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Pretty happy camper here. Finally snagged an old Convoy Van kit from Revell. I built this as a kid and want to revisit it with a more detailed touch now. The instructions have a 1974 date on them so I would have been maybe 8 or 9 when I had this kit back then. Missed out on a couple of auctions on them before I snagged this one off eBay from Canada..which is better for shipping for me. Super stoked.

Found a mirror tape in my goodie box. Not bad, should have sanded the firewall smooth a bit more. maybe I will try some over my aluminum, that might be smooth enough

Working on these in aluminum Lots to refine on them still And made and wired up the rotor as well. Red hair monster in the background vise

Reversed the alternator support to duplicate the movie car location. Black one is original position to the right of the engine, mine will sit left Carbs were primed grey, painted stainless and then dry brushed aluminum for highlights Digging into the box of goodies for detail stuff Green fuel lines will look cool

Dry run of carb location and correcting alternator position..3D print had it backwards vs the movie car imagine tuning SIX carbs😵‍💫

Yep I would agree The functionality of a larger cooling space was emphasized by one clone owner who had a larger displacement engine than the movie car and so wanted more surface area for cooling purposes vs smaller area to look cool. Many put in rear shocks and springs to improve highway ride and overall ride comfort. Cannot argue with that as they have to live with and use the car

I am definitely NOT starting on it yet, I have far too many projects on the go 😉

This in from eBay she looks a little rough but it was super cheap and I will be modifying her into… Likely my next auto project after I finish the American Graffiti Coupe

This is a really nice tribute car photographed in a good setting A lot of intelligent hot rod guys modified the movie car and improved on it with suspension changes, replacing temperamental Rochester carbs and even keeping a bigger radiator to cool a larger engine. As I dive down hot rodding coupe’s rabbit hole, I can totally understand these mods to improve driveability, reliability and comfort.

Man a Milner clone was in the ‘32 coupe days in Victoria this weekend. Wish I could have made it, would have loved to see one up close! They look like they had a blast, good weather and good media exposure

Body into final paint now and shiny A mock up pictures for motivation. Still lots to do !

The final paint for the body and frame before a 2K clear

Is that a real kit??BRE version would be super cool I have the MPC ‘75 Datsun pick up kit to make the stock blue girl I learned to drive and shift standard on

That is what my build threads are for. I often refer back to them. Try to make points of what paints and techniques used. Lots of photographs and babbling. I use this site and the ISM one as well, as YouTube videos depending on subject topic and my mood. Not trying to show off, it is my memory aid

Super clean build ! 😎