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The Hardcastle and McComick car was a permanent change to the mold. In typical MPC fashion the kit started life as the J Car, was changed to the MK IV and then to the Coyote. In addition to the body numerous changes to the chassis and interior parts and glass where made to accommodate the bodywork. Unless the powers that be at Round 2 are willing to spend the coin for a retool, I don't think we'll see the MK IV out any time soon.

That book is the above mentioned "This is your hobby...Model Cars" I pulled my copies out last night and it is indeed authored by Bill Neumann but is basically a collection of Rod and Custom Models articles. The Mercury and a number of articles about building closed and open trailers from card stock are included. Also there are the period engine detail chapters using thread and fishing line for motor plumbing, sectioning, a paint chapter showing a replica of the Mural Bros Willys. A cool look at a time in the history of our hobby.

Yup, that's them, the kit mag's have a shallow off set. Thanks for the info.

Your MK IV GT40 is a great score too. It's unfortunate that it was butchered into a terrible kit car.

They were"Indy 500s" I don't remember what company actually produced them, maybe American or Forsight?

Nice job! Is this the latest issue of the kit? Just wondering if those are the kit decals. The Opel and the Cobra make a cool pair of drag cars.

Don Emmons had a book out titled "This is your hobby, Model Cars" I believe it was printed for library use. I have 2 copies with different covers but the same content, both were used library books. They were basically a collection of his articles for Rod & Custom Models. Bob Schleicher authored mainly slot car articles and from the same publisher came a collection of his articles in, "This is your hobby, Slot Cars" I had both of the Dennis Doty books but I was inspired much more by the Emmons book when I was young. I sold the Model Car Building books long ago but kept most of the other model books in my collection.

The American Graffiti Merc was. '51 not a '49

I wonder if Round2 will restore the mag's that were originally in the kit. I don't mind the 70's style wheels (Centerlines?) The mag's would be nice to see back though.

Here's a thread discussing the origins of the NNL.

I'll take it, 65 today when our average should be 30. I know we have a couple of months to go for bad weather but this break is fine by me.

I saw that, pointed it out to my wife during the episode. Her only comment "only you would know that, but you can't remember what you did 5 minutes ago" neat little nostalgia thing. I think it's kinda sad to see a somewhat iconic thing like that in a state of disrepair though.

I totally understand, I've use a variety of spray equipment both professionally and for hobbies and have a habit of "if I'm going in, I'm going all in" with certain things and loose sight of the fact it's not practical for everyone or every job. A gun such as your looking at are nice for bigger scale subjects. Go for it!!

That gun looks exactly like one sold at Menards. If so definitely stay away from it! As stated above, the seals are junk. A friend bought one to paint motorcycle parts and after one use it leaked right out of the needle/nozzle assembly. He brought it to me to repair and upon disassembly found the seals basically melted out. If you looking for a gravity gun I would suggest spending the money for a quality one. Grex make a number of nice guns both in a smaller trigger airbrush (with a fan tip) and larger touch up guns and you definitely can't go wrong with a SATA or Iwata.

I really like the paint, the silver and graphite combo works great on this car, nice job! I've been thinking about painting one of mine in a similar fashion, this has finalized my decision.

Forgot to mention in my earlier post, charcoal furnace and air purifier filters are readily available from a number of outlets. While they're on the expensive side they should work for an indoor application for light use.

Createx and other waterbourne paint will take a lacquer clear like Testors or Tamiya so a 2 part clear isn't necessary for a nice finish. I use Auto Air on some projects. I would still try to vent outside if possible. I have yet to find a water based or acrylic clear that works well. I know there are proponents of Future and I've tried it, however all the models I used it on are now showing cracks in the clear. They were sprayed around 10 years ago. I personally use hobby lacquer and automotive 2 part clear but have a large exterior vented spray booth, use a pro quality mask, gloves and eye protection. You can be effected by other means than just inhaling fumes.

I've mocked this kit up with the wheels and tires from the MPC 1932 Chrysler and they look much better. The only issue is the tires look a bit skinny, but still is a vast improvement over the kit rolling stock.

I remember seeing the Damnation Alley van sitting in back of Dean Jeffries' shop years ago while visiting some friends in L.A. That thing was big, spotted it while on the freeway and a couple of days later drove over to see it.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe... Seriously though, my projects begin mostly will some inspiration. Other people's builds, a photo or artwork, somthing seen at a car show, sometimes for a club build. Problem is I've so many started projects I'm trying to finish one before starting another. I began a notebook to keep track of ideas. I also put post it notes on boxes that have additional parts or are started projects. It's helped me get on track to finishing some long in the works kits.

The Auto Modelers Group out of Milwaukee has a Facebook page that is updated often. The old website was abandoned due to the fact the guy running it passed away some time ago. https://m.facebook.com/AutoModelersGroup/ There are pictures posted after every monthly meeting, lots of great builds to look at!

Not at the top of my list for show rods, however has lots of neat parts. Wheels, tires and a corvair motor for my pile of dune buggy kits and those cool Woodlite headlights for classic cars, vintage customs or hot rods.

I use a regulator/moisture trap, however I find having the additional control at the brush is beneficial. I didn't realize this valve was your primary source of pressure control, however you shouldn't have any problems using the small air valve alone. As you get used to painting with your airbrush you'll find that becomes easier to find the right combination of mix and pressure. PM me if you have any questions.

Looking great so far! Couple of questions, first where did you find the rendering and what's the source of the hood you're using?

Bewitched always had a nice assortment of Chevy's season to season. I Dream of Jeanie always had Pontiacs. Were the cars of Mannix mentioned?