RancheroSteve

Don't see too many of these around - Nissan Figaro. Right hand drive, of course.

Yes, I started (and still haven't finished, arghh) this Muntz to Kurtis conversion using an R & R resin kit that I found on EBay:

Yes, a whole album here: https://public.fotki.com/Roullier/model_cars-1/gurneys_cars/ I think they've all been seen on this forum before, but here some selected shots in no particular order:

One of the all-time greats in his field and a real gentleman. I was fortunate enough to see him race both as a driver and then years later as a team boss, and even get a tour of AAR. The game has changed and we won't see the likes of him any time soon. (photo by my Dad - Bridgehampton 1966)

Like I said, it's been a while since I built that, so maybe I did use that supplied piece of plastic and cover it with BMF? Anyway, it would be cool to see someone build the flathead version! Have you checked with R&M for the original style tires?

Yes, I scratchbuilt that part. It's been a while, but I seem to remember instructions in the R&M kit telling the builder to do so. Looks like I used a strip of BMF (still on the backing) with a small pinhead for the bolt.

Can't remember the cost of plating (I used Chrome Tech) - it wasn't cheap, but at the time (almost 15 years ago maybe?) it was the only viable option for building an original/correct Tweedy Pie, which I was hell-bent on doing. Of course, the R&M stuff is great, but now that Revell has re-issued the kit, that would probably be the easiest and cheapest place to start. (Keep in mind that I haven't examined the new version, but it looks like it has the original parts, plus a new & improved decal sheet.)

At one point at least, Replicas & Miniatures offered a conversion kit that had all the missing parts from the original Tweedy Pie that were needed to convert one of the later issues into a correct Roth-version Tweedy. The chrome parts weren't plated - you had to send them out yourself. I used it to build this: Note that even during the time Roth owned the car he made changes: steering wheel, single to dual headlights, and hubcaps. I built mine as an "early" Roth version.

Yes - I built the Eddie Schartman version when it came out and I distinctly remembering it having the roof hatch.

Glad I could help - that fix to the rear trim is a big improvement. I'm really enjoying watching your progress here!

First rate job, Bill!

Yes, true - Falcons & Fairlanes don't share parts, but I think what the article is saying is that the basic design and layout is the same, the essential similarities being the front suspension design with the coil spring over the upper a-arm and integrated shock towers, leaf spring rear, and of course unibody construction.

I agree - the AMT '67 Mustang is the most accurate scale representation of this chassis. Front and rear sections are essentially the same - shorten the pan to fit. Once again, this article spells out all the variations in great detail: Falcon Platform History 1960 - 1980

Perhaps you're thinking of the Holman Moody Falcon Challenger? Lots more pictures and info if you Google it.

Not as crazy as some of them, but it is an IMSA car:

Never met the guy in person, but I've admired his builds for a long time! He used to post on "that other board".

This Lotus 11 tribute/replica caught my eye:

Yeah Bill, I went to college with Charlotte from the Go-Gos, so that must mean she's in her 60s now - just like me, yikes! And I have a birthday in a week myself. It doesn't seem to stop.

Agreed - sorry for any confusion. I was just remarking that the '66 Falcon had accurate shock towers for a Falcon/Mustang platform - not for a Fairlane.

What do you make of this one? I'm trying to thin the collection a little and I have two model kits on EBay right now - I won't name them, but both are fairly recent and common kits; one open with an aftermarket photo etched piece, the other one is a sealed OOP kit. Both are correctly categorized and well described in pictures and text. I get a question from a guy with forty-some feedbacks on the sealed kit: "I'd like to buy a couple of your kits, however I don't need the slot car parts. Is there anyway you'd sell them without the slot car parts for cheaper??" I'm not sure if, or how to answer. Is the guy clueless, a potential scam artist, or did he just message the wrong guy?

Thanks - I think I have a couple of the old Fred Cady sheets that do multiple cars, so that should work out great.

I've had an old glue bomb slot car that I've been meaning to turn into a static model for years. This is way more appealing! Question: will it come with decals?

Just found this topic - so cool! Following with interest.

Could be! Interestingly enough maybe, the '66 Falcon Modified Stocker probably has the most accurate Falcon/Mustang shock towers available in kit form.

I'm sure the Revell engineers never intended a "street version" when they tooled this kit. It's a very fine kit and builds into an excellent Thunderbolt, but to make it close to an accurate stock Fairlane, you'd have to change the engine and make extensive modifications to the kit chassis.