1972coronet

That is one excellent A-Bod Olds , Randy ! I must add this kit to my "To Do" stack , as it looks like a winner .

The only 318 B-body to have dual exhaust was the 1973-1974 Road Runner .

"But , we like your cars so much that we can't stay away from them !"

Model cement is essentially a "cold weld" (a term for the chemical-reaction between the adhesive and the parts it's bonding-together . In other words , the cement ( glue , et al. ) does indeed melt the styrene (the cold-weld) , and then catalyses ( dries ) in "x" timeframe . "Super Glue" ( et al. ) works differently ; there's no melting of the surfaces it comes in-contact with . These glues are acrylic ( "CA" = Cyanoacrylate ) ; their 'setup' time varies ( e.g. , "Quick Set" , etc. ). With all glues which are indicated for use in bonding polystrene , the adage is "A little bit is too much." . In other words , don't apply more glue than necessary . Personally , I favour Tamiya glue ( the orange lid liquid for general assemblies ; the green lid for gluing parts which are clamped or banded together ) .

The Revell 1956 F-100 dates back to 1962 . I have an original-issue of this kit (found at a thrift store about 10 years ago) ; even it cannot be built 100% stock , but it comes close ( the headliner is a custom job ; and the Thunderbird Y-Block isn't stock ... close , but no cigar .) I am impressed with the Foose FD-100 so far (judging it only by the photos shared here , and by the online "instructions" pdf ) . It looks like a nice , clean customised F-100 , with quite subtle "massaging" of its panels . That would be a neat 'test' to add some stock changes to it ( essentially , add the wind wings ; change its suspension to straight front axle / solid "floater" rear with leaf springs ; stock tyres & wheels ; and , interior 'retrogrades' ) . These days , it would be like the proverbial "stock" Model A or 1932 Ford or 1934 Ford : few among us -- my-self included -- know what the body proportions are on those cars in dead-stock form ( though , Tim Boyd , Tulio , and others would know right-off ... )

Not to drag this thread off-topic , but ... Allegedly , the HEI distributor from the Buick 231 ( 3.8 litre ) fits these engines . Perhaps it's merely an HEI conversion which employes the Buick cap & rotor ? Either way , that's cool ! I positively LOVE these engines !

That rinky-dink 1 Bbl atomiser was its weakest link ! Why did GMC make this engine breathe-through a coffee stir stick ?? IIRC , the larger-displacement engines ( e.g. , the 478 cube variant ) received 2 Bbl atomisers ; still a weak attempt , but more reliable than the 4 Bbl's of the day (i.e. , less finicky ) . I read some-where that the "Scotch" rocker covers indicated either a running-production change (redesigned heads ?) or that some TSB / Recall work was performed . Probably just urban legend ... How neat would it be to build a 351 cube GMC , with a 3-71 or 4-71 oxidiser atop ?

At least you're planning to install the windscreen properly , and not according to the instructions' mounting points

Direct from the 1971 Satellite brochure : http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1971/71_Satellite_33.jpg

I can attest to the long shelf-life of Tamiya bottle paints , as I have a bottle of their Clear Red that's over 30 years old , and it's just as good as the day I opened it ! I also have a bottle of Gunze-Sangyo that I bought at the same time ( same day , same shoppe ) ; it's their Clear Ambre , and it is also just as good 30+ years later . I have used Testors Turn Signal Amber and Stop Light Red enamels as well --- still do --- but they don't last nearly as long in-so-far-as shelf-life is concerned . With that all being said : There are times when the Testors paints just plain look more accurate . The metallic in them gives the "fluting" a more lifelike appearance ; they're great over kit chrome . With lamps which are moulded-clear , and require painting the appropriate colours , I'll paint both sides ( unless there's a "depth" to them ; see Art Anderson's comment ) . Either the Testors on the back-side and Tamiya on the outside , or vice-versa . Bottom Line : I'd recommend getting both . They each serve their purpose .

The original , factory-stock version was released in 1988 after a year delay (was slated for 1987 release) . It definitely set the hobby on its ear ; a very advanced kit for its time , full of separate parts and options . It seems so simplistic by today's standards . It's like this kit is to the hobby , what The Stooges were to Rock music . The downside of the original issue ? That stupid moulded-on interior rear view mirror ! It was moulded to the windscreen ! Now THAT was a glaring goof ---- a 'Prom Night Zit' . I've never touched the Pro Street version , as that style never did settle with me ( excepting the Gapp & Rousch 1976 Mustang II that's heralded as the 'first pro street car' ) .

