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• Friday Evening Randomness..... ENJOY!!!! *PICS*
  • KOOL STUFF... *NM*
  • I built one of those Kellisons PIC Really like your dad's photos
  • Dang, Marty you came in swinging with both fists for this one, even if you did have a "Boring" tractor. *NM*
  • Another great show. Cool pics. Thanks for sharing. *NM*
• Look what I found. *PIC*
  • Cool! *NM*
  • I saw that the other night along with a few others he's done. Little pricey but if you have the car it's a must. *NM*
• Miscellaneous Mopar Madness *PICS* (early this week)
  • As many as I like I have to pick the 66 Coronet/500 outside from the color that's my car in a nutshell... My first car. *NM*
    • You've got to admit that black sure looks good on it though! *NM*
  • Thanks for the p/u, Bill. (I was about to go into "Power Wagon" withdrawal.) *NM*
  • Thanks for the pics Bill. Some awesome projects in there. *NM*
  • All nice-looking stuff. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• FINALLY GETTING BACK TO.... It and I believe the last UPDATE that a little wet sanding should fix. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Both are cool projects! *NM*
  • Really digging the vette. The pic from the front is very cool. *NM*
  • I like that paint idea. *NM*
    • X2! *NM*
  • I'm liking the Hudson!! *NM*
  • The Vette is getting more awesome fast! *NM*
  • The Vette's lookin' cooler & cooler by the post, Frank. *NM*
  • Looking great so far. *NM*
  • Definitely looking like it's gonna' be a great build. *NM*
• Mustang progress. *PIC*
  • That's what I'm talking about. *NM*
  • Looking good! I like the color choice. *NM*
  • Thats going to look nice. *NM*
  • Re:Great color choice!. *NM*
  • I believe my Mom's '70 Lincoln was that color. Really pretty color! *NM*
  • Nice color choice. What is the interior color gonna be? *NM*
    • Well....I had painted it but it just isn't working so I have to get another kit and try again. *NM*
• Link to Hemmings.com story on the upcoming LAST reunion of buildrs/entries of the Fisher Body Craftsmen Guild. *LINK*
  • In 1968. a buddy and I entered this contest . . .
• If you swap engines, don't forget the headlamp bar and hub caps *NM*
• What are “ floor rights”?
  • That's a way of getting in before the unwashed masses, without buying a vendor table. Some shows like NNL East don't offer floor rights *NM*
  • Floor rights allow you early access to the show, while vendors are setting up... Gives a chance to scoop up that bargain, or grail kit, before the general admission folks beat you to it.. *NM*
  • Reminds me of paying for "Lightning Lane" at Disney World, to skip the lines. But then you're in a line with all the Lightning Lane people. LOL. *NM*
    • One of my nieces, her husband and their two kids did the Lightning Lane thing at Disney. I do not remember the exact cost but it was steep. They felt it was worth it because they did a LOT more rides and a LOT less time standing in the long regular lines. It is a matter
  • You are paying for a vendor table but not using one. Like the others said, you get in with the other vendors before the general public. *NM*
• Has USPS gone crazy or what?!? A 1/25 bumper on eBay... Shipping to Canada $55.56 USD (That's $73.47 Cdn) *NM*
  • Got a friend near the border that can carry it across for you?? *NM*
  • Been there done that.... I cost me $23 to send a couple of model parts. I was in sticker shock but I had to send it. From the Godfather "that's the business we choose". *NM*
  • I find it very odd that I can buy a $40 Roden airliner kit strait from the Ukraine and get free shipping but we can't get a simple 1/25 car bumper across the border for less than the price of a whole new kit. Must be that auction place. , , BTW, I recently bought , , ,
• 3D and Resin do not have the same restrictions - I suspect there will be workarounds for this issue from the usual suspects. *NM*
• COPD how do you paint your models? *NM*
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  • Re: COPD I have it on Oxgyen 24 - 7...
