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  1. Exotics_Builder
    Did you check here? https://www.revell-service.de/en/
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    Model Car Garage has a few PE sets for Pontiacs, most geared to GTO's. There is no particular set I am aware that would mate to the mid-60's big Pontiacs. Nor have I have seen decal sets either that might have the script.
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    Ditto
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    I had that happen when using Bob's paints Creme Brulee color. I followed the thinning guideline, and my test shots got the webbing until I thinned it much more. I use an Iwata Eclipse at about 20 PSI. I think this effect was due to the pearl material in the paint. At least that is my guess.
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    Got my Ferrari SF90 Stradale kit yesterday from Alpha Models
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    Got my Ferrari SF90 Stradale today from Alpha Models
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    Glad I still have some originals left unbuilt. The 454 SS engine was a disgrace, though. Looks as if they used the small block and changed the heads.
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    Yesterday I went to the Pacific Northwest Model Car Fest. Did not see anything in the swap meet that I did not already have or not in the interest zone. Did enter 5 models and came away with these
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    Didn't "back date" it, but crafted this from it 23 years back.
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    Same here
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    Back at the El Camino after a lot of disruptions this month. Finishing up the interior. Starting with the kit interior, I removed parts of the seats and the door panels and incorporated ones from the custom option of the Revell 59 Impala. Then I added “carpeting” and detailed up the dashboard using specialty foil, Evergreen plastic half round, Best Model Car Parts gauges, photo-etched speaker grill, steering wheel from the parts box and carved out a spot for a radio I removed from another dashboard. Other than gear shifter, this is as far as I am going with this.
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    Over the course of the next year, I plan to really thin the "stash". I did go to a Model/Craft Store rummage sale where bought-out collections (among other things) were being sold at reasonable prices. I found a few aftermarket parts that will work on some planned projects and got them at a good price.
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    Got these from C1 Models. I was trying to figure out how to upgrade the Revell Land Rover kit. Then Chris Hale showed the line of options (as well as specific models from the Bond Spectre movie). My order arrived the other day.
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    I've got buried in the stash along with the bass boat. I won't be able to look for it until Saturday.
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    Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland has offered Vacuum advances as a separate item
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    Several orders. Good stuff. Never had a problem
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    I think I either need to start thinning the herd or ramp up my building. This is just the Ferraris
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    Came today
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    Just arrived.
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    There were multiple options for regional car shows today. I chose the closet at the Ilani Casino next to La Center Washington. Quite a mix of interesting vehicles on display. Some samples and a link to the album 2022-08-27 Ilani Car Show Album
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    Sorry I missed that. The detail on a lot of the engines usually does not include freeze plugs. I do have the kit in the stash and can pull it out to check.
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    There were 3 iterations of the LT1 engines: 1970's 350 small block with solid lifters in Camaro and Corvette 1990's which you referenced 2014 LS derived direct port injection, again in Corvette and Camaro The depicted version above has a single carbureted small block Chevy. Two other versions I have (some Coupes) have that as well. The GoodGuys version coupe has that and an option for 1990's LT1 using the same block. I didn't check the parts trees to see if there were options other than the instructions
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    After the permanent loss of one venue (The World of Speed) and the lockdowns caused by the Pandemic, Scale Auto Builders Association has combined two events into one. For this year only, the event will be October 8. In succeeding years, we will be aiming back towards a springtime event. This will be a judged event.
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    I decided that the trim around the roof was not going to give me the effect I wanted so I've omitted it. I have a couple of references to customs without it. I could still add it if I change my mind, but have to be careful. Since it is a custom, I do have some discretion ?
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    Now the fun begins. Got the clear coat on and through mid-level polish. Time to apply the Bare Metal Foil (BMF). The kit trim was pretty “soft”. So, I augmented with Evergreen L-shaped strips as explained before. I also added a custom side spear. One BMF sheet I have kept tearing even with a new blade. Fortunately, I have an older sheet that is working out. Since a custom, I will not be following factory stock trim. But a lot of pieces will be the same.
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