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• A little update on the '70 Mustang. , getting closer to paint , , [PICS]
• A '65, part of the drag team I built...PICS
• Dennis M. Ezmerlian - Did you get your Fotki sorted out? *NM*
• Part request please. Can anyone spare the hood from the Revell 1970 Charger without the hole in the hood? The pink one on the box. Thank you. *NM*
• 65...I am way older than that :)
• Just got back from Wonderfest and Round 2's "TV and Movie Car that screams to be made." is indeed The Green Hornet's Black Beauty and NOT the Bluesmobile! Thank God! *NM*
  • Darn! *NM*
  • REALLY! SERIOUSLY! WE ARE GETTING A 1/25TH SCALE MODEL OF THE TV BLACK BEAUTY!? *NM*
    • Absolutely! Can't wait. *NM*
      • I'm with you Steven! *NM*
  • Eh, good, another one that will keep the wallet in the pocket. When was that program on anyway and is in reruns somewhere? *NM*
    • Don't want one either (never saw the show), but it's nice if someone else gets something they want. The only kit I really, really wanted was for Revell to do a 57 Ranchero. Still can't believe they didn't! *NM*
      • You can get two different Ranchero's in resin...just sayin. They fir the wagon frame etc *NM*
  • Both Mopars, I have no complaints. *NM*
• I have a Monogram 1/25 scale '55 Chevy hardtop that is marked Car Show on the box. The chrome tree has a convertible windshield frame on it, but I don't remember a convertible ever issued in this series. Did I miss something, or did this never happen?? Thanks. *NM*
  • They DID have a convertible version, one is the red and white Indy Pace Car kit. *NM*
    • Yep, forgot about that one, thanks. *NM*
      • Three boxart examples....PICS
        • I built the first issue on the left, good kit! *NM*
        • Uh oh...my memory must really be failing me. I built the coral one when we had a no paint build here several years ago. I guess I must have thought it was 1/24 scale. Thanks Rich. *NM*
    • The first issue was molded in a "coral" color, and had different bumpers (Continental kit?) from the Pace Car *NM*
      • Of those 3 kits, I think only the Pace Car came without continental kit and bumper overriders, which made it more desirable to me. *NM*
• Yet Another '65 Fer 6/5......
  • That is so COOL!!! *NM*
• Another '65 fer 6/5......
  • Nice color !! *NM*
• '65 GT40 MARK I
  • Always love those GT40s !! *NM*
• Saw a rather interesting sign this morning
  • Maybe they're discouraging bringing your own, if you only save $9 ? Personally I pay $28 at a regular shop to have them use my oil and filter, and appreciate that they will do it.. They don't carry my brand, and I can't change it myself any more. *NM*
  • Maybe they can't get filters for everything, or some customers want a particular oil they don't stock *NM*
  • This is becoming a newer trend because there is very little profit in oil changes....
  • Kinda doesn’t surprise me, can’t be much profit in oil changes. A friend stopped doing his own because you can have a shop do it for just a little more than the cost of oil and a filter. *NM*
• '65's for 6/5.....pics.....
  • Very nice...you really like those Moebius kits, dontcha Dave?? Nice to see ya yesterday, and thanks for the vintage plastic. *NM*
    • They are great kits and it was good to talk to you. *NM*
  • Great collection of builds David!! *NM*
  • Wow, I love those, '65 was a good year for cars! *NM*
  • Very nice work! *NM*
• Board consensus? Best kitbash for a R2 '64 F85-442?
  • Is the AMT 69 Olds too new? Great piece otherwise. *NM*
  • I'm not thinking about it (except maybe an AWB based on a Chevelle Modified Stocker chassis), but if I did I'd probably look at the AMT "66, or the Revell '65 Chevelle *NM*
  • Stay with the 64-67 GM chassis, they had the 115" wb. The 68-72 bodies were on the shorter 112" wb......
