Marc @ MPC Motorsports

Just received my Time Machine Resin '70 Charger R/T. I'll post pics later this weekend.

Why not scratchbuild one? You could do a nice one in 1/8.

Yummy :!:

Nice!!! Which kit is this...Polar Lights 1:25 scale or Revell 1:24 scale?

My LHS may have some too. I'll check and get back with you.

Decals if I were going to do them. I'm leaving them off of this build. Sorta custom if you will.

I just received the very first of the new MPC 1970-73 Firebird taillights that I mastered for Reliable Resin. I have one already foiled and installed on the car. Compare it to the one on a real '73 Trans Am courtesy of Chris Batson. This one is back on the front burner to get completed by the Heartland Nationals in June. I started this one almost THREE YEARS AGO!!! It started out as a built up MPC annual that converted to a Trans Am with Modelhaus fender vents and a Reliable Resin hood and shaker scoop. You can see progress pics in my Fotki if you click on the link in my sig. Enjoy!!!

How'd you know I'd like that? Great idea for that MPC Super Charger I got from you :wink: 8) :!:

I've used almost everything mentioned in this thread as a base for Alclad Chrome and actually I like Alclad Gloss Black base the best. It airbrushes real nice right out of the bottle and if you let it dry overnight like the directions tell you, your results should be good. I've also used Spaz Stix Mirrorchrome with excellent results and it is compatible with Tamiya TS Gloss Black. Here you go...another alternative.

Nice clean build. When did you build it Pat?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOBBICO ACQUIRES REVELL MONOGRAM Champaign, Illinois, May 2, 2007 - Hobbico, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Revell-Monogram. Revell will continue to operate from its Northbrook, Illinois headquarters and will be led by Jim Foster, the company’s President since 2002 and a hobby industry veteran for over 40 years. Revell is a world wide leader in detailed, scale model kits including cars, trucks, ships, and planes. Founded over 60 years ago, the company markets under the brands of Revell and Monogram which were combined in 1986. In September 2006, Revell’s European business was sold to a group led by Revell GmbH management. Hobbico is the world’s leading manufacturer, distributor and retailer of model hobby products, including radio controlled models, plastic model kits, trains and other hobby products. The employee-owned company sells products through hobby shops, toy stores, chain stores as well as its retail subsidiary, Tower Hobbies. “Revell has had seven different owners over the last 37 years,†said Jim Foster, “but this new combination with Hobbico represents a unique partnership that provides stability for the company’s dedicated staff and the resources they need to create exciting new models. Hobbico understands what’s important to serious modelers. Joining the strengths of the two companies will lead to products that modelers will really appreciate.†Revell’s research and development staff includes many talented professionals who have been with the company for as long as five decades. They will continue to manage the creation and manufacturing of all new and existing products from their facility in the Chicago area. “Many modelers who fly or drive R/C got their start in the hobby by building a plastic model kit,†said Wayne Hemming, President of Hobbico. “Plastic kits are the foundation of model building. We are committed to giving Revell the support it needs to continue its 60-year tradition of quality and excellence in plastic models.†The Revell and Monogram brands both originated in 1945. Revell started out with plastic toys. Their first plastic model kits sold in 1951 were a series of vintage cars called Revell Highway Pioneers. The first model was a 1913 Maxwell, a car made famous by comedian Jack Benny. Monogram started with wooden ship models and progressed to flying control-line and free flight airplanes as well as CO2-powered cars. Their first all-plastic kit, a midget racing car, came in 1954 and sold for 98¢. Next came a Hot Rod and a Racing Speedboat which both were sold as “Snap-Fit and Press-Fit for Jiffy Assembly.†“Both Revell and Monogram have produced literally thousands of different models over their long history,†said Jim Foster. “Every effort has been made to preserve the production tooling for possible future re-releases. Over the coming years, we will work to not only create exciting new releases, but also bring back many classic favorites from years gone by.â€

That's what I use, Testors Flat Clear Acryl, to attach my flocking.

I'm going to be flocking a RED interior real soon. When I do, I'll take pictures step by step and post them as a tutorial. Here's a sample of some of my flocking work.

David, That build is from Ted "Chopper" Lear. Viper Dave posts these for him as I believe he is "internet challenged" to a certain extent. Not a bad problem to have IMHO. Just think of all the models we could build with the time we spend on the 'net! :shock:

Those are Aoshima Amistad V's. Just try finding a set. You're more likely to find a hen's tooth.

I just got his '60 Ford Falcon and several hoods. Nice clean castings and if he has the items in stock, he ships immediately.

8) 8) 8) Looks so much better with the stretched wheelwells too.

Cool 8) :!: I have one of those Torino HT resins in my collection. I'm thinking about doing a Talladega conversion on mine and making a phantom pro touring ride.

Ebay or a swap meet. I recently got a sealed Johan '69 Road Runner on Ebay. They are still reasonably priced and plentiful.

My skills... *Interior details *Bodywork *Paint...getting better at it *Overall "vision"...the ability to "see" in my mind and build it into reality *Best of all...a clean build style I don't have the patience for engine details beyond plug wires and the occasional fuel line. Also don't have the patience for models with multipiece suspensions. It's SOOO much easier to get the stance I desire on my pro touring rides with a vintage "metal axle" chassis.

1968 Dodge Charger - MPC and Revell 1969 Dodge Charger 440-Six Pack - not six pack but MPC and Revell 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner 383 coupe - Johan 1965 Pontiac GTO 389 Tri-Power - AMT 1970 AMC Rebel Machine - Johan 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 - AMT 1970 AMC Javelin - Johan 1973 Pontiac Trans-Am with Ram Air hood - no actual '73 T/A kit 1969 Plymouth Barracuda 440 coupe or convertible - resin only 1970 Chevrolet Nova - AMT made the '72 same car

I like where you are going with this one. However, you need to work on your photography. Does you camera have a macro setting? It appears you are getting too close to the subject and the camera cannot handle it. I would love to see some "in focus" shots of this one. PS...add your full name to your signature so Deputy Watson doesn't hand you a citation!!! :shock: :wink:

That's the exact reason Reliable follows this practice.

Rear flares...got 'em!!!

The grilles, hood and fender vents to convert this '79 to an '80-81 Z28 are "in the bullpen", as Don put it.