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Fort Wayne store now has all of the Monogram kits I’ve seen shown on here. But almost all of the AMT stuff is gone. Just a few of the smaller scale stuff left. I’m hoping they get more in stock. There are still a couple from this latest round I would consider picking up. I Finally got my ‘69 Camaro! (As if I needed another one…?)

You’ve been busy this year! Those are some great looking builds my friend.?

I think it's really cool. And I love the that you built it how you wanted regardless of historical accuracy. Great job!

Oh man, that color is BEAUTIFUL! Well done!

This looks great. I'm digging your color choices. Mine is still in progress, but I hope it turns out half as nice as this.

I hate to hear that. They were a really good band and his voice was a perfect fit. “Nature of the Beast” was a terrific album start to finish. RIP Myles.

I agree. My expectations were higher. And while mine is still in progress, I'd have to say it's been the most difficult kit I've tacked so far. Not impossible to get good results, but you'll work for it.

It’s not terrible if you know the fixes. There are several wips for it that detail how to fix the known issues. Mine included, but still in progress. Main problems are the firewall/floor pan fitment and subframe issues. I recommend avoiding the orange box kit. Mine had several molding issues.

Gotcha. I wasn’t sure.?

Thanks for your replies. Here’s a question for you. Is it acceptable to enter the same model into more than one GB if it fits all the rules?

Never been in a contest, but is there a difference between "box stock" and "out of box" (OOB)? If there is, maybe one would allow such mods?

Yup. I knew I wouldn't have been happy with it if I couldn't get that closed. Even after mods, it just barely fits. Not a lot to report now. I did some detail painting of various engine components last night. Really there are only two hurdles left. I still need to work out what I want to do about the ill-fitting steering damper, and I want to rework the exhaust. I'd kinda like to have just two pipes exit out the rear end, near the center. I have a few ideas. Just need more bench time.

Interesting. I've never seen that decal on the '57. I like that kit a lot too. It was one of my early builds.

Very cool car. Well done.

That top is starting to look very convincing. Are you using half-round stock for this?

That is a great idea.?

On a whim, I decided to make a steering column support loop for this project. No idea what possessed me to tackle this. It was totally unplanned and not something I would usually tackle. I blame you guys and all the model car related YouTube videos I watch.? It was actually very easy. Two small holes were drilled into the front roll bar behind the dashboard. The support loop is just a piece of paper clip cut to size. Then that will be fitted into the holes after the steering column is installed. For now, I’ll leave it off until the roll bar is painted and the instrument panel is detailed.

Those ‘74 Firebirds have me drooling all over my self…?

A part of me says I will never build the same kit twice. But I know it’s total bs. I’ve built like three or four Monogram ‘69 Z28s. But I’ll “never” build it again. So anyway , let me tell you my plans for the next Monogram ‘69 Camaro I’m bench racing.

Same here. I don’t even have the kit yet, but I’ve been bench racing ideas already.

Ravaged by Jackals! I have to use that one sometime. ?

Me too! Still hunting.

More junk shop finds. I’ve always really liked the Ferrari 458. Beautiful cars.

Found another one today.

Wow, two years? That’s pretty bad. Glad you got something better. Sleep is so important. I don’t get enough, but it’s not the mattress in my case.