Misha

Great looking build Christopher, the paint job really stands out. I agree with the difficulties in attempting to fit the body to the chassis as I recently completed a 959 and had to trim the inner wheel wells a bit to fit the body while at the same time being careful not to knock the turbo piping off the engine or attempt to spread the body too far. Also found the mold lines a bit more pronounced than what one expects from Tamiya. While the kit has its problems, it remains one of the Tamiya’s lowest priced offerings. Cheers Misha

Thank you for passing on the good news Bill. We all have Norm and Mary in our thoughts at this time and wish for a successful and speedy ❤️‍? recovery.

I heartily agree with Tom as I have found my Pace 24” to be very quiet, and efficient in moving air. Sturdily built and about the size of a small bar fridge, it is a worthwhile investment. Up here in Canada I had to pay the freight, yet in the US I believe Bob still has free delivery. Check it out, many forum members have a Pace as well. Cheers Misha

Congrats Robert on obtaining this kit! I was fortunate enough to buy a complete unbuilt back in the 80s to rekindle my memories of first getting it when it was released 20 hears before that. Seeing what you have would make for a complete kit when kitbashed with a 64 Fairlane Thunderbolt, making for a much more accurate build. Fortunately you also have the ram air feature for the hood. Something to consider… also like the 62 you posted. Cheers Misha

I store most of my stash in a storage unit that is unheated though insulated. The temperature range generally is between -5 C in the winter to +30C in the summer. I remove the decals, tires and instruction sheet before storing the kits. These are then filed in plastic sheets and baggies for the tires. I haven’t encountered an issues so far, apart from a few missed decal sheets that end up cracking up on the surface making them unusable. That may be caused by excessive humidity being unheated. Cheers Misha

Thanks JC, it has taken its time to get back on the bench. I had to park a couple of other projects largely because of getting mired in details and with my current CannonBall, the IMSA Camaro, I had fallen behind too far to complete it by month’s end. So glad to be free of contest/display deadlines, model on! Thanks Bob, my favourite area is engine construction and all the recent metallic paints have helped to enhance the work with washes and dry brushing. My most recent completions have been curbsides, and it was neat to focus on the other aspects of paint finishes plus much quicker build times. Thanks guys for checking in, cheers Misha

Had a chance to spend a few hours today on detail painting and further construction on the fuel & spark delivery, seat supports, and chassis detailing with bolt heads for the suspension (still in progress). Cheers Misha

Here are some more shots from September 2020 that I haven’t posted before… Modifications to the rear engine plate and bellhousing. Throw out bearing arm added from solder. Bolts still to be added. The large tank in the foreground is for the water being circulated by an electric pump. Enough for the short runs being made. Small battery in rear will connect to an external battery boost panel and the Moon gas tank will relocate to the rear as well. Top view with the Moon tank in its original position. Intake scoop is mounted facing the rear for greater air. Corvair remains a Chevy powered rear engine car! By mocking up the major parts with the Aleene’s Tacky Glue it was possible to establish the stance I was looking for. It all takes time and patience to achieve that certain look, or at least come close enough for a cigar! Comments and suggestions are most welcome, cheers Misha

Hi Moderators? I just realized this thread ought to be in the Drag WIP section, would you please slot me there? Thanx Misha

Hard to think about how long I’ve been away from this isolation project, nearly two years! A couple of Porsches interfered in grabbing my attention away from the Corvair. Yet it is now back in the top three on both the workbench and paint booth. I took the big block Chev apart as it was just tacked together for fitting and cleaned up the parts, made alterations, such as fitting the headers, adding oil breathers on the valve covers, and adding bolt heads to attach the clutch bellhousing to the engine plate. After spraying Tamiya grey primer from the can, I followed up with LP 5 semi-gloss black shot thru a Paashe VL to provide a base for the metallic finishes to follow. Last nite I sprayed the first coat of a variety of LP finishes on the main engine components. I am very pleased with the new line of bottled lacquer paints that Tamiya has recently brought out. I generally mix 1:1 paint to thinner using their brand of thinner, with the retarder only for gloss, not metallics or the semi/flat finishes. The next step will be detail painting with washes and dry brushing. Thanks for checking this build out again, Cheers Misha

