tim boyd

Nicely done!!! TIM

Bought one in red today at Nankin Hobby in Farmington Hills, MI. Most of you have already seen my in-depth review of this kit, bur for the few that haven't, click on this link for 45 images of all the kit parts, with captions and commentary on this kit that, I think, will be viewed as a major breakthrough in the years to come....TIM .

The AMT Trophy Series Chris Craft trailer is different than the one in the AMT Rayson-Craft and later Hull Raiser (Kindsvater Hull) kits. And I do agree with all that the larger boats in the Lindberg line would definitely require a dual axle trailer. I kitbashed one for my Allison-powered race boat (using two of the trailers from the Hull Raiser kits), but even that looks too light for the Lindberg boats. The Revell/Monogram dual axle trailer from their c.1990 Bass Boats combo kits would be closer, but would probably need to be backdated visually to look appropriate with the late 1950's/early 1960's time period of the Lindberg boats. Finally, the trailer in the Revell Hemi Hydro kit (which was just reissued last year with a terrific new expanded decal sheet) corresponds to the wider beam of the Revell boat (based on a very early 1960's S/K design) that might better fit the Lindberg kits, depending on how close to 1/25th scale they actually are.... Here are some photos to peruse.... AMT Trophy Series Chris Craft boat trailer - AMT Rayson-Craft and Hull Raiser Boat Trailer - Revell Drag/Ski Boat/Hemi-Hydro boat trailer - AMT Hull Raiser trailer kitbashed to extended length and dual axles (using trailers from two kits) - link to album with 175 photos of my 13 or so 1/25th scale ski and drag boat models.....Thanks for looking....TIM

Already done and I encourage everyone else to do so as well if their pocketbook allows. Harry has done more to contribute to the ongoing success of the magazine than most of you would ever believe. He's one of us, and he deserves our support at a tough time like this. TIM

Sweet!!!! TIM

82 high-res photos at this link and a few teaser images below. Thanks for looking.....TIM

Thanks Dennis....yeah, this is the fifth coupe (including the two first round test shots) I've built....this one will hopefully be done in time for the NNL Nats...... TIM

Now for those who say that the Revell kit is still wrong, revising it to reflect the original 1/1 scale Ford sheetmetal is not a major project for a modestly skilled modeler. Here's one underway with the conversion to stock....TIM

For those of you who say you've never seen a 1.1 scale '30A hot rod Coupe with a roof cutout like the new Revell kit, you can't say that anymore. See the current issue of Car Kulture Deluxe (on sale now at newstands, until 11/8/16). The large photo at the bottom of page 12 (coverage of the 57th Indy World of Wheels) appears to be a dead ringer for the Revell kit approach. TIM

Bill....I agree! TIM

Yep, the Street Machine version had Mini-Tubs, a woodgrained bed floor (vs. steel ribbed in the stock kit), plus a dead-ringer replica of a well-known aftermarket blower installation with (very-basic) fuel injection. Also big and little tires with a set of Halibrand-style deep'n'deeper offsetwheels. Alas, the vinyl top (and its sink) carried over to the Street Machine version.....TIM

Fully agreed on this comment about Mark! TIM

I think this is one of the best kits ever to come out of the mid-late 1990's "John Mueller and Gang" era at AMT-Ertl. Except for that pesky vinyl roof sink mark duly noted in the posts above. This was a great kit compromised by the most generic box art possible in the original release, that did little to convey the goodness inside (particularly for the Street Machine version of the tool). If you like the box top art shown here, you'll equally like the side box panels - (based on the comp I saw....) - they really convey the contents of the kit just as the best AMT box art compositions of the mid 1960's did. TIM

Seven or eight color paint fade using spray cans (Testors One Coat Lacquers)....TIM

So sweet! Great to see this one done.....and I congratulate you heartily on using that '27T Turtledeck body.....TIM

Luis....great start and really innovative building ideas.....TIM

Tom....sharp! I presume you will be bringing this to the NNL and placing it on the "3 windows and 5 windows" Cult Theme table??? Can't wait to see it in person.......TIM

Dennis....I will be watching this one closely! Great discovery on the '48 Ford rear axle and radius rods.....TIM .

Just to reconfirm, the pulley is shown upside AND backwards in the instructions, as Mark notes above. It is 100% correct when installed as originally designed. Revell has been advised and will correct the instruction assembly manual in the next production run And Tim, John and Bill are correct - the pulley idler bracket is correctly molded; the idler pulley does not hang in space. With some detail paint it is very evident in the final assembled form. Another neat detail of this engine is the way the upper radiator hose slinks around the blower drive pulley and belt and connects perfectly to the radiator. As you guys well know, I'm no fan of SBC's in Ford hot rods, but if you like street-applicable blown SBC's in 1/25th scale, this engine is about the best one I can think of in a 1/25th scale kit these days. TIM PS - for some reason, the front radius rod part numbers on the Highboy version of the '30 A Coupe kit are reversed on the assembly manual. If you have the '29 Roadster kit, refer to the assembly manual there; the part numbers are correctly called out there. Again, Revell has been notified. TB

Remember the full build kit preview posted a few weeks back, for those wondering about that version of the kit.....TIM PS - here's the box art for the full build version....

from the early 1920's to the 1954 model years. Traditional Hot Rods, Customs, restored stockers, Gassers, Street Rods, all genres welcome as long as they are in 1/24th or 1/25th scale. The "Cult Theme" table is at the far left of the NNL event, next to the magazine photo backdrops. New builds, old builds, restored builds, all welcome as well. We had over 100 models on the Cult Theme table last year.....be sure to join us this year with your models..... Thanks....TIM

x2! Wow.....nicely done! TIM

I can't speak to the '55 and '56, as though I have a number of them in inventory, I've never built them. I can speak to the original Revell "H-Series" '57 Bel Air, and you can read the results in the infamous "'57 Chevy Comparo" article back in the 1983 volume (IIRC) of the other major model car magazine. Photos told it all, and the text added flavor. But to save you the trouble, it finished #4 of 4 (and that's even below the original Monogram 1/24th Bel Air, which has some pretty major body proportion issues). I did get it together eventually (as seen in the article), but my recollection is that it took as long to put together as it did to assemble the other three models combined. I think my verdict was something like "unacceptable for the human race" (just kidding). FWIW....TIM

The Hamtramck Registry has images from the Dodge dealer showroom Color and Trim Selector including color images of interior configurations (seats/door panels) and all upholstery samples/choices for most 1960's and early 1970's offerings. It's a great resource for projects like this. And kudos to you Steve for choosing an interior color other than just the oft-seen solid black, or white with black, interior color combos......Tim

Nope....no drag parts.......here's a detailed look at the Piranha Spy Car kit......TIM