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Exotics_Builder started following Revell 1957 Ford Del Rio Street Machine
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Finally finished this up. I just need to work a little more on the closure of the hood. It closes and slightly pops open. May need to add a magnet. We’ll see. Anyway, this is sort of a customized street machine. Some body mods done like shaved door handles and kit custom bumpers and grill. Here is what else I did: Customized the interior with Grommet Ring Front and Rear Set from Texas 3D customs. Cannibalized a spare AMT 57 Ford Fairlane dash with the Revell to get more detail and added air conditioning vents. Added a steering column with turn signal and gear selection. Added wood graining to the cargo area using Microscale decals. Added aftermarket inside door hardware. Wired and plumbed the engine and engine bay. Added a Fireball Modelworks FITech FI system to an AMT 427 engine replacing the Y block Ford with the kit. Had to modify the radiator hoses for the new engine and added a modern power brake unit. Added Hasegawa Clear Orange Finish to the rear side windows for tinting. Used AMT Parts Pack Gold Stripe tires with parts box Chrome Reverse wheels. Added valve stems to wheels. Did a two-tone paint with Tamiya Metallic Orange and Platinum Gold. Cleared with Tamiya TS-13 Clear. During the clearing process, I added some pin stripe decals.
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Revell/Monogram 64 is not bad, but is 1/24. Polar Lights does a 64 that is simple but has more detail than their 65. The AMT 65 is an old kit repopped several times and chassis is way old school. If choosing one, I'f first opt for the 66 by Revell. Here's the one I did, with some upgrades. The Hurst wheels are from the Royal 66 kit variation.
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If I recollect, and I'll check downstairs as I have the kit, that is a 1/25 not 1/24 kit. The old Auroras like the Jag, 250 GTO, Maserati and Aston DB4 were 1/25. Those were the ones picked up by Revell.
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Ferrari
Exotics_Builder replied to Brudda's topic in 1:1 Reference Photos: Auto Shows, Personal vehicles (Cars and Trucks)
There is always the SP2, if you want a copilot. -
Ferrari
Exotics_Builder replied to Brudda's topic in 1:1 Reference Photos: Auto Shows, Personal vehicles (Cars and Trucks)
Nice Monza SP1, but probably the plainest color scheme I've seen on them. -
1972 nova rally decals
Exotics_Builder replied to earlleecliffton1's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I think there was a Fred Cady set, but there be limited colors if found. I can check my decal stash but don't think I have it. -
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No. There are options in the USA for quality paints. Since Gravity specializes in foreign brands (although some US manufacturers), try Scale FInishes or Splash Paints. Either will also mix custom colors to a degree. US brands add MCW to the mix. Splash Paints has limited US colors and Scale Finishes quite a few. Have used all and work well. Have ordered from all with no regrets.