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Looks great Tim Too bad that MPC went with the inaccurate pics in the brochure instead of getting the windshield frame and boot right. I always thought it was odd that GM let those mistakes pass.

Most likely. Only Monogram and a hand full of Japanese companies did a 2nd gen Camaro in 1/24. Wonder if it will have the flat hood like the car on the show. That didn't have a Z-28 hood.

From the pics I've seen, they're keystone Rogues. Note the strait sides of the spokes, not notched like the Klassics.

No worries David. A friend has offered a good pair of doors. ?

No worries, a friend has offered a set. ?

Like Mark B. said above, it's in the old Revell '55 Chevy with the opening hood, doors and trunk.

Because they like it. Nice way to introduce yourself, by the way. Usually people at least do an introduction post before jumping right in and criticizing someone else's build. ?

I know. No worries there. The problem is the damage done to the outside of the openings. That's gonna be a bit harder to repair.

It's back in the dunk again after I took these pics earlier today. Gonna try to get some more of that old paint off. It's probably been on there for about 50 years. Overall, not in too bad a shape for being redone at least once. I was surprised that the windshield surround came out of the body in one piece. Looks like it's actually from the Cabriolet body, I haven't checked on line for directions but will. I've also found the missing back door. Too bad the glass was glued on from the outside and some damage was done. Doesn't look like an easy fix either. Bonus shot of probable wheel and tire choice,,Using the original spokes with resin 19" rims.

Those are the Detail Master wipers. They're not made to be bent, just used as they are. The original discussion was about the Model Car Garage set, like these. Note the crease lines on the arms.

You could do that but the front edge of the regular Skylark hood is quite different from the GS hood.

So yours is the reissue from the '00s then?

I'd have to dig out my old one but I don't think those wheels are original to the kit. The original wheels had slightly thinner rims and IIRC, the ribs went right up flush with the spokes and were a touch thicker. Also not as deep as those seem to be. The red one could also be from one of this reissues of the '62 Vette kit. It's molded in red.

Another problem is Trans Ams have the front fender vents, the GTAs do not. IIRC, the last issue of the KR car I bought for parts did not have the vents.

Peter, have you ever tried this? It's thicker then in the spray can, more of a jell than a foam so it sticks to the parts better and stays on plus since it's not an aerosol there's not as much fumes from it as the spray can. [but there are still fumes, of corse]

I agree %100. Those stripes just look wrong on those later Novas. Definitely rather the side stripes. BUT, pretty sure Keith Marks does do those. I don't see them listed on his Fotki site but I do recall asking about them in the past.

The scripts are from the MCG photoetch set for the '66. Needed 2 sets to do al the scripts on the '67.

That's the AMT kit, this is the MPC kit. It always has been correct. BTW, the coupe and hatchback used the exact same rear side windows. The AMT kit was just wrong.

Seeing as the "Mach Won" funnycar is being reissued soon, which has a bone stock body, I wouldn't be surprised to see the stock '70 Mustang Mach1 follow reasonably soon. BUT, I'd say a '67/'68 Cougar would be a logical new clone.

John, there must be something with the 3-D printed parts that make them not take paint that well. Last summer I had sprayed several sets of wheels, resin and printed, with the Revell chrome spray. This was all on the same afternoon. 6 months later the resin still look good while the printed ones are noticeably duller, now looking like silver paint. Albeit quite shiny silver paint.

Actually, I'm kinda up in the air right now. I'll either mix up some solid industrial style grey/blue close to what's on it now or go all out with candy blue.

Small block Chevy but not sure exactly how it'll be set up yet.

Still can't get a date, eh, Bill? ?

True, but the shipping usually is the deal breaker for me here in Canada. If they were reissued I could get them at my local shop for a comparable price without the shipping.