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Hemi powered Ford 3 window coupe 1933 finished
#1 model citizen replied to Sportabout's topic in Model Cars
Very nice! I like the stance! -
Modelhaus Resincast 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix WIP
#1 model citizen replied to THarrison351's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Your paint & detailing of the interior look fantastic! -
Finally I have an update & pics! (Camera & computer not getting along ?). I have been fighting & procrastinating over extending the "belt line" to the bed sides. I had envisioned a smooth side bed, however the belt line just fell into place and after several attempts at ignoring the obvious to achieve a smooth side, I finally relented! I added back up lights & removed the character lines from the tailgate. It is ready to paint at this point. Will post more pics then. Comments, suggestions welcome.
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not your pops tucker anymore, muthurs tucker now
#1 model citizen replied to damodelguy az's topic in Model Cars
Wow! A Tucker hot rod ! That's something you don't see every day. -
"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in WIP: Model Cars
No progress here. Been concentrating on the pickup conversion... -
Modelhaus Resincast 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix WIP
#1 model citizen replied to THarrison351's topic in WIP: Model Cars
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Modelhaus Resincast 1960 Dodge Dart Phoenix WIP
#1 model citizen replied to THarrison351's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Me too. I'm crazy about the '60-'61 Dodges (& MoPars in general). I purchased both HT & wagon versions of '60 & '61 Dodges from Modelhaus. I started the '61 Wagon years ago(very little progress) , a Polara that I plan to convert to a Dart Seneca to replicate one I once owned. My folks bought a new '61 Polara 4dr, red w/ a white top. I was wondering if you plan to correct the speedometer? The "translucent" speedometer is, to me, one of the coolest features of these cars & I would like to figure out a way to better represent it. -
Very interesting... The profile of the now front fenders is reminiscent of the late '40s - early '50s (bullet nose) Studebakers. Don't know your plans for taillights, but the old headlight buckets might house the large round taillights used on some years of Matadors(?) GOOD LUCK!
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Polar Lights '65 Dodge Coronet Quick Build
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in Model Cars
I have at least 6 of these kits, ht. & conv. in different colors. I haven't built any yet & wondered how well they built up. I don't recall seeing any built or reviewed before, so I wondered if they were junk or what. I may now have to get 1 out and get it on a shelf! Thanks for the review & build tips! -
"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks Mike. I agree the front is much too flat (& bumper too wide). Its as if some one tried to make a 3 dimensional object appear 2 dimensional! Also, the "greenhouse" looks too long & the rear deck too short. If the greenhouse were shorter it would put the door in a little better perspective. Its for sure something is quirky with its proportions. -
Excellent weathering!
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"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I am farther along than I remembered. Although it may not look it, its been painted Chrysler Bright White. (Everything on the '98 I owned was white except the window trim, drip rails{?} & the rub strips on the roof.) Mostly painting the black trim around the windows & assembly is all that's left to do. I may attempt to scratch build a pair of fog lights. Perhaps not a real challenge for a round, but I seem to get so far along on a build & never finish. This thread give me the excuse to gett'r done. Here it is next to the pickup project -
"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Oh yeah. Been a year since I worked on it. Pics on the way. Extracting it from the coffin today. -
"Bring Out Your Dead" Completion Build--ROUND 2 Is On!
#1 model citizen replied to Snake45's topic in WIP: Model Cars
As I am deep into a conversion of a Caravan to a pickup, I may as well pull a stock Caravan from the crypt & finish it. So I will offically submit the stock Caravan for round 7. It will be representative of the '98 I once owned. With any luck they will both be completed by the deadline. -
34 Ford Pickup
#1 model citizen replied to TarheelRick's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
The weathering looks great! I have been wanting to try my hand too. Maybe some day... -
Lookin' GOOD!
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Thanks, Tom. I have owned two, an '88 and a '98 and currently own a '06 Town & Country. The '98 was the best vehicle I ever owned, but had to replace it after 240,000+ miles due to a combination of computer, rust, damage, etc. It was a perfect storm of everything needing maintenance & repair at once. ? The model is identical to my '98 with the exception of the fabric pattern & wheels. There is a slight difference in the dash in that the model does not depict the ''eyebrow'' information center that was above the speedometer/tach cove. Mine also had fog lamps.
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Thanks for the encouragement. This is my 1st real dice & slice project since my tween years in the early 60's. I've been smoothing some of the body work & contemplating the details. should have more pics in a day or two. I have "custom" build idea for a Caravan that will the use stock configuration quarter panels & bottom section of the hatch w/non opening (or a pretend its feasible) tailgate. It will incorporate the C pillar(?) as well.
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Revell ‘41 Chevy Pickup
#1 model citizen replied to NOBLNG's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
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This is a "what if" or "phantom" build of a Caravan pickup (inspired by the A100) I started exactly 1 month ago. Not sure what the model name should be. El Caravano? Ramchero? I considered El Toro but its a Dodge Ram (and that's no bull!) El Ramo! No... Maybe El Carnero , Spanish for The Ram, sounds logical. Suggestions welcome. I am using the Revellogram Dodge Ram VTS pickup to complete the conversion, using the cab's back wall, bed, tailgate, taillights &bumper. The bed is actually to short for the Caravan so I graphed on the appropriate length from a 2nd VTS kit. I would have liked to the Caravan taillights but had to flatten the shape at the rear to accommodate a practical tailgate. I also pushed out the rear quarter panels from about the back edge of the wheel opening on back, which allowed for a full width box. (Box length is approx. 7 1/2 scale feet.) More later. Comments, suggestions welcome.
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That's a "scrappy" looking roadster! ? Very nice!