tim boyd

Phil - Very, very clever! Thanks for sharing....TIM

This is the one I was thinking of in my post above....TIM

Don't think it hasn't been suggested....because it has. Several times. Still....the appeal of this one, probably, is pretty narrowly focused. We'd love it but would it sell to a broader audience? That is more than a bit questionable. TB PS - that looks like Pete's dad's T...a car I have enjoyed looking at for nearly 40 years now....but I don't recall having seen it with whitewalls before. It definitely looks like Pete driving it, though. TB

I'd love to see both of them done as hot rods just like they did with the '32 Ford series....TIM PS - the versions you chose Greg to illustrate for your vote would be a great starting point if I were the one investigating this new kit idea....TB

Here are direct links to the last two 1.1 scale photo albums I've posted links to in the subject folder, as referenced in my note at the start of this thread: *,2014 Goodguys PPG Nationals, Columbus, OHIO, July 10-13, 2014 http://www.modelcars...showtopic=91512 * 2014 Concours d'Elegance of the Americas at St. Johns, July 27, 2014 : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=92034 Best Regards....TB....

mistake....sorry.

Skip....yes...the front fender would be a good reference. It appeared to be the same color as the other Crème-esque Cord I photographed, and the same color of others I've seen in the past. This car won an award of some type, because when I came back later in the day it was gone (which means it was in the cue for driving past the spectator stands and getting an award). This was a VERY competitive class, so it was a real outstanding piece. Best Regards...TIM

Just a call out to everyone that if you don't already do so, you need to regularly check out the 1/1.scale reference picture folders at the bottom of the car and truck sections of this forum. The number of people checking out these sections suggests that most of you do not look at these areas. You are missing out on some great reference photography no matter what your specific area of automotive interest might be. In my own case, I just posted a link to 400 pictures from this weekend's Concours d'Elegance of the Americas, arguably among the top Concours events in the country (after Pebble Beach and Amelia Island). There were some extraordinarily cool cars there this year. A few weeks back I posted a link to pictures of the Goodguys Columbus Nationals. I had over 70,000 (!) individual page visits from around the world the first day I posted the coverage, but virtually none of those views came from readers of this forum. I think many of you would have enjoyed them if you'd looked at them. Of course, this also applies for many other topics in these two forum folders where others have posted reference pictures and links there...particularly some of the large truck/tractor reference pictures. In all cases, these two folders have both great reference pictures for those who have a specific project in mind, as well as super-inspiring ideas for those who don't have a clear plan in mind for their next model project. Just a suggestion....TIM

See details at the attached link: http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/11-scale-automotive/2014-concours-deleg/ Here's a description of what took place...and what kind of images are at the link: ******************************************************** In 2011....the event formerly known as the Meadowbrook Concours relocated to the Inn at St. John's in Plymouth Township, Michigan, making this year's event the fourth at the new location. There was a spectacular display of Duesenberg Roadsters and Phaetons this year, along with another "circle" of Auburns and Cords right next door. Plenty of exotic European sports cars of the 50's and 60's including some extraordinarily rare cars and one offs. Other features included finned car (the cars of Chrysler Designer Virgil Exner) and Aero/Winged Cars (SuperBirds, Daytonas, Charger 500's, Talledega Torinos, and Mercury Cyclones) were impressive compilations of these designs. Other themes included modern American pickups, drag bikes (!), including two dual-engine Triumphs and two Chevy V8 sidewinders, and Lamborghinis. The 50th anniversary of GTO's and Mustangs were honored as well, with perhaps the only disappointment of the show being only three vintage Mustangs on offer, offset by a 2015 GT Convertible and an 2015 Coupe on display (the latter cars attracting a great deal of attention from the crowd). The often unpredictable Michigan weather, forecasted to be Thunderstorms all day long, held off 'till well past the closing time of the event, making this yet another very successful event at the new location. Please enjoy the 398 event pictures here. And thanks for looking...TIM

