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Best 1/25 Small Block Chevy with Auto Trans?
Sledsel replied to revshag's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Wow, I never noticed when this thread actually started, just happened to see it on the first page. -
Best 1/25 Small Block Chevy with Auto Trans?
Sledsel replied to revshag's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Great timing for this thread. I am wanting a Chevy with auto trans for my 70 Impala and 76 Caprice kit. -
1969 Ringbrothers Dodge Charger Defector
Sledsel replied to Quick GMC's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Very nice, but not a fan of the stereo or wheels and tires. -
Yea, what about glue? That being phased out?
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Another Body Correction - FYI
Sledsel replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
but you could get the country sedan wagon and possibly order it with the ltd/xl grill -
Another Body Correction - FYI
Sledsel replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Another Body Correction - FYI
Sledsel replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Who's Rich? LOL Yea, I am pretty sure the only way the wagon got the hideaway headlights was with the Country Squire option. I bet somewhere someone special ordered A Country Sedan with hideaways. Could not stand looking at my Galaxie an not trying something, I started trimming and cutting to make it "more correct" I do not expect 100% tho -
Another Body Correction - FYI
Sledsel replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Watch Ebay for the 70 LTD grille and use the 69 Galaxie hood. Conversion done... -
The Ugliest Corvette Ever?
Sledsel replied to stavanzer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
To me the rear looks like a 77-79 Cougar... I love the 79/80 Pinto Bumper. Nothing classes up a Corvette like Pinto parts... -
Another Body Correction - FYI
Sledsel replied to Sledsel's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Yea, the hood trim should be part of the hood, fairly easy fix with some patience. Other than that, the grill is not that bad. As for interior pattern, I do not get that crazy with accuracy. -
Well, I am a stickler for bodies looking correct or very close to correct. Some I will correct, others I will not bother with. Older kits, well, they were usually pretty darn close and I usually will not complain, it is what it is. My pet peeve is new molds that are not correct. This, IMO, is inexcusable with technology the way it is now. Well this post is an FYI of an older kit that I have built in the past and recently found it incorrect. The AMT 70 Galaxie police car has the wrong roof. Upon inspecting it closely, it is a modified version of the 70 LTD The hood and grill were changed and window frames added to the doors. If you want a Galaxie 4 door hardtop you are good with removing the door frames, but if you want a correct 4 door sedan, a little work is needed. Also to be pointed out, the vent window is incorrect, it is correct for a hardtop, but that is trivial in my eyes Unfortunately I am not starting corrections on one at this time but my plan does not seem difficult. Below are pics to show differences in the roof shape. As you can see, the actual sedan has more of a slope to the roof and window frame whereas the LTD (and kit) have more of formal type roof. I'll probably fix one just to do it and make another a hardtop, To most, it is not a big deal, but I just wanted to point it out.
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Kitbashing,,,
Sledsel replied to thomascoffey1959@gmail.com's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I am trying to get back to more box stock with some details because my build time is limited and it seems nothing is getting "built" -
Looks great!!! Did you spray the Future Shine?
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Kitbashing,,,
Sledsel replied to thomascoffey1959@gmail.com's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Kitbashing... that's a tough one for me. Sometimes it is as simple as swapping engines or wheels, other times to add some accuracy or detail. What I do enjoy is taking leftover stuff and building "something" -
modified Vega
Sledsel replied to Lizard Racing's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Awesome looking build. Any issue with the rear tire position in the wheel well? Any more pics? -
That is a great looking build. I have never had an issue with a multi-piece body, but of course even as a kid did nor follow the instructions. I always assembled the body and clamped, rubber banded it to the chassis. Granted, my 2 experiences were the 57 Ranchero and 59 Skyliner. As shown above and other postings can be great looking builds. Actually, the 57 Ranchero is much more accurate when it comes to the body contours than the current Revell 57's
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Looks awesome.. These are always fun builds. The only thing I'd have done differently is sand the trim off the roof and remove the vent windows. Other than that, I'd call it perfect.
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I bet they are blue anodized....
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I know what you are dealing with concerning the chassis fit. Dealing with that on mine now. Are there stripes on the one you are building this tribute to? If so, I cannot see them. Sun glare? Keep on going, it looks great