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Back on the bench. Got through the projects that put it on the shelf. Now is the time to get this back in gear and complete. The stock replicas would have A.I.R. smog systems on them. Even though Revell has an A.I.R. air pump in another kit, there is no exhaust tubing and muffler. It is a small part but, I cobbled one together with various pieces of Evergreen plastic. It is not perfect and still needs a little cleanup, but since it will be a bit deep in the engine bay, should pass muster. In the future, I will need to figure out how to do a more refined version and replicate it. I have about seven future projects that would benefit from this part. Need to carry on with the hoses and the connectors next. Also, back to painting and decaling the body.
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I just pulled out the Revell 69 Camaro Pace Car to get back at it. Started the base paint and engine detail.
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3 minutes ago, espo said:
I would still be interested in a trade for the boat and trailer. The cowling you mention, is that for the engine or the area between the driver's seating area and the stern and engine mounting area?
This one. I guess it is actually the canopy. It has been in the box for two moves. One from Washington State to Chicago area and then back. The motor one is on the lower tree in the third photo. If still interested, PM me. Thanks
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Well the Union kit is supposedly the IMC kit which came out in 1966 and John Mecom's Lola T-70 Ford raced first in 1965. So, I am guessing that 1965/66 would be the prototype year.
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4 hours ago, espo said:
I might be interested in a trade for the boat and trailer and the truck as well if you're not thinking of building it. What sort of kits are you looking for?
Cowling is MIA. I need to find that. The truck is long gone. So, I only have boat and trailer. I'd be interested in a trade, but I need to find the cowling. Don't know why it is not in the box.
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4 hours ago, robdebie said:
Thanks in advance for posting your photos! And a big thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that before. I think I'm starting to understand the two different versions now.
Rob
The photos of the kit parts. Cowling is MIA, I need to find that or is this good enough?
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In the last couple of weeks, I dug it out of the moving box and will take some photos today. I have one of the racers and the bass boat. I will not be building the racer and will likely trade it off.
Here's a link to online instructions: https://public.fotki.com/bill-rules/instruction-sheets/revell/chevrolet/revell-7240-mach-1-/
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2 hours ago, David G. said:
Dang! I wish I had known about those when I built my Superbird.
Those are sweet!
David G.
I got a set recently (in 1/25) as I am doing a Johan Superbird with chassis from an AMT Plymouth to beef up the detail. Hope to get at it later this year.
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Ray's Decals has 1/24 and can do 1/25. There is a US distributor in Wisconsin. It can be a while to get them. Email is sunbird93racer@yahoo.com.
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Just don't have the words. He is the 6th to pass on in the year and a half. And yesterday came news of another one, Bruce Sadewater (aka Hemiman) has gone on to the big model room in the sky. May they all Rest in Peace.
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9 hours ago, chitownbri said:
Not many shops left around here anymore, I don't think there's any left inside city limits. But there's Des Plaines hobbies in Des Plaines, Walts Hobbies in Crestwood, Berwyn Toys and Trains in Berwyn. Walts is my go to shop, they are well stocked on kits and paints, and they have a big selection of trains and rc stuff too.
1 hour ago, Mike 1017 said:There is also Ron's Hobbies in Mundelein and B&G Train World in Elgin (never went there when I was in the area). The two great ones (from the time I was transferred there) were Venture Hobbies in Wheeling and Al's Hobbies in Elmhurst (both long gone).
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My "haul" from yesterday's Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest
Great show. I wound up buying the Mercedes and Alfa at very good prices. The rest were raffle wins, including the top raffle prize of an airbrush set.
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Base is 1/25 scale Lindberg/AMT kit.
Work:
- Engine detailed using aftermarket and scratch-built parts.
- Detailed chassis with fuel and brake lines.
- Interior detail with parts box seat and adding interior door and window handles.
- Photoetched front grill.
- Aftermarket Coca Cola Cooler.
- Modified into flatbed with diamond pattern floor. Added stanchions with cable and access ladder on bed.
- Aftermarket big and little tires with parts box wheels and resin air valves.
- Combined 3 Coca Cola decals from a set to get the door logos.
- Painted Scale Finishes Coca Cola Red under Mr. Hobby Clear Gloss.
Aftermarket Parts Used:
- Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland: Flathead parts; big and little white wall tiresk
- Parts by Parks: Stromberg Air Cleaners; Beehive Oil Filter.
- Detail Master: Plug wire; radiator mesh.
- Model Car Garage: Grill material; Stromberg carburetor set.
- USCP: Tire air valves.
- Pro Tech: Plug boots 90 degrees.
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Complete and off the bench. Go to Completed to see the result.
