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I added a link to this build for better pics

It was a giveaway at the auto show like the mustangs were. this one is due in June the 2011 is due in February .

You should use regular foil it is easy to work with, I put two part epoxy on the back of the door for strength . http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28615&hl=%2Bnissan+%2Bbeater

if you are sticking to an airbrush and waterbased paints a simple cardboard box seems easier . as long as you don't go crazy and paint for hours at a time .

Nice ! Looks like a lot of years of fun.

I also feel they are just a little over priced , if they were closer to $10.00 I'd have more of them .

Does the multi- maverick have any parts you could use ? I think it was a recent re-release , but I still think the AMT 66 nova is a "new kit" .

the description says there will be a resin kit eventually .

where do you get all those wonderful tools?

This looks really cool! Any updates?

Horrendous by all accounts.

PBS has a show called "Mystery Cars" which also highlighted these trucks

I think someone else was working on one here recently , they were going to render it in 3d printing then cast in resin but it sounded very cost prohibitive .

I was thinking the same thing , also the soldering and brazing and maybe the measuring one . I bet the setting up a workshop has some good stuff .

I thought they looked interesting I just was wondering where to start.

Is anyone familiar with this series of books ? I saw one about photoetching and then discovered there are 40 + books in the series which cover all kinds of home workshop techniques .Just wondering If they are worth hunting down and which ones might be of particular interest to plastic automotive builders.

I'd cut the cab right behind the door first then the back cab wall . If you have the patience don't cut straight across the roof but cut out a tab so you have more gluing surface and rigidity also I would recommend using acrylic fingernail filler (located in the nail polish section) for the adhesive this stuff dries hard and strong perfect for this type of work. Once the cab is done figure out where to cut the interior tub then the chassis. for cutting the body I'd use the back of an xacto blade takes a long time but worth the effort . the interior and chassis you can use a saw because the cuts won't be that visible .

man maybe I should have thought harder those are all rock solid ^^^^^

Revell 32 ford with stock parts not to build it stock but to build earlier hot rods Monogram 40 ford pickup with stock parts or original release parts any pickup with new 4x4 suspension and or off road wheels any kit that includes those fun little non automotive items like dirt bikes ,tools , figures , bicycles etc.

I mean, honestly there are several mini bikes available in kits that can be found for reasonable money . Monograms Vandal has one and it is currently available. I'd like to see you finish scratch building this mini bike but don't do it with intent to sell just build it for yourself .

Cool truck . washes are a great technique , sometimes black isn't always the way to go . You can also darken the body color or lighten depending on the situation . not saying this would be the case here but just try it out . I like this model it builds up great another technique to try on this one would be to sand the back of the grille to open up the teeth .

I think I saw one of these back in '85 in front of the twin pines mall . It was like 1 a.m.

what he said ^

What's not to like .

That is a really cool effect.