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You will not be disappointed!!!!!
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'60's AMC straight sixes
Ron Hamilton replied to MrObsessive's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
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Brandon, I like the Idea of the Model you are going to do. I have both the Monogram '71 Plymouth Satellite, which is actually a Road Runner without the graphics, and a MPC '71 Road Runner. Missing Link does the full Wheel Covers in the Photo of the real Car. I have to get them and the Hart's Parts resin hood to do this. Thanks for the posting!!!!
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Congratulations!!!! Your work is impeccable, and any award is well deserved. I would have voted for it.
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Last night, I did a little work to the 300H Convertible. I went to work on the disassembly, evaluation, and clean up of the model. I went to remove the windshield from the frame, and the frame broke off on the right side from the car, leaving only the left side "A" pillar and vent window. Fortunately, I had a replacement from the Modelhaus, so I installed the frame. While the interior was in decent shape, there was too much glue residue on the seats where the original builder used too much glue, and it oozed out on both sides of the belts. Rather than removing the belts and trying to clean up the seats, I opted to use the Modelhaus '62 Chrysler 300H interior tub, since I can display the model as an open car. The windshield came out without cracking, but it had a few spots of glue residue on it, so I sanded it, and polished it out to the best of my ability. More than likely I am going t use it. I cleaned up most of the glue residue from the body, and polished it out I still have to fix a couple of sinks in the body and detail the underhood area before I shoot the primer coat. I took Steve Guthmiller's suggestion on the up-top, shortening it lengthwise, and cutting down the sail panels. I still have to make the front trim, the molding with the snap detail at the base of the top, and improve the fit. l. Since I plan to display the car with the top, or the boot, the molding at the base will be attached to the top. It looks like so far, so good. I am going to replace the tires with some pin-whites form my tire stash, and I am going to use either a set of Chrysler 300H wheel covers, or a set of Kelsey-Hayes Chrysler wire wheels from my Modelhaus parts stash. I have to do some further clean-up and detailing to the under hood, engine and chassis before primer and paint. Of course, any comments, and suggestions are always welcome.
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Nice work. I have a Maverick and a Comet I would like to do the same thing to.
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Thank you. I plan to start taking it apart this afternoon after I cut the lawn on "The Ponderosa".
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Thank you Bill. The Newport cleaned up nicely, and I have everything to get started on it. I may start on the 300H tomorrow, so I can see what I have to do to it to make it look half as good as Steve's car. I have a forlorn 300 Hardtop that may become the third part of the triad. I bought a Modelhaus resin 300H interior, windshield frame and boot to convert that car into a convertible. Depending on how this one comes apart is going to determine how the convertible works out. I wonder if the up-top from the 300H will fit the Newport? We will soon see.
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Yes it was. Couldn't you see how giddy I was?
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Over he past year, after looking at Steve Guthmiller's gorgeous 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible build. I wanted to do one of these myself. At the time Steve did his build, I had in my possession a Revell '62 Chrysler Newport Convertible. It was a little worse for wear, but it cleaned up nicely, and I have everything so I can put it in primer and re-build it. However, the JoHan 1962 Chrysler 300H Convertible is the Holy Grail when it comes to these cars, so I sought one out. I checked EBAY from time to time, but to be perfectly honest, I either was out bid on one, or couldn't afford it. Last Saturday, my club (MAMA) had an NNL, and fortunately my "used model car dealer" had in his possession a re-buildable JoHan '62 300H. It's a little crusty, but everything you see is there, and the chrome is freshly re-plated (Thanks Matt!!!!). I have some wheel covers, a resin windshield frame, and some Modelhaus Vacuumformed glass, in the event that I am not able to save the original parts. The new plan is to do both of them as brothers in the same garage. The Newport as the daily driver in Black, with the Red Interior, and the 300H as the "Special Car" in Black with the Saddle Interior. Both will be period cars, but not necessarily Replica Stock. I have a Cross-Ram that can go on the Newport for a little flavor, but the 300 will keep its 413 with the in-line Carbs. I hope to start cleaning up the 300H this week. I have a couple of Lincoln Continentals to be done ahead of these. Looks like I am going to have a busy summer.
