1972coronet

Thanks , Richard ! Here's a direct-link to the parts : https://public.fotki.com/crstan/replican-and-miniat/replicas-and-miniat/100-4024.html

I wonder how Landy pushed those shift buttons with that roll bar in the way ? ( note that the pushbutton is *technically* incorrect for 1965 , but is conversely correct for Landy's '65 A/FX Coronet --- that's because this car was originally a 4-speed ! Landy , as the legend goes , blew the 4-speed transmission at Beeline . Being leery of the 4-speed , Landy converted the car to a Torqueflite , adding the 1964-style "dial-a-win" quadrant to the left of the speedometer )

The Lincoln automatic would be an "MX" trans ( Merc-O-Matic ) ; the "FMX" came along in 1968 , IIRC . C4 = 1964 C6 = 1966 The trans marked as "Metric" is an AOD .

I can't be the only one wondering , How about a 1983-1989 Ranger ? Maybe the last ( c.2009 ) generation of the same ? AMT-ERTL-et alia covered the 90's Ranger already (reissue soon ?) , but no one's touched the "gap" years .

Another outstanding build , Marcos ! To me the biggest disappointments with this kit are : 1.) Dana 60 differential . Needs an 8 3/4 . 2.) Tyres . You obviously got that handled -- Revell dropped the ball .

Wishful thinking : 1953-1955 , 1956 F-100 series .

That would be nice ! Heck , even a 3-53 or 3-71 Detroit would be cool .

The 225 Dauntless V6 from the Jeep is 1/25 scale , whereas the LUV is 1/24 scale . It would likely look quite miniscule in that LUV's boiler room ; maybe someone whom has both kits at-hand can chime-in ? Not that anyone asked ; I'm going to build my example out-of-box with the exception of the wheels ( I just can't bring myself to put those kit wheels on my build --- I bought two FMR-35 and FMR-36 from Fireball :http://www.fireballmodels.info/fmr-035-37.htm ) and am going to add the aforementioned brake booster / master cylinder from the MPC / AMT Corvette .

I've tried various ways of wording "double-wall pickup cargo bed conversions for 1970's mini-trucks" in the search engine , but nothing's materialised . I used to see ads for them in fill-in-the-blank pickup magazines back in the 70's and 80's --- now I can't find a thing . I've heard first-hand accounts about the H-Special assembly "issues" from guys whom worked at the South Gate , California plant ( formerly on the southeast corner of Alameda @ Tweedy in that Los Angeles suburb ) . Let's just say that certain "medically-induced enhancers" were in common use .

Great review , Adam . Regarding the "benches" in the bed : All of these early Japanese trucks had single-wall bed lining ( the insides of the fenders "doubled" as the insides of the bed , which is why every one of them which carried cargo were riddled with "cherry dings" from the inside-out ) . There were kits available from various aftermarket manufacturers in the 70's and 80's ; the seat-type conversion / upgrade was one such setup . The V8 engine is likely a 265 (the 262 was too "new" at the time) , or possibly a 327 . Too bad that there's no easily-adaptable Buick 215 Aluminium V8 , as that was a common swap back in the day . **ADDENDUM** I noticed that the power booster / master cylinder from the 90's AMT / MPC Corvette looks like it would be right at home in the LUV's engine compartment --- it's the same style ( two brake fluid containers and all ! ) . Here's a listing ( I bought an entire kit just for its parts for the MPC 1984 Corvette kit : glass , tyres , and wheels --- no more incorrect tyres [ B.F. Goodrich ] , and no tyre-burnt glass ! ) . DISCLAIMER : This is not my listing ! It's just for a reference . https://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Cylinder-1990-ZR-1-1-25-Scl-1000s-Model-Car-Parts-4-Sale/283828230988?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3Da2de5a08df3440c19bf146673bc5812c%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dnone%26sd%3D174263002436%26itm%3D283828230988%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DAMT&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A7b636ae9-9039-11ea-861e-f2179c98068c|parentrq%3Aee2accb11710ad397ec6eb23ffe9a0c4|iid%3A1

Metallics and Pearls = positively no colour sanding . Those kinds of paints need only their clear top-coat to be wet sanded (if necessary ; your results may vary) . The metallic or pearl will gouge the colour , acting much like sandpaper themselves . Never-the-less... Great looking Pontiac ! Keep up the great work !

Not to mention that @tim boyd has been building since before I was born ( I'm 50 ) , and has decades' worth of experience . He would mention any issues with those white wall decals , if there were any . Certainly , pad-printed would have been much , much better ( not sure why Revell didn't take that direction --- decals are such an archaic notion for tyres ) . By the way , Tim , that's one beautiful representation you've constructed there !~ I especially like the "flipped" colours for the interior --- that gives a unique appearance to the seating and door panels . Kudos !

