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JUNK IN THE TRUNK version 1 part 3 22. Knife in sheath (scratch built - modeling clay, needs cleaning up) 26. Dagger (parts box 1/35 bayonet) 30. Hatchet (scratch built - scale is way off on this one, in the process of fixing it) 23. Sawed off double barrel shotgun (scratch built) 27. large pouch (parts box 1/35 military gear) 24. military bandage pouch (modeling clay - way too big, will redo) 28. Pistol in leather holster (modeling clay) 25. wooden cross 29. yet another wooden stake I find that I will work on something at night then the next day relook at it and not like it or have it be way too big. That is all for now. Will update with my fixes and additions.

JUNK IN THE TRUNK version 1 part 2 *14. Demon tablet (scratch built - modeling clay) *18. John Winchester's Journal (scratch built) *15. Angel blade (scratch built...didn't like how it turned out...redoing it) 19. Cigar box (scratch built) 16. Flasks for holy water (scratch built, the round one is no more...) *20. First Blade (scratch built, modeling clay) *17. Demon handcuff and brass knuckles (scratch built, not happy with either, may redo) 21. Wooden stakes (scratch built) * this item is series specific The journey continues.....

JUNK IN THE TRUNK version 1 part 1 Here are a few things that are going to go into the trunk box. 1. Gas can (purchased 3D printed) 5. First Aid kit (scratch built) 9. Old metal cross (scratch built) 2. Tool box (scratch built) 6. E-tool case (scratch built) Magazine pouched (parts box) 10. road flares (scratch built in so much as I cut styrene rod and painted it) 3. Flashlights (scratch built) 7. Machetes (scratch built) 11. Boxes of ammo (scratch built) 4. Big bag o' salt and regular size salt container (scratch built) 8. Shotgun (scratch built) pistol (which I broke trying to clean it up and have to rebuild) 12. Box of matches (scratch built) 13. crowbar (scratch built) Stay tuned for the next installment

First time using Bare Metal Foil for anything other than script and emblems. Luckily I bought some about 10 years ago and hadn't used it. Now that I look at the picture I see a couple spots that need to be cleaned up a little but overall the process went pretty smoothly. Also managed to get the cooler (see previous posts) pretty much done. Again looking at the picture shows me a couple places I want to do some minor cleanup, but for something that will sit in the back seat it will work.

Had the same experience with the 2X. May have been to soon, may have been a little too heavy but ate up the color coat like it was candy

Just saw that one!!!

I had the same this happen recently. I am just south of Memphis and it went to Memphis, then to Illinois then back to Memphis before getting to me. Either they are sending stuff all over and back or their tracking system is jacked up.....or is it just TN?

Had a 71 Nova back in the day. Loved that car. I always preferred the look of the Nova over the Chevelle.

Thanks for the info. I may do just that. Will depend on what I find.

Whereabouts would I find this convertible?

It would definitely be easier....but I am not seeing the plethora of kits you describe. I will hit the hobby shop tomorrow and if no luck then there is a local show coming up. May find one there.

My next modified build will be converting a 1970 chevelle to a 1971 chevelle. 71 Chevelle kits appear to be made of unobtaineum, leaving me with the the need to convert a 1970 version. Here is where I need some help and advice. What I know so far: The 71 grill is wider. 70 = 4 headlights, 71 = 2 headlight and "marker" lights on the front fender edges. Superimposing one image over another it looks like the 71 headlight sit about the middle of where the two 70 headlights sit. The rear bumper on the 71 is smooth and without the in cuts or contours of the 70. What I need to know: What am I missing? Are the headlights the same size? Are the front end fender tips longer on the 71 (where the marker lights are?) Other than engine, what do I need to look at modifying or changing out altogether? Thanks.

Good job. The paint looks good. I hear ya on the eyes thing. I have a couple figures that look like googly eyed freaks.

Very nice! Vinyl tracks aren't so bad...When you get a kit where each track link is separate you will wish for them.

Thank you. Thank you. There was a time I focussed mostly on artillery. The hunt for the kits was just as fun as the builds sometimes.

Great info. I am pretty sure that is the exact kit I built a long time ago. Full interior and all. Was totally clueless on the timeline. I wasn't as much into researching then as I am now.

That is so cool. Very nicely done!!

The collision damage looks great!! Love the way it all makes sense and isn't just random damage. My only thoughts, FWIW, are the interior needs a little bit. If anyone or anything was in the back seat they would have slammed the front seats pretty hard. Also a missing or disassembled interior parts would not look out of place. Just some ideas.

And here I am just happy if I can one body primed in a weekend.. They all look really good!!!

The only reason I can tell the difference is because of personal expense...er uh I mean experience.

'69 based on the grill

Very cool info!! Thank you. I once planned on doing a whole series of armor from the 1967 war. I had a heavily modified M113 that unfortunately succumbed to time and moves, along with an old T55 with a crazy swirly paint job. I may very well restore this one little by little.

Somehow this model survived several moves with very little damage. Some dust, some missing parts and a slightly bent barrel. I always liked doing Israeli armor because of how they would take something old and retro-fit the living crud out of it. This is an early Sherman tank with a aftermarket AMX 75mm turret.

Another oldy that I never bothered to take pictures of. Decided to play with backdrops a little.

Completed this one several years ago with a combination of various model paints and artist oils. Finally got around to taking some photos.