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A quick search found the Hemmings website for the Willys, Overland, Whippet registry web page and confirmed that it is indeed a Willys Overland Knight. The radiator cap was the giveaway as it is a knight on a horse. That cap was put on the models 66B, 70B and 87. I only found pictures of the 66B which is a match except that the car in question has bi plane bumpers and the 66b has tri plane ones. http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/wokr/gallery/gallery19.htm

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I spray a lot of acrylic. My method: I use craft paints-Liquitex, Apple Barrel Liquitex Airbrush medium 10% of mix volume water 25 psi Paasche H airbrush - if the airbrush starts to clog, adjust the needle up and down until paint starts to flow again light coats at first, one wet coat to finish This works for me every time.

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I can tell you who made a model of one as I have one in my stash. It's in 1/32 scale. The box is about 8"x11"x2" and was marketed by Revell. The outside of the box has a copyright mark followed by 1985 by Revell, Inc. Venice Ca-Molded by GUNZE SANGYO, Ind. Japan. It can be built as a hardtop or convertible and also has the hard cover that can be put over the rear seats. I purchased it from ebay about 7 or 8 years ago.

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My screen saver-a 1937 Delehaye 135 roadster with F & F coachwork.

Another good source for pics is Hemming Motor News cars for sale ads at Hemmings.com.

The only ones I know of are resin ones from the Modelhaus. Go to modelhaus.com

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I bought a 49 Ford off e-bay pre 911 that I didn't receive. It showed up on my porch during the anthrax scare when they searched the post offices.

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I have 16 if you are counting finished. 4 were started last year. There are five more in various stages that I expect to have done by year end.

You are absolutely correct Gary. The 1966 Mercury did not come with a 427. I didn't want to get into all that but, since you did, I will elaborate. The names Marauder(410) and Super Marauder(428) where given only to the engines. There was no model named as such. Instead, the name S55 was used as a model along with Monteray, Montclair and Parklane. It is correct that the brochure shows the engines as black, but most people paint them Ford engine blue. Below is my engine bay. This is a side view. Note the S55 emblem on the rear quarter panel.

Ford engine blue. My daily driver is a 1966 Mercury S55 convertible with a 428. The battery also mounts just behind the grill on the passenger of the fender

I apply Future with either an airbrush, paint brush or foam brush. The brush can be any size needed. I use a 1" foam brush for bodies.

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I just used Krylon Fusion on bare plastic on a Monogram model. There were no problems.

I second getting Donn Yost's video. It fixed my paint mistakes after one viewing.

There is a guy on a web sight that shows how to use Alclad to paint scripts and interior chrome pieces with a brush. I have it saved in my favorites, but can't locate it right now. He applies it the same as using spray only with a brush. Brush on black enamel first, then multiple thin coats of Alclad. It looks really nice. I'm going to try it on a spare body and see how it works for me.

When someone says their coming to Orlando, I think of the attractions. If that's the case, you'll be on the south end near Kissimmee. I'm on the far outer reaches of the north side just off I-4 and don't go to the other world on the south end. Therefore, I don't know any hobby related thing down there. The last time I was in Bob's was about a year and a half ago. It used to be good a few years ago before he moves. The model, paint and Evergreen stock s limited. By the way, If you decide to go there you'll need to know that the sign outside says Flightline Hobbies. Big on rc. I have been to Colonial Photo and Hobby within the last month, There model selection is so so but, because of the railroad section, there is a fairly good selection of paint and Evergreen. Also, there is a good selection of tools, etc. and, believe it or not, in the show case on the back wall, almost undetectable because of rc cars stacked on the top of the case,are after market parts from Model Car Garage and others as well as wheels. The new Hobby Lobby just opened further to the east on East Colonial. I haven,t been there yet. If I want anything besides models, I go to Colonial Photo and Hobby. If I wanted a model, I'd go to the Hobby Town located in the Seminole Town Center on SR 46 and I-4. There are a few other small shops, but they are totally or mostly rc. Hope this helps.

There is only one Silver Ghost and it was the 13th car built in 1907. It's the only one to be all silver. I've got pictures of it,but I'm not telling how I voted.

I took this link off of the IPMS Orlando board. It will answer any question you might have about Colonial Photo & Hobby. http://ipmsorlando.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=8a4b7c3fc51f5655513700348cebca89&topic=898.0

Thanks Wayne. You saved me a drive and get in the door fee.