StevenGuthmiller

The anatomical kits make sense. Anybody who is interested in anatomy might find them interesting and there aren't a lot of transparent people walking around. If I wanted to know the anatomy of a cup of noodles, I would open a cup of noodles. Opening up a person is illegal in most states unless you have a license Steve

I would either make one as stated above, or check your stash for a donor body to steal one from. This is not a particularly unusual A pillar shape. Just about any car from about 1969 and up will have roughly the same type of pillar. Should be a relatively easy fix. Steve

Personally, I would be more likely to buy this kit rather than installment 35 of another Mustang, Camaro or 20s/30s Ford kit. At least it's something different. A good modeler will have this thing looking like a show winner in no time. Steve

Well, this item deserves one of these! Steve

Probably close to the same nutritional value as well! Steve

After looking a little more closely, I have to conclude that this is a joke. Either that or they think that modelers are infinitely stupid! "Please be careful not to accidentally swallow or eat it"?????? Any of you guys ever "accidentally" try to drive one of your models? C'mon! Steve

Yeah, I'm sorry, but that's just stupid! Why produce a model of something where you can readily buy the real thing cheaper than the model? If I wanted to display a cup of noodles,.........I'd buy a cup of noodles! If anyone actually buys these, my confidence in humanity will be greatly diminished. Steve

I decided to take a break from the interior modifications and begin a little body work. I started some preliminary scribing on the body, like defining the trim and deepening and adding some panel lines. I also decided upon removing the wiper blades for adding separate parts later, I've never done that before and it took some careful grinding, filing and sanding to maintain the original window trim, but I think it turned out well. Steve

Honestly? I would quit building. There's no way that I could maintain interest in building the same kit over and over again. As it is, I almost never build the same kit more than once. Steve

Yeah, you kind of expect to see Roger Rabbit in the driver's seat! Steve

Thanks Chris. I'll keep that in mind. Steve

Thanks for that Tom. Now I know exactly where to start hacking when the time comes. Steve

Because this is what you would normally get. Yes, this is "supposed to be" a '63 Chevy!! Steve

I might not have a lot of options. I would like to build it with a V-8 and as far as the front suspension goes, there probably aren't a lot of options available in that department either. I'll just have to use what's available to me if I don't want to use the original '66 kit chassis plate........which I don't! Here is a comparison between the Barracuda and Duster chassis. The look pretty close to me. Steve

Thanks guys! It appears that the '71 Duster chassis is a little closer to the correct wheel base than the '69 Dart, but it's still maybe a quarter of an inch too long and will need shortening. But thanks for all of your help. I probably wouldn't have thought of the Duster. I imagine that the 340 in that kit would also be a good starting point for the 273 in the Barracuda. Thanks all!! Steve

I paint in my basement hobby room as well. You probably don't want to know how many coats of primer, paint and clear that I use! My paint technique is probably pretty unusual compared to most modelers, but I use as many as 6 primer coats, 5 coats of color and 5 clear coats. You don't have to go that far as there are plenty of modelers that get the results that they desire with a lot less. But, this is the technique that I've developed and I have particular reasons for all of it that I won't bother you with, but I will say that once you find a system that works for you, stick with it. Unfortunately, I see a lot of seasoned modelers that still struggle with paint, even after decades of experimentation. A good paint job s probably still the most important, and probably the most difficult part of building model cars. Steve

I consistently see very nice built examples of this kit, and this is no exception. A testament to Moebius' kits and you Roman! But I do have to ask, what happened to the paint on the passenger side rear quarter panel? It appears that something was spilled on it. I hope what ever it is can be removed. Upon closer inspection, I see that there are some other dark "smudges" on the trim pieces on the driver side as well. Steve

One of the fruits of a recent trade with Keith, (Bucky). This extremely nice original issue AMT 1966 Plymouth Barracuda kit. Pretty excited to see what I can do with it! Anybody have a good idea if there is a good chassis and engine swap available from a modern kit? Looks as if the Revell '69 Dart is a good match, although the chassis is a bit too long. Any others that anyone knows of? Steve

I started on everything from planes and military subjects, to ships and motorcycles. I settled on cars from around 1950 to 1970 built almost exclusively factory stock. I guess you could say that the history and art of the automobiles from this period are what really trips my trigger. Moreover, taking a simplified vintage kit from the 50s or 60s and adding detail much more comparable to a modern kit is the challenge that I find most stimulating. Steve

Thanks fellas!! I suppose that's the ultimate goal after all. Steve

Yeah, not diggin' that one either. Not disco, but I'm not impressed regardless. Steve

Just received my half of a trade with Keith Buckner, (Bucky) It was an absolutely seamless and quick transaction! Thanks Keith! You are a stellar individual! Steve

Thanks Bill. I suppose that I would be willing to let someone cast them if they wanted to, but I don't really think that they're good enough to sell on the open market. They're good enough for me, and they might be good enough for someone who's just looking for a simpler alternative rather than making their own and is not too picky, but I wouldn't want to have anyone selling them for $40.00 a pop or anything like that. If I was a caster, I would make a couple of sets for someone that I consider a friend, such as yourself, for free. Steve

I too have nothing but praise for individuals who offer parts to those of us that restore vintage plastic. What the naysayers seem to forget is that for every single vintage kit that is parted out, a dozen other incomplete kits might have been saved. They can put that in their pipe and smoke it! Steve

Yeah, but as has been said many times, "I'll know it's there". I'll never build for the casual observer. Steve