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• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS*
  • Some really beautiful cars, and photos. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Just look at all those 'C' bodies behind that drag Barracuda! *NM*
    • I did! I did! *NM*
  • That Dodge p/u is gorgeous--timeless styling. *NM*
    • I would love to see that in 1/25 scale.... but I'm not holding my breath.😁 *NM*
  • Really like the '70 RRs and GTXs...especially when they're blue!! *NM*
• You have been waiting long enough... Here is this week's Friday Evening Randomness.... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • Thanks Marty.....this will be much more fun next week when my Frontier 2mbps service will be replaced with 500mbps!!! Photos may even load!!!!! Thanks *NM*
  • Great pics Marty...just when Boomer & me were lamenting the unobtainable Galaxie 46-48 Chev Coupe theres pics of the Galaxie 48 Chev Woodie....oh the humanity, the pain, the agony.....lol. *NM*
    • That wagon body is from Best Model Car Parts *NM*
      • Scott...I did a search and Best only shows a 1951 Chev Wagon....no 46-48 that I could find. *NM*
        • Andy, Michael did that about 10 years ago. Here's a link to my Fotki with the pix of what's in the box. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
        • And a Pic of the one I built and a link to the album. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • Agreed, andyd. And to top it off, I had to put my'47 Cheby back in the box, as I lost the two windshield wiper blades! ARGGGHHH! BUT, a fresh cup of coffee,& Friday Night Randomness @ 0515 this morning, is a darn good start to a Saturday!! Thanks, Marty. *NM*
      • Friday EVENING Randomness!! Sorry Marty! More coffee, PLEASE!! *NM*
  • Just starting on your pics, but had to comment on this one right now... *PIC*
  • Thanks for taking the time to curate these shots - appreciate all the effort! *NM*
  • Fantastic collection. Great pics and amazing amount of variation. Thanks a lot for sharing. *NM*
• My GNX turned Restomod Regal T-type project on the bench….. *NM* *PIC*
  • Dang, Dude.... I seriously DIG your style!!!!! *NM*
    • Thanks Marty! *NM*
      • Me too... *NM*
  • Way cool! *NM*
  • That is super cool! Love it!.. *NM*
  • I like that exterior paint scheme! *NM*
  • Vurry Nyce! *NM*
  • Now that's cool! Is that gold paint or foil? *NM*
  • Bullseye! *NM*
  • Potential greatness! *NM*
• Finished a Restoration this morning PICS
  • KooL! *NM*
  • Rear piece is a Stylizing unit from an AMT '62 Corvette (annual "hardtop" kit only). I've got a full set of unused parts ready to go on a reissue '62 *NM*
    • Thank you. Always like to learn new to me stuff!! *NM*
  • Inventive combination of styling parts. Looks good in silver, too. *NM*
  • Nice recovery. *NM*
• Does anyone make a tire flat black anymore Thanks *NM*
  • Have you tried NATO Black? *NM*
  • I meant true flat black *NM*
  • Tamiya makes a rubber black in brush or spray, as David mentions above , the NATO black looks to be a dead on match to it as well *NM*
  • Shon, what do you mean "anymore?" Both Tamiya Nato Black & Rubber Black are very convincing--also only choices of which I'm aware--hold them next to any flat black and you'll see for yourself. *NM*
  • see PIC
    • that's f"l"at black *NM*
  • Humbrol # 33 flat black enamel works for me. *NM*
  • Tamiya's TS-82 is about the best rubber black I have ever used. The spray version is exceptional. Assume the brush version is just as good. *NM*
  • I messed up and put tire instead of true flat black
• 34 Ford pickups *PIC*
  • A classic AMT kit! Here's mine. *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: A classic AMT kit! Here's mine.
    • David, is that resin or did you combine 2 cabs? Cool *NM*
      • It's two cabs I spliced together. *NM*
  • And here's mine.
    • Re: And here's mine.
    • That winch is just WOW, Charlie. Like the upholstery pattern on the seat, too. *NM*
      • used some M-M plastic gears for it. Seat covers are some decals I made. *NM*
        • "M-M plastic gears" ?? *NM*
          • Micro-Mark gear assortment. Several different ones to choose from. *NM*
            • Thanks, Charlie. *NM*
  • John, the chain on the winch is perfect scale stuff, I think. Source, please? (That purple one really pops.) *NM*
    • Re: John, the chain on the winch is perfect scale stuff, I think. Source, please? (That purple one really pops.)
      • Thanks for the prompt response, John. *NM*
  • I built this in 2011.............. *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: I built this in 2011..............
  • 34 Ford pickup. been here before but its one of my favorite build 1972. Was trying Olaf Wahl's brush painting method using Pactra leaf green. *NM* *PIC*
    • Re: 34 Ford pickup. been here before but its one of my favorite build 1972. Was trying Olaf Wahl's brush painting method using Pactra leaf green.