    • I used the Revell '72 and had to shorten it, narrow it, and mini-tub it! But I love doing that stuff. Mine isn't meant to replicate the stock chassis, it's a resto-mod! *NM* *PIC*
      • Checking my progress pics, I had to LENGHTEN that '72, not shorten. BUT that was because the wheel opening didn't line up. Here's how I did that. *NM* *PIC*
    • Unless you go with the '68 Elcamino chassis, which has a 116" wheelbase, but that also opens another whole can of worms because of the wagon/Elky floor pan. *NM*
      • On REAL cars that's true, but models are different, especially from one mfg to another, even the same company makes cars that SHOULD share components but in model kits they don't always. *NM*
• Time for the 65's....... *PICS*
  • Way cool! But I don't remember that yellow one! *NM*
    • The Dodge??? That was a quickie build off / challenge with Frank... He built a 64 GTO in a similar style, also from a PL prepainted kit (hence, the Goat Slayer name).
  • They look fantastic Marty!! *NM*
  • Really like the Falcon! *NM*
• 65s it is! PICs
  • Uhhh, #43 is a day late, and the red Ford is a day early! (Just yanking your chain- LOL.) *NM*
    • I know, I can't remember the year for a lot of my builds. At least I got the right decade. *NM*
      • Just messin' with ya. I can pin down anything from the 60's, but nothing in the last 20 years or so. Same with knowing a song or record. *NM*
        • Oh, that's ok. I feel bad sometimes because I should remember all the different makes and models from the 60s but I guess when I went into the Army in 65 and then straight to Germany in 66 and married in 67, knowing all the new models wasn't top on my list. *NM*
  • Nice builds!! *NM*
    • Thanks *NM*
  • Nice selection, VW van is cooland that orange Pontiac, wow. *NM*
    • Thank you very much. *NM*
• '64 fer 6/4....and a '65 fer 6/5.....
• my 65's
• '65 Fer 6/5....
  • VERY nice!!!! *NM*
  • Beautiful !! What color is that, Poppy Red maybe? *NM*
  • Thanks - but that was the rest of the team behind that pour
• NEW link for Victoria Day Speedfest, better photographs... *LINK*
• NEW link for Lindsay Swap Meet, clearer photographs... *LINK*
• '65 Fer 6/5.....ish...
• Folks, I am still up at 6am CST and need to hit the rack. I did not comment on very many due to time factors, but all of you are posting great builds and I just want to say thanks to everyone and especially MATT & DAWN for providing this great site. Good night everyone. *NM*
• My 1965 builds. ............... *PICS* .......
  • That's a great collection of 65's, Scott. *NM*
  • Cool models! Great assortment, some full sized beauties! *NM*
• Another '64 fer 6/4...sort of.....
  • One of the nicest one of those I have seen. VERY cool! Even the right color interior...which most people don't get right *NM*
    • What he said! VERY impressed with this build. Wow. *NM*
  • Painting that tape deck--Holy Cow... *NM*
• Thanks to all who helped with my manifold quest. The only model I might have is the Willys. I'll take a look for one but I think I'll just make one. *NM*
• Very realistic setup. Nice work. *NM*
• '64 fer 6/4....
• 6 - 4 ...okay, a few...
• 1964's ............... *PICS* .......
  • Nice...Scott, can you tell me what color you used on the bronze Galaxie?? Thanks. *NM*
  • Sorry Jim, but I don't remember the color. I painted that at least 10 years ago with a Model Master lacquer color that was discontinued many years ago. *NM*
  • Nice selection, Scott. All clean builds. (Have a thing for the Galaxies--had a '64 2-dr Custom 500 small block w/glass packs--a real slug, but Lordy, it sounded pretty!) *NM*
• '64 fer 6/4....
