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  1. Shark
    Being a fan of the '62, we have a lot of good choices to build. Between AMT and Revell, we can do the Impala hardtop and convertible, Bel-Air street or strip versions and MCW does a Biscayne conversion kit. We'll be following along on this one, like the color you chose.
  2. Shark
    I believe the 68 is the Revell kit, but looks like an AMT chassis under it.
  3. Shark
    Also, I believe the Revell snap kits of the stock version 63 have them. If you are building a shelf model, I would just build the entire snap kit. The body just looks a lot more accurate.
  4. Shark
    Like I stated previously, I am somewhat of a Corvette purist. But I respect other people's craftsmanship and vision, and you created something to be proud of.
  5. Shark
    I am generally a Corvette purist, but I like what you created.
  6. Shark
    If you want to go the extra mile ($$$), Model Car Garage has a photo etched set for that kit.
  7. Shark
    Someone recently did a WIP on here for a street car he was converting from the AMT kit. Try looking through that section and that might be a help. If I find it, I will let you know. Years ago, MCW corrected and cast that body, but it has been discontinued. You may still be able to find one.
  8. Shark
    A benefit to 2 part (catalyzed) fillers is they don't shrink over time like a single stage
  9. Shark
    You might try looking at PPP 1970's 5 slot wheels. If their opening is too small, it's easier to make them bigger instead of smaller
  10. Shark
    Guess it's like the real thing, whole body is wrapped. You did an excellent job
  11. Shark
    In late 1967 or early 68 (I was 6) someone bought me the MPC '68 Barracuda. Tried to make it look like the box art with the wild pinstriping. I recently accquired another kit of the same, sealed inside (significantly more $). But it will be built at some point.
  12. Shark
    Try Keith Marks for decals.
  13. Shark
    Not a Ford expert, but wondering if the chassis from the '70 Torino would work? Hart's Parts makes a '68 grill.
  14. Shark
    Not to hard to strip it and start over. If it's still soft, purple stuff should take it off easily.
  15. Shark
    Per Steven's suggestion, I have seen several nice out of box builds of the Revell kit. I got one at a show recently, opened but sealed inside for $10. Haven't built it, but looking forward to it as it appears to be a well thought out kit, I'm sure more detailed than the AMT version.
  16. Shark
    I rarely buy older vintage kits, but the MPC 68 Barracuda was the first kit I ever built, so I ended up paying $125 for a sealed inside kit recently.
  17. Shark
    They also make great two part epoxy adhesives if the need arises.
  18. Shark
    I use Duplicolor spray cans to prime kits painted with automotive lacquer, and you don't get much "hotter" than those. Just apply your paint in lighter coats, not too wet.
  19. Shark
    Spotlight Hobbies has them in the unbuilt kit sections by year mixed in with recent and older kits. They also have several old built kits that can be restored.
  20. Shark
    No sure, but Keith Marks may have something that would work.
  21. Shark
    Looking at the body you are using, it looks very good, could it be from Replicas and Miniatures?
  22. Shark
    Honestly like your workbench, looks a lot like mine. Ok, yours is neater.
  23. Shark
    Your installments count as replies
  24. Shark
    AMT Pro Shop (new tool) with photo etched parts is the best in my opinion. High parts count, nice distributor cap with holes for plug wires. They are still pretty easy to find and usually no more than a regular kit. If building for just plain fun and nostalgia, the old AMT
  25. Shark
    I drill a hole in each corner, then drag the backside of a #11 knife between them.
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