Ken Kitchen

I've had limited success using Windex. However with something that is old I doubt it would work. The next best option would be to use a polishing kit. I'd start with about a 8000 grit and see how that works.

Does this count as a completion? I've built it up to display as a stand alone model. 1949 Buick Fireball straight 8 engine.

Well with a market of that size it's hard to resist. But unfortunately I don't own the rights to that conversion. The parts were provided to me by Tom Ellifritt. He post's on the Spotlight board occaisionally.

Thanks Jairus, they go well in early dragsters too. It was a pretty popular engine for awhile in the 50's. It will also allow you to complete that Modelhaus 49 Buick which comes with everything except the Engine. It even has an opening hood.

Kitchen Table Resins is pleased to annouce it's new 6 cylinder Air Cleaner for Chevy Passenger cars. We have both the smooth top version used for 57 and before and the textured version used on 58 and later models. Here's some pics of 1:1's Kitchen Table Resins

Announcing the newest engine in my line of resin engines. The Buick straight 8 was used in Buicks from 1933 until 1954. This version was used from 1946 until 1954. More pictures can be seen here: Kitchen Table Resins' Buick Straight 8

Yes, there are a number of different groups. For auto modeling try the Front Range Auto Modelers. We meet the 2nd Tuesday at Hobbytown south at Citadel Crossing. Next meeting there will be April 8th. We also meet the 4th Tuesday at Compleat Games and Hobbies downtown on Tejon and Boulder. Compleat is very supportive of the hobby and most Saturdays they have something going on from 10-4. Contact Compleat for more details.

The Munsters meet Jimmy Hendrix, what a cool image. Sorry to disappoint on the paint scheme though. It's the kit decals.

If you're interested in anything I offer I would be willing to work something out with you. Here's the link to my Fotki: Kitchen Table Resins You can contact me at kitchen_table_resins@yahoo.com Ken

I started this build because I was asked how to use the Pontiac Straight 8 I mastered. Here's one use. Initially I was concerned about the exhaust. Other than it looks like a pipe organ I didn't think the exhaust ports were siamesed. And they're not but as you can see from the picture of the bare block they are pretty close together. So the pipes are not too far off. Besides it looks too darn cool to change it. More pics here

I've developed an alergy to superglue as well. however I have found that for me it's not all types of superglue, just some. What I have been using are the thick glues that come in the little metal tubes that you can buy most anywhere. Other kinds of superglues clog me up like I'm having a hay fever attack, but not these. They're only a buck or so for 1 or 2 tubes. It might be worth a try. Tenax is great for plastic but as you know it doesn't work on Resin. Good luck.

That looks awesome. I love the fact that you used the 6 in this build too. Of course I have to admit I'm biased, since it's one of my kits. It looks super. You should post the link to the pics of the rest of the build. It's amazing what you've done. One thing I'd like to clarifiy though; it's not Table Top Resins, it's Kitchen Table Resins that produced the fuel injected Ford 300 engine that you used. Link to Kitchen Table Resins

Brett, As Aaron mentioned in his post above, I offer the parts that you're looking for. As far as I know I'm the only game in town for these. What I offer are the grille and dash parts. Everything else can be done from the basic kit. The August/September 2007 issue of Model Cars Mag has the info on doing this conversion. I can also provide you some additional details. It's really not that difficult a conversion. Just take it one step at a time. Let me know if I can help with anything. I can be contacted at kitchen_table_resins@yahoo.com Ken

R&D Unique has this on their website: 1/25 1950 PONTIAC 2-DR COUPE SEDAN R&D Unique

My latest engine is the Pontiac Straight 8. Introduced in the the fall of 1932 as a 1933 model. This engine was used in Pontiacs until the 1955 OHV 8 was offered. The kit also includes the Hydra-matic transmission. Kitchen Table Resins

Ok, so I know I'm posting this in the "Under Glass" section rather than resin. But hey, I just finished the master for this so it qualifies right? Anyway a little background. A while back Bart Orlans posted a couple of pictures of his 1:1 Pontiac 8 engine on the Spotlight Hobbies message board. When I saw it the subject appealed to me enough that I decided to see if I could master it. So to cut to the chase I've finished it. First here's a picture of a 1:1 And here's the first pull from the mold showing the finished engine: If your interested in one of these you can contact me at kitchen_table_resins@yahoo.com Also here's the link to my Fotki site where you can get further info: Visit Kitchen Table Resins anytime

I did this conversion about 5 years ago. It's not for the faint of heart. The cab is wrong in so many ways. It is too narrow, it's been sectioned and chopped. It's do-able but definitely follow the article. For a stock 37 the 41 Chevy is definitely the right place to start. It gives you the chassis, engine, bed and running boards. You can use the fenders from the Orange Blossom Special. As to the hoodsides it's probably simpler to use the entire hood from the 37 Coupe or Cabriolet. I used the clear hood from the 37 coupe and added the blisters on the side from strip plastic. The link will take you to some pictures of the one I did, however as I said I did this about 5 years ago so be kind. It looks like I need to update it as I have definitely improved my skills since then. My 37 Chevy Pickup

How about a YES or no on the ones that have already been submitted?

I'd have to say this is my favorite.It made the cover of Model Cars last fall. Sorry for the sideways view.

Thanks. Coming from you that's high praise indeed. I was thinking the other night about how no one seems to be customizing the current generation vette. And this version just seems to be a natural. Although I do have to admit it surprised me when I was mocking it up how well the lines flowed. Ken

Ok so maybe it's not light commercial, but it could be a parts delivery car for a Corvette shop. Unfortunately I've got to strip the paint off and start over due to some clumsiness on my part during the final assembly. Which is why I didn't complete the side marker lights and some other minor details. But it looks good enough in the pictures that I wanted to share it. I used the roof and windows from the Dodge Magnum, shortened to fit the Vette body.

Thanks for the additional input. I'll pass it on to the guy who was looking for it.

Thanks for the reply. I checked out the site and they don't have anything listed that shows underneath. I sent them an email. We'll see if I get anything back. The site does have some great detail photos though. It's well worth checking out.

I've tried E-bay and there are literally hundreds of C6's for sale. However I haven't run across any showing what the bottom side looks like. Any help would be appreciated. I've been told that the basic chassis is semi matte black, but the inner portions of the two composite panels are grey (med grey for the regular C6 and darker on the Z06). The two triangular panels on either side of the transaxle are aluminum and the panel beneath the exhaust pipes is matt aluminum. All suspension elements are aluminum and the mufflers black. While this would look nice I don't know how accurate it is. And I have my doubts about black mufflers. Does anyone have any pics of the underside of a C6 vette? Thanks, Ken

Not as far as I know. But my first wife's name was Denise and my Current wife (no. 2) is named Deniz so who knows. Seriously though I don't know anyone in the family who's name is Dennis. Thanks for the compliment on the engine. Take care, Ken