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Was in my building and dug out 2 48 Fords I was working on 10? Years ago. Going to try to finish them. Edit: adding pic. The Carson top car is on an AMT 49 Merc frame. It's the conv kit and I think the top was in that kit? I made the skirts, which seemed like a good idea at the time, but not so much now, but they are firmly glued in place, so they will stay. I have parts of a 5.0 HO ford engine I would like to use but will have to find the rest of the parts. The other car is straight out of the box so far. Why didn't I finish these back then?

I've about decided this would be too much for my desire and skill set. It's a funky race car though. It's "real", that's for sure. And they actually have 2 of them, the white one and an orange one. Just don't think I'm really up to the challenge. Here's a link to the race team https://racehuggins.com/pinkiesout/

I have this one somewhere. It was at my office. When i left there, everything got boxed up and put away when I got home. It will turn up someday. Lol. It's a nice model. I think I removed one set of stripes?

Says 1/32 on the bottom. I haven't compared them to my GT40 scalextrics.

Probably. This looks like a 325 from the outside. 325 was a 2.5 4cyl right? This is a 6, but no big deal there. Of I ever built, it would be curbside I'm sure

Probably not a workable idea the more I think about it. The details would be tough. It was great to watch though. This series will never get any notice because the way they are set up, spectators aren't allowed at the races. You have to enter by saying you're on a pit crew. But it was free entry.

I saw 2 of the 3 on one trip and didn't get them. Then on a later trip I saw the third one. So I started buying, figuring I'd eventually get all 3. It took several trips. Keep looking.

See photo. This is my daughter's boyfriend's dad's ride. Old Chump car series, now CHAMP car. They have won like the last 7 24 hr races and on Dec 3 2022, I got to watch them win an 8 hr at VIR. Not sure I have the skills to replicate it, but would be fun. That call themselves "PINKIES OUT RACING" because they watched the footage and one of the guys drives with his pinkies out. Lol

Went to the building to paint today. Insulated the building a couple weeks back and have heat now that works. I did all my spraying on a 94 F150 lightning kit that I'm building as just a truck, paint style from back in the day. I miss these old 2 tone paint jobs.

Is not just the monogram kits. I love the old annuals from AMT and MPC. Build them from the box, using today's detailing techniques, and they look dang good on the shelf. I do agree with the comments on the monogram kits. They were the best to build and play with as a younger version of myself.

Enough names? Lol. This is a replica of my 1:1, as rough as it is. Almost done now. Bed is the sides of a Bronco, bed floor and inner sides, tailgate from the monogram duallie (I had it in the junk pile), wheels from MAD. And the parts box. My truck had steelies with rings and dog dishes when I started the build, but I got a set of aluminum 10 holes back in October. Found a match in my old tires box. Going to put the steelies on one side and aluminum on the other.

I thought I posted this a week ago, but don't see it. Found these over a number of trips to Lowe's. $6 each? Or maybe less, I don't remember. Not great, but close enough that you know what they are.

I'm working on this one and you are very polite in your description. I would call it a steaming pile of poo. I could not recommend this kit to anyone. Great job building and painting.

Hey everyone, I know it's been forever since I've been around. And may be a while before I get back. Life changes...ugh. A buddy asked that I post this link. A friend of his passed and this is the auction for his collection. Lots of good stuff here. https://jdsauctions.hibid.com/catalog/392259/die-cast-collectible-car-auction-of-knoxville--tn/?ipp=10 Thanks Randy

Nice history lesson. Watching Corvettes in the 24 Hrs of Daytona, too. Thanks

Great information , Thanks

I have the Hotwheels version of Simpsons and Jetsons here in my office. No Fintsone mobile, though. Nice models.

Excellent. Love all the historical models you present.

I love those ICONS cars. I have the gray cobra, the blue cobra. My wife is a 65 model, birthdate is 4/27. Initials of maiden and married name are S/C. So it seemed natural that we have those - she claims them as her cars. LOL. Also have the 67 GTO - it was ridiculously cheap, like $15 delivered - missing box and side trim on one side. And the GT40. They are very nice models on par with the Mint offerings. On WIX, I also have the Challenger set - not sure who made the 1/24, but it is NICE and no vinyl top like the Mint version in B5 blue. The 1/18 is highway 61 and I've read the 1/24 may be hwy 61 as well.

You asked for more on the signage - here's the whole story. I really was hating how the truck looked - it needed some sort of signs on the doors. So I had washed it up on a cruise in day and was looking at it, trying to come up with something. My grandson calls me Opa. So I thought "Opa's garage" might work. I've worked on every family member's car at some point, so it seemed appropriate. Figured if it didn't work out, I'd change it. When I wore a younger man's clothes, I did hand painting of signs back in the 80s. I had already ordered lettering brushes for whatever was to be put on truck. I found some exterior white paint, drew it out with a china marker and just painted it that morning. It gets lots of compliments and I've even had people looking for me at cruise ins when they see the truck parked and I'm not with it. They know I'm there and tell me they saw the Opa's garage truck. Family loves it. The exterior house trim paint is nowhere near the right paint for a nice sign, but it goes on thin and translucent. Plus a little wiping with a damp paper towel gave it a nicely worn look. And my rusty painting skills lended to it as well. Same process for the model. Tiny brush and white acrylic. The sides don't match really, but it doesn't matter on this one. It fits in with the feel I am going with on the truck. Not really a rat rod, but more of a survivor vibe. I can touch it up or wetsand it off if I ever want to. But I think it will always have those signs. I'm thinking of adding "Always time for beer and a nap" down the bedsides like that is the shop slogan. I have a clock that a friend made me that says that.

Photo of my 1:1 for reference.

I picked this up from eBay from France. This is one of only a few Bullnose generation Ford trucks. They have a couple variations, but this is close to my real truck. It says 82 on base, but is a dead ringer for 80 or 81. Mine is a 1981. I lettered the doors and painted the tailgate letters to resemble mine. Color is off from mine but repainting would cover the hood and fender tampos.

I'm catching up on MCM. This is a nice model. I got one in a bundle at some point with the intention of flipping it. But once it came home, it had to stay. I think mine is missing a spotlight, but no one knows but me and you can't tell up on the shelf. The 55 and 56 Fords were great looking cars. I have this one, the pink/white and purple/white 55? coupes from FM and a black/white 56? coupe from DM - I think those are 55s? Diecast.org kinda knocked on it for weird trim shapes, but it looks great in a case on the shelf. Thanks for the history lesson again.

NICE! I have the limited black one that a buddy found for $8 (!) at a consignment shop, no box, papres, accessories. I also have a Junker green chevy that I needed to fix the GMC with. That burgundy is beautiful. I grew up with a green Chevy at my grandpa's farm so it seems like I see more green real ones than any other color. I didn't realize that both Mints did a GMC. I'm not even sure which one mine is? it's the black one. LOL. And thanks for the history lesson. These were called "Advanced Engineering" or something like that? Looked it up - Chevy was Advanced Design; GMC was New Design

That JL Duster is plagued by the same molding issues as the AMT plastic - the rear quarter window shape. I think the Ertl American Muscle 1/18 has same rounded windows. I don't have the JL, but have a 1/18 and built the 340 and street machine Dusters. That's one that is near and dear and the shape of that window bugs me. LOL But that Hemi is sharp - nice job. I really need to get back to my models.