berr13

I know, it is! The seller also had a Johan '64 Dodge super stock, but I figured I'd better rein it in...I'd already bought an armor model, three AMT showcases, a box full of AeroMaster paints, and a Revell '59 Corvette. I love the IPMS event here--it's well-managed and attracts a bunch of great models for the contest, from both Texas and Mexico.

Bought a Johan 1963 Plymouth yesterday at a contest here in San Antonio, for $18! It's untouched, with a good box, and complete except for the continental kit and some weird exhaust pieces. It's going to make a good builder.

Wonder if the chassis and running gear would make a good donor for the AMT Ranchero?

Looking really nice!! Where did you get the rear tires?

Steve: My plan is white for the top, and a light blue for the rest of the body. Didn't think of just clear coating the primer (slaps top of head), instead I primed with white and hit it with a coat of Tamiya Pure White. The bottom of the body will be Tamiya TS58 Pearl Light Blue. I recently completed an AMT '68 Camaro this color blue, and it has a sort of VERY slight purple tint to it. After purchasing the Desoto I read where in late '59 a color called Bradenton Blue was offered for Desotos, and it was described as having a slight purplish hue. At any rate, I thought the white and blue would be pleasing, and I'll probably do a charcoal interior following Desoto patterns. As you probably surmised by now, I'm not going for the factory original look--I'm also thinking chrome wheels--but maybe more of a subtle period street rod. I think Petal Pink and Terra Cotta sounds pretty cool--the perfect color combo for the era! Jim

this is good, guys, thanks. I don't want to mess this up, it's a Johan '60 Desoto Adventurer!

have you looked at the carbs in the Revell '69 Z28?

I'm planning a two tone paint job with tamiya spray paints. Anyone have any experience doing this, and advice on how long the first color should dry before masking for the second color? thanks...

Thanks for the input, guys...I envy you your trouble-free building experience! On mine, I have trouble getting the assembled chassis/interior unit into the finished body. The windshield glass has a large lip at the front, extending under the front cowl, and that seems to be my problem. I've had to severely trim the front of the dashboard, and now it's starting to fit but the chassis still won't go all the way up into the body--the firewall still is about 1/32" from the rear inside wheel well. Guess I'll keep scraping until it sits like it should.

I'm having trouble with the '71 Duster, getting the assembled chassis and interior into the body shell, and need some tips from those of you who have built this model. It looks like the base of the windshield, where it glues to the inside of the cowl, is the problem. Is that correct? Any ideas for me? This thing has been kicking around my closet for years, and I've re-glued the side windows any number of times after aborted attempts to mate the chassis and body. Help!

Great project--don't forget to show us when you're finished...

good to know...thanks and just to build on what you've told us---the headers in the AMT '66 Nova will fit the Revell tri-five Chevy kits with very little work, and the headers from the Revell '69 Nova can be used on the AMT '67 and '68 Camaros.

Harry's right. Last time this topic came up I bought one he recommended and I've been VERY happy with it. With the combination of better light and a magnifier I've been able to see better and the quality of my models has improved quite a bit.

I'd say you were going for quality over quantity--beautiful models, all of 'em!

Gifted myself with a Galaxie '47 Chevy, and paid for it with tire rebate gift card. Win-win for me, eh?

This may be a stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway...I've recenty begun using the Novus 1,2,3 polishing products, and I think I need a little expert guidance. I've got a lacquer paint job, cleared, dry, and ready for polishing. The paint is smooth and blemish free, and has some shine but lacks any real gloss. Should I start with the #2, or start with the #3 and risk it roughing what is already there before going to the #2? Anybody have any experience in this situation?

Clean is the word that comes to mind, along with beautiful! That is just a great looking model...what color did you use to paint it?

The Barrett Jackson auctions sometimes inspire me to find something.

Beautiful!!

Excellent!!

My family lived in Pasadena in those days, and we'd go for the day to Long Beach to go to the beach (it was inside the breakwater, so not much surf--perfect for us kids). Afterwards, we'd stop by Beany's for lunch, and eat on the drive back up Rosemead Blvd. I can still remember the taste of the french fries! This was maybe a couple of years after the video, but it's the same place. Wow--talk about a jolt to the way back!

I've got a small used sardine can that I fill with hot tap water--put the paint bottle upside down in the can so the threads are soaking, and 5 to 10 minutes later I'm in business.

Great looking model, really sharp interior work! I'm currently waiting for an AMT '72 Corvette roadster to dry; painted it Tamiya metallic orange--like you, I was looking for an Ontario Orange look. Hope mine looks as nice as yours...

I like it!! Where'd you get the rear plate? That's pretty cool...

Very cool. It looks the part, and it looks drag strip ready. Is that a shop towel in the front seat?