea, and let me say that's one sweet black paint job. *NM*
    • Thank you. It still needs a couple more polishing rounds. *NM*
  • Maybe try smoke tint chrome. Stock, but then again, not stock *NM*
    • That's an interesting idea. I'm just not sure how to do that over the BMF. *NM*
  • Terry, are you planning on any striping? Possibly a yellowish-gold stripe package? *NM*
• My latest completion *PIX*
  • Very nice wrecker Ken! *NM*
    • Thanks Bob it was a fun build. *NM*
  • Awesome work!!! *NM*
    • Thanks Terry *NM*
  • Period Perfect! *NM*
    • Thanks Dave. My step-dad owned a Gulf station for a brief time in the mid-60's so this was kind of nostalgic for me. Of course he never owned anything this nice. LOL *NM*
  • Hey, Ken. What did you use for cable? Looks pretty realistic. *NM*
    • Thanks Charlie. For the cable I just used some black thread my wife had in her sewing box. *NM*
  • I really like that!!!! *NM*
    • Thanks Marty. I did my best. *NM*
  • Re: well done *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Re: My latest completion *PIX*Only one word to describe that......PERFECT! *NM*
    • As they say "Perfect from far but far from perfect." Thanks *NM*
  • You did good Ken!! *NM*
    • Barry, thanks. Much appreciated *NM*
  • Cool build *NM*
    • Bill, thanks *NM*
  • Very nicely done, and very cool! *NM*
  • Very well done. What are your thoughts on the upcoming Moebius wrecker? *NM*
• Anyone hear from Pat Redmond? Know how he's doing? *NM*
  • He's on FaceBook. Seems to be doing well. Mostly recoverd from his operation, by all appearances. *NM*
  • Pat is doing great...he came to our club meeting in Toronto last Saturday *NM*
  • Rumors of my demise ..... blah... blah ...... blah.....
• Do I remember correctly that Moebius is doing a tow truck? *NM*
  • Box art dropped yesterday on FB under Sven's account - killer! *NM*
    • Could someone post the boxart here? *NM*
      • Re: Could someone post the boxart here?
        • Looks like I'll be getting one of those to go with the others in my collection. The Lincoln-Mercury dealer in my hometown ran one of those with a Holmes 660 body on it , until they lost the franchise back in 2002.
          • Fiat, Isuzu, Mitsubishi, and Suzuki? There's one guy I wouldn't take along when buying lottery tickets! *NM*
          • I wonder how fundamentally different it is to the unit on 78 GMC. *NM*
            • RevMon GMC *NM*
              • Looks more closely related to the old Revell Midnight Cowboy wrecker bed *NM*
        • That's probably the coolest box art I've seen in quite a while! *NM*
        • In case anyone is curious, 641 is an Iowa area code. *NM*
        • Hmmm.... Looks like I may have to break down and buy my 2nd of the Moebius Ford trucks..... The only other one that I bothered with was the utility truck.
  • I may have to get that one too. It looks sweet! *NM*
• partial decal sheet PIF *PIC*
  • Not asking for the pif, but wondering what the two big and 5 stack little black dots are for *NM*
    • Gauges. *NM*
      • If they are going to have kit decals for the gauges for a specific kit why not have the printing, numbers, dials, etc. on the black backgrounds while they are at it? Those are hard tiny details to paint or draw on the gauge faces. *NM*
        • Michael at Best Model Car Parts (on the auction place) makes really nice, well-detailed gauge faces for a multitude of model car kits. *NM*
        • The gauge details are there, Bill. The pic is a little out of focus. *NM* *PIC*
          • Mystery solved! Thanks. Plain round black circles made no sense to me. Glad you could explain what was happening. *NM*
• I thought I saw you in the 1320 Video coverage! *NM*
• Too bad no one in the States stepped up because even though I had it in a plain envelope, I had to pay $10 for international "plastic content". Oh well, I do give things to folks for free and I pay the postage but why no Americans offer??? *NM*
  • I may have an answer... Postage going to Canada is expensive $$$$$$$ three times over. Whenever I've given something to Farmer we make the exchange at NNL North (not much lately) I've even had a few friends living or doing business in the US have a PO Box n they pick it up. *NM*
    • I've shipped Canada a $4 item which ended up costing me $17.... I've done that a few times but I bet I wouldn't do it again (Sorry North of the border guys). But I figured it's the business we are in. *NM*
      • You did notice how much it cost me in postage just to send you those wheels last month, right Frank? But like you said, it's the cost of doing "business" these days. *NM*
        • Actually I didn't I went right for the opening item... I thought you lived in the US so I didn't even notice. How much may I ask? *NM*
          • It was 9 bucks but don't take this as me asking for reimbursement, I'm totally OK with sending stuff to friends when I can. *NM*
  • Well. I've asked for parts before, but I never accept the parts with out offering to pay for shipping or exchange a part in return, or at the very least a PIF
    • In an email, I offered to reimburse Dennis for the shipping. He very kindly said not to. Then I emailed him offering him some parts that, if he doesn't want them, I will offer them here as a PIF. *NM*
    • A number of years ago, my income was very low and I mentioned that it was hard for me to afford kits. Some people extremely graciously sent me some. Since then, my income has gone up significantly. If you sent me kits in the past, I will gladly reimburse you for them. LMK. *NM*
  • Dennis, you could stipulated "Lower 48 states only"... I've seen some put that stipulation. *NM*
    • I shouldnt've post this, I was more upset with the postal service because it was in a regular envelope and thin enought for any mail slot or thinner. I'm sorry I even brought it up, so let's forget about it and get back to modeling, cheers.
