Exotics_Builder

I got back to the Revell 69 Camaro Pace Car replica. As mentioned above, the chassis in the kit is for the coupe and does not contain the stiffening cross member for the convertible version. Using images from a 1:1 restoration, I cobbled together the stiffening member. It is not perfect, but close enough, I think. I used too large bolts for it (should have gone down one more size) and I would have to modified the kit chassis some more as well. But, as it won't be on a rotisserie, it will do. I have one more convertible (67 Camaro Pace Car replica) to eventually do. I may design the piece for the AMT chassis and see about 3D printing it. That is a project for next year (an the acquisition of a 3D printer). Anyway, you can see the modification I just put through primer.

Generally it means a mix of the two colors. Tamiya, RoG and Fujimi do the same. In some cases you would get a ratio as well. The P denotes paint mark. If this is the part, it looks like a 50:50 mix RoG does a code with a mix ratio:

I think you hit it, because the paint looks warn and faded.

As do I. Same problem several years back

I pinged a friend who also knows Fred and he said all things are fine with him. Not sure where the story about his passing came from. Since Jim confirmed, I didn't attempt to contact Fred directly

Don't know. I'm 2,000 miles away now. I'll ping a couple of friends who know him to see if they have any info.

The wheels in the original 65 GTO kit

I have this original in the stash downstairs that I will check in the morning for what wheels are included

Arrived Friday, but I let it "stew" in the garage for 2 days since it came from Wuhan China. This is the latest Alpha Models 1/24 Ferrari 488 Pista. As in their other offerings, very well cast, where even the integral front end spoiler is cast in with the opening. I would love for more chassis and engine detail. Alpha is part of Hobby Design.

Nice catch. I will be doing the 44 Car plus a street LaFerrari (unless Tamiya gives us an Aperta before I start)

I used a couple of spoonfuls of a Tamiya paint stirrer to 1/2 ounce of Testor Clear. Don't need much for a pearl effect.

I had found these two, one of which is not the greatest

This one?

This was done with Pearl-Ex in Testors Clear. Then it was clearcoated over. Doesn't need much

Mine says 1969 on the bumpers. Looks like it could be. Definitely not a 67

In my experience yes. One of the reasons I clear over decals. I did a BMW M 635 CSi Schnitzer years ago that had layers of decals. I did not clear over and they yellowed over time. Lesson learned

As Snake said. it may take a week or a bit longer (depending on weather) to get a full bleach out

I have used them, as on this El Camino. Need to watch the dimensions. A rough rule of thumb is a 1/24 wheel is 1 inch larger in diameter if applied to 1/25. So, an 18" 1/24 wheel would be 19" inch in 1/25. Again, that is a starting point and you need to check dimensions. A lot of the 1/24 aftermarket wheels and tires are quite wide, so clearance problems may occur. Also, wheel mounting points also need to be worked as many are geared to Aoshima, Fujimi or Tamiya.

Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland offered it. May still do.

Just the opposite, if I understood your comment. 500 is thicker than 1000 is thicker than 1200, etc. The smaller the number the more viscous and rougher.

Drag racers loved it. My Dad bought a 65 Impala SS Coupe with 327/300 HP and it had a Powerglide ?

If I recollect correctly, that is 1/24 scale (if that matters).

When I researched the 1:1 some years back when this Protar kit came out, the info available said that the car was wrecked and badly restored. Have not followed up further as it is not on the build horizon. Each of the 36 were hand built and there are variations in each. Great idea to do a "kit" car

Or: https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/revell-instructions/gift-packs-more-tha/revell-hot-rod-mode/

It frequently happens. I see the dimensions, but not sure how that fits the pieces. Let me get some dimensions for you