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Only decent 4bbl Pontiac I recollect is the Revell 68 Firebird 400.
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4/30 Update – Into Final Assembly
Started the final assembly process. The first photo gives you an idea of what the result will be. As we all know, attaching the last pieces after you have gotten the finish done is always tedious.
I also took a chassis shot to show the fuel and brake line details. The dark spot in the top middle is the box holding the inverter and the power cord from the cooler runs into it. In adding the fuel cap and tube, I noticed that it was floating in space. So, I added an extension to run it to the fuel tank. Next photos will be the result.
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34 minutes ago, customline said:
I would not expect detail that intricate on something like this; my first comment was just joking. I really like the build. It's imaginative and well executed. I just hope you can put something a little stronger than Coke in that cooler 🥴
Labatt's? Molson's? Kokanee (closer to me)? 😀
When I got back in the hobby after college and getting settled down a bit I concentrated on detail as I didn't have a lot of room and painting was problematic in the apartment (hit or miss). Enjoy doing detail and little "Easter Eggs" in the build. I realized you were joking, but actually did vex over several of the items you noted. I usually decide to spend more time on the most visible aspects and do some trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) on less visible.
But Ace-Garageguy would likely give me demerits on it 😉
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4 hours ago, customline said:
Yeah, man, it looks pretty darn good. I was just playing. Not too many people would know that stuff. What you see in the 1:1 is an open drive compressor on the left and on the far end of it is a big pulley. The motor on the right would drive the compressor with a belt. There should be a condenser connected to the compressor with a maybe 1/2 copper line. The condenser is probably located on the far side out of sight or it was removed. On the left of the compressor is a pressure control of some sort. You have a good representation, though, I was just messing with you.
Edit: upon close examination, I see the compressor pulley serves a dual purpose because the spokes are made in the form of fan blades. 😀 fascinating!
I decided against the belt as not really visible. If it were more exposed, I would have done some more research. Makes me think of maybe getting another one for a future project where it is being refurbished. But I have so much in the stash and so many ideas, I don't know. I REALLY DO appreciate your feedback and info.
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18 minutes ago, customline said:
You need a condenser coil 🤓
....and a fan
The round piece in the back is supposed to be a fan. As to coil, well, I couldn't find anything that was representative of one, so it went without. Real one and model
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Update 4/25 – The “cargo”
Getting closer. I’ve got the chassis detail as far as it will go. And finish clear coating the cab. Getting the flatbed area “cargo” prepped and ready to install. The reason for the quotes around cargo will be evident in the final assembly.
The cargo will be a Coca Cola Cooler. I choose the AK Interactive Doozy brand 1940 Westinghouse unit for its detail and the fact that it is a refrigerated unit with detail. The ice chest in the AMT 61 Falcon Ranchero purportedly represents a water bath version and there is no internal detail, it would nee to be crafted.
The Doozy kit is meant to be weathered, but I choose to keep it refurbished but still rough with age. A motor and compressor assembly are provided. I decided to add a little more detail to represent some wiring and refrigerant lines. Not as detailed as a real one, but it gives the effect and will not be highly visible. I took an engine bay decal that looked close to a product plate and added it to the cooler body. I also crafted a weatherproof box to carry an inverter that the electrical plug can be placed. The box is under the bed on the pickup rail.
Remaining is to polish out the cab and do the final assembly. It should be ready for our upcoming Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest on May 4.
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Going to try again after several months. After the move back to Washington State, as I went through the model stash, I discovered a missing parts tree from this kit:
The parts tree is C and has these parts:
I have gone through all the boxes and cannot find it. I certainly would not plan to buy another complete kit (long out of production). The Tamiya parts sources no longer have anything for this, nor does Tamiya.
If you have one you are willing to let go, let's work a trade. I have quite a parts stash.
Thanks for looking. Any help is appreciated.
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3 hours ago, bobss396 said:
A step in the right direction, thanks. I will look that up. Are they reputable to do business with?
I've ordered from them before. And some US online stores carry them, but out of stock at the moment. Besides Future Attractions mentioned above, there is also Aber, Top Studio and Yamamoto Model. Burbank House of Hobby has an Aber set. The others, except Future Attraction, you'd likely have to get from Europe.
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Of the top of my head, Mr. Model (from Brazil). There are some others
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New Project – Revell 1969 Camaro Pace Car
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I actually owned a 68 Z/28 that was stolen and totaled by the thief when chased by the police. Then I got a 70 Z/28. Still wish I had either but loved my 68 (except for gas mileage). Picture is about 2 weeks after I got the 68 and before the engine mods (headers, cold air, short ram, etc. were down by the dealer).