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A kwikee comparison of grill fit, '78 Bronco vs '78 F350 on the amt F series truck... A few seconds whittling on the rh side of the radiator support will ensure the fit of the bronco grill. This will probably work for using the fireball resin round headlight '78 grill as well. The bronco also supplies the correct 78/79 bumper and the 351M/400 mill, if an accurate 78/79 F150-350 is your goal.
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Underbody paint color question
mk11 replied to JerseeJerry55's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The auto industry seldom wasted top coat on the bottom of cars; instead it was basically a primer hosed on with jets from the bottom. Ford used red oxide or a mix of leftovers called slop gray depending on the plant or day. As the painters couldn't reach far under the rockers, the sides of the floorpan received a light dusting of body color. Other makes were similar in process. By the late sixties/early seventies large electrically charged dip tanks were introduced. -
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What did you see on the road today?
mk11 replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Orange you glad to be part of this forum?
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Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
mk11 replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Reminds me of an old classic story I just finished rereading; 'Leave Her to Heaven'. -
Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
mk11 replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
She's just after your millions 🤪 -
What did you see on the road today?
mk11 replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Clarity of mind brings definite speech .
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Nice morning doon at tha crik, rising sun warming everything nicely after an unusual plunge to 36 degrees early this am. Brrr. Ducks, geese paddling about and a flock of martins sweeping the airspace above the river clean of skeeters and other pests. Wild roses bursting into bloom along the road and a lone bald eagle standing a lonely sentinel in its tree watching for breakfast. Nice way to start the day.
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What did you see on the road today?
mk11 replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Mark, I certainly agree they are one dog of a kit. I'm only intending to use the body shell. Got an original amt falcon here that I've compared it to and found where I can make improvements. The engine compartment is actually decent; the chassis and the rest... forget it
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Find out is what some do after fooling around.
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Yes it would. The 60-65 falcon and comet sedans, wagons and rancheros used the same one. I've got one of those '64 resin wagons but it's warped beyond easy repair. Another quicker way to approach this project might be to use the trumpeter ranchero. Been picking away at a sedan delivery conversion, maybe with a comet nose -if I ever get that far 🤪 That big block converted '65 must be real rocket.
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1972 Ford F100 replica build possible
mk11 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
That sure is a striking project, Bill. While the moeb kits of this series make a passable replica, they suffer from a kinda amateur hour development that shows some fairly obvious proportion issues. There are some 3d files available now that provide a much more accurate replica in scale; check this link: https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/hobby-diy/automotive/f-100-1970 Looks like most combinations of body types are available. Chassis from the moeb 4x4, amt 4x4 and the '78 bronco could all be adapted to these. Or check with Andy here... -
What did you see on the road today?
mk11 replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Back I'll be, said the terminator...
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Nothing so rare as a day in June. Rain clouds threatened all day but kept missing us until late afternoon. Skies cleared and it's been a beautiful evening with the bonus of sun setting at about ten this time of year. A couple of smokies on the fork and a cheerful little blaze to roast 'em over.
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What did you see on the road today?
mk11 replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
mk11 replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Invent something even a fool can use and <mostly> fools will use it. -
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The 65/66 Mustang shock towers were shared with the pre '66 Falcons. On an early Falcon you'll see a few inches more height above the shock tower in the side engine compartment metal. This was sectioned out to get the lower profile for the Mustang. Best part sources I can name in scale for a more accurate early Mustang engine compartment would be the trumpeter falcons and the amt '66-'69 falcons. They were incorrectly cast with the pre '66 shock towers. Trumpeter falcon also has a fairly accurate early '65 generator setup.
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