DiscoSpud Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 hey, thats a good start Jairus those boards look good to me (not sure if they look right to 1:1s, ive only played with the ones equiped with sails before) but they look good compared to the hotwheel and that is what we're going for heres a quick mockup of mine, this is how the rideheight will be with the narrowed rear end it really shows off the rims i found, their porsche rollers that came with a VW bug streetrod Great progres mate, i'm off to a slow start, sourcing a 53 beetle, let alone a beetle is damned hard to do in my hick town lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Anyone found a set of wheels that are close? 1966 - 67 Chevelle maybe? Jairus, that would be the closest that I can think of. I want to use those for my Sand Crab, but they'll need some massaging to fit in those funky tires! Then there's the redlines that I have to figure out how to get on said tires.................. I found the kit after some digging.............I've had it so long that I forgot that it was started!. I've got to do some disassembling and try to rework it. I'm going to change the "roll bar" somewhat to more suit the Hot Wheels car. I'll try to get some pics up before the weekend is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) Yes, this is what I am looking for. Seems the Lindberg '66 Chevelle is perfect and there are lots of them on ebay right now. I have a '66 Chevelle wagon kit in my stuff but I'm pretty sure the Torque thrust wheels are all that's in that one (no stock). Can I get a confirmation from someone please? Edited June 17, 2011 by Jairus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yes, this is what I am looking for. Seems the Lindberg '66 Chevelle is perfect and there are lots of them on ebay right now. I have a '66 Chevelle wagon kit in my stuff but I'm pretty sure the Torque thrust wheels are all that's in that one (no stock). Can I get a confirmation from someone please? Jairus, the Lindberg kit has 'em,the wagon don't. I have a set from the Lindberg kit and I also have a set from the Revell Z-16 Chevelle. The Lindberg's are used,the Z-16's are new. Send a PM if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Those would be it Jairus! I happen to have an extra resin set that I got by mistake at a show when I thought they were for a Shelby (those would work as well). I didn't want to pitch them, and I'm glad I didn't as they would be perfect for replicating Hot Wheels "mag wheels". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 those chevelle wheels do look spot on good find guys Bill, im sure i have an extra set of redline decals from the 69 charger laying around shoot me a PM if you want them. Aaron, have you tried ebay ? there is always something on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 My favorite line up of Hot Wheels cars have to be the original Sweet Sixteen released on 8 to 10 year old kids (of which I was one) back in 1968! Most of these have had corresponding kits released over time and some of them are on many of our shelves right now! All one needs is the desire and a set of Chevelle wheels (and redline tires) to build! 1. Beatnick Bandit - Revell kit recently reissued couple years ago. Dang thing is small! 2. Custom Firebird - Use the Revell '68 Firebird kit as a basis. Reissued at least twice in the last 10 years! 3. Ford J Car - Old IMC kit will cost you a cool $150+, if you can find one. 4. Custom Corvette - The 1969 showcar released in 68 before the real 1/1 car. A Scoop if there ever was one. 5. Custom T-Bird - The AMT '69 T-Bird kit has not been reissued in a long time leaving vintage kits way out in the stratosphere. 6. Silhouette - AMT reissued this kit a short time back as a Prestige kit and then later with the trailer. Should be easy to find. 7. Custom Barracuda - MPC kit reissued by the old AMT some 8 - 10 years ago. Still easy to find. 8. Custom Cougar - '67 Cougar kit by AMT, not easy to find but out there. (NO the '69 is not "close enough") 9. Custom Fleetside - '72 Chevrolet fleeside by AMT is still around. Pop on a 1968 ElCamino roof and some body work... Done. 10. Custom VW - Tough one, Revell's old VW kit is junk and the Hasegawa kit is too expensive. Opening sunroof, neat car, I had one! 11. Hot Heap - Typical Model T hot rod based on the 1925 bucket and fenders. Not hard to find. 12. Custom Camaro - AMT '67, most of us have one of these on our shelves, even me a Ford guy! 13. Custom Eldorado - No current kits that I know of, but AMT had a kit back in '69. 14. Custom Mustang - 1968 Snakebite Mustang by AMT. Incorrect inner fenders and chassis so... perfect for this slammer project! Ha. 15. Deora - MPC kit last released 1987, lots on eBay for about $20.00 16. Python - No current kits available, very old styrene if you can find one. Not sure who molded it but my friend Bob Jungblut has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 My favorite line up of Hot Wheels cars have to be the original Sweet Sixteen released on 8 to 10 year old kids (of which I was one) back in 1968! Most of these have had corresponding kits released over time and some of them are on many of our shelves right now! All one needs is the desire and a set of Chevelle wheels (and redline tires) to build! 1. Beatnick Bandit - Revell kit recently reissued couple years ago. Dang thing is small! 2. Custom Firebird - Use the Revell '68 Firebird kit as a basis. Reissued at least twice in the last 10 years! 3. Ford J Car - Old IMC kit will cost you a cool $150+, if you can find one. 4. Custom Corvette - The 1969 showcar released in 68 before the real 1/1 car. A Scoop if there ever was one. 5. Custom T-Bird - The AMT '69 T-Bird kit has not been reissued in a long time leaving vintage kits way out in the stratosphere. 