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  1. '70 Grande
    I just got my own '68 Chevelle kit this morning, and thought I had my build's color scheme all figured out. Then, I saw this thread and I'm rethinking that original color scheme plan! One thing that I have noticed about this kit that I really don't care for is the 2 gaping holes in the firewall piece for those hood hinges to "fit" into. I'll be building mine minus those hood hinge pieces and filling-in those two large firewall openings. The Silver one, sans stripes would be my pick of these color options.
  2. '70 Grande
    Really like this build! Colors, stance and details all look terrific! I think the wheel/tire combo you used is one thing that really sets this build off; I wouldn't change a thing! Did you scratchbuild the rear/side window glass; it doesn't look like a kit part?
  3. '70 Grande
    Tom, This is a great little build! In my hometown we had an International Harvestor assembly plant, and they had a small fleet of these same Dodge D50 trucks, all in IH Red paint. Those little Dodges were always scooting around town! I'm going a different direction with my build of this kit; converting it into a "factory-phantom" TA, (as in TA Challenger), D50 with the shortened cargo box, small block 340 V8 and a performance suspension. If you wouldn't mind emailing me your WORD doc for that dashboard, I'd certainly use it on my D50 project! (I'll PM you with my email addy). Thanks!
  4. '70 Grande
    It sounds like Round-2 will be reissueing the 1/25 AMT 1976(?) Pinto, (coupe, not station wagon), kit sometime in 2019. I wonder how it might compare with this MPC Pinto wagon kit when it comes to flash, parts-fit and fidelity.
  5. '70 Grande
    Really like this build! Your paintwork looks outstanding! Also really like your wheel choice; where did you source those wheels from?
  6. '70 Grande
    So, are there any resin casters out there in the aftermarket that could pop-out those nose and grill pieces for those of us with old kits in our collections that could use those updated parts... just hoping!
  7. '70 Grande
    Tim; that's an excellent listing that I'm certain I'll refer back to many times in the future! But, why-o-why did you have to add that FWIW comment at the end... that'll do nothing but get hopes up and make me lose some sleep as I dream for what that future release might be!!!
  8. '70 Grande
    Yellowsportwagon; that is one outstanding build! You need to start a fresh post about it with more pics and your build details... it deserves it!
  9. '70 Grande

    72 cutlass

    '70 Grande replied to tbill's topic in Model Cars

    Great looking build! Paint work and color choice is outstanding! Does anyone think Revell will ever see fit to release this kit in a hardtop version?
  10. '70 Grande
    Along with the rear bumper seeming a bit over-extended, I think the front bumper looks alittle too "snug" and tight/close to the front bodywork. (But I also realize that many 1:1 Nascar builders of that era did move front bumpers backwards/tighter to the bodywork).
  11. '70 Grande
    Really like this build! Paintwork looks great; color choices are right-on! What kit is this build based-on?
  12. '70 Grande
    Oh yes; in my mind, this is probably the most difficult/fiddly-to-build model car kit ever produced!!!
  13. '70 Grande
    Dang, this build still looks really good to my eye! Its good to see vintage kits from the past; especially when they "hold-up" so well! All of mine are long gone, and I really regret it! Love to see some under-the-hood pics and what this build looks like from the bottomside, too!
  14. '70 Grande
    Really nice build! Don't see these built-up very often; this is one of the best that I've seen! The added side chrome trim really adds alot to the overall look of this build!
  15. '70 Grande
    Both of these are excellent builds! Really like the engine details in the smaller version, (surprised it has that aspect in the smaller version but not so much in the larger version)! ? ?
  16. '70 Grande
    An outstanding build! Everything looks just right! I'm curious; can someone tell me what that "tank?" piece represents on the front/driver's side inside the engine compartment?
  17. '70 Grande
    I thought the Cabriolet terminology might be the French word for Convertible, but that makes me wonder why this "vintage 1969" box art style has the French translations on it, but the recently-shown 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle reissue-kit in that same "vintage 1969" box art style has no French translations on it?!?!? (Maybe packaging-consistency isn't an important priority at Round-2).
  18. '70 Grande
    I'm not sure I understand the "Convertible Cabriolet" product description on that '69 Plymouth GTX box lid. I doubt that Plymouth would have used words like that, especially in 1969!
  19. '70 Grande
    Is that "completely Chrome engine" a Ford 390 V8 with Thunderbird valve covers?
  20. '70 Grande
    WOW! That is one outstandingly beautiful build! Incredibly clean; great paint color choices; the finest build I have yet to see of this particular kit.
  21. '70 Grande
    Awesome looking build and conversion packing that engine into that engine bay! I'm curious how you created the front spoiler; to my eye it really enhances the overall look of the front end, and if I can recreate that piece, I'd probably add it to my own in-progress '70 Superbee build!
  22. '70 Grande
    Its possible the added-on custom front-end on that Gremmy just "bulks-up" the overall look of it!
  23. '70 Grande
    Really like this build! Your conversion work is outstanding and the finish looks excellent! I was quite surprised when I saw that last photo; in my mind the Gremlin should be overall a bit smaller than that Pacer, but the photo sure makes the Gremmy look like a larger car than his younger brother.
  24. '70 Grande
    Almost 50 company/corporate/individuals named on that listing alone, and when kits get issued/reissued the model company gets to write somebody on that listing or some other list a $ check. It's easy to see that alot of factors, (many financial), go into the decisions for what kits are put into production. Makes me think turning a profit in the model-making business is no easy task.
  25. '70 Grande
    There's been alot of excellent builds of this kit posted out there, but this one is probably my favorite! All around excellence in this build.
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