ChrisBcritter Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Been looking for a while for '60 Buick valve covers, as I believed the '60 was the only source for an accurate set. Was digging through my '40 Ford parts stash for taillights, and to my surprise, there were the exact same covers on a first (or early) issue '40 coupe chrome tree! (Newer issues were changed to finned custom covers.) Nice surprise to already have them - after I dechrome and add flanges, I'll be casting them up. Got a '62 Electra and '63 Rivi that need sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 22 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said: I agree, I opened it up, and was SOo very impressed. It almost looks like 1/24 scale to be honest, but then again, it may have just been a MASSIVE car in 1:1. I recall the first time I saw an Auburn speedster in person..I was blown away by the size. Compare the Johan body to the similar Monogram kit and you can see the difference in body size. Johan Mercedes IS 1/25 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Picked up the "full bumper" Camaro at the LHS today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 One of the hobby stores I deal with has just had a delivery of AMT kits, luckily they had this one in stock, couldn't say no.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) I think that same model was used in the Millennium release from???? 20 years ago..... I have that one.... Edited September 19, 2020 by Deuces ll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The Nova has been available a few times in the last twenty years since the Millennium issue, both as stock and Pro Street. Most recent was the (same) stock/drag kit, as the Bill Jenkins Grumpy's Toy I/II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Yep!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 hours ago, Rodent said: Picked up the "full bumper" Camaro at the LHS today. I'm hoping that one will make it over this side of the pond, shipping, import duty and handling fee just makes buying from the USA too expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 38 minutes ago, Mark said: The Nova has been available a few times in the last twenty years since the Millennium issue, both as stock and Pro Street. Most recent was the (same) stock/drag kit, as the Bill Jenkins Grumpy's Toy I/II. Is this the same kit ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 That's the original issue...same kit. Some of those early kits have a "rear view mirror" molded in relief on the inside of the windshield. Other than that, no changes to the plastic parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mark said: That's the original issue...same kit. Some of those early kits have a "rear view mirror" molded in relief on the inside of the windshield. Other than that, no changes to the plastic parts. Cheers Mark for the info ' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 7:35 AM, ChrisBcritter said: Been looking for a while for '60 Buick valve covers, as I believed the '60 was the only source for an accurate set. Was digging through my '40 Ford parts stash for taillights, and to my surprise, there were the exact same covers on a first (or early) issue '40 coupe chrome tree! (Newer issues were changed to finned custom covers.) Nice surprise to already have them - after I dechrome and add flanges, I'll be casting them up. Got a '62 Electra and '63 Rivi that need sets. I built an 80's era reissue of the 40 ford that had the stock Buick valve covers in it. Not sure when the change was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 A few I've picked up over the last few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Picked both of these up . In love with them lol they're huggeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The "Grumpy's Toy" '66 Nova had a bench seat, rear seat with matching pattern and open steel wheels. Those parts were on separate sprues. Does the latest release have those parts in it? Or just the bucket seat interior from the original release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 I got an Incra Tiny T rule. I'd been considering one, for a while. I think it will be super-useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Mike999 said: The "Grumpy's Toy" '66 Nova had a bench seat, rear seat with matching pattern and open steel wheels. Those parts were on separate sprues. Does the latest release have those parts in it? Or just the bucket seat interior from the original release? if you need the bench seat, pm me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Was there a pro street version of it back when that was a thing? I had a stock only original but thought they had ps too. Maybe just the mopars back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, keyser said: Was there a pro street version of it back when that was a thing? I had a stock only original but thought they had ps too. Maybe just the mopars back then. Yes. Edited September 19, 2020 by Exotics_Builder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike999 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 2 hours ago, thatz4u said: if you need the bench seat, pm me Thanks a lot, but I don't need one. I have a couple of the "Grumpy" kits with the bench seat. I just wondered if those parts were in this re-issue. At a kit swap meet once, I found a bagged '66 Nova kit that was only missing one part - the body. ? So if I want to do a bucket-seat version, I can steal the seats from there. I'm more likely to try building it as a bench-seat "mainstreamer" with a 6-cylinder engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 6 hours ago, Ctmodeler said: Picked both of these up . In love with them lol they're huggeee Is there any chrome trees in that big red kit?????...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Ctmodeler said: Picked both of these up . In love with them lol they're huggeee 1 hour ago, Deuces ll said: Is there any chrome trees in that big red kit?????...... I am building that same kit, only I am using an original issue...or two. lol Yes, it has chrome trees. Everything in the box art that is chromed comes that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 6:41 AM, doorsovdoon said: I found out this existed while in the 'movie cars that haven't been kitted' thread. I had to get it! Also got this '71 T-Bird and another Buick Electra. I love the Electra kit, although a very worn out mould it builds up into such a nice looking model i had to get another! Cool Gareth. About the T-bird. I suggest cutting the front and rear pans away from the chassis plate and glueing them on toward the end of assembly. , It'll make them much easier to get properly placed without a gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctmodeler Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 19 minutes ago, Sam I Am said: I am building that same kit, only I am using an original issue...or two. lol Yes, it has chrome trees. Everything in the box art that is chromed comes that way. Have not opened it to check , but thanks to this forum I'm.betting no lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Can-Con said: Cool Gareth. About the T-bird. I suggest cutting the front and rear pans away from the chassis plate and glueing them on toward the end of assembly. , It'll make them much easier to get properly placed without a gap. Cheers for the heads up, Steve. I'll be sure to remember that! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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