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Cool one, Dean! Great door art too. It looks perfect.
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scale surfboards, where?
Matt T. replied to crispy's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Chris, PM me your address and I'll send out two longboards from the '31 Sedan kit. I have plenty of those to spare. Matt -
Begining to look like a car: Entering the home stretch
Matt T. replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Looks great! I love the Z06 in that yellow. I just read a co-worker's August issue of Automobile (with the Mercedes gullwing concept on the cover) and they have a yellow 2008 "Z07" in there on pg. 56. It's a proposed limited production Vette and basically looks like the yellow C6-R without the rear wing. It's mentioned that within GM the code names for the Z07 are "Blue Devil" & "Sting Ray". -
At Monoped's request, photos of all the kit contents are here: http://public.fotki.com/FiveTs/my_model_ca...1966_cobra_427/ It appears that the Baldwin Cobra IS the Street Cobra, with the deletion of the flat hood & wire wheels and the addition of shorty side pipes, a rollbar hoop, and drag slicks. The chrome plating is great. I think I'll build my version with the shorty pipes and hardtop. I've read that the tires in the recent S/C issues are improved. Is it worth picking up the latest issue for the tires?
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Simon, I'm enjoying your progress pictures of this build. You do very nice work!
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First attempt at emblem foil before primer *PIC*
Matt T. replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That works! California Azzurro is my favorite non-red Ferrari color. Looking forward to seeing it on your 308. -
(Nearly) Completed 1962 Willys Jeep PU replica
Matt T. replied to Zoom Zoom's topic in WIP: Model Cars
:shock: I agree with Walt. Mr. Downie, you are a craftsman, sir! -
W.I.P. - '57 Ford convertible mild custom
Matt T. replied to Lyle Willits's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Sa-weet! 8) -
Nice one, Andy! No clear? Wow, that's some great paint slingin'! :shock: Great idea on the radiator hoses. Taillights are sweet too. I like it a lot! Gotta get going on my '40 now...
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Thanks Brian. I'm thinking the Baldwin kit might be the street kit with Halibrands, short pipes, scooped hood, and drag slicks as optional parts. I found this internet modeler link via google http://www.internetmodeler.com/2001/july/cars/rm_cobra.htm It shows the Baldwin built up with street bumpers, 2x4 intake, Cobra valve covers, and long side pipes. The chrome on the front bumper and side pipes looks nice. I have a lead on a Baldwin kit at the LHS, so I'll swing by tonight and pick it up. Thanks again!
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WIP - pickups
Matt T. replied to Matt T.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Lee - you're right. I just "photo-chopped" that image on my PC and the shorter bed is better. And Tom's pics prove it! Tom - thanks for those! I was planning the same wheelcovers too - Fiestas. I have a can of Pactra RC car "Grape Pearl" reserved for the '34... -
WIP - pickups
Matt T. replied to Matt T.'s topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Thanks guys! Marc, I prefer a '50s/early '60s look, so the "Little '50" will have whitewalls and steelies or full wheelcovers, most likely. Andy, color plan is Tamiya Lt. Pearl Green with a black shop logo script on the doors. -
With the heat and hum-ditty here lately, I've been avoiding paint work. Been hackin' on these two pickups though. The '50 Ford uses the Reps & Mins chopped cab (master by Lyle) and smoothed hood and is channeled and sectioned all over. Channeled 4in, bed shortened 10in, rear fenders shortened 3in and moved back... The '34 is channeled and sectioned in the cab, bed channeled to the rails. I still have to chop it 4in... Thanks for lQQkin'. Stay cool!
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WOW. :shock: You are the "Scale TruFlame Master!" Very nice paint work.
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NICE! I espcially like the subtle custom hood scoop and engine induction choice. Great color combo too!
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That yellow looks great on the Z06! Beautiful polish work. I always enjoyed watching your builds progress, glad to see them here now.
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Lookin' good, Walt! If you want, how about Radir mags up front and steelies/slicks out back? A weekend racer. Either way, it's gonna be tough lookin! ps - I can't make it out to 'Cuse this weekend.
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Finished: Fireball Roberts Young Ford 1963 Ford Galaxie
Matt T. replied to Billy Kingsley's topic in NASCAR
That looks great, Billy! I like the old roundy-round cars. -
Great chop! Thanks for the step-by-step tutorial. And yes, it does look better!
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I like them all!
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Need some paint help.....
Matt T. replied to Len Geisler's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Len, maybe the Tamiya is hotter than Testors? I know the Testors lacquer system is two part - color & clear - for all their colors. I've read that if you don't seal the color with clear it may remain slightly tacky. Since Tamiya cures and polishes well without clear, maybe it's hotter. Your experience sure sounds like it is. Either way, thanks for the heads-up!