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Front/rear bumpers were touched up after cleaning with srategically-applied BMF and Molotow liquid chrome. I'm still experimenting with the Molotow. The ink can give pretty good results when applied with a brush to some areas, not so good in others (applying it with the pens isn't worth the trouble due to the "dulling" issue discussed by others). The GTO scripts and grille/headlight areas were done this way. but I also tried it on the wheel lip moldings; they looked like BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. The profile pic (second from bottom) was taken before I re-did the moldings with BMF.

I was wondering if anyone would catch that....didn't take long!

The hood and engine insert are separate pieces. Here's a peak at a test shot.

My latest restoration; an AMT '64 GTO. I've never fussed over the Monogram or Polar Lights kits to compare them to the 1:1 car, but to me this is the "proper" '64 GTO kit. Sure, it's a simple old '60's-era kit with the metal axle through the oil pan etc etc, but I just like the old stuff and to me this one looks right. Basically box-stock. I was missing the AMT hood inserts so I massaged a Monogram hood to fit. The fit is a little wonky at the front corners, but I have the AMT hood painted to match just in case I ever find the inserts. Paint is Tamiya TS-74 clear red over TS-38 gunmetal to simulate Marimba Red; not bang-on but I'm satisfied with the look.

Award winners or not, there's a lot of good work there. Good to see them preserved.

Finally finished one of my on-going projects.....well, almost....I haven't installed an exhaust system yet. A really sad-looking AMT '68 Galaxy built-up I picked up a few years ago. Brush-painted, with a (black cloth tape?) vinyl top and completely worn-out chrome, among other issues. Basically box-stock, after I addressed the one accuracy glitch that has always bugged me on these kits; the too-large wheel openings on the body...accomplished by adding a 1-2mm thick section of plastic around the openings. I decanted and mixed some Tamiya paint to come up with something close to Gulfstream Aqua ( looks more blue-ish in my pics). Not perfect, but I'm glad to get it off the bench.

It's the "Z23" interior accent group; standard on the RS, or optional by itself on non-RS Camaros.

Yes. FYI-the red section on the upper body is included on the decal sheet, but I chose to paint that area. Here's a pic of the unused decals to give you an idea of what is included.

It's a "W" body; the Olds version of the Grand Prix/Lumina/Regal etc. It replaced the Cutlass Supreme in '98.

Another promo from the 90's; the AMT/Ertl '98 Olds Intrigue

I faced a similar dilemma when I restored this one years ago. I wanted a factory-stock look. The kit wheels are ridiculously small (and those Revell Goodyear tires are notorious for melting the wheels) and the AMT '64 Chevelle custom caps are way too big. I ended up paint-detailing a set of generic Palmer (yes, I used a Palmer part!) hubcaps with vintage AMT compact tires. Not perfect, but it looks OK on the shelf.....

Yes, rear bumper guards too and a modified trim panel. However, the rear bumper guards are separate parts, unlike the fronts which are molded onto the bumper.

I just happened to have one of each nearby....here ya go. The Johan hood can be modified to fit; it needs to be narrowed toward the rear and it might need to be lengthened by adding a little plastic to the rear edge.

Here's another in TS-42

I don't have the flyer; got it from the 'net. I didn't catch the Machine illustration...looks a bit suspicious.

I don't believe this one has been mentioned yet. It's a promo/friction flyer but a follow-up kit version would have been likely. Having owned a 1:1 '69 88 I would to have seen this one.

I have no specific "holy grail" kit, and my want list isn't too big, but this is one I was finally able to find at a decent price recently. Despite the release of the Revell '68, the price tag is usually pretty high on this one.

It's from a '65 Fairlane

Years ago a friend gave me the remains of a lacquer-burned '65 T-Bird. It was such a mess I figured I would never do anything with it, but I kept it in the junk pile. Then I found this pic of a T-Bird-bodied short tracker...I knew there was a reason I hoarded a few of those MPC Super Stocker kits awhile back.

You are correct; they are modified as on the 1:1 A close-up pic. NOTE....the hood sits a little high on the test shot; I believe that is being addressed before things are finalized.

The paint on the Firebird is Testors Model Master lacquer #28115 Bright Aqua Pearl; decanted and airbrushed over Tamiya white primer.

The Vette is Tamiya TS-54 light metallic blue, then clearcoated with Pearl ex blue pearl powder suspended in Testors Wet Look clear.

It's a vintage MPC kit, box-stock except for the tires

They're all beautiful builds. LOVE the '39/40 coupe especially.