1972coronet

One of the nicest features of the Revell 1969 Camaro (which I can't flippin' believe has been around for north of 30 years already !) is that the more-recent (last ~15 years) issues have separate exterior door handles (in addition to the hardtops' moulded-on handles). IIRC, those separate handles premiered with the convertible edition. The older than Methuselah MPC et al. 1969 Camaro is an absolute heap; the Monogram (when they were separate from Revell) '69 Z-28 is also a steamer.

I love your 'velvet hammer' Olds ! This kit came along during the late 1980's Renaissance of the hobby; an all-new creation under the MPC banner. Now, where are you buying that Hasegawa Mirror Finish foil ? I've only seen Gunze-Sangyo Mr. Foil , but that was eons ago; not even on their website anymore.

Super tractor ! There's even 'grease' on the tongue ! WOW !

Handsome Red Tabby ! How old is that love bug ?

Here's the video of "roll your own" foil by Tulio which were referenced earlier :

Sodas this mean an accompanying trailer with crates of cool, refreshing Coca~Cola is gonna to be made, too ?

I wonder if the 1/12 iteration is far behind...? That'd be sweet -- even sweeter if period correct aftermarket rims and customised engine parts (e.g. , Cal Customs rocker arm covers, etc.) were created for it (keep the 80's stuff, too, for those whom wish to install the [neat] Moroso 'covers , and the Cragar SS/T wheels) .

I hope that it has the Chambered Exhaust ?

It'd be fun to build a Coronet Patroller from the sedan :The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1965 Dodge Dealership Data Book - Police & Taxi (hamtramck-historical.com)

Perfect box stock example of one of my favourite race cars ! Good to know that there aren't any real issues with assembly .

The very first sheet of 'chrome' adhesive foil I bought was , IIRC , Mr. Foil by Gunze-Sangyo . That was in 1985 -- it lasted for two years, working just as well as the 'first pull'. For whatever reason, I switched to Bare Metal Foil in 1988 (after a year off from building in the aftermath of the 1987 Whittier Earthquake) ; that's when BMF was good . It would seem as though Gunze discontinued their foil -- I'd like to give it a go if I could find it. Yes, Tamiya should attempt adhesive foil. I'd image that it would be the best stuff available !

I didn't even notice that date -- if I did see it , I likely subconsciously dismissed it as his joined-the-forum date. I don't make it a habit of attempting to garner the attention of any forum member with whom I wish to enquire about the products , procedures, etc., which they employ. However , I felt compelled in this instance because his P.M. isn't working.

Thanks for the confirmation regarding the compound. I'm glad to know that its residue washes-off so easily, too. I'll take me bum to Walmart tonight and pick up a jar of it ! Thanks again!

I'd attempted to contact @Snake Pliskinvia P.M. , but ostensibly he can't receive them. Ne'er-the-less... For those of you whom employ Wright's to polish paint, or, in particular, bare plastic, which 'suspension' is best? I've seen cream and paste available. Additionally, there are formulas for different metals (copper, silver, chrome, etc.) -- which one is preferable ? I'm planning to polish the bare plastic on me on-and-off AMT 1968 SS-396 El Camino (recent issue, moulded in white; the "green interior and vinyl top" project), and would like to use a compound which doesn't require excessive buffing (the likes of Meguire's, etc., which require excessive buffing to achieve desired results). I've seen the numerous restore-preserve projects which Snake has used Wright's on , an am quite impressed. Thanks.

In one of the computer 'blueprints' , a Dana 60 is present. The images provided here exhibit the 8 3/4 diff. Like I'd mentioned, the Dana 60 was a common upgrade (and the Ford 9" as well) to the earlier B-bodies once it was released for the 1966 model year. Funny that NASCAR-campaigned cars still used the 8 3/4 in spite of the higher speed, higher RPM's and demands. Must be solely because of the easy swapping of the drop-out third member vs. the heavier and less serviceable Dana 60.

Landy's 1965 Coronet 'WO51' has one each of the tail lamp bezels -- one with back-up lamp , one without. The story goes that one of the tail lamps and its bezel was damaged , and Landy could only find the bezel sans back-up lamp provision at the local dealership (otherwise, he couldn't run the car at the next event) . Reference photos exhibiting both tail lamp bezels (and, yes, I realise that this detail is like picking fly poop out of pepper) : BangShift.com Money No Object: The 1965 Dick Landy Dodge A/FX Coronet - BangShift.com

Thank you for considering my proposals , and for publicly responding.

Perhaps a drop top and a hardtop will come along as well . Imagine the de facto endless possible engine / body style combos (429-CJ convertible ! 429-CJ coupe ! 351-C Mach 1 !) . Please, Revell, make the FMX and C-6 available along with the Top-Loader 4-speed !

If I may present a couple of proposals for the long-awaited kit : 1.) The Dana 60 --while a common upgrade-- wasn't available until the 1966 model year. The only axle for 1965 -regardless of transmission- was the 8.75" . For a correct / stock / A-990, it's the only correct axle housing. 2.) Back-Up lamps were optional until 01/01/1965 (though they were standard on higher trim level models such as the 500) . Include both tail lamp bezels for a correct two door sedan trim level. Thanks much for the preview , @Dave Metzner!

Nifty project , Snake ! I've always enjoyed your 'preservation-restoration' projects -- top notch stuff !

Thanks much. I'd initially desired to replicate a factory colour combo / availability; however , I'm going to go with a 'custom-but-stock-restoration' look.

That's me plan at this point. I just suppose that I'm trapped by certain beliefs -- correct interior and vinyl top colours is one such belief. Ne'er-the-less, I shall forge-on and go with the green interior and top. Thank you.

I'd imagine that --at least in-scale-- the engine colour (Corporate Blue) is different, and the air cleaner would have the heat riser tube & snorkel . Both the 402 ( "400" ) and 454 were optional for '76. As for a small block : the MPC Chevy / GMC 'Squarebody' pickups have a decent engine with an auto trans (don't know if it's a TH-350 or TH-400) , complete with the aforementioned air cleaner / hear tube. The clutch fan from the AMT LT-1 --truly, the pulleys / belts / accessories and fan-- would be correct for 1976, IIRC.

I've been fiddling around with the AMT 1968 SS-396 El Camino on & off since it was reissued. I want to polish the white plastic, and paint the vinyl top and interior in matching colours -- and I may have to "go rogue" with my colour choice : Sage Green ! Is there a chance that a pale green was an optional colour for the interior and / or top for 1968? If so, please provide a link or reference (photos would suffice). Thanks !

FINALLY ! Missed it last go 'round -- eBay examples are going for more than the 1:1 when they were new.