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MPC Turtle Wax 1982 Dodge Custom Van
Sledsel replied to Mr mopar's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
Well, this is a must to go with my Ford and Chevy vans -
"Holy Grail" Models?
Sledsel replied to Billy Kingsley's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Mine would be a 58 Ford.... One day I will find one reasonably priced. -
Maybe because they can easily be pocketed.... but then again, the Krylon hobby/craft paint cans are the same size and out in the open.
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I have never worn a mask in HL (nor anyplace else) Yea, HL used to have a great supply of kits but has been slacking lately. I am thinking of writing them and telling them how disappointed I am and wish they would carry more or rotate more often. Was there a few days ago and picked up paint (no escort to door) must be a California thing. I also grabbed a 64 Belvedere which looks to be a really nice kit.
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Agree, proportions all around look good
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Thanks, same as before.
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AWESOME job on one of my favorite Revell kits. Have they ever made a better way to mount the front bumper? I do not have a newer release.
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I assume the this is an old MPC tool?
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As for headers, maybe someone has the headers from the Johan 64 Dodge you could trade for. I would have sworn they were the ones on TarheelRick's post above. Also, the Flipnose '57 Vette has a set that may work.
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Just going by pictures, the old MPC kits look better body wise (not sure of the AMT body) the chassis and under hood have a lot to be desired. The older MPC body used with parts from this kit should provide a pretty nice build.
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Modeling vs. reality
Sledsel replied to El Roberto's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Check out the RC2 Rides kits, especially the 65 Galaxie with its bent 9" axle tubes. -
Modeling vs. reality
Sledsel replied to El Roberto's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I agree with this although I have some dropped where it looks as if they couldn't be steered. but that's about as far as I go. I'll assume there are air bags. My 50 Ford Conv I am working on is dropped in front using the alternate metal axle holes, but the lower suspension is almost on the ground. I had to fix that. My 63 Vette was the same way, but being a 1 piece chassis the fix would have been difficult........... but there would be room to steer the car!!! LOL -
Yea, this has been out awhile, but here is my take Anyone that is on this forum has probably read more than one time about my spotting body issues, especially on Ford products. Several of my favorite cars in 1:1 came out in kit form from Revell. Well, I have a few and am taking time to correct inaccuracies and hopefully soon will have them done, but in the meantime I wanted something that I knew I wouldn't want to modify or alter much. Just something I could add some detail to and get on the shelf. Well, while out I was at a local drug store, they had some kits for $19 and I decided to grab a Revell 77 Trans Am. Thought was, a nice black Bandit, no frills build. Got home, dug thru the box, all looked decent....... Then later I took it out to start sub assemblies and looked really closely. Here was what I found: The body is fairly thick compared to other kits (I understand now it started as a die cast) The front fenders near the A pillar are shaped wrong, The back edge of the hood should come across and then make a slope down to the fender and door line. This one rises up! The hood fender line leads us to a side window that is to small and a weird shape at the rear where the door rises. The body line across the top of the rear quarters continues across the door and to the front fender, but is over exaggerated across the door. The hood has some nice inner panel detail on the underside, but shows up on the top side as depressions. The front fender looks to short from the center of the wheel well to the edge where the nose attaches. I did not measure, but comparing to a 1:1 pic Then the most glaring thing, the over exaggerated body line near the bottom of the door and fender. On a 1:1 this is very minor and gentle, the kit looks as it has side skirts After examining the body, I was done. Into the box to be sold, traded, MPC donor body used or maybe a dirt track car in the future. Not saying it cannot be built to something good, but just not for me. Shocked I spotted these flaws being that I am not very familiar with these cars. From now on, no Revell kits I am not familiar with until I see some built or a good review. (Yes, I do have a few Revell kits I like, in multiples) Attached photos so you may compare to a 1:1 yourself.
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I am thinking this blue on a custom 57 Chevy I am doing.
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Very cool.. I did not expect the Beetle. Yup, need to do the pot van for the trifecta.
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OOPS... My bad. I may need to get some. I have red and purple, but that blue is outstanding.
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Agree 100% I am now thinking of doing one very similar now. I hope Michelle realizes I have been inspired.
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Very sharp Rod
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Very nice.... as previously stated, one of your best. Your skills are sharpening for sure.
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Wow, another 74..... This one is equally cool. What paint is that? I love it!!!
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I'd say you got a home run with this one. Good job. Hmmm... now what to do with the headlights? They are in need of something.
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That is a sweet build. Love the color CrazyJim, the skirts are from the 64 Mercury kit. I just happened to recognize them
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What did you see on the road today?
Sledsel replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)