Personally , I'd like to see Spyders come back !

1970 Nova Yenko Deuce , please ! COPO LT-1 ... and keep the Mark IV stuff in this new issue ; a stock 1970 L78 Nova would be a cool option ! ( While I'm at it ; how about backdating the 1969 Nova to a 1968 ? Think : COPO L78 / TH-400 !

If I remember correctly , the original , c.1994 S&M kit had the correct Keystones . I have no clue as to when or why the Cragar S/S are in this issue ( which I don't have ) ; even the c.2000 issue of the GTX had the Keystones ( and the S&M parts as well , sans decals ). The biggest "problem" I have with the Revell 1967 GTX / RO23 / Charger is : - 8 3/4 rear . Should be a Dana 60 ; - Four-paddle , direct-drive fan . Should be a seven-paddle with clutch .

I agree . However , I'd like to see a 1967 GT+S first ---- how cool would that be ! An update to a 1970 would be awesome ! Throw in the 1971 rear bumper / tail lights and a non-Rallye dash , an anomaly is bourn : the Canadian 1971 Swinger Special 340 ! Naturally , the big block , Hemi , Dana 60 , etc. , etc. , should be retained and included with any subsequent changes .

I can't help but wonder if the car as featured in the Rapid Transit System brochure was based upon a "Tooling Proof" body ? Here's some photos of a 1974 'Proof : Note its scribed lines ; oddly (or not) similar to the colour separations on the 1970 , huh ? Additionally ; certain colours weren't available until Spring 1970 , here-fore their 'absence' : FY1 Top Banana FM3 Moulin Rouge FJ5 Lime Lite FJ6 Sassy Grass Keep up the great work on your replica ! It's looking super nice !

I got the idea some 13-14 years ago when I was building the then-new (okay , newly-retooled) Nash Bridges 1971 Hemi'Cuda Convertible . I thought , How in th heck am I going to get this windscreen in its place without using super glue ---- then it hit me ! I used a toothpick to dab a few 'points' along the windscreen channel , then carefully installed the 'glass' ; I taped it in place with blue painters' tape . Afterward , I foiled the windscreen frame (also , thereby , avoiding the wrinkles --- the 'screen acted as a brace) . Let me know how the silicone works for you !

I've never used Tamiya Extra Thin cement for 'glass' applications , but I have used it on many other assemblies . It works great for clamped-together parts ( think : engine block halves ) , which is what I believe its primary use is for ( look at the illustration on the bottle's label : aircraft hull halves , banded-together ) . I've used Clear RTV Silicone for windscreen and backlight installations ; works especially great for windscreens on convertible vehicles .

Yes !! Now I can afford to buy a couple more of this gem ! I already have the c.1996 reissue ( pre-RC2 era ) ; that issue featured its original box art ( and box style ! ) . Now I'll have a 'canvas' for the Parts Pack Pontiac engine / Hydra-Matic combo !

440 Six Pack convertible : https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mus/2013/07/1970-Dodge-Coronet/3727101.html

The grille surround is red on the convertible R/T . Notice that that car also has the chromed lower-centrepiece ( the filler between the bumpers and the hood's leading edge ) . The grille surround on the other car is all blackout ( Super Bee ) . Notice that its lower-centrepiece is body coloured . Coincidence ? Running production change ? Service Replacement Part ? Supplier ? Plant-to-plant variation ? I , too , have seen the red in the grilles . From what I am able to recall , those were on an R/T . Unfortunately , I have no photographic evidence / proof .

That tells you how long it's been since I first read about these virtual anomalies ; I read about that bronze car back in 1990 in Mopar Action ! At that time , the school-of-thought was that 3 were built : 1 USA-spec , 1 Canadian-spec , and 1 Export-spec . Apparently , one of those ended up being a rumour or an assumption .

I wasn't aware that the proposed Coronet was going to be a reissue ---- I thought it was going to be 100% new tooling vis-à-vis the pre-RC2 era . So , yes , an all-new 1968-1969 Coronet R/T or Super Bee would be welcomed . So would a 1967 Dart GTS and 1970 Swinger 340 and ...