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• AMT ’65 PONTIAC GTO HARDTOP (1:25 SCALE) *PIC*
  • Is the HDTP roof going to be separate like in decades past? *NM*
    • Nope, it's an all new body tool cloned from an original promo. JIM *NM*
    • Nope, it's an all new body tool cloned from an original promo! JiIM *NM*
  • I have a built original issue convertible, but can't wait to pick up a couple of the hardtops. *NM*
  • From the comments in fb is looks like it has a roof already on it.
    • Don't understand the haters, but I guess that's the nature of fakebook. To me this is like a dream come true... Craftsman style kits freshly tooled with new wheels and hubcaps, with old problems (like the headlights) fixed. I'll be getting at least one of these and a '68...
      • AGREED!! I have been asking for the return of 'Motor City' type kits for years...... *NM*
        • C'mom give us a 1968 Olds 442 *NM*
          • And a ‘69-‘72 Grand Prix. Clone a ‘69-‘72 promo if need be… *NM*
      • HEY! HEY! Me being one that has built several add-on hardtops and sedans I'm biting at the bit for these. *NM*
      • All of those old tool reissues will make great under'hood donors. I'm guessing that 389 will drop right in. *NM*
    • I'm all for them releasing kits like this, especially if it can keep the cost in reason. I'm mostly building curbsides these days anyway. *NM*
  • Read. The. Post. The new 1965 GTO will have the proper roof molded in place, just like the '65 promo
  • Thanks for sharing the news, Bruce. I'll be using the Steelies w/ Dog Dish caps to build a clone of the Black 68/69 that Scott Liggett built.
  • Those steel wheels and poverty caps will fit nicely on a 65 2+2. *NM*
• Go AMT !! Ford Bronco *PIC*
  • Well if Ford can't build them, AMT will *NM*
    • I can barely afford the AMT.....the Ford...need to hit the lottery ! *NM*
• OT: Fascinating model build video: Making a URAL motorcycle out of thin air (scratchbuilding using a filamen extruder 3D prototyping pen) *LINK*
  • Well THAT is amazing... Wow... *NM*
  • Wow! Lots of creativity (and work) there! *NM*
  • Cool video, like the sound effects. As an aside, those Ural bikes are really cool, especially the 2WD versions. If I were buying a bike today, it'd probably be a Ural. Cool story about how they came to be, as well. *NM*
• End of an Era...........(kinda OT) *PIC*
• This morning I referenced a car that was inspiration for a build I'm working on. MikeL, This is the Hemi Gremmy.
  • Looks mean!! *NM*
  • My Grrrrrhemi *NM* *PIC*
    • Very,Very cool! *NM*
  • Keep it going.... Love it *NM*
    • I was originally gonna build the Gremlin along with the Pacer. But I've gotten sidetracked with other builds. I will build the Gremmy eventually. *NM*
• O/T... Today the Belvidere Chrysler assembly plant worked it's final shift.... Perhaps ever. After 58 years of producing vehicle for Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and most recently Jeep, parent company Stellantis has idled the plant indefinitely....
  • Isn't that where Les works(worked), IIRC? *NM*
    • I used to work for Chrysler Pre-delivery. Belvedere assembly was very good 1970-1975 *NM*
    • Actually, Les worked for one of the many "satellite" companies that supplied the Belvidere plant (in this case seats)... Luckily he retired before all of this stuff started. *NM*
      • And that's a good thing. Thanks, Marty. *NM*
  • Bad news for the workers. I thought about applying for a job there in 1976 but left the area *NM*
  • I drive by there 2-3 times a week and was lucky to see them load the cars on the train transport. Driving those cars up the ramp wasn't as slow as you'd think, they wipe them cars on taking no time at all. I'da wreck something. *NM*
• As long as I'm in the Ontario area here's a photo of the some of the group that used to get together at Alan Gonick's house in Rancho Cucamonga. His wife shot this sometime in early1993 and send it to me after I moved to AZ. *PIC*
• Doing laundry yesterday and was digging through some of the boxes of magazines I have stored out there. One was a box of race programs. Does anyone remember this one? They had the first 10 or so rows of the grandstands blocked off 'just in case'. *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
  • I went to 2 races at Rockingham where they ran modified 18 wheeler tractors.....
