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• OFF THE BENCH...68 GTO. I know I'm like Barry Payne (which isn't all bad) with this blue combo ( just love this combo). It's done be little disheartening during assembly. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Looks good Frank. If you have an old AMT or MPC '69/'72 Chevelle or an MPC '72 GTO you can pirate a firewall and rad wall from either of those, would probably drop right in. But, I bet you already know that. ;-) *NM*
  • I'm lovin' it!!!! *NM*
• Another little mockup of the '77 Volare ,, In the memorable words of the incomparable Colin Hay, "It's just overkill" ,, [PICS]
  • I know I'm digging on it. *NM*
• Which Cobra is the Revell "289" in 1:1, and in scale
  • I thought the Revell "289" is the Academy kit. If so, it's 1/25 scale, a crib of the AMT with some body alterations *NM*
    • Apart from the metal axles which can be substituted anyway how does the AMT Cobra compare to the Revell kit, I've always liked the AMT myself. *NM*
      • I also like the original AMT Cobra because my favorite is the original "slab-sides" Cobra. I got to see the first Cobra in Las Vegas before it was sold. An icon to me. *NM* *PIC*
        • Here's cobra number one. *NM* *PIC*
• All, parts search help-I've seen a nicely molded version of this style hood scoop in a kit but its escaping me which kit-any leads (I know the old AMT Torino has one but its not very accurate looking to me)-I feel like it was also in a Revell Mustang maybe? *NM* *PIC*
  • The AMT 69 Torino Cobra has this scoop. *NM*
    • Thanks, yes know the AMT Torino does but its not very accurate appearing, looking for a more correct looking one *NM*
  • I ran that scoop on my 66 Mustang for many years....... *PIC*
    • …...and I had one on my 76 hornet in HS. Doing a model of it and that’s why I’m looking for a nicely done one *NM* *PIC*
  • If you have length/width/height, I'd scratch one based on that pic. It'll probably be better than any of the available kit parts *NM*
    • Yeah, or could modify/fix the AMT Torino one just feels like I’ve seen one in another kit and it’s baffling me now which one *NM*
      • Ck the Revell 68 Mustang *NM*
• Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood going to the Automotive Hall of Fame. *NM* *LINK*
  • There have been interesting articles about him and Hot Wheels in car magazines. Maybe Rod & Custom or Hot Rod Deluxe when Pat Ganahl was editor? *NM*
    • Maybe I'm showing my age but Rod & Custom magazine had a cover story about a Larry Woods who had a rodded 1932 Nash in the early 70's....same guy?. *NM*
      • Definitely the same. I remember the Nash. Seems like non-Ford rods were starting to be a thing then. *NM*
        • Yeh, I've had my 1940 Dodge since 1971..........lol. *NM*
• Just got the August 2023 Collectible Automobile & it has a feature on the 1968-70 Dodge Coronet for those intent on building the new kit or the AMT 1970 Coronet as well. *NM*
  • Any coincidence that occasional boardie Don Sikora II is now the editor? I think not... *NM*
  • Thanks Andy. Just picked one up. *NM*
• Hey Matt & Dawn.... The resin '39 Merc showed up at my door a bit earlier today. Super quick delivery and packed perfectly.... Thanks!!!! *NM*
  • Is that the JF one?? *NM*
    • Re: Is that the JF one?? *NM* *PIC*
    • No... Actually it is an old Andy Martin casting from the late 80's / early 90's (can't recall if it was Tundra Models, or Aardvark).... I had one way back when, but got rid of it during one of my purges through the years...
