Ron Hamilton

work the windows Bill!!! work the windows!

I had it planned out since the kit was issued. The engine is the 440-4bbl out of the '71 Charger Kit. The Charger sacrificed its underhood area, chassis, and interior for this one.

MPC 1966 Pontiac Bonneville

THE BIG CAR CHALLENGE is one week away!!!

James Testor sent me a photo of a car, which was my inspiration. When I decided th build this one, I combined mine with the '71 Charger R/T Kit. I drilled out the molded in headlamps and added clear lenses. I detailed the kit wheels, and added a set of 60 series Polyglas GTs Here's the Charger interior tub, combinedwith the seats from the Road Runner Here it is all mocked up, ready for paint I painted it B-5 Blue, with a Bright Blue interior, Keith Marks' White Stripes, detail Master Hood Pins

1968 Barracuda Formula S Fastback, converted from a '69, using parts from a derelict '68 glue bomb. I'm leaning towards Turbine Bronze with the black side stripes and interior. 1968 GTO Hardtop, using chassis from MPC '69 442 The GTO will get a vinyl roof, and maybe a set of red lines on Rally I or Rally II wheels, instead of the 5-spoke/Polyglas GT combo. The color is up in the air, but it will be a '68 Pontiac hue, with a black vinyl roof, lower body pin stripes, and GTO letters..

The company went out of business I believe.

AMT 1974 Roadrunner. Kit combined with AMT '71 Charger R/T, MCW B-5 Blue Paint, Keith Marks' Decals, Detail Master Hood Pins, clear headlamps, and a lot of work Revell '63 Chevy Impala SS Convertible, converted to a convertible, using MCW Daytona Blue Paint, Replicas and Miniatures' '62 Chevy Convertible Boot, AMT ;63 Impala SS Wheelcovers, and a 409/400 V8/4-Speed combo from the AMT '62 Impala. Scripts are self adheisive from Auto Dynamics. Revell '67 Corvette Coupe, using Rainbow Marina Blue Lacquer, American 5-spokes and Blue Streaks from the Revell '32 Ford Coupe, L-88 engine, w/Detail Master Wiring, and Aluminum Disc Brakes w/ Replicas and Miniatures BrakeCalipers, Holley 780 Carb, and Wood Steering Wheel Rim, and Model Car World Photo-etch. Body work includes opening up the fender gills. Revell '66 Malibu Wagon, converted to Replica Stock, using parts from the Revell '66 El Camino, Parts Mastered by myself and Norm Veber for the Replicas and Miniatures '66 Malibu Conversion Kit, 327/300/Powerglide Engine From Replicas and Miniatures, Photoetch from Model Car Garage, Aztec Bronze Lacquer Paint from Model Car World, and inspiration from the '66 Chevelle Brochure. Revell '65 Malibu SS396 Converted into a convertible. Model Car Garage Photoetch, Monogram '65 Corvette Aluminum Wheels, Modelhaus '64 Tempest Convertible Boot, Rainbow Products' Black Lacquer.

This one started as a busted up promo. I have no before pictures, but here are the in progress photos. THe roof had busted "A" pillars, and a cracked windshield., and the body had numerous scuffs all over it. I used the windsheld frame from a Johan '68 Chrysler 300, as well as its floorboards to deepen the interior tub, and the seat frames to add further detail to the front seats.. I got new chrome (Front/rear Bumpers/wheelcovers), and a convertible boot and vacuumformed glass ('68 Chrysler) from the Modelhaus. I haven't decided on the color combination yet. I photographed a white on red one at Chryslers at Carlisle, but that color combination is not particularly striking to me.

I stripped the paint off this one, and put it in primer. I replaced the kit wheels with a set of "honeycomb" wheels on Goodyear "Polyglas" whitewall tires, and added a body side moulding ( I may remove it). I have a new steering wheel for it(Pontiac Custom sport wheel), and I plan to paint it a 1971 Pontiac color combination.

The pictures are self explanitory. It has been cleaned up, and I am ready to start on the bodywork.

I had a Modelhaus resin '68 Impala SS 427, which was cracked. I decided to combine it with the AMT '67 SS 427 for a more detailed chassis, and a better looking body. I still have to add the emblems and side marker lamps. I am thinking '68 Chevrolet Teal Blue body/interior, dog dishes/steelies on red lines.

