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Thanks so much guys. While it does take some extra effort to bring this old kit to life, it sure is worth it. Thanks Lee. This kit lacks the same as the hardtop version does. Radiator, washer bottle, master cylinder/booster, custom air cleaner were all parts box pieces. As was the radiator hose (though the kit does have one). The heater box/motor I scratch built. I see you're in MN, it sure is friggin' cold up here! Still -4 degrees here in western WI.

Troublesome kits for sure, but you sure built a nice one. Congrats ?

That is beautiful, and great photography as well, congrats! Always love seeing Pearson's cars, he was one of my favorites.

Here's my latest build, the uninspiring (detail-wise) but otherwise very cool AMT Scout SSll. The first thing that was addressed was to flatten the curvature that the top of the grille and hood are plagued with, as well as scribing in the various missing panel lines around the body. Then, I couldn't leave it stock so I had to perform a spring over lift, and fitted it with some Fireball Modelworks BFG Krawlers & wheels. The notorious empty engine bay was spruced up with various parts box pieces to make it a bit more acceptable. I wanted to throw on some finned valve covers but didn't have any that fit, so I went with the stock ones. The chrome on the air cleaner was shot, so I stripped it and took a Molotow marker to it and and think it came out pretty decent. The transmission mysteriously doesn't come with a pan, so scratched one for it. Other additions are the brush guard, shocks, and a steering stabilizer and tie rod for the front suspension. The mirror is the one from the kit, however the post it's on came from the parts box as well. Thought about running a full length dual exhaust, but with time I came to like the side dump exhaust more and more and went with it. Paint is Model Master Go Mango, polished out with no clear. Ended up being a really fun build, and love how it turned out. When the weather turns better I may replace these indoor shots with some outdoor ones. Thanks fer lookin' and any questions or comments.

Favorite planes? It looks like mine's not much different than anyone else's Lol. SR-71 Blackbird P-51 Mustang F4U Corsair B-58 Hustler A-10 Thunderbolt Spitfire B-1 Lancer F4 Phantom F-86 Sabre

Very cool! Love the V6 conversion, very clean and tidy work under that hood. My parents watched Hunter, and I was a kid at the time, but I loved that Daytona in the show. This brings back those memories. Again great work and thanks for sharing.

Another beauty, Raoul! You don't see these built often.

You definitely got the most you can out of that one, very nice!

Thanks Joe. Those covers look great. I've never used those brands before but maybe I'll have to give them a try.

Thanks Mike. Here's a link to the site, lots of tips on what to do about various fitment issues with these kits. http://www.mnacreations.com/Models/ Click on tips in the top banner.

Thanks Don. That article really is a big help. I've got the Petty car in the to-do stash as well.

2020 sure was a difficult year, but model wise the year was a knockout for you Roger! Those are all great, just as you always do. Somehow I think I had missed seeing those Edsels, those are sweet! Will be looking forward to what you create here in the new year...as always LOL.

Nice work on a so-so kit John. ?

Thanks for the kind words guys, hope everyone's new year is off to a good start. Thanks! I'd recommend picking one up, it's a pretty good kit that went together well. Thanks Paul! I wanted to change it up a little from what you usually see with these.

Oooh that's going to be nice, JC. I actually kinda dig that custom front end on the orange 67 too. Love seeing all these great looking Falcons guys.

Very cool little Falcon, that color really looks super on it. Great work as always Roger!

Love all of 'em, but man that Maverick is killer. What paint did you use on the valve covers?

This has to be one of the best builds of this kit I've seen. Very well done. I remember building one when I was in my early teens and had a heck of a time with it but did get it cobbled together. Haven't attempted another one since LOL.

Perfect wheel and tire choice, Michael. That Charger is a beauty.

Now that's just killer! Awesome details all around. Beautiful work Greg. Where's the keys? I want to take it up into the mountains in Colorado...

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention I trimmed up the rear window to allow it to sit flush with the body. And, even though it's just white, the paint is Duplicolor Arctic White, with the chassis being coated in Rustoleum Smoke Gray.

A great year of model building Craig. ? All are sharp and clean. A tough call, but the GSX and 67 Camaro are my favorites.

Man is that ever impressive! What a beautifully married kitbash, and love that you went with a 383. Congrats!

Lots of nice work on many subjects you don't see built all that often. The Harley and tractor are my favorites.

Thanks a lot guys, I'm hoping to up the build count by a few here in 2021. You are correct Tom. The little bugger was a lot more fun to build than I thought it would be.