Jordan White

So what color ya gonna paint it?

Well your best bet is to do an image search of whatever vehicle you're working on, and look for the engine pics for ideas of how the wires are run. Also go to the "how stuff works" website, since it provides plenty of good info. I will say though that I would say that 99% of the people who do any sort of extra detailing would have some sort of knowledge of how a vehicle works, and most of the engine parts, since it's that knowledge that helps them know where the parts go. However, there is a degree of being able to just look at a picture and compare it to the physical part you have as well.

It wasn't bad, however I didn't feel like paying for another, nor do I have the space for another.

Now on to the good stuff. Front headlights painted, lenses installed with LEDS mounted from behind. The lenses were fogged with old glue, so I scraped off as much as I could, lightly sanded them, and brushed the lens with Future to make them transparent again. Here's the front grille piece with turn signals installed. Lenses are headlights from a 1/24 kit, and yellow LEDS installed from behind. And here's the grill piece along with scratchbuilt grille mounted to the bumper. Here's what the fog lights will look like, again with LEDs mounted from behind (these aren't permanent yet, I'm going to paint the bumper before I glue them in.) Finally, the rolling stock. I was going to make my own wheels, but I found it was just too hard to do with the crappy wheelbacks they put in the kit. Luckily, I found a guy on eBay who makes 1/12 American Racing Torque Thrust D's. Here they are in the kit tires, with holes drilled for mounting.

Was able to get some pics of the work I've done since my last update. First is the chassis, which was painted black and I've begun work on the suspension, fitting the front crossmember and rear spring perches. I also got the body bondoed, smoothed, and primered/painted with a white basecoat. Here's the dashboard so far. Drilled out the gauges, where I'll add my own that will be lit up with LEDs. Also cut open the glovebox and made an interior to house an aftermarket radio. Here's the steering wheel, all painted up.

Go without and say it's a custom.

Personally I think that they would lend themselves to a wide range of build types. Stock, custom, race/drag, lowrider, DUB, even could be used to make an 80's muscle car. Plus there would be extra parts in the kit. I know that I would buy one of each at least since I'm a fan of the G-body cars.

Eh seems like everyone is slow on adding the 11+ 'Stang. The model companies...most, if not all, racing games... Since it's a pretty good idea that Revell modeled the kit on the computer to produce it, seems like they could just scale everything down by 1/12th to get a 1/24th GT500, which could be modified into a 2012 GT and Boss 302.

Probably 'cause it's not another Mustang or Tri-5.

I really wish Revell would take their Grand National kit and down-date it to a basic Regal, along with making a Cutlass; also take their Monte Carlo kit and allow for a basic Monte. Imagine if you will: 1987 Buick Regal 6 'n 1: -Parts for stock V6 Regal -Parts for stock V8 Regal (use V8 from Monte Carlo kit) -Parts for V8 or Turbo V6 Regal T-Type -Parts for Turbo V6 GN and GNX In essence it would really be more of a 3 'n 1 kit, with only 2 engines, 3 intake assemblies (N/A V6 and V8, Turbo V6), 4 wheel types (wheel covers, stock alloys, GN alloys, GNX alloys), optional chrome trim, chrome bumpers and grille (could be stripped for body color versions), and interior options for column shift/bench seat and floor shift/bucket seats. Also of course there would be two exhaust systems, with two versions of the downpipes for the V6. 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 4 'n 1 -Parts for stock V6 Monte Carlo -Parts for stock V8 Monte Carlo -Parts for Custom V8 Monte Carlo -Parts for SS Monte Carlo Body would have provisions for optional T-top roof, 2 engines, 3 induction systems, 4 wheel types, and 2 interiors (column shift or floor shift); also would have chrome bumpers and grille (which could be stripped) and white molded SS nose, along with optional chrome trim. 1984/1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4 'n 1 -Parts for stock V6 Cutlass -Parts for stock V8 Cutlass -Parts for 442 Version -Parts for Hurst/Olds Version Basically 2 engines, 3 induction systems, 4 wheel types, and 3 interior types. Also chrome bumpers and grilles, and optional chrome trim. Yes it seems like a lot, but with some clever molding designs, and parts sharing, it wouldn't be that expensive and would provide both G-body fans and customizers alike, the ability to make a large amount of different builds. I honestly think these kits would be admired by many people who build in different styles.

