DJMar

This is cool. The AMT '56 is one of my "love it/hate it" kits because of those doors, but I think you've done the sensible thing in gluing them shut! What are you thinking about colors?

Cool! Makes you wish the BOP guys had their own versions of the El Camino.

Great color combo on the '55! Sweet build of that "oldie but goodie". Is the maroon '56 in your last pic the old Monogram kit?

That's certainly a different finish!

Sweet! That's a great color for this one. Also, I dig the chassis detailing and exhaust weathering. What material are you using behind the tail lights? I have a soft spot for these Tuner Series kits and keep wishing that Revell would reissue them.

It's a great article BUT the talented Mr. Hartman started with the AMT '32 Ford 5W and did all the body mods needed to correct the inaccuracies of that kit. However, the engine, frame, exhaust, etc., mods that he showed are screen accurate and could certainly be used for reference. He did use a lot of kits/parts that are long out of production,though. For the uninitiated but interested, here's an informative (but kind of rambling) video on the differences between the two...

I believe it was a JoHan 1963 Olds Starfire, when I was 8 or 9. I remember following that up with a handful of their '68 Fury "Police Pursuit Vehicle" kits, because I had to build one from each department. I think I still have some bits and pieces from those kits in the parts box.

What a looker! Sweet paint & color combo. Nice work on all that chrome trim, too. I'm really glad R2 decided to re-release this kit, it's a really good one.

Good call. This is probably a much, much better starting point, as the '05 Escalade is built on the GMT800 platform. It's not exactly right for a '98 Silverado, but it's pretty darn close. At least it would provide most of the major parts and save a lot of scratchbuilding. Totally forgot about this kit.

This is really cool. I dig it!

This is the chassis of the AMT '96 Tahoe. It's not that detailed, being molded in one piece, but it gives you an idea of what's under there. There's a LOT to scratchbuild - upper & lower control arms, spindles, front differential, skidplate, axles, front driveshaft, torsion bars & mounts, new transmission crossmember, transfer case, etc.. AFAIK, no manufacturer has ever kitted the GMT400 4x4 chassis in a full detail kit. If you're going for accuracy, you might think about adapting the Tahoe chassis to your build and leaving it a curbside.

Yeah, this is a tough one. The B/M kit will get you the spoilers you need, and the standard Z will get you the hood. I don't think anyone is 3D printing or resin casting any of these exact parts. I thought Hart's Parts had the flat hood, but it isn't listed on their website. I hate to mention the parts sellers on eBay, but you might be able to get a hood from there if you don't mind paying the price. You'd still have to snag the B/M kit.

Yes, Jay's Resin Wheels on eBay has these for under $20 (USD). He's got them in 20" and 26", but they're close to what you want and they're inexpensive. You might contact him through eBay and ask if he'll print a set at 24", it couldn't hurt to ask.

That is very, very cool.

Looks great! The weathering is spot on. Regarding the black trim - it was a constant battle on my '99 to keep it looking somewhat decent. Almost all of it would go chalky in the sun, with the worst being the wiper arms and side mirrors. This pic of the red Mustang pretty much sums it up.

I did a quick screen grab and it does look like the tubbed rear chassis from the PS kits. But there is also what appears to be a full width axle in the parts tree, so...?

Nice work on this brandy brand new kit! I dig the color combo, the sparkly black and silver look sweet. (Off I go, searching for a can of Diamond Dust in the paint stash.)

I second this, we really need the Splash back in the rotation.

Thanks, good to know. Also, I agree that this is a really fun kit, it builds up well even with the small issues. I have a few in the stash already so I probably won't get one, but I really dig the new decal sheet.

She's an absolute beauty! The color scheme is perfect. As usual, I dig the LED lighting, and that surfboard is a great touch. Also, you work fast. I'm still sanding mold lines on mine.

Oh, the memories! My first was a 1973 VW Super Beetle. Orange with a black interior. It was passed down to me from my aunt, who got it off the dealer's lot. It was bone stock until I got my hands on it. I think I bought everything I could for it from the J.C.Whitney catalog, including - but not limited to - new AM/FM radio, a dash mounted rotating fan, exhaust tips, mirrored window tint, seat covers, headlight eyebrows, a necker knob (not legal in my area) and the ever popular rear deck engine louvers. Oh, and we can't forget the fake German control labels that were printed with silly things like "Das Glimmerblinken". Fun car, easy on gas & maintenance. It ignited my love for air cooled VWs. With studded snow tires, that darn thing went everywhere in the winter too, although I was frozen like a block of ice inside. Good times. Unfortunately, we lost all our family photos from that time period during a flood at my mom's house. There was no cloud backup for pics back then. I found this image online, and it's pretty darn close to how it looked stock, including the front bumper guards (which I kept). I wish y'all could see it in all its pimped out glory, but use your imagination.

Well there goes the "collector's value" of all the '68 El Camino street machine kits I have in the stash! 🤣 I wonder if they fixed the sink marks in the b-pillars/sail panels of this one? I'm chuffed to see the GTX , because I built the last one I had about 25 years ago.

It's cool to see this one back under construction. I like the work on the cage. I can only imagine how much time you spent sanding down mold lines!

Maisto made a 1:24 diescast Wrangler Unlimited 4 door, but AFAIK, there is no kit of this vehicle in plastic.

I've been on a kick with 90s trucks lately, so yeah...I'll get at least one of them.