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• Custom 1971 Ford van. I personally like it. Your opinion may vary. ..........
  • That was a popular thing to do in 70s. Though not many would have the skills to pull it off. :-) *NM*
  • Looks like it just popped out of a Trousley cartoon.... Could definitely picture Krass & Bernie heading to some wild adventure/ mishap at a Van-in *NM*
  • Vaguely like a chopped Brubaker Box *NM* *LINK*
  • The next job that the guy the did the shortened Chevelle wagon attempted..........and just because you can doesn't mean you should..lol. *NM*
  • The front bumper, grill and wheels are worth more than the whole rest of the vehicle. *NM*
• Custom 1967 Chevelle wagon. I personally don't like it. Your opinion may vary. .......... *PIC* .....
  • well, its different........lol......looks like its been shortened, I would have thought the 2dr hardtop idea would have looked better on the original wagon wheelbase.....maybe....lol. *NM*
  • It does kinda look like a GM concept car that they would do. *NM*
  • The Camaro front clip is a cool idea... Not a big fan of shorty vehicles though.... Maybe if they had kept the stock wheelbase. *NM*
    • x2 *NM*
  • If you squint, the front end is reminiscent of a ‘71 or ‘72 Chevelle. I’m also not a fan of ’shorties’ - to my eye, the proportions always look awkward with the unchanged front end and rear overhang. *NM*
• What car is this one also ? .......... *PIC* ......
  • It has a small rectangular yellow(?) badghe on the front ....methinks a Ferrari, late 60's early 70's edition by Enzo. *NM*
  • Chris Amon in a Ferrari at Daytona probably 1967 *NM*
• what car is this ? .......... *PIC* .....
  • An earlier version of the Ferrari in the above pic.........or maybe a Lola T70(maybe)....apart from Fords GT40 variations and Porsches 917 variations late 60's early 70's hipo sports cars do have a similar appearance. *NM*
  • I'm thinking Lola like Andy says :-) *NM*
• Long shot parts request
• 55 Cameo
  • Good looking truck! *NM*
  • Very nice! *NM*
  • I could see myself driving that. *NM*
  • Thanks guys. Had a hard time with this one. *NM*
  • That looks perfect ! The finished product makes it look like it was easy. *NM*
  • Dan,thats nice,especially like the engine bay,I just finished the same kit tho' hotrodded mine, used the 6carb 1/24th Little T SBC & some parts box 5spoke mags & tyres, went together o/k but final assembly was a PITA as not very big frame/bed/interior location points..lol *NM*
  • Just realized that yours was the 2nd run with the correct horizontal lower side window opening...mine is the 1st run upward sloping lower window edge, started it 30yrs ago,painted then & left till I finished it 1 months ago...lol. *NM*
  • Looks good to me. I built one when the kit first came out. I used a Dremel to open up the back of the grille so you could see through it. *NM*
    • The one and only picture I have of the model - *NM* *PIC*
  • Great build!! *NM*
• You bet! I just got the block hugger headers last week and while they're beautiful, they stick out too far and don't tuck into the frame. They look great though and will be used on a different project.
• Thank you Matt & Dawn, my kits arrived today. *NM*
• Another one bits the dust. PICs I picked this up at our contest in March and I haven't built a Tamiya kit is awhile and it was very enjoyable.
  • Nice! *NM*
  • Very Nice! Nothing like a Tamiya kit to put the joy back in the hobby! You've inspired me to dust off a couple of mine and join in the fun! *NM*
  • I like it ! :-) *NM*
  • Nice one! I gotta try me a Tamiya kit some day. *NM*
  • Looks good Terry. I love Tamiya kits - there are almost never any fit issues nor nasty surprises toward the end of the build, especially with the new kits. They're that good! *NM*
    • He speaks the truth! *NM*
    • and try to find any mold lines ....not easy *NM*
  • Looking good! *NM*
• These are pretty cute. *PIC*
  • Is it diecast or plastic? Have an engine? Might have to extend the bed a bit for the camper version, but that would be no problem for you. Looks like a fun project. *NM*
  • I'm pretty sure that's a Welly diecast - 1/24.
