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Yeah, when I was looking at some reference photos on-line for this build I came across that. I was also in the process of making a radio antenna for it and looked on-line to find out where it goes but never found a photo of one with an antenna. It surprised me. (Also saved me some time since I din't need to put on on the build. Lol) Later-

Thanks. Yes, Testors Fiery Orange. Later-

Thanks Guys! It was a fun build but did 5 hrs straight last night to get it finished! Later!

I entered a 7 Day Challenge on one of the FB sites. Complete an unstarted kit in 7 Days. I have always wanted to build a model of the Steve Stanford rendering of a 70 Monte Carlo convertible. No better time to do it! I added a few little things along with removing the roof. A wheel and tire change from a Cal Wheels version of some kit, a scratchbuilt convertible boot, made sun visors, and added some fine screen for the cowl intake vents. Since I did all of this I did not leave enough time to wire the engine. I did, however, work a full day hanging sheetrock today, so that cut into my building time. Here are the pics. Hope you enjoy it. Later-

Looking great! I can't wait to see what you do with it. That PE set will add a lot to it. Later-

This morning I'm actually excited about the look of this for probably the first time. I dry fit the grills in it to see what it looked like and i like the ugly thing! Still going to spray a couple of light coats of White Lightning on it to give it a pearl effect. Later-

David, This is coming along great! Your detail painting on the head looks perfect and that gold paint has just the right look. I came across this kit (a 2000's issue?) a few years back in a junk store and i passed it up. Now i realize that I should have gotten it just for the deep Cragar wheels. Later-

I have to agree with you there. I was thinking last night if it might work better to decant and thin the paint a bit then airbrush it. You just get too much from the can. Later-

I think it is interesting how plans can change on a build. Probably better said is how things progress without a plan. Tonight I taped off the roof and I painted the body in Rustoelum Satin French Blue with the thought that i will give the e tire car a couple of light coats of Testors White Lightning in a couple of days and, perhaps a few decal stripes. Now it is into the dehydrator for the model and off to bed for me. Later-

Thanks, but I have plenty. Later-

Wow! Gorgeous car and great color. I like the White lightning over a plain color. I've done it on a couple of cars. I did this 57 Wagon using a Tamiya Flat Japanese aircraft color. Turned out to be a nice pearl blue. Also did the same for the 41 Plymouth with another Tamiya Japanese Flat aircraft color and it made a nice pearl green. You may have given me a thought to do just a two tone with flats and White lightning. Thanks! Later-

Thats a possibility. The stock parts did fit very well. Unfortunately, I don't do much stock. Been trying to come up with a paint scheme and have found nothing online that looks anything like what I want. Im thinking of a Pearl white, Silver, and Metallic Purple theme but nothing is really coming to me. I want to start painting but would like to have a plan before I start. Later-

Thanks Claude! I removed about 1/8 inch off of the bottom of the rockers before adding the pipes so that they would not sit so low. I have not even included the pictures of how much I had to alter the shape of the grill and the taillight panel to get them to fit. I had to change the angles of the taillight panel and add a couple of sections from a second panel to make it long enough. The added pieces will end up being back up lights set just inboard of the taillights. Later-

Got the final primer coat on this thing this morning and left it in the dehydrator all day while we went to visit some friends at their campsite. Just got home and pulled it out. Doesnt look too bad. Now to figure out a paint scheme for it. I almost had myself talked into doing a 4 place t-top on it. It may still be in the plans. That will surely lighten the roof. Later-

Sounds interesting. I'll be watching to see how you do with this. I've got quite a few of this era of pickup kits and I am always looking for ideas. Later-

I'm liking these! Can't wait to see where you go with these. Later-

Nice mock up. Your work on this is coming along great! Looks like you've had to do a lot of scratchbuilding. Later-

I believe you're correct. I never got a box or instructions with this and wasnt sure on the year. I dont know why i called it a 66 since the guy i got it from a few years ago told me it was a 65. I must be getting old and slipping. Thanks for the jog of the memory bank. Later-

Well, if you find any, let me know where it is. I'm having trouble locating it. If nothing else you'll be able to figure out what you DON'T want to do. Lol. Later-

We have a club in Owensboro, KY (Plastic Modelers Club) that meets the second Thursday of every month. May be a bit of a distance but let me know if you're interested and I can get you more info. Later-

That is exactly what I found, but where is all the info on it? No contact info, time, flier, etc. unless I am missing something. Later-

I saw a reference to this show on the 22nd under "events" but can't find anything further. Did a site search for McDonald Land and got zilch. Any info? Later-

I saw a reference under events about this show on Aug 22nd with an event location but can't find any more info on it. Did a site search for McDonald Land and zilch came up. Anybody know anything about it? Later-

Thanks.That's the idea. It also ties the detail from the hood into the rear. Later-