Mr. Metallic

@chris chabre looks like these are available now. I know you're eager to get some.

i did the master for the Sport Coupe. I'm sad it is no longer available as well because I only have one copy. Wish I had another Vicky too. Either would be a welcome addition to the Revell line, but the Vicky would probably be a better seller.

The issue is Revell lengthened the frame through the engine area, so none of the stock hoods available are a drop on. With a little work someone could make it happen though.

Pickup. Roadster pickup, 4 door, Sport Coupe, cabriolet and B-400 are still waiting for their chance in plastic. Kits of the phaeton and Vicky with accurate bodies would be welcome too. Resin has covered all of them to varying degrees of accuracy. My pick would be the pickup, imagine it with the flathead from the Tudor? yes please.

Not that long overdue. I think this was in the catalog up until the Hobbico fiasco 5 years ago. Not saying I wouldn't buy it again if it came back, but I'd rather see the Tudor, which hasn't been seen since it's first issue in 2007. OOr even better, how about a new body style altogether?

The new version of the 60 pickup appears to have a separate cab and bed. Clearly shown by the different heights of the character line on the mockup.

In this instance, I think it would be easier for someone that REALLY wants a scale phone booth to try their hand at scratchbuilding. It's all straight cuts and lines. I would think it could be easily done in the amount of time it would take to actually 3D print the thing (but I could be wrong)

I don't believe the intent is for you to build a full car from the leftovers, although you certainly can. This kit was originally the line of Revell parts packs from the early 60's, providing lots of parts to help you detail out your builds. After awhile to get more money out of the tooling they combined some of the packs together to create a full kit, and they were actually double kits back then. Atlantis is slowly brining each of the kits back, but just as single kits with lots of spare parts. First up was the Mooneyes rail, and then the Yellow Fever Fiat

The understated color pallet of the exterior almost makes it like looking at a black and white photo from back in the day. I like the flag interior tins too. I know how much work you put into this and it's all masked by it's subtlety with all the panels and covers buttoned up. Well done good sir.

Very clean build of a classic kit. The mods you made to replicate your friends build are well done.

That's understandable. But a little food for thought. Your stock Nailhead looks very nice, and is probably more accurate than the ones available in kits since I know your penchant for accuracy. But there are decent stock Nailheads out there in kit form. But not a highly detailed and accurate blown Nailhead that I know of.

Do you think you'll get back to the Nailhead with the SCoT style blower?

The original issues of those stepside pickups in the mid 90's were in that typical tan/grey AMT plastic. Pretty sure they did an "easybuilder" or something version molded in color which would explain the one in maroon plastic. I love this axle, it has such a great drop and the drilled detail adds flair. Even the stock version of those kits (55 and 57, stepside and Cameo) offers a nice drop.

Looks like it may be the axle from the AMT 55 Chevy stepside pickup street machine?

They refused to split up their masters. Someone had to buy the whole thing or nothing.

Very cool build. Aren't those rear tires 2 piece plastic? if so I'm hard pressed to find the seam anywhere. Can you share your process for making them look so good?

That little Bantam is a stunner. Really makes me want to drag out my body and do something with it.

Great hot rod woody. People want to bag on this kit because of the molded in stuff, but you've shown that with a little effort this kit can be a gem.

Wow, glad you're resuscitating this project because i missed it a year ago. you're showing a lot of dedication to improving something so rough to start with. But you appear to be whipping it into shape.

Jason, it's good to have a name to go with your products now when I recommend them to people. Guys, Louverworks quality is high, and customer service is great. Buy with confidence.

This one is like a late 80's time capsule with the tinted chrome and BBS wheels. I like the way you shoehorned the fuel tanks in between the suspension, exhaust and driveshaft too.

Really like the technique youu used for chopping this. I'll have to keep that in my "back pocket"

Those fades are really well done. And nice job articulating the bubble top to open. Most people (me included) just rest the bubble on the body.

Digging this project. Your mods are well executed. With regards to the Tamiya filler, you should be fine, but you may find after primer that you need another small application. I use 2 part filler for all my bodywork, and then use Tamiya filler for any tiny imperfection after primer. I've found no matter how long I wait the Tamiya always shrinks a little except for minor scratches and very shallow depressions.

You're back on this? HooRAY!!!