  • Oh, YES!! *NM*
• 64's..... *PIC*
  • Love the Ramchargers--to scared to decal them... *NM*
• WOW just amazing work. *NM*
• A '64 for 6/4
  • Oh MAN, is that cool. Love it! *NM*
  • The coat hanger: very clever--I would not have thought of it *NM*
• Shannonville Motorsport Park is near Belleville, Ontario, Canada... *LINK*
  • Weird - The Spotlight page pics just show the tiny pic icons, but I could open them in a new tab. Your link to the pics site worked just fine. Thanks for posting. I wonder if there is a place in or near Texas, USA where they race these kinds of cars? NASCAR vehicles are
    • I just finished reloading the photographs as there was a problem...try again, they are much clearer :) *LINK*
    • Look up SCCA, they have several regions in Texas. IMSA GS cars are pretty tricked out but still stock based. They run Circuit of America. Also they have several single make series that are factory based. *NM*
• A 64 for 6/4
  • Perfection !! *NM*
  • That is very nice! *NM*
  • Looks great in classic black. Sharp build! *NM*
  • Beautiful! That was a VERY rare kit, before the un-expected re-issue! I love black with red interior, nice! *NM*
  • Gosh, that's pretty build, Ed. *NM*
• Scalefest IPMS Show in Dallas today. PICs I couldn't stay long and most of the pics are of military diorama type stuff. *LINK*
  • Thanks for posting. I would have gone but lost track of the date. Have always found some good finds in the vendor area, also. Darn. *NM*
    • I've missed it in the past for the same reason. *NM*
  • Some nice stuff there.... Thanks for the pics! *NM*
    • You are very welcome! *NM*
  • Works for me. Thanks, Terry. *NM*
  • I also was unaware of the show, but may not have been able to make it anyway this year. Thanks for posting your pics. The B-17 auto gas station diorama is great. Ken Hamilton did one some time back but I do not think this is his unless he changed it up since the pics I *PIC*
  • There is/was a B17 gas station here that I remember climbing up the ladder to when I was a kid. I think the nose is gone now attempting to restore it. *NM*
• Thanks so very much kopperkart, Irv, & Marty for your praise. Means a great deal... *NM*
  • "Very nicely done" is not praise? *NM*
    • Jim, I DID thank you in my response about the Tamiya Bright Blue. I'm not sure what fight you're trying to pick, but take it OTB. [email protected] *NM*
      • Ken just take a deep breath. If you can't tell the difference between a "light" comment and an insult, as you seem to think it was, you're the one who's looking for a fight...again. Bye Ken. *NM*
• '64 Honda F-1
  • Very nice Ken. *NM*
    • Ditto! Still haven't built mine, though. *NM*
      • Bill, those old Tamiya decals are pretty bad--disintegrate when they hit the water. I'd shoot a coat of Tamiya Clear or Testors Decal Bonder over the whole sheet 1st. *NM*
        • Thanks for the heads-up. *NM*
  • VERY nicely done!!!! *NM*
  • Love the older F1 models especially Honda. Nice work *NM*
  • Very nice model! *NM*
• That Tomy 1/32 Jaguar I previously posted...
• 64's i have a few more but no phots of them
• Thanks! The backdrop is a large-printed photo of a certain truck factory.. it appears in various backgrounds of models. It even has a 2010 version of Tim in the background. *NM*
• My 64s PICs I'm sure I have more but I can't find them at the moment.
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Neat "Long gun".'course, that van in the "pic" above, didn't look too bad either. L.O.L. By the way, my FIRST and Only "brand new" car, was a '78 Cordoba, believe it or not. NO Corinthion leather either! L.O.L. Had the "lean burn" engine., I think that's what it was called. *NM*
  • Nice to see my cousin's Power Wagon... *NM*
    • Really? It's a nice one! *NM*
      • Yeah, that picture was taken on an island about a mile from my driveway... *NM*
  • Nice selection, love the yellow and black 58! *NM*
  • Like the blowen slant six!! *NM*
    • I'd like to see the car it wound up in. *NM*
  • Got a 'Cuda AND a Power Wagon--made my day. Thanks, Bill. *NM*
• I know I'm a bit early but I'll be gone most all day tomorrow so here are my '64's for 6/4.....pics.....
