Drake69

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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Lincoln LIMO    9 September

   I keep expecting to see a swimming pool in the trunk.
   Nice job!
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Let's see some police cars    11 July

   Chesterfield County, VA Sheriff's Office and Fire Marshall...
   
   
   
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Let's see some police cars    11 July

   VA State Trooper -
   
   
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Christine trashed , FINISHED ! !    11 July

   Pick up this kit...
   
   It has a close approximation of the engine you need, and builds up nicely like this...
    
   
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Post pics of your fave long roof(wagon)    9 Aug 2016

   Two of my recent longroofs...
   Alternomad...
   
   
   Cadillac Hearse
   
   
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino    3 Aug 2016

   Part 2...
   
   
   
   
   Another fun build, but those stripes can be a royal pain.
   
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   Drake69 added a topic in Under Glass    3 Aug 2016

   Starsky and Hutch Gran Torino

   Another easy build, this one I used ModelMaster Italian Red after spraying it with primer. This red is much better than the original mold.
   
   
   
   
   

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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Herbie - The Love Bug!    3 Aug 2016

   I also added more detail to the interior...
   
   
   Not a bad build, just wish the stickers were better.
   
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   Drake69 added a post in a topic Herbie - The Love Bug!    3 Aug 2016

   I added BMF to the body lines and hood area, then painted silver trim around the taillights.
   
   
   
   
   
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    Drake69 added a topic in Under Glass    3 Aug 2016

    Herbie - The Love Bug!

    This is the Polar Lights build. The glue on the back of the racing stripes and "53" were bad, resulting in stickers that would not stay on. Good thing I scanned them in before using them, as I can now print them on decal paper!
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    Drake69 added a post in a topic 68-69 revell dodge charger    3 Aug 2016

    Pro Tip: If you buy both the 68 and 69 kits, you can swap the bodies in order to get a vinyl roof 68 or a hardtop 69. The only thing that would need to be altered are the front side turn signals, otherwise they are the same.
    
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    Drake69 added a post in a topic Model car builders are cheapskates, right?    24 Jul 2016

    Let's see:
    Jo-han Heavenly Hearse - $65
    Jo-han Cadillac Ambulance - $60
    Fujimi Toyota Supra "Hi-Mechanism" kit - $75
    Mad Max Interceptor - $50
     
    So somewhere around $50 ~ $75
    
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    Drake69 added a post in a topic Monogram '69 Dodge 440 Six-Pack (Super Bee)    23 Jul 2016

    Testors One-coats look great on these musclecars, and yours did great! One small thing, you might want to catch the bottom end of those "Superbee" decals before they curl out. Something like Micro-Set should tame them.
    Otherwise, awesome Mopar!
    
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    Drake69 added a post in a topic AMT 72 Chevy Blazer crew chief    22 Jul 2016

    Looks really nice!
    As a minor suggestion, get some thin sheet styrene, cut out some small rectangular pieces out of it, then glue them to the inside of your hardtop and paint them black. It will keep the top from bouncing around and allow it to sit better to the cab. Like this...
    
    And my tailgate has the same gap as well. Must be the nature of the kit.
    Great work!!!
    
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    Drake69 added a post in a topic What predictions can we make for new kit releases in 2017?    21 Jul 2016

    I'm pulling for the '71 Demon. I'd also like to see a '70s Maverick at some point, like around '70 to '72.
    I mean, they already did the Pinto wagon (a stock Pinto wouldn't hurt either!), so why not?
    Cosworth Vega as well, maybe?