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Machined Aluminum Specialties (MAS) carry them under their resin heading. I bought 4 of them and the detail is great just no decals so I printed up my own. You have to go to the contact page to see the ordering options. He just took over the company and the web site is just for reference right now. MAS.com

Hi Dryvr12 Micro Mark carries just what you need it's called patina it and rust it it works good on aluminum. I never seen aluminum rust it just corrodes away. It bubbles up and forms a white power (like calcium deposits) on it and it gets pit holes in it until it's all gone. I worked in an aluminum extruding shop and watched this stuff wither away in piles. that is why you get more for it when you scrap it. It can be smelted down with a 90% return on product. If I was you I would paint sections of it with red oxide paint then cover it with a light coat of rubber cement and Paint it aluminum. It will come out dull but that is what you want. Then just use your finger and roll up a bit of the rubber cement to show the primer under it you can grind holes and ruff it up before putting on the cement and painting it. when it's dry dust it with a light coat of light earth and a coat of dust. you can practice on a pencil or straws until you get it right. Have fun Ernie

Hiroboy has a nice set of upgrade rotors that are 15" for the Ferrari and they measure exactly .625 diameter Hiroboy.com

Hi Everyone Would anyone know if their is a good caster out their that makes a 62 Chevy Impala SS Hardtop? Besides the Modelhaus. Ive only seen one other and it was a curbside and not totally correct in detail. Thanks Ernie

I don't think the body is horrible I think it could have been polished out a little more but then I was comparing the price of what it is to show quality cars cars I have seen on this forum. I do know that I went to buy my grandkids a small HO slot car track but I decided I didn't want to mortgage my house for it. So I can understand why slot car owners are willing to pay such hi prices. Not only that but I didn't figure in the cost of the gentleman's time that painted it. Labor has gone up. I think maybe I shouldn't have been so negative about the car and the price. Like I said all of have really opened my eyes to things. Thank You Ernie

Boy Have I been out of it. If you guys think that's a good deal, I'll make a mental note of that I'm not cheap I just don't get out much. Thanks for your input it opened my eyes.

Hi I was bumming around Ebay looking for a deal When I ran across this. Jungle Jim's Tribute car. 1/25th scale plastic model body of a 66 Nova It's painted Blue, it's Decaled and BMFed. I'm far from an expert painter and detailer and I consider this car to be a 10. 10 footer that is. When you look at the close ups you can see the panel lines are garbaged up with paint and the body wasn't finished real good before paint. The owner says the wheels and tires do not go with the sale. He never really mentions this is not a complete kit, He lists everything done to it line by line and in one line He states "This is a plastic body with a resin outlaw hood" then continues on with the list. He does say in bold " Here's Jungle Jim's 66' Nova Tribute Car" I looked at the pictures and it's only a body. I emailed the seller to verify this and he said yes he's selling just the body. As of this time their is 5 hours left and bidding is up to $106.50 Does anyone else think this is a good deal? I don't I think if the seller can live with himself ......Well? Here check it out youself. Jungle Jim's Tribute car Reason for edit....I ran some lines together

Hi Everyone I just found this site called Toys for the young and old and they have a ton of models on their most all are Drag racing Models I saw allot of by mw now's for $14.00 to $18.00 I just thought I would share this with all of you. Have Fun Toys for the young and old

Hi Again I thank all of you for your help. James W. You are the winner with the correct answer. Thank you for the instructions. If you need anything PM me I'll try and help. The kit is one number before the Charger funny car. The number on the parts spru is T-1795 but the parts are the same. I had no idea what it was for. Thank you. If you know anyone looking for a chassis like this I will trade it. Just PM me. I received it with some other parts I bought of EBay I edited this to say. In the first picture I show on my post it shows the part number on the bottom right of the chrome sprue.

Hi All, Could anyone tell me if these primers are enamel or Laquer I don't read Japanese. Mr Hobby Mr Surfacer 1000 Tamiya Fine surface Primer L (white) Thank you in advance

Hi Nate Inate paint also carries House of Color paints. I like both resellers Blackgold and inate you choose. Also Detail Master carries HOK paint so now their are 3 plases to get that I know of INATE PAINT BLACK GOLD DETAIL MASTER Have fun That's a fantastic color I sprayed a car with that and used yellow as the base coat WOW did it ever POP. I was watching Foose on the speed channel and he said in order to get the fantastic colors out of Orange and red Top coats to use Yellow as a base. I tried it and was I ever impressed. Ernie