  • I'd think a good paint booth that sucks up fumes might be a great help. But maybe check with an MD? *NM*
• Is the IMC/Testors '48 ford the only kit to include a Carson top?? Thnks *NM*
  • The earlier releases of the AMT 1950 Ford convertible had one but it was chopped. *NM*
    • First issue only. Next one was the original Showboat boxing, that one added the drag version but dumped all but the simpler custom parts *NM*
  • Pretty sure the Revell '48 convertible has one too. The one with a stock version; not sure about the "Grease" version *NM*
    • These 2 Revell-Monogram 48s (85-2047 & 85-5952) have the Carson Top...PICS
      • Thanks Dave *NM*
• I've yet to get one, but is the Revell '69 Chevelle (or their '68 for that matter) a kit that goes together easily? Could you post your build? *NM*
  • Shake the box, add glue, voila!
    • Wouldn't a Yenko or Motion version be primarily different wheels and decals? *NM*
      • Yenko, yes. I remember a Motion '68 Chevelle, it had Corvette side exhaust and a '67 L-88 scoop grafted to the hood *NM*
• 40 years apart... *PIC*
  • Both high quality builds, too. *NM*
  • Cool builds. Now truth be told, which would you rather drive now if they were both brand new vehicles? *NM*
    • Since the SUV is purpose-built, it's a better tool. So the Ford. *NM*
  • Nice builds Terry. One for city and one for rural areas. *NM*
    • They all drive the SUV interceptors now. They're all-wheel-drive and get around pretty well. Some shift commanders drive F-250s. *NM*
• Drove alongside a '53(?) Corvette covertable,earlier today. Pearl white. Gorgeous. Right out of the showroom!! *NM*
  • I am not a Corvette fan, so I'm kinda guessing on the year. *NM*
    • Isn't that the year they first came out? *NM*
      • It is. There were 300 built - all white with red interiors, no top. *NM*
        • Did you mean to say no roll-up side windows? Because they had soft tops. No factory hardtops yet, though. They came in '56. *NM*
          • No, I was a little too terse . . . I meant that they had no hardtops, as you said - those came along in '56. The '53s only had snap-in plastic windows; no roll-ups.. *NM*
  • This one is a NCRS gold certified 1953. #300 of 300 *LINK*
    • The one I drove alongside looked exactly like that, but the "white" looked more "pearlescent" (sp?). Soon as I saw it(from behind), I told the wife, "Now THERE, is some "tall money"!! Learned that expression from the prison inmates. *NM*
  • '53s were available in any color as long as it was Polo White... LOL *NM*
    • Because they were often the first fiberglass cars seen by the general public, many mistakenly assumed that white was the only color that fiberglass could be. They didn’t reckon that they had been painted *NM*
      • Maybe it was the Kindig CF-1? First one produced was pearl white with red interior. Hard to find pics of the white one though, but you get the idea... modern version of '53. *PIC*
        • Kindig's Number 1 (CF1-001; the white one with red interior) lives here in Scottsdale. *NM*
          • As does Kindig's Number 7 (CF1-007; deep blue with gold trim and gold-tan interior). I personally think 007 is the most beautiful one of all (I've personally seen 6 of the first 7). *NM*
• Wow John, that Gullwing's color is gorgeous and unusual! Is that a light metallic purple or blue? It's hard to tell but that would be an awesome color to do a model in! *NM*
  • A little of both. My iPhone captured the color accurately. I did run these photos through Photoshop to crop and to use the 'Save For Web' feature. Any variation of the color between the car and my photo is slight. *NM*
    • I’ve been trying to come up with an interesting color to paint my Tamiya Gullwing and that certainly would be something different! Finding that color might be tough though. *NM*
• UPDATE.... I think I'm done with body modifications. The driver windscreen/collar I had to cut down to this and I may go a touch more but it's coming along. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Sweet! *NM*
  • The notch behind the front wheel is perfect. It really makes the whole thing flow. *NM*
  • Pretty cool looking. Any choice of color yet? Sorry if you already mentioned that earlier. *NM*
    • Not a clue as of now Gabe... Not even close to a clue. *NM*
      • I think an actual '63 Vette color would make sense. #912 Silver Blue was a pretty iconic color. *NM* *PIC*
  • Way cool Frank! *NM*
  • Pretty awesome looking build. IMHO needs some pipes. And lots of decals.(LoL) *NM*
  • I'm with BruceKim on the front end treatment. Flows really well. Great work Frank. *NM*
  • Lookin' really good, Frankie.... I retrieved your injector scoop from storage this afternoon..... Lets try getting together sometime this weekend, or early next week. *NM*
  • Way to go Frank! *NM*
  • That’s freakin’ crazy, Frank! And I mean that in the best possible way! *NM*
  • I think you nailed it, it's definitely got that vibe. May I recommend a brighter color to bring attention to the shape, as with the original *NM*
  • This is fun. I like it! *NM*
• More info on my 'New Chrome Pen' post below......