      • Yeah, I should have kept my nose out of it. I didn't mean to stir anything up. Perhaps if Matt or Dawn sees this they'll just take the whole post down my apologies to anyone I may have offended. *NM*
• Received TRJ # 86 in North County San Diego, Cal. yesterday, 6/11/2024 *NM*
  • I was able to get # 86 from a local hot rod shop, Johns Rod & Custom here in Oz, so am a happy camper. *NM*
  • still waiting in central Indiana. JIM *NM*
  • So there's still hope then... *NM*
  • TRJ 86 arrived in Noblesville IN today. JIM *NM*
• ATTENTION PLEASE: Does anyone have an email address for Jim Keeler? Thank you. *NM*
  • Jim Keeler is on Facebook *NM*
    • Yes, I know. I still need his email address. What I have to say I don't want on Facebook. *NM*
      • Message Jim on Facebook and ask for his email address *NM*
• Knock them off, that's the way the designers wanted it anyway - if you can't see a Carousel Red GTO from three blocks away, you need your vision tested *NM*
• Back to the rainy day roots of the hobby - very creative *NM*
• Jimmy Key!?....The pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, Yankees and Orioles?! *NM*
  • No. Different one. This Jimmy graduated from Temple High in Temple, Texas in either 1965 or '66.
    • I know, I was just being a smart .....uhh....Guy! Jimmy Key the Pitcher was from Huntsville Al and was born in 1961.
• SMP Decals... But he past away a few weeks ago. *NM*
• Well, of all the ways to be "out Sick" this "Sick day" was a darn fine one! Thanks for sharing it with us. I hope your doc visits turn out well, too! *NM*
• Pictures from the 32nd Heartland Model Car Nationals *LINK* *LINK*
  • Thank you for posting the link to your terrific pics.. Some amazing work to check out. *NM*
  • Thanks Marc. *NM*
  • Wow! Really great builds on display. Quite the array of subject matter. *NM*
  • Even though the real cars were underwhelming, the Cavalier Coupe and J2000 sedan, plus the '72 Nova sedan were neat builds. Anyone know who did those? I'd like to see more pics of them. *NM*
• ...or an Aurora or Tyco slot car. *NM*
• What a great day for a car show! Thanks for sharing your pics. I know we all appreciate it. *NM*
• M-20 Prime Mover #4
  • Nice! Can't wait to see some fenders! *NM*
    • Here ya go, Jim. Got some work done on them today.
  • It is fun to watch your projects' steady step by step progress toward completion. And, of course, the final products. Thanks for posting! *NM*
  • Looking good. Right now, I can see this turning into a ride for Mad Max. *NM*
    • Have you seen the new movie 'Furiosa'. Some neat trucks in that 'Mad Max' prequel. *PIC*
  • Just amazing! *NM*
  • The tire color is very convincing *NM*
• If you want to see a 1:1 scale version search for "Andrew Morris, Model A Tourer" he was an amazing Tasmanian hot rodder who built his Model a over 40 yrs ago....worth looking up. *NM*
• Richard and Ira.....two people I followed in the 70's.....
  • You gave me exactly what I needed, Dave. I'll keep it there. I was a fan of both of them too. Ira's articles were what got me scratch building way back when. *NM*
    • Me too......thx *NM*
  • Ira's still building and shows off a lot of cool models on Facebook. *NM*
    • He used to be on Showrods site.......I got to talk to him a few times....but never met. *NM*
• Fun video brings back some memories of the Rat Fink craze. Some nice rides, too. *NM*
• That looks like Harry Bradley design for 32 Fords from a long time ago. I was going to try to do one similar to that...but didn't think I could do a good job on it so never did. *NM*
• Yep! *NM*
  • Scott...are you looking for info or......????
• Perfect! Thanks, Dave. I know Tim. The hunt is on! *NM*
• Great fun concept. Glad you brought it to life! *NM*
• I really like that! *NM*
• Having grown up in a small Illinois ag community, I often refer to myself as a farm geek... My family didn't farm, but a lot of my friend's families did. *NM*
• X2. *NM*