  • Nice collection of 64s, they all look Great! *NM*
• my only 63......pic
• Just finished, but I'm waiting for my resin caster to send me a rear valance. Once that gets here, the model will be done. My favorite 1950's car based on styling. Barry, I think that you will like this. ............... *PICS* ........
  • Very mainstream. I like it. *NM*
  • Very nice Scott! *NM*
• My 63's
  • The Falcon Fastback is really cool and really well done. *NM*
  • Sweet little Fastback Falcon!👍 *NM*
• Need a little help... is there a source for an intake manifold that will mount 2 750 CFM carbs on a supercharger? *NM*
  • The MPC 67 Corvette "Stingray" and gen 2 "Night Stalker", which are the same kit, one molded in white, the other in black.
    • That's a kit ('67 Vette) I'd wanted for a long time but never pulled the trigger. *NM*
  • Monogram 39 Chev Coupe has a pair of Holleys on its blower,Revell 41 Willys Street Rod has a pair on its 6-71,neither have an actual separate intake adaptor or manifold as such tho', don't think I've seen the adaptor/maifold in 1/24/25, just carbs on top of the blower top. *NM*
  • You could make one from a small piece of thick sheet plastic. Mounting pads for the carbs on top (as close together as possible), make the piece as short and narrow as possible while still covering the inlet area of the blower *NM*
    • Thank. That's the route I figured I'd take. *NM*
  • Dual 4150 Holleys normally are used sideways on a 6-71 or 8-71 blower. That style flat plate would be easy enough to make. **PIC**
    • Thank you. On it... *NM*
• Another '63 Fer 6/3
• A couple more '63's...pics
• '63 Fer 6/3
• '63 Fer 6/3
  • Re:nice *NM*
• Once again, the weekend is upon us, and y'all know what that means....It's time for Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • That Orange AMC Rebel is every bit as good lookin as the like year Mopars.....RR GTX ETC *NM*
    • Totally agree!!! *NM*
  • Thanks Marty!! *NM*
  • The MG Magnette ZB is really rare here in the US, *NM*
  • Great set! Victor Demichi is one of my favorites. So original! *NM*
    • He is also a great guy to just chat with. *NM*
  • Just a note, once again, to remind you how much I appreciate your sharing your vast array of pics here on the board. Thanks! *NM*
    • Thanks Bill! *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics Marty! That blue 55 gasser is perfection to me, color and everything about it! *NM*
  • Great car pics but on a side note: The picture of the flowers is exceptional. It is very well composed and framed . I am very impressed. Taking car pics, we are sometime limited as to how creative we can be but you really know your stuff behind the camera. *NM*
    • and here I was looking for a snake, or some rare creature hiding in the plants!!! It IS a well done pic however. *NM*
    • Gee, Terry... You're gonna make me blush! LOL *NM*
  • I'll take that lil Rambler cause it's so looowwww!! *NM*
    • I like that too...shotgun? *NM*
  • WOW!!!! 71 Olds 442 *NM*
  • The flamed hot rod was my favourite...until I saw the AMX :) Thanks for the great selection. *NM*
• Here are a few '63s I've done over the years.