While I like that Idea, I may go the replica stock route on this one, as I have seen these built only as street machines with big tires, and a slammed stance. Gotta be different.

This one was not a complete glue-bomb, but she was pretty dirty, and had some strange goo all over it, along with the customary broken windshield frame. I got it apart and it cleaned up nicely. It was missing the wheels and tires (I have a set from the '63 Lincoln Kit, which are the correct wheelcovers, and some Satco Firestone Deluxe Champion Half Whites), and I got a boot and headlamp panel from the Modelhaus. I'm currently doing the body prep for paint, as I have not decided on the color combo, but I plan to do this one replica stock.

I recently bought an unbuilt Revell '70 Mustang Grande' in order to do a triple black 428 Coupe, and this kit is horrible. The only thing I want to do with it is to use it as a guide to convert the Monogram/Revell '70 Boss 429/'69 Mach 1/'70 Boss 302 into a passable replica. I recently ordered a resin '69 Mustang coupe transkit from AFX 'n scale, which may save me some building time. I also have a AMT '69 and '70 Mach 1 fastback, I plan to do a little kitbashin' on to make an accurate replica. Planning out the cars takes a little time, but like you, I like realism in my replica stock builds.

A restoration from an original kit, painted with Testors' Black Lacquer.

The reason I put the BIG CAR CHALLENGE on the 3 Major Model Car Boards is quite simple. Some of us read all three, and then some of us has been turned off by the trolldumb (constant bickering about non-model related subjects, off color, dumb comments concerning some of the modelers) on one of the other boards. I enjoy all of the boards, and I don't want to see anyone who wants to post their photos of their builds to be left out of the fun, because they choose not to participate in one of the forums. Our community is shrinking, like it or not. I still enjoy building, even though my skills are declining, due to several physical malodies. One day I will reveret to building like I did when I was a little glue-bomber. But until that day happens, I'll still do the best I can. While there are some beautiful full sized Ford, Chevy, and Plymouth builds out there, those cars are not in the spirit of the contest. I will hold a challenge for those cars too on another date. Believe me, those who know me personally know I have quite a few of them in my collection, and they will be getting their time in the spotlight. I will be posting my Bigguns the weekend of November 23,24,25,26, 2006, on all three boards. This is supposed to be fun. 8) 8) 8) If I confused or my friends from around the world concerning the date of the Challenge, I apologize.

Now that's a BIG CAR!

But isn't a '77 Monaco an intermediate sized car? A shadow of it's former self? That's not a big car. :shock: :shock:

Any plastic, resin, die cast model kit or restored promo, built in a TASTEFUL manner. Suggested cars are BIG AMERICAN FULL SIZED PREMIUM CARS from the model years from 1957 to 1997: Cadillac: Series 62, Deville, Fleetwood, Brougham, Eldorado Pontiac: Bonneville, Grand Prix Buick: Electra 225, Invicta, Wildcat, Riviera Oldsmobile: 98, 88, Starfire, Jetstar I, Toronado Lincoln Continental Edsel Mercury: Park Lane, Marauder, Turnpike Cruiser, Montclair, Monterey, S55 Chrysler Imperial Chrysler: New Yorker, 300, Newport DeSoto Dodge: Monaco, Polara, Custom 880, Phoenix, Custom Royal Replica Stock or Custom If you noticed, there are no Chevies, Plymouths, Fords, AMC's, or Borgsward Isabellas are mentioned, as they are too much of a mainstream car, and not big or luxurious enough. There will be no trophies, or official recognition by the board, as this is not an official event. Just some nice clean fun. Show off your building style, and post them Thanksgiving weekend, 2006. Are you in, or are you out???

Looks to me that the top picture was the original '59 Buick Pattern, and the bottom picture being a custom pattern.

Welcome. Kewl Rod by the way.

I have a restorable '71 Formula, which is in line for a restoration. I plan on Red with White/Black interior, honeycombs on polyglas white letters, and maybe a better detailed chassis/underhood area, utilizing the AMT Camaro kit parts, and the Revell '68 Firebird driveline. I plan to get some good photos at GM at Carlisle next week.