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Rick

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  1. Looks like I'll be getting a few of these too! Between the two kits, there are so many possibilities...
  2. Yes, it is! I got this one, and two more on the way. I'm thinking Cal look, and Baja, like the ones I had, and at least one stock... Rick
  3. As far as I can tell, just add the bumpers with the over riders from the Tamiya '66, It would pass pretty easily for a '67.
  4. Had to go check, they appear to be flush fit I agree Rick
  5. By fresh air heat, do you mean the tubes from the air shroud to heat exchangers? Those parts are in there! I can see it's not a totally accurate model, but it will still build into a nice model car that'll look nice on any shelf...
  6. Sorry, just got home. I'll snap a few pics and get them asap...
  7. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a389/rdworniczek/_57.jpg Am I the first to open this kit? Definitely a new tool kit, with a parts count and similar detail to the great Tamiya '66 bug kit. I don't think it's a '68.The body looks like a '67, while the engine is at least a '71 because of the oil cooler set up and dual port intake manifold. The interior has an inaccuracy with a panel between the back seat and back window that was never there, and I believe the dash was supposed to be padded like a '69. Otherwise everything looks great! Waiting for the convertible kit to be released, so maybe I can combine the two to make a '69 like the two I had back in the day. Other than the inaccuracies listed, looks like it'll build into a great model! Thank You Revell! Rick
  8. Thanks again for all the tips and comments! I guess my big concern wasn't the actual leaving the hinges off, but by filling the firewall I was afraid of not being "Box Stock". It turned out there wasn't even a box stock category! It was a good learning experience, and I met a few other modelers in the process, and I think that is more important than an award any day. Rick
  9. Thanks guys! That is by far the best model I've ever built!
  10. Quick update, I was able to use many of your suggestions, and took home the award for best paint!! Thanks for your help! Rick
  11. Thank you all for the answers! I just didn't want to lose points or be considered incomplete by leaving the hood hinges off. Back to my build! Thanks again, Rick
  12. Hi everyone! When it comes to contests, you have a nice car but it has those giant toy like Revell hood hinges, is it better to just go with it or fill in those giant holes in the firewall and just set the hood on there with no hinges? Thinking of entering a local contest, (it'll be my first) and not sure which way to go on this.... Thank you for your answers, Rick
  13. Sorry it took so long, but here are the final pics... Thank you for letting me participate, If we can get this cbp going again, I have lots of other trucks to build... Rick
  14. I'm calling mine done, I'll try to get a couple pictures up. Was going to add the reefer and make up some decals, but I moved on to other projects... Rick
  15. Ok, how 'bout this one! I was fixing up an old Porsche, and after painting it inside and out, I was putting the interior back in. I had replaced the wiper switch with a better one, but the turn signal switch looked pretty bad. I used chrome repair tape as BMF to make it look better! Rick
  16. What kind of deadline on this? I have probably the ultimate fifties finned car just begging to be built, A 59 Caddie!
  17. Hi Bob, send me your address, and I'll do it for you. I'm getting mine ready to go, I'll just do another for you....
  18. Oh, sorry, it's West Valley Hobbies, They are on 54th just west of Redwood in the middle of that strip mall on the southwest corner Rick
  19. For cheap models, there's Hobby Lobby in South Jordan, or "Some dudes" Hobbies in West Jordan on Redwood and about 78th. For "one stop shopping" there's a great place in West Valley City at 54th and Redwood. A little pricy, but if anyone is going to have what you're looking for, it is them! They have the best selection of models, paints, and other accesories in the valley...
  20. I'm in the Salt Lake area, what do you need? Rick
  21. Sorry, no progress in a long time, I've been out of town for the past month tending to a family emergency, which turned into just a family matter of importance. Looks like I've got a lot of catching up to do! Some great progress from all of you!! I've got a lot of things to catch up on here at home, but I'm looking forward to getting back to the bench pretty soon! Rick
  22. Thank You!! No, I wasn't going to use the Coors decals, I was going to try and make up my own! I was goofing around with the Testors Decal Maker software the other day, and think I can use that. I think I have the basic layout down, just have to play with colors some more. One of the companies I worked for had permits for all the trucks to haul alcoholic beverages. I never got one of those loads. Someone who knew me must have advised them against giving me one!! Rick
  23. Extended deadline? I could almost add another entry! (Almost ) Some progress, the trailer is basicly done. Still need to do the reefer parts, come up with some decals, and do some finish detailing on both the tractor and trailer. At least the finish line is in sight!! Rick
  24. Dave, I would also like to thank you and everyone who made this kit possible!! That could not have been easy. I'm not going to jump in here with my suggestions of what should be next, but after buying and seeing this one up close, no matter what is next from you guys, it will find it's way to my bench!! Thanks Again, Rick
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