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I think the stuff you want is Microcale liquid decal film.

Drilled out the exterior door handles…a pet peeve of mine.?

Burnish some tape down on the moldings and make a few patterns/templates before sanding anything off.

Unfortunately no…I only took the one picture and didn’t realize there was anything odd about, not being familiar with those cars. I have zoomed in on the back end and there are definitely no “skegs” on it. I’m thinking there must have been substantial rust or other damage to the area? Or maybe a previous owner just despised the skegs…I think it looks better without them really. If I ever come across it again, I will definitely ask the owner what’s up.?

I think the steering column is way too long, so I chucked it in my drill and shaped it down to a more realistic length. Made a new turn signal lever from .015” wire and Super glue. I have no decals for this kit, so I used the leftover guages from a Revell ‘Cuda.? I was all set to put some primer on the body…I thought. I went to test fit the hood and find that it sits way below the fender level. I had to add a .020” strip on the drivers side, and .015” on the passenger side. That’s were it sits now. When the Tamiya thin is dry enough I will shave the excess off the spacer strips.

Thanks Guys! Yeah time sure flies when you’re retired…I remember at work when days dragged on forever.?

No worries on my end, I’ve got what I need. Thanks.?

I took this pic of the red car at a recent local car show. I’m not sure, but I think this is a ‘61? Anyways, the rear quarters and bumper look different than any pictures I’ve found. Is this modified, a different year/model…a Canadian thing? Any info appreciated. Thanks.

Odd that your kit instructions are for a prestige kit, but call it a 1968. The Scalemates 099-38159 instructions match yours, but do not show the display stand.

The 099-38159 instruction sheet I posted above is from scalemates for the gray car box. The parts match the yellow prestige edition exactly. Thanks for that hint Harry. The prestige edition also contains a display stand.

Possible? The instructions you posted are for a 1968 Corvair, but mine is sold as a 1969….but the kit number is the same 6773. If there were any changes you would think they’d give it a different number.? The 2005 release is just a rebox (different number though) as the instructions are identical to the parts I have in the box.

And those tires! They look like Interco boggers. Link to article about the tractor: https://www.dieselworldmag.com/uncategorized/from-farm-to-hot-rod/

Thanks Harry, I will check them out too. Edit: It appears that the next release instructions are identical to the kit #6773 pictured above. Thankfully my kit is not missing any parts.?

Thank You very much Gerry.? I have parts that are not shown on the Fotki site, so I’m not sure what I have and don’t have. Edit: I have a complete kit and it is apparently identical to the next release.? Parts for the “145” engine and ”Spyder” option are not included in either of these two kits.

Can anyone post pictures of the instructions for this kit? I found them on Fotki, but they are chopped up, out of order, and I think missing sections? Thanks in advance, Greg.?

Garden muh stash I am.?

Those are stunningly beautiful cars! You are a lucky man. I built one myself although it’s not quite as large as that one.?

I think you’re on the right track with this idea Len. I would make a pattern of how you want the molding to look, and cut the new molding from .030”? styrene sheet. Carefully file or scrape away the unwanted existing portion and glue the new section in place.

Fine white Milliput is my favourite filler.

That is looking Wicked Martin!?

This was the biggest turnout I’ve seen yet.? Just a few pics of my favourites. The little Morris Woody has the original paint the owner says.?

Favorite model kit of all time…I have many.

Back to the bezels…I don’t recall exactly how I went about fixing mine, but if I build another, I would build up the outer edges (red arrows) with Milliput or maybe sprue goo. Then I would thin out the bezels from the inside (yellow arrows)

I never noticed that when building mine.? It’s not too bad…the ridge could be sanded a little smoother, especially towards the rear. Worse I think is that the actual car has a flat space on the back edge of the trunk that carries on down the back edge of the fenders. That corner ridge is rounded off on the model.? All minor compared to the mis-shapened headlight bezels.

Looking good John.? I like how you re-adjusted the seat locations.?