6. Silhouette - AMT reissued this kit a short time back as a Prestige kit and then later with the trailer. Should be easy to find. 7. Custom Barracuda - MPC kit reissued by the old AMT some 8 - 10 years ago. Still easy to find. 8. Custom Cougar - '67 Cougar kit by AMT, not easy to find but out there. (NO the '69 is not "close enough") 9. Custom Fleetside - '72 Chevrolet fleeside by AMT is still around. Pop on a 1968 ElCamino roof and some body work... Done. 10. Custom VW - Tough one, Revell's old VW kit is junk and the Hasegawa kit is too expensive. Opening sunroof, neat car, I had one! 11. Hot Heap - Typical Model T hot rod based on the 1925 bucket and fenders. Not hard to find. 12. Custom Camaro - AMT '67, most of us have one of these on our shelves, even me a Ford guy! 13. Custom Eldorado - No current kits that I know of, but AMT had a kit back in '69. 14. Custom Mustang - 1968 Snakebite Mustang by AMT. Incorrect inner fenders and chassis so... perfect for this slammer project! Ha. 15. Deora - MPC kit last released 1987, lots on eBay for about $20.00 16. Python - No current kits available, very old styrene if you can find one. Not sure who molded it but my friend Bob Jungblut has one. that is sweet thanx for the info man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Word of warning guys, Dont get the Beatnik Bandit kit unless it's for parts or you have the patience of a saint becasue it is a %&$^ to put together lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Jairus, the Python is the AMt Car Craft Dream Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 well guys, i sprayed the bottom a few days ago, the top today and just pulled the tape off and off came half the paint around it looks like this one is headded for the purple pond and im heading back to the drawing board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 ######! no good mate, best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) Excellent info Steve! I must have missed that one altogether, thanks for the post. Edited June 19, 2011 by Jairus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 almost embarred to show it but here is the potched up paint job i did on the coronet the passenger side came out allright (other then being upside down) but the driver side was beyond repair so its going into the pond and im going to do this the other way around, first lay down the black and then try to decal the red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 definately looking like the hotwheels mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Looks like mine did after I'd played with them for a while ( that was a long time ago ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 you should see it now, i just checked up on it and the black came off allready but the red,silver and primer are a bit tougher iether way, its going to need some more work i might have to sand it since its been in the pond since late saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Received a set of beautiful Lindberg '67 Chevelle wheels from Roger "plowboy" Hayes today! Big THANK YOU Roger. THANK YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hey guys. Unfortunately due to some unforseen financial issues I'll have to sit this one out. I do sincerely appologise. But I will keep watching the thread to see it eveolve. I do still plan to build a 67 Dodge, only the hotwheels isn't even close to the custom dream rod I have in my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Really? Dumping a HOT WHEELS build for a..... a.... Mini Truck build? Sigh..... *respect lost* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Really? Dumping a HOT WHEELS build for a..... a.... Mini Truck build? Sigh..... *respect lost* 67 Dodge charger lol. I don't want to make it look like the hotwheels, but more like what hotwheels should have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 thats too bad aaron ill talk to greg and see if we can at least keep you as a member (usually this type of thing is cause for suspension) in the mean time i could use some advice on the pond i had the car in both rubbing alcohol and easy off and it took off the top coat now the red laquer and the silver (model masters laquer) are still on there strong as well as most of the primer any suggestions on how to remove those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jairus Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I have never had any luck removing lacquer paint Eelco. Although you should first try all the known paint removers known to modeling including but not exclusive to: Brake fluid, Easy Off oven cleaner, 91% rubbing alcohol and Simple green cleaning fluid. I have also had chrome removed with Coca cola®! So try everything. If none of those work... lightly sand and prime and paint it again... or buy a new body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 the only 2 from that list i havent tried are simply green and dot 3 im a bit skiddish to use dot 3 because last time i did use it it ended up melting the model, it literally looked like it got runned over by a monster truck (maybe 8 months was too long? ) i did do some samding today (3200 wet) since i had to take a shower anyway and i couldnt even get through to the primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoSpud Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 thats too bad aaron ill talk to greg and see if we can at least keep you as a member (usually this type of thing is cause for suspension) I haven't done anything "that" bad have I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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