Exotics_Builder

That's just one shelf. There are four more, going all the way up to a LaFerrari

Small show since it was limited to the parking lot size. Some interesting cars. Flickr Album of Car Show

Sorry, I was away for the last day and a half and just catching up. You have got the answer already. Fujimi 250 GTO was never in an EM series. The Fujimi 288 GTO was.

No, it is the Protar kit. It has opening everything (like the old Aurora/Monogram 250ish GTO), but suffers from a too squared back end amongst a couple of other things. I don't know about the tires in the Revell issue, but the Protar kits were terrible (a problem endemic to them). The Italeri and Fujimi are both good. Adding the HRM aftermarket engine does improve them, but not absolutely necessary. Lots of Aftermarket stuff for the Fujimi if you are looking for more detail. I have all of the aforesaid GTO's in my stash, if you have any other questions.

The cab would require considerable mods from a 68-72 to get to a 67. I had come to the conclusion a resin version would be an easier path. I did come across a diecast 67, but not very good photos to assess accuracy.

I thought a while back that I had come across someone who had done a 1967 Chevy pickup cab and then you would have to modify a 72 C1500 bed to fit. I went through all my research and links plus Googled and cannot find anything. Was there such an offering?

Right you are. I went and dug up some old instructions.

I agree on the first. The second looks like a Corvette engine (late C3?) given the partial air hose and the antilock brake box on the tree. C4's would have had the second gen LT1 but still front tranny (Except ZR1 would have the special engine).

It can. You just need to be sure any paint it goes over is thoroughly dry or it will leave an imprint.

I have one of each (one was a raffle win) and the great decal sets from VRM. R&MofM sold extra tire/whell sets for the trailer as well.

Don't think Randy sells it anymore. It was a simplified front end. I'd have to check my version to see if a transfer case was included. I don't remember that there was one. Also, the AMT Cadillac Escalade has a 4x4 suspension that can be adapted as does the curbside Revell Escalade (needs work to open the engine bay)

Gravity paints

Most of the models on my wish list will likely never be done by Revell, or perhaps any major manufacturer. This thread seems to me to be a variation of Revell of Germany's online wish list that sort of evaporated. I just can't get excited about these lists anymore as I feel they mainly a waste of time. Not that there might not be something on here that can get produced, but how long and far out?

They look like, but I passed at the moment since I have Hobby Design resin Brembos in the stash. I do like that Robert included the brake pads.

You didn't mention model, but sometimes PE frets will have side marker lights included. If yes, applying Tamiya clear yellow over the front and clear red over the rear does a respectable job. Otherwise, decals are sometimes provided or available. Not as convincing, but can be workable. Otherwise, you need to scratch build them one of two ways. One would be with plastic strip to create the frame and you "color" in or build a template to cut a recess in the body (more modern cars) and fill smooth with liquid clear and then color.

Polishing cloths only go so far. Then it is on to either Novus or Wright's silver cream. Then Future only if required.

Not likely.

The same. The only time I don't is if the scripts are so light (such as some AMT kits) that the ghosting after primer and paint gives a shot at placing it correctly (assuming the model is correct). But a lot of thought goes into that including any size differences, etc. So, normally sand off

Product is great, service is greater. He will also work with you on PayPal, even though his site doesn't have that checkout option.

I'm with Steve on that. I start on the body and will test fit things out, finalize the theme and get paint and finish underway. This allows me plenty of time to let the finish "percolate" as I get the rest done. Also, I save chassis and engine bay to last in case I wind up changing the paint color.

No full detail C7 from Revell. This easier build seems to be the way they're going on more modern car releases. Also the prepaint seems popular as well. Even Revell of Germany is thinking that on their newer cars such as McLaren 570S and AMG GT. I am not a fan of that simplified style, particularly the chassis. But, if it improves sales and gets more modelers into the game, I guess I can accept that. I did suggest Revell should up to C7 to a Z06. Didn't get a big OH YEAH! back form them though. The Z06, per their design rules would be a new tool, since 50% or more of the kit would need to be modified. However, the Revell guy also said that Z06's are a large percentage of C7 sales (didn't give me more specifics). So I reiterated that a Z06 would fill that niche for modelers

So did I.

Per Revell, chassis is like the C6R.

I'm with you on that one. After having been "burned" a couple of times by resin vendors, I would not EVER accept the long wait times mentioned, regardless of how good the product.