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1963 Porsche 356 Carrera------Update! 5/22/17
Ron Hamilton replied to MrObsessive's topic in WIP: Model Cars
So that's where you were Saturday. I missed your appearance at the NNL, but I was able to score a few things. Pretty good show, and believe it or not. someone called me Bill. I took it as a compliment, but told him you now weigh about half as much as me now. I love those 356 Porsches, and the one you are doing is pretty nice. I am in the same boat with a 911 Cabriolet I built several decades ago. I would like to preserve the paint, but I think I have to strip and re-paint the car. -
Why Glue Bombs ?
Ron Hamilton replied to D. Battista's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I just bought my latest "bomb" on the 'Bay. A 1966 Rambler American 2 door hardtop. I got it cheap, and it was unpainted, has a mis-built 6-banger, and all of the scripts are there. It is missing the hood, wheelcovers, wheels tires and axles, and front and rear ends, which I have. I'll post it when I get it in my hands. A Zona Blade and a grinder bit in my Dremel, an x-acto knife and mini saw will be my best friends on this one along with a little putty. Depending on how it comes apart is going to determine whether or not I sacrifice an S/C Rambler kit for this one. The window glass is pretty hard to find on these.99% of the time, the glass has been glue-welded into the car. I have one already, and all I wanted this one for was some parts, but this one is better off than the one I have, so I may convert it to a 2-door post sedan. -
The resin I have is better than the kit piece. The lower moldings have been removed, the taillamps, which are moulded in, are correct, and the interior has been converted to the correct 300 Deluxe style. It is very clean and crisp. I am very happy with the purchase.
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That one brings back memories. The very first 1964 new car I remember seeing as a kid was a 1964 Plymouth Savoy Taxicab. The local Chrysler Plymouth Dealership was 2 blocks from my school, so the next day I went down to take a look on the storage lot, as the actual introduction day was about a week away. After seeing your fantastic work, I may do one up as a cab. Thanks for posting your excellent work.
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You are welcome Eric. I am still trying to figure out how I am going to do mine. I have two of the "countdown" issues of this kit, which I may turn into a '68, using the parts from the Modelhaus, and the Model Car Garage '68 El Camino Photoetch, and a scratchbuilt interior upgrade, using parts from the '68 El Camino, and scratchbuilding the rear seat and side panels. I have a few '69 Chevelle SS396 kits and the Model Car Garage Photo-etch set. One of them is going to be built as a Malibu 2 Door hardtop, and I have an excellent Shawn Carpenter Resin 2 Door Post Coupe, which can be built as a 300 Deluxe, or an ultra rare SS396 2 Door Sedan. One of my unbuilt '68 El Caminos is going to be updated to a '69 SS396 El Camino. I have my work cut out for me. The 1969 SS396 is one of my favorite Chevrolets.
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I love it!!!!!
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Thank you! I only wish that I had a picture of the actual part. Kevin Lutz should be able to show you a picture of the lamps, which I believe has the rear bumper too.
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My first major kitbash..... '71/'73 Chargers
Ron Hamilton replied to JollySipper's topic in WIP: Model Cars
To me, for what I will do with it, the Dirty Donnie version costs too much, and is moulded in Orange, which is a deal breaker for me. I agree with you, it does have a nice set of decals. I have built two '71 Chargers so far. -
1977 Dodge Monaco/Crestwood wagon.
Ron Hamilton replied to om617's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
If the caster doing this one is who I think it is, the product will be of high quality, and will be an easy sell. I have never seen the W11 full wheel covers in a kit, but I have seen, and have a couple of sets of the W24 Road Wheels. The wonderful thing about 3d printing, just about anything is possible. -
Missing link resin has a set of correct '69 SS396 tail lamps in their line I bought a couple of sets of them for my next '69 SS396 builds.
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Rapid Transit System " paint code cuda "
Ron Hamilton replied to dragmodels44's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Wonderful work Steve!!!! I have an original '70 Plymouth Brochure in my collection with the Multi-Color 'Cuda in it. -
To me, one of the main things about applying either the Motolow Pen or Bare Metal is the underlying paint has to be smooth with NO orange peel. I use a pointed cotton Makeup applicator, or a pointed stick to burnish the foil, and I never apply Bare Metal Foil before I polish the paint. I have used the Motolow pen on smooth styrene and resin with very good results.
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