TarheelRick

Back in the early 70's I was stationed at Keesler AFB in Mississippi. A friend bought one of these. When he brought it by to show it off, I made the comment, "Who poured hot water on your Corvette?" He was not amused and in very colorful language told me so. That being said, this is a very cool build, nice clean execution and an interesting color. Got one in my stash with plans on building as a Gasser.

No idea what it is, but looks like someone was trying to turn a Toronado into a "pimp-mobile". Looks like the top is either from an AMX or possibly a Mustang, maybe a combination of both, and that nose piece is almost a Firebird. Either way, some really questionable styling ideas.

R&R Resin makes a stock '70 Chrysler 300 http://www.resinrealm.net/GALLERIES/RRGallery/index.html

I built a "semi" pro-mod chassis for my Ford Escort using styrene rod rather than tubing - tubing seems to crack too easily. I also use MEK as a solvent. One word of CAUTION is to allow plenty of ventilation around your work area, MEK is some pretty nasty stuff and can cause 'drain bamage'. I used the Revell '55 Chevy Scott Carpenter knock-off as a pattern, just reduced the measurements to fit within the body of the Escort. Here are a couple of photos:

I am always amazed when I watch someone create one of these paint jobs in scale. I will probably never try one because I have a problem visioning in the negative required to do these. Not negative as in bad, but as in where not to tape to get a certain pattern. I have a few simple ideas I want to try on a '72 Impala, but each time I get close to doing it so far I have backed away.

I would like to say I hope it is photoshopped, but unfortunately I think it is probably real.

One thing I found to work on occasion is to get a piece of very small wire, run it from the very edge of the roof down to under the dash, and super glue it in place. Glue it all the way down, this will add some stability to the A pillar.

Oh my that is a riveting update (sorry, I couldn't help myself). Lots of beautiful detail work you are doing.

Very nice build. Looks like something a high school auto-shop class may have built in the 60's. Close to my school colors also, class of '67.

That is one sexy beast indeed and you are knocking it out of the park. Very impressive build, thanks for sharing.

Check out this topic, it should cover any questions you have.

Was going into town yesterday on a model buying excursion. Approaching my exit I was passed by a blue Lamborghini and in hot pursuit was a red Camaro; shall we say both were well above the posted speed limit. My next move was to dial *HP, that sort of behavior is not only stupid but extremely dangerous

Hmmm, I wonder what an air-fried model would look like. Not really sure I would want to use a kitchen utensil I use for cooking to dry model paints with. But if it works who am I to question.

I have one of these in my WIP pile, but using the AMT Firestone Ford kit. Saw one in Ohio many years ago hauling a Falcon Modified Production drag car.

Thanks for clearing that up. Guess I need to get back to the bench and start trying some of these different procedures.

Really wicked looking pro-street. I hope you have plans to add some form of front fender supports.

Not sure I completely understand your painting sequence. Do you primer the kit, then add the sealer, then another primer coat prior to color coats? If so, what keeps the first coat of primer from crazing the plastic?

Excellent build of a beautiful yacht. The wheels really set off that color. I like it.

Very good looking build, really like the looks of the engine. That being said, I just cannot get used to a V-6 in a Ford GT. It really should have a 5.0 or better, IMHO.

It may be a Chrysler product, but it looks more like a mid 70's Chevrolet Impala to me. I can't see the parking/signal lights over the headlights in the photo. It appears as if the hood may be a bit ajar.

Yes, I will paint the areas first, but I have never experienced any thin spots.

That is a beautiful Ford (redundant statement - all Fords are beautiful, well maybe there are a few Mustangs from the 70's) anyway, you did an outstanding job with this one. Must have been some tedious decal work. Love it.

This spray adhesive may make a convincing vinyl top, but it also works well for flocking interiors. All you have to do is mask off the area you want to flock, spray with a light coat of adhesive, then sprinkle the flock. Once you get a good thick layer in place gently go over it with your fingertip pressing it into place. Let it set for a few minutes then dump off the excess flocking. I've found this works better than diluted Elmer's, because it gives a more even undercoat and holds better.

This is not only happening in California. I was born in NC a Tarheel, raised a Tarheel and will die a Tarheel. However, what used to be a beautiful state is slowly turning ugly. Our major city, Charlotte (home of the NFL Panthers), has been nicknamed the "Queen City" for many years, unfortunately it is quickly becoming a real "queen" city. We, as a state, have lost our values and are cowtowing to the demands of a very small minority view. The once beautiful mountains are being destroyed by the affluent buying property and building "summer homes" along the ridgelines, ruining pristine mountain vistas. Most of our cities with larger populations report at least one murder on every daily newscast. Yet I will stay here, because I really have not found anything better. Throughout my USAF career I lived in several different states, the only other one which could possibly attract me away from North Carolina would be Missouri.

There may be a passenger seat, but I sure wouldn't ride in it; that thing is scary. That El-dog came to our local dragstrip, but they could not get it fired up or were having problems with the engine so it didn't run. Of course there were five others there that put on an excellent show.