    • Welly does some neat, somewhat obscure diecats that are pretty nice and reasonable to acquire and have nice detailing.. Here is another of their Jeeps that I have in my collection.
  • Re: These are pretty cute. Neat stuff! A full glue version of that would be great, but I'll not hold my breath for fear of passing out! *NM*
    • With all of the nice straight lines, it would be reasonably easy to copy in plastic. *NM*
  • Here's mine *PIX* and *LINK*
  • This is my version. I believe it is a Liberty Classic. It was a Canadian Tire diecast bank *PIC*
• What would be a unique color to paint the AMT '68 GTO? I'm looking for a color in a spray can. Any suggestions? *NM*
  • I'd recommend going to paintref.com's '68 GTO list (LINK INSIDE), which includes links to GTOs in those colors, and then once you find the color you want, check it against Duplicolor (for metallics) or Testors/Tamiya/Krylon/Rustoleum to see what comes close... *NM* *LINK*
  • This is a Firebird but I like Mayfair Maize----------PIC INSIDE
    • Mayfair Maize is a kind of yellow- what color is that Firebird? I like it! *NM*
      • I've been doing some looking and I'd say that color is......................... *PIC*
        • Autumn Bronze, that's it. I typed the wrong color. *NM*
        • I love that in Autumn Bronze. It looks good with either black or white interior, possibly even parchment. *NM*
  • There were usually spring colors - might be worth checking
• OT: *VIDEO* How AMT Saved Star Trek (kinda) Galileo shuttlecraft *LINK*
  • interesting video, Sci-Fi not my thing, but still a fun video.
  • Round2 also has a bog article (4 parts) about the shuttle with some interesting photos - *LINK*
• For Bob Kremer. *PICS*
  • Terry, I've had a box of those nibs + holders since the mid 60s. Don't use a lot but you can never have too many tools.-----BOXART
  • Oh thank you Terry! I had almost forgotten that I had posted it. I wonder if a place like Hobby Lobby might have those. I will check. I'll have to dig out that issue! Thanks again Terry! *NM*
  • Article for those interested.
    • And the other one... *PICS*
• Very OT....I have a "Reed Prince" screw driver, but have never run into a Reed Prince screw that I know of. What's up with that? *NM*
  • Frearson screw drive used primarily in boat building. Internet has a pretty good explanation. *NM*
    • Well, I wish Reed Prince screws were the prevalent screw. Me, and Phillips and power tools don't always get along. *NM*
  • Everything you could ever want to know is here: *NM* *LINK*
    • That's funny....I just got off that site before seeing your post! *NM*
      • Bill's LINK is the internet reference I alluded too. *NM*
        • Yes, that's how I got there in the first place. Thanks. *NM*
• Got my MPC 71 Demons and 68 R/T convertible today!
  • BTW, I really like the separation line between front fenders and rocker panels.
    • I landed the Hardtop last week from the site Host. I didn't have too great of expectations for it........
      • I totally agree! The positive fit of the pieces is the best! And yes, the front suspension detail is lacking but I can live with that for a shelf model. *NM*
      • That's great to hear! Looking forward to getting one too! *NM*
• hemmings.com has a story on a 1965 Great Dale 'house car' on its website. *LINK* *PIC*
• Has anyone bought tires from Modelhaustires.com?
  • Several times. It's been a while but I received my orders in a couple weeks. *NM*
  • My last order was a little under 3 weeks. *NM*
• Street Machine version, blue box art and the blower *NM*
• But that's a Super Stock car, and the kit was a Pro Stocker. The Ramchargers DID briefly run Pro Stock, but with a '70 Challenger *NM*
  • I know the cars ran in different classes. So how about if we have a comparison of pictures of the 2 cars.