• Some pics of what is on my bench for the moment.
  • WAYNE'S world, WAYNE world..... Gone drag racing and Garth is the crew chief. LOL. *NM*
    • Re: WAYNE'S world, WAYNE world..... Gone drag racing and Garth is the crew chief. LOL.
      • Got to thinking about it some more..... HMMM why not paint it light blue with flames on the side, I bet you'll get the looks with that and a big smile. *NM*
  • Hemi Gremmy? *NM*
    • Re: Hemi Gremmy?
  • That Pacer is gonna be a HOOT!!! *NM*
    • Yup! I'm thinkin a very loud color too. Just not sure yet. Any suggestions? *NM*
      • Panther Pink with some minor black. *NM*
      • Sub-Lime or Top Banana *NM*
        • Close to what I had in mind. Maybe Jade Metallic or Chrome Yellow. *NM*
          • The "Jade Grenade" or "Hairy Canary" are popular names for race cars. Good Ideas *NM*
      • Well, old friend....Do you have an airbrush, lots of tape, and even more patience??? Why not go full 70's psychedelic street freakin' crazy???? *PIC*
        • OMG!!!!!!!!!! Your dad, Andy, and Bobby. Not to mention the car. Very cool of you to post this. *NM*
• QUESTION: Thinkin' about an AMT '49 Ford gasser. Don't know what donor kit for gasser front suspension, engine, etc. ??? *NM*
  • The current AMT '55 Chevy Nomad has gasser parts... *PIC*
    • had forgotten about this one *NM*
  • '50 convertible kit has a gasser front axle setup *NM*
    • Not in the Millenium issue of the 1950 Ford convertible. *NM*
      • The "most available currently" Round 2 issue has those parts restored *NM*
        • Someone is doing a horrible job of announcing the new, or retooled parts that get added. Now I need this kit on top of the others I already have. Thank You for telling us of these parts. *NM*
          • That one shows the drag version on the side panel, pretty sure the axle is shown or mentioned also. I wouldn't buy a kit just for an axle, they aren't tough to make *NM*
            • It's not Mark. *NM*
        • Does anyone have a pic of the parts?, ie, are they shown on the box side?...TIA *NM*
          • It's just a simple strait axle on a couple parallel leaf springs same as under the front of any stock '50s pickup kit. *NM*
      • And this would be the only issue of the '50 I've got...rats!! *NM*
  • Maybe look into the Revell '57 Ford Sedan gasser kit for front suspension? *NM*
  • If you have any of the Revell gasser kits, they have great parts that you could use. *NM*
    • I do, Mike, and I was going to build it as a gasser--impressive parts. *NM*
  • Another suggestion is the recent AMT 1940 Willys Pickup gasser kit. *NM*
    • Got it...also going to build as a gasser. *NM*
  • AMT/MPC '57 Chevy flip nose is another for suspension pieces along with wheels and tires *NM*
    • Forgot about that kit--don't have it anyway--never could get those @^%# flip-noses to align properly!! *NM*
  • The Atlantis 57 Chevy has a straight axle I believe (previously Revell kit). Spotlight has the cheap! *NM* *PIC*
    • Forgot about that one, Bruce. (You'd think I'd remember having destroyed so many as a kid...) *NM*
  • I used the Revell '57 Chevy gasser axle under my '49 gasser..... *PIC*
    • What kit did you get the engine for this build? *NM*
      • Engine is a mishmash of the Oldsmobile engines from AMT' 40 Wiilys and Revell's Anglia gasser kits..... *PIC*
    • That's pretty, Marty. (Sits a little higher than what I was thinkin,' but the track is spot on.) *NM*
  • How much altitude are you seeking for the build?
