SpeedAndViolence

Not to detract from your post, because I'm all about the 'it's the cheap way- but looks the part' route, but just out of curiosity, how many of you if you were judging a contest, would base their vote on whether the fittings are actually 'faceted'.. or not? Show of hands?

I actually purchased the items in the top photo, and they were much too wide. They were actually wider than the kit parts. I need something with a much narrower wheel track. If it means anything, even the steering arm from the Revell 68/69 Charger, will have to be modified, due too excessive toe-in.

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Hello all- I am currently working on the Revell-Mono 69 Dodge Coronet Super Bee. One of my goals for this build was to give it some nice rake, and wider tires all around. The width of the kits front K-member to the spindle locations, would not allow me to use another tire choice without modification. The outside of the tires were all the way up against the inside fenderwell, and would not allow for any steering movement at all. I have since narrowed the front tire track, and I'm attempting to rebuild the front suspension, but I have ran into the issue of not having adequate A-arms. For a size reference, the A-arms in the photo belong to a 58 Edsel Pacer kit. The straight pins in the photos are located in what will be the lower spindle pivot point. My issue is having decent looking A-arms with such a narrow wheel track. Is there a source for tubular 'performance' style upper and lower A-arms out there that does not require raiding another perfectly good kit? With prices these days, I can't afford to render another kit useless for 4 parts. I don't mind attempting to scratchbuild, but I would def need a good tutorial. Thanks for your input.

Fresh from the inbox as of 0548hrs CST: Spotmodel is back to shipping via UPS.

Working at a major commercial airport that often has transient military aviation traffic, I fail to understand the mentality of renting/purchasing a dwelling within 3 statute miles of an airport, that has been in operation since 1911 (respectively) and then complaining about jet noise. Bunch of Freedom Haters

Very nice!

That looks really good! I would be quite proud!

Gorgeous build Sir!

Awesome work man! Very cool!

Good stuff TC! Thanks for the heads up!

Thank you for sharing your build! Really nice work! I really want to build one of these kits, as the Cobra Daytona is my 'all time' personal favorite. Since the the historical 1:1 cars are a couple thousand bucks outside my budget, the Factory Five Type 65 is the go-to on my 'bucket list'. 😎 https://www.factoryfive.com/type-65-coupe/ Until that glorious day that I take delivery though, and unless Scale Motorsports (C'mon Matt! You know you wanna!) re-releases their kit, I'll be building one of these Gunze kits to satisfy that goal. Are there any other build notes you care to share?

@Monty - There's also the Gofer Racing sheet: https://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/gr-11065.htm

I would suggest starting with Tamiya tape to get a rough pattern of the inside, then grab a cheap tinfoil cake pan. I have never tried it myself, but I do agree with @espo, even the thinnest sheet plastic available currently, will not be flexible enough.

Done

That's fantastic. Thank you. And just to be clear, I assumed you lived here in the US at the time I posted that. I now stand corrected. The old saying about making assumptions, once again proves true in my case. Cheers!

Looking good!

I applaud your tenacity. Had it been me, It would have been fed to the trash compactor after the gouges by the clamps.

Revell 1/24 Pro Touring 69 Dodge Coronet Super Bee. Pegasus wheels with modified parts box tires to accommodate 19in and 23in wheels. Lots of mods in progress to replicate current pro-touring trends: Forced air induction is the prerequisite. 440 or Modern crate? Mini-tubbed IFS with coilovers, with 4-link rear w/ (possibly) cantilever coilovers. Replicate aftermarket 'Chassis stiffening kit' with plastic strip/rod Adding vinyl top Carbon Fiber accents in the interior w/ scratchbuilt center console. Scratchbuilt rollcage Custom mixed Electric 'Lemon Twist' Pearl lacquer, with black Bumble Bee stripe, Black Vinyl top, and Black/Pewter Carbon Fiber hood. Additional items likely....

Yeah.... That is seriously cool...

Right?! I had to re-read it several times. I was caught off guard. I expressed my dismay, but it sounded like he had made his mind up months, if not years, ago.

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Ok... here's my dumb question of the day... Lately, I've been noticing that several NNL's are ceasing to exist. I've never lived within a day's drive of a NNL to my knowledge, because they all seem to be confined to the east and west coast's. I live in the central US. Why are there so many of the NNL's ending? I have a hard time believing it would be due to attendance.

Today, while chatting about my order, he told me that I am his last customer.

Im interested in shirts as well. Regarding magazines getting published... Im a former avid hobby shop newsstand buyer of the magazine. Now that I no longer have a good hobby shop nearby, online through a vendor is my only option. I have thought about getting a subscription, but I must say that the "When is the next issue going to be published?" type comment's seem to come up regularly, and really have me thinking twice about committing to spending money for something I tend to expect to get regularly. Is this something that will be addressed soon? I understand Gregg can only do so much, and from what I understand, life has chosen his priorities for him, so I get it. I guess I'm just saying that I really, *REALLY* want to support MCM. But I need something more than what appears to be a haphazard publishing schedule. Your thoughts?