Plowboy

So, I'm not the only one tired of hearing about a '68 Coronet? I don't see what's so special about it. I wouldn't buy one if a company did make it. I guarantee if Round2 did reissue it, we would hear nothing but complaints about it.

The Model A is a no go. Not enough left. They squashed that rumor pretty quickly.

They did the '16 and '17 SS Camaros. One is full detail. The other is curbside.

Unless you have great talent with decals (I don't), I don't think decals would work on that hood considering the size/height of the cowl. Looks like they wouldn't be that hard to paint. Hardest part would be masking around the cowl vents. That's if you're speaking of the dual stripes on the hood and trunk.

No. The full scale has wheel wells just like any other pickup. Thinking that modification may had something to do with the topper. It would be a good modification on the full scale also. They were a single wall bed. So, if something slid around in the bed, you'd get a dent poking out.

Krylon can be sanded, cleared and polished. I've sprayed TS-13 over three Krylon paint jobs. Dull Cote over another. Best advice I can give is make sure you read the directions and check the recoat window. It's usually before an hour or after twenty-four. The only Krylon I had an issue with rough texture was a satin finish. But, I was able to sand it smooth and clear over it. I polished the clear once it was dry. It was on this model. This model just got a single coat of clear. This model was the first that I painted with Krylon and how I learned about the recoat window the hard way. It has Dull Cote over it. I have a Pinto in the same color with polished clear.

Something I noticed on the Luv is that it has the split air dams like the stepside has. When I get one, I'll do away with the fender flares and air dams.

I'd say forget Tom Daniel. Release it as the Firebomb and save the money. That would be a win,win,win.

I'll definitely snag one of the little Luv trucks! Maybe two. Then I can pitch the POS stepside that occupies my shelf currently. I never understood why Monogram put those eight lug wheels on those. Also never understood the V-6 in the El Camino. Did it ever get a V-8 in later issues? I only have the first one.

For the first time scratch building a body, I'd say you did quite well Ray! Looks like a kit! Great use of parts and imagination!

I guess you didn't see the thread pinned at the top of this very page titled "crate motor roundup".

For me, there's just something about resurrecting an old glue bomb! I was very apprehensive about buying this '62 F-100. It had the custom cab extender molded in, glue burn spots where fins and skirts had been, thick paint, etc. I figured for sure that the rear glass detail was ruined. I was the only bidder and won it. I figured if nothing else, I could use it for parts or convert it to a small window flareside. Once stripped, I discovered that the original builder had used putty to mount the cab extender. No damage to the rear of the cab at all! As fate would have it, I won a '61 and another '62 weeks later. So, the decision to hack on this one was easy. Four years of on again off again work, I finally finished it! The only before photos are in Photobucket purgatory. This was another rough one. All I could salvage was the body, convertible top and door panels. The rest was glued so solid, there was no hope of getting it apart. I used a reissued Mount N Goat to bring it back to life along with a scratch built top. I do have a late before photo. This one didn't have a drop of glue or paint on it. But, it had what seemed like a thousand nicks, gouges, scratches and a chunk missing out of the right front fender. This one was a promo paint bomb! I combined it with a Revell T-Bolt. I fixed the crooked front bumper since this photo was taken. This one was a fairly clean promo. Also combined with a Revell T-Bolt. It was built to be the exact opposite of the '61 Comet.

My experience has been the exact opposite. I spray a single coat over bodies/filler that have been sanded with 400 grit. I then sand with 600, spray 2-3 coats and sand with 1000. Tamiya primer is as sandable as any out there.

Nothing. I use the Perfect Match line of primer and paint.

Ebay. You can get an original for the same or less money than a resin trans kit. I got mine for $50 plus shipping. Plus, I got glass that fit. The T-Bolt glass won't fit the '63. Two different roofs.

I hope you didn't either. But, that was my experience with it. I thought my beloved Plasti Kote was back! It was anything but! I think it was Valspar's formula in the Plasti Kote can with by Valspar added. It sure acted like enamel. So, I would be very hesitant to spray any lacquer paint over it. I now only use Tamiya on bodies and Dupli Color on everything else.

If the can has Plasti Kote by Valspar on it, you just wasted your money. I ordered a can and it was useless! The most I got out of it at one time was enough to primer an engine/trans. It had dried up junk in it that kept clogging the nozzle. After cleaning the nozzle and receptacle for the umpteenth time, I gave up and threw it in the trash! On top of that, it took forever to dry. There was nothing Plasti Kote about it!

The only thing that is truly bad about the AMT '55 is the molded in single exhaust. Easily fixed with the chassis from the Revell '56 Del Ray. I would also use the floorpan from it with the seats and door panels from the AMT '55. The grille, headlights, turn signal and tail lights from the Revell '55 would be an improvement. But, not necessary. In comparing the Revell '55 and '56, it wouldn't be a very simple top swap. One would also have to use the tops of the doors and quarters as they are shaped different and there's a big difference in length and height. Not to mention the the trim piece that runs from the bottom of the quarter windows down to the side trim would probably no longer be long enough. Along with having to modify the interior door and quarter panels to match the different profile. To me, it just wouldn't be worth the effort. Unless, I really really wanted a '56 hardtop. Here's a photo of my AMT '55 with the Revell grille.

Looks good in the silver and black! That's one of my favorite colors on any generation Camaro!

The AMT '55 Chevy is a sedan. The Monogram and Revell '55s are hardtops.

No, it was an original promo. I used a Revell '64 for parts.

When I think of smooth, I think of silk. Silk has a "pearlescent" appearance to my eye. So, I would say pearl white.

Aren't both of those sedans?

I would use Tamiya Metallic Orange over gold or silver. I have a model painted over gold that is about dead on to that color. No photos. This is metallic orange over gray primer.

That's a nice looking old Dodge! Looks like a lot of them that run around here. You did some nice work on this model! I really like the Cummins engine and the wheels/ tires. Where did you source those?