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Progress on the rear fenders. Had to add some sheet stock to be able to reinforce where the fenders meet the body.

I used the glass from the 60 made a rear from clear sheet later. Lining up the front clip Removing the 60 rear fenders Needed to remove all trim including door handles from the 60

The HT plastic is harder than the wagon's, which was a later issue and softer. Pro's and con's to both ?

Unfortunately I only have this one, but I have good memories of the colors and Scout emblems (that I later make decals of). I was 9 in this pic and he had the car til I was 16.

After removing the front clip I started on the rear fenders. All Fury trim needed to be removed and the tail lights needed to be narrowed. The taillight mods were one of the many disappointments I had doing the build. Both placement and size. Kept plugging away...

I needed luck with this one Tom ?.. lots of frustration and comprimises.

Next car in line to build from my family's past is my grandfather's 1959 Plymouth Suburban. Grandpa was the original exec director of the Madison (Wi) Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps and remained at that job til he died in 1968. As part of the job he was furnished a business car periodically and used it as his own. The problem for me was that there wasn't a 59 wagon available that I could find so I was going to have to try and create my own as best I could. Full disclosure, I've been building this for a few months and currently am almost finished and will post a few pix then. I was able to make a good trade with Stitchdup (thanks again Les) to score the 60 Plymouth Fury Cop wagon. This was to donate the interior, side glass, chassis, and body shell. The remainder, front clip, rear fenders, both bumpers, front glass, and wheels come from a kit body 59 Fury HT. Thankfully, both Johan kits measured up to each other relatively well. It could've been much harder (for my skills anyway) than it has been. I've taken pics as I built and will post some hopefully in some order. This wagon might be ho-hum to many but I remember it fondly and kept me interested in finishing during some of the more frustrating stages. First up was to cut free the front clip and rear fenders from the HT, using my tamiya scriber to get the lines started then finishing with tamiya saw blades. Also began the process of removing all body trim.

I've sold a few built ups in the past and have had two issues where the buyer asks for a partial refund because parts have come loose during shipment. When listing I always add that I would pack as securely as possible but can't guarantee something might come loose and need to be reattached. In both cases I issued a partial refund because of my impression that ebay will always favor the buyer in this case, even though I stated clearly the risk in buying assembled models through the mail. I have another one or two built ups that I'd like to list but am reluctant because of this. Has anyone here gone through this with ebay and has ebay ruled in your favor or the buyer? Does it even pay to include a warning in the listing description?

Welcome Teddie... I wouldn't worry too much about the quality of your early builds. We all learn skills as we go and that's the best part of model building in my opinion. Good luck and be sure and post your builds.

Another retiree! Welcome!

Up here near Minocqua my show choices are really limited or non-existent. I guess the Twin Cities might be a choice too. Thanks Casey

I didn't know about Model Empire having an open house. I shop there whenever we're in the Falls visiting our daughters. When is the open house Casey?

Does anyone know of a Milwaukee area show earlier than the 12/12/2021 show in Waukesha? How about the Serb Hall show? I missed their last one this past March.

I'm beginning to lean this way if I can't source the parts

Thanks for the replies. I'll post in the Wanted section soon.

Each to his own I guess. It is a fairly clean build (came apart nicely) that I could leave as it, but my enjoyment come from the restoration to as stock as they came in the kit, unless it's a build that is just so rare as to have to wait forever to source correct parts. Even though parts from a newer kit that interchange with an older one is kind of cheating, I'm ok with that. I have a pile of these projects in the wings and you could say the hunt for parts is part of the challenge. I haven't built a kit from a box in years and I'm ok with that. Thanks Snake

Just going to try and re-build as stock as I can and am not concerned with better detailing on the underside. It was built (cleanly) as a mild custom with the custom rear end pieces and cammer engine. Otherwise, it's just missing some pieces to build it stock. I can post in the Wanted section and see if I can find anything. The major problem I think is the stock rear end pieces and side louvers. Was hoping the new release R2 Fastback would interchange with my annual. Thank you Paul

I have an AMT annual built up 67 fastback mustang that needs a number of parts for me to begin restoration. Rather than trying to locate the individual parts (which I'm fine with doing) I was wondering if the latest Round 2 release of the 67 fastback would be a source for these pieces. I don't know the history of the original release kit and later releases.

Love the way the colors work on this one. Great job!

Great progress! You've got the ball rolling now ?

Welcome Adam!

For those interested in this story.... that "1969" Impala went for $89+ when it ended but it's been relisted because the buyer was international and the seller doesn't ship outside the US I guess. Lucky for that buyer. So, the relisted description is the same even though I'd messaged him telling him what was in the box. Sad. $25 box and about $20 worth of '70 parts.

Hmmm... PS... maybe shouldn't have posted here as I didn't really see it on the road ?

Nicely done Michelle!

Welcome! It's all about what makes you proud when you build. You'll learn a ton here, as I have. Great place to hang out as well.