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Ordered the Lexs Scale Modeling resin stinger hood for the Revell `67 Camaro. It arrived recently and not only does if fit well it looks good. Thanks for the lead.

On my way home from church this afternoon and ran into the grocery store to drop off a couple of movies I rented the other day (they have "Red Box" inside). To my surprise when I came out parked on the lot was a `59 Ford Edsel Corsair 2 Door Convertible. It was in immaculate shape. You don`t see these everyday let alone one in this nice a condition.

While on my way to pick up a few odds and ends from the grocery store I was fortunate enough to spot this stunning '70 Cuda. It was sitting at the entrance of the park that I live close to. After doing a double take I immediately did a U-turn, because I had to see this sweet looking Mopar E-body up close. After parking I quickly, struck up a conversation with the rightfully proud owner. He told me this beauty had just underwent a two year restoration and was on the streets in her maiden public appearance and he had brought her to the park to snap some pictures of his newly completed baby. He told me she was running a blue printed 440. The engine features a Weiand blower with scoop, dual Holly 750 carbs, dual Holley electric fuel pumps, Crower forged steel crank and high-performance roller cam. K&B domed pistons/rings, Hooker headers, 8" Wilwood power disk breaks on all four corners, Tremec six speed trans, Lakewood slapped traction bars, Moser Engineering 8 3/4 inch heavy duty rear end setup, Flowmaster stainless performance mufflers with 3" stainless dual exhaust pipes that exist just in front of the rear tires in AAR Cuda fashion. The refurbished interior was done in factory stock configuration with console and rosewood steering wheel; except the original style front seats were redone in a very soft leather with side bolsters added. As well the interior sported Stewart Warner oil/temp/voltage gauge package with steering column mounted tach and wood grip Hurst shifter. This killer ride also has A/C and power steering. Wish I could have uploaded a sound clip because when this Cuda is cranked over it emits such a wicket, deep, throaty rumble from the exhaust and a sinister high pitched whine from the blower spinning. Even though I`m a dyed in the wool hardcore Chevy guy I have to admit this is one sensuously alluring and bad to the bone Mopar!!! :-) :-) :-)

Thanks for the lead.

Thanks for the clarification. You have described the situation I have to the letter. Maybe cutting the scoop from resin piece and grafting it onto a styrene hood from the kit might be the best option. Hummmm...left me think that one over.

How hot did you get the water...Boiling?????

The hood edges slightly swooping up is not do due to the part being to thick, so unfortunately sanding is not going t resolve the issue. But thanks for the suggestion.

Have a quick question. I have a resin hood that fits ok except for the left and right rear edges near the cowl are slightly kicked up, jut enough to make the hood not sit totally flat on the body. So, I`m looking for suggestions on ways to flatten out the warped ends. I did peruse MCM archives and saw a post where one of the forum member suggesting using a “hair dryer” and another a “heat gun”. I do have both (haie dryer/heat gun) but was wondering if there were any other suggestion for attacking the issue. By the way if it makes any difference the part is cast in that tan colored resin and I suspect it may be a bite brittle.

Is anyone doing a "stinger" hood for the newly tooled Special Edition `67 Camaro SS Revell kit. I`m planning on building this Nickey Camaro.

Got the resin SS/Rs grill for the new Revell `67 Camaro today. I think I can make it work with a bit of messaging.