    • Not very much. (Great tips/advice. Thanks so much.) *NM*
      • I may have a complete '49 builder in a box of junk - I will look today *NM*
  • Monogram '55 Chevy hardtop has a gasser front suspension, the leaf springs are separate pieces, thus you could trim the axle if needed and mount the springs where you need them to *NM*
    • I didn't know that. Thanks. *NM*
• I got a couple of contest winners from the IPMS in Marietta, GA
  • Good for you, Mike. That bike is killer. *NM*
  • CONGRATS! *NM*
  • Congratulations! Well Done! *NM*
  • Congrats , and yes that bike build is incredible !!! *NM*
  • Congrats on both builds. Your bike detailing is like Charlie's meticulous building. *NM*
  • Nice job...... *NM*
  • Way to go Mike! *NM*
  • Nice builds Congrats! *NM*
• Grumpy's Toy lV
  • I LIKE IT!!! and it looks great. *NM*
    • A BIG +1!!! *NM*
  • saaaahhhhh--weeeettttt! *NM*
  • Outstanding!!! *NM*
  • KEWL!! I've been wanting to do this myself. *NM*
  • Very nice build Dave! *NM*
  • Nice build ! *NM*
  • Nice! Hey, R2 if you are listening and have an in with the estate, there's a series of these in the wings for you *NM*
  • Nice one. Looks great just the way it is. *NM*
• Matt/Dawn. Received the model(built) of the stock '29 Roadster. Had visions of "Street Rod". Unwrapped the package(box), lo and behold, built, out of the box, no paint AND NO glue spots. I opened the rumble seat, and sat it on my shelf with some others!!! Thanks again!!. *NM*
• 287 images of 2023 Detroit Autorama at TCF Center (Cobo Hall) - 1/1 scale car show and model car contest coverage *LINK* *PIC*
  • Love the Model A coupe in images 192 to 197! *NM*
  • Some really neat stuff... Scale and 1:1 *NM*
  • So much good stuff, but really neat to see the Alexander Bros cars together *NM*
  • The underhood weathering on the Javelin in pic #3 is very realistic. Nice model! *NM*
  • Thanks Tim!! *NM*
  • Way too much awesomeness and coolness to comment on. But, I gotta know, was there really a 1965 Canadian version of the El Camino? I really liked the one shown. *NM*
    • ... Nope....Acadian and El-Camino combined to make this one off Phantom.... *NM*
  • Thanks Tim!!! That red '65 Coronet is awesome! *NM*
  • Thanks for posting Tim. That overhead lighting is absolutely horrible for a Car Show. Unsolicited but my 2¢ *NM*
  • Great variety. Thank you *NM*
  • Great pics Tim, esp. like the Mangusta, also what engine is in the red sprint car? *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing your pics. Fun show!
• Second completion for 2023 . . . . . PIC
  • REALLY nice Bronco! *NM*
    • X2! *NM*
  • Great build Gary! What blue did you use on the exterior? *NM*
    • Tamiya TS-54 light metallic blue. *NM*
      • Did you use any base color under the metallic blue? *NM*
        • Just Tamiya white primer. *NM*
  • Nice clean build! I like it! *NM*
  • Now THAT'S a clean, crisp build! (Nice to see the weather stripping done so cleanly...) *NM*
  • Very nice ! Here is one I built back when they first came out. *PIC*
    • Yours looks good as well. Looks like we were thinking similarly! I found the roof fit OK *NM*
  • Nice build. Don't see many stock ones much.. *NM*
  • Those broncos are so cool Looks Great! *NM*
• I and my cat SI send big thanks to TonyK!!! *NM*
  • Glad I could help. *NM*
• In February our local club has a non-competitive get-together we call the "Break From Monotony." Here's some of the car stuff that was there yesterday. *PICS*
  • The salt flat is way cool..... Love Godzilla to bad the car wasn't being crushed. *NM*
    • I gathered up your stuff and I'll find a box or bubble envelope to send it. Couple of different ones in there. *NM*
  • Lots of neat stuff on the tables. Congrats to your club. I saw a copy of Street Rod by Henry Gregor Felsen in several shots. Is someone in your club working on a model of the car? *NM*
    • Henry Gregor Felson. I read those book in High School, back in the 1980's
  • Great looking bunch of models *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Neat pics & models, re the Street Rod book, I've got Hot Rod Inferno by Robert Sidney Bowen, Drag Strip Danger by Ross R. Olney & Hot Rod Road by Carl Henry Rathjen, last 2 are small hardcovers, HRI is a small paperback,all picked up when I had my 2nd hand bookshop. *NM*
    • I used to have a pretty good collection of those books. I think the strangest one was Felsen's "Crash Club." *NM*
• I was looking for a picture of my Sears lawn tractor to see how old it was and I came across one of Cliff's beauties... *PIC*
  • I love it and it's definitely the Unimog I built, but I'd build one if I knew where I could get it! *NM* *PIC*
    • It's definitely NOT the one I built, can you edit your own post here? *NM*
      • Not yet but we're told editing our own posts will come with a future board upgrade.... Can't wait... *NM*
• 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Resin question for those in the know....
