Snake45

BTW, here's where we are with Round 7. So far only three have officially declared themselves in. ROUND 7: FINISH DATE JUNE 30, 2020 Eric Macleod: L-29 Cord Disconovaman: Chevy Stepside truck Dave Branson: Monogram Mooneyes Olds Aerotech Misha: Interest expressed but not officially declared, Tall T Coupe? Gwolf: Possibly in with '59 Ford Galaxie. Not definitely declared. Bobthehobbyguy: Interest expressed but project not picked Tom Geiger: Interest expressed but project not picked #1 Model Citizen: Interest expressed but project not picked Snake45: Definitely in if 8 others declare. Project will probably be Revell '69 Nova Anybody else?

Well, snot! I've finally talked myself into the enthusiasm to finish up this '69 Nova, started and painted sometime before 2014 (found the pic in my "old computer" file, and I bought the "new computer" in 2013), and I can't find one of the bucket seats! Last thing I worked on, at least two years ago, was the seats. I was filling the seams in the 2-piece construction. I remember one of them falling off the back of my workbench. It's kind of inaccessible back there, so I never bothered to look for it. Last night I really tried to find the thing and couldn't. Did find the other one right where it should have been, so THAT was promising, anyway. Gonna look again today. If I can't find it, Plan B is to see if I have another copy of this kit (I THINK I do) and "borrow" the seat out of that.

Well I guess next time I'm doing photos (it's sort of a PITA for me--requires a certain amount of setup and then afterwork) I could try to get you a shot but I'm still having trouble trying to figure out what it is you're trying to do and how an overhead pic would help.

I've grown to hate, loathe, abhor, and detest paint-detailing wheels. The only thing I hate MORE is plain chrome wheels that haven't been paint-detailed. Just makes the whole model look unfinished and toylike*. *There are a few exceptions, such as Cragar S/S wheels.

Lug wrench? I'm not seeing a 4-way lug wrench.

K&B, I'm just not seeing the same problems you are. And there aren't many bigger 1G Camaro nuts here than I am. As I mentioned, the "corner" of the drip molding could be rounded off a little. If I really look, I can see that the top edge of the drip rail is straight where it should have a SLIGHT curve to it, though this problem isn't nearly as bad as it is on their '65 Chevelle (or the New Ray '64 Nova diecast). And the roof "ridges" could be rounded off a little. I've built three Revell Camaros and didn't fix any of these things and they look fine to me. Now there are REAL problems with the Revell '69 Camaro Rally Sport front end, and at both ends of their '67 Camaro, and in a couple places on the '69 Nova, and there's something off with the '70 Cuda. But the roof of the '69 Camaro just isn't offending my eye the way it is yours, apparently.

Wow, you did GREAT with this wretched old backbirth of a kit! Great fixes on the roof/C-pillars AND the fit of the fenders. I don't think I've ever seen one built better. Well done and model on!

You might start with the PINNED thread near the top of this forum. After reading through that, come back with any specific questions you have that aren't answered.

I assume you're talking about the type of bulge used on the '68-'69 Vettes, right? Because the '67 L88 scoop is the standard '67 stinger. No, I've never seen the '68-type bulge on a resin C2 hood. I've never seen one used on a real C2 Vette, either, and I've seen just about every kind of custom hood treatment you can imagine. I'm having a hard time imagining that it would look good. But if that's what you really want, you might have to make it yourself. Grab a Revell '68 or '69 Vette kit and have at it.

Thanks everyone for all the kind words. What exactly are you hoping to learn from such a picture?

I'm with you. I've only ever heard two Dead songs I like--"A Touch of Gray" and "Casey Jones." And Warren Zevon's cover of "Casey Jones" is better than the original.

You just reminded me, in recent months I've bought several copies of the Revell '67 Corvette roadster (horrible body!) CHEAP at the local toy show just for parts. So far one has been relieved of its decals, wheels, tires, exhaust, vent windows, and outside mirror. Its hood (and part of the body) will become a vacform master so I can put "stingers" on other Chevies. Gonna see if I can adapt its windshield and frame to a Palmer I have that's missing them. The interior parts will probably end up in one or more original AMT or MPC '67 Corvette restorations. Come to think of it, I've also bought (cheap) several copies of the latest reissue of the MPC '75 Corvette roadster just for the metal injector stacks, naked Rally Wheels, tires, and spare chassis parts for restoring old MPC Corvettes.

Hi, I'm Snake, and I'm powerless over plastic.....

Of course! I've bought several copies of the AMT '72 Nova and the Double Dragster just because they're "parts mines." Also the Revell '69 Yenko and Z/28 Camaros.

I thought the engine looked like the one in the '65.

Thanks! I am planning to order some wheels and door handles from him in the very near future. I hope the late worldwide "distraction" hasn't slowed him down or inconvenienced him.

I've discovered that superglue and superglue gel make excellent putties/fillers, as they don't shrink.

Very cool! You know how I love saves and rescues. Well done and model on!

VERY cool project! Are you keeping it a Pace Car? If so, I think decals are available from somebody. If you're not going Pace Car but are staying factory stock, you can use a small block but for the cowl induction hood it will have to be an SS350. The CI hoods were only available on SS and Z/28s.

Very cool! I like the color--what's the paint?

I have a very vague recollection that Pyro did a Beetle in 1/25-ish. Maybe? That's definitely not the IMC.

Nice save! Model on!

Yeah, exactly! Doesn't look hard to do, I just need to dredge up the motivation to actually do 'em.

Results of my latest eBay buying bender: Orignal annual AMT '66 Riviera: The “new” AMT kit is superior in every way, but I have a soft spot for the annual, as it was one of my first two “real” car models. Engine's started and the wheels have been put on and it's been “set together” but no paint anywhere, and appears to be complete including nice box, instructions, decals, “vinyl” material, chassis screws, and clear display base (shown in the pic if you look closely). I plan to use some of the customizing parts on a common reissue '69, 'cause they look better than the '69 parts. The next three came together in one “junkyard” deal, along with a late '70s Firebird of no particular note. JoHan '74(?) Javelin AMX—Complete and intact, including engine with dual carbs. Truth to tell I'm not a fan of post-70 Javelins so I'll probably be using the chassis, engine, wheels/tires, and glass on a couple of '68-'70 Javelin resto projects I have to do. (Sorry, Dave Van.) The cool spoiler will DEFINITELY be used on something. AMT '68 Cougar—Complete with factory engine and wheels, and the body looks good under what looks like very strippable paint. Oh yeah, it's missing the hood, front and rear end chrome, and front and rear valence pans, a big problem I'll have to sort out one way or another. Gonna be watching eBay for a heavily damaged (crushed roof? Hogged wheel wells?) CHEAP one with these pieces usable. OR I could try harvesting these parts from a common reissue MPC funny car. Plan C is to use '68 Cougar custom front and rear end pieces—I just happen to have a set, but am not really wild about them. We'll see what happens. Monogram (?) '73 (?) Corvette Wagon: Amazingly complete and looks very restorable. Can't be made stock as it never was, so it'll be an “it is what it is” situation. Some glue damage on the clear T-tops but I can live with painting them. The wagon back is growing on me, though I think it would look better with the windows filled in. Is this what became of the Tom Daniel California Vette molds?