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    Sorry, have to ask why this kit. I know some Tamiya kits are scarce, such as the Volvo BTCC, Honda Civic and CRX. Since I'm in this topic, the C-111 has been a holy grail, managed to acquire the out-of-business brand kit that is really horrid with motorized setup that ruined the interior, and no engine.
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    Love what you did in the bed, that is very realistic.
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    Be honest man, looks like a beater. ? Thank you. Thanks for giving me the encouragement and tips along the way. Thank you. Appreciate it! For something one does not see every day... had to give it special attention.
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    Since I'm on a roll, and finished the Canopy Express, evaluated the wheels. Not really into spending more money on taking a gamble, looked through my parts stash and think I will use the tires that came with the Ferrari 275 NART (far right Dunlop racing). ? Even though the wheels are 1/24, they are really nice with correct 6 lugs and center cap. Looking at improving the headlights too with clear lenses.
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    Very nice looking Cobra! Like the display base too.
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    A different date is always an option..... All dressed up for the dance:
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    Golden Hour photos:
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    to be mocked
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    1948* Chevrolet Canopy Express WIP topic Conversion of a conversion, based on the very common AMT 1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup, with an All American Models resin Panel body that is a rare item due to limited production, that was modified into the super rare Canopy Express. I owned a 1948 Chevy 5 window 1/2 ton rolling wreck last century, so have always loved the Advanced Design trucks. I got parts from someone in a neighboring town who had two of these rare trucks, rust buckets sitting with other future projects, so I shot some film for reference. This is the forth '50 model I have built. Long before the internet, we had magazines to know anything about the model world, saw an ad for these resin conversions, so jumped on this Panel and a COE. When AMT came out with the kit, I immediately got one and built it. This was started April 1995, was put in the box until 2012 when the frame was done, back in the box until 2017 when the most difficult parts were done, the vacuum-formed interior. Then back in the box until February after I made a New Years resolution to finish a couple of projects. Spent over 142 hours. Scratch-built many parts, small things such as headlight reflectors and reflectors *, but also the seat *, steering shaft/box *, door handles *, taillights *, gas tank, hood hinges, mirrors, etc. (* making resin copies). Feels really good to finally complete this! Will post better pictures when conditions permit.
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    ? What is faking you out, is the weathering; IMHO super glossy models look fake, especially if no tiny details are done (flat photo-etch does not count, in fact looks more fake). Thank you for the comment about resin bodies being thicker, I really attacked the area under the windshield, the body came inside at about 1/16" more than it should have, so removed all the way to the glass, and shaved a little off the edge of the dash. That did the job, but still had ZERO slop in final assembly, it was like putting on cowboy boots, and having to stomp on the floor for the final drive home. And to annoy me to the end, the back of the floor interferes with the tailgate for closing now, never did before. Last kit parts to detail were the wheels. Last scratch-built part was the front license plate holder, and had to re-glue the Detail Master wiper blades back on. I screwed up two rims putting the tires on, but won't be seen (could say it's curb rash, but on wrong side ?). I intentionally made the wheels and tires look fresh, sort of important to not drive on 72 year old original bias-ply tires and rusty rims. ? Glued the wheels on! I had airbrushed more dust & rust underneath. Last detail painting was in the back. ? Also put the special plates on. DONE! ?
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    to eBay resell
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    All I can say, this was before my time, never heard of this brand, and so glad I never wasted money on one. ?
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    Bummer. Alternate location not run by government, or later in the year?
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    Came close to finishing, but typical for an extreme conversion custom crackpot project, something slows it down. Working on the last details. Mirror added to the windshield, including the mirror face which is salvaged point & shoot camera LCD screen part. Made a door window, from food package. Oil pressure gauge made from aluminum plate, decal, sprue. Heater shutoff at the water pump. Wired the engine. Plug wires, starter wire to battery. Drove myself crazy with the wires, I started with TJ Models and got really pissed off because it did not hold shape and did not seem to hold glue, so throwing that junk away. Don't think I pointed this detail out before, the running board ribs should be standing, not grooves, had reduced the edges to correct that. Other wires are for the oil filter lines, and heater hoses. Drove myself crazy with Detail Master hose clamps. Also had to make a generator bracket since I broke off that part. Painted the gauges, really nice detail on the kit. Broke the shifter arm, so made a new one from wire (could have used a pin). Studio 27 toggle switch. Hobby Design photo-etch knobs, they are really allen head screws. Getting everything together is such a trick, was hoping this was the last time...... But of course not. Since the dash is now glued in, found there is interference which is not allowing the body to set all the way down. Used a scraper to thin the body. Reassembled again, still a problem. ? Going to remove some of the dash edge next. I vaguely recall this area being a problem. Added the Detail Master photo-etch wipers, added some thickness with plastic to the arm. Calling it a long day.
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    Thank you very much for enjoying the ride! Thank you. I don't have enough sleeves. Thank you! I built that diorama, figuring it would come in handy. Makes a huge difference in presentation. Appreciate it very much. I'm surprised how many have said they have this kit, the only one I've seen is the one I snagged. I keep seeing Porsche models here, so....... Thanks! ?
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    Out of curiosity more than anything, will watch your build!
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    I was looking at that Woodie wagon too. So the dash need to be investigated. This picture might not be much help either. ?
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    Since I started this thread, will drop this here. While searching for other stuff on MicoMark, saw this home kit for plating parts, anyone use this? https://www.micromark.com/Plug-N-Plate-Nickel-Plating-Kit
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    Picked up a Testors "Those Famous Fords" '48 Coupe at the Phoenix model swap today. Instead of posting a picture of the model, here is the Mercury my dad owned, which is what I hope to build. If anyone happens to see this post, and knows if there was a conversion, please let me know. I also searched this forum for any built models, and didn't find any, why?
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    You know we are showing our age. Arizona has Historical license plates, any car 25 years old qualifies. Saw a beater Subaru wagon with them, tags cost less is why. I detailed the dash tonight, but not the speedometer and other gauge yet, so no pictures. Also glued on my newly chromed door handles, one in the classic position. I should reduce these and print on paper, worked well with my VW Beetle.
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    You probably spent as much as a rare model kit cost nowadays too. Since I downloaded pictures unrelated to this, will post just-one-more-step. (pun intended)
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    Thank you so much! ? Tried to take pictures this afternoon, had a breeze knocking the figures and Daytona hood over, and a shadow suddenly cast upon the scene, so have to try another day with no breeze and some overcast.
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    Yep, the twin carbs leave no room, I mounted the horn on the intake. Need to evaluate firewall or fender. That tool would have been handy. On the Ferrari I just finished, the two filters are upside down, must be lots of fun to replace. I've modified the filter, and painted orange, but that's it to date. Made a step for the back bumper. Painted the dash too. Have a model swap in Phoenix tomorrow.
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    Thank you too! Welcome, it didn't cost me anything. ? Canopy Express is really close, then the '69 Chevy pickup. I will have to look, it's music wire but the package has the size. You're killing me! ? Thank you. ?
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    Yea, a few bucks cheaper, than going to Las Vegas and doing track time in a real Ferrari (forget the name of the track, kept seeing their ads after I checked it out and got sort of ticked off about it ?). Thanks! She is working on a tan, didn't want to sunburn her! And yes, I know it's not a Pebble Beach 100 points build, so it's driven. Thank you very much! I miss other projects too, no worries. Glad you have some tricks to try out.
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