  • I wouldn't be surprised if R&R did one also. If yours doesn't have a steering wheel or other harder to cast parts, it might be an R&R *NM*
  • Time Machine Resin did in white resin with non-plated parts *NM*
    • Looked up Time Machine Resin and I believe we have a perfect match !!! Thanks Marc !!! *NM*
  • I had the Modelhaus one and it was pretty nice.... A friend of mine talked me out of it shortly before Revell came out with it. *NM*
  • Harts Parts sells the conversion parts from a 1969 to a 1970. *NM*
  • Didn’t Mini Exotics do one a looooong time ago? Also, i know in the mid 80’s to about the mid 90’s, John R. Heyer did conversion pieces (grille, and I think a back window?) for a ‘70 Charger. *NM*
• A few years ago; someone did a superdetail job of the Hess Training Van (1976 GMC Motorhome). There was a site with pictures, but I can't find it anymore.... *NM*
  • It was Tom Ellifritt in Ohio. *NM*
    • Click on this link and scroll down the page. You'll see posts by Tom. *NM* *LINK*
      • Gerry, "juste pour toi"... (just for you...) and anyone else's enjoyment. The wonderful GMC motorhome by Tom Ellifrit. *LINK* *PIC*
        • Ahhh, c'était LA que c'était, les photos! :) J'en veux un pour Noel! (le modele ET le vrai... lol) *NM*
          • Good luck Huck... There's a 1:1 in Caraquet, NB.... As for the Hess promo, sometimes you'll see them come up on eBay. *NM*
          • Good luck Huck... There a 1:1 in Caraquet, NB.... As for the Hess promo, sometimes you'll see them come up on eBay. *NM*
            • Sorry about the double submission... I don't know how that happens... *NM*
            • ... and Gerry, the first one of us who wins a Lotto will pick up that 1:1... LOL *NM*
              • Challenge accepted! LOLOL *NM*
  • while not as detailed as Tom Ellifritt's version I did a Training Van conversion also *PIC*
    • I like it too Carl, especially the "Hudson Bay blanket".... *NM*
    • Got one original still in the box! *NM*
    • Looks good to me! Where did you source the curtains? *NM*
      • the curtains came from the Moebius Lost in Space Chariot. I built the Chariot as an off road bucket truck, so the curtains were surplus *NM* *PIC*
• What is it you're doing to convert to 460? *NM*
  • I'm using the engine and trans from the 72. I attached the heads and intake from the Revell 70 Torino GT. I'll take a pic of this. The head overhangs the block deck surface a bit. I'm adding and shaping evegreen to fill in the overhang. *NM*
    • Once It's painted, the headers on, nestled down into the frame you'll see the Ford Motorsports valve covers and the 460 intake, carb and air cleaner. Be fine for this build. *NM*
• Spent a couple of hours at the bench today.... Toyed around with the Vicky gasser for a bit, then decided that I needed a simpler project to get me back in the swing of actually trying to accomplish something (I also blame Terry Jesse and Frank for planting the seeds) *PIC*
  • Cool Marty. Keep it simple, I need to do this as well. I keep getting bogged down. My Hemi Pacer is staring at me right now. LOL. *NM*
