Oldmopars

Thank you. I have tried Shapways, but there search function is really bad. I found everything but what I wanted.

I'm looking for some different things to add to my models. Things,like, coolers, luggage, chain saws, bottles, camcamping gear,etc. Does anyone know of a vendor that has any of this stuff? My searches are coming up empty.

I also did get a resin engine for it. Again, it may not be perfect, but it is very close.

Well, after about 4 failed paint jobs I put it in the box to regroup. I was just thinking about it this week and will pull it back out when my Lincoln is done. I have figured out what to do with the paint, now I just need to do it. The Gold paint for the roof is fragile and I keep touching it and it leaves marks even after drying. So, I will strip it, repaint it and clear it so I can handle it to finish the project.

I love the proton packs, the weathering looks great. I think the louvers add a nice touch.

The door panels were easy, just decals for the wood and silver gel pen for the chrome parts.

Well, I have color and decals. It’s starting to look like I wanted it too. Now on to the chrome.

A few years ago I got this 1980 Ramcharger kit and just could not bring myself to build it because it was so ugly, the worst year of Ramcharger ever. I contacted Rico and explained what I wanted and masterfully created the early Plymouth and Dodge grills and hood for this kit. He designed them and listed them on Shapeways. I wanted to make a Plymouth Trailduster for the Forest Service. I got the wheels and tires from Fireball. Decals are Gofer. I added a coffee cup and clipboard to the cab. Yes, I know the hubcaps are Dodge, I couldn’t get the ones I wanted. I’ve had this 98% done for over a year, hence the dust.

Wow, I am impressed that you got this back together. Looks great.

Yep, I saw it too. I now want to build another one, but weathered like the movie. I did like the swing out chair, but not sure how to copy that.

I bet if you to look at the real props used, they are not as nice as they look on screen. I’m sure the dummy props were rather rough. I think yours will look fantastic when painted and detailed. Be sure to give them a light dry brushing of silver or other metal color. The props looked a bit used and abused.

If you compare the late SIIA to the SIII it is hard to tell the difference. Pictures are SIIA, Revells is a SIII. I’m sure one of us could pull it off.

While the Land Rover SIII started in 1971, the late SIIA looks the same and was made up to 1970. I am sure there are minor details that are different, but these could be corrected to back date to a 1970 SIIA.

I can’t believe out of all the kits that can pass for a 1970 that there is nothing that appeals to you. Nearly every car car, and truck from 70 has been kitted. I am also 1970 and feel like I have too many options.

That’s what I felt. Here is mine in the 1965 Lincoln frame. I am using a stock MEL air cleaner from the Lincoln kit. I may give it a bit of dull coat to tone down the chrome

Yes, one hub cap only. I bought 2 kits, so that gave me 2. The 2 fine people from here gave me each a hub cap from one of there kits.

I got some work done on the Lincoln today. The interior is finished, carpet is flocked, engine is in. I need to touch up some paint around the radiator, but it is getting there. The engine is the Boss 429 with stock MEL air cleaner. I put some paint on the body, but with the cold weather I put the body in my dehydrator. I think it may be too warm as it caused some bubbles to rise up from the primer. So, I will sand it and hit it again next weekend. Should be an easy fix.

Both of those are good, not perfect, but very usable. The AMT van is not a Coke version. It is sold as a Rescue van or Police van. The body is fine, hood is not open, and there is very little interior details. No door panels. That is not to say it can’t be made good. I won the Cannonball Run build off with one 2 or 3 years back, so they can be made good.

Gofer decals. They came on a sheet with other Government decals. I got them for the Forest Service ones, and that’s when I decided to do the Pinto in USPS.

Here is what comes in the AMT Galaxies and other kits.

Don’t worry, the 55 Chevy truck is a good kit, the van is also not bad, much better that the AMT Chevy van.

It’s Evergreen stock. Way easier to buy then make.

Words cannot describe how bad this kit is. I did what I could. I added inner fenders, blocked the gap under the rear fenders. I did what I could to make the hood fit better, but it is still bad. I brought in the bumpers so the don’t stick out so far. It took 4 kits to get the hub caps, I bought 2, 2 were donated. I went with the USPS theme, I saw a picture of one and it gave me the push to finish this thing. RD-14 is for Rual Delivery car 14. I cut them down from a UK plate. I added boxes and a mail pouch to add details. I upgraded the headlights to clear, some chrome stickers for the turn signals painted with orange gel pen. At this point I am just glad it is done.

So I am making progress. I wanted to use the rounded windows, but I found it was near impossible to get the curves correct and constant. So, I am going with an older square style. I may go back and fix the lower door to make it square also. I also worked on the frame and holding tanks. I added a grey and black tank. I put a propane tank up front and still have to add a fuel tank.

For some crazy reason the new 1970 Galaxie 4 Door has the Boss 429. Both the 007 Cop car and the Taxi. I just built one and the engine looks ok to me.