Great thread! Victoria, British Columbia, the provincial capital has been hosting the Pacific Nor’ West Deuce Days for a number of years and our club Scale Plastic Auto Modellers (SPAM) takes part with a Deuces in Scale display. The Blue Suede Vicky was built for 2016 and the Red Hot Phaeton for the 2019 event (it occurs every third year). Cheers Misha Here’s a sample from the event…

I’m in tune with all the above comments, these are such elegant vehicles, truely a flat top. Your build David shows off the beauty, topped off with the Connie Kit on the back, it’s the ? icing! There are many of us who missed out on the Modelhaus issues, much to our chagrin, yet it is great to see builds such as yours that bring the resin to life rather than in a box. Thanks for sharing, cheers Misha

Great looking Bonnie, Tom! Your build brings back memories of the Coke Bottle styling in 65. The appearance of motion while at rest was stunning especially with the Pontiacs. The colour combination the emerald green with a white interior really works. Any shots of the interior? Cheers Misha, oh, I would keep the skirts to further accentuate the Bonneville’s length.

That’s really smooooth Steve! The proportions for the two door work so well, too bad Chrysler never pursued it. The vintage Mopar scoop is a neat touch, wonder about its placement… is it to forward? How does it line up with the air intake under the hood? Any decision on which way the doors would open? Exciting project on your hands, be following closely, cheers Misha

Looking forward to see your progress Justin with the transkit. I’ve been eyeing this conversion as MGs have been on my brain ever since sitting in one in the dealer showroom back in the mid sixties. Did end up with a used TR-3 though, close but no cigar. Cheers Misha

Great to see the step-by-step modifications Steve. I’m curious about the aluminium template’s weight, is it flashing or thinner like a soda can? Great idea by the way, step ahead of masking tape. Unsure about side trim, whether to smooth it out or not; by smoothing it it will appear more solid, muscular as on the previous photo… Also what are you using as a filler for the former door handle position, and are you still contemplating suicide doors? Enjoying the direction you’re on with this kit. Cheers Misha

It’s great to be sharing this project with your Dad Mark! Please keep us posted on your progress. Cheers Misha

Does it come with window masks & photo etch? Whoops, no window.

Hi Steve, great to see you starting in on the Chrysler. A conversion to a two door with suicide doors sounds and looks pretty sweet! My most recent builds have been curbsides that I have enjoyed by putting in more time into interior detail and focusing on improving my painting skills of the chassis. I often get bound up on engine bay detail that extends the overall build time. As always I’ll be following your build, especially with the Chrysler as its styling is such a typical gangster ride. Cheers Misha PS Great finish on the Chev wagon especially in light of the obstacles encountered, ? bravo!

Great build and a well done video Lin! I too recently picked up this re-release and am looking forward to starting on it. Your techniques will be very useful, especially your solution to lowering the ride height. Even the addition of bolts on the license plate is a simple procedure, it is so often overlooked, yet adds to the realism of vehicle. Than you for sharing, Misha

I picked up this same kit yesterday before I saw your posting Steve and I too am disappointed as I had been on the hunt for the 911 R version for some time. While Fujimi’s reissuing of the earlier EM kits is very welcome, having picked up the Carrera RS ‘73 already, another one of my sought after kits, the R kit is a huge let down as even the box illustration shows a the proper version. I do have the 911 S 1969 kit with the regular body and I was wondering if a kit bashing would yield a proper 911 R? Otherwise I’ll build the fake reissue into a Singer style version… The hunt still continues for the proper Fujimi kit as pictured below… Cheers Misha

I always find the primer tables to be quite interesting, especially with the more complex builds and seeing how builders deal with the construction. Here is my AussieBall entry, first from primer table from theDSC from a fee years back and to the final build that tied for first place on the CannonBall run in 2016. Cheers Misha

Your welcome Bob, I have switched over to using these terminals exclusively on all my builds. Norm Veber is a great fellow to deal with and once you’ve seen all that he has on offer you’ll be blown away! The parts are finely and delicately cast, great quality and will enhance any of your builds. Cheers Misha

I believe that this is what you are referring to Bob. They are favulous, easy to use and add immense realism! Best way to contact is to write or phone. There are a couple of foto sites to be found illustrating the products (I’m sure some one here will let us know) Cheers Misha

In building my 62 Plymouth Savoy I added torque boxes front and rear, including the brace under the front wheel well. I based these modifications on photos from the web. I’ve been following your build Steven from the beginning and have found it to be very informative and inspiring, thanks for sharing your techniques. Cheers Misha