Classic Plastic

Thanks guys! Here's a few extra photos.

I finished this Revell kit a few days ago. I used the lowered suspension option and narrowed the front and rear axles. The centerline rims are from a 59 El Camino kit and the tires are from my parts box. Wired distributor is from Morgan Automotive Detail. Paint is Candy Apple Red. Comments welcome.

Thanks midnight! The color is Testor's Sapphire Blue Metal Flake over a base coat of Metallic Silver.

Lyle-Thanks for the input and info. You are a 100% correct, the chrome grill is a custom part and the other grill shell offered in the kit is to be painted with a chrome grill insert. I have no knowledge of 32 Fords, I just wanted something different with alot of chrome to match the engine. Raul- Glad you like the topless version. The MPC kit (my kit anyway) does not include a chopped ragtop. I agree the top down version looks sportyier (sportier?), The ragtop looks like something off the Monkee Mobile..LOL!

Hi Raul! Thanks for the positive comments and interest. Sorry it took so long for me to reply...here are a couple pix of the '32 topless.

Thanks Mike! Yes, those are huge carb rams. My girlfriend picked out the model because she said: she liked "the horns"! LOL! She's so sweet!

Thanks for the comment George. It is totally out of the box stock and supposed to be 32 Ford body, grill, etc. I'm not very familiar with the 30's era so I can't confirm how accurate the parts are. Any input on 30's style rods would be appreciated. Thanks again.

Here's my latest build. An MPC "Switchers" kit. Not to much chassis, engine or interior detail. It was kind of a snoozer, but it kept me off the streets for about a month. I like the way it turned out. The kit does have some potential with about half dozen engine configurations. It also includes two bodies and two sets of rims so there are a few combinations to work with there too. Comments always welcome!

That is one sweet build! Excellent detail work. I could never carry a project for more than a month without losing interest. Awesome bumper to bumper. I'm still stuck doing OOB builds! ENCORE, ENCORE!

Thanks for your nice comments guys! Jody-I never notice it before but, yes, the sponsor decals are a bit larger in scale in relation to the reference photo.

Thanks Mark! Glad you like the idea. It's an AMT 72 Nova kit with Fred's Resin Workshop rims and tires.

This was a build from a $5 NASCAR kit I picked up at Big Lots. Custom decals with a light bar, rims and tires from a SnapTite model.

This is a tribute model I built to simulate Dale SR's Nova. I didn't have any reference photos of the front/rear of the car, so I had to improvise.

Nice color combination and wheel choice!Great work!! The stance is perfect. May I ask where you picked up the rims and moon caps? Think I may have to pick up a 55 of my own.

Awesome body work!! Yellow or orange would be my color of choice. I gotta go with the majority...the pipes don't work for me either. Exhaust would be better looking out the back valance.The wheels don't excite me much either. Just my two cents...But, Everyone loves a Vette!

Nice return! But, IMO the build was blown with those Donker type wheels. Not realistic at all!

Very Very Nice build! Excellent detail. I love the color combo!!

Thanks fordh8r! Here's a few more photos.

Finished the 65 Stang just in time for my Girlfriend's B-Day! Thanks for looking!

I'm getting a little closer to finishing the Stang. The body and chassis went together smoothly. Still waiting for decal film for the rally stripes. One of the chrome turn signal pieces for the front valance was missing from the kit. So, I sent an email to Revell Customer Service for a replacement part. This could turn into a Valentine's Day present! LOL!! Thanks for everyones positive input!

Bob, you can do a google search on Ralph's & Dale's race cars. I've come across some pics on there before. As for the photo of the pink Ford shown above, "Slot Car Fever Racing Reproductions" has a set of the #K-2 decals for sale (for about $5) check out the popular auction site... Hope you find something useful, Good Luck!

I finished up the interior today. Added a subwoofer box and flocked the interior. This is my first attempt at flocking. It was easier than I thought. Still waiting on decal film to make the rally stripes on the body.

Clearcoat went on just fine. I worked on the interior/dashboard this weekend. Waiting on flocking material to finish it up. Also because the kit decals are blue, I'll try to make or buy some black rally stripes for the body. I thought about ordering a set from Keith Marks, but he's in Canada so that could take awhile to get them. Here's a shot of the engine. Just box stock...no extra details here. Mary appreciates the simple things. Besides, once the hood is closed she may never look at the engine again! LOL!

Thanks for the great support guys! Looks like the weather here in Denver will be favorable for some clearcoat on the body. I've been doing some work on the interior. It dosn't look like my girlfriend is getting her Mustang by New Years....LOL! She's been very supportive and patient. Progress photos coming soon!

As they say: "One man's trash is another man's treasure"! Awesomely detailed build dude! You're inspiring me to try my hand at a "Rat Rod"! Carb intake looks like part juicer, part moonshine jug?! Great imagination Raul!