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"Excellerator"? I guess if you have an excellent run...
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Direct upload in case the Photobucket image disappears after a couple seconds: (Anyone else have that problem?)
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Bill, I took a look at an old builtup '36 I have plus a couple wheels from a junk chassis, and I found one wheel that had all the little holes properly molded. The outer rim has tire melt but I think I can cut out the center and combine it with a good rim to make a master. I have it in the purple pond right now to get the paint off; let's see what I can do with it. -
On the other hand, I can think of some childhood builds that go for a pretty penny now - and my feelings are "been there, done that". The '65 AWB Malibu, "Unreal" Edsel, and even the MPC '67 Bonneville (Detailing Paint and Brush Included!) just don't excite me like when I was a kid. I would be very happy to get another black Craftsman '59 Continental, however
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And speaking of the '58, check out this detail: Export model speedometer marked in both KM and miles per hour.
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Auction link (in French) if you want all the lot listings: https://www.interencheres.com/vehicules/vente-de-voitures-de-collection-243124/ Oh, those poor Continental Mark IIs - I sent the info to the Mark II Registry; they were last known as being in the USA in 1984 and 1989. What really gets me is that the banger racers will be crossing the channel (or coming in from Holland) to pick up many of the Yank tanks that don't otherwise have a following in Europe. Oh, and one other thing: "...and includes a 1961 Lincoln Continental Mark III convertible" ...which is correctly listed on the auction page as a '58. Way to go, Fox!
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Mystery chassis plate
ChrisBcritter replied to Sledsel's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I thought for sure it was 1965-66 Buick Wildcat, but that kit's chassis has three small differences: the rear of the chassis is W-shaped to match the bumper, the tops of the wheel wells are open, and there's a middle U-joint just to the rear of the second crossmember. The rest looks identical. Hmmm... -
^^^ Nice! Checked the Deerfield HL yesterday for the '60 pickup, but none yet. Did get a heavy glass bowl to use with the vacuum pump - really hope this idea works and I can turn out some more rare parts. Got the Charger 440 today from from eBay seller topgaskz - good seller with fast delivery.
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Having seen your models, I'm sure it will be built better than a real Fiero.
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Source for ~1952 Ford wheels?
ChrisBcritter replied to gator52's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Wouldn't the open wheels in the AMT '49/'50 Ford and '49 Mercury be closest? The dog dish hubcaps from the ITC '51 Ford would work for the '52-54 but they're tough to find (If I spot any you can bet I'll start casting them).
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So, not a VW-powered kit car like this one, I guess?
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A friend of mine in my car club back in CA is selling off a bunch of his kits, and I'm getting a Monogram MG-TC from him. Always wanted to build one after reading the 1954 novel The Red Car by Don Stanford when I was a kid, and I doubt the kit will be reissued any time soon. Just ordered this goodie from eBay: Eisco hand operated vacuum pump; works with a bell jar and got it for a fraction of the cost of a new one. I'm going to experiment with it to see if it will pull bubbles out of my resin castings. Wish me luck...
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How about a photo of those wheels when you get them, even if they're flawed, pleeeeze? I never knew they came that way.
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Let me get a couple more good ones poured and I'll just send 'em to you. You're on your own for lenses but they're very simple.
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For me it's mostly replacing promos that got played with to death. I've gotten my '65 Galaxie and Continental again, but the '63 Bonneville and '65 Plymouth pace car are a bit stratospheric now. Limiting it to kits: the '63 Nova wagon and the '61 Ford convertible are in my to-do queue, hopefully this time to be done with a lot more care and craftsmanship.
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David, I'm afraid you have some work ahead of you. The '65 tail light lenses are smaller than the '62s, plus the '62 doesn't have the ribs that the '65 does. You can fix this by gluing a piece of clear red (I used a number tab from the red sprue) to the bottom of the lens, shape it to match, then file off the ribs and carefully polish it smooth. You'll have to reshape the back slightly at the top to fit the '62 bezels. I've done this a couple times with some kits I've rebuilt. Good luck!
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Oh - I meant a prospective employee . I have taken a look online for used vacuum plating setups; the smallest so far are about the size of rwo refrigerators.
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Hi Philip, Need some taillight bezels for this little gem? I've been casting up a few lately; let me know if you need a set.
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Greg, I'm forwarding this to a very good prospect - let's see how it works out.
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1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz
ChrisBcritter replied to Jeffcad's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I think this game of variations has become a very safe bet for the resin casters; I would be much less surprised to see the aforementioned Rancheros done by the cottage industry. Just needs to be done with the care and talent that has gone into the Crown Vic and four-door Nova we're getting now. -
Finally managed to be the only bidder on a Revell '68 Charger 440 engine/trans from a good parts seller: It'll be going into my '65 Monaco when I can scrounge or cast up a Torqueflite for it.
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So now that Chrome Tech has shut down, that leaves us with The Little Motor Kar Co. and GT Kustom Krome. From your experience, which do you prefer and how do they compare for quality, pricing, turnaround time and whether you can mount your own parts? Three of us from the LMMCC want to put a pretty good-sized order together. Also, if you know of any other vacuum platers, let's hear about them too. Over to the experts. Thanks!
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Went to Vernon Hills yesterday and it wasn't there yet; they did have some papers taped to the shelves that I think were for inventory. Will check Deerfield later this week.
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Got a set of soft resin Modelhaus tires today - nice fast delivery and excellent quality! Of course, I imagine the demand for 13" wide whites for the Jo-Han '61 Olds F-85 wagon ain't exactly huge...
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AMT '65 Nova, or the sum of its parts
ChrisBcritter replied to ChrisBcritter's topic in WIP: Model Cars
A little update: I managed to get a couple serviceable tires from the mold... Two down, two to go. A few pinholes, but they can be fixed; a little finessing on the tread and I should be good to go. Anyone have experience molding tires in flexible black resin?