:rolleyes:and Hi every one Here are a couple of links that you might not have. One deals with free auto brochures. The other has pictures of all types of motors from flat heads to monster motors. They are listed by Maker and size. Engine Index.com Old Car Manuals.com

dragline Mas is Machined Aluminum Specialties and they are excepting orders. You can contact Terry Kinnear Jr. He is the new Owner. He purchase it late last year. You Can Contact him at 1-814-282-9244 After 8:00 am - 10:00 pm EST Email terrykinnearjr@embarqmail.com Or you can Mail Him at Terry Kinnear 1711-3 Vineyard Drive Wilson, North Carolina 27893 He asks that you Please allow 3-5 Weeks for Delivery on all types of orders. But often it's less than that. He has done a Great Job so far and has updated a few Parts and will be releasing new Product Lines soon The web page hasn't accepted orders for the past 3 years that I know of. It is their for reference until Terry's new site is up and running. Also I have the decals in my kit. will a color laser copy on clear decal paper work for you? Enjoy Yourself Ernie

Hi I have a question regarding Tires Does anyone make a F70-14 that measures out to F70-14? All I can find are tires that are marked F70 but are the same size as G70-15 Please help if you can Thanks Ernie

Hi again everyone, Could anybody tell me what type of funny car chassis this is This is how I got it and their are no instructions Just the part number on the trees I think it is 1/25th scale maybe not! Thanks for the help

Machined Aluminum Specialties (MAS) Carry them and they are real nice and Measure out right. They are listed under the Nascar section. You can only use the website right now to view the products but you can either call him or email him with the order. His name is Terry Kinnear Jr and his email address is terrykinnearjr@embarqmail.com He took over MAS in October last year and reopened this January. He has made some changes to some parts (for the Good) and he ships real fast you don't have to wait long. He offers 6 different styles of brake calipers in 3 different sizes. He also carries the hubs for the axles If you don't have the website here it is Machined Aluminum Specialties

Thank You Bob. I also use Formula 560 canopy glue and I really like it the best.

I normally use white glue for lens and windshields but I read an article on Jewelers watch crystal cement. I purchased 2 tubes from Micro-Mark in order to give it a try. It came under the name G-S Hypo Cement. My Question is what consistency is this glue supposed be? I thought it was like super glue gel is but maybe I'm wrong. Have any of you used this Glue? My tubes come out like testers model cement only a little thicker and real stringy. I was wondering if this is right or do I have some Old Bad glue? Please let me know if you can help me no one at micro-Mark could tell me whats up with it. Thank you in advance for your help. reason for edit....I forgot to spell check again!

Just brush on a light coat of watered down white glue and attach them in place. or you can brush on a little future floor wax wait a couple minutes for it to tack up and apply your part. Have fun reason for edit: How Embarrassing....poor spelling

Squadron.com carries the whole Alclad Line of paints. SQUADRON.COM

Hi Everyone, Some of you already use this Tip but for those who Don't......Read on Get some round toothpicks and a small jar of rubber cement, and also something to stand the toothpicks in (I use Play-doe because it's non toxic and contains no oils.) Model clay is OK too. Dip the point and taper of the toothpick into the rubber cement and roll it between your fingers until you have a nice teardrop formed on the end. Stand it upright in something and let it dry a few hours. Then all you have to do is touch it to the small part and it will stay their until you glue it in place or paint it. I make up about a dozen at a time and use them for all kinds of stuff. The rubber cement stays tacky even when dry. Give it a try it will save you allot of frustration

Hi the 61 falcon hardtop and convertible kits are still available from Model round up and also Model Express As far as the conversion kit from R&D Unique I purchased the sedan delivery from them and I still haven't built it. The interior tub is wrong and the casting has so much flash and mold lines that I'm scared to start a life long relationship with it. Jimmy Flintstone is the way to go

Thank You Sir I appreciate the information. On another note I really enjoyed the artical you did in the magazine Thanx

Hi Everybody, I have been working on a 62 Chevy Impala SS Hard top and the original windshield glass from the convertible kit is so thick it would be 1 3/4 inches thick in 1:1 scale . I purchased a resin hardtop body with New vacuum formed glass and interior door panels. Well the first set of glass had an oval indented in the center of it like it was to hot or in the vacuum too long. I purchased a second set of vacuum formed glass because it would have cost more to send it back for an exchange. It too is so distorted with orange peel that it won't buff out. My question is What thickness styrene would be best to use to make my own and would it be realistic? Also when I purchased the body the one A pillar is twisted and bent outward. Is their any way to straighten this without having to cut a piece from the convertible body I kit bashed? I purposely did not mention who I purchased this from but they have been around a long time. This is the worse resin conversion kit I ever have purchased. The body side trim and chrome detail areas are so distorted and squiggly I don't know if I can save them without having to sand all of it off and trying to replace it. The glass is bad and the interior door panels are over sized and the pattern is distorted and not uniform. I called them and they acted like it was my fault because I bought it. Thank You for all your help Oldman23

Hi Curt, The best and only plase I buy my hoods and hood scoops from is Drag City Castings. They fit nice and the price is right He has a fast turn around time and He makes the hood you are looking for. Give him a try You'll like what he has. Drag City Casting