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On 2/3/2025 at 9:17 AM, Claes Ericsson said:
Long shot; looking for og instructions or scans of same for the Record kit (which is pretty rare). Got the kit a week ago but the instructions were missing (listed as such in the auction).
On 2/3/2025 at 9:17 AM, Claes Ericsson said:Long shot; looking for og instructions or scans of same for the Record kit (which is pretty rare). Got the kit a week ago but the instructions were missing (listed as such in the auction).
Check your messages. I'm sending a scan.
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14 minutes ago, RSchnell said:
I've got a couple Cabriolets in the stash and a couple built ones already. Thinking about taking one of the Monogram '30 Model A Coupes I have and making it into a 30 Cabriolet.
Here's a 30 & 31 for comparison. I've built a few 1:1 Cabriolets for customers. They're one of the more complicated Model A's to restore!
The '29 & '30 Cabriolets had straight windshield while the '31s had the slant windshield amongst other improvements over the earlier ones.
They look great, really like the first one!
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On 12/8/2022 at 11:36 AM, thatz4u said:
rsmodels not exactly a trade...a box full of needed parts...thanks
Always happy to help out, Al.
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12 minutes ago, RSchnell said:
Nice collection! I too enjoy building the older kits. I wish the Model A Cabriolet would get reissued. It's actually a '31 they have labeled as a '30. The slant windshield Cabriolet didn't come out until June of 1931.
Thanks, I didn't realize the kits were 31's. The Special Interest Series Cabriolets come up for decent prices if you keep watch.
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26 minutes ago, larman said:
I too love the old Monogram kits, along with the AMT Trophy Series. I have multiples of nearly all of them, some restorable built ups, some unbuilt in box and a ton of parts. The only one I need is an unbuilt, in box original '40 Ford pickup. I will pay up when the right one presents itself!
Same here with the AMT trophy series kits.
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11 minutes ago, Richard Bartrop said:
A mockup of a one of the old stock Monogram '36 Fords I've been working on. The paint is Humbrol Midnight Blue, though it could use some more polishing, and maybe another coat. BMF trim rings brightened up the wheels. Personally, I think it looks more like a '36 than the AMT version.
Love your 36. I'm still looking for one.
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Well I'm glad I don't seem to be the only one who loves the old Monogram kits. When they first came out in the 60's, I wasn't too interested in the older years or hot rods. I remember building the Black Widow and 58 T'bird and maybe a couple of others but was building mostly AMT, Revell, and Johan kits.
Over the last few years I've really come to appreciate these old Monogram kits and have added a few to my collection. Most of the ones I have built have the plastic polished and no paint on the bodies.
I have multiples of a lot of the Monogram reissues but have not built any of them. I guess I'm nostalgic because they really don't do anything for me even though they are the same basic kits. I just like the look and feel of the old plastic. Most all the models I build are original issues no matter what company made them. I agree with Randy about the other old kits too and have many built and unbuilt.
I just added another NOS Blue Beetle and an NOS Futurista to my Monogram stash as well as another NOS AMT 60 Lincoln and another NOS SMP 60 Chevy pickup. I must be a little obsessed too! Photo shows most of my original older NOS Monogram kits. -Rich
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On 9/29/2022 at 6:21 PM, Paul Payne said:
Beautiful detailing on a complex car- Well done!
On 9/29/2022 at 7:48 PM, oldscool said:Outstanding job!
On 9/29/2022 at 11:05 PM, Kah puts said:Oh boy that's a pearl, I love these baroque style Lincolns, there my favorite Lincolns other than the Mark ll, I've built 2 of these one a Palmer, and a AMT, and still have a couple more in the stash unbuilt. I appreciate the original box art but you're builds can speak for themselves, maybe one with the boxes then go from there. Again thanks for posting ?
On 9/30/2022 at 7:33 AM, Tom99 said:Another beautiful build.
On 9/30/2022 at 10:55 AM, drodg said:Gorgeous
On 9/30/2022 at 11:01 AM, thatz4u said:very well done, looks real....
Thanks Paul, Gerald, Glen, Tom, David, and Al. I really appreciate all your comments. -Rich
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Mario, very nice job on this 62! That color looks superb and your detailing is excellent. The first 3 photos look especially realistic.
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I really like this one Matthew. Wonderful engine detail. Great colors and looks good with the vinyl roof.
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9 minutes ago, jdhog said:
Whoa! Very nice!
Thank you JD, much appreciated.
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17 hours ago, #1 model citizen said:
Another beautiful build! I’m always impressed with your mastery of script details. Simply stunning!
As for the photos I think a mix would work well. I, too, like looking at the old boxes, but they do take away from the subject at large. A less busy background lets the details stand out and you’re not mentally trying to separate the subject from the background. For instance in pictures 1 & 15 the bit of the red and white car on the box that’s behind back edge of the deck appears, at first glance,to be a part of the car.
Lighting could be better, too. There seems to be a yellow tint to most of your pics. The picture second to the bottom is the big exception. I’m guessing this is the only pic that closely replicates the true colors of the car. I don’t know what changed in this pic, but whatever it was it worked. I assume the others are shot under “soft white” lighting. Not that my pics are all that good, but I usually try to use at least one “daylight” bulb and 1 or 2 other sources of light (usually a mix of a daylight bulb and a fluorescent and/or actual daylight) I try different angles of light and subject to soften the shadows and or to highlight a detail. This seems to give me a reasonably true representation of the subject.This is how I take quick workbench photos. Even this shot shows there’s a bit of green tint from the fluorescent light that I wasn’t aware of until taking this pic. Another daylight bulb would be better. (I’m in the midst of cleaning up that clutter on the bench!)
