Exotics_Builder

Okay. This is getting a little crazy. I happen to have Norm's latest (2024) catalog in PDF form. I ran it through my editor and got each page as a JPG file and they are here attached.

Can you not modify this detail for a 67?

I checked an AMT 49 Mercury kit in my stash and they are in there. Even have the Weiand logo. Not sure what Mopar engine is in the kit, but the valve covers are there

Went to a swap meet yesterday and came back with these. Some are on the edge of my interest area but could be future trade fodder.

1st kit body

Maybe. I'd have to check the parts box

That is the technique I used. Closest to actual texture I've seen on the 1:1's. Color depends on what the effect is to be.

Been thinking about popping for this one, but too many on the shelf to be built as it is.

Sure sounds like it. I'd ping Jameston with the info you provided and any photos you might be to take and get his advice.

I use a Helping Hand base with a single alligator clip. I then use a wood clothes pin to cradle the transmission. I will attach the clothes pin to the alligator clip. This allows me to rotate/adjust the engine as necessary for detailing. I then paint the trans. For engines with transmissions (rear transaxles), I will use a bamboo skewer and insert into a hole with white glue (so I can break the bond and clean it up). If the torque tube is attached to the engine (think C5-C6 vettes) the clothes pin will grasp that.

Arrived this week

I have these in my parts box

Rather than piecemeal feed the details, why not start again and describe where you are at and what the base color of the model is? It is beginning to seem that you have a dark color plastic (perhaps blue) that you applied a white primer to? Or?

About 27 years ago, I purchased this resin kit from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. I thought it a very interesting custom and the first “full” resin kit I ever acquired. The resin model is a Juha Airio design. Originally intending to get at soon after purchase, it sat on the shelf all these years, including two cross country moves due to job. I finally pulled it off the shelf early last year and decided to get to it. With more resin experience, mainly upgrade parts, bodies and transkits, I felt a lot more confident to give it a go. The kit has the body, interior and most of the chassis. I needed to supply the engine, some suspension components, wheels, tires, trim, and detail. This era of automobile is not my sweet spot, but given the customs seen at car shows and in media, this looked like a sleek example. The only design element I did not totally like was the front headlight treatment. I looked at doing alternatives, including 37 Ford and BMW Mini front lamps. But the required surgery was more than I wanted to undertake with this. Also in the build plan, I decided to not go to the full modern approach with hidden engine bay components. The body required minimal cleanup. There was a bit of warpage that I did not recollect when getting the kit. I am attributing that to the length of time it sat plus the two long distance moves. The other strange thing is that the front grilles were rubbery (and were not originally). I tried to correct as best I could and used Super Glue to try to keep it set. I still think I may eventually seek another option. Made a couple of mods to the interior, adding some Evergreen half round on the door cards and then some wood decals for extra visual effect (although hardly visible). Also added same wood decals on the dashboard plus BMF for the vents. For the carpeting, I masked off the areas not to be carpeted and then sprayed Krylon Stone Texture Paint. The color I chose gave a mottled brown color that looked right for what I wanted. I appropriated the aftermarket big and little tires from a Revell 69 Camaro kit. Wheels are 3D printed from Off the Sprue. I cleaned up the chassis and added disc brakes all around. I then ran brake and fuel lines and finally parking brake lines. Detail Master and Off the Sprue fittings were used for connections. For the engine, I selected a Big Block Chevy from the AMT 68 El Camino (the chassis is based on that and it is an easy fit. Morgan Automotive Detail Distributor along with Model Car Garage wire looms, Parts by Parks pulleys and other parts were used in detailing. The engine bay did not have any radiator core and bracing, so I had to craft those. The “fun” part is that the way the kit is structured, the body needs to be fully assembled so that can be accomplished. I did a rough fit/plan out but couldn’t complete until everything in place. The exterior color is Testors Inca Gold coated with their Wet Look Clear. At the last minute I added the metallic stripe for some extra zest. The tape is usually used for fingernail art. I acquired a set of tapes to use on another model and decided this would be a good addition.

It is 1/25, but I have not tried a test fit in my Doyusha 1/24 DB5. It might be close

Hope so. Looks like only the C8 coupe is in their release plan for 2024 at this time. They did show a convertible test shot as well (can't remember what event)

Still need to do final polish and a couple of tweaks. Will take some better photos mid-week and post in finished. Happy New Year all!!

These are the ones in my 1967 Corvair kit. The 66 and 69 kits have different wheels. I don't have a 1968.

R&D Unique. Long out of business. I have a set or two in my stash. 1/25 scale. They produced multiple versions.

Kit is very good. Even includes the different sized left and right mufflers used to get the sound. The front clip is all chrome, so you would have to do some work to get color between the grille and bumper. Here is one I built

Arrived in today's mail

Arrived in today's mail

It has been 30 years since you convinced me to expand beyond foreign and exotics and do other car types. Remember that AMT 57 custom at Seattle Autorama?

1/25 scale 3D printed by Andy Lesiak. Quality is very high. Combine some parts from the AMT 72 plus a BBC (or LSX) and Voila!!