      • I love that..the only reason you were able to buy that is because I haven't been looking thru "built kits" lately!! *NM*
• Was it ever said or implied that Round2 was going to do a '68 Coronet hardtop? *NM*
  • Yes, IIRC, expect it spring of next year. *NM*
  • Mike, this is a direct quote from Steve Goldman when I asked him last month , , "I'd say March/ April 2024 is my best guess for now based on current scheduling but too soon to say for sure. -Steve " *NM*
• Need a little input. *PICS*
  • Personally, I'm liking the 56. It'll be a looker whichever one you opt to do *NM*
  • I am not a low rider type guy but that one has my vote. *NM*
  • I vote coupe...do you have the hood sides?? *NM*
  • Really like the 39 lowrider, but my vote goes to the 56 junior stocker!!!! *NM*
  • Seems like everyone's done the 56 panel, no ones done the 39 Coupe. *NM*
  • I vote for the '56 Junior Stock as well. You yourself said it would be a fun build, that's all the reason you need to build it. *NM*
  • Lo-Ri-Da... has my vote... *NM*
  • My vote is for the '56 Chevy Sedan Delivery Jr. Stock in your local Garden Center livery. *NM*
  • Welll, my 2 cents: As I don't build anything "newer" than '49, gotta go with the '39 Cheby. Finishing up a '37 Cheby Coupe as a matter of fact, in Kelly Green!! " 'tis true!! L.O.L. It's "slammed", but a "curbside" *NM*
  • In my opinion...we really don't see a lot of nicely done 39's ...and if you put the sunscreen on the front and the venetian blinds inside..even with a bland paint color clear coated...it beats the "everybody builds drag cars" thing. Just my opinion...whtever you do..ENJOY t *NM*
  • '39 Chevy. Lots of class even if it is a bit low. *NM*
  • I am always going to go with a drag car! So the '56..... *NM*
  • While I'm a huge fan of the Jr Stocks, I've been really impressed with the new generation of those 30s lowriders--give the 39 a try *NM*
  • 56. *NM*
  • Just a thought, Terry. Send me the '39 Cheby, you build the '56. Problem solved. Like that'll happen. DUH! L.O.L. *NM*
  • Contest strategy - drag Chevy tri-fives will be common but a low '39 will be unique *NM*
  • Terry....that Sedan Delivery all the way! Also, check out your sources....the 4-speed Hyrdromatic was reportedly factory installed in these SD's (some sources dispute this) which was one of the key factors in why the SDs were so popular in Junior Stock drags....TB *NM*
    • The hydro was in Chevy Pickups from '55-'57 only... no Passenger Car installations
      • Well, the Sedan Deliverys were featured in the truck brochures, not the car ones though. *NM*
      • Was the Hydra Matic in GMC pickups rather than Chevys? Seems like I remember it that way. Could be wrong of course. Weren't the V8's in GMC's Pontiacs at the time? *NM*
        • I presume yes - but the I-6 was a different design than the stovebolt, and the V8 was sourced from Pontiac *NM*
        • Pretty sure Chevy pickups had the Hydro too...doubt that the cast-iron Powerglide would work too well in a truck. Turboglide ("Troubleglide") would have been even worse *NM*
  • I'd try to them both. It's not like you're chopping a top or building a kustom....Time might be an issue, though. *NM*
• Latest build. Willys Pickup *PIX* and *LINK*
  • Looks good. *NM*
  • Re: Nice *NM*
  • I like it. *NM*
  • Got a realistic "mountain climber" look to it. Nice job. *NM*
  • Cool beans, Ken.... Well done!!! *NM*
  • Kudos for dropping the Jeep on a Bronco frame, I'm sure that happened in real life *NM*
    • One of the guys on the MCM board has a 1/1 he put on a '70s/'80's Blazer frame [also shortened the box to fit] *NM*
• My favorite paint is... *PICS*
  • I wonder why LOL... All nice builds and weathering. *NM*
  • The flat colors do seem to add some kind of microscopic realism. Nice builds all. *NM*
  • Looks like it's brown or some variation thereof! *NM*
  • Dullcote. Gotta love it 🙂 *NM*
  • I've been using Krylon "Satin", as of late. Like it says on the can, "No drips, no runs, no errors" Makes this old fart look good. *NM*
  • And they all look very cool! *NM*
• Cool! *NM*
• Got mine yesterday. What a great looking kit! *NM*
• It seems to me concept behind this line of kits is to grab kids familar with LEGO and bring them into plastic model kits, No glue or paint needed. The linked discussion is a fascinating debate regarding the merits of the Quick Build system. *LINK*
• Anyone used the AMT 1960 Starliner frame/interior/engine/suspension etc under the 1961/62/63/64 Galaxies...I know the interior is not correct but everything else is more or less, ie the "cowbelly" frame etc was used up to 1964....any major hiccups or problems?. *NM*
  • Car Modeler 2001 Annual, "Intergalactic Exchange". It requires enough work that I'd track down the article/magazine and read it before making a decision *NM*
    • Chip, thanks,just read it, I've done a 63 Fury/64 Dodge Johan/Linberg swap & 63 300/69Charger Johan/Revell swap, both turned out fine,I've got 61 & 63 Galaxies & a spare 60 Starliner or 2,I was thinking of using the 1960 interior or part thereof,maybe the 61/63 seats in the
  • Some dremel work but the conversion's been done many times
  • I cut the floor out of the '63 interior and used the pan from the Starliner as the new floor. A few minor tweaks and it was an enjoyable conversion, even though I did it 14 years ago! Certainly worthwhile. *NM* *PIC*
• 1962 Starliner hood
  • I bet the hood from the 61 Ford hardtop Styline kit would be a close fit for a 62 Galaxie *NM*
  • Do you mean engine hood for '61 Starliner?