Yup love watching Wheeler Dealers. They show a lot of cars that either were never sold in America, or were brought over as lame versions. While some of the buying and selling can be cheesy at times, I do like watching how Edd does the work on the vehicles, plus they usually give good tips for what to watch out for. Trivia for the day: Edd China, the mechanic on the show, was the guy who built the motorized couch and was featured on one of the older eps of Top Gear.

Since it's based on the F150, it would only be 2WD, which the 1:1 never was. Hopefully some sort of 4WD system could be cast and included as well.

How much would be done, just the body and interior? Or would there be a chassis plate/frame? Which kit would be the basis?

Generally it was (I say was because I think Ebay has counteracted this now) because Ebay didn't have a fee on the shipping price, so people would put a low price for the item, and a higher price for shipping.

How about a '67 Camaro?

Best way would be keep them chrome, mask off the lip, and use an anodized-blue, or transparent blue, spray paint. Then if you want, you could make the center cap decals.

From doing a quick Google image search, it seems to be about a 50-50 split. So if you're thinking of building it, I'd say just go with whichever you think looks better.

I've seen the same sort of warnings on other sites as well. However most of the time the person being slammed will come on and make things right. Like on a Jeep forum I'm a member at, if someone slams a company for bad customer service, especially if they are a sponsor at the site, they will usually come on and try to make things right. However, if nothing is going to happen, then just lock this thread since it isn't going to help anything.

I do agree that calling out someone could have potential negative drawbacks, however I still think that he should at least try to publicly get his attention, since he's not responding to PMs or e-mails. Allow him to explain his actions under the scrutiny of his peers. I know its considered "drama", however I believe it's sometimes good to call someone out publicly for their actions.

Well I believe they do it so they can get the best mileage possible and avoid the gas guzzler tax. In any case, there's people who have figured out how to disable it, so it's not that big of a deal.

The only one I know of is the 'Vette (do they still do the skip-shift?) at the moment. I know they did that for the older Vettes and Camaros, however it was easy to disable which most people did. I do like Porsche's idea of a seven speed manual, with 6 close ratios for performance and a long 7th for highway driving.

Oh yeah? Well my '89 Wrangler is even simpler: 5-speed stick, 4WD lever, zip-down windows, no cruise, no A/C, and only power steering/brakes. Course it does have auto hubs, but that'll change once I upgrade the axles. Personally, I don't really care what they do anymore, so long as some companies still offer a manual on some of their vehicles. When I get a new vehicle next year, I'll be looking at a 2013 Tacoma with the 4-cylinder and 5-speed, in 4WD, which I'll have to special order since there seems to be only autos on the lots. As far as auto shifters though, I prefer column shift for trucks and floor shift for cars, with an actual shifter.

I don't think I could ever willingly smash a kit, even if it was giving me the worst of trouble. Either I'd put it away for later, or just dismantle it and use the parts for something else.

Agree on the realistic tires, not to mention tires with lettering. Overall, I wish the model companies would actually use all this interactive media to their advantage. Why have a Facebook page if you're not going to use it to see what the customer wants! Why not have polls that see what people would like in a certain kit, or what kits to produce next. Even if people don't have Facebook, get a mailing list together where polls and surveys can be sent though e-mail. See if people actually want yet another Mustang, Corvette, or Tri-5, or if they'd rather have something unique. Guess that's more of a rant, but you get my point.

Dunno about here, but at the Scale Auto forums, they only allow 3 pics per post, which is kinda dumb since you can just as easily post several 3-picture posts and it would defeat the purpose.