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ModelcarJR

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  1. This kit was one of the kits that I bought at the last model car contest/vendor show 3 for $25. The others were the 32 Ford 5 window that I built recently and another AMT Pro Shop 57 Chevy that I always want to have at least one of in the closet. I have a can of Testors Plymouth Prowler Purple Metallic. The paint is getting old so might as well put it to good use. I hinged the trunk lid for the trailer; a little off-center but its OK for me. I also hinged the hood on the right side; I didn't research how the hood actually hinges it was just the easiest way to do it. I hope that the hood hinge is tight enough and the keepers on the hood itself won't interfere with the hood closer or clearance for the engine. Maybe I'll get some paint on it in the next few days but with temps around 100 degrees F it may not be soon. Thanks for looking!
  2. Thanks, All! I agree that I like it without the stripes. Look for it in Under Glass soon. Thanks for looking and commenting! ? P.S. I like the 70 'Cuda kit as it builds up nice and has a lot of possibilities. I've also won a couple of 1st places with it.
  3. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! Jim, I'm not sure about the wheel fit. I always sand off the keepers on the axles and then super glue the wheel onto the axle. I have broken too may axles over the years trying to force a wheel onto an axle. There are few recoveries from broken axles or kingpins. Roger, yes, there is a gap that is more predominant on the right side. Maybe I didn't scrape enough plastic off the hood support edge or maybe the cutouts for the headlight on the hood need to be rounded out a little better. I'm not sure what the problem is but I can't resolve it now. I am a little critical of this kit and I understand that Moebius is a relatively new company providing new tools for the hobby and I understand that they need a little more for their kits to cover their start-up costs. Many of their other offerings are very good. Maybe my memory is off or maybe I remember the 63 Nova or saw more of them and maybe they were different from the 64 and 65. But it still looks boxy to me. If I had painted it black it might resemble a London cab. All of their engines lack spark plug detail of even room to add spark plug wires. Finally, errors in the instructions, and poor fitting and registering decals are always a pet peeve of mine. But I enjoy building, even if its a challenging kit!
  4. Looks great, Bill! Really nice work, especially with the decals! ??
  5. Thanks, David! I appreciate your comment! This one is finished, except for decals. The decals in the kit are either black or white, although the white decals have started to yellow. At this point I am inclined to leave them off altogether. Let me know what you think, black, white, or none at all. I added exterior mirrors that I painted gloss black as I am out of body color. I think the elastomeric bumpers look pretty good and fit well on the back, a little big on the front but look OK. The headlights are a little bug-eyed but look better than the chrome headlights in the kit Let me know what you think and thanks for looking! ?
  6. I tried to remove the flange on the rear bumper that screws into the body mounts because I apparently mounted the rear roll pan incorrectly, although it looks good to me and I would rather have it glued on. The rear bumper broke into pieces. So, I thought about it and found two elastomeric bumpers from the Revell 70 Cuda in the parts box. I quick painted them with the last bit of light blue paint I have moving the can vigorously while pointing it on these bumpers in order to get enough paint on them. Two quick coats of clear and as soon as they dry, I will mount them. I test-fitted them prior to painting so I am sure they will fit. Now the interior is in and wheels and chassis are in place. Only decals, marker lamps and maybe I'll find a couple of exterior mirrors. Thanks for looking! ?
  7. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! I thought about using the hood and other parts from the 70 'Cuda but I only have one AAR Cuda and one standard Cuda left in the closet so I nixed that idea. I finished the interior painting the wood with Testors leather and adding a different steering wheel from the parts box. I also found some gauge decals that would fit. Trim is chrome pen. I also found some Cragar mags in the parts box that are made for metal axles and fashioned some headlight bezels from carb stacks that I think came from the 68 Dodge Dart. Clear lenses are from the 32 Ford I finished about 1 month ago. I think they will look better than the chrome lens headlight in the kit. Pardon the poor photos and thanks for looking!
