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REVELLE 66 Chevelle wagon stock pieces?
noname replied to noname's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Good to know. Is that kit still available or hard to find? -
Thanks guys for that, it will allow me to make sure I model the right motor.
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Hi guys, have a question. Building the AMT Ford LN 8000 Race Car Hauler and am wondering if anybody can place the year of this truck. I'm thinking it is a 70's truck. What I really am looking for is what is the engine so I can detail it. I know basically nothing about these trucks. Any info on this truck so I can do more specific searches would be helpful. Thanks.
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Just finished my first diorama! Asbury, NJ streets!
noname replied to GlueSniffer's topic in Dioramas
The back drop and the car are both very well done. Very realistic. I always like a shot with the hand coming in to show scale. -
Mercedes 170 Va "Lieferwagen"
noname replied to harti20's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
This is a neat old kit. Lots of possibilities there. I could see a Gasser as well. -
Yes it seems it is. Only one set of tires in the box and one set of skinny front rims but does have the optional rear torque thrust type wheels. It would be easy to use a spare engine from another kit and grab a seat from the parts box or make an aviation seat. The body could be grabbed from another kit. I'm thinking of the spare body from the Amt 29 Ford as a possibility. It has the roll bar, spare moon, steering wheel tank etc. from that 23T Roadster.
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Thanks Bob, this is exactly what I was looking for. After staring at the parts trees this evening I was starting to put this together but the instructions you've provided takes all the guess work out of it. Awesome! This Atlantis kit provides all the parts for another dragster minus the seat, engine and body. I have that seat in my parts box and the engine from another parts pack. I think this could be a fun side project coming up with an alternative body.
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Really enjoying this. Great subject.
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No doubt but there is quite a bit there. I think I could fill in what ever is missing. Just not sure how it goes. There is suspension included as well as other parts that don't fit. I'm not familiar with leaf springs on any rail dragster. The left over parts include a rear spring, rear end, drop axle, radius arms, two frame rails and very interestingly a wooden floor among other parts. If they are spare parts that is pretty cool, makes the kit well worth the price. This is in fact a good part why I bought the kit.
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Chopped '32 Ford 3-window highboy - 3-19 Update
noname replied to Bernard Kron's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Looks cool. I love period hot rods and drag cars. -
I have this kit and am building the mooneyes dragster kit per instructions. The great thing about this kit is that it comes with enough parts you may be able to almost build a second dragster. Unfortunately there is nothing in the instructions about the spare dragster parts. Does anybody know how this goes together? Maybe there are instructions out there from a separate kit these parts were used in? Thanks
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Okay thanks, I like that it comes in a spray can. Ouch!, that Amazon price hurts.
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Good to know Edgar, that means a local shop can likely order it. Dusty that is true, if they at least left the chrome off it would then make chroming easier. Sometimes that junk under neath the chrome is the hardest to get off. I will use the kit chrome here and there if it is decent. But even if the chrome is good I don't like the unrealistic mold lines found often on the side of the bumpers. Over the years I have a had a couple of kits that for some reason had a more realistic, that is not so bright, chrome. And I've noticed some kits at least have the bumper sprue attachment points under the bumper where it can't cause much trouble.
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Well, I've heard of the Spaz Stix but have never seen it. Maybe it is not readily available here in Canada. I've tried the Molotow pen. I've actually found I can chrome small pieces with it as it levels out quite well. Spraying Molotow, from what I've seen, looks quite promising. I should look further into the AK Chrome as this product isn't too hard to purchase. The Kustom Service Chrome is new to my ears. I have seen videos using the powders. They also look promising but not sure where you get the stuff. Thanks for the additional ideas. If the Alclad doesn't pan out for me I'll try another. My Alclad is several years old, so maybe that has something to do with it. I had shaken the bottle but did not stir it. Will try that. Also I think the idea of lighting is a serious issue. I believe because I was under ideal lighting I may have sprayed to much turning it into a more aluminum finish. I think it has to be thin enough for the black base to show through in order to get the proper chrome look. I should try to paint a little closer to the model part as suggested. I remember years ago when I first tried Alclad Chrome hearing some people say to paint chrome before black is completely dry. However, I recently watched a video of a guy who works for Alcad advising to let the black dry so you can buff it to a high shine (wiping off over spray) before applying the chrome. It's funny how easy some people make it look and how much trouble the rest of us have. Gosh wouldn't it be nice if the model companies remedied their chrome so it looked proper right out of the box. I bet they'd sell a boat load more kits that way!
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Thanks for your comments guys. Watching some videos confirms everything you are saying. The only thing is that many show a light buff with a soft rag increases the shine where as mine rubbed off even with a light touch. I think perhaps my heavy hand was the issue. I will try again and pay closer attention to when it starts looking like chrome and resist any "just one more pass" impulses. I am curious Dpate, what other chrome paints you prefer more? Seems Molotow chrome is impressing people these days.
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Can some one help me with an Alclad Chrome issue? Why is it rubbing off? I did use Alclad's black as a base. It left it to dry about 48 hours. I understand that you can lightly buff it to get a better shine. When I do this it comes off. Could too much chrome cause this? I'm afraid I may have put it on a little thick as it wasn't super shiny. Thanks.
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Cool. I knew about Fireball but not the Canuck. thanks
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Does anyone know if anybody is making hubcaps for 60's and 70's cars? Looking for hubcaps for the 67 4 door Impala kit as well as the 70 Ford 4 door Galaxie in particular. But it would be nice to know if there was a source for these in general.
