David G.

WOW! What a fantastic thing for Revell to do. The instructions tell you so much more than any photo ever could. Thanks for the link.

That's about as good as it gets! Very Sharp!

I can almost hear that throaty exhaust burble and smell those unburnt hydrocarbons! Excellent!

Thanks to everybody for all the kind comments. David G.

Very nice use of the "plain and simple retro custom" look!

And that's the way they were! Everything about it just seems right.

Thanks for the kind comments, guys. I plan on smoothing out the paint some more today. And, if I can work up the courage, I'll try some Testors Metalizer for the first time on the hubcaps. Removing the sprue marks just ate up too much of the plating to cover with the traditional silver paint. They've been soaking for a couple of days and should be de-chromed by now.

Thanks, that helps a bit.

Come to think of it, I once had a '71 Toyota Corolla wagon that had the modern style 3 point uni-belt as did all the '70 to '72 Superbeetles I've owned over the years. I guess the US automakers were a little behind the curve I do use the lap belt in the Olds, but the shoulder belt is anchored so high on the B pillar that I feel it would run right across my neck during a rapid deceleration event. I'd love to update the belt system in that beast.

Wow, low 9's is pretty hot for a weekend warrior! With that induction set-up you're using, I don't doubt it for a moment. I sometimes wonder what that old Chevelle of mine could've done. The Delta 88 I have now has a very mildly built 350 and it'll finish a quarter in just under 15 sec (unofficial) coming out of second gear at about 75 mph. My old Chevy felt quite a bit faster than the Olds does, so maybe in the 10 to 12 range. Once you get yours done and out on the track, if you could have have somebody shoot some video of a couple of passes, I'd love to see it run! I'm sure that's some distance into the future, but wow!

I've been using a polishing kit that I purchased at my LHS. It contains six sheets that are similar in size and weight to dryer sheets. They are color coded and range from 30 micron down to 1 micron. I've been using these for some time now and I'm pleased with the results I've obtained with them. My question is: How do "microns" compare to "grit"? The sheets are rated at 30, 15, 9, 3, 2, and 1 microns. What would be an equivalent grit rating for each of those sheets? Thanks, David G.

Thanks for the tip. I'm not sure if I'll use it or not, but it's a good thing to know. If you get the chance, please post some pics of of what you've done with your Starliner. I always like to see what different folks do with the same kit. Thanks for the kind comment.

Thanks, I'm really enjoying this kit. It's got a few issues. The frame was a bit warped, pulling the left rear wheel off the ground, but I managed to get it mostly straight by applying pressure in the right direction while holding it under running hot tap water. Gluing the frame to the chassis plate pulled the rest of it in line. I still have the second engine to build too! Is the '61 Starliner much different from the '60? Is it too different to convert from a '60?

Thanks for the comment! On the seat belt matter, I had a '71 Pontiac Ventura that only had lap belts. Also, in the '71 Delta 88 I currently have, the shoulder belts are a seperate piece each with its own buckle on the seat. Given that they're bolted right to the B pillar with no retractors or tensioners, I refuse to use them. That also makes me think that they're a dealer add-on. Maybe there was a "phase-in" period? Anyway, I didn't want to bother to put them in, and in 1960, it's possible that they may not have been there... though in all likelyhood they were. That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it! ...I think I just hijacked my own thread...

First, I have to tell how tremendously impressed I am by the work you've done up to this point. I can't wait to see the finished projects. Second, I have a fondness for old Chevelles. The first muscle car that I owned was a '71 or '72 Chevelle that I had put a dual-quad 427 Corvette engine in. With the stock rear suspension, I had to ease it up to about 40 mph before I could really put my foot in it, otherwise, I would just sit there spinning the wheels. I envy the fun you'll be having with yours! What are your plans for your 1:1, daily driver, weekend warrior at the local track? Of course, there's always just cruising around basking in the coolness! Keep up the good work! David G.

Very cool! As a parts box build, it's like a "Buy a couple dozen, get one free!" sale.

Looks really good, solid detail! Are those scripts on the PE, foil or painted? They're really sharp and crisp.

I saw that one too, sometime around 1977, I think. I remember feeling dissappointed because I thought it wasn't the real one. I distinctly remembered the one on TV being shiney and not fuzzy. I read recently that it was covered with "Bat Fur" beacuse the fiberglass body work had become riddeled with cracks in the ten years between the end of the TV series and the time it was making the circuit. It has since been restored. ******* Batzilla, What you've got done so far looks good. What scale is that one in? I heard that there are plans to release it in 1/32 (I think) and 1/25.

Over the past couple of months, I've had various questions relating to Ford's 1960 Starliner. Thanks to all of you who provided me with answers and information. Here's what I've been able to do so far. I've got the car to the point where I'm waiting a few days for the paint to cure for final polish and assembly. I figured that this would be a good time to post some of the pics that I've taken along the way. Frame, nearly complete. The kit supplied a fuel line that looked like a scale garden hose. I replaced it with a bit of wire that looks closer to the right size. I thought about adding seat belts and PE door & window handles, but decided to keep it simple. Besides, seat belts weren't required until 1968. My first attempt in more than a decade in wiring an engine bay. Maybe next time wired and plumbed. Dash detail. The instrument details actually use three different colors, Silver, Aluminum and White. I'm still trying to figure out why I bothered. The obligatory mock-up with the first coat of paint. Color sanded, re-sprayed, and ready to polish! As always, honest critiques and comments are welcome and appreciated. Thanks all for taking the time to look. David G.

Poor fellows. They have yet to realize that many women who'd date you because of the car you drive, will be gone as soon as your money is.

No Way! What did they do to the Smart Car, put a 1776cc dual Webber VW engine in it? I've seen cops riding bicycles pull these things over!

Well worth the time spent!

Are there even that many real ones left out there? An impressive collection of beautiful cars.

amen

Wow