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Johnny, Well, I must say I was surprised to find that the custom interior parts from my 1/25 Revell '56 Chevy Lowrider kit are all molded onto the flip-sides of the factory-stock interior parts, so sending you the "custom" interior parts means the factory-stock versions "go-away, too". I could not find any of the custom bucket seats in my kit; I'd bet that I sent them to someone else here on the forum awhile ago, or I put them inside another one of my project's boxes and I can't seem to locate those custom bucket seats. Anyone else have what Johnny's looking for?
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I might have some of those custom pieces, but it'll take me a day or two to dig my kit outta my kit vault and confirm.
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Posted on Facebook Model Car Group this morning... I felt this one deserved its own thread! I believe this was shown at the Round2 booth this morning at the HCMA Show in Indianapolis; possibly being released in late-2022(?). There was also mention of the Hardtop-version of this same kit coming in 2023... I'm sure more detailed info will be forthcoming.
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I'm going to look at this kit from the perspective of the kit-planners at AMT back in the 1970's when it was first issued, (and there wasn't a lot of media sources other than printed drag racing magazines for the consumer to see pics of the actual race car... and keep in mind that the typical consumer for AMT kits then was a boy ages 8-18). "Gas Rhonda is now running a 1:1 long-nose Mustang funny car that'd make a terrific new kit! It's cool, but doesn't really look drastically different than any other Mustang funny car. Well, let's just play-up that long nose and exaggerate it a bit to attract our target consumer... they'll easily see the longer nose feature and believe it's just like the 1:1 Mustang funny car, and buy a bunch because it's so awkwardly cool!" Just my theory...
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Kenworth K100 twinsteer triaxle
'70 Grande replied to PierreR89's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
I, too, will be watching this build. I'm curious; what are some of the 1:1 advantages of a twin-steer setup on a big rig? Is it primarily for better weight distribution or does a twin-steer setup also make turning/operations easier? -
Not only is the paint color right on, but the clear overcoat has a true, 1:1 shine to it as well... nicely done!
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4th-quarter; hopefully the newly-tooled 1971 Mustang!?!??!!
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I'm doing a WIP on my 1/25 AMT/Round2 1970 GMC "Jimmy" kit and because this kit does not have outside rear view mirrors, I'm scratch building them. Funny thing, but the part I need to scratch build my mirrors is a section from the kit's chrome tree. Please see the photo below, does anyone have the flat-tab-section seen in the pic that has the kit number 029-0145 imprinted in it... I'm looking for that numbered tab. Anyone willing to cut it from their chrome tree and send it to me? Thanks!
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Another quirk of this kit, the kit-supplied metal axles are too long for the kit's front/rear molded axles meaning even if you push those metal axles as deep as possible into the wheel backs, once mounted to your build, there will be a noticeable gap between the ends of the molded axles and your wheel backs. My simple solution, cut one metal axle into 4 equal-length pieces and mount each wheel individually on the build.
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Getting the major parts in this project ready for the paint booth. Because this Jimmy kit comes with no outside rear view mirrors, it means digging thru the parts box. Sadly, my parts box didn't have any good choices, so the next step means scratch building these mirrors. Seen below is my method of making rear view mirror mounting brackets from those plastic-covered paper clips you probably have dozens of in a kitchen drawer somewhere... results seen in my pics.
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Blazer Crew Chief
'70 Grande replied to NOBLNG's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Boy, I really like that spoon-patch firewall fix...gonna hafta try that in the future! Your cast diffs are awesome, too! I'm going to learn alot watching your build, (and Steve's, too)! -
Great looking build! I really like the paint color and unique resin wheels you used on this build... great choices!
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Steve, no apologies necessary... now I can follow along with your build as I'm working on mine at the same time! Your Pro-street build looks awesome; I'm certain you're gonna knock this new build outta-the-park, too! I'm also struggling with the roof issue and trying to decide if I should get it mounted and painted in the same body paint color or still try to keep it that fiberglass white which would be my first choice. Greg; you need to pull your's that's in the queue out and do a WIP post along with Steve and I!
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Wide Deep Offset Centerlines or Steel Reverse Wheels
'70 Grande replied to TransAmMike's topic in Wanted!
Give me a few minutes and I'll PM you a pic of an unplated pair of Centerlines I have in my parts box. -
Wide Deep Offset Centerlines or Steel Reverse Wheels
'70 Grande replied to TransAmMike's topic in Wanted!
Do you prefer them with chrome-plating? -
Stunning... simply stunning!
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I have found 6-lug rear wheels in my parts box to correctly match the kit-supplied front wheels. One challenge will be dealing with the horribly warped roof piece. Paint color for this build was recommended by my wife; it will be a strong Navy Blue replicating 1:1 Chevy/GMC #2366 Commercial Dark Blue with a Tan interior. I have purchased a set of BF Goodrich All-Terrain tires for this project from Fireball Modelworks, (awesome products), and am now waiting for the outside weather to warm up enough so I can spray some Navy Blue paint... updates to come. Any comments and/or criticisms welcome.