StevenGuthmiller

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

I've owned 2 suits in my entire life. One was a light blue catastrophe that I had back in the 80s that I might have worn once or twice, but not to a disco. Ewwww! Every time I hear anything by the Bee Gees, I just cringe!! Steve

That was just an estimate of time spent over the past week Wayne. I rarely can spend more than an hour or so at the bench without getting up to do something else for a while. That's part of the reason why I post so many progress reports on my build threads. I work till I need a break, and then I'll snap a couple of pics and sit down at the computer for a while. Steve

Where's that on the list? Another one that should be at least in the top 100. Steve

Honestly, I don't really think anything is bad. (well........) There are just some things that I can't listen to. Just like my father couldn't take classic rock, I can't handle rap. But to be honest, I would take rap all day, every day over the vapid "bubble gum pop" junk that has infected the airwaves for the past 30 years. Nothing nauseates me more than some brainless blonde bimbo wailing away because someone told her she had talent. Brittney Spears?........Please!! Steve

Sorry. Disco has left scars on my psyche that time cannot heal. Steve

I haven't stripped chrome or paint from a part for gluing in over 30 years. But then again I don't use the old tube model cement either. Steve

Not for my generation of rock music. There were no rap d-js back then. We had disco to deal with! ? Steve

Geezer? Which Geezer? We're pretty much all geezers here! I can tell you right out of the gate that in all likelihood, every person that answers your questions in this thread is going to give you different answers. It's inevitable. Every one of us has developed his own techniques over decades of building. In my case, as well as many others, that can be approaching a half of a century of trial and error, and sampling nearly every product and material available for our hobby. This is good because there is a wealth of knowledge on this board.........but bad because it's going to get very confusing because of all of the conflicting answers, no doubt. I could offer you my thoughts on your inquiries, but right out of the chute some of them will probably contradict what's already been offered, so I think I'll just leave you with the cautionary remarks I've already stated. Don't take anything as gospel. There are a million ways to accomplish a singular task. If anyone tells you that they have the "best" way, or "best" material, they're blowing smoke up your backside. It might be the best for them, but you have a multitude of options to consider. Steve

Yeah, I got your meaning. Some call it "sampling". I would lean more towards "butchering". Steve

Today I finished up one scratch made door panel for my '68 Coronet R/T. Probably got a good 8-10 hours of solid bench time into this one. Hopefully the other side will go quicker. Less experimentation. Steve

Thanks John! Work on the door panel continues. Well, I'm considering the driver side panel done! One more to go. The more that I do these sort of mods, the more I enjoy it. Maybe I'm sick! Steve

I decided to go through all 500 albums listed and found these that I have, or have had in the past. Dire Straits Brothers in Arms Led Zeppelin Houses of the Holy Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here Tom Petty Wild Flowers Cyndi Lauper She's So Unusual Police Synchronicity Black Sabbath Paranoid Pink Floyd The Wall Led Zeppelin II Eagles Hotel California Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin AC/DC Back In Black Neil Young Harvest Led Zeppelin IV Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Beatles White Album Beatles Revolver Prince Purple Rain Fleetwood Mac Rumors Nirvana Never Mind I was very surprised to see that a great album like Aerosmith "Toys in the Attic" didn't even make the list!!! Well, actually I'm not surprised. There's a whole lot of garbage on this list! Steve

The Cars first album and Candy-O.......two of my all time favorite albums!!! Dire Straights, Brothers in Arms and The Police Synchronicity are both great albums as well. Although almost anything from The Police or Mark Knopfler is great stuff! If I had to pick my 10 favorite songs of all time, Dire Straights "Sultans of Swing" would be in the top five! Steve