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Mega Hobby in their clearance section

On a whim, I just bought two cans of this paint. I assume it will be a clear coat with sparkles in it. Has anyone used it? What is its best usage?

So, I'll go with dementia. Gerry, Thanks for the instruction sheet. I had completely forgotten about those stupid little tubes of putty. Grant, Good looking build! M

I have somehow convinced myself that amt once issued a 57 T-Bird styline kit that included some Battlebird like features (like head rest fairing, etc). Real or dementia?

I built this blue one from the IMC box several years ago. The engine in the IMC kit included the worst Weber cars I have ever seen modelled So I substituted the Jag 220 V6 with transaxle and suspension. I don't recall having any difficulty with body panel fitment. The box contains a complete, unbuilt white plastic T70. I probably will never get around to building it since last year I finished two Tamiya T70 slot car bodies; both with full chassis details.

Thanks. I've grown very fond of the inside bits from most Tamiya sports racing cars; mostly the wheels, tires plus suspension and transaxles. Some (Nissan 390, for example) have highly disappointing engine details, however. I like shrinking their floor plan (WB and width) to fit 1:25 scale older vintage cars like the Ford GT40, Porsche 914 or Lola T70. I am currently working on a 1959 ElCamino rear engined track day car. Who knows what will be next?

I grew up in northern North Dakota near the Canadian border thus heard a LOT of Gordon LIghtfoot and became a big fan. When the Ed Fitz song came out I sang along but soon tired of the droning background. Fast forward to last year -- we visited the shipwreck museum in Michigan and they had the song on a loop. Very fitting in the context but by the tenth time it became tiring. Maybe some day I will resurrect it again at home. Until then, you cannot beat the "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" (now on monthly rotation on my 55 year old AR turntable).

Hi Les, See picture below. I was hoping for something to go with my Revell 240Z kit but I have yet to trial fit any of them. I will definitely not use the square top flares nor probably not the full body sets. There are a few nice hidden things there including oil coolers, intercoolers and steering wheels. Bear in mind, this is only set #1 of three. You can collect all three and amaze your friends. I'll probably try to find uses for the rounded top flares but if any of the rest of the sets appeal to anyone they can be yours after a minimal donation to this web site. Marty

Just got the box today. What a strange and wonderful bunch of stuff. Maybe some will end up being useful. M

Interesting! Fortunately they clean up with water.

Out of curiosity (stupidity?) I just ordered a Fujimi over fender set #1. Does anybody know if the flares are specific to individual kits or are they just cartoons? Thanks

I just finished a Ferrari airbrushed with Tamiya flat red and followed with Tamiya matte clear. Cleaned up with water. Ended up looking nice kinda similar to the high dollar real car matte finishes. I only use Tamiya bottled paints because of my wife's sensitivities. I have no idea what the airbrush or tank are set up are. All I know is I have lots of cars on the shelf in the same (limited selection) Tamiya colors. Good luck

Thanks for all the feedback. This was a fun little build.

What did you use for wheels/tires? Also, you should be able to sneak a roll bar in there someplace. Love the body side graphics.