Krazy Rick

Thanks Fred - perfect

I think the kit comes like that Mike

My friend asked how to do this & I don't have a clue - he's tried mineral spirits, alcohol, nail poish remover, enamel thinner - all didn't budge it & finally, lacquer thinner ( which killed the chrome ) ...... is there something that really works ? The part he's working with is the gold stuff, from a Monogram Paddy Wagon kit. - thanks

Nice clean build - thanks

Revell should have jumped on the Biker craze & cashed in with those Parts pack bikes - I think they would've & still would sell really well ....... but then we would have heard how "impossible" they are to build, just like the Orange Crate, etc. ..... Which is ridiculous, in fact they build up to be great detailed pieces, tricky perhaps; but well worth it; once done right .

Very clean & great finish & look

Anyone else have pics of kit Trophies & other goodies to share ?

Congrats for building a very convincing replica of this car - superb job

Good question Harry, what's really disturbing, is the fact there are people who will actually put money in it

Seeing model companies put out "Vintage Box Art" ......... and then destroy it, by putting their logo and / or print, on the front of the box; rendering it useless for display; thus defeating the whole purpose of trying to market the thing as a vintage reissue

I dig this Jim !! , the paint adds a nice touch

Congrats on a very sharp looking build, the details are clean & the finish is great .

Great stuff there Greg !! - thanks for sharing this; I was hoping someone would show a bunch like this !

I can tell that you love what you are doing, to put so much into every piece, produces a truly amazing diorama - your work is super inspiring - thanks much for sharing

What a great Diorama this is Tom, you didn't leave out any details, inside & out, large & small.

This is great to actually go in a direction of having a comprehensive list of these.

The above reply was intended to be for Disabled Modeler, I'm not sure why the Quote feature didn't work

You are so right, all these little things really do bring the modeling to a whole other level. As far as the figures go, I've seen pre-painted ones sold in groups & separate on E-Pay, they are "G" scale, which, I think is 1/22 ..... as far as the tools & garage stuff goes; there are some kits which were re-issued several times that still have them in there, such as the AMT 34 Ford pickup kit - is there certain pieces your looking for ?

Thanks Ed & I almost forgot those pen holders that also came in the Prestige series...... I really dig all of those extras

Great work Wayne, Luv them !!

Good point Mike, I was going to suggest that, or to perhaps scratch build a couple & then cast those - I'm not sure if the majority of car modelers threw the kit trophies out, or simply don't think / care less about them; but, the more that can be preserved the better, like all the diorama pieces, they really add so much to a model's display appeal.

Thanks much guys, JB, that built trophy you have there is from the Ed Roth Outlaw Kit, here's my bunch; with a few animal figures as well,that round piece says Motor Trend Award on it, the painted ones were just done, using Tamiya clear yellow & I also used prism tape to detail ..... The trophy with wood & darker blue pillars, is from an aftermarket kit.

I did see one vendor have a group of 4, with a couple other odds & ends in a Junk lot - he's asking $29 plus way too much for shipping ; if they were more reasonable - like $10, plus $5 shipping perhaps I'd consider.

I used to have a bunch also, somewhere along the way they got lost ..... ( it figures that now I'm wanting them, I can't find them !!! ) ..... now; I'll be on a mission to try and gather a few more ...( at any reasonable price !!! ) - I think it could be tricky though, I don't remember ever seeing anyone offering these as a separate item at shows here.... darn it !!!

I wasn't 100% sure where to post this, but here it goes ...... After all these years, I decided to use a few trophies to enhance my shelf; I have a few typical bits & pieces, the toppers; chrome cars, cups & bases, etc. ..... but ..... for the most part, have no idea what goes with what .... or what came from which kit. I'm wondering who else ever uses these & may be able to shed a little light on this subject; I don't ever recall this being discussed; but a comprehensive thread; with pics & details would be great........ as well; the wider subject; of any & all diorama pieces ever offered in kits would be superb.