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Marc @ MPC Motorsports

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  1. Marc @ MPC Motorsports can you tell me what the name brand is on

    yours? that one looks prefect size. again thanks guys,

    Central Pneumatic is on the box, but that is a Harbor Freight brand I think. I've seen several online airbrush dealers selling the same unit as well. I like the auto on/off feature, as it does not run continuously.

    Good luck with your selection.

  2. Hey all - I've been told that normal thinners - mineral spirits, Testors Airbrush thinner, etc. - do not work with the new House of Kolor model paints. I picked up a whole mess of them at NNL East and am anxious to try the stuff. What do you use to thin it, if not their own thinner?

    Thanks!

    I would use Gunze Mr. Color thinner if you have access to it. My LHS carries it and I use it to thin the real HOK paints, so it should work with this stuff as well. The Kustom Kolors thinner is stupid expensive, just like all hobby thinners. Mr. Color is not as "hot" as generic lacquer thinner, and works wonders on styrene.

  3. I'm thinking, that when it comes out, I'll fix the flaws, toss it Jimmy flintsone's way (he seems to be able to produce resin cheaply) and then for about 20 bucks I'll have an accurate modern 70 Cuda AAR

    If I build a '70 AAR, I'll get me a resin MPC body, a resin AAR hood and combine these bits with a shortened AMT Challenger chassis. I already have the AAR decals frm Fred Cady. Will it cost more, absolutely. Will it look better and be more accurate, absolutely. That's how I'll skin this cat.

  4. If you are going to use this compressor outdoors, any of the above mentioned units will work fine. I just bought this unit at Harbor Freight to use INDOORS. My shop is a bedroom in between my two daughter's rooms. I'm real happy with it so far, and a $20 two year in-store replacement warranty put my mind at ease regarding Harbor Freight quality.

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    Quiet operation. Delivers 0 to 40 PSI constant pressure for a quality finish. Works with all airbrushes.

    Auto shutoff at 40 PSI, auto-on at 3 PSI

    Adjustable pressure regulator with moisture trap

    Direct hook-up with all airbrushes using universal 1/8"-28NPS fitting with 1/4" NPT male adapter

    Thermal overload protection with automatic reset

    Rubber suction cup feet for stability

    Built-in carrying handle for maximum portability

    Includes 10 ft. coiled air line, Teflon tape, easy-to-read pressure gauge; 1/8 HP, 115 volt, 2 amps, 1750 RPM, Overall dimensions: 9-/14'' L x 5-3/8'' W x 9-1/4'' H, Weight: 7.85 lbs.

    ITEM 93657-5VGA

    $79.99

    $69.99 Email link to a friend

    http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=93657

  5. I've recently scored a few built up MPC '69 Charger annuals. One of them is pretty nice but has some glue damage around the rear window trim. I've not even cut out the window yet. I also have a number of the AMT exMPC Daytona Chargers laying around. I was thinking about combining the Daytona fastback rear window area with the annual body, which is seen by many as the best overall '69 Charger in scale. I would like someday to build another '69 Charger 500.

    Where would be the best place to cut?

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    Thanks in advance for your ideas.

  6. I just don't get too excited about '49 Mercs which was there as a test shot although I'll probably buy one.

    I'll second that, Bill. While I'll probably buy one Merc, it doesn't do much for me like the '55 & '58 Chevies. If the AAR was as good as the Bowtie duo.....I guess we'll never know.

    IMHO, the Merc will sell like gangbusters initally, but won't have the staying power as the Deuce kits or the venerable '55 Chevy and '69 Camaro.

  7. wow thats a kick in the face, i was hoping for revell since i need them also. Ohwell.

    Thx for the heads up.

    Like was posted above, you could get a whole Revell Dick Landy '68 Charger kit for the price of a resin conversion. BTW, I have an old MPC '68 Charger built up, a nice one, that I spent over $30 just in Modelhaus chrome. Same for an MPC '69 Charger that I just got two weeks ago.

  8. So what I'm going to do is use the 9 spoke wheels for now, and when Revell releases thier 300 kit, I'll see if those rims are hopefully the larger ones from the SRT-8, and I can go with those.

    I wouldn't wait for the Revell 300 SRT-8 for its rims. That kit will be part of line shared with the Dodge Charger and Caddy SLS. Scissor doors and huge bling rims. Nothing stock about it.

    Love the work you did on the wagon!!!

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