Yes, I get it …you can make your hobby purchases on-line. However, I love going to my LHS. There are about two are so sole proprietor hobby shops left in town. One is a “everything hobby & craft” kind of shop. They carry trains, RC plane/armor/cars, candle making- knitting-sewing- jewelry-paper making etc. paraphernalia with a VERY small smidgen of select styrene models. The other is a full-blown old school “models only” hobby shop. In fact it`s styrene heaven. They carry it all. They have aisles and aisles and aisles and aisles of models. Under one roof there are cars, motorcycles, ships, planes, tanks, armor, artillery, assorted military vehicles, diorama figures/scenery, trucks, big rigs, TV. Movie science fiction-super hero’s-monster figures. Additionally, they carry multiple manufactures supportive hobby supplies. You can order airbrushes and compressors as well. And, if they don`t have it on hand they will order it. This LHS also carries military reference books as well as Model Car Magazine (that’s how I found out about you guys) as well as several other styrene hobbies monthly publications dedicated to specific genres of the modeling hobby. They take in vintage kits on consignment. They purchase collections so they have a number of vintage kits on their shelves. If you`re looking for a vintage kit they will take your contact info and contact you when they run across it. I told them what I was looking for and got a call 18 months later because they stumbled upon it in mint, unopened condition…of course I purchased it. For long time regulars they will even do lay-away around X-Mas holidays. You can also per-order new releases. They will contact you that your pre-order is in and hold the kits until you can drop by the shop. I got multiple Revell `70 Cuda kits that way. To top this off no one and I mean no one just runs in grabs XYZ and runs out. When you go be ready to spend at least an hour or so browsing the store seeing what new stuff has come in; it may new releases, consignment kits or something from one of the collections the shop recently purchased. They know all their customers on first name bases and know what your interests are so it always a relaxing heaven for me, almost like visiting a long time friend. On Saturdays fellow modelers (guys & gals) randomly gather at the shop and chat about the hobby and chow down on free coffee and donuts (but you got to get there early for the donuts). Some even bring pictures on their phones of their under construction projects to share with fellow enthusiasts. While others will drop by with actual projects they just finished. The shop owner (he`s been modeling since the age of 7) as well as customer shared knowledge base is incredible. If you’re not sure how to resolve a problem your having or not sure how to execute a technique there is an endless plethora of friendly helpful advice from fellow modelers. They will also tell you what kits are good and which one are marginal based on their experiences. They will share after-market vendor contact info if to help improve your project as well as critique the product and service. It`s like being on the MCM forum except it`s live and in person with real-time feedback/suggestions from fellow enthusiast. They do have on-line presences and do have some international customers. So they are not stuck in the stone ages. I look forward…in fact I cherish visiting my local hobby shop. Not only do I enjoy myself but I walk out with a bunch of goodies in my hand and the feeling of immediate gratification. I`m not implying that shopping on line is a pain in the butt, but the above is a customer/ hobby experience that I cannot get shopping on-line. True I may be able to get XYZ for a few penny's less on-line (and I do mean ONLY a few pennies by the time they add shipping) but heck they are one of the last sole proprietor hobby shops still flourishing; so I will do my darnedest to support this great small business owner and preserve a piece of the "true" hobby experience. I love my LHS. But to each his own, so that`s my 2 cents on the subject. I will get off my soap box now. Peace, I`m out.

Cool...very cool.

It is uplifting to see an AMC subject...any AMC subject because they are so seldom built. By the way who released this one I thought the lion share of AMC`s were issued by the now defunct Jo-Han models. Good luck with your build.

Thanks one and all for the suggestions so far. Atmobil what method do you employ to straightening badly "bent" post? I have a 69 GT.T.O. with that issues as well. I`d also like to hear the suggestions from you other go folks as well.

I agree. Despite the harsh criticism so often voiced on ALL of the forums Revell had done an outstanding job at listening to what the modeling community wants and they have quite often delivered. There will always be subjects that we wish they picked as well as subjects we ask ourselves why did they pick that one. True some kits have short comings but in the main they have done a great job with subject selection and execution.

I have a Johan 69 Javelin annual with a missing windshield post. Is there any alternative beyond butchering a body of another car for a post. I`m sure others have encountered this problem; so I`m seeking the sage advise of this group of savvy builders on how you resolved this issue.

Outstanding,,.very outstanding.

Thanks for the info. I attempted to check with Modelhause but was greeted with this message "Pending retirement for May of 2017, we have been swamped with orders. In an effort to catch up and prepare for the Toledo Toy Show, we are shutting the web site down for 6 weeks."

I ordered the MPC grill 2 days ago..awaiting it arrival. I`m hoping it all works out. Thanks for the assist one and all.

I checked the Keith Marks ste and found the decals...thanks for the lead.

I have an extra AMT 69 Olds in my stash..thanks for the insight!

Cool..thanks for the feedback.

I am looking for a 1/25 scale 69 G.T.O. Does the reissued MPC kit have the proper G.T.O. "The Juge" graphics.

Does anyone offer a `69 Pontiac G.T.O.? I do believe this was originally a 1: 25 MPC annual kit.