  8. I started this one a few days ago. Its an AMT Snap-fast Plus kit that was the last model on a raffle prize table at a contest last year. No engine with metal axles. The hood has no hood scoops. I saw that there was a sky blue on the color chart for that year, so I used Tamiya Light Blue although its not exactly sky blue. I rubbed it out and foiled it and it doesn't look too bad. The interior will be black. Here are a few pics:
  9. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! ?
  10. This is the new Moebius kit. Dupli-Color Bahama Blue Metallic exterior and semi-gloss black interior. Whitewalls are decals added from the parts box. I am somewhat disappointed with the kit. See WIP for more details. But its done and thanks for looking! I still need to add 283 decals for the valve covers (from the decal stash).
  11. Thanks, Rusty! I appreciate your comment! This one is done. I am somewhat disappointed with the kit. During final assembly I ran into several challenges. I broke the left door handle right in the middle as I was taking it off the tree. I guess I need to buy a fine-tipped sprue cutter for these small pieces. I think part of the problem is that each of the small pieces have two sprue attachment points when one would do. I also broke the antenna trying to remove the sprue attachment remnant from the shaft of the antenna. I used the antenna that was intended for rear in the front position. I broke the right side mirror while trying fit the peg into the hole that I drilled. I glued it back together and I think it looks OK. Finally, the decals have very poor registration and don't fit. Even the license plates are too big for the license plate frames. I stuck them on anyway and used the chrome pen for the script. If you could read it it would say "Nova SS". Here are some pics and thanks for looking! ? I forgot to add a couple of decals to the valve covers that designate 283 that I have in my stash. I also need to paint the radiator hose silver for a clamp.
  12. Thanks, David, James and Carl! I appreciate your comments! The interior went together pretty well - at least the first time. The instructions would have you complete the body, including bumpers, door handles, mirrors, antenna but I left those items off anticipating difficulty with mounting the body. Good call! I couldn't get the interior into the body so that both interior sides met the window sill. In the process, I ruined some foil, and broke the left front spindle and knocked out the left wing window. So I took the body off, repaired the front spindle and re-glued the wing window. Next I removed the left interior door panel and dash. I cut off the tabs on the dash so it would fit more flush and remounted the left inner door panel to make sure it was straight and completely seated in its mount. I then slipped the body over the frame/interior but it still was obstinate. I placed my thumb on top of the sill and fingers on the chassis and squeezed it firmly and the left side finally popped into place. I damaged more foil but was able to repair and replace everything. The interior is still not perfectly seated but it should push up a little more when I glue the back of the frame inside the taillight panel which will raise the rear of the interior a bit. You would think that a boxy, slap-sided body would fit better and easier but it was a chore. I expect a little more from a high-priced kit. here are some photos.
  13. Thanks, David! The kit did not come with white walls. These are actually decals from a 66 Chevy kit that I had in my decal drawer. Not sure why I didn't use them on the 66 chevy and I am not sure I could find it right now. Thanks for looking! ?
  14. Thanks, Francisco, Carl, Bob, and David! I appreciate your comments! David, I didn't think about the light blue as Petty Blue but maybe its time to build that stock car! I finished the engine and chassis. Since these Moebius kits are somewhat high-priced, I want to point out a couple of errors in the instructions. Moebius might need to employ a proof reader (or a better proof-reader) for their instructions. Neither of these two errors would cause an experienced modeler any issues but the novice might be misled and disappointed. First, the left spring and right A-arm are numbered with the same part number. Its not hard to figure out and you just have to look at the inner fender, spring and a-arm assemblies to figure it out. That is, the larger peg and smaller peg in the A-arm go into the smaller and larger receiving holes on each side of the inner fender to get the right angle for the spring. But another word of caution - there is a spring mount on the bottom of the spring that might be mistaken for just a sprue attachment point that needs to remain with the spring. The two smallish pins fit onto the A-arm in the two little indents for them. There is a warning about not cutting off the pins at the bottom of the radiator, but no caution about these pins at the bottom of the spring. I didn't photograph the parts as I was assembling but there is a photo of the completed assembly below that might be helpful. In addition, the rear shock mounts are mis-identified as right and left. Swapping them out will correctly assemble the shocks and shock mounts in the rear. Other than those two errors, everything goes together well and the chassis sits very well on all fours. I have noticed over several of these Moebius Models that engine never leaves any room for or simulates any spark plug placement on the engine so I don't add spark plug detail. On a 283, it would be hard to see anyway, if wired correctly. Thanks for looking!