Monty...I've covered this subject in my Mopar articles in the other model car mag, as well as in considerable detail in my two parter on building the '70 Siuper Bee Phantom PIckup (Model Cars Mag (May/June 2012 and July 2012),, with the chassis detailing info being covered in Part 2. I'm pretty sure these two issues are available form the Model Cars Mag back issue department. But to broadly summarize: * Underbodies were primer gray or rust colored primer, with bodycolored overspray along the outer edges (applied from the side of the underbody, just as it would occure in a factory paint booth as overspray from the paint guns applying paint along the lower rocker area would drift onto the underbody surfaces. Less is more here (I am guilty of having overdone the effect on occasion, as have other modelers). * Black, rough textured undercoating varies widely from car to car. It was generally applied to the fenderwell, under the rear axle, and along the differential/trans tunnel. Full factory undercoating was a factory option (at least in the early '70's when I ordered my RR), but I don' t know how that differs from the above. There is a lack of consensus on this topic. * K frames were semi-gloss black, along with the center portion of the crossmenber directly under the tranny. Torsion bars were gloss black. There is 100% consensus on this in the Mopar restoration community as far as I know. * Rear axles were semi-gloss black. There is not consensus on the color of the front pumpkin of the differential, with semi-gloss black, rust colored primer, and steel all claimed to be correct depending on the source. * Front suspension components were mutli-colored (you need to check my articles for details). Another area where there is not consensus in the rear leaf springs, as some restorations are semi-gloss black, bare steel, or cosmoline coated steel. This is a general description, again, you need to see my Mopar articles going back to the late 1990's for more info, or alternatively consult about the last 15 years worth of magazines like Mopar Muscle, Mopar Action, and Mopar Collectors Guide to see actual 1.1 chassis restoration articles. But you can also proceed with the above info and be correct enough that most people looking at your model will be amazed at what you have done, rather than nit-picking about individual details. And the areas described above with a lack of consensus can be built/painted in any of those forms and technically be "correct". Hope that helps....TIM

One of our Australian based aftermarket kitmakers casts the Polyhead 318 V8....or at least they did a several years ago....TIM

Jason that is some really top-notch bodywork there....TIM

Guys, guys, guys! When I read some of this speculation I want to scream! (not really, but....) The model companies employ some very smart, dedicated and committed people these days. Are they always right? No. Are they usually right? Far more often then not. So my studied advice would to "presume the best" until the companies introduce their upcoming products and you have a chance to buy and build them. Then....bombs away, if need be. As for me personally, I would never build a S&H Torino if such a kit were to be introduced, but I understand that many, many model builder view this topic with the same awe that I view topics like a '70 GTO Judge Ram Air IV Convertible or a '64 Ferrari Berlinetta Lusso... Plus, as Chuck alludes to above, combined with the JoHan snap kit '72 Torino body and some model year specific back dating to the powertrain, the innards of a S&H kit would provide a great basis for a full detail '72 Torino GT kitbash. And THAT is a topic that I would most certainly hold in the same awe as the others I mentioned. (Plus, have you ever seen what a couple of 429 four barrel ';72 Torinos are running in the Pure Stock drags? Talk about a sleeper!) Just my 2 Cents....TB ,

MCW Automotive Finishes (www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com) offers the exact colors for Sox and Martin replicas. The colors vary depending on the model year of the racer. For the '70 'cuda, the color translates to '68 Mopar factory code QQ1, which was otherwise known as Electric Blue Metallic for Plymouth and Bright Blue Metallic for Dodge that model year. There is no exact model paint equivalent of this color, and it is NOT the same color as 1969/1970 B5 Blue nor 1971-73 B5 Blue. Some of Tamiya's Blue Metallics would probably be an acceptable option for a shelf-only model. Hope that helps! Regards...TIM

Mike...glad you spoke up here. While it's been many, many years since i did box art models for AMT, my experiences were exactly the same as yours. And just in case some of you are wondering, the pay for these box art models was, shall we say, very modest. TIM

Ack! It's been nearly a week and no update on this build project.... Bernard, just wanted you to know that this modeler is anxiously awaiting your next update on this project....(smile).....TIM

