-
Posts
655 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Everything posted by Carmak
-
Does anyone know how to directly contact Vic's resin? The Vic's resin is sold by SMH (and possibly others). They are mostly body kits (body with hood, bumpers, tail lights etc..). I want to see if I can buy some piece parts rather than whole kits. I asked SMH and they do not sell piece parts. Thanks. Carmak
-
The person to host a weekly model car show would be Steve Magnante. He mentions models every time I see him on TV. If he is half as knowledgeable about models as he is with cars he would do great. Carmak
-
I wonder how many early builders gave up on models after getting a Revell 55, 56 or 57 Chevy (the 60's-80's version with the opening doors). The 3 in 1 kits (and Craftsman kits) could be quick builds with low skill and look good. The same can also be said for 70's-80's Monogram kits. Think about what a huge percentage of the kits made over the years fall into the "simple build" bucket. Another angle on this: I am a design engineer and I design small detailed ABS plastic parts that are injection molded. If you are not in the business you might not realize how expensive tooling is. The tiny molds I have made (similar in size to engine block sides, heads and intake) are 30K. Carmak
-
AMT pre-1958 1/25 kits
Carmak replied to unclescott58's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I believe I have the cars from a 1954 3 Car Assembly Kit (Buick Roadmaster 4dr, Ford Sunliner and Pontiac Coupe). They were found 30 years ago by a friend who was surveying a property with a partially collapsed house about to be redeveloped. The attic had collapsed to near ground level and he was able to kid of scoop the models and parts into a suitcase he found. In total there were over a dozen 1/25 scale models all 1960 and earlier. The 54 Buick, Ford and Pontiac were the only three promo type models in the stash, everything else was SMP/AMT 3 in 1. There were bits of the assembly kit box lid in the mix. At the time (pre-internet late 80's) I had no idea what a 3 Car Assembly Kit was and I tossed the bits of the box. The Ford and Pontiac are in fair survivor condition. The Buick is broken in a bad way. None are warped that bad. Carmak -
Although my wife is not into model car I am very lucky that she is into (and very skilled in) vintage cars. The 57 Cadillac is her's and she has 100's of hours in the resto. I took the 68 Coronet convertible to prom (back in the 80's) and a friend in high school had the 71 GTO which he sold me about 15 years ago.
-
Argentina and Brazil have some very interesting cars. Many are based on US designs but with just enough difference to have a very distinct look. For example the Polara R/T is built on the Mopar A-body platform but visually resembles a B-body. Very cool stuff!
-
Big Boss 429 Muscle Car Concept '71 Ford Thunderbird AMT *PICS*
Carmak replied to bondo bill's topic in Model Cars
That is a neat concept! Looks better than I expected, has a nice factory look to it. -
Reminds me of a 70's Polara R/T. Cool build!
-
These 60's T-birds and the bargain of the vintage car hobby (1:1, kits and promos). My first car was a 62 and I still have the 63 I drove in college when I dated my wife (30 years ago). At one point I had 7 of them (61-63). Cool cars but fairly hard to work on. The wipers were hydraulic (in 63) and there was a special high pressure line to allow the power steering pump to power both the sector and the wipers. I bought a complete (rusty) car just to get the hydraulic line back in the late 80's (before repos became available).
- 11 replies
-
- ford
- thunderbird
-
(and 1 more)
Tagged with:
-
1935 LaSalle convertible coupe-a 3d printed model
Carmak replied to my66s55's topic in WIP: Model Cars
The Phrozen Shuffle XL looks to be one of the "Upside down SLA" machines. So much better for detail and layer blending than the poly jet or spool printers. Nice work so far. Very hard to reverse engineer graceful lines in CAD. -
1/24 or 1/25 '66 Hasegawa Bonneville?
Carmak replied to hedotwo's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The MPC front bumper/headlights fits the Hasegawa body quite well. -
Values for these screw bottom cars?
Carmak replied to Scott8950's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Did anyone else notice in the group picture the 62 Fury has an up-top. Very cool piece! -
That is great that your dad also had a green 68 convertible! The green top was a one year only option for all Mopar convertibles. I have seen green, yellow and white 68's in junkyards with the remnants of green tops so I think they pushed then fairly hard when new. Since there are no repo tops in green if you see on it is most likely original.
-
I went back and looked at your pictures again for color (not distracted by the rear panels) and I can see the pearl off white in the door panels. Your build is really outstanding and I look forward to seeing it complete. My father bought the 1:1 Coronet I have now when I was in High School (I took it to prom in the 80's) and I got it from him a few year later after it was wrecked when my younger brother was rear-ended. I have been slowly restoring it (any looking for parts) for 30ish years. I have noticed how many "high detail" builds are done with 68-69 MPC Coronets and most are done in more period common colors and not the high impact colors.