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Because I don't know much about this industry
noname replied to noname's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Oh yes I think I read somewhere else on this forum that the above Olds Custom Cruiser was not real. Too bad, it'd be so cool. Like I say, have a look around on Pinterest of old kits, you'll see a good handful or two of the"every day" vehicles and other odd balls. Round 2 has actually re-released a number of them. There must be a market for these things as there has been a small handful of 4 door, wagons and commercial type vehicles released in the last few years. -
Because I don't know much about this industry
noname replied to noname's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I like to do scratch building. I usually end up doing a little or a lot to every build I do. The issue I have is the older kits have very soft interior details. Some cases there is no handles or arm rests etc. So even if I wanted to do a curbside for an easy quick build, the interior needs work that turns an easy build into a chore. I do realize that the older kits get worn and the detail bar was probably set lower then. That is why I was wondering if it were possible to tweak a few of these reissues. I understand some bodies have been tweaked due to buyer demands. I admit I don't really have a good understanding of how these kits are made. On the topic of 4 doors and wagons etc. I have a 66 Chevelle wagon, a couple Chevy II wagons, a couple 70 4 door Galaxies and a 4 door 67 Impala. And there are a few more out there like the 65 Chevelle wagon and the MPC 78 Dodge Monaco. So I guess maybe there is some sort of demand for these cars. Maybe it would be practical for the kit manufacturers to do a few "every day" vehicles with modern details. Throw in some drag and custom parts like they Round 2 have been doing, as well as maybe other extras that makes a kit more versatile like company logos and tools. The Revell 57 Del Rio is a nice kit with good detail. I think it sold well? Looking again at Pinterest, here is some past kits that were made of "every day" cars; MPC 70/71 Ford Econoline, MPC Dodge Sportsman (van), Jo-han 73 Olds Custom Cruiser (wagon), MPC Open Road Pick Up Camper, Amt 64 Chevelle Wagon, Jo-Han 61 Olds Station Wagon. They likely wouldn't have made these if there wasn't interest in the subject matter. Has anything really changed in 2022? Round 2 wouldn't have reissued the 65 Chevelle and Chevy II Wagon if they thought they'd loose money. Gosh I love those pad printed white walls!?? -
Because I don't know much about this industry
noname replied to noname's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I hear what you are saying. Personally I get tired of the same old Hemi cars etc. It gets to be a bit much. I'm happy to see at least some of these old Chevy II kits etc. As a guy who loves detail, I'm learning to embrace the curbside. It's actually nice to be able to put something together quickly with out scratch building stuff. However I did scratch build window and door handles for the Chevy II wagon as it had basically nothing for detail on the door skins. I also did arm wrests and handles for the Dodge d100 pick up and the 4 door 70 Galaxie kits. For the money you spend on a kit (here in Canada at least) I'd prefer not to have to scratch build basic details like this. I'm also having to fill in gaps between fenders and grills often these days. That is why I am loving these new tooled kits cause you can relax and build. All the detail is there pretty much. I hope that Amt and who ever else reissues some of these awesome older kits I keep seeing like the panel vans, 4 doors, wagons and dual wheel wreckers etc. I'm guessing if they do, I can expect there to be a lower level of detail for many of these kits. I hope the price is adjusted for this. After all they are not spending the money for putting whole new kits together. Maybe Amt is trying to make up for this by throwing in the extra parts? -
I have some questions. 1) Why are the model producers not making more 4 doors, wagons and every day drivers? I know the SS and the hardtop, 442's, etc are more popular as they were more desired, but surely there is a big market for these every day vehicles out there. I keep seeing, while eyeing around Pintrest, old kits of 4 door wagons, full sized vans with rows of seats, dually trucks etc. and am wondering why these seem so rare today. 2) I just saw hpiguy do a review of the Amt 65 Coronet. It is a snap/ press fit kit with more detail than a lot of their other kits. I understand Revell Germany also has a couple VW van kits built this way as well. Is it possible all kits could be done this way? It would may this hobby much more safer as the glues are usually the most toxic part aside from some of the paints used. 3) Amt has done a great job putting out some of their older, more unique kits. Would it be possible to tweak a few things to freshen them up. For example redoing a tired interior tub that has very little detail such as found in that lovely 63 Chevy II wagon. Or maybe redoing one of these curbside/promo kits with everything molded in and screws to attach to the body. In my opinion the interior would be good to redo even if a vehicle is a curbside as one can see the interior with out lifting the model up for a close look. Some of the Japanese kits have no engine but still have highly detailed interior. Just to say I'd like to give a shout out to some companies that are getting things right. Amt for their awesome pad printed tires and sturdy boxes. I have many kits on the go that come on and off the shelf and many cheap boxes literally fall apart. Some of these Amt kits have great boxes with great box art. Not a reason to buy a kit but a great bonus. And oh yes, their addition of many extra parts which I know everyone loves. So cool to get extra tires, decals, a mini bike, tool box, etc. Revell and Moebius for their super detail in their newly tooled kits. I wish Revell would add extra parts options. Happy to see Moebius making some cool vintage AFX cars and their dual wheel car hauler. Other flat bed and wrecker versions are on the way I understand. ? I have a couple of those Trumpeter kits. Metal springs? How awesome is that!! Imagine if these companies put all their best qualities together. But I really want more kits of those old station wagons and 4 doors I grew up with in the 70's. Just saying.?
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International CO4070 Car Transporter
noname replied to dragstueck's topic in Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
Just going through old threads and found this. What a cool display. A colourful well thought out old school build. The sticker in the windows is great detail.