oldcarfan

Drifters and tuners use these a lot. It makes it easier to remove the front cover to replace in case of damage or to work on the engine.

Is there a retailer similar to Model Roundup that deals primarily in import kits? I used to have one years ago, but I lost the website and can't remember who it was.

Does this paint eventually harden to the touch or will it always stay soft or tacky? I remember how old Testor's silver, brass, and gold would stick to me even a year later.

Since they are redoing the 60 and 63 Ford trucks, maybe they can tool up a nice straight six engine to go with the Falcon Ranchero? It could then also be offered in the second issues of the too newly retooled trucks as well. Also, here's hoping they'll release the go-kart with the Bonneville body shell, too.

Thanks for the heads up, I just placed an order! I lived in Austin for years and didn't know they were there.

That looks really cool! What kit is that?

Living in the northern part of the Texas Hill Country, we see a lot of agriculture related stuff and I've noticed over the last few years that some local ranchers are buying these used Japanese Kei trucks for use. I'd like to see some in kit form. I know there is a kit of the Subaru Sambar in 1/24th, but are there any for these other vehicles? I'm thinking Daihatsu Hijet, Sambar of course, Suzuki Carry, and Honda Acty. There used to be a three wheel Mazda truck too, but I think that was 1/32 and I prefer 1/24th and 1/25th scale. eBay hasn't turned up anything, but I thought I remembered seeing other kits.

Maybe whoever owns the molds could reissue it and I wouldn't say no if they tooled up a set of Euro market bumpers to go with it. Much sleeker looking in my opinion.

I prefer plastic kits, but I look at die-cast to fill in spots that I can't get otherwise. I also look at the scale accuracy and proportions as well. I only buy in the 1/25th-1/24th range and a lot die-cast makers especially the cheaper price point ones seem to be of the "Meh, close enough," outlook.

Over the last few years I've been trying to collect all Monogram's Exotic Car line, but the Capri II has eluded me at a decent price. Does anyone know if Atlantic or someone else has the molds for this kit as well as the other kits in this line? I have a thread on the history of these kits and hope to start building the kits I've collected by the end of the year. I'd sure like to have this kit too! It was released in a couple variations, but this is the one I had as a kid.

No, just a base 2WD shortbed. No power anything, 4 speed manual, the basic truck you might have seen everywhere 40 years ago.Probably nothing special to anyone but me.

Because I'm a glutton for punishment and also because it's the only thing for sale in my area, I'm thinking about try to decant some Rustoleum and spray it through an airbrush. Add to this I came across a stash of 30 cans of all different colors. The question I guess, is does anyone know what the chemistry is on Rustoleum paint is? I know it takes forever to harden out, so my guess is it's old school enamel, but does anyone know for sure? Can I use maybe lacquer thinner or something?

I just got my dad's old truck. It's rust free but the paint's showing through due to desert sun. It hadn't been started or moved since 2004 or so. I hope to get it running by the Fall.

I wonder if the AMT 1967 Mustang chassis would work under this kit? It is pretty well detailed.

I'd love to have a couple of the updated G-Wagens. I also came across one of the cheap R/C 1/24th ones and the Jurassic Park 6 wheeler die-cast in the same box.

I don't want to be ungrateful to AMT for these new retools, but I'm wondering if they might also redo the 1960-1963 Falcon kit as well one of these days? Maybe the Ranchero kit could provide the chassis?

I tried ink jet printing on laser paper and it looked like this. So that's my guess.

I haven't built one for a few years, but it was decent for an 80s MPC kit.

I'd take a couple of those too!

I tried masking trim with BMF to spray it black then couldn't get all the BMF off. Can anyone show me the trick to getting it off?

While unpacking a box of models I forgot about, I came across two of the Italeri Gelandewagens and one of the Revell G-Wagen Fire Brigade. I haven't opened them yet, but does anyone know if these are the same kit in different boxes?

As far as the Johan issue, it would be nice if Mr. Spaulding could make a deal with R2 to redo the Johan molds that still exist and perhaps restore any missing parts as part of a trade. Maybe it could benefit both parties.

The Jeep is a nice kit. I built several of them a few years ago and they seemed to be one of MPC's better molds. I'll be looking forward to the Bronco and the C3500.

It seems to me that Rustoleum's quality control is shoddy at best. I bought several cans of a particular color for a large project and one can was fine and three were really bad. About the only difference I could see was the lot number was different on the good can. Krylon is almost impossible in my area but it is always a better product when you can find it.

I've been into models since I was a little kid thanks to my dad and uncle who built. I've gotten into and out of building over the years depending on what's going on in my life. It's a way of expressing creativity. I'm currently in the process of building a new modeling area and looking to start up again.