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Big Ed, I have no idea what they look like but I do have a few truck kits from when I was .... ah, younger. If I had any idea what they looked like.... Also, Welcome to Model Cars Magazine forums. One of the very few rules we have here at MCM Online forum is that you must register to post messages. If you register using a "handle" or an "alias", you MUST place your REAL NAME (at least first and last name) in the "signature" below each message. The signature text block is found in your profile section of this board.

NO, thank YOU David! I really appreciate it. Now, keep your hands and arms inside the car at all times and HAVE FUN!!!

If anybody want to see what number they are, just check the member list! However, when spammers are deleted the members below move up one..... :?

Welcome to Model Cars Magazine forums David! One of the very few rules we have here at MCM Online forum is that you must register to post messages. If you register using a "handle" or an "alias", you MUST place your REAL NAME (at least first and last name) in the "signature" below each message. The signature text block is found in your profile section of this board. If you chose not to display your real name in your signature, you will receive a warning which, if ignored, will result in removal of posting privileges. Thank you! :roll:

Welcome to Model Cars Magazine forums guys! One of the very few rules we have here at MCM Online forum is that you must register to post messages. If you register using a "handle" or an "alias", you MUST place your REAL NAME (at least first and last name) in the "signature" below each message. The signature text block is found in your profile section of this board. If you chose not to display your real name in your signature, you will receive a warning which, if ignored, will result in removal of posting privileges. Sorry, but thems the rules.... er' rule. Whatever... Thank you! :roll:

Henry, the Detail Master wheels come in two types, Italian and generic American type of spokes. The American type is nothing like early pre war Ford wheels and cannot be modified as such, looking more like a 70's Appliance like aftermarket wheel. The kits are made up as aluminum rims and an aluminum hub with photoetched spokes and photoetched knockoff "wings". The Italian type kits build up into beautiful example of Borranni type wheels. Oh, and the rims can be found in two widths. Some kits have all wide rims and some mixed with wide and narrow and of course some come with all 4 narrow. So be careful before you buy that you know what your getting.

Hey Guys, Welcome to MCM Forums where the water is clear, the girls straight and the beer is always cold! Only two rules: No posts that contain flaming, bad words or other non-family oriented speech n’images. Please post your first and last name so we all know who you guys are. We do this if you register with a "handle" Jim B... you were sooooo close Best way to do this is to put your real name in the Signature Text box found in your Profile section of this forum. Thank you for complying with these simple rules. Have a great time.... and don't pinch the waitresses either. 8)

Perfect! Thank you Ron, and... good to meet you!

Welcome to the club Bill, welcome to the club!

700+ and no signs of slowing down! (you can quit telling your friends about us now...

WOW Doug, that would look cool with curb feelers and mudflaps!

hairy, Rules on the forum says that if you use a "handle" (hairy) that you need to put your real name in the signature text box. You must know where that is because you put your quote in it... Thanks! 8)

Don't know if they are 392 ci's but The "Orange Hauler" show rod and the AMT '65 Riveria both have nice nail head engines in 1/24th and 1/25th scales respectively.

One more thiing... quick disconnect fittings! GET SOME! If you don't mind hunting around for the stupid wrench with which to disconnect your air hose from the compressor than never mind... but I live by quick disconnect fittings. Okay, that is all.... :roll:

Darrell, And anybody else out there... compressed air is COMPRESSED AIR! It doesn’t matter if it is from a can of air, an airbrush compressor or the spare tire in your car! As long as you can regulate it and keep moisture out then it will work. I have even heard of guys building their own compressor out of old refrigerator parts. That too will work! All you need is a consistent source of air. Okay? Okay. Now, the air must be clean so a moisture trap is a necessity unless you live in the desert where the humidity is 0%. They are not expensive and can be purchase for as little as a couple of bucks for a cheap little throw away one. The regulator is also a necessity because you want the air to maintain a consistent pressure all the time. That can be expensive by itself but many compressors come with them so that may not be an issue. The compressor is what you make of it. I use an upright 22-gallon 5hp Craftsman. it is mounted in my garage and plumbed into my studio for about $10 bucks of pipe and fittings. I fill the tank about once a week and then shut it off. I can paint models, illustrations and slot car bodies all week and never have to turn it back on for an ENTIRE WEEEK! How cool is that? Of course you can buy a silentair compressor from the local art department for $500 bucks and keep it under your desk if you want. But I bought mine from Freaking SEARS for just over $100 ON SALE 6 years ago and just love it. (Might even Marry it some day) So... you make up your own minds but the type of airbrush and compressor is really a personal decision in my opinion. :-)

I like it! Put some mud on the tires and around the wheel wells and the maybe spray a little Floquil "dust" and perfecto!

That's really cool! Now you need scale piles of corn and grain to make the mash with... Just kidding. Beautiful work! 8)

Henry, Back in the old days, most street rodders modified stock cars up to go faster, either for drag racing or top speed runs like on a dry lake bed. One of the modifications was a stretched frame in order to gain stability when going FAST! Very few street cars back in the day were actually modified this way but this is a common theme now with the Nostalgia/Rat/Retro type of rod. Steve is only stretching his imagination with a very intresting creation where driver comfort and ease of operation comes in second to acheaving an overall look. I like where he is going with it, keep us updated Steve. 8)

After doing some checking around I found out that the MPC Monza chassis is sadly just as simplistic as the Vega and not a good source for suspension parts. Mr. Matson suggests the resin web sites and checking those turns up much the same response. Comp Resin only casts bodies and R&R has the same chassis piece as the kit Vega kit. Now the good news... Revell has a Chevy Monza kit called SUPER SPYDER in the version I looked at which contains separate suspension components. That would be the version I would look for. Remember the Chevy Monza came out in '76, was based on the Vega platform and replaced the Vega. That is all.....

As long as you warm it with hot tap water you will not have an "incident"! Putting it in a pan on the stove however is a completely different animal and the result probably qualifies for submission on Americas Funniest Home Videos. :roll: Thank you Brian! Oh, by the way, your paint is plenty smooth enough for polishing. Try some of Tamiya’s Polishing compound on the paint after it has had plenty of time to cure. I bet you’d end up seeing your reflection in a very short time. 8)

With soooo many cool builds... and I mean FREAKING COOL BUILDS, I might just have to sit this one out! Sheesh.... :?

Did you shoot that with an airbrush or rattle can? Rattle can, try warming it in a pan of hot water before shooting as it really smooths out the paint. Airbrush... thin it a bit more. And, could you add your last name too please. Thanks and keep building. You are doing a great job.

Nice clean build Ken! Better sand those tires some more....

Darn that cool! NO I mean COOL!!!!!