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It looks like a section was taken out of the bed ahead of and behind the rear wheels, with the rear axle moved forward on the truck in your photo. It doesn't appear to be a stock wheelbase, or an unmodified bed. The front axle appears to have been moved forward as well, probably with a custom chassis where they mocked up the front axle in the desired position, and shortened the bed/relocated the rear fenders to suit the new wheelbase. Yes, Ole Heavy is chopped, and it looks like front and rear fenders wells have been reshaped.

https://www.etrainshop.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jpeonmkok ^^ I have gone through a number of these over the years They are readily available in shops dealing with model trains. Very sharp when new, last a good amount of time.

Artfully done, capturing what amounts to a young girl's dream Prius. In that context, it is very nicely finished and built.

I am glad you brought this one across the finish line! Excellent workmanship, color choices- looks like a survivor built in that era brought out to see the light of day once again (which I suppose it is). Always a pleasure to see your older builds, even when recently finished off. Thanks for sharing it. That black & orange Deuce looks familiar too. I was a very big fan of your column in Street Rodder, which led me to SAE and Model Cars magazines (among others). Many an inspiration came from those pages.

That piping might be something you could represent with stretched styrene sprue- glues easily with liquid cement, and will take and hold paint just like kit parts. Holding a larger piece of sprue in the flame and rotating it should get you more than enough material to go around in one try.

That is an artist's rendering- could be a Cragar, could be a Hurst...hard to say, as the wheel isn't particularly well-rendered. What is in the box would show better (and if you're lucky, someone here might have one in the box)

I have gone through many, many drill bits over the years. I have the X-Acto round drill index with the clear plastic cover. Even when new, the bits of various sizes have varying degrees of quality- some prone to breaking, or not cutting that well. I have replaced some of them with no-name bits, mostly with poorer quality still. I have had good luck with Walter brand bits in standard replacement sizes- available online, or well-stocked hobby shops that sell model trains. They cut well, stay sharp, and don't seem as prone to breakage as other brands. I believe part of it to be related to heat treating. They are available in packs sorted by size, 2 or more per pack.

Yes, I noticed. The one my brother built was sitting on widened ralleys. Out came the inline 6 and in went a warmed up 350. That photo (not of his car) takes me back.

My brother bought a Nova from the neighbours many years ago in this colour: Your chosen paint is certainly in the ball park.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostyle_wheel Having had a set of 4 lug Rostyles for my MGB back in the day, I knew what you are referring to. Most North American members may not be familiar with the name, but will certainly know the 5 lug version of the wheel as-sold on this side of the pond.

If you have to use photo etch in small pieces and need to get it to take a certain shape (and hold it), annealing it in a flame will help. Polishing the annealed metal will bring back it's sheen.

^^ That looks really effective- excellent final results.

This is coming together very well, and your build looks very slick- it belies all the prep work that has gone into it. Look forward to watching this come together.

That is turning out to be a great looking Machine! As an American Motors owner and quiet fan, I always thought many of their products were under-appreciated. Maybe if they turned them out looking more like your version, they would have sold like hot cakes

It is nice to see your skills come along. That is a great looking Buick- great job on this one.

I would love to see some tutorials on how you get those paint jobs- you do excellent paint work, and anything you are willing to share would offer value for your fellow modellers/forum members.

After following along on your WIP, I can't say I am surprised at how nicely you turned this one out. Beautiful paint, color combos, and outstanding attention to detail. Your work in general is a great example of making each part "a model within a model."

Wow. Just wow.

Well said. That is a nice looking build, in a manner that doesn't get done very often. If a 1:25th scale Bonnie & Clyde happen along, that thing is gone- hope you have secure parking!

Agreed- that has given you a stunning finish. In spite of the intricacies of the MFH kit, it looks like you are taming it

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Drawing-Illustration/Markers/Molotow-Liquid-Chrome-Marker/p/LC101225 Lots of videos on youtube, using the ink straight out of the markers, or airbrushing the ink decanted from a marker (or better yet, poured from one of the refills available).

Yes, a short shot. For what it is worth, I have found short shots in kits from MPC (before being absorbed into AMT), AMT, Revell over the years. I haven't purchased enough from Tamiya to say if their kits sometimes exhibit the issue, but suspect they have higher Quality Control, more checks & balances before the kits are packed. I only have a couple of Moebius kits, and on initial inspection didn't find any issues.

Those turned out very nice.

I have a project in mind for it also. Maybe a few. It sure does look good on a period Model A build.