  • Well, David, that's still very useful. Not everything is chrome, anyway. A variety of metal finishes/sheens adds character, I think. *NM*
• On our way to the SRX race in VA tonight......I'll wave at y'all! *NM*
  • Have fun! I'll be watching. *NM*
  • It'll be a scorcher. 100° with a "feels like" temp of 112°. Yikes! *NM*
    • I see Radford is "cooler", at only 87° with a "feels like" temp of 92°. Better. *NM*
• Rumor mill report: Additional Round 2 releases
  • A real pipe dream but wish they'd modify yhe 64 body into a GN or even Sportsman body.........easy to make stock wheel wells larger than stock looking. *NM*
    • I was besseching Steve for the same thing but sounds like the kitty was empty
    • IIRC, it shares the chassis with the 63 Galaxie, so it will still have a stock exhaust system molded in....
  • Great news! *NM*
  • Modelhaus '64 NASCAR Ford *PIC*
    • Everything from the Modified will pop in here...
  • Re: Rumor mill report: Additional Round 2 releases
    • Well, we're just a few days away from a new Chad @ Round2 video, so fingers crossed! *NM*
    • That would be an aggressive schedule, but bring it! *NM*
    • Will Round2 be at the IPMS Nationals next week? They'll probably have test shots, if they are there.
• From the searching for a new project idea, I'm sure there's a few of you that might like this one. Not that I'm building it, just knew a few of you would like this one. *NM* *PIC*
  • Ah... The Ricky Nelson street rod... Really nice... *NM* *PIC*
    • Oh Lordy, that is one sweet rod... *NM*
      • Your RIGHT! I think my blood sugar just went 100 points. *NM*
• Would you say that Pegasus Chrome Shuey's are a close match to the wheels on this 5-window coupe? *PIC*
  • Look identical to me *NM*
  • Very close except the slots are kidney shaped instead of oval and have no ridge around them... But yes, they are close... *NM*
  • I believe the face of the Shuey is slightly dished too, but overall they're fairly close *NM*
  • Close enough for government work! *NM*
  • It looks to me like the wheels on the Monogram Stacy David Rat Roaster '32 are a good match. *NM*
  • Not really that close, the wheels on the pictured rod have 10 holes shaped like the Ford oval. Plus the lips around each hole are quite pronounced. They are most likely one-offs. *NM*
    • oh, and no lug nuts on that rod. Must be real knock-off hubs or some other trickery being used to hold the wheels on., *NM*
• And the V8 was called Model 18. *NM*
• Beyond actual engine paint, any recommendations for Ford Y-Block red? Thanks! *NM*
  • What is called "Chevrolet Engine Red" will pass for early Ford bright red. Otherwise, plain Testors 1203 Red *NM*
    • X2. It's really a normal red. Not orangey, not maroonish, not pinkish, just "red". *NM*
  • Perfect, as I have both 1203 and Chevy Engine Red *NM*
• I've been looking through mine, making plans on how I'm gonna build it, and I have to say that the research and planning that went into the kit really shines through! *NM*
• I like the taildragger stance and full bumpers on your's better than the one that I bought..... *PIC*
  • Thanks. The wheel openings on the rear fenders seem to be smaller on mine, and I like that as well. They're both cool though. *NM*
  • Where are you going to get the Carson top?? *NM*
    • I'll probably modify one of the Carson tops from the old IMC/Testors '48 Ford convertible kit. *NM*
      • Forgot about that one. I'm saving one of those for a 'Weesner' build. *NM*
• New Chrome pen.....pics......