  • Thanks for the memory jolt... There was a bright red '63 Fury coupe in my hometown back when I was in high school that was probably the fastest thing in town. It was really fast and he would never reveal what was under the hood, dang it! ;^) *NM*
• My Biggest build to date.........(pics)
  • Looks like a real big challenge, WAY over my pay grade. Hope you are fully over the infection and good luck with your new 1:1 scale project!!! *NM*
    • Thanks Bill *NM*
• Awesome build Karl! I really like the tip about the '67 Chevelle taillights! I have a resin (R&R?) '64 that will need those for sure! *NM*
• need suggestions for best 6 cylinder match for 1959-1960 Impala, thanks. craig cochran *NM*
  • AMT '60 pickup...air cleaner is wrong for a passenger car though, and nothing exists in any known kit *NM*
  • There are two kinds of air filters for '60-'61, oil bath and paper filter. The oil bath has a similarity to some of the early Fords except for the extension over to the carb. The raised radial pattern and curved top edges are old oil bath style, the flatter top edges are
    • I'm thinking Ken Kitchen cast an air cleaner for the Chevy '6'. *NM*
• June 4 build-off for kits available in 1964 *PIC*
  • Sorry, intended too, just too many distractions this year. *NM*
• One 63 for 6/3
  • Nailed it! *NM*
• Local Cruise Night last night...**PIX**... *LINK*
  • Wow, that was quite the car show... I LOVED that deep red 3 window. *NM* *PIC*
  • Nice pics of a nice show! That black Rivi is beautiful!! *NM*
    • That Riv is even nicer than it looks in the photo, a lot of black cars there... *NM*
  • Nice pics, Tom.... Is that a monthly show by any chance? I might have to check it out some time if it is. *NM*
    • It's a weekly show, Marty, every Thursday night in Westmont, let me know if you decide to go... *NM*
  • Some real beauties there, Tom. Thanks. *NM*
  • Thanks Tom!! *NM*
  • My favorite of your posts is the '57 Buick Century 2 door hardtop. My dad's favorite car of all time, although with a wife, a 10 year old boy (me), a 7 year old girl, and an infant girl his was a 4 door hardtop. It was geared for the highway and would really roll! ;^) *NM* *PIC*
  • Great pictures Tom. *NM*
• My '60-'63s......PIX. ...
  • I really like your clean build style on those early Ford pickups as well as the Falcon and Comet, Roger. My favorite is the gray short-bed Ford. I have one on the bench right now, waiting for a repaint! *NM*
    • Thanx Zeke! The '62 is my favorite. I love the old unibodies! I look forward to seeing your build of the '60! *NM*
  • Roger that ! Each one is really well done! *NM*
• 1963's for 6/3 ............... *PICS* ........
  • Great builds as always, Scott. *NM*
• I X3 that! *NM*
• '63's for 6/3.....pics....
  • All nice builds, David. Your Trumpeter Nova is still the best looking one of that kit I've ever seen. (Of course I've never built mine yet!) *NM*
• Thanks Mark will do. *NM*
• Thanks again David. *NM*
• Thanks Ken. *NM*
• Thanks David I will check them out. *NM*
• Thanks, Jim. FWIW, a blue base produces a brighter/lighter chrome than a black base (tip from Gregg at MCM). *NM*
  • Right Ken. I was thinking something else. *NM*
• I like the Old Skool Falcon... *NM*
• Another Beauty! *NM*
• Beautiful! *NM*
• Amazing! *NM*
• Re: Penniless is just to cool. X 2! *NM*
• Nizzz, the low level shots really emphasize the Chevie's sleek lines! *NM*
• Better yet, if Revell/Monogram could do an all new tool, like the excellent '59 and '60 Chevy kits! *NM*
• I agree! All cool but that Dodge is so cool and rare! *NM*
• Very Nicely done... *NM*
• Those are nicely built '62s! Great selection too!! *NM*
• Completely different... but, very cool! *NM*
• WOW! I've never seen a '62 Dodge look THAT good, WOW! *NM*
• Nicely finished, great look... *NM*
• Great group, love the Royal Pontiac... *NM*
  • I was inspired to build that one because the real car has 2 towing balls mounted to the front bumper. Then when I built it I didn't put them on it. *NM*
• Both nizzz, sweet Caddy... *NM*
• Thanks all for the kind words... *NM*
• Nice 'Vette, thanks for the chrome tips... *NM*
  • Thank you, Tom. The foiling on your '62 posted above is simply outstanding--would scare me to death to try! *NM*
• I like all of 'em, but that red bubbletop does stand out... *NM*
• A 63 and a tuner...pics
• The KW Cook/Challenge Transit Mixer
• My 63s PICs I've only built 2 63s and they were both this year.
