[What did you see on the road today?]

On 8/17/2022 at 10:20 AM, Jon Cole said:

One doesn't come across a '76 Buick Skyhawk too often. Thought it was a Chevy Monza at first. Man said he had it fixed and repainted to match the one from his youth. 

I haven't seen one of these in a bazillion years.  Forgot all about them.  Just like the Saab Sonnet I saw cruising thru my hood last weekend.

[Aurora Police Chevy Impala]

Looks great.  I haven't seen one of these driving around here in a long time. 

[Tom Daniel Tijuana Taxi Diorama]

Too cool.  I think about trying a diorama but that's as far as it ever gets.

[1969 RANCHERO GT "ONE OF A KIND"]

That is some beautiful scratch building.   It's hard to believe they never kitted these up and also the 70 Ranchero.

[1954 Ford C 800 Carnation Milk]

Well done.

[Mack R-Model Hammill Construction]

Very nice. I like that used but not abused look.

[Flatbed trailer]

Beautiful work there.    You could build another one of these and it could be the load for this one.   I wish they had more 1/32 truck kits.   

[Get Smart models.]

Very nice.   I also used to watch this as a young 'un.    I don't recall the Shelby on that show.    

[The Big Deuce. Chopped and channeled]

Beautiful.

[speed shop backdrop for models]

Beautiful work there.   The Whamo wheelie bar on the back of that bike is a nice touch.

[Getting the IH Transtar 4070a soon]

6 hours ago, JerseeJerry55 said:

Doug very nice thanks for sharing. What brand/shade is the paint you used.

Thanks Jerry.   Interior colors were Rustoleum metallic champagne bronze and Rustoleum satin saphire.     I don't believe these trucks ever came with a blue interior but I wanted it.  Artistic license🙂

[74" cab IH Transtar 4070A]

Beautiful work. This is a great kit.

[AMT Ford C900]

Very nice.  I remember when you couldn't go anywhere without seeing one of these on the road.  Haven't seen one in years.

[Getting the IH Transtar 4070a soon]

You'll like this kit.   It can be assembled rather than having to "build" it.   This is the best part, how they did the interior.  I wish they woulda done like that on every truck kit. Saves a buttload of time and masking tape.   This may or may not be a bother to anyone else but I kinda wish the exhaust system had been a few more pieces.  I mean just if the stacks were separate from the jungle gym  that holds them up.  It would be easier to paint it that way.   I can't say it's the best truck kit ever since I haven't built all of them but it's by far the best truck kit I have done.   Happy modeling.

 

[Brockway 360 Heavy Hauler]

I would be very happy with that build too.   Beautiful workhorse there.

[AMT 1961 Impala]

Excellent paint work.   I would likely end up in a rubber room if I tried a paint job like that.  Great job all around.

[Bottom Dump Trailer]

You're getting a nice fleet built there.  Some beautiful scratch building.

[AMT's "junk" '63 Corvette]

That is some good looking "junk"   Nothing wrong with that build.   I have one of these in the pile that I'll get around to one of these days.

[What to thin enamels with for airbrush?]

Enamel reducer works well also.   And for the super cheap route mineral spirits will work.  I painted the top on this Skyliner mixing 3 or 4 different Testors colors and thinned with $2/gallon(at the time) mineral spirits.   Polishes up pretty good.

 

[KW flat top kustom]

Nice work there.   I have both of these kits in the pile, got me thinking.   

[Land Rover Series IIA Cannonball Run]

Turned out nice.   I see this kit at Hobby Lobby but have yet to pic one up.

['60 Fleetside]

Very nice. Thanks.

['60 Fleetside]

I believe that is the first one of these I have seen with a top chop.    Looks great.  More pics please.

[2017 Ford F150 Raptor]

Looks nice.  These Revell snappers are fun.

[What did you see on the road today?]

Not on road, more like end of the road.....  Out for a bicycle ride and happened to see this at the junkyard  right near the crusher.   Looked to still have a few usable parts.