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I am looking for a picture. Sometime in the early 90's, a reader sent in a picture to American Rodder Magazine (I'm pretty sure) of their 32 roadster with home built fiberglass body that they built from the dimensions of the AMT 32 roadster. It would be fun to see that picture again in short.

The joy of building comes high for me, if it is not fun, nothing gets done. To ever build an AMT 32 from its limitations is like a subculture in the model building world, I failed 25 years ago but now I am reloading(collecting parts) that to build a few parts count soft details not correct roadster.

Great project, I've read through the whole thread now. This picture is like the essence of the whole build, an ingenious solution to a problem I've been pondering, one brass-tree plasticard, thanks for the help. Edit Now I have read through the thread one more time and it really feels like you are visiting someone's friend's garage. A truly inspiring project.

Yes yes yes, because I know that cars and motorcycles that have been in movies sell more historically. Tasteful Iron Sportsters has been seen in many movies, in the Johnny Depp movie Cry Baby there are two Sportsters, a model K(flathead) in most scenes while in the driving scenes it is just an iron Sportster. Personally, I think that a prerequisite for getting decent numbers is that a kit contains all original parts, ie the original parts of the 1:1.

”The 2000GT made its most famous screen appearance in the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice, most of which was filmed in Japan. Two one-off topless models - fitted only with tonneau covers to simulate functioning convertible roofs - were made specially for the film. It is claimed a targa had been considered to accommodate the burly 6' 2" Sean Connery. This retained the original car's fastback profile but eliminated rear side windows. Purportedly, Connery's head stuck out of the top and a roofless version was fabricated in just two weeks for the movie. The car was mainly driven by Bond girlfriend Aki (Akiko Wakabayashi) in the film”

City offroader, nothing you see everyday.

Very nice, I’m a big inline6-fan.

Really, a nice local deviation ? Armour has driven the development of colors etc and attracted many younger people world wide who missed the plastic model boom of the 1970s. Interesting 2, glue 1,8% = the kits are being built. It's probably hard to get around that building is the foundation of the whole hobby.

20:05 Ok the steering rack is loose but it gives a pretty fair picture of what these cars are like to drive and yes, I would love to have one of my own. However this is only used for towing the race car at the drag strip.

Very difficult question, I have wondered the same thing. Looking at different forums makes it even more confusing. I actually think you can paint what someone says on a forum if you think it looks good. I have been looking for and trying to recreate colors and materials in houses from the same time as this car, very little was being documented in the world at this time, people were looking ahead.

It turned out fantastic, it has been fun and educational to follow this project. I'm about to apply what I really learned from your WIP thread, to obliterate ghost lines after moldings, thanks for that knowledge.

Yes yes yes, those JOHAN kits ! Wonderful build that really takes care of the shape of the car.

Spontaneously I think the Volvo is too narrow, a cab from an Opel Blitz Tamiya or Italeri might fit, torpedo and windshield have some similarities.

Despite the fact that it is 1:35 scale and military car, I post this. Last in the text below from the manufacturer says something that stands out, ”As a bonus, this model kit also includes 4 off-road wheels for those who want to build a more modern civilian vehicle”. Almost 40 years ago, my childhood friend and I bought one from the defense sale, had fun, drove in the woods and learned a lot before motorcycles and life took over. The off-road capabilities and durability were impressive, the differentials could be locked with a knob on the dashboard (vacuum). We fantasized about V8, 44 inch wheels and winch but for my part it newer happend. I have looked over the shoulder in on a kit in the hobby shop and what I saw looked good. P The kit is 3D designed. Volvo TP21, also known as the "Volvo Sugga" or "Raptgb 915," is a military vehicle produced by Volvo between 1953 and 1958. The TP21 was known for its robust design and off‑road capabilities, making it suitable for various military applications.The vehicle was equipped with a 3.67‑liter inline‑six side‑valve engine, which contributed to its reliability and performance in challenging terrains. The engine, featuring a side‑valve configuration, was known for its simplicity and durability, making it wellsuited for military use. The TP21 also featured a four‑wheel‑drive system, enhancing its off‑road capabilities. The nickname "Sugga," meaning "sow" in Swedish, reflects its sturdy and somewhat bulky appearance. Over the production period, approximately 720 units of the Volvo TP21 were manufactured.The TP21 was utilized by different branches of the Swedish military, including the Army, the Air Force, and the Coastal Artillery. Its primary role was in the signal corps, where it functioned as a mobile radio command post, facilitating communications in various military operations.Over the years, the Volvo TP21 has gained a reputation among military vehicle enthusiasts and collectors for its unique design and historical significance. As a bonus, this model kit also includes 4 off‑road wheels for those who want to build a more modern civilian vehicle.

Very inspiring post, Thanks.

Kit without engine is ok for me provided that it is possible to put in an engine, loose bonnet and hole in the chassis as in AMTs. A loose bonnet is more important than you first think because some cars have a rather intricate shape on the bonnet that is difficult to scrape up afterwards.

Wow wow wow, it is a considerable achievement to just glue such a kit together, to also perform as you have done is amazing.

Tamiya, Lotus Super Seven II 1/24 very nice tires as well. The pressing between the bolt holes is a bit odd I think compared to, for example, 13 inch 4 bolt rims like 60's Ford Mustang.

I sit down and build about three half-hour sessions a day actually since I stopped working, in between I think a lot about the next step. For late fall winter I would like to build a kit of like 24 or 48 hours.

I want to remember that I sanded off some of the part that is glued to the roof to make the window sit higher up and better. Fantastic with a four-door full size but I had to tinker quite a lot with the interior to get the car together. Now it is half done in its box. If it helps you I can take some pictures of parts and the half build car.

What a wonderful car, the simpler the clearer.

Fantastic performance, I hope there will be a show in Stockholm next year so I perhaps can get a chance to see it live.

See my picture/not I think it’s red so the non car nuts can see and recognice the Shelby and the red drag our eyes torward the right spot. The Chevy Blazer from Blues Brothers, the scene just befogenheter the jump has the front mounted spare tire to catch our eyes. I like the red and blue, thanks for the idea !

Last one from Gotland Island Sweden this year, 57’s has always been most wanted here.

An acquaintance who builds track racing cars has made his own by wrapping copper wire around pieces of styrene. When the wire looks reasonable with the right distance between the turns, he paints with enamel paint (brush) a few times and wipes off the outer so that the paint fills up and keeps the wire in place.