Mattblack

Fire up the 3D printer!

Ah, should have spotted that. I was thinking all the 'Fisher' heads used injection. Looks like I can shave away.

I know I said I wasn't going to get bogged down, but... I was going to remove the moulded in stock fuel pump on the block, but looking at this photo it seems it's still in place as a lift pump for the belt-driven injection pump?

Great set up! I like the storage/chill out area on the mezzanine.

Thanks Bill. I won't be getting too bogged down on this (Ha!), just want it to be 'something like' using the kit parts.

Thanks for all the nice comments folks. Chris, I see like me you painted the rear screen frame body colour, as per the box art. Looking at that ad now I think maybe it should be bare aluminium?

Sorry to (re)resurrect this thread, but I going to start on the AMT '51 Chevy next. Looking at the replies here, I'm thinking it would be correct to use the stock 6 terminal distributor cap and single coil?

Assuming the paints are compatible, why not just use the part can for the last couple of coats?

I thought this would be a quick build after slogging through the AMT '37 Chevy. For a kit that originated in 1972 it's pretty good, though it shows it's age with the lack of rubber tyres and chrome parts. In fact the engine could put some 1/25 - 1/24 kits to shame with 18 parts... The only real issues were slightly poorly moulded 'slot' on one wheel and tiny piece missing from the edge of the body, which just needed a patch underneath and some Milliput. I built it OOB apart from drilling out the exhaust tips and using craft jewels for the lights. The paint is Humberol rattle can, the first time I've used it. The combination of the small body and the high pressure of the spray gave my some control issues but I think it looks OK after a polish. The kit is a model of the English Bugle Buggy:

Nice, I like the sneaky black steelies on the rear.

Looking good. The thing with modeling is you can always flip back and forth, from a detailed/modified build to a simple curbside if you feel you're getting bogged down.

Check these 'Zs' out: The home of Samuri | Datsun Samuri

There was a build article in a recent issue of Airfix Model World magazine.

It does say 'AMX' on it... 🤔

Looks great! I've got a 'thing' for work vehicles.

I've got kits from lots of different places, model shops, collectors fairs, a local vintage toy dealer, antique centre, ebay... I rarely seek out a specific kit but buy what comes along.

Does your mini grinder have adjustable speed? I have a 'Parkside' (Lidl brand) one and always have it on the slowest setting for plastic.

Hello and welcome from another UK modeller! I know what you mean about model availability here, I get serious MSE* when I see pictures of what's available at Hobby Lobby. *Model Shop Envy.

I used Obeche wood strips on this '40 Ford.

I had the Hasegawa '66 Buick Wildcat kit years ago. For some reason I thought that being Japanese it would be super detailed, I remember being surprised it was a curbside. I built it and then one Christmas day I was bored and made it into a demo derby type car...

OK, I'll 'fes up, I use an ad blocker. But in my defence I installed it because of ads on another forum, not here. I'm probably not the 'typical' user of the forum as I don't spend much time on here. I generally only look at the WIP and under glass sections for cars and 'light commercials' as they are my main interest. So I would personally say there are more than enough sections now. I think it would be difficult to police sections for 'period' builds or level of modifications as it's somewhat subjective. I am a little unsure about the drag racing section in fact, for example I wasn't sure if I should have posted my '37 Chevy build in there. But it didn't get moved, so... As others have said, a preview button would be nice, sometimes you see you've missed something or want to re-arrange things to make the post clearer.

I've done the same with model railway barrels and crates.

Loving the '70's sat nav' on the dash of the Chrysler, haven't seen one of those in a while.

Could make a good abandoned junker diorama with that 'shattered' glass...

That's definitely different! I don't know if this is any use to you: CC-Automotive History: Crosley - The Rise and Fall Of The Crosley Automobile - Curbside Classic