• Marty Neyrinck, I sent you an email. *NM*
• Probably unique at most shows, even the Mustang ones. Very nice survivor. *NM*
• Bob, Terry Jesse's article (can't remember if it was Scale Auto or Car Modeler) used actual colored ink to do the outlines, I'd check with him for details if you can't find the articles *NM*
  • Thanks guys for all the great help on my questions! Slowly making progress! *NM*
• That's why I keep a tub of Super Clean nearby--it's like having a mulligan at the ready and takes the edge off the frustration *NM*
• I actually had some good luck placing painted bodies near a dehumidifier. Not sure it did wonders for the dehumidifier, but the paint cured pretty nicely *NM*
• The Sox & Martin livery is probably the best-known, sort of like Grumpy's Toy or Dick Landy. Even when the 'Cuda kit was released, I'm guessing any other version would have been more a sales stretch *NM*
• PIF #3: a set of American SATCO red line tires...*PIC*...
  • Me please. *NM*
    • They’re yours! *NM*
  • What happened to the SATCO tools? That would be a neat little business... *NM*
    • I don't think SATCO had "tools" but rather "arrangements" with Aoshima to sell under the SATCO brand. *NM*
      • Aoshima didn't use this particular tire. SATCO had them tooled at least twice due to switching producers, they probably abandoned the tooling when they went under *NM*
        • #facepalm - they would be ideal for so many kits.... *NM*
    • Chris at modelhaustires.com offers four different SATCO re-pops. The same ones that his parents offered. *NM*
• PIF #2: a set of American SATCO gold line tires...*PIC*...
  • Re: PIF #2: a set of American SATCO gold line tires...*PIC*...
• PIF #1: a set of American SATCO blue line tires...*PIC*...
  • Hey John-Id love the blue lines, have the old AMX concept car slot car body I wanna use them on *NM* *PIC*
    • this one *NM* *PIC*
      • That's cool Terry! I've never seen that before. *NM*
        • From what Ive seen/read, Lancer did them in a couple dif colors as well as a clear/paint it yourself version. Found this one several years back and want to do a sorta promo/curbside style build of it.One more *NM* *PIC*
          • That is VERY cool!!!!! *NM*
          • I've never heard or saw those before. Looks really cool! The blue line tires will look great under it. *NM*
      • I was looking for one of those ever since I saw one built by a local modeler a few years ago. *NM*
    • They’re yours. *NM*
      • Thanks John *NM*
• MANY thanks to Ed T for the Firebird headlights! In response, I'm offering three PIF's. *NM*
• 70 RAMCHARGER CUDA.... Mike L I built this back when kit first came out and forgive me but I think the decals came from Firebird Decals I'm pretty sure I'm working my memory. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Absolutely great build! I miss Firebird Decals, they had some cool sets. *NM*
    • Same here! *NM*
  • Box art build is done.... c'mon, Revell! *NM*
  • That's a sweet build. I should've picked up those Revell Cuda kits when they were out. I totally missed out on the S&M version as well as the stock version. *NM*
  • Great build!! *NM*
• Okay, who's doing the 25th scale hydroplanes?? *PIC*
  • Always amazed me there wasn't more of a market for 1/24-25 boat kits. With hydroplanes and other high performance ones, they're incredible visual palettes and there's room for lots of detailing *NM*
  • There was a vendor at Desert Scale Classic who was selling some of the hydroplane kits. *NM*
  • ZOINKS!!!! Love to have one, but I bet they are $$$$! *NM*
  • Testors did "Miss Budweiser" hydroplane in 1978. Ripe for a reissue! *NM*
    • Plans there: *NM* *LINK*
      • Miss Budweiser, one of the many kits I should have NEVER sold. *NM*
    • I'd buy one for sure.....lol. *NM*
  • I think there was a Miss Bardahl version of the Miss Budweiser kit, or at least a set of decals to use on the Budweiser kit? Yellow and black checkerboard graphics. Have seen some in model show pics somewhere. *NM*
  • So we STILL don't know who is making them.....correct? *NM*
    • Looks like "Hj" (something) on the boxes. Hobby Japan makes kits but this is not their logo. *NM*
