Exotics_Builder

I actually owned a 68 Z/28 that was stolen and totaled by the thief when chased by the police. Then I got a 70 Z/28. Still wish I had either but loved my 68 (except for gas mileage). Picture is about 2 weeks after I got the 68 and before the engine mods (headers, cold air, short ram, etc. were down by the dealer).

Back on the bench. Got through the projects that put it on the shelf. Now is the time to get this back in gear and complete. The stock replicas would have A.I.R. smog systems on them. Even though Revell has an A.I.R. air pump in another kit, there is no exhaust tubing and muffler. It is a small part but, I cobbled one together with various pieces of Evergreen plastic. It is not perfect and still needs a little cleanup, but since it will be a bit deep in the engine bay, should pass muster. In the future, I will need to figure out how to do a more refined version and replicate it. I have about seven future projects that would benefit from this part. Need to carry on with the hoses and the connectors next. Also, back to painting and decaling the body.

I just pulled out the Revell 69 Camaro Pace Car to get back at it. Started the base paint and engine detail.

This one. I guess it is actually the canopy. It has been in the box for two moves. One from Washington State to Chicago area and then back. The motor one is on the lower tree in the third photo. If still interested, PM me. Thanks

Well the Union kit is supposedly the IMC kit which came out in 1966 and John Mecom's Lola T-70 Ford raced first in 1965. So, I am guessing that 1965/66 would be the prototype year.

WOW

Cowling is MIA. I need to find that. The truck is long gone. So, I only have boat and trailer. I'd be interested in a trade, but I need to find the cowling. Don't know why it is not in the box.

The photos of the kit parts. Cowling is MIA, I need to find that or is this good enough?

In the last couple of weeks, I dug it out of the moving box and will take some photos today. I have one of the racers and the bass boat. I will not be building the racer and will likely trade it off. Here's a link to online instructions: https://public.fotki.com/bill-rules/instruction-sheets/revell/chevrolet/revell-7240-mach-1-/

I got a set recently (in 1/25) as I am doing a Johan Superbird with chassis from an AMT Plymouth to beef up the detail. Hope to get at it later this year.

Ray's Decals has 1/24 and can do 1/25. There is a US distributor in Wisconsin. It can be a while to get them. Email is sunbird93racer@yahoo.com.

Just don't have the words. He is the 6th to pass on in the year and a half. And yesterday came news of another one, Bruce Sadewater (aka Hemiman) has gone on to the big model room in the sky. May they all Rest in Peace.

There is also Ron's Hobbies in Mundelein and B&G Train World in Elgin (never went there when I was in the area). The two great ones (from the time I was transferred there) were Venture Hobbies in Wheeling and Al's Hobbies in Elmhurst (both long gone).

My "haul" from yesterday's Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest Great show. I wound up buying the Mercedes and Alfa at very good prices. The rest were raffle wins, including the top raffle prize of an airbrush set.

Base is 1/25 scale Lindberg/AMT kit. Work: Engine detailed using aftermarket and scratch-built parts. Detailed chassis with fuel and brake lines. Interior detail with parts box seat and adding interior door and window handles. Photoetched front grill. Aftermarket Coca Cola Cooler. Modified into flatbed with diamond pattern floor. Added stanchions with cable and access ladder on bed. Aftermarket big and little tires with parts box wheels and resin air valves. Combined 3 Coca Cola decals from a set to get the door logos. Painted Scale Finishes Coca Cola Red under Mr. Hobby Clear Gloss. Aftermarket Parts Used: Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland: Flathead parts; big and little white wall tiresk Parts by Parks: Stromberg Air Cleaners; Beehive Oil Filter. Detail Master: Plug wire; radiator mesh. Model Car Garage: Grill material; Stromberg carburetor set. USCP: Tire air valves. Pro Tech: Plug boots 90 degrees.