Mr. Metallic

I have wanted one of those for a long time. there haven't been many of the MK kits that have been a MUST HAVE for me, but this sure is one( btw, i have bought several of the MK kits, but this is one I''ll be reserving at my LHS ahead of time). Was there a real car this kit was based on? I could swear i had seen it somewhere. Thank you Model King!!!

Board Moderators, i hope this is ok to post. if not just delete it... In SAE issue # 135 in Pat Coverts Tips and Tech column someone submitted a design for a fully self contained in-home spray booth. it doesn't need to be vented outside, so this is especially good for renters. The air flows thru a tube into a bucket containing activated charcoal and water. This filters out any paint fumes and the air is allowed to return into the room thru the top of the bucket. I'm curious if anyone has actually tried this setup, as i was skeptical when i read it. Seems like a geeat idea, in theory.

Alright Ken, i see your point every time, I'll leave this subject alone. Since I'll be buying a ton of these sedans when they come I was just hoping to stock up my stash of these tires. I have soooo many '31 sedans and '29 pickups that I had to stop buying them. Sorry for my wild optimism.

It has been said elsewhere that the '32 sedan will have Kelsey Hayes style wire wheels. When i said before that I wanted the Rat Rod wheel and tires all I really NEED is the tires since my stash of these is running low. So, maybe they could include them since they wouldn't require any tooling changes to just have the tires, where it would if we wanted the steelie wheels. I think KH wires mounted on the Rat Rod series wide whites would look sweeeeet!

Well, if it was the case that could be one reason why some locations are marked down, some not. i guess they don't have a unified markdown system. I plan on keeping an eye on my local store.

They have some really nice looking stuff. Thanks for the link.

I think this is the engine you all are talking about. While it's far from stock, you get the idea. To get an accurate 427 cammer you will need to kitbash(at least that's what I was told when I was building this project) so that's what I did. I forgot to write down the specifics, but I think the block is from the revell '64 TBolt, I can't remember where I got the valve covers and front cover. Since the body was all Chevy and Chrysler i had to have a Ford powerplant. http://public.fotki.com/crstan/in-depth_pr...nstans_cruiser/

Just went to the HL in Davenport IA yesterday with my 40% coupon and didn't notice the AMT kits reduced, just a select few in a seperate clearance area. I will go back this week and check for markdowns. Are Hobby Lobby's franchised? If so that could explain why some are marking down and some are not, at least not yet. I've worked retail before and some companies were better than others at unifying and enforcing their company-wide markdown procedures.

Can someone post some photos and comments on the new parts in the kit? 7/23/07 I have added pics below

Since about 2years after the original release of the new tool highboy kit, people have been wondering aloud when revell would try to get some more versions out of the tooling, and the sedan, 5 window or sedan delivery were the natural steps they could have taken. Like you guys said 2n1 probably means fendered or highboy, but we can dream about other stuff until Revell makes a more concrete announcement, can't we? The smartest thing they could do would be to throw the "rat rod" wheel and tire set in the box. that tooling is already payed for, so who would it hurt? And khart, you said it, some new parts for the engine would be nice too, but throwing the engine form the 40 ford hot rods would be nice too, except they'de have to alter the engine mounts or the frame. I'm wide eyed with anticipation!!!

Don't fret about the lack of replies. It happens sometimes, even to people who have been here for while. You do nice work. I'm a sucker for purple, so good choice there. I'm pretty sure it's an R+R body though. I built one too, and it was very rough. I couldn't even use the supplied fender unit, i went with the kit one. It was my first full. resin project. I also went without an interior.

Ok, first the answer on the redlines. they are the big and littles wheels and tires from revells '32 (3window and speedwagon. not the roadster) with Pegasus Hobbbies vinyl redlines applied. i've used these before and haven't had a problem with them losing adhesion. The spokes will be painted magnesium Jairus, am i wrong or didn't you create the Phantom Vickie idea for AMT? I'm gonna stick with that top because I've always liked the look of it, the way it mimics the SoCal Plating '35 Ford delivery truck. i just always thought the way AMT executed it it arches too high. The top I'm using is a resin peice modified by Rik Hoving for Rep and Min of Md.. , it has been de-arched quite a bit. I love this body style, so when I finish this one I've going to a channelled east coast style rod, maybe on that one I'll do a carson top. Thanks for looking guys. I gladly accept constructive criticism, so it is appreciated

I finally started a project that I can actually show you guys since I got my new hobby room up and running. It's the AMT Phantom Vickie body and interior mounted on Revell '32 running gear, with a Rep+Min 2 carb intake mounted on the engine, and the Rik Hoving mastered removable hardtop. Plan is too be jet black with a white top and red and white interior. It's a classic color combo, but I've never actually done it on any of my I have been planning this project since the PV kit came out 7 years ago. just could never seem to make time for it on the bench. It's practically falling together, so maybe I'll get it finished for the HH Dream Cruise too.

That would be a shame, my family went to that show religiously from about '87 thru '92. I remember everyone hanging out at the Holiday Inn until the wee hours, walking main street down to the handmade ice cream place, and there was a decent hobby store a ways down the road out of town. Plus all the great Civil War attractions. It was our little vacation every year, but then I grew up, and then dad sold the car. it was a great event, I have fond memories of it. Sorry for rambling

Thanks for the additonal info Lyle. I'll have to start saving my pennies.

If you really wanna use the stock bed sides and a wood floor why not try this? Build the hump out of "metal" as you described, but make the flat bed parts out of wood? Just an idea. I like both of your mock-ups so far.

Very nice Lyle. Did you happen to take any "before"pics so we can see what the resin kit looks like? Is the 34 meant to work with the AMT 34 5window and the '32 version to fit the revell '32's. More details would be great.

Matt, that thing is bad A$$. You can go so many directions with what you have so far, i can't wait to see where you go with it. And that top is perfect. How'd you get so lucky to be on Mr. Stillwagon's good side? I sure wish I was.

Boy, this thing is gonna cause a whole lot of double takes when it hits the tables. Cool idea!

I'm working on it. Gotta take pics of some OOOOOld projects I have that are from BdC(before digital camera)

Here gregg, or anyone else interested, follow this link. http://media.euniverse.com/funpages/cms_co...new_cursor3.swf

Nice build, love the color combo

I wish. I have neither the skills nor the money. It's my fancy name for my model building room. Sorry to deceive, it's not intentional. See my post from last week in the general area.

KKIM is still running strong, had the 20th anniversary last year. MVR is the last independant, but it's a ###### good one to have. Mel is a good guy, his prices are good, and he caters to model builders, unlike the other outfit in town that wont even look at you unless you are one of his RC buddies. I actually just moved to Blue Grass in February, small world. BTW, if you need an excuse to come to the QC, Kemps has their show every October and March

Thanks for the support guys. Just to clarify, that is not my entire kit stash, those are just kits that I've stolen lots of parts from.