Andy...lookin' good! This is one of my favorite kits of the year. I was challenged by the front vent windows, but looks like you got those in without problems. As for the rear quarter windows, I recommend you tape them in place from the inside, and then flow Testors Clear Window cement along the edges of the window from the inside. Takes about a day to dry solidly but seems to be pretty robust when dry. It kind of works by capillary action and seems to leave a clear joint that cannot be seen from the outside of the model. Best regards...TIM PS - that engine is SHARP! TB

Brett...they've also been front and center for me now for about a year now (I have an entire binder of historic pix and research on this subject). I decided to do something along this line to celebrate my retirement (although I built the entire model, except for the last 7 days of the build, before my retirement started.) All of which probably helps to explain my next, upcoming article here in MCM.... There are also a couple of very similar - and extremely well done - builds that have already been featured here in the MCM forum...one which was completed (though I did not know it at the time) before I even started my project. TB

Brett- AMEN!!!! Tim PS - new issue of Hot Rod DeLuxe has a page on vintage truck haulers this month....saying...*surprise*....they are really hot right now! TB

Just checked - the Elegance series kit was called "Wonder Bird". And just as Bob says, there were only parts to do one version - sort of a "street modified" version (circa 1967) IIRC, put together using parts from the original 3 in 1 kit. TB

I found my article text in my old Word document files. It says the instrument panel came from the "parts box" (which means just that - I pulled it from my parts box where it was deposited many years ago - before I began keeping track of where all those the parts came from). Darn! Better news on the steering wheel. The text says that it is the steering wheel from the "Bonneville" version of the AMT 3 in 1 Trophy Series '53 Studebaker kit - yes, the one they are due to reissue later this year with the original box art. I'll let you all know if I can figure out the IP source at a later time. TIM

Fred....looking really, really sharp. Both the 'cudas I built needed to have the Air Grabber mounting pegs shortened to allow the hood to fit properly. You are correct, redline tires were not available from the factory in 1970; the hemi 'cuda included F60-15 RWL Goodyears...just like your build. Looking forward to seeing it finished! TIM

These "Limefires" I believe were from the original (circa 1961) issue of the Monogram '30 Model A kit - the one with the stock, hot rod, and "race" versions of the five window coupe and cabrio. You can still find those on the auction site occasionally - I bought a gluebomb that still had extra unused parts. I don't recall the steering wheel and IP source - I will try to find the article I wrote and let you know tomorrow....Tim.

Bernard...I noticed that too when I posted the picture and I didn't remember it from the build. I think its a reflection/artifact from my lighting tent. <...pause...> Yep, just went upstairs and looked...there is no cowl seam on the model. Whew! Here's another shot where you can see better (kind of) the area in question. And thanks for the compliment on the build! TIM

Here's a picture of my '27 Turtledeck from a few years back. From memory...I used a Monogram "Little T" '25 Model T Roadster chassis (which was patterned after Model A frame rails),...and a thorougly kitbashed Ford Y-block engine (the engine in the new Revell '57 Ford Custom wold be a much better starting point these days...). The paint is '59 Buick Lido Lavender, although '55 Ford Regency Purple is also a very similar color...both these being available from MCW Automotive Finishes. As you can see (reference Bernard's comments earlier about the difficulty of interiors for '27 T turtledecks), I cheated a bit here on my interior.... The body for this one came either from Tim's Resin Rods or the Ron Cash master, IIRC. One of these days I'll get rid of the cowl racing windshield and install a proper '27T windshield frame...but only the lower half of it! I don't want to divert Bernard's thread here by posting more pix, bu if you want more, see the bottom of the page at this link...http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/tim-boyds-124th--12/boyd-street-rods-ra/boydstreetrodsratro/ ************** Bernard...it would be way cool if we could figure out how to get our two models together for a comparo some day..yours on a '32 frame, mine channeled...and so on and so on. Even better if Tom Woodruff decides to build one as well (reference his post #18 above). And anyone else who might decide to join in! TIM .