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Hmmmm I didn't know that Super Clean had that affect on aluminum (& corpses!) and that's no lye!

Yikes! I will agree gloves are needed even for the Super Clean as it can seriously dry your skin, but the Zep may be too strong if it eats aluminum! While I haven't any experience with early Monogram plastic, I have left Revell/AMT circa 1956 plastic in the super clean for days (weeks?) with no adverse affect. I have also been told by Modelhaus that you can use Super Clean on their resin. It will turn the resin purple but has no other adverse affect.

Super Clean also works well & available at Walmart and auto parts stores here. I'm guessing its similar to the Purple Power suggested by Scott. Its purple too. It used to be known as Castrol Super Clean, but the Castrol name is no longer on the bottle (last time I looked).

Cool! Keep up the good work!

Very nice! I bet changing the rear wheels is a challenge!

Thanks for sharing. That is a lot work to garner the results.

Me too! (yeah, yeah like you said... )

Very nice!

You're welcome. Just to clear 1 point up; the clear metal flake bodies were produced by Revell. They were made with the same tool as the solid color plastic kits. Could it be the model you tried stripping was a promo made from a different type of plastic? While my experience with stripping early AMT models is limited, I've never had any issues.(mostly small parts) I have stripped a '56 issue Revell model recently and let it sit for days with no problems.

The Lancer is a 4 door HT. Revell also produced '62 Valiant 4 door sedan. Both of these kits were issued in 2 versions, Metal-flake ( metal flakes in a milky clear plastic; the idea was to paint it on the underside) and a solid color plastic. My Lancer is molded in tan & the Valiant in what I will call sea-foam green. (I don't know if they were molded in different colors like the early JoHan kits.) SMP issued 2 door Valiants in '61 & '62 (and a '60 4 door). AMT produced '63-'65 Valiant 2 doors. All were issued as annuals. The SMP's were curb sides. AMT had 2 versions, one being a Jr Trophy series and likely came without engines. I don't remember if the "Senior" versions had engines. Some were issued as Styline kits.

It was only issued once in 1962. I'd like to see it re-issued

The Revell '62 Dodge Lancer GT has a Hyper Pak intake manifold & 2 piece dual exhaust manifold, although there is no mention of it in the instructions. Oddly there is no carb or air cleaner for this set up.

Welcome! With your background I look forward to seeing your models. I hope you will post some soon.

Well maybe not all of them would be used for Monarch conversions. I would think it could lend itself to some custom "smiles", too!

AW, NUTS!

I really like the wheel/tire combo. I think it looks fine without the doors. Maybe you should leave them off (unless you fear the competition will say they blew your doors off)

Me either. What is the Chyrsler connection?

Can it get fill up for peanuts there?

Welcome! Those are some very nice builds! I hope you will share some of your detailing tricks here!

It should have at least been made from peanut shells!

Unbelievable, fantastic work! Such a beautifully clean build! Astounding!

Unbelievable, fantastic work! Such a beautifully clean build! astounding!

I think I saw that pull up next to the wiener mobile on Jay Leno's Garage. A street race like that could leave one hungry for more!

I had once seen huge turbo setup stuffed under the hood of a 2nd gen Valiant. Love them slant 6's!

I lived in Ankeny for about a year then moved to Des Moines. Moved here in '98 & would love to move back to Des Moines. The Nash is so cool! Modlhaus made a resin kit. They are out of business now, but you may find one on Ebay or by posting a Want ad on this forum. There may be other resin casters out there making them, too.