Mr. Metallic

I finally tracked down a copy of the MPC (apparently Airfix) 1/25 P-51. I'm excited to build it...someday. I like the idea that it's the same scale as all my 1/25 hot rods, so it will make a great display, someday.

@Chuck Kourouklis has had some really good luck with the new Revell whitewall decals and shared his experience in this thread

Wish I had seen this sooner and been able to recommend the far superior chopped 3 window from Drag City Casting. Jimmy Flintstone's stuff is fine, but it is mass produced and there isn't always a lot of care taken with the overall quality. I only buy them in person so I can see exactly what I'm getting. Drag City Casting is one of the best out there, and this particular body was mastered by hot rod maestro Dennis Lacy (a member here). Hopefully the body you get from JF is a good one. I will recommend cleaning it thoroughly with a degreaser (don't soak, just wipe down) because the mold release he uses is very strong. After that wash with soap and water and then as a final step wipe it down with rubbing alcohol.

Thank you for this quick and helpful tutorial.

There have been quite a few builders here mentioning their "duvall" frames have varying degrees of warpage. I experienced this one one of the two kits I've purchased. Is this what you're talking about @Bearcat ? If so, reach out to Revell customer service for a replacement. I made mine work by drilling and pinning it to the cowl, but that operation is tricky on a fragile part, and depending on the amount of warpage may not fix the problem.

Very clean build. Nicely done.

Very nicely done. Great stance, and the wheel covers are the cherry on top. I especially dig the Lincoln bumpers

Another stunner time. The paint job is eye catching. I have a similar build based on the AMT 56 planned, minus the kit y-block of course. As a side note, I think the OneCoat paints survived the culling by Rustoleum. I still find them on store shelves including Hobby Lobby. They even released a new color I had never seen (turquoise). I just can't believe it's old stock that hasn't been exhausted in the 2 years since Rustoleum turned off the Model Master spigot.

I've been following along intently in the mag as you've built this one up. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

Thanks for sharing yet another little time capsule. I especially dig the flocked interior pattern.

Very slick and smooth chop. Gie it a great side profile. Nice color combo too.

This is freaking rad. Glad to see you finally bring this one across the finish line. The thing about these molded in color Monogram hot rods is that most people don't realize they're not paint, but polished plastic. And you sneaking in the 32 ford grille is just the little subversive touch that i love that makes people scratch their heads. Freaking rad!

very nicely executed design study. I especially like the interior.

I like the wheels you've found, but the box art wheels have been in nearly every version of that cool. I've never had that 80's version with the billet wheels, so I'm guessing they didn't include the 5 spokes in that version? Surely someone should have a set floating around up north there? I have several, but my understanding is shipping across the border is $$$

I have both of those, I'll have to take a look edit- Those are both too small. The two blade knockoffs we are mostly used to like those mount to a smaller spindle like the 60’s. The kind I’m looking for are bigger, like the size of a 30’s wire wheel

I have officially started gathering parts! What I'm looking for right now is the 2 blade knockoffs. The ones I've found closest to what I have in my mind are from the Revell Jaguar XK (the 60's tool). Although the ones from the brand new tool from a couple years ago would work as well, but the likelyhood of someone having thos floating around their parts/spares box is pretty minimal. The look I'm after is like this (doesn't need to say Cragar). I figured there would have been something in the old AMT/Monogram/MPC 30's classic car kits, but so far nothing. Closest I can find so far are the Jag knockoffs.

I don't think Rep+Min offered one, but I'm pretty sure The Parts Box out of Australia still does. And there's a 3d one floating around ebay too.

The size of the flake seems to vary quite a bit from lot to lot. Best thing to do is a test spray first.

They're obviously discussing the sweet wheel/tire combo

You know I'm in on this one. That is in my top 5 favorite box art examples. Great wheel and tire choice too. As far as engine, you can of course go flattie. Keeping it blue oval beyond that may get tricky because the Y block is a longer engine (especially with the stock water pump/fan setup) so may be a tough fit in the engine bay without some serious surgery. But you could go with a 289 with some cool speed equipment which would put it solidly in the mid 60's. Lots of options ahead.

Well, since Steve just noted that he held the 3D mockup in his hands I'd say at least 6 months if not longer.

Replicas and miniatures of Md make some very nice ones.

Thanks for the photo reference. Now I feel better. I wonder why they call out Model A wheels specifically. I get the wooden T wheels, but what is so different about the A wheels that they are not allowed? Anyway, I'm not ready to jump in with both feet yet, but I'm formulating a plan. Plus, i work better on a tight deadline ? I ordered these 2 months ago, but they just landed on my bench so I thought I'd ask. And you ain't kidding, their stuff is not cheap, but I bought them during the Black Friday sale, so I saved a little ?

Possibly formulating a plan. I just got these, they are called out as 1932 Ford wheels. So, am I within the rules to use these? they're not Model A, but I'm unsure why they are against wire wheels at all. I know they aren't the best for drag applications because they can't take the torque, but in the late 40's/early 50's (which is where I may be headed with my build) they were probably still ok?

If you're talking about RMR, they cast to order. If you contact them they should be able to help you out.