mikemodeler

Mike, Thanks for the listing and sizes, it will come in handy. To add to your list here, The Modelhaus has some nice resin tires too. They have the Goodyear Suburbanite snow tires found in the old Jeep kits as well as a really nice Sand Radial (not sure which kit it is from) along with some Sand Paddle tires. I think they have some others but I can't find my latest catalog. I think there are some other resin casters offering tires as well but I can't think of them right now. Thanks again. Mike Scheve

haven't had a chance to look over the kit in detail but thanks for the heads up. I will check mine later this week and let you know. Mike Scheve

Put me down for those as well. I really like the idea of a Supercab/short bed kit. Mike Scheve

Let's hope they are waiting until the Hobby Show to announce any new tooling kits they have up their sleeves! While I must say that there isn't anything on that list that screams "BUY ME!" for me, I am sure there are a bunch that others here are anxious for. It will be interesting to see/hear what is announced at the show this year. Hopefully the manufacturers will surprise us and of course we can always wait for the Model King! Mike Scheve

Jeff, Welcome to the MCM forum. I think you will like it here, seems to be a great bunch and some really nice builds. Mike Scheve

Bob, As someone who grew up in close proximity to the AMC factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, I have many fond memories of those AMX's & Javelins! The two you have there came out very nice and it sounds like they were worth the effort. I hope to make it to the Atlanta show this fall, right now it looks like there won't be any schedule conflicts like last year ! Thanks, Mike Scheve

Joe, You could contact MCW to see if he has it available or check the local auto parts store, they might be able to get you a rattle can. Mike Scheve

I'd say you have it nailed. All you need is a little filler and flat black paint and the body is done. I like the way you matched the hubcaps too. I really like that magazine as it isn't all about the $200,000 Foose designed hot rods that are trailered to shows. I like to see those too but realistically, unless I hit the lottery, I am more likely to have a car in CKD than anywhere else. Thanks again, Mike Scheve

No fancy pictures to post but a few hints: 1. It was the only model year that the C2/Split Window Corvette appeared. 2. I was born 38 days after JFK went for that fateful ride thru Dallas. 3. The Chicago Bears were the NFL Champions. 4. The Beatles hadn't made it to the US. Mike Scheve

You can also check with the Modelhaus as they have a 1 ton wheel & tire combo that comes unplated. It does represent a late model look though. If you have one of the earlier re-releases of this kit (yellow & white truck on the box cover), it should have the original style wheel covers and I have seen a build up using those along with the camper. Let us see it when it is done. Mike

Geez, after seeing those F-Super Duty based trucks, it sure would be nice to have either a resin conversion or new kit available. Mike

Daryl, I haven't even opened mine yet and you are finished!?!?!?!?! That's not fair. Looks great and I hope to have mine built sometime this summer. I have an open trailer and am thinking of a "late model" theme. Mike

Billy, It was on another website. His was shiny until he dull coated it to make it look sun weathered. Thanks again for the inspiration. Mike

Hey G & J ! I really liked the article in the current issue on Fred Cady and wondered if you had any others planned soon? It was very interesting to see how Fred does what we does and makes me to remember his name next time I am in need of decals. Given the recent releases by The Model King, I think it would be great if we could all see how Dave has been able to bring us all of the kits of our youth that many of us thought would never be back. It would also be nice to see the inner workings of the resin casting world and maybe even the aftermarket companies like SE Ltd., RMCO, etc. Just a thought , hope you think it is worth looking into. Thanks, Mike

Nice Build! I have yet to start on mine but I am getting inspired. This is the second one I have seen completed and they were both maroon. I plan on doing several of these and I remember one of my friends from grade school had an older brother who had a '72 that was lifted with 35" mudders and painted hugger orange. We had fun getting rides home from Steve and the occasional off road excursions we went on. Mike

Brian, Thanks for the tutorial. As luck would have it, I have been scribbling flames on my notepad at my desk today and then I see this! I have some test subjects that I plan on trying this out on and wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. Mike

I have used Super Clean and Simple Green with great results. Oven cleaner will work but the fumes are super nasty. Simple green is also good for stripping chrome. Just wear some latex gloves, glasses and a respirator so you can keep on modeling! Mike