StevenGuthmiller

I have to say, This sort of thing is way outside my spectrum of interest, but after seeing the movie, I will surely be watching from the shadows. Definitely more interesting than the 150 Starsky & Hutch Torinos we'll likely see in the coming months! Steve

That looks like the answer to my photographic issues! Looked it up & found the same one on ebay for $23.00. My only question is the size of the box. 16 inches seems a little small. Steve

What I want to know is where you got the cases? I need about a half dozen of those myself!! Steve

AMT has the M&H Race Master slicks in one of their parts packs. 4 different sets for $10.00 @ Model Roundup, including the wide whites. Steve

I can't see why not. Although, I have heard some say it doesn't work as well as Super Clean. You should be able to pick up Super Clean at your local auto parts store. I get mine at NAPA. Steve

Wow! That sounds like fun! I picked up a couple sheets a week ago. That should last me until possibly next spring. 5 Sheets? Better get a bunch of blades & a spare pair of eye balls right away Bill! Steve

I actually started my kit a while back. First step was to remove the vinyl top! My 1:1 is painted "Crystal Turquoise" with a pearl white & black interior. Steve

Thank you Dan & Mike! I appreciate that! Steve

Thank you Emmanuel! Steve

Very nice Al! I think, if it were mine, I'd change out the tires. They look kind of "balloonish". Something a little lower profile might look a little more "natural". JMO. Looks great!! Steve

That's a great idea! I had forgotten about that unique '60-'61 Mopar paint treatment. I think it would look great in pearl white with the red top sections, wheels & interior. I think a "Coralish" red, like 1957 Chevy "Matador Red" or '57 Chrysler "Gauguin Red" would really brighten things up! I did this '61 Dodge some years back with the roof sections painted a contrasting color. Steve

Ok. I'm sorry, but I have to ask. Is your real name Hugo Stieglitz? I've seen Inglourious Basterds too. Along with a whole lot of other people. One of my favorite movies in recent years, by the way. Steve

That's the one! I bought my '69 Grand Prix Model J right out of high school, drove it for about 6 or 7 years & then after I got married & the first kid was on the way, I had no more money to keep it up. I did talk the wife into putting it into storage rather than selling it. It has sentimental value for her as well. We dated in that car & even used it for our "get away" car at our wedding. Well, 28 years later, after sitting in a shed & getting picked over by thieves a couple of times, it's finally home & hopefully on the mend. The engine & tranny are rebuilt & being installed as we speak. Still a long road ahead, but we have time. Here's a pic of what we found while it was still in the shed, & after we got it home. Steve

Thanks so much guys! Steve

I guess I agree. Nothing wrong with a nice curbside build. I do a lot of them. Steve

I wouldn't have any problems with doing what you're talking about. Of course, I'm a builder, not a promo collector. I have no sentiment for promos. To me they're just another opportunity for a building subject. Steve

For a '64 Merc, you almost have to go with "Bittersweet" don't you? Definitely the most unusual color for '64. Although, it's not for everyone! Steve

Welcome Anthony! You & I are going to get along great! I've been doing little else except restore old annual kits for the past 3-4 years & loving every second of it. While our genres may differ a little, (I'm heavily into full sized cars from the late 50s through the 60s) I'll be keeping an eye on you! I especially like your Grand Prix! I own a 1:1 '69 Grand Prix that's currently being restored. I have the kit to build.......Some day. Steve

I stand corrected. I thought I had heard that Dale was the deer slayer. Steve

Both products I bought at Hobby Lobby. Alumilite "Mold Putty" & "Amazing" clear casting resin, both made by Alumilite. I would think they should be compatible. Steve

Nice start! Just a little trivia. Did you know that shortly after Dale took possession of the car, he hit a deer with it & mangled the front end? I believe the boys at gas monkey repaired it for him. Steve

I've been messing around with "Clear Cast", a clear resin for making parts such a this. I haven't had much luck with the mixture yet. my parts won't harden. The instructions say half & half mixture, but that doesn't seem to work, so I've been experimenting with mixtures to see if I can get it down. I'd like to be able to cast my own head light lenses so I can stop robbing them from other kits. I tried the Testors "Window Maker" & clear parts cement. didn't work real well for me. Steve

I'm liking it! I'm not much for custom wheels, but I like these. Much more old school looking that those homely giant chrome spokes that everyone seems to love. My guess is that it's a Modelhaus casting. looks pretty much exactly like the original Johan offering, minus the scripts & badging. Personally, I love this style of wheel in a contrasting color from the body. Maybe use the pearl white on the body? Steve

I'm not too fussy Mike. I've seen several different photos of this same color scheme & every one is a little different. Who's to say which one is correct. I'm good with "close". Steve

Ok, How do you think I did? As I was fumbling through some old jars of paint, I came across a jar of Testors "Flesh" that was way past it's prime, but thought it looked very close to what I needed. I mixed this using white with a little red & a lot more yellow than I expected! Then muted with a little dark tan. I think it's relatively close. Any thoughts? Steve