ncbuckeye67

That is a super clean build! Your paint is flawless.

That is a beautiful build, your color combination is amazing! I really love that pearl green.

Looking good! It looks like there's some flash on the driver's side fender, near the firewall. Try trimming with an exacto blade or sanding it. Maybe check the underside of the hood on that same side as well.

That's pretty bada**!

That's beautiful! Those two shades of blue look great together.

Beautiful build! I love that silver, I use it quite often. That interior is absolutely gorgeous, wow!

Very cool! I really love the color, it looks like a factory option. I like this kit so much, I picked up a 2nd one.

That's beautiful! I love the 80's Porsches!

PM sent. I wouldn't mind having the 71 T-Bird, as well.

That is stunning! I see your point and agree 100% with you on that, especially when a kit has been produced by more than one manufacturer. Some get the body proportions more accurate, while others have more detailed interiors or engine compartments. By combining the best features of the same kit from different manufacturers, you can create a visual masterpiece. It doesn't even have to be the same make and model, to take the best features from. This is what separates an assembler from a builder.

Yeah, I see your point, Lol.

Thanks for such a detailed response. It's so interesting how different everyone's technique is, when it comes to rusty & crusty.

That's some awesome weathering, and paint work. The amount of detail you added is incredible!

Yeah, definitely not a misdemeanor. Lol.

Yeah, most definitely! My 78 Monte Carlo suffered that fate, thanks to the northern Ohio winter weather.

Thank you Bill! Growing up in northern Ohio, I saw lots of this. The dash was super easy, just some scribe marks after painting.

Thanks David! I need to learn some interior weathering tricks, without going too crazy, Lol. This was my 1st attempt, so duct tape, a blanket and a little "grime" was the best thing I could think of at the time.

Thank you! I resisted doing this for so long, because I grew up in northern Ohio, and saw cars like this (especially my beloved 78 Monte Carlo). But I'm beginning to see the fun in not having to worry about the perfect paint job. I would love to hear more about your process. I bought some AK "rust deposits" acrylic, and used embossing powder (plus a Tamiya weathering kit). I also read about putting steel wool in vinegar, to make your own rust deposits. Yes I tried it, and it looks pretty good!

I was referring to the shallow interior detail, and crappy promo type chassis (like the 67 GTO)

That's good information. Thanks for sharing this. So the entire roof structure is taller, or does it have a bit of a downward slope towards the back?

"Three Inches Under" on Etsy has retro emergency resin parts. A lot of his stuff is resin copies of the old Johan accessories (like the gurney from the ambulance kit, and hearse pieces parts).

Especially most of the old "Hot Rod" Series of kits...

Only 40 year old MPC kits are available

That's a good idea. I hope the $$ isn't too high.

That ia a beautiful old truck! Your two-tone looks great.