mikemodeler

If they are kits that are currently available, I agree that $10 is fair. If you are valuing them for insurance purposes, I would use retail pricing from one of the online sellers as that is easily available and most likely what an insurance company would do in the event of a loss. Just because a kit is opened should not decrease it's insured value, so I would value all complete kits the same and discount the ones missing parts.

Well, something tells me that this will be relisted at a lower price. Anyone who knows this kit knows it can be had much cheaper a bunch of other places, what this guy is hoping is some unknowing person decides they NEED this and will pay the price for it. eBay isn't interested in weeding out sellers like this, they collect fees and that is what makes them happy!

I have the 44 foot version, what are you going to use as your tow rig? I have a resin med duty cab that I need to build first to use as my hauler.

Yep, most definitely different set ups! I believe the frames were completely different part numbers back then and GM probably had 10 different ones based on wheelbase and 2 or 4 wd system In converting one of the AMT 60 Chevy pickups, I cheated and used the chassis out of the 84 GMC as it was almost a perfect set up, I am guessing that I won't get as lucky when it comes to the Suburban and somehow wonder if someone will create a resin chassis and drive train for it?

Same here! I have found using the 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby on the 1/24 display case they sell costs me about $5 per model to store/display when done. The outside of the cases get dirty, but the models themselves stay clean. Building a "clean" room might be extreme to display your models, buying display cases would be much easier and cheaper.

Al, If you go to the truck section, I think some of the early builds of this kit when it first came out a couple of years ago referenced issues with ill fitting hoods. I have not opened newer issues of the kit to see if the problem is still there, but would hope that they had fixed it if they knew about it. Have you contacted Moebius about the issue? I know when the kits were first being brought to market there was a lot of discussion about problems with the kits but I thought much of that had been fixed.

Great tutorial and as mentioned, practice, practice, practice! Good paint jobs are all in the prep and using patience to achieve top results. I also noticed that your assembly of the exterior mirrors was incorrect. Not a huge thing, and Lord knows that those mirrors are near impossible to get to look right, but if you are going for accuracy, study pictures or the instructions and again, practice! You will get better with each model, we all did. Asking for help and feedback shows us you are trying, and that, along with having fun, is what this hobby is all about!

I was thinking the 345 from the Scout kit too, just wasn't sure what would look right for a transmission? At least I have a use for that Scout kit that I have pirated some pieces out of.......If this beauty gets cast!

This admission coming from the likes of Bill Geary tells you that model building isn't easy! If someone of Bill's caliber tells you "Slow Down!" then you know we all fall victim of wanting to get a model done faster than we should.

Detail painting will really bring your models to life and look more realistic. As mentioned, doing a wash on the front grille, picking out details in the engine compartment and interior, and depicting chrome trim will make a huge difference. It takes time and practice, most of us have to remind ourselves to slow down and use patience. Overall, your car looks good, a little bit of detailing and it will look great!

The only problem with storing completed models in there is that you can't see them. I like the idea of using them to store painted bodies awaiting completion but use my 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby to buy the clear plastic stackable display cases found in the model aisle.

Thanks Charles. I wonder if the recently reissued Louisville Hauler would work? That has a longer frame but is a single axle and I don't think the engine is close to being correct but might be a better start, no?

Looks fantastic Charles, sure hope he can cast it for you. What truck are you suggesting to use for the chassis?

Always like a cleanly built Camaro and you have two of my favorite ones, done very nicely!

Looks good, that color is spot on for that year!

Very nice and looks great in black!

The only long bed stepside available in kit form that I know of is from a long ago issue of a 72(ish) Chevy pickup from MPC. The fenders would be incorrect but it's the closest thing to what you are looking for. Of course you could source two Revell 65 Chevy step side kit beds and lengthen them, along with the chassis. I have not seen any resin step side beds for GM trucks for any years.

If I were to look at my completed builds, it would be a tie between the Revell snapper 63 Corvette convertible and snapper 69 Camaro. I have built at least 4 of each one and for some reason I can crank those out like nothing but struggle to finish glue versions of the same vehicles!

Also need to find a van to go along with the missing Corvette and Chevelle. Nice group of cars there!

I have a 78 Chevette kit that I have been wanting to do something different with, just might have to find a set of Yenko or B-M decals and have some fun! Nice job so far!

Buy a lottery ticket Tom, gotta figure you are due to win!

Absolutely beautiful, great details and you nailed the look!

I think that is how we ended up with the first generation Bronco............. Now back to Moebius, any one hear when we might expect that Ford F100 4x4 pickup kit to be on the shelves?

Thanks for sharing, some nice cars in both sets of pictures!