Mr. Metallic

Here's a link to my album of Replicas and Miniatures of Md items. There is also a copy of his latest catalog. http://public.fotki....can-and-miniat/ Norm IS the best. Great guy, great businessman, great hobby historian, and a great builder too. BTW, I'm always looking for good pics of his stuff to add to my album. Trying to make it THE place to see his stuff online since he has no time to make and maintain a website of his own. PM me if you can help.

Stealing the engine out of it already. Hello hot rod!

Lyle just mastered a cabriolet for Norm. I would love to see a phaeton

Just picked one up from him a couple months ago. Nice piece

This is a drop on conversion for the Revell 5window kit. BTW- Thanks Lyle

Not sure if you were kidding or not, but this is a '32 Ford Sport Coupe And here is the resin conversion offered by Rep+Min And here's one I just finished building from the Rep+Min conversion, based on artwork by Keith Weesner

That grille was included in the Little Deuce issue, not sure if it made it into the Son Of Ford issue. The Little Deuce and Big Deuce were actually based on a real car, with magazine coverage in at least one major mag. If you like I can get the exact issue info And Larry, the up-top made it back into at least one issue of the 32, the one that came with the diecast included, from the early 2000's

The same parties are involved that were originally gauging interest and taking pre-orders in Nov 2008. They have overcome the various bumps in the road and are very close to taking true orders for these. Stay tuned

Just picked mine up today and figured I'd share some pics. All I have to say is...awesome. I'm no expert on the various versions of this kit over the past 45+ years, but I'll comment on what I see so far The chopped coupe body is back. And there is both clear and red tinted "glass" for it. Also a set of beautifully chromed wheel covers and chromed steel wheels. The interior for the roadster has been retooled to tuck and roll rather than the square pleats of the last few issues. Also included are a pair of the sweet, pad-printed, narrow white wall slicks and 4 medium white wall tires. A really well done decal sheet is in there too, as well as the standard "mini-box" and "Kat from AMT" sticker that have become the norm from the new AMT. I will be getting more of these, without a doubt. Now I'm just torn on which way to build it first, but as you can see by the pic I've kinda made my choice

Rather than continue the debate of whether or not another 32 kit is wanted or needed from Revell, I'm going to participte in the actual intent of this thread... As I stated in the"reviews" area after the 5w kit came out here's my idea. Closed cab or RPU pickup. An Olds J2 engine(Rocket) would be outstanding since it is the only GM small block from the 50's that hasn't been treated to new tooling(SBC-multiple times, Nailhead-in the AMT 66 Riviera, Caddy-in the Revell 49 Merc) As someone else suggested, a quickchange with coilsprings using the current mounting setup would be great for vintage stuff, but could also be used by street rod builders if Revell didn't want to still include the Ford 9". Guide or commercial headlights would be neat. Putting a buggy sprung rearend in this kit, while very cool, doesn't seem to fit economically given the guideline of being street-roddable too. Thanks for listening Revell.

Threw this together in one week from the brand new Revell 5w kit. This can be done because just like all the other Revell 32's, this just falls together. I decided to personalize mine a bit by adding some parts box and aftermarket while still highlighting most of the great new parts this kit offers. The engine is the kits new "hemi" with a few details. I added the 8 carb intake from an AMT Boss Nova, air cleaners from an AMT 53 Ford pickup, Parts by Parks distributor, air compressor for the rear airbags from a Monogram 59 Caddy, and a chrome generator from an AMT AlaKart. I also added the oil filter from a Revell Merc, and scratchbuilt a fuel system with red transparent fuel lines. Here's a trick for some over the fender exhaust headers. The kit headers for the "hemi" route under the car and connect to the "stock" exhaust. If you flip them side for side and turn them over you get over the frame headers. The exterior features the beautiful stock height 5 window body. First, I unboxed the framerails forward of the grille shell. Then I added Lincoln taillights from a Revell Merc, bar grille and headlights with seperate bezels from a Lindberg 34 Ford pickup, and wheels and tires from a Revell "Rat Rod" with parts box caps. These wheels and tires are very easy to adapt to the 32 suspension by just drilling larger holes. These are a big improvement over what I feel is the only week point in the 5w kit, the tires with wide whitewall decals. Color is Testors OneCoat Inca Gold The late 50's showcar theme carries to the underside with a more traditional rear airbag setup(which is plumbed with airhoses into the trunk.) Modified the kit ladder bars to a single bar setup, and used the new hairpins up front. The interior is all from the kit, except for the Kens Kustom Fuzzy Dice. Great kit, just wish that since Revell was tooling up new wheels for this kit that they had made them to fit the "Rat Rod" tires instead of the crummy whitewall decals. Otherwise, this kit is great. i am fermenting ideas for a fendered and chopped build. I will definetly be buying more of this, especially for the kitbashing possibilities. Thank You Revell!!!! p.s.- the front of the body sits high because I made my own motor mounts(because i stole this frame from another project because it had the old style airbag mods done), which sits the emgine too high in the frame, which hold up the floorpan, which holds up the body. The position of the body is not Revells fault!

