Hawk312

Ok...so I am still working on this guys. Since this is the 1/12 scale kit that comes with sidepipes, and the real 1:1 car didn`t have these, I have to scratch build the entire exhaust front to back. I used aluminum tubing, and then created a master and cast the mufflers. It was a bear to get all the angles just right. I am also in the middle of modifying and recasting the wheels because I am not happy with the originals. I am pretty sure the master is ready now though, and hope to have some pictures soon. This seems like the never-ending project.

Thanks everyone! I am pretty sure I used duplicolor red for everything, topped with dullcote, and then kens kustom fuzy fur and testors flat enamel for the flocking. The red flocking was the bright red color if memory serves me.

Guys, the ones without leads, do they require heat sinking when soldering? Also, anyone have any pics of some of the projects where you have used these?

Oh man. Sorry to see that. I have never seen a reaction like that. Those craters are so deep, it almost looks as though it might have re-flowed your underlying base and maybe even primer coats? That is strange.

What he said!! Also, I`m not sure how long you have been away from the hobby, but the quality of the new kits, at least IMO, is much better than 15-20 years ago, Comparing Revell`s first attempt to the AAR or the `69 Camaro with the latest `70 Cuda and the current Camaro kits, I would gladly pay double for the latter as opposed to the former. I think it is a good time for our hobby.

I`ll third that.

Yep, saw the same ones here. I also saw the 55 Jukebox Ford and the Polar Lights Candies and Hughes funny car. I still haven`t seen the `70 Cuda (S&M or stock) or the 1/12 Foose Camaro yet. I hope to see them once they restock.

I`ll second that! Would love to see some recent drag cars.

I`ll second this. I would love to see one of these built. I am not seeing these kits at Hobby Lobby yet. Are you guys?

Them is fightin words Harry. That Ferrari ​is magnificent btw.

Duplicolor is great stuff! For clean up, I just use regular off the shelf lacquer thinner. For clear coat, I just use their clear from the can. It should have been on the shelf with the other colors. Here is my Camaro which was finished with duplicolor colors and clear:

I usually just resize and crop mine, as I know virtually nothing about photoshop. Sometimes in the past I would go into Paint Shop to adjust the brightness and/or contrast in "washed out" pictures, but I can remember the last time I did that. Even with the magazine cover car, I am pretty sure I gave Harry the pictures straight from the camera untouched, if memory serves me. But who knows what he did with them! (just kidding Harry) I don`t think anyone can be faulted for removing dust specs (can`t remember if I have ever done this). I don`t think the absence or presence of dust in a picture at all reflects the abilities of the model builder.

Tedious, but it looks like you did an excellent job!

Admittedly, I`m not that familiar with the entire process of bringing a new subject to the market. But I am wondering if there is some way that we can get involved to help bring these ideas to reality. I mean, I would gladly give some of my time if I knew it was working toward getting some new kits on the shelves. I have access to some of the cars on my list in my previous post. I will gladly take as many pictures and make as many measurements as needed if a manufacturer was going to bring the subject to market. Also, from my understanding, all subjects start off as 1/12 kits anyway, to make sure proportions are correct and convincing. Am I correct in this? If so, does that mean a 1/12 kit of every subject already exists?

Bringing this back up. I would love to see one of these made available.

Nice work! I thought that color looked familiar. Here is my wife`s very rare Trans Am in the same color: I`m assuming you had it mixed by your local jobber?

Nice paint! What color is that?

1/12 scale `70 -`72 Chevelle, Olds 442, Buick GSX, or Super Duty Trans Am (lots of options if combined with the Corvette and Camaro kits) 1/12 Hemi or AAR Cuda, `70 Challenger T/A 1/12 69 Mustang, or maybe a `67 with optional "Elaenor" parts? 1/12 `63 corvette, maybe converted from the `67 kit with small block parts from the Camaro kit? 1/8 Trans Am re-release! Above converted into a `77-`78 Trans Am, or a `77-`81 Z28 It would be cool if Revell would modify their 1/16 Firebird GTA into a third gen Firehawk, and the 1/16 IROC-Z into a `91-`92 Z28 Would also be cool if they would convert the 1/8 IROC kit into a GTA or Firehawk, or maybe even a formula? Any 4th gen f-body, especially a Camaro SS, Trans Am WS-6 or firehawk, in say 1/12? Large scale 2014 Corvette! 1/12 Revell `57 Chevy kit converted to a `56 or `55 ACCURATE large scale Ferrari 288 GTO

Build another one?

Not a surprise to anyone who knows me: 1/12 Corvette: dozen+ 1/12 Camaro: close to a dozen 3rd gen Trans am (Monogram): Can`t remember all that I built from the 80`s, but it is probably in the dozens `70 Challenger T/A (Monogram) - dozen+ But I the most difficult to acquire was probably about 6 or 7 Linberg Firehawk kits. They are somewhat rare.

I`ll third that. I have tires from these kits that I painted almost 10 years ago, and I swear they are still tacky.

Thanks again everyone!

Looks great! I can`t wait to see the finished product.

Thanks everyone! It`s cool to see this thread come back after a year. For those of you may have missed it, it won runner up in the Revell 2013 Global Model Car Contest: http://www.revell.com/contest/revellgearz-winners-gallery.html

Thanks everyone! I decided I was going to give casting `67 wheels a shot. Here will be the master. What do you think?