JerseeJerry55

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Good day all, Hope everyone's well. In the process of starting my second AMT Transtar CO4070A and after painting the interior bucket I noticed the following. It appears that the left side rail where the hinge pins are may be slightly "crooked". If anyone has built this kit can you please advise if this looks correct, or is indeed a little off. If I need to redo the rails what is the best course of action, freezer and then carefully separate and then redo it? I have included pics of both rails for comparison. Thank you and have a great day. Kind regards, JerseeJerry55

Thanks I hope so. As Hannibal Smith most famously said. “ I love it when a plan comes together”.

Thank you. Thanks for the tip about the bumper well see how that works out.

Thank you

I will try my best. That's all I can do. A contest winner I ain't.

Just started this AMT '72 C10 I got in a trade. The weather here in Southern NJ has been a lot of hit or miss this Summer. The plan is to make her into the tow vehicle for a local match racer using the C10, the trailer from the Cal Drag Combo set, and the Revell '55 Chevy Bel Air 2n1 kit. On Tuesday the humidity, and temperature combination was kind enough to be cooperative so I laid down the Rustoleum Flat Grey primer. I feel it came out good for the first coat. I was planning on painting the truck either Red & White, or Blue & White. However since the primer came out pretty good, so I may pivot to either the Red, or the Blue with the Grey, and then clear coat it. As far as the Bel Air not quite sure if I go two-tone, or a one color scheme. I do know I'd like to source some Gofer Racing Hometown Sponsor decals and use them, or some from my stash. Have never done a race combo so I feel that this will be a major accomplishment if I can pull it off.

Perhaps but didn't think of it at the time. Never thought this would become an issue.

To be transparent I have no ulterior motive other than to have a question answered.

Have a quick question in regard to an engine swap. I have an older AMT Issue of the 1971 Plymouth Duster Street Machine. Would the Duster's 340 fit the MPC 1971 Dodge Demon with little, or no modifications? Or do I have to look elsewhere?

Perhaps. I was also thinking about doing a local bracket racer complete with some of the Gofer decals local business sheet.

Great thank you. Nice job on yours.

Thanks for replying. I have an old AMT 1971 Duster issue. I can pull the engine from. If I do so do I need to make modifications to it? Also where did you get the Six Pack hood?

Question in regard to the Blue - (No Mopar number) (Color code never appeared in manuals). I know that the early 1971 340's were Hemi Orange however I am going to be doing a MPC Dodge Demons and want to go with the late 1971 340 to be a little different. Would this Rustoleum Oasis Blue work for my needs. As always help is appreciated. Thank you.

Good morning all hope everyone is well. Purchased yesterday @ Hobby Lobby. I've always have a certain affection towards the early years of the Dodge Demon. Yeah, yeah I know the Plymouth Duster is more prevalent, and popular. However I always liked the "little brother" feel the Demon (and later on the Dart Sport) had. To be honest I still wish that I had saved my pennies back in the 1980's and got an actual 1:1 Demon. All that being long windedly said, here is one that's going into my stash for a later build. From what I've read on online this MPC 1971 Demon builds into quite a nice model. Now in watching Chris' HPI Guys build video the only major issue that he noted was that the kit stripes are too glossy (should be a matte finish) and they're a bit on the thick side. So that will be impasse one for me. Secondly unsure if I'm going with, a street or drag version. If I go street everything is there so I don't have to really go aftermarket on anything. If I choose the 1/4 miler route then I have to think about it a bit. So the questions become: Is the kit engine suitable, or do I have to source more of a drag 340? If I need to buy one where would I look for it? Are the rear slicks useful or do I source lets say off of Ted's Modeling Marketplace? The Six Pack hood I can get from Harts Parts resin for $7.00 so no problem there I believe. Need pro stock decals which I think I can get from Slixx, unless anyone has other suggestions? The color will either be Tamiya TS52, Tamiya Blue (shade undecided), or one of the Testors One Coat Blue Lacquer's I have in my paint stash. Also if any of you have built this kit I'd certainly appreciate pictures of your finished products. The Pink paint is going towards an AMT/ERTL 1970 Dodge Challenger I have in my stash. As always I really appreciate the help. Have a great day.

Hobby Lobby trip this morning. Always wanted a Dodge Demon kit. Although the Duster clearly was more popular I really liked the Demon (and its later Dart Sport version) better. Unsure which version (street or drag) I will do. The Krylon Hot Pink can o paint is earmarked most likely for my AMT/ERTL 1970 Challenger that’s in my stash.

Also found an unopened can of this shade in my paints stash. Tamiya TS12 Orange which might just do the trick. As always any thoughts, suggestions are welcomed.

Thanks. Probably going with Tamiya White primer. There's also Testors One Coat Lacquer in Fiery Orange I am considering using as well.

Hello all. Hope you all are well. I have a Earnhardt Sr. paint question. For the Wheaties Orange car would this shade work for it? If so I obviously have to clear coat it since it's a satin finish. Any help is appreciated. Thank you. Kind regards, JerseeJerry55

I was at 1 of the 3 HL’s in my area the other day. They had the Revell ‘71 442 still at regular price.

Just got these today. Made a trade with MCMF member Little Timmy. Great to deal with. Thinking about building them as a drag set using the trailer from the AMT Cal Drag Combo. It’s gonna be a 2026 project for sure.

Oh WOW I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I had several dealings with Steve over the years although none since about 2018. A great loss for sure. Condolences to his family, and friends. May Steve Forever Rest In Peace.

Went to Hobby Lobby this morning and picked up the following: AMT 1960 Chevy Short Bed pickup truck w/Go cart Testors One Coat Lacquer Fiery Orange Craft paint Orange Weathering set The "Old Guys Rule" sign Excited to eventually build her (whenever that will be). The plan is making a somewhat mild custom which you might see at the Drive In, or a local track back in the late 50's/early 60's. I'm going to be painting the Fiery Orange for the cab, hood, and bed. Since the roof is two pieces I'm thinking either Testors Graphite Dust, Diamond Dust, or Blazing Black for the top of the roof. The Go cart will be most likely have a Black frame, and an Aluminum shade for the body. Also I thought the metal sign would look good in my display area. Although as much as I love the older (1977 and earlier) pickup trucks I have not built many over the years. I guess it's about time to start.

Very nice. What brand/shade of Yellow did you use?

Found the Re-pop of the kit at Michaels for $15.00 last week. I had this kit in both the Black w/Flames, and the Red Street Rat versions back in 1980, and 1981. Loved it then and love it now. Yes I know there's all that discussion about this kit, and the Monogram 1969 Z-28 out there. How it's not this or that. However being what it is, is good enough for me. Is it a contest winning type kit? Probably not. However it is a shelf model that I can build, and tell my Grandkid "Yeah I built a couple of these back in the 1980's. Well done on your version Erock.