SSNJim

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My guess is not without a LOT of work. The top grill is the custom grill from the AMT S-10, and the bottom is the Fujimi Astro van. They're on a hobby knife handle with a #11 blade.

Thanks for all the kind words. I've always thought the Challenger looked obese. Camaro too, but I haven't come up with a plan for that one yet. Challengers equipped with a V-6 don't have a rear spoiler standard. I've seen a few around, and I liked the look.

This is my AMT 2010 Challenger with a 3" section. The rest of the work was just clean-up - removal of spoilers, badges and the like. The exhaust tips were replaced with aluminum tubing. Nothing special - I just had an idea, and wanted to see what it would look like. I'm pleased with the concept.

That was my favorite, too. I didn't realize it was a Lambo until you mentioned it. Either way, it's going into my "maybe someday" stash o'photos. I liked the Hummer/Indy Car one, too. It reminds me of the Raiders' Coach showrod.

I don't know about any conversion charts, but the size would be the prototype size divided by the scale. 2"/25 = .08", 3"/25 = .12", so the closest standard size would be .080" X .125" for 1/25.

The recent reissues of this kit have the same © REVELL, INC 1956 on the bottom. It is not unique to the original issue. Nice work on the restoration, and welcome aboard!

I wouldn't worry too much about the closed hood. The engines on these vans are not all that visible through the hood. About all you can see from the hood are the brake reservoir, battery, radiator, fan and other stuff like that there. The separate piece in the interior that looks like an oversize transmission hump is actually an engine cover. The radiator hose in the bottom picture of Post #6 points to it on the instructions. Much of the engine maintenance is performed from the interior of the van with that cover removed. For example, checking the transmission fluid and gapping the points would be done inside. The problems with the engine cover on the model are that it is difficult to see and manipulate with the doors molded closed, and it won't always stay in place. Still, if you want a fully detailed engine, leaving the engine cover off is probably your best bet. The interior would be accurate with it removed.

Here's some: http://www.mikesscalespeedshop.com/newitems.html I don't know anything about the caster, but he does seem to have quite a bit for the new Challengers. Any recommendations on Mike's Scale Speed Shop?

Fundimensions was a name used during the period of time when General Mills Fun Group (GMFG - yes, the cereal people) owned MPC (1970 to the end). Some of the older MPC boxes I have say MPC Fundimensions on the outside. They were big into toys at that time; you'll find a lot of toys (especially Star Wars) marked GMFG or G.M.F.G. I would imagine that 197 7 is the year with the final digit spaced weirdly, probably after the rollover from 1976. Long story short, it's a 1977 MPC issue. Dunno what kit number or version.

Here's a pretty good reference to most of the Fox-body Mustang model kits . Most are out of production, but it will help you know what to look for.

Very cool. Love the tail light treatment, looking forward to the grill work. The Revell 2005+ Mustangs are my current favorite kits, and I want to see where this goes.

You're welcome. By the way, Police Interceptors are designated P71 by Ford. P72 is the designation for taxicabs, and P73/74 are civilian Crown Vics.

That's because it's not there on a P71. I don't know what Agent G drove, but it sounds like a P73 or P74. All the chrome you have on there is on P71s, except for the moldings around the front and rear windshields. They are black on P71s (maybe I'm seeing light reflections). The only visible differences between a P71 and other CVs are the door moldings and the color of the B pillar (body color on P71, black on all others). If you want proof, I have a unmodified 97 P71 sitting in my driveway - white with blue interior. I think yours looks pretty good.

That was me who asked, and there is a link which would take you to the Tata Motors website to answer that question. Apparently no one clicked on the link. Some one else had commented earlier in the thread that Tatra would have done better in the US if it had dropped the "r" from its name, and that post was a (maybe too) subtle answer. I, too, am very impressed with this build. Great job!

I guess we'll find out. Jeff. Do you know who now owns Jaguar and Landrover ? Welcome aboard, Kenn!

I just picked mine up - the hobby shop said they came in today. I've been checking for the last month or two for either this or the convertible.... There were 2 on the shelves when I got there; I only bought one. Nice kit, if you're familiar with the 2005s you'll feel right at home with this. It's got separate front and rear bumpers, new wheels, and the seats strike me as new. I've been waiting a long time for this!

HO/OO is close (1/72-1/87), but 1/64 is S Scale.

Lindberg did a 2nd generation? Caravan in 1/25. They did a couple of versions, including a plain jane "civilian" and a police version as shown at the link. I don't think either have been reissued, though, and may be hard to find. Brookfield did a 1st gen promo, and I've seen a couple of diecasts. Other than that, I can't think of any other Dodge minivans. Caravan

Fujimi did a late 90's E320, and a 190E in a couple of versions.

Wherever I find them. I am always on the lookout for models. Every store I enter, I look for model kits. I bought a Revell 1960 Corvette (with multipiece body) at a Radio Shack once. LHS, club meetings, swap meets, thrift stores, antique shops, discount stores, department stores, toy stores and craft stores are just a few places. Sure, I don't find something every time, but it's worth looking.

Thanks! I hope to make it up there this weekend.

Is there an address? Web site? GPS coordinates? I'll probably have some spare time and a full tank of gas in the scooter this weekend...

Yahoo Groups has a group called 7x12minilathe that is a great source of information about the HF 7X10, 7X12, and 7X14 lathes. They could help you out with the problem. There's a lot of talented machinists there. One word of advice-don't join the 7x10minilathe group. It's primarily politics and OT banter. They will help if you post a question, but there's a lot of noise.

I use a piece of wood too, but I use the paint stirring sticks available at almost any hardware store. Most of the time they will give them away for the asking. They are very sturdy, and are big enough to allow you to get the seats, console, dash, rear seat and door panels painted at one shot.