Car Crazy 81

Heres some updates on the Vette the red paint i laid on her i wasnt happy with it so i stripped off the red paint and something gave me a idea to modify the Vette into a 63 Stingray. The rear window is gonna be from a AMT 63 Vette and also the fender vents also from the same kit. I talked with other fellow modelers and they told me "Thats gonna be a lot of surgery on that kit youl'l be better off buying a Revell 63 Vette" which is a snap kit. So what ya'll think.

Heres a teaser pic of a Angila that im tinkering with still deciding how im gonna build it i just wanna show everybody the Angila i'll be working on it later on once i get the courage to decide how i wanna build it. Any Suggestions & Ideas that would be appreciated.

Heres another project that i bought from a vendor at a model contest for 8 bucks. This project is replacing my 50 Ford Kustom that fell off my shelf and went SPLAT! the remaining parts from the 50 Ford is going on this rod. Its gonna be a bear trying to fit that Revell Caddy engine in there. Im contemplating on going with a Buick Nailhead engine i'll let ya'll know whats going under the hood.

Try letting the body soak in 91% alcohol overnight if that doesnt work let it sit for a few days if the alcohol isnt working like it should soak it in brake fluid for a few days.

91% Isopropyl Alcohol only works on Lacquer, Acrylic & Pre-Painted Kits. If the paint is an enamel or oil based paint use Purple Power or Castrol Super Clean. I wish i would of have mentioned this sooner. If the alcohol roughed up the paint use the CSC or PP. If that doesnt work use Brake Fluid.

Fujimi Lover- What kind of paint you used on your project. If the paint is a Lacquer paint try using 91% Isopropyl Alcohol talk about works great and 20 minutes later you have yourself a new model again it also works on stripping those AMT pre-painted kits not only that its a lot safer than oven cleaner. I use Purple Power for stripping Enamel paints & 91% Isopropyl for Pre-Painted kits & Dupli-Color paints.

Beefheart22- I used Krylon "Farm & Implement" Old Equipment Yellow and Colorplace Flat Black. And to separate the yellow & black i used thin pinstriping so the lines wont show.

I wanted to let everyone know that Eleanor won 3rd place at the Great South Tigerfest Scale Model Contest on Saturday that was in Kenner, Louisiana. I could of done better with Eleanor but it was better than nothing.

I wanted to let everyone know that the "Fast Times At Ridgemont High" Camaro won 2nd place at the Great South Tigerfest Scale Model Contest that was in Kenner, Louisiana on Saturday.

Heres a teaser pic thats in the works i just wanted to show ya'll when i came across the body this morning something clicked i figured why not make a GTO wagon but in a 2 door form ya know something different.

Im finally getting this sled finished after being on the shelf collecting dust since June of last year the reason why im finishing it so it can be entered in a model contest on saturday so im on a tight schedule. The paint is gonna be in primer for the time being with leapard print interior.

I managed to get Eleanor finished in time for a model contest thats on saturday. Im relieved thats she finished shes gonna be stealing the spotlight.

Thats a great idea you came up with, Lyle it looks great now you have my gears turning. Now im gonna have to buy me a Black Widow 57 Chevy and a AMT 57 Chevy and put 2 and 2 together and build the car from the movie "Hollywood Knights" and also known as "Project X". I seen all of your builds and theyre flawless.

Heres another project that i just got started on which i got in a trade im building this one like it came off the showroom floor. After seeing forum member Mr.Obsessive's 64 GTO which gave me the inspiration to build this one which im gonna take awhile on this one since i have so many other builds to complete.

Heres a later project that im starting on i been wanting to do this one since i seen the movie. Its Wooderson's 70 Chevelle SS from the 1993 movie "Dazed & Confused".

Eleanor finally has paint on her for the 4th and last time. The most tedious part was painting the black striping i was getting nervous painting the stripes but it was a sigh of relief when it came out nice. I ougha have this one finished by thursday because of the model contest thats on saturday which i'll be entering Eleanor and three other models. Wish me luck, guys.

I just painted the buggy yesterday since it was a nice, hot day its painted Dupli-Color Bahama Blue with a Silver Basecoat and i also carpeted the interior with fake felt that i bought at Michael's. This one is gonna be in the Under Glass section pretty soon its unreal that im building this project so quick i guess they dont have many parts to start out with.

I just dug this old kit out of the box over the weekend i figure i finish this one in time for a model contest thats next week on the 28th so this is gonna be a quick build. This kit is a old MPC Barris T Buggy. The wheels im using on this one is from a Arii 73 Challenger kit that i got in a trade. What ya'll think.

I got the hood from Motor City Resin Casters talk about great quality parts. Thanks Jeff Ballard for making this great piece i sure will order from him again. I had to fix a few issues such as : sanding the top of the engine bay so the hood can sit flat and the kits cowl had to be removed so im gonna fabricate one from sheet styrene. I finally have the dash finished talk about a pain to modify i used the face from a AMT 73 Cougar kit which is about the closest to the stock piece.

I just laid some paint on the Charger its painted Dupli-Color Medium Green Metallic its pretty close to the factory F5 Green. I got the engine bay glued in place all thats left is put the Hemi in place. Next up modifying the interior tub from a 69 GTX.

I got the engine completed and in place. I painted the engine with Dupli-Color "Engine Enamel" Pontiac Blue which is the closest color i had to match the factory Mopar Turquoise Blue.

Dave- Thanks for the correction i corrected the problem im just getting started i thought it was a 65 at first i had no clue that Revell made 66 Fastbacks.

The Blue Paint Thats On The Mustang Isnt Staying On There Thats How I Got The Model I Got It In A Trade Yesterday The Body And The Other Pieces That Were Painted Is Soaking In Purple Power As We Speak.

Im at it again with these movie cars this one is from the movie "American Gangster". Detective Trupa drove this one. The sad part is Frank Lucas has this Pony blown up into smithereens.

The Vette has some paint on it. Its painted Dupli-Color "Engine Enamel" Universal Red with a Dupli-Color Silver Metallic basecoat to brighten up the red. She close to being finished. I still need to get the hood painted but thats no biggie.