  • A couple of hours ! I just got to see my bench yesterday !! I am getting to the point that I may forget how the pieces stick together....it is called glue....right ?? LOL !! *NM*
  • Maybe even 12-spokes up front? Really like where this is going!!!! *NM*
    • Funny you should suggest the 12 spokes... That is what I'm planning to use. Just happened that the motorcycle wheels were already assembled in the Slingster parts kit that I'm using, so I went ahead and used them for the mock-up. *NM*
  • In our conversation yesterday we talked about putting a flathead in mine... Well looking for stuff I found a slant 6, I haven't tested it yet but that and a CHEVY 6 may be in the running. *NM*
  • Looking good *NM*
  • You're doing good Marty! *NM*
  • Marty, whatever it takes to get back "into the swing of things", I know you can do it! *NM*
• WELL I'm in desperate need of a certain piece in a certain kit. Would anyone if they have from the original Monogram 1940 Ford PU... What I need is the Diamond tuck tonneau cover for the bed or have a source for Diamond Tuck material or sheet plastic. PLEASE *NM*
  • Here's what I did. *PIC*
    • How did you get the puffy-ness cause it looks padded? *NM*
      • The scores in the plastic are deep enough but are straight up and down.......
  • Frank, I have a couple of original models that were glue bombs. I'll check to see if those parts were salvaged. *NM*
    • Thank You... I'll keep my fingers crossed. *NM*
  • I **may** have a spare, PM me if the usual suspects don't pan out on this one *NM*
    • Please check anyway I'd like to cover all my bases... Thanks and I'll let you know if in need. *NM*
      • Roger that - will do. *NM*
  • I have one of those tonneau covers, but it's smooth. Now, why would they do that?? *NM*
    • ? *NM*
      • Makes you wonder..... The interior still has the Diamond Tuck *NM*
  • There is some good diamond tuck in the back of the Monogram Paddy Wagon. PIC
    • I'll have to check that out.... I've never had that kit, I'll have to look if nothing doesn't materializes. *NM*
• GM Ren Center...Detroit...has a few cars on display...gee, I wonder which is my favourite :) *LINK*
  • Hmmm.....The Astro 1? That's my favorite. *NM*
• Photos from the Bay City 4M MAYHEM contest *LINK* *PIC*
  • Thanks for sharing the pics at the link. Could someone tell me what vehicle this is? *NM* *PIC*
  • Wow, I went through every picture! Some amazing talent on display and not just the cars, great skills! I wish I could've been there, WOW! *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • I build those early Aurora kits when I was a kid.... Now I just love looking at them. Nice stuff overall. *NM*
  • 480 PICS! OMG!! ;^) *NM*
• Re: Broderick Crawford --- Sorry to interject, but did you know Highway Patrol is on Youtube? *NM*
  • Yep, watch all the time, where can you see Clint Eastwood as a cycle hooligan and big Buicks chasing 29 Ford hotrods, LOL! *NM*
  • It's on every morning here in the Midwest on MeTV 4am-5am... since I'm generally up I'll catch it 3-4 times a week. *NM*
• Another bit of info on my Moebius 66 Highboy 4x4 if interested.