  • Email sent *NM*
  • Good to know, David. Get at craft store? *NM*
    • Yes. Just over $3. *NM*
  • What's the durability compared to Molotow? *NM*
    • Don't know yet. Only got it today and only used it once. *NM*
  • Looks good. *NM*
• Our hosts have one. *NM*
• Wagon Wednesday *PICS*
  • Pretty sure you've told us this already Terry but who made this one? *NM* *PIC*
    • GOT A FEW... for you Terry
      • Same question to you Frank... Who makes the Caddy wagon? *NM*
        • [email protected] makes the Caddy wagon? *NM*
          • No question mark *NM*
            • One of the best resins I've ever purchase. Clean up was virtually none just a really quick scuff for painting and it went on like a glove (not OJ's Glove) but a surgical glove. *NM*
      • What kit did the engine come from that's in the blue Nova wagon? *NM*
        • Revell Chevy SSR Truck *NM*
    • I can answer that because I have one too. Michael Hanson of Best Model Car Parts. It's an amazing piece. *NM*
    • Best Model Car Parts *NM*
• Where is the interference - and would that have been the reason for the Hawk raised center 'grille' style hood that came along in '56-7? *NM*
  • Interference is right where you'd expect it, towards the front of the bulge. I don't think the Hawk hood was dictated by that; didn't it use the Packard V8 the first year? *NM*
    • Would be a coincidence - I know the Starliner intake was a near thing with the base engine due to low cowl clearance *NM*
• I want to give my two 'Thumbs Up' to all who were involved with making this kit........
• Don't have one in my hands yet, but from what I've seen online this may very well be the nicest rendition of an American muscle car kit done in 1:25 to date. Hopefully a sign of things to come! Kudos to all involved!!! *NM*
• How about some random model pics....pics.....
  • Cool selection. Thanks for posting. *NM*
  • Nice showing. Thanks for posting. *NM*
• I'd also sand w/2000 for some tooth. *NM*
  • Not until after the bleach bath. Otherwise, you'll just push the mold release into the surface as you sand. *NM*
    • I did not know that. THANK YOU, TERRY!! *NM*
    • Thanks. I didn’t know that either. *NM*
• Agreed. CA or epoxy should stick to it nicely. Must still be a lot of mold release on it. *NM*
• If you bought it from its maker, contact him with your question. Different resins and mold release types can vary what technique and solution are safe and effective for cleaning. Sometimes you need to clean the initial cleaner off, too. *NM*
• Congrats, Boomer! Lots of water under the bridge since then, eh? *NM*
• JF *NM*
• I guess he DID didn't he? hahaha *NM*
  • I don't quite understand what you guys are talking about. *NM*
• Wesley's Bleach White for 24 Hours *NM*
• Tim, I've "been at" this hobby since 1948, and just lately have marveled at all the blood, sweat, and tears, that goes into the "creation" of a kit. It "fathoms" the imagination!! *NM*
• T. Jessee & Danno, I've talked to police officers anywhere from Alaska,to Alabama from L.A. to New York, and NOT A ONE, would trade jobs with me!! WHY, All we had was a radio and a set of keys! True story. *NM*
  • WHY? (DUH) comma? Sheesh!! More coffee please!! *NM*
• How about some actual kudos for the Revell team which was the intent behind Tim post? Kudos Revell, and especially my friend Don Sikora II. *NM*
  • Agreed. Don Sikora II was behind many of Revell's best kits. He's also a great modeler, and all around good guy. *NM*
• AND, 17 years of "Corrections" time, I was a State Licensed firearms instructor. WAY before Glock, Sig Sauer, and Tarus(SP?). *NM*
• Thing is,I had a job I HATED, got a phone call, WAH LA, Corrections!! OH, and I was 45 years old at the time! OLD rookie, if you please!! L.O.L. *NM*
• Me too . . . ME TOO! *NM*
• Here is one for you long roof guys. A 1:1 1963 Buick Special with a million miles on it for sale. I cannot vouch for it, but fact or bombast it is on Facebook Marketplace in Austin, Texas. See the LINK *LINK*
  • Rover Cars used the 215 nearly intact for decades, the engines are not hard to come by (and may have fuel injection) neat little car *NM*
    • And the Olds version is the basis for the Repco Brabham F1 engine that won the World Championship in 1966 & 67....then lived on in Rover, Land Rover & even bored out to 245 cubes for the Oz Leyland P76 in 1975, a very underrated engine. *NM*
    • Spindly front suspension, tiny brakes with four-lug wheels, so count on switching out all of that stuff *NM*