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Thanks Sam. The doors for the box came from the fire engine parts you gave me.

Thanks for the tip. I have the two bottles of the plastruct. I use it sparingly. It works well when the is a lot of surface area for the parts to be joined and the gap is tight. I also use CA glue for things that are not clear, chrome or glossy.

I have only one restoration under my belt. It was done only because of budget vs. the desire to have one. Over all, I can appreciate the efforts required but I am still developing skills like fabrication. Here is a link.

Got some 150 grit sandpaper and and some Sodium hydroxide to improve my Purple Power.

Fabbed up a headache rack/chain box from parts box pieces and some diamond plate.

Made a little progress while waiting to be able to paint. Assembled interior and just masked it off to spray the bottom.

I have not invested in an airbrush (yet) I will be following to see how well you do. Besides, I like Chevelles.

I agree. This is the most amazing 1:25th scale I have EVER seen. The carb and the transmission blow me away.

A few years ago, I lost High Performance Pontiac. The publisher automatically switched me to Motor Trend. (Why would I want to read about somebody swooning over the number of cupholders in the latest "crossover") I had to call them to get my remaining subscription switched to Mopar Muscle. That was fine but now they have cancelled that AND Car Craft right after pestering me to resub to both. My wife did the resubs as that's all I wanted for Christmas. I actually had to call them and get a refund. On top of that, they signed her up for Motor Trend On Demand and she had 2 months of subscription charges for that without even knowing. ($4.99 per moth for the rest of your life). They didn't even have a number to call. I had to send an email to get that cancelled. Fortunately they responded right away and refunded all of it. If my cable bill gets too high, I will seriously consider Motor Trend On Demand. But not unless I can get it on my TV screen. I do not want to watch shows sitting in a computer chair in front of the PC.

Very interesting build. I am enjoying the results of your fab skills.

My Dad and stepmom bought one of those new in that bright red color. The top was red too. The wheels were more of a Turbine wheels with more fins. I am definitely going to be on the look out for a scale T-Bird of my own.

Just ordered 4 kits: '68 Chevelle 1969 GTX convertible '85 Oldsmobile 442/FE3 Great Dane Extendable Trailer Flatbed trailer FREE shipping

I really like the results you have presented so far. The multi-tone chassis looks very realistic. For the grille I use a very small metal ball burr bit in my dremel. I just keep moving the tool and removing material until the openings become nearly transparent. THEN I take a hobby knife and gently cut each and every opening with that. You will like the result.

The breakers (or fuses) in your electrical panel are designed to protect the wiring IN THE WALLS. DO NOT upgrade the breaker to a 20 amp breaker unless you KNOW ALL the wiring it feeds is 12ga or heavier. 14ga wire is NOT rated for 20A especially if the run is long. Regarding your loads, items that transfer information or sound are basically insignificant. Lighting loads are based on lamp type. (LED = low draw, 150W incandescent = high draw). Any devices that purposely generate heat (heat guns and space heaters) will be the biggest issue. If these are not expected to be used then you should be just fine. Regarding your airbrush compressor. Look for the amp rating on the data plate. If it less than 10 amps again you should be fine. I would not be uncomfortable with two power strips in the same outlet as long as your loads are light. If you are powering the other side of the room and require an extension cord, go for just enough length and at least 14ga wire. DO NOT run a wimpy 50ft 16ga extension cord. Avoid wimpy, foreign two-wire extension cord especially under rugs. BTW the outlet in your picture is spec'd at 15 amps. 20 amp rated outlets look like this.

Question answered. Thanks DrKerry

Thanks, I am using the kit grille. I have already blackwashed all of them for both builds.

Very nice plumbing detail. I can appreciate the effort. I have sometimes wished to be employed doing fine detailed wiring in electrical cabinets like that.

Thanks guys, I keep on doing a little bit every day. I am down to glue part A to part B and LEAVE IT ALONE until the next day. It seems my ancient Testors red needs longer to dry/cure.

I have never been on Facebook. Mostly because drama for the sake of drama seems like such a waste of time.

That amount of detail in scale is INSANE!

With the 75th anniversary kit you get extra parts. I also go the diamond plate for free. Why not use 'em? ?

OK thanks.

Very impressive fabrication. Following.

I am enjoying your build. You are doing very well. Keep it up.

Keep up the progress. ?