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1/24 Scale Seat Belt Buckles?
Exotics_Builder replied to Noah H.'s topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Just a sampling. https://www.spotmodel.com/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=tfvkj66i0fh3qipic86emkgko6&types_id=48&scales_id=9 https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=0bc39af9d1d15b37&sca_upv=1&q=hobby+design+1/24+seatbelt&uds=AMwkrPuHg33dywq06rO2P3P076cYG-R6xtVZ5pXBPPWNFYnSGmHkF2q6VHUPe07FfO7TfhPP4U21n1YWrZlZnDRm2KXVtIArolHnGWprz33RJK_WvQyfdKEPxy3zJvj8CgklXyUrmeF-RDruafPNL97ilUu1uok446S4l4lFPDpbGyyeVxxuLu-2F1Nu3DodGMm0_k9ZjtqGzGShh1Y-oMju666f1Pct2itc_PrM2wS8FpkzmlLvZSvxuI4cStCYLa_3yJdaBggNnpI5Jbar_OPKuAEizvNXHOr1MG-n7YRmh01Q00hr3EC94CNhYw_eNeSf16IYCyFi&udm=2&prmd=isvnmbtz&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhyMnCrMKFAxXrBDQIHe6_A9QQtKgLegQIDRAB&biw=1674&bih=832&dpr=1 -
Update 4/7/2024 - The Engine Pretty got the engine as detailed as I plan to do it. I kept it reasonably period correct starting with the kit flathead. Some Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland Flathead pieces added realism to the engine. I borrowed the twin carb manifold from the AMT 49 Mercury and added Model Car Garage carbs/linkage and Parts by Parks air cleaners. Some additional aftermarket pieces plus some pieces from the parts box finished it off. Paint is Flathead Green from MCW.
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Revell '56 Chevrolet 1/25 scale Bel-Air sedan chrome body trim
Exotics_Builder replied to horsepower's topic in Wanted!
56 BelAir in 1/25? Would that be the much older version? The current Revell 56 is a 210. This picture is from the web (not mine) but is this what you seek. -
2024-03-31 Update - Wheels and tires. For this project, I decided on Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland Big and Little Whitewall Resin tires. Wheels came out of the parts box. I believe they were originally from some MPC 70’s kit, but don’t really recollect. To dress up, I added some valve stems from USCP that I recently got. I do have different valve stem sets, but decided on these to try out. Wheel backs were from the parts box as well and integrated with the kit’s to fit the mountings.
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AMT vs Revell 69 Camaro
Exotics_Builder replied to Brutalform's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The Revell 1/25 scale 1969 is the best option. And Revell did issue a Yenko version of it. Keith Marks also offers a Yenko decal set for the Revell kit. The Monogram 1/24 is very misshapen. https://public.fotki.com/mofobow/chevy/camaro/69_camaro_yenko/69_camaro_yenko_a-1.html -
You got it. If you are using the 66 GTO engine as the base, then the Firebird manifold is best. Blobular is a good description of the AMT manifold. PM me your snail mail and I will get it out next week. I'll ping you with a tracking number.
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Not to complicate things. I did find the Revell Manifold. I also pulled out the Prestige version 65 Bonneville and 64 Tempest I have. They both have a single carb manifold (appear to be exactly the same). It gets down to what engine are you using. I did a quick match of the Revell manifold to the engine in my 64 Tempest and it is a bit wider, needing some added surgery for fit. Let me know which would work better for your build.
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I should have one lying around as I did this with my 68 Firebird. Will have to go through the Parts stash though.
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What Do You Think?
Exotics_Builder replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
As much as the OHC six is great, you're then in Day 2 mode. I'd aim for the 326 2BBL as first option, 4BBL as second. -
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Exotics_Builder started following 1934 Ford Pickup
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My club’s 2024 theme for our May show is the AMT(Lindberg) 34 Ford Pickup. This is somewhat unfamiliar territory for me, but I decided to try my best to do one for the event. I got the Lindberg version with the stake truck option to fit what I want to do with it. It will be a custom, with a special commercial twist that will become evident as it nears completion. I have already cleaned up the body, made some mods, applied the color and first clear coat. I also have the wheel/tire package built up (more info later) and in the process of doing the flathead V8 detailing. Here are the first of the in-progress photos. More to come soon.
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My club’s 2024 theme for our May show is the AMT(Lindberg) 34 Ford Pickup. This is somewhat unfamiliar territory for me, but I decided to try my best to do one for the event. I got the Lindberg version with the stake truck option to fit what I want to do with it. It will be a custom, with a special commercial twist that will become evident as it nears completion. I have already cleaned up the body, made some mods, applied the color and first clear coat. I also have the wheel/tire package built up (more info later) and in the process of doing the flathead V8 detailing. Here are the first of the in-progress photos. More to come soon.