• Many, many moons ago, it was said that a new 1966 Mustang fastback was going to be made. Maybe along the lines of the 1968 Coronet, 1965 and 1968 GTO's. I figured that it would have been out by now. I haven't heard even a whisper in months. Is it ever going to be produced? *NM*
  • Scott, the '66 Mustang Fastback was out several months ago. Similar to the Coronet, the Olds, and the GTO's, it is close to the original kit, with enhancements. *NM*
  • I just checked and they show it's available here. *NM*
  • It's not all new tooling like the 63 nova was, more like a restoration like the 64 Cutlass. The body and other parts are all new, added to the coupe tool (other improvements made as well) *NM*
    • The body is a new cavity, not a restoration of the AFX
      • Could even be that Round2 has developed some '65 parts for another release of this tooling. Here's a good thread with lotsa detail on this kit... *NM* *LINK*
        • The gold in the pan is to secure a license with the Shelby conglomerate... *NM*
          • I wouldn't think that would be much of a problem seeing as they already do '67 and '68 Shelby Mustangs. *NM*
      • My reply says right in the subject line that the body is all new. *NM*
  • Think that kit was reviewed in the latest issue of Fine Scale Modeler. *NM*
  • I got mine over a month ago, IIRC. *NM*
• X2 on Keith Marks, and they are outstanding. *NM*
  • X3 , plus since he prints them after the order is made you can have him do them in any color you want.
• I really like that Ardun powered chopped A in the first pic! *NM*
• Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
• I know that Porsche plenty.... NNL North entrant Beautiful *NM*
• I know that TB did a great job on what's in the box..... But WOW, great new take on the instruction sheet. *NM*
  • How they got that all in the box.... AMAZING *NM*
• I like that you never have to worry about getting bumped our of the way. *NM*
• Got my Mustangs yesterday.... A VERY MUCH THANK YOU MATT & DAWN *NM*
• Great stuff! The Miss Bardahl U-1 hydroplane on a trailer with the truck is a nice combo build. Looks good! *NM*
• Be sure to watch the second one where the interviewer also drives it. ;^) *NM*
• A truly humble thank you to Matt and Dawn (you guys know why).... You are the best!!!! *NM*
• To be fair, LEGO building is its own aesthetic. It's not about making scale miniatures. It's about creating a variety of things using a set of standard pieces. *NM*
  • Do you think the kids know that?? *NM*
    • I did when I was a kid, so I have to assume the answer is yes. :-) *NM*
      • When I was a kid, I didn't know what the word aesthetic meant, and I'm not sure I know now. *NM*
        • Lots of adults have serious fun with LEGO. Several years ago I saw a travelling exhibit of sculptures made completely from LEGO bricks. There's something about LEGO builds that make people smile. Toward the start of this video the artists explains the medium's appeal. *LINK*
        • I didn't know that word either, but I was lucky enough to have started building models from an early age, so I knew I could never make building blocks look as good as a model kit. But then there weren't all the specialized Lego sets out that they have now. *NM*
    • Do they (or adults for that matter) have to? Just grab a package of bricks and have fun! :-) As a teen I could tell there was something fascinating about LEGO. *NM*
• No formal clubs but lots came together :) *NM*
• I may have done that but with the cost of kits $50.oo Canadian, I just can't justify doing it. *NM*