  • Yes, I'll definitely get one. Maybe two. *NM*
  • So.....Terry.........where did this pic come from.........is this your own stash of Hydroplane kits.........no wonder none of us can find any.......you've got the lot........lol. *NM*
  • The blue/red logo belongs to H1 Unlimited, the sanctioning body of unlimited hydroplane racing.... *LINK*
  • This might help answer this question *LINK*
    • Apparently, being made by this company *NM* *LINK*
      • Matt & Dawn, do you think you might get these in when they become available? *NM*
      • They show a video of them producing the kits. Maybe a couple months out before we see them on the market? *NM*
• I've created flexible hose by winding light wire around appropriate diameter tubing, wrapping with teflon tape, painting, remove tubing----PICS
  • Oh man if I can master that... What did you use for the covering once you wrapped it? *NM*
    • The only thing covering the teflon is paint. *NM*
  • Is that wire or solder? *NM*
    • Wire. *NM*
• OFF THE BENCH... Tomorrow they will be off to Indiana to the house of Chuck Cochran. I really enjoy doing them. PIX and thanks for looking
  • cool builds *NM*
  • Well Frank pretty much told the story, but ill add a bit. Frank was in need of a 66 Skylark. I happe to have 1 or 8 of them in various states and issues. Unfortunately, right now I do t have alot of time to build much, as life has me going alot of different directions. So,
    • Thank You Chuck for all the kudos and things ended with nobody loosing an arm and a leg. I enjoyed doing them and it kept me busy. Enjoy my friend. *NM*
• That’s why most of my recent stuff is in prep stage. Once the painting begins, that’s when I start sweating bullets. *NM*
• For some reason, I’ve always had the best results with brake fluid. Anything else just doesn’t remove as much of the paint. *NM*
  • ELO works a lot like brake fluid, but it's faster. *NM*
• Do you really need a dehydrator for the paint to dry? Also, what’s making the plastic do that? Too much clear plastic added to the pellet mix during the plastic injection molding phase? *NM*
  • Too much trash recyled stuff in the mix. It doesn't really act like styrene some of the time. *NM*
• Is the AMT '69 Firebird tooling/kit actually the MPC '69 Firebird? *NM*
  • Yes. *NM*
    • I wonder why the convertible version hasn't been reissued in a while. *NM*
      • I’ve been wondering about that, as well. *NM*
        • That kit is rough as jail by now, but, a TA convertible would be pretty sweet *NM*
          • It can’t be any worse than the hardtop which has been reissued more times. *NM*
  • Too bad I don't have any pics of the one that I built as a pro streeter back in the mid-80's... One of my fellow KKIM members liked it so much that sold it to him at one of our meets...
• Weird and wonderful. *NM*
• Bummer! *NM*
• BACK AT YA BUDDY! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! *NM*
• I read on a fb group that Atlantis has signed a license deal with Don Prudhomme and the estate of Tom McEwen *NM*
  • Tom McEwen and Don Garlits - Atlantis
• LOL!! *NM*
• I agree!! *NM*
• OK I just tried it. Took some time to get through the chrome but it also took the lacquer base off. I tried it on a piece from the new '68 Dodge Coronet kit. *NM*
  • Thanks, David. I'll have to try some. *NM*
• Here in south Florida there used to be a garbage truck company. in the early 1970s ---
• The only funny car they have out now is the Plymouth car (previously the Cop Out) if that's correct? No dragsters? Maybe they are not interested in licensing race cars ? I'm not sure. *NM*
  • Revell is now a German company. They got rid of the NASCAR stuff, and some of the drag racing items, they are doing new kits of American cars but it seems they will concentrate on stock versions for the most part *NM*
• Appears to be based on a Honda N360 (?). Hasegawa did a kit in 1/24. *PIC*
• Happy belated Anniversary to you both. Quite a milestone today. *NM*
• Old joke. Might date back to the old Dick Tracy comic strip... *LINK*
• The 3 in 1 issues of the '78 Z/28 and Trans Am have them too *NM*