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thanks for the info. greg
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Found this paint chart of engine colors while looking to see what color the new charger engine color should be. disclaimer: I have no affiliation with this company. https://www.kbs-coatings.com/motor-coater.html#mz-expanded-view-776787268369 greg
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Do You Create A Backstory For Your Builds?
GLMFAA1 replied to oldcarfan's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
When you build fire apparatus it is either a replica of real apparatus with a history of itself or it's a piece that fits into your fictional fire department. greg -
speedy recovery there Slusher. When I had mine removed I was in braces, next day off to South Bend and Notre Dame Vs Air Force. No problems except almost being landed on by the Falcon. greg
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Good looking dog, is the cat named Yoda? greg
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Just a bit of old humor from the pages of Hugh Hefner's magazine: The cartoon of the inebriated person hanging out of the the telephone booth looking up and speaking into the phone saying 'I'm at the corner of telephone and telephone' greg
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What was the last actual AMT kit issued?
GLMFAA1 replied to Monty's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Bringing this topic back up, I researched through an unnamed source of what transpired at AMT in 1977/78. Unionized workers were in negotiations and a strike was imposed in April. The corporation settled with the employees and moved operations to Baltimore Maryland and Warren Michigan. Lesney bought AMT when it was in Baltimore later selling it off to Ertl. In January of 1978 the projects in development were the Garwood garbage truck and Tyrone Malone's Super Boss. The production in 1978 were the GMC General in February, the VW Rabbit in March, the 1/16th scale 55 T-Bird in June and the Budweiser 8 horse hitch wagon in June. The Subaru Brat was the first production under the AMT/Lesney banner out of Baltimore. I hope this clears up some of the fog about this topic. greg -
2021 Pierce Ascendent Tower
GLMFAA1 replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Aaron if you haven't heard the rest of the story as Paul Harvey would say. Years ago Pierce had a huge order from a middle east country and Doug Ogilivie the president of Pierce saw that the apparatus coming off the line had no real badging signifying that the apparatus was made in the USA. He had them attach the USA great seal badges to all the apparatus and the tradition continues to this day. I'm sure his patriotism was deep for he flew 42 missions in WWII. greg -
2021 Pierce Ascendent Tower
GLMFAA1 replied to Chariots of Fire's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
A quote from Carl Sagan: “First rule in government spending: Why build one, when you can have two at twice the price?” Another Charlie's Rolex from a Timex. greg -
Nothing like rescued dogs. They know what you did. greg
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I think next year Model car mag needs to hold a 'Super Build' during the so called other game. You get 1 hour (4 quarters) to build a model car/truck with or without paint. 6 points for each completed step. ie. engine, interior, chassis, finish, decals and display. Extra points for following instructions step by step. greg
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Ambulances would have either an interior hand held spotlight or a pillar mounted exterior spot that might have been double sided with a red flasher on one side and spot on the other. Would have had a roof mounted one at the rear to illuminate the loading area. If I'm not mistaken the snow tires are off the MPC Jeep kits. greg
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Ford E450 ambulance
GLMFAA1 replied to Firebuilder's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Maybe these will help in compartment lay out Wheeled Coach. Braun McCoy-Miller Braun interior command center greg -
68-72 Suburban scratch build
GLMFAA1 replied to 64SS350's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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Fire investigation unit
GLMFAA1 replied to Firebuilder's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Lesson from the master. Fantastic! greg