JJ Deuce

I got the 29 model A earlier this week. Every time I go in HL, the sign says all kits are 40% off. Am I misunderstanding? I thought it applies to all boxed kits, all the time?

Haven't been on the forum in awhile, but I've been working on this kit for a few weeks, posting to my instagram account. When I was a kid, must have been 7 almost 8, my Dad asked what I wanted for my birthday, and I told him I wanted this red '69 charger kit I'd seen at Toys 'r us. If memory serves, I meant the Monogram 1/32 scale "Hemi Charger." Either I wasn't clear, or he couldn't find it, but either way, at my birthday party, I opened up a DOH Charger kit. Which was fine, i'd built a few of them by that point. He says "open the box" and inside, nestled in tissue paper, was a built-up kit, finished in Testors' red enamel. Dad had built it in his usual style which was pretty clean, with some paint detail. I don't recall exactly what happened to the model, but it's long gone. I picked up an original issue Dukes kit for a reasonable price awhile back, and had decided to build one as close as I could recall to the one my Dad gave me. Then I got a deal on another one. as well as the 1997 reissue, and got some more ideas. I'm almost done with the replica build, and then I'll build the same kit, but the way I usually build now, with some more detail.

nice work!

paint for the replica of my old Corvette. also, some tires for my Nova wagon project.

just have to shop. I got the surfboards and rack for a few bucks plus shipping. I believe maybe $6 all in.

That’s what I was thinking, but thought I’d see if there was one out there already. Thanks!

Does anyone cast a Vintage Air type a/c system? At least the sander compressor and maybe some generic vents?

I have a few different ones that I use. For most parts applications, I use the Faller bottle glue, that has almost a hypodermic applicator. For clear parts, I use the testor's canopy glue. Sometimes I'll break out the Plastruct plastic weld (MEK), and if it's something that is really stubborn I use the gorilla super glue.

planning to make more time for building this year. I only finished one in 2020, and it had been a long while before that. I sold off about half my stash, and then bought a few kits I really wanted to build. The build list, in it's current, subject-to-change, order: 1. '63 Nova wagon 1a. curbside '66 nova using the bits leftover from the wagon build. 2. '60 chevy pickup 3. AMT '55 corvette - the box art drag racer 4. AMT '59 corvette - "street rods" issue, box stock, maybe even with the two-piece tires 5. a pair of original MPC Dukes Chargers, both red. One in my dad's style, and one my way. If I can get through these this year, I'll be pretty happy.

Great job! I like box art builds

Yeah I’m working out how to make that lower vent as well. Some pics of the car has a narrower trim down the side as well. Not sure if I’ll leave it off and drill holes or replicate the trim with stock.

Getting started on a replica of a buddy’s ride. Going to have to delete the side trim from the kit. Fortunately I’ve got a lot of photo references of the car, so I have been collecting bits and pieces to get it fairly accurate. It’s got a 327 with a 5-speed, a/c and bucket seats. I decided to use the AMT ‘66 Nova chassis to make it more true to the real car. I lopped the spare tire well from the kit chassis, and trimmed some of the rear of the ‘66 pan. since the bench seat was going to have to go anyway, and the wagon’s trans tunnel wouldn’t clear the new chassis, I elected to swap as much of the floor pan as possible. I had to narrow the ‘66 floor to get it to fit. It looks like I will need to modify the bucket seats to fit but it’s not a big deal. I cut the rear seat in half, as it’s going to be folded down. The real car is used to haul magazines fairly often so I’ll make some cargo boxes for the back. the floor was a little short but the gap won’t be visible with the seat down.

Picked up an ‘83 Hurst olds kit at Michaels. $18 less 2% coupon

Looks great!

Gorgeous!

I’m building a replica of a friend’s daily driver wagon, but I bought two kits. It’ll be fun to build the 2nd one as a pro street version of his car.

That sounds like a great idea!

Nice!

very nice work! I picked up a couple of these. One will be my next project, a replica of a friend's daily driven car, and I think the other may be a lowrider, just because I've always wanted to try one of those wild panel paint jobs.

Nice work!

Thanks. Yes, it's been awhile since I finished a project. Hoping to spend more time at the bench in 2021. Thanks!

I picked this up at Hobby Lobby last year for $7 and change. I wasn't sure what to do with it until I came upon some leftover custom decals I had for the Revell '66 El Camino I built roughly 20 years ago for a gas station diorama that never came to fruition. So I decided to use it as a slump buster and build a companion parts chaser for the fictional Jeff's Texaco. I didn't spend much time on detail, as this was mostly an exercise in getting used to modeling with the aid of magnifying lenses (I only recently began wearing glasses). This was my first real use of the Molotow chrome pens, and I really like the effect. I will need to mask and use a more steady hand in the future. The chassis pan was warped, despite my best efforts with gentle pressure and a teakettle, so it sits a bit nose-high, but for a quick build, it looks nice next to it's big block brother.

LOVE IT. I've seen this car several times in person, and it's one of my favorite Corvettes ever. It's the perfect crossover for me - '69 is my favorite Corvette, and I am an Apollo mission buff. Looking great!

My uncle sent me this link yesterday. I thought the work was pretty impressive. Model Citizen

Yesterday I got two Nova wagons and the Jimmy in the mail. Today I hit HL but didn't see any kits I "needed" Evan at 40% off, so I picked up a molotow pen, some testors bottles paint, and an airbrush cleaning kit,