M W Elky

Thanks for the info Tim I think I will use the two trailers I already have and try to scratch build the fenders to match the reference photos as that’ll help me keep within budget. .Although I have built over 400 drag cars I have never completed a big truck so this will be a good challenge for me. The only other big rig I had was the Moving On Kenworth that I bought when I was 7 years old I never finished it as it was way out of my 7 year old snap together skill set at the time .

I made the roll bar from 0.80 rod and finished up the interior I used the kit supplied roll bar to set the height

Thanks Tim that would be great if you could tell me what issues they were . I don’t know how I would have missed it. Also do you remember what trailer you used . I have the trailers from the mpc caprice kit that I was going to use. Thanks mike

I used tamyia metallic blue it’s definitely the best match I could find in a rattle can.

That looks really nice the gold interior really looks right with the purple. This is one of the greatest gasser kits of all time

The 1970 Cougar would be great as I’ve been wanting to build Ed Schartmans pro stock Cougar for years now

Torino chassis and window glass complete . The side windows were made from a template that I cut from card stock actually part of an old model box. Then traced it out on a sheet of 0.10 clear sheet styrene. I always use tayima masking tape to hold the windows in and I let the glue set up for a full 24 hours before removing the tape. As for glue I like the testors clear parts cement .

Torino engines done . I added the square tube to the air cleaner from some stock I had on the work bench

I’m the builder of this kit as far as the actual kit goes it’s very easy to find as it’s still in hobby store inventory’s . The unfortunate part is that the man who made the decal markings for it suddenly passed away this year and as far as I know no one else has printed his files. With that said they would need to be custom made which is very possible. With all that being said I can create you another one. Contact me by email at Michael.elly234@gmail.com

This is the iconic Johan kit with testors enamel and slixx decals I was missing the front tires so I used some from the parts box so they a little on the big side

Great looking early slingshot.l really like the early dragsters. I’m really mad at myself for not stocking up on this revell master piece as I talked to the revell representative at the NNL east about a reissue, and he informed me that it didn’t sell up to expectations the first time out . So I got a hard no . In my opinion some of these kits would sell better if they were distributed through hobby lobby stores that way they would be seen by more of an audience. As most local hobby shops are gone now. Unfortunately that is sometimes the only place people have left to fulfill their hobby needs

Hi John , It was just that simple I went to hobby lobby and got the AMT 67 Camaro and the old pro nova and a can of testors white enamel on the 40% off week . I did also use the shackles from the old pro kit I just had to cut them down to get the desired ride height. The hardest part is making a set of headers.

This is a very easy replica to make as most of it comes from one kit the AMT 1967 Camaro crager s/s wheels: old pro nova slicks : AMT hollow m&h’s parts box big block Chevy engine: old pro nova long block , 1970 amt camaro intake & carb , valve covers, and air cleaner are parts box items. Paint : Testors white enamel decals : slixx side windows : cut from 0.10 clear styrene sheet headers : made from solder and aluminum tubing until next time thanks for looking, Mike ing

It’s spot on . A nice simple duce

Jeff it looks like you got it just right to me .This is also on my Dyno don build list for quite some time now thanks for building it first now I know what parts to accumulate . The 69 cars were the dawn of pro stock

That looks great it’s a really close to the photo great find on the flame decals, and you can get the kits 40% off at the Hobby Lobby.

I would have never of thought to put all of those parts together. It looks great

The white is Tamyia TS-26 and the blue is Tamyia TS-19 I always use Tamyia masking tape for sharp lines

Sean I’m so glad to have kept you inspired to build. I’m lucky to have a dedicated model room even though it’s only 6’x10’ . There were some years some time ago when I lived in a smaller space and worked out of a few model box tops on the coffee table in front of the tv . Your builds are really looking good so far living in eastern Pa I’m a Grump fan for sure , and consider myself lucky enough to have had some conversations with him. His sponsor’s really got there money’s worth because I still use Penzoil and Fram filters. Your builds are looking great so far especially the nova . In my opinion the amt old pro has better body detentions than the revell kit . I’ve been been working on the nova myself trying to get the body painted while the weather is good for a distant winter build . I really like your work on the vinyl top trim it’s got me re-inspired to get my body done. Thanks for posting I’m looking forward to seeing these progress, mike

I’m using parts from the same kits,and I also have those Jim heller decals . A word to the wise here his decals have no white undercoat so you may want to get a sheet of the slixx Hubert platt decals for the ford deck lid insignia.

That’s a great reference. I really like your twist on the landy paint scheme. It looks like these kits build up nice I’ll have to get some before there sold out

This is box stock mpc ramchargers challenger funny car except the front wheels are swapped out for halibrands . The decals are from chuck boener . The paint is testors lacquer.

I also moved the engine forward slightly about a 1/8” to 1/4” and I made a new drive shaft

Doc I used the 2010 Tom McEwen Navy duster as this issue has a revised chassis and interior tin . The body also sits a little lower on the chassis. I also sometimes cut down the roll cage parts that are over the drivers head to get it sit even lower. I find the body to be accurate enough. I really don’t know if the comp resin body is that much different. I personally wouldn’t spend the extra cash on it. The color is definitely more purple looking in person for some reason the photos give it a bluish hue. I most definitely used testors one coat lacquer . I almost always use readily available hobby or hardware store rattle can paints for convenience , and so others can easily replicate it . If you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask . Mike

It’s been awhile since I built that one actually it was the first one I built from that kit right when it got reissued . So if memory serves me correctly they were from one of two places earlier competition resin available through slixx or go to eBay and look up the seller foward_resin. I really like this Vega kit a lot they check all the box’s they are fun easy to build look great on the shelf, and there relatively inexpensive. Also there’s been plenty of aftermarket decals made for them .l currently have 12 completed ,and have decals for 2 more after that. I guess It’s time to order more kits. Thanks Mike