I bought a resin 'pop of that 1972 Duster Pro Stock bonnet , and had been wondering about that bulge on the right-side of the scoop . Initially , I'd dismissed it as a casting "error" (in defence of the caster , the image did exhibit the bulge) , and that I'd have to merely sand the "offending" lump flush . Now I know why it's there . Since I'm going to build my copy of the MPC 1972 Duster 340 annual in Arlen Vanke livery , but as a phantom iteration ( DOHC Hemi from the 1970 Super bee ), I'll just leave the distributor clearance lump intact . Thanks for the info !

The feel of the plastic reminds me of the stuff that was used before the manufacturing was shipped-off . The only difference I've noticed between pre-2004 R-M , and the USA-manufactured LUV ** is the "gauge" of the plastic -- it has a thinner feel to it . I haven't had any issues so far with my copy , but then again , I haven't started playing with it too much yet . ** Every time I see "LUV" I'm hearing David Johansen sing the opening line to 'Looking For A Kiss' .

Came out clean ! That crazing doesn't look too bad (from the photos you've provided) , thin primer coats should hopefully level the surface (Tamiya's primers are great) .

California Highway Patrol 1972 Polara were ordered with A/C ( some sectors' vehicles had units with A/C as early as 1969 ) . That makes the 1972 models a "first & last" : first with A/C ; last with the white steering wheel .

While I agree with your cynicism and sarcasm , I will say this : the one I'd purchased via eBay has zero issues . Reputable retaillers and online sellers will make good on defective copies . I recall a time back in c.1986 when Monogram's kits were rife with defects ; mostly , warped bodies , interior tubs , and chassis . Same with Revell's early 90's kits , though those were most confined to the bodies' warping . It came down to Q.C. --- slow the line down , and the quality will stabilise if not improve .

Ford didn't go to hydraulic brakes until c.1940 . Even then , the brake master cylinder was under the floorboards ; the fluid reservoir . The lack of a visible brake m/c is still common on modified vehicles , oftentimes "hidden" under the dashboard , at an east-west direction . This kit isn't stock anyhow (except for the transmission , torque-tube , and differential / axles) , so have fun building it sans extra pieces .

http://www.fireballmodels.info/fmr-047.htm

U.K. Subs / Vandals , 1989 . While I'd been to a number of local bands' gigs (mostly Punk bands or Revival Mod bands) , that was the first "big name" concert I'd attended . I'd just gotten my driver's licence , and was ready to travel everywhere ; Hollywood was a favourite spot . Then there was the granddaddy of them all : the Benson & Hedges Blues Festival on 9th June 1990 at the Pacific Amphitheatre . That sucker was 7 hours ! Worth every minute (not to mention the sunburn--- a cloudy , hot , humid , rainy day until around 16:00 when the sun made its appearance) . https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-04-28-ca-394-story.html

Are you planning to remove the moulded-on door handles , emblems , etc. , and replacing them with photoetch and / or resin copies ( e.g. , Fireball lovely door handles) ? Any close-up pics of the crazing ? Hopefully the crazing isn't etched-deeply-enough , and can be covered with light coats of primer , with wet sanding between coats .

I believe I know of which pirate you're speaking of ---- he's been selling a parted-out MPC 1973 Duster annual (one of my top 'Holy Grail' kits !!) , and that infuriates me . I wonder if Harts Parts sells a replacement bonnet for the '68 (and '69 non-Ramcharger ?) Coronet... ?

Last time I'd used their aerosol paints was some 33 years ago ; that's when Monogram was partnered with Humbrol ( et al. ) , to the point of calling out their paints' names in their kits' instruction sheets . While the paints were of very good quality , their price-point was... off . I don't know if that's because they're imported ; however , their spray paints were relatively-small . They were great ; easy to work with .

The one which I purchased also had the clear , round , adhesive circles retaining the box's sides to the box's bottom . I thought that that was unusual for the same reason : Did someone open this to check its contents ? Or , is this how the factory is sealing the contents now ? I don't mind if the seller opens the box to check for damage , missing parts , etc. ; I actually prefer it be that way . Here's the seller that I bought my copy from : https://www.ebay.com/itm/324123532105 Please delete the link if it's in violation of posting an item for sell ( not my item ; no affiliation with the seller ) ,

Nice score ! My initial thought is , "Is that paint , or is that the colour of the plastic ?" The interior and the engine appear to be the same shade-of-red ; however , the darker-shade seems to look like the interior and engine were painted . I've never had nor built one of those old Revell Ranchero kits ; I have no idea how the body panels join-together (though I can ascertain that the windscreen trim has a separation at the roof , on the A-pillar) . I'm mixed as well . One side of me says , "Clean it up as much as possible ; polish / wax ; re-chrome the trim and bumpers with a Molotow (trim) and Krylon Chrome (aerosol) ; and ditch the wheels and tyres for some nicer pieces..." , whereas the other side of me says , "Carefully-disassemble ; repaint everything ; bash with the newer release 1957 Ford ( though , really , that kit's Y-Block looks decent ; and the engine compartment is detailed enough ) ; change wheels and tyres..." Now , where's a good 1958-1959 Ford sedan / wagon / Ranchero ?