  • Both look great. One of my favorite kits , , Here's mine,, [PICS]
    • Re: Both look great. One of my favorite kits , , Here's mine,, [PICS]
    • That is so nice! Love the color combo and the way you did the red stripe and flame!! *NM*
  • And a couple more... *PICS*
    • Re: And a couple more... *PICS*
      • John, fyi when you reply you can highlight and delete the text in the Subject box and start your reply there. If you run out of space in the Subject box you just continue down in the Text box. The indention shows which post you are replying to. It saves the reader having
  • Did this work? *NM*
    • Thanks, Bill *NM*
      • You're welcome. *NM*
• To me anyway, the Bostrums in the lightweight Galaxies look different from the T-Bolt units...
  • Correct. Ford offered the Bostrum seat as an LPO for Police/Municipal orders in passenger sedans and trucks
    • If you Google1963 Ford Galaxie Bostrum seat. You will get several versions. None the same as the T-Bolt bucket seats *NM*
      • And it looks like 63 -64 versions are different as well. Posted to the FB Teardrop Flyers group to see if there is any insight on the differences.
• Has anyone here chopped an AMT Chevy Fleetline? If so, how did you do it? *NM*
  • Not me, but here's my build. *NM* *PIC*
    • Looks good. Where did the grille come from? *NM*
      • It was a resin piece I picked up at a swap meet many moons ago. *NM*
      • The Revell Chopped 48 Ford Coupe with the fadeaway fenders has a 46-48 Olds grille that may work. *NM*
    • Nor I. Just finished one, and it is tad lower than than yours, David. L.O.L. Love the kit, have 4 more. Would LOVE to find the coupe(Galaxie's) *NM*
      • Boomer, Galaxies Coupe is the 46-48 Chev kit, this is the AMT 51 Chev....having said that I too would love to find the Galaxie 46-48 Chev Coupe kit...........lol. *NM*
        • I've never seen ANY of the ,Galaxie Coupe on shelf in a hobby store, nor on a vendor table at a show. Have seen IONE built on a contest table, though. *NM*
  • Re: Has anyone here chopped an AMT Chevy Fleetline? If so, how did you do it?
  • Take a look at this link. By Steve Boutte *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • In reality, if this old fart was to try that? I would need THREE kits. I would probably screw up two of 'em, then say ta heck with it, and build the third one s.o.b.(straight outta the box!!! L.O.L. *NM*
    • Thank you so much for sharing. Using that technique, it looks almost do-able. *NM*
      • I always struggle with these tutorials - need a shrink to figure it out!
        • Certain folks insist I have a shrink ray machine. Would that help?? 8^)) *NM*
          • Gotta be careful where it's pointed, j/s *NM*
            • Amen to that, brother! *NM*
              • Do not carry in pocket! *NM*
  • Great question: Worth looking online for the reprint by the TRJ publishers of the epic "A-B-C of Custom How"
    • Pretty old school Bob ,,, But I got ya covered right here. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
      • Nice of you to post that. Not that I could do any of it, but it's interesting to read. *NM*
• Is paint reducer the same as paint thinner? *NM*
  • Yes, "reducer" probably costs more but is probably more tailored to spraying. "Thinner" is more general purpose IMO *NM*
• FYI
  • Thanks, but I went to that site but cannot find the "Good News Video of the Week". Can you narrow down its location on the site for us.? *NM*
  • Here you go.... *NM* *LINK*
    • Thank you for your assistance. *NM*
      • Very cool Barry! *NM*
• Finished off an article on Michael Mann, the movie director, and he is working on a film about Ferrari set in 1957 period. He mentioned that he had several cars 3-d scanned so the crew could build replicas on modern chassis. Would be nice if a model company or 3-d printer
  • Ferrari Licensing = No Bueno
    • Agree completely with Ragtop Man, especially the last sentence. *NM*
      • Someone with the juice will set up an operation to resolve this, one would suspect *LINK*
        • LOVED the video...
          • That's why I stick with Mac and Cheese. *NM*
          • Re: LOVED the video...
            • Len, that would be tough for most of us to get used to. :) *NM*
            • Gabagool... pro-shoot... *NM*
              • Exactly! *NM*
                • Madonn! *NM*
  • Whilest kinda sorta on the triple somewhat related topics of Ferraris and racing and movies, allow me to HIGHLY RECOMMEND a movie.