-
Any way to stop melted wheels with 60's AMT tires?
Carmak replied to Carmak's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
What is interesting is that I have a few early kits built in the early 60's (All AMT or Johan) that have no tire melt at all while others from the same years/company have melted everything. Also I have never seen an AMT tire go to dust or mush, they melt lots of stuff, but the tires always survive (except Turnpike tires but they are unique) I will try the BMF method and some water-based acrylics. Thanks!! Craig -
Painting over Polar Lights Pre-Painted body
Carmak replied to Carmak's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanks everyone. Now to see if the hoarders have left any 91% rubbing alcohol at the stores around me -
As the owner of a 1:1 68 Coronet this is a great build to watch! Love the color choice. My only comment is that you should have integrated the GTX convertible rear interior panels into your 69 R/T sides. The GTX panels very accurately depict the unique 66-70 B-Body convertible rear interior panels. On a white interior car the smooth plastics are solid glossy white and the textured plastics, seats and door cards have a slight pearl effect. Below is a picture of my original white rear interior panels (the armrests and door cards are removed in this picture). Craig
-
Changing Times, Changing Tastes
Carmak replied to Richard Bartrop's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Mine (my wife's) is white and lavender. The restoration included rebuilt suspension and brakes. Driving around town is a blast. Driving down a busy interstate at 75 is a little on the intense side. I love my 57 but the handling and brakes make driving fast in tight quarters occasionally terrifying. The combination of the weight and suspension that is designed for a very smooth ride makes for a car that leans and pitches way more than you would expect. It could be that as 57 was the first year for the "X" frame and the last year for rear leaf springs it was never really figured out by the engineers. This critique on the Cadillac is not just a lack understanding how old cars handle. I used to have a 54 Buick Special and it could run at 75 with no drama. Carmak -
Changing Times, Changing Tastes
Carmak replied to Richard Bartrop's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
To me this is not about car values or even our tastes (which I feel are actually very similar) it is about accepting that people younger than us will be into stuff we are not and we can accept it without agreeing with it. The sting from the lack of acceptance when I was younger lingers just enough to remind me of that. Now my daughter has a nice cruise night quality red 69 Mustang 302/4spd convertible that she bought on her own. This makes me step back and realize they both are into Fords - where did I go wrong??? Craig -
Met my first Palmer kit today.....
Carmak replied to JollySipper's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The highest paid person at Palmer was the illustrator -
Changing Times, Changing Tastes
Carmak replied to Richard Bartrop's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
When I was a wee young lad (in the 70's) full size 60's cars were what I was into. The adult car people said the 60's stuff was just used up junk and not a real car like a 32-33-36-40 Ford and that I should not waste my time. The same age group of people though very little of the 62 T-bird I got when I was 14 and even less of the 65 Pontiac 2+2 I got a few years later. Now I am the adult with a collection of 50's and 60's cars (57 Cadillac Coupe DeVille, 65 Pontiac GP, 66 Chrysler, 69 Bonneville convertible). My mid 20's daughter's boyfriend has a 96 Ford SHO that he is fixing up. Why is he fixing up that used up junk? He is just wasting his time........... -
Changing Times, Changing Tastes
Carmak replied to Richard Bartrop's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have a 20 year old son that is very involved in a local car culture. He has rebuilt multiple engines. He helps his friends swap engine/trans/rear ends on a regular basis. Two years ago he brought a 62 GMC 1/2 ton back to life after it had sat since the 90's and then drove it 250 miles round trip to a Good Guys car show. Most of his friends would love to own a 60's mid size 2dr but they don't cost $1,000 like they used to. Most of them are into 80's Camaros, G body GM and Fox body Mustangs because that is what you CAN buy for $1,000. My son sold the GMC and now has a 81 Mercury RS T-top car with a swapped in 5.0/5spd. The drivetrain is built from mostly used parts and the car runs low 14's on pump gas. My son does live in the basement - he pays rent. He is a 2nd year electricians apprentice, he has a 401k and is saving over 1/2 of his income towards a down payment. But I digress. Carmak -
I am going to on vacation this spring In the San Francisco area (San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Paso Robles, Modesto, Monterey and San Jose). I am into 60’s vintage models (built, un-built, promo). Are there any good antique shops, vintage toy shops, antiquate malls that I should go to? Thanks!!