Thanks John, I really appreciate your comments. A busy background doesn't bother me but I took another look and see what you mean about the car on the box looking like it's part of my model. I see why the background could be a distraction to some people. I just never thought about it.
And you are correct, the next to last photo does show the true colors better than the other photos. I was closer to the model when I took that photo. I know I need to get better lighting. I added another light but it's not enough. I think I'm going to buy a light box which will have different color backgrounds. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
By the way, your work bench looks less cluttered than mine! -Rich
7 hours ago, slusher said:Absolutely Stunning!
Thank you Carl!
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20 hours ago, iBorg said:
This is proof that gold can be made with ancient plastic.
Thanks Mike
20 hours ago, misterNNL said:Super clean build of a vintage kit not often seen. I agree with those suggesting a neutral and less distracting back ground. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Tom, and thanks for your thoughts on a background.
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1 hour ago, TarheelRick said:
Very good-looking restoration, beautiful choice of color, and nice BMF work. I do find the boxes to be a distraction and make it difficult sometimes to focus on the build itself. I am often distracted by the pictures of what is in the boxes as I reminisce of the days of my youth.
Ricky, thanks for your comments and for giving your thoughts about the backgrounds.
1 hour ago, happy grumpy said:Another beautiful build of vintage kit. It's always a pleasure to see your builds Rich. Personally, I prefer a background for my photos but it's a personal preference and, as it's your model, it's your choice to display as you see fit. A few well taken photos in different angles and views when we can see the model in focus and crisp details is always nice to look at. Why not try a mix of photos with the box and some with a background ? In the end, it's your model, your choice, I will enjoy looking at your models whatever the background maybe. Please , keep them coming.
Thank you Mario, a mix sounds like a good solution. I may try that.
39 minutes ago, Street Rod said:Another beautiful model! Personally, I don’t mind the boxes as a background. I usually don’t pay much attention to backgrounds unless it’s part of the display of a model, like dioramas, etc.
Thank you Doyle, about my model and your opinion on photo backgrounds.
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I've been busy and haven't posted a model for a while so thought I'd take some photos today. This one has Modelhaus bumpers, hubcaps, and hood ornament. The tires are original 1959 issue. I realize there are better tires available and sometimes use them but I like the looks of these originals. I guess I'm nostalgic. The trim, of course, is Bare Metal Foil.
I really like the 59 Continentals and have four built. I posted my black Craftsman series one a few months ago. I'll probably build another at some point.
I appreciate your taking the time to look and hope you like this one. I'm always open to comments ,questions, and suggestions, and appreciate them all.
I would like to ask for some honest opinions. I know I still need to improve my photos but it has been suggested to me that my backgrounds may be distracting to some people. I usually try to include original boxes in the background because I like seeing them.
I could use a plain background just as easily and would like to know what you all would prefer. I'll go with the majority.
Thanks again for looking. -Rich
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Great job, Steven! The colors and detailing are perfect as usual.
My 60 Edsel is just about finished and I have my 59 in progress, it's yellow and white.
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Rick, that's a fine looking model. You did a great job and the extra detail really adds to it.
I've been wanting to build one of mine, I really need to get on the ball. -Rich
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Al, very nice job on saving this one. I think the color choice is perfect and the detailing looks great. What are the hubcaps from? They look close to what came with the kit.
I built a few of these in years past but don't have them any more. I really need to get one. I like the more uncommon cars.
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4 hours ago, Oldcarfan27 said:
I absolutely remember that smell, every manufacturer had their own unique scent!
I'd like it bottled up and sold like cologne. "Eau de la styrene"
I'd even enjoy it as a car air freshener. Imagine getting in and inhaling that "new car kit" smell!
I still enjoy opening an old kit from my stash and just looking at it. The smell of the plastic is still there and yes, different manufacturers had different smells, just like real cars. It really brings back great memories. -Rich
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I started building in 1959 at age 8. I think the Johan 59 Dodge and Oldsmobile were my first. I still have a few of my original builds and they have never been altered in any way. Here are 3 of them.
The 62 Fairlane was purchased on our summer family trip home from Tennessee and I built it when we got home to Ma. I painted it with AMT lacquer spray and also used the same can to spray the 62 Chevy pickup my brother got on that trip. He was older but I was better at painting so he wanted me to do it.
The 60 Lincoln and 62 Rambler are a couple more of my original builds. As you can see, I wasn't painting the chrome trim in 1960.
-Rich
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Hugh, nice job on the Valiant. That shift lever is great! I love unusual looking cars and 4 doors so you got me on this one!
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Okay, here's another small scale model. How about a Hubley Tiny Toys 1960 Chevrolet pickup? This is a restoration I did. It's a rather crude model but built up it has a charm that has always made me like it. I built at least one in the early 60's. The white is just polished plastic. I didn't fill gaps, etc. I chose to make it a very simple build, just painting and detailing it. I decided not to restore the horse trailer at this time but may do it some day.
I've included photos of my factory sealed NOS kit. This one came with a horse trailer and horses but they also made it with a boat and trailer. I've read that these are about 1:60 scale. The kits don't come up too often but built-ups are not too hard to find.
Thanks for looking! -Rich
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Mike, I certainly wasn't expecting this but I really like it. It was a great idea and looks so realistic. All the added details make it a very interesting build. Super build quality and now I'm craving some grilled hotdogs!
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Doug, we all have room for improvement. These two models look great to me and also the others showing in your photos.
I really like 61 Pontiacs and have a 1:1 65 Mercury wagon so really appreciate your showing these.
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Hubley 1/24 1961 Ford Country Sedan restoration
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Thanks, I love these old Hubley Ford kits.