  15. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! David, the flanges are already there. its the flange or keeper that holds the panel in at the bottom that has the pin in a bit of a bind. The pin may have to go. Finished rubbing it out and foiled the body. There are a couple of decals for the Nova SS script and the V emblem that will wait till final assembly. Here are three pics. I've also been working on the paint and parts for another build. Its an AMT Snap-fast Plus that was the last model on the table in a contest raffle. A 73 Plymouth 'Cuda that has a flat hood with no hood scoops. I filled and sanded out the trunk where the screw posts are positioned. In the process, I managed to break the right A pillar so I repaired it as best I could without puttying it up. The 73 year did have a Sky Blue. I used Tamiya Light Blue which is not exactly Sky Blue but its the lightest blue in the Tamiya line. Thanks for looking! ?
  16. Thanks, Wayne, Bob, and James! I appreciate your comments! Its 100 degrees today, but only 40% humidity so I went for it with the clear coat. Looks pretty good and I will only have to spend a little time rubbing it out! Thanks for looking! ?
  17. Good luck with your build, Bob! I haven't used a black wash in door lines like that but I guess a lot of modelers do it. Have you ever had problems, like black bleeding into the paint or paint not adhering around the edge? I may want to try it myself. Any particular black wash that you use?
  18. I'm starting on this one next. Picked it up at the last Model Contest. To me, the body doesn't seem to resemble the box. Too big a notch in the back top even with the window in place. B pillar seems a bit too wide and the body sides a bit too tall. Hoping it will look better with some paint on it. The rear taillight panel is nice as a separate piece so that it can be painted separately. But the pin might break because the panel has to be tucked inside a small keeper at the bottom. I test-fitted it but bent the pin taking it out. but I probably will need so glue to strengthen it. I also had to thin down the body support for the hood by scraping it with my knife in order to get the hood to sit down a little more. It worked out well after paint. But it does look a good in paint. Dupli-color Bahama Blue Metallic. It may not be exactly Azure Blue Metallic as it doesn't have any aqua in it but its close enough for me. I don't want to put a clear on it, but if I don't, I will probably burn some edges. So I'll clear it tomorrow. Thanks for looking! ?
  19. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! ? Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!
  20. Thanks, All! I appreciate your comments! ?
  21. Box Stock Revell kit painted in Tamiya Italian Red, White Pearl and Light Blue Metallic. My Memorial Day Tribute build. Thanks for looking! ?
  22. Thanks, Mike! I appreciate your comments! This one is done! Well, almost done - I think I will repaint the hood once I get some more paint, since the bar in the middle that I touched up with a brush isn't very pretty. But its done for now! My Memorial Day tribute build! Thanks for looking!
  23. Thanks, Mike! I appreciate your comments! Body has met the chassis and fenders and the hood and radiator are in place. In order to close the gap between the body and the rear fenders I used a very "sophisticated" method of applying pressure to the body (inner edges of body lined with medium CA) while the ends of the rear fenders are sitting on a sanding block and the wheels are off the ground. Fenders are loose from the chassis in the rear. Next I mounted the radiator shell and radiator support so that the hood and hood sides would sit. This also involved gluing the front ends of the firewall to the frame with pressue to get it to sit just right. Then I place the sides on and glued the hood to the sides so that I could remove it as one piece once the glue dried. Everything worked out OK! Just a few more pieces and this one will be done! Thanks for looking! ?
  24. Thanks, everyone! I really appreciate all the comments!
  25. As with all of your builds, Joe, just a super job! Paint, attention to detail and workmanship, all standout! I have this kit in the closet molded in black that my son bought for my birthday one year but I'll probably never build it as I don't think I could do it justice the way that you have done! Congrats! ??
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