Leica007

Looking for a late model, light weight boom setup to use on 78 Dodge long bed p/u kit. Saw on ebay that several gmc/chev pickup kits have what I'm looking for so I hope someone on the forum has the boom parts but didn't use them in their build. Let me know what you would want it trade, have many parts to offer. Thanks for looking and hope for some help.

Alex, Mailing the decals Saturday. You're welcome. PM sent.

Found a set on the revell-monogram 32 Ford Coupe sheet (1996). You're welcome to them, pm your address and I'll send them out. Lei (USA Veteran-Ret)

I use a pearl white (Testor Aztec) and imo it looks more natural than flat white. I have used both and the pearl is more translucent than flat white.

Thanks for sharing, I continue to be amazed at the low rider paint work, I'm still trying to get good two color results.

I'm impressed how good the black chrome looks, it makes yours stand out. Great job.

Like the color choices, pattern, and the very smooth finish. Nice job, hope to see more of your build.

excellent body work and great mods, especially like what you did for the the taillight. gotto follow this!

Here's an example of STS work and the price was reasonable: this is what I sent him

The only two Johan kits I've built are both models of 1:1 that I owned way back. The American was my first car and the Dodge was mine in 68. Both were the plain sedans (not hardtops) so I had to add the c pillars and remove some of the trim. Upgraded the engines in both to what I would have liked to put in them.

I used this one, easy to work with and very nice decals: https://stsdecals.com/

Another technique is to start with a smaller bit (2-3 sizes) to create a pilot hole. This will relieve stress on the plastic for the larger size. Same principle as the graduated bit that Noblng uses/shown.

Thanks Al, mine is the stock kit. Still deciding on the bumpers. So far suspension is going good, but I've spent more time on mocking up this build more than any other model. Only mod to the frame is the transmission cross-member to mount the 428 block. I did have to move the radiator fwd about 2 mm and am adding an electric fan, instead of the stock fan blade. The body is in primer and looks pretty good. Hope I can can get the finish as good as yours.

Really nice job on both of them, but the Cougar caught my eye, used to have one and built a model of it. Your grille looks a lot better than mine.

Great paint/finish (hope I get to your level), the interior looks very detailed and clean, and the engine bay really sets off your work on a beautiful Cuda.

I like the street rod look of yours. Clean with subtle changes, and a HP upgrade. What bumpers did you use? I started building the Revell kit about the time you posted yours. Did you run into any problems or have any tips for me? I'm taking the same path but it's going to have a 428 under the hood, and I did open the trunk. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

Like your concept and execution making a roadster, the slammed look makes it stand out also. Very nice job.

Looks great, the color has a fade effect on the van sides (which I'm still trying to achieve). I think the black guard trim strip is a great touch. Both models are clean and sharp.

Great job on blending the two bodies. Your detail on the interior door looks excellent and I really like the shots of the chassis upgrades. Nice clean build.

Thanks guys, appreciate you looking and taking the time to comment.

I used the chassis, dash, door panels and rear seat from the the old Lindberg Mustang II kit. Had to modify the chassis floor pans quite a bit and build up under the door panels 2-3 mm. Also I had to cut down the bottom edge of the windshield about 2mm to get the dash clearance. I'll post pics here of the mock up of the interior from my other computer, they should help if you need them.

I'd like to see some pics of your build either in WIP or underglass. Been curious about resin bodies, what are some differences when building vs plastic? Glad you found something you want to use on yours, that's a high complement. Thanks

Very nice. Really like the color choices and the paint job is great. Good job on the interior, and you're right about the added seats, good match. Also like the other van & truck. Great idea on the roof windows, look real.

Nicely done classic, well done on the chrome and detailing.

Another nice and imaginative build. Always watch the videos you put together and enjoy them (and the soundtracks you add). Have you ever heard The Ventures music?