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Optioning out the AMT Chrysler 300c
LDO replied to Lownslow's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
A coupe would be cool. -
Are all AMT 1933 Willys based on the same kit?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I wish I had known that a few hours ago. No big loss. It’s still a cool car. I wanted the axle for my Dodge Fever build. It was recommended in the 1969 How-To article. I have an inbuilt ‘62 Catalina. Thanks for the info. -
Are all AMT 1933 Willys based on the same kit?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
The main thing I want is the rear axle. I’m trying to scratch build one but it’s not working out. The seats are cool for vintage drag cars. After taking out those parts, the Sedan Delivery would be a cool curbside street rod. Pro Touring sounds cool. -
Are all AMT 1933 Willys based on the same kit?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I ordered a Sedan Delivery off eBay a few minutes ago. Thanks, y’all. -
Are all AMT 1933 Willys based on the same kit?
LDO replied to LDO's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
COOL. Thank you. -
My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Tim- Thank you for the kind words. I read everything I could find online before starting this. I also found a Zoom interview with Jim on YouTube. The project was started before I had all six of the How-To articles. That accounts for a few of the differences. It’s also not easy to track down all of the same original parts. The story of your car was fascinating, also. It was a big part of the model car hobby and cool to see it restored. I’ll keep working on it. I want to see it through, so for the first time ever, I’m going to stick with one project only. My friend who printed a 1/8 scale model of a Potvin-blown Pontiac 421 with Mickey Thompson Hemi heads was disappointed to hear that it’s on the back burner. I think it will be up next. Thanks again, Lee -
Angel T - A not so box-stock build of the Monogram Uncertain T
LDO replied to Kit Karson's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That is so wild. Was there a how-to article? That looks like inspiration for a future tribute build. -
What is your favorite sports car?
LDO replied to WillyBilly's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I don’t think I could pin down a favorite. There are so many that I would love to have. Right this minute I would say a street legal Porsche 935 K3 -
My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
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My tribute to the Jim Keeler “Dodge Fever” 1968 Coronet
LDO replied to LDO's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Just a little bit more progress. This geometry is a pain in the neck, for me anyway. I couldn’t find a rear axle from a Malco Gasser. The kit has been reissued, but it’s about $60. That’s pretty steep for one part. I’m going to try to scratchbuild one from Evergreen styrene and the inner axle from the Ramchargers dragster I got for parts. The back half of the monocoque needs some cleanup and that’s a piece of Evergreen 3/16” tube that will be part of the axle. I couldn’t find a seat from a Tony Nancy dragster, but Leica007 from this site helped me out with a seat that looks better, IMHO. -
Lots of options for BBS mesh-type wheels. I don’t know what size/offset would work with an NSX. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=bbs+wheels&_sacat=1188 Off the top of my head, the Tamiya Mercedes-Benz 500SEC “Lorinser” (a German tuner” has BBS wheels. So does the Monogram 20th Anniversary Firebird. The Mercedes is out of production and expensive. I don’t know about the Firebird.