StevenGuthmiller

Thanks guys! I appreciate your kindness! I have an almost pristine '67 Galaxie that I hope to be building sometime this year Curt. I'd love to see your '68. You sure don't see a lot of them. Steve

Check "paintref.com". Strangely, there are no Ford colors listed for 1932-'35, but there are for '31. I doubt that there would have been any difference between the 2 years. There are no actual color chips, but there are colors in the right hand column that you can click on & they will take you to web links where you can at least view what the colors looked like on real cars. Steve

Thanks so much guys! It was kind of a long "slog" but I was pretty happy with the results, & surprisingly, it went together with very little issue. The looks of this car have begun to grow on me a little, although I'll never be able to like the grille. I hear you Bill. I remember you saying that you liked the stock caps, but every time I looked at a photo of one with the stock wheels it just reinforced my view that it was a far too "grandpa-ish" looking car. So, uncharacteristically for me , I thought it needed something to make it look a little more "racey". As far as the heater hoses go, I know they didn't come from the factory this way, but they also didn't come with the Magnum wheels, so it's not strictly stock anyway. Those red hoses were pretty prevalent as replacements later on. As a matter of fact, I remember having them on my '67 Chrysler 300 because at the time, it was the only thing the auto parts store in my town had. Besides, at the moment, I haven't been able to find any wire in the correct heater hose size, & this is what I had on hand. Steve

You should be able to buff out that part in about 2 minutes. Something is obviously amiss. make sure you used the correct "Buffing Metalizer". If not, get some & go right over the top of it & try again. I've never had this sort of problem with metalizer paints either. usually it will come off right on your fingers just from regular handling. Steve

I agree. I love "most" '60s Mopars! My first car was a 1967 Chrysler 300. Also very boxy, but in a bit more "sexy" kind of way. Some of my all time favorite cars are the mid 60s Plymouths & Chryslers, like the '66 300, & the '65-'66 Furys. There are too many to list, but the '65 & '67-'68 Monacos were not favorites of mine. Steve

There have been some issues posting photos around here as of late, but the best solution seems to be just to "copy" & then "paste" to the forum. Nice '60 Starliner by the way. Just goes to show how much we really do have in common! Steve

I guess everyone's tastes are different Harry. To me the full sized '65 Dodge looked very boxy, & the grille was rather homely IMO. I actually really like the look from the rear, & the roof line is attractive. In contrast, the '65 Plymouth & Chrysler to me looked much more "stream lined". I liked the '64 & even the '66 Dodge, but somehow I just feel like Dodge missed the mark a bit in '65. Steve

Wow Dan! You & I have a lot in common! If I didn't see the name I would have thought your intro was me! I'm a little younger, 53, But I also build mostly stock, 50s & 60s kits. I use base & clear on my projects & am also happy with a clean build with mild detail. Not into shows & contests either. I have no background in body work. I was a drywall subcontractor for 25 years. Can't wait to see some of your work! Welcome! Steve

Well, I finally made it! I'm not exactly sure why this build seemed to take me so long. Disinterest may have played a little into it. I won't say that the '65 Monaco is my favorite car, & the color was not all that inspirational either, but in the end I think it went together quite well. I had very little problem with fit issues & the like which surprised me a bit for a 50 year old kit with some front end warpage & very brittle plastic. The color is correct "Sandalwood" or "Medium Bronze" & although the Magnum wheels are not stock, I think they added a much needed "muscle car" look to an otherwise "stodgy" body style. I guess it turned out well for a car that really didn't interest me a whole lot. But I wanted to build one just because of the rarity factor. It's definitely one you don't see every day. I think I'll be a little more into my next project! So, without further ado, I present..........Ah, you get the picture. Steve

No Chris, I really had no issues with the insert, It seemed to be bowed out very slightly in the middle, but I just put a little weight on it as the glue dried & it came out fine. For a 50 year old kit, it actually went together pretty well. Very minor fit issues with the front bumper, but my kit had a little warpage going on in the front end, so it was expected. Pics will be in "Under Glass" within the half hour. Steve

Ever feel like you've spent entirely too much time on one build? Well, after nearly 3 months, the '65 Monaco is finished! You only get one teaser shot of it "going away" at the moment. I'll get set up & get some photos for "Under Glass" later on tonight. Thanks to all of you who enthusiastically followed me throughout this long endeavor! Steve

Any place that does "Vacuum Metalizing" will do it......for a fee of course. Unless you can find an entity that specializes in model car parts, it will likely be quite expensive because of the small volume. You could also look for someone who does "Spray Chrome" as well. I believe this technique originated in Europe so chances are there is someone around who could do it for you. I would check on line for either of those 2 services in Europe. Steve

$18.00 is a steal!! Still one of the kits I have to add to my collection. I had one years ago, but who knows what happened to it. Steve

Yup, I've seen this guys work before. The cars are just diecasts, but the dioramas are fantastic. & of course the photography is incredible! Steve

Happens all of the time, doesn't it? It's inevitable that after spending hours searching for that "lost" part or whatever, it will turn up the instant it is no longer needed. Steve

You'd never guess it wasn't the real thing! You should have posted it first in the "Real or Model" section. No one would have ever guessed it wasn't real! I'm still not sure I believe it! If it wasn't for the giant finger in the 8th shot you'd have a hard time convincing me. Fantastic work Adam!! Steve

I haven't ordered anything from Modelhaus for better than a year just because of the issues they're having. not because I can't wait for an order, but because of the sympathy I have for their situation. There's nothing that I need bad enough that it can't wait until things die down a little for them. If I miss out & they close shop before I order anything, so be it. I really find it hard to believe that when they cease operations they will just toss out all of the molds, etc. that they have & move on. There has to be a large amount of money tied up in the operation & I can't believe that they won't at a minimum sell it to another enterprising individual, who hopefully will carry on with the business. There has to be money in it or Don & Carol would not have been doing it this long. I wish them a wonderful retirement. Steve

I never liked the look of the Avanti myself. Always thought it looked "cobbled" together, styling wise. Way too much going on. But I do know a great build when I see one! Terrific Job Manuel!! Steve

The 2 in the center row on the bottom are Johan pieces. I just checked the '65, '66 & '67 Fury kits that I have, & they all include that manifold. Might be some pretty rare pieces you have there! Steve

Thanks Guys! I don't think I really want to do another one Bill. The interior tubs on these AMT '58s are horrible! The Ford is especially bad! The tub detail is almost non-existent. I had to scratch build a little door trim just to make it look like something.......hence the up-top. The steering wheel & column were taken from the AMT '57. Steve

She is pretty Bill! Well.......as pretty as a '60 Edsel can be! Steve

Well, I guess I stand corrected. You learn something new every day. Anyway, I'm sure Glenn was thinking of his Chevy when he did the song. Take it easy wasn't written by the Eagles either. Jackson Browne wrote most of it. Steve

Here are a couple of shots Kevin. It's not my favorite build, but I guess it turned out as well as could be expected for a "first year" annual. Steve

Thanks Bill! Sorry about starting an addiction for you, but it is nice to have company! Steve

Thank you guys. Steve