LL3 Model Worx

Haha I turned 29 this year... but I've just got an "old way" about me I guess. Guess that comes from being raised by "old" folks and working with/around/for them my whole life. Who needs the internet when you have a bunch of "old heads" to pull info from... walking encyclopedias let me tell ya. One of my dearest friends was 89 (he is now passed on) but man I learned alot from him.

Holy smokes... that one Esci kit will take a day or two!! Good news is, I was scrounging around through the stash and found a set of tires that may just work inside the old MPC 72 GTO kit... The rears are the Goodyear bluestreak "stock car specials" and the fronts are simply goodyears... so I'd say after sanding the tread down to get more of a slick they should look nice. I emailed fireball, so waiting to hear back on the minilites and some sweet Holley double pumpers. You've got me excited now. I want to see that esci escort "under glass" or at least on the bench... get it going!

Yea the cuda looks fantastic, I may like the little ford even better though... I used to have a 1:1 lol... fun car! Had the little cosworth engine. That's a good gouge on those kits... as I may have an old Cobra kit, I'll have to check and see what rubber is inside. Gonna try and order some wheels this afternoon. Thanks again, and great looking models!

Thanks alot Pat!

Honestly, I think I've only met 1 other builder...(that I know of) and it was a very brief interaction... as I was buying a large quantity of paint from him through Craigslist. But, I get your point and hope that one day I too have a rolodex of friends in the hobby.

Those definitely fit the bill! Did you get the tires, from fireball as well? If so, looks like a one stop shop for me! Thanks, and that Cuda looks awsome!

Hey everybody, my name is Leroy (I go by Bo) I've been building models most of my life of a variety of subjects, including military, auto, figures, and wargaming miniatures. (I do not play any table top games, Ijust enjoy painting the minis) I grew up around my dads body shop, and have loved cars since I was able to walk. I've always enjoyed working with my hands, and have done the 1:1 thing enough at this point in my life to know A: I do not have the money, and B: I do not have the time. I still have two 1:1 "Hotrods" So, I decided several years ago, I'd try and create through models what I cannot in 1:1 due to time and cash constraints. The thing I love most about this hobby is the patience it has taught me, and the avenues it provides for my imagination and constantly evolving ingenuity to run wild! I get such a sense of accomplishment from modeling, and in my daily life have few people to show my creations to who are actually interested or who can appreciate what it takes to produce a decent model. (the wife supports me, but has no interest) My skills aren't on the level as alot of the members of this forum or of some pro's, but I feel I produce models that I am very happy with. I have never personally attended a show, however 2 of my builds have, and I placed pulled a 2nd place and a peoples choice when I was around 14. I unaware of any club or group in my area, and my job keeps me from traveling or taking time off. Just in the last few years I was completely unaware of the modeling "scene" at large... I had no idea about the aftermarket end of things, or the majority of modeling products. So alot of my building has been very D.I.Y. and alot my skills and techniques have been carried over and "scaled down" from my 1:1 experience... especially in the paint/body end of it. Anyway, enough rambling. I'm just happy to have a place to share my work with people who can appreciate it and allowing me to soak up the vastly large pool of knowledge here. Sincerely, Thanks for having me. -Bo-

Hello, I'm new to the forum. The name is Bo. Hoping to become fairly active here on the forum as I do not do standard "social media" or youtube... I've been building for most of my life off and on, and I'm finally getting the results I want... enough rambling though, and on to the question. I've got a couple projects I'm doing up as Trans Am racers. I have a 69 Camaro and a 69 Mustang I'm thinking Minilites for the Mustang and Tourque thrust Ds for the Camaro The torque thrusts shouldn't be hard to source, I have the amt 61 impala kit I could rob some from as they seem a good match. The minilites though, I am at a total loss... As far as tires, I'm in need of the proper good year rubber in the staggered configuration. Anyone know where I could get these items, I would really appreciate any help! Thanks.

Since a few folks pointed out the lack of chrome, I didn't even notice that because I was admiring the chassis... then I noticed you forgot the oil filter! LOL!! I hope you don't work at Jiffy Lube or Pep boys! Hahaha, just ribbing you a bit.