First off, i just want to say thanks to Tim for giving us the inside scoop and great pics of this kit. Secondly, I'm stoked for this kit. i didn't initially think I'd buy more than a couple sedans at the new high price, but I can't stay away from it with all the new updated parts they threw in it (thank you Hobby Lobby for those 40% off coupons!) I'm sure it will be the same way for me with the 5window. Great move by Revell for including different parts than the ones from the sedan. they could have easily tooled up a new body and interior and left it at that and still sold a ton. Now, here is my wish for the next kit in this series. Issuing this kit this way would ensure multiple purchases by builders because of the kitbash possiblities: Closed cab or roadster pickup. Hopped up 50's olds engine(Caddy, Chevy and Buick have all been treated to new tool versions from either AMT or Revell, now it's Olds turn) traditional rear suspension, Guide or E+J headlights and wide 5 artillery wheels. 2 carb setup for the 5.0. And, of course, the wide whites from the "Rat Rod" series. I know, tooling costs money, but with these parts9especially a buggy spring suspension) they would sell a ton, don't you think?

Well, my family is driving out to Orange County for an Easter vacation to see my mom and brother. I had forgotten that the NNL East had moved from late March to April. So, I was standing at work last week and realized that i might actually be able to make the show. I rushed home and looked up the date, sure enough! if I can convince my wife to stay an extra day I will be able to go! I haven't been to one since I moved in 2002, so i am super excited. if you've never been before you should definitely try, it's the greatest model car show anywhere! hope to see some of you there!

The only problem is that it hasn't been updated in more than 2 years. Anyone have a more up to date catalog they can share with us?

two more, and the link... http://public.fotki.com/crstan/finished_models_by_me/

One of my most prolific years ever. For details and more pics follow the link to my fotki. Happy new year! Now I just need to work on the lighting and photography. Thanks for looking!

Thanks guys. It's just a setting on my camera. I was going for that old-timey feel. I think it worked.

Well, it is touching in a couple of those pics, but I have adjusted the suspension and grille and it no longer drags Also, it's called the "First Run" for a reason. This is the cars first time at the line at B'ville, thats why there is salt on the tires only. Thanks for the suggestion tho

Thank you. The paint is tamiya dark blue over black, no clear. The salt on the wheels is baking powder. I coated the tire with a thin coat of rubber cement. Then I rolled the tire thru some baking powder spread out on an index card. Let it dry, and then mounted it to the model.

Haven't been on this board in a long time so I thought I'd stop by and share what I've been up to After building my first salt flats car a couple years ago for Randfink I knew I had to build one for myself. I did some research, trying to keep the details as era specific as possible. I'd tried to do it before, but always ended up adding or changing something to take it out of that early era I was aiming for. The early days of hot rodding. The golden age of speed for the everyman. Anybody could get into a rod for a few bucks and just go fast... This is Revells '32 Ford roadster. I started it last winter, but have only really been working on it in earnest for the last 4 months or so. It's been a lot of fun. I'll let the pictures do the talking and then list the notable parts below. Revell body channeled over frame and modified cowl for AMT Phantom Vickie windsheild. 50 Pontiac taillights from Phantom Vickie. Headlights from AMT 34 Ford. Rep+Min 37 Ford truck grille. Monogram 32 Ford firewall. Tamiya Dark Blue over black primer. Frame modified for flathead engine, and monogram 32 Ford suspensions. Revell 40 Ford friction shocks and AMT 41 Ford hairpins. Revell 37 Ford pickup wheels and tires. Revell retooled 50 Ford pickup ARDUN powered flathead. Rep+Min carb stacks,generator and pulleys. Phantom Vickie headers. AMT 53 Ford injection setup. Scratchbuilt valley cover and exhaust tips. Kit interior with parts box gas tank, fuel pump and battery. Rep+Min "rat rod" seat and Auburn dash. Revell 40 Ford steering wheel. Scratchbuilt seatbelt and hardware.

Hey, if you're into rods and customs you should check this place out. It's Kustom Kemps in Miniature! http://mrmetallic.proboards49.com/index.cgi

If you like rods and customs of all kinds wander on over and check it out. http://mrmetallic.proboards49.com/index.cgi We would love to have you on board!

I don't want to start a fight, but what makes it so wrong? Just because it's a Japanese engine in an American car? Hot rodders have been putting other makes of engines in their cars since the beginning, so what's different than what they did in the movie? Hot Rodding, buiding street machines, muscle cars and tuners, it's all about going fast and looking good. This mustang did both in my book.

For those of you wanting to try the RIT dye technique here are a few tips. I've actually done this, so I'm not just hypothisizing(is that a word?) 1)Buy yourself a cheap/used pot to heat the dye in. Try yard sales or thrift shops. 2)Buy a cheap mesh strainer from the cooking section of your favorite store. If you can find a plastic one that would be best so it doesn't transfer the heat to your clear part. The strainer is to keep your part from making contact with the sides of the hot pan which will cause melting or warpage. 3) Follow the directions on the RIT package for preparing the dye 4) A light "polishing" is a good idea to give the dye something to soak into. Use one of those very high # polishing clothes or the buffing parts of a ladies manicure stick. I originally read about this method in a magazine, and gave it a try. Longer soaking makes for a darker tint, so monitor your progress, but each successize dye session reduces it's effectivness. I did this on the glass roof insert for AMT's 56 Ford, and it came out pretty good, but it was the wrong color in the end, so i never used it and did not take pics of the results. I would be more inclined to try the tinting Future technique because it is reversible, but the RIT dye tinting can be done!

Imitation is the sincearist form of flattery, so knock yourself out. Sorry, I'm sure I just butchered the spelling on a couple of those words.