    • I agree with Danno, very good movie. *NM*
• Parts request
  • I'm certain on some stock wheel covers, but don't think I have surplus taillights
• what happened to JeffH did he finish the Titan II truck build *NM*
  • Found this on his Facebook page... *NM* *LINK*
    • thanks *NM*
    • Is Jeff still an active builder? That Titan Concept was coming along so well and it was such an amazing departure of the bulky boxy style of semis at that time. I know the turbine feature did not pan out but the styling was a real breath of fresh air in my opinion. *NM*
      • Charlie Rowley could probably answer your questions regarding Jeff. *NM*
    • Holy Cow! El Camino Billy!! Haven't heard of him in a loooong time. *NM*
      • He's still building. I see him on Facebook. *NM*
      • I saw Billy at the GSL this past May. *NM*
  • He's still around and I get to see him on a regular basis. He has a new granddaughter to keep him busy. The Titan is still on his to do list. *NM*
    • Thanks for the update. All good news! Especially the new granddaughter! *NM*
    • Yup, I am still kickin'
      • what about your Trailblazer *NM*
• Couldn't get with the program so fiddled around and put some photos together. *LINK* *PIC*
  • Have an original 20 mule team kit in my stash. Good winter project(maybe). Stinson? Reminds me of summer, 1949. I was 12 years old. Also, think, Waco 10 & Stearman. Back then, 12 year old kids were driving tractors. Me? I was learning to fly! Never got a
    • Wayne, thanks for the memories. *NM*
    • I have a few of those kits.....$1 and two box tops!!!! Wonder how many they made.....were available for years..... *NM*
    • I had one of the originals still in the mailing box and then bought a couple of repops at their mini-museum. They were in the group of models I had stolen a few years ago. *NM*
  • The Woolworth Store behind the bus...haven't seen one of those in years! *NM*
    • That was the bonus point of the photo. Should have checked it out but was in a rush. *NM*
  • Wayne, you come up with the most off-the-wall stuff--stuff I didn't even know existed. Thanks so much for widening my perspective, friend. *NM*
    • I can only look at so many Mustangs-Camaros before I start getting twitchy and have to get my weird on. *NM*
• Rumor mill says Salvinos to do current IndyCar kit with Penske............... *NM*
  • Saw that, guess they may sell me a couple of kits. *NM*
    • Never done well in the past.....but things change........
      • 2 cars would be nice, one with the speedway aero package and one with the road coarse set up which could be done with just one tree difference, And as buried as the engines are even an engine freak like me couldn't complain too much if they weren't done. *NM*
  • I hope this is true! *NM*
  • Showed up yesterday on FB *NM* *PIC*
  • Will say from my point of view, hope they will be in 1/25 or 24th and not 1/20th. *NM*
    • last night at our club meeting our supplier talked to them and it is 1/20 *NM*
• Could a custom-made crankshaft solve the 90° V-12 vibration issues? Something like the flat-plane crank Ford used in the latest Shelby GT350 Mustangs? *NM*
  • Something along the lines of what GM did with the Buick V6, which was essentially a cast-iron version of the aluminum V8 with two cylinders lopped off *NM*
• I have a 69 Torino on the bench. I hope you guys get a kick out of it. *PIC*
  • Re: Looking good *NM*
  • That's pretty cool, and I like the wheels. *NM*
  • BTW, if you could shoot a pic at a lower angle, we could get a better idea about the stance! *NM*
  • Where'd you get those wheels? *NM*
    • In the write up he said he printed them *NM*
  • Get a kick out of it??? OH HECK YEAH!!!!! Outstanding job of bringing an old school kit into the 2020's!!!! *NM*
  • Nice!! *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • Slick!!! *NM*
  • Killer project! Great paint. Cool wheels. Can't wait to see it finished. Did you design the wheels, or did you buy the file? *NM*
    • The wheels are designed by ZFMW. I just bought the file and printed them. *NM*
      • Do you have a link? *NM*
        • sure do! *NM* *LINK*
      • He has a bunch of good designs. I bought a file myself, but just haven't printed them yet. *NM*
  • That is outstanding.... stance, wheels, color combo, and the theme. wow *NM*
  • I really like your style on that one, cool! *NM*
  • Vapor Locked, here. Awesome!!! *NM*
  • That is so cool in everyway. Love the color choices and those wheels are so unique. *NM*
  • Very fancy. *NM*
  • Very cool Steve! *NM*
  • That's a winner for sure. Great color combo and stance. *NM*
    • Yeah, that paint scheme/combo gets my vote as well ;^) *NM* *PIC*
  • I would never have thought to do that...way cool. *NM*
• I dunno about that... Maybe after I give it a thorough inspection and road test. Maybe then...
• Len, just one point, if your kits are the recent reissues and have 4 headlights, they're '80s. The '79 had singles same as the '78., , , not that it really matters. *NM*
  • You are correct Steve, my mistake. *NM*
• FWIW, Falconer made V-12s out of Chevy V-8s. *NM*
  • And a company called Race Cast Engineering, making LS V12s. *NM*
    • Rocking couple, explained, or why your engine feels like it will rip itself apart *NM* *LINK*
      • Amazing thing about that article is that under "V engines" they do not even mention V8s, V10s, or V12s! *NM*
        • Try this one: Car and Driver breaks it down in layman terms *NM* *LINK*
• Works for me! *NM*