• Andyd, if I EVER get to find, purchase, and build, that puppy will be hanging from the ceiling in my man cave. Trust me. *NM*
• After all the commercial and emergancy stuff this week, let's do something different. Favorite Tuner build. PICs
  • Those graphics work really well on that Integra Terry! I never would have thought of that! *NM*
    • And here are a few of my Tuners!
    • Thanks, sometimes it just comes to me. *NM*
  • Like that green, needs a plate that says FISH..Get a Tuner Fish..lol *NM*
    • Got it! *NM*
• Jim, you really know how to hurt a guy!!! KIDDING!! LOVE that kit. Hoping to find one, before I "meet my maker". I didn't watch the whole video, cause as soon as I saw that sweetheart sittin' there all purty and all, I just sat here and drooled. Thanks a bunch, Jim. Made my
  • Boomer, I've seen them available from $85-$400. They're out there. *NM*
    • Yup, I know they're out there, AND darned expensive! I might even be willing to trade my MPC/AMT mint 1928 Ford Tudor, "even up", for a kit (complete)of the Monogram B36. L.O.L. *NM*
• Re: I think they came from a 62 AMT kit not sure which one *NM*
• That is really nicely done, and the bonus is that it reminds me of that old classic movie... *PIC*
  • Yes, one of my favorite movies, they sure crunched up a bunch of MoPars... *NM*
• Terrific build and color choice on the Cadillac. Nice one! *NM*
• Lots of cool ones, especially the '62 Chevy bubbletop. Nice! *NM*
  • Thanks *NM*
• LOL. In looking back over the list of posts I saw I somehow missed this one, another post with Both '62 Chevys - an Impala and a BelAir! Good stuff! *NM*
• LOL. Speaking of the devil in my previous post... A '62 Impala! Also nice work! *NM*
• As I mentioned in Marty's earlier post, it is cool to see the '62 bubbletop Chevy BelAir instead of the more common Impala. Nice job! *NM*
• The complexity and accuracy of your fire rigs are amazing. Really spectacular! *NM*
• Cool to see a '62 bubbletop Chevy BelAir instead of the more common Impala. *NM*
• Two things that stood out to me: The 4 door interior conversion is great, and the detail that make me chuckle is the descriptive plate. ;^)
  • Dang. I forgot to add the *PICS* note in my post above... *NM*
• My 1962's for 6/2. ............... *PICS* ........
  • Scott, your builds might not have tons of detail but they are clean, clean, CLEAN. *NM*
  • And here is a post with BOTH - a '62 Impala and a '62 BelAir. Love it! *NM*
    • And the Impala is an original annual issue. *NM*
      • Built a rare kit and did it well. Way to go! *NM*
  • Nice ones Scott! I noticed the Ford is missing your trademark license plate *NM*
    • It was built long, long ago. I have a lot of built ups that pre-date my "personal" license plate. Maybe some day I'll decide to add the plates a few cars at a time........I guess that I should do that. *NM*
  • All nice! I like the Pontiac... *NM*
• Thank you all for the wonderful comments on my 1964 Pontiac wagon. I appreciate it! *NM*
• Is there a difference in contents between the Revell Charger Daytona cardboard box issue and the metal box issue? Thanks. *NM*
  • Yes. The metal box Daytona is from Round 2/AMT. *NM*
    • WOW !! I was way off on that one. I guess since I'll be turning 56 yo in July, my mind will be slipping from now on. *NM*
  • And the Revell Daytona is way better and easier to build with more detail and less parts fit issues. *NM*
• X 2 !! *NM*