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1968 Mercury M100
Bills72sj replied to Chuck Most's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Pretty truck. Love the tail gate. But, someone stole your back bumper and hitch ball. -
I am a die hard SciFi guy. 1: The Expanse (Best special effects I have seen) 2: Firefly (Great story and characters) 3: Stargate Atlantis (EVERYTHING can be fixed by poking at a tablet) 4: Stargate Universe (You never knew what they were going to dream up next) 5: Eureka (Fun, campy entertainment)
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Nice build. I like this kit as well. I have built one slot car body, one replica of my Dad's Monte and just bought another on to use as a donor for my recently acquired 1969 Grand Prix.
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Parts Box - The Box Itself
Bills72sj replied to JordanFordF1's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have a dresser dedicated for hobby stuff. The drawers hold 6 model box bottoms perfectly. I have found that sorting for the most part saves time searching. That and whatever container or bag(gie) you use is preferably transparent. -
Great result. I would be proud.
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Keep building kid. Your 57 turned out way better than my 1st (and only) 57.
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1970 Dodge Challenger Kits - Whose is best?
Bills72sj replied to jjsipes's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I am partial to the AMT body but was still quite pleased with the Lindberg one except for the hood. I made a replica of my buddy's '70 R/T SE, an uptop '70 convertible and a 1 of none '72 440-6. -
How to fix cut pieces from structures
Bills72sj replied to Milo's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
It is in the middle of a trench AND is going to face down. It will never be seen as semi trucks are a bit fragile to be flipping them over to look at the underside. Also if you touch it up, it basically disappears. Can you see it? -
Well done. You nailed the stance on the white one.
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1964 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible.
Bills72sj replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I am still impressed by the little wires you put in the tail lamps. Almost as much as the gold foil on the cigar. -
68-72 Suburban scratch build
Bills72sj replied to 64SS350's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Nice work with the seatbelts and buckles. -
How to fix cut pieces from structures
Bills72sj replied to Milo's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I do not paint parts on the sprue either. Most every part needs a little sanding or attention done to it. I CA glue the part to a stub of scrap sprue in a location that will not show when assembled. CA glue has a brittle bond which, while strong, snaps pretty cleanly when the cross sectional area is small. -
Another masking question
Bills72sj replied to atomicholiday's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Foil would be my 1st choice. For painting, I would use Parafilm. No bleed under panel lines and the edges can be manipulated with a toothpick after trimming. It also never leaves residue like cheap masking tape. Even if it has been left on for months/years. -
Way coo; build. I have one in the stash... somewhere.
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Did they stop making Super Clean again?
Bills72sj replied to Mike C.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That has been my experience as well. -
What Lower Radiator Hose?
Bills72sj replied to shoopdog's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Lower hose only if it is easy. Sharpies for side marker lights YES! for chrome trim? no so much. Testors glue, EVERY build as appropriate. -
My take on the most famous ‘55 gasser street machine’…
Bills72sj replied to OldNYJim's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thank for putting on a clinic with all the nice mods you have been doing. -
Final build, Peterbilt 378
Bills72sj replied to TruckerAL's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Excellent result. Where did you get the grille mounted mirrors and the LED lights for the top of the headache rack? -
Yes, more pictures.?
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Very creative idea that has been well executed.
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Rebuilds or New Kit
Bills72sj replied to Slotto's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
New, it greatly reduces the hassle of missing or damaged pieces. The only model I have rebuilt was a 70 Pontiac Grand Prix as it was way cheaper than a kit at the time. -
Very creative! Do have any livery planned for it?
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Very nicely done! If you are bored with it, I will give you my address. ?
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That looks sweet! Do you have a pic of the yellow paint bottle? Is it enamel or acrylic?