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This one? https://www.tamiyausa.com/media/files/16003ml-1006-3ad4.pdf
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Update 4/18 - Engine to Chassis and Interior Door Detail Got the fuel and brake lines in place as far as I can go without the engine. So, I mounted the engine to the chassis and installed the wheels and tires. I will attach the brake lines to the wheels as well as to a scratch built proportioning valve. Took the brake booster from the kit and removed the vacuum assist. I built a piece to mount to the chassis and will run a line from the valve to the reservoir. I will also attach the fuel line to the engine. Still debating on a beehive filter addition. I am not installing door cards either scratch built or from another kit. It will not go with my intent on the model. There is an extremely fine etching of the interior door in the kit, including handles. But it is so fine that it does not even worth mentioning. Since the cab will not be chopped, I decided to mockup the top panel piece and add resin door handles and window crank. When ready, I will attach to the door sides.
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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.