  • Try trimming the front wheel openings... *LINK* *PIC*
    • Thought about that. To my eye I want more space between the wheel opening and 35 in tires. *NM*
  • I saw a build in progress yesterday -
• Detroit Autorama Model Contest... *LINK*
  • Great pictures as usual *NM*
  • Thanks for sharing the PICS! *NM*
  • Terrific show and pics! Thanks for sharing. *NM*
• Are there any differences between the 1966 and 1967 Fairlane kits - other than the grille ? It seems odd AMT did both when they are practically the same cars in 1:1. *NM*
  • The '67s models are missing a lower body crease. All the '66 cars have it. *NM*
    • With very minor mods, the '66 can become the '67 (and a company I know makes the parts) - Nick Zuk to the Wimbledon White Courtesy Phone, please
• Craig, did you ever find a windshield?? Hadn't heard. *NM*
  • Sorry, I'm on vacation right now. I'll check when I get back unless you want to get it from someone else. *NM*
    • No problem, I can wait, as no one else indicated they might have one. Thanks. *NM*
• Any R/C experts here? *PIC*
  • That's a standard Futaba style connector. It could run on 6 Volts. What R/C car does it come from? Then you can find out how many batteries. *NM*
  • Short answer is yes you can direct wire it to a 9V......
    • People run tiny LEDs on cars/bikes off of 12VDC all the time. Never seem to have any problems with them. *NM*
  • Thanks everyone very helpful as always ! *NM*
• We all remember the multipiece body from back in the day. Well, those were a piece of cake compared to the ICM 1/35 scale cars. PICs
  • Actually, you got pretty far along. Farther than I could. LOL. *NM*
    • I'm thinking I will put a tarp over the back of it and call it done. *NM*
  • Actually it looks like you made good progress. Here's one of their 1/24 cars I attempted - *PIC*
    • That is very nice. I would buy more if they were one piece bodies. *NM*
      • Is that even with the price raise after they have to spend a few million on new molding machines and molds? *NM*
  • Wish they would do their 1/35th Packard Twelve in 1/24th scale... *NM* *PIC*
    • That would be very cool. *NM*
    • Another 1:35 Packard, the 1941 Clipper 4 door sedan staff car by Roden, would be another that might do well if it were a 1946 version in 1:25 or 1:24 as a post-WWII civilian luxury car and/or customizing. It might be used for bashing '40s cars into 4 door sedans? *4 PICS*
  • My only exp with ICM was the 1/24 Revell issue of the Opel Admiral Saloon, what fun tho' it did build up to a beautiful model, lack or chrome parts was annoying but Molotow fixed that, I too would like all their kits in 1/24 scale. *NM*
    • Agreed! *NM*
  • Ever attempt one of the old IMC / Testors '48 Ford kits??? YIKES!
    • I never did one but I have heard about them. *NM*
  • ICM MB 1/24th
    • That turned out very nice. *NM*
      • Thank you, Terry. Even in 1/24th, this kit was a real struggle--small/fiddley parts, weird directions (flip upside down and backwards w/o stating so), huge parting lines/rings in chrome, etc. *NM*
  • I got a tension headache feeling looking at that. *NM*
    • I donit think I can ever look at a 1/35 box again with out feeling that same way. *NM*
• If you are on the ICM website download their 2023 catalog - it's on there. :-) *PIC*
  • I may get one if I find one cheap enough since I already have several of the Monogram. But what I'm really excited for is the potential of other body styles, possibly never kitted before (please,please please, 30-31 pickup!!!) *NM*
• BUICK UPDATE.....PIX and thanks for looking
  • Re: BUICK UPDATE.....PIX and thanks for looking
• MAVERICK'S..... Boy I wish they would do something. PIX and thanks for looking
  • Not sure who has seen the Moby release list, but there is a new 1/25 Maverick Pro Stock on the way *NM*
    • From Moebius? Oh we could only wish it come true. *NM*
    • That one has been exposed as a hoax...someone pasted together some box art a couple of years ago, and it's circulating again *NM*
      • Whoever did it should be jailed. *NM*
    • I don’t think this latest was a rumour. I believe it was true. *NM*
• Hey, I don't have a Maverick. How about a Comet? *PIC*
  • That works!! *NM*
• Straight Line Saturday.... *PIC*
  • You got it!! *NM*
• Dragster Week (Whew!!) *PICS*
  • They look great Terry! *NM*
• I'll play...PICS
  • Nice builds Dave!! *NM*