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Flashback 1976 - MPC '76 Monza 2 + 2
1972coronet replied to Erik Smith's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Nifty H-Special collection you've got , Don . There must be more of these left in kit form than in 1:1 form ! It's too bad that the H-Body (Vega) and H-Special (Monza , Skyhawk , Astro , and the Oldsmobile version --can't remember its name) were engineered and built so poorly , as they really are neat little cars ! If I could truly afford to do so , I'd like to relive my youth through building one-or-more of these kits again . At one time or another , I had each and every one of the MPC Vega and other variations , none of which survived . Some day I'll find an affordable kit via ePay or where ever -
Current Daily Driver : 1972 Dodge Coronet (WH41G2A) My "Five Cars For Life" Choices : - 1970 Duster 340 ( 4 speed , Sure Grip added to the standard 3.23 gear , power steering , a/c , rear defogger , AM radio which would be swapped for an AM-FM from a '69 Barracuda , stripe delete , EB5 Blue with base interior in matching B5 , V02 Two Tone paint = EW1 White Painted Roof . Disc brakes are standard equipment on 340 models in 1970 ) - 1970 LS-6 Chevelle Convertible ( TH 400 , 3.55 Posi , power top , power windows , AM-FM radio , Cowl Induction. Black-on-black-on-black .) - 1970 Datsun 240-Z - 1971 Satellie ( "A38" Police Package , 383 Commando , TorqueFlite , drivers side Unity spot light , AM-FM radio , rear defogger , 15x7" H.D. wheels , EW1 White , a/c , power disc brakes ) - 1974 Datsun Pickup
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What's the story behind your user name/avatar?
1972coronet replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
My user name is the year / model of my daily driver , a 1972 (Dodge) Coronet . My present avatar , as of 14-12-2012 @ 2323 HRS , is the promotional poster for the ill-fated Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable show at The Trip (a long-defunct club in Hollywood , Ca. , a couple of blocks west of the Whiskey a Go-Go) in May 1966 with the Velvet Underground & Nico ( my all-time favourite Rock band from New York ). http://youtu.be/AwzaifhSw2c -
Mopar cars that should be cast!
1972coronet replied to Green Duster's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
MPC annual from 1967-1968 was it , unfortunately . AMT (the old , yucky RC2 predecessor to the saviour Round2) had a '68 Coronet slated , but it was ostensibly cancelled . Revell ? Round2 ? Anyone ... ? Pretty please -
1/25 Revell '70 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda 2'n1
1972coronet replied to MachinistMark's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Thanks for the in-depth examination of the kit , Chuck . One thing as a reminder to all -- myself included : in 1:1 , the wheel well arches are "generously-proportioned" ; a fact which is exasperated when normal 14x6" wheels with , say , F78 tyres ( the AAR pictured above has F60-15 and G60-15 tyres on 15x8 wheels) are seen inside those fenders ! Too bad that revell didn't mould the test shot with black interior and wheels , as that stupid grey doesn't look decent on film . Makes the roof look too-low , just like the '70 AAR from a few years ago ... On the good side , the lines look nice , crisp and very well-defined ! -
cant get into "missing links" web page
1972coronet replied to tubbs's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
I've said it before and I'll certainly say it again : Kevin is an absolute pleasure to buy from in every capacity ! Missing Link Resin 's parts are works of art ! Best of luck in getting your site up and running again , Kevin -
Duel Plymouth Valiant WIP Almost finished 14/02
1972coronet replied to IMPALA SS 427's topic in WIP: Model Cars
WOW !! I've been waiting for someone to attempt to replicate the 1971 / 1972 Valiant from "Duel" ! You gonna keep the Dart's 383 for use in the Valiant ? David Mann sure could've used at least a 340 instead of the smogged-down 225 Slant ! I'm quite looking forward to watching your progress here . And , if you need any building cues , be sure to check out 1970 Hamtramck Historical Registry . That beautiful site features original brochures and other dealer info ; it may come in handy for interior tips and whatnot . Can't wait to see how you make those exclusive-to-Plymouth , 1971-only 14" deluxe wheel covers ! -
Cool subject Impala SS 427 ! Now , did you remember to convert the MPH speedo to KpH ? It was hard to ascertain by the photos you've provided .
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1/25 Revell '70 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda 2'n1
1972coronet replied to MachinistMark's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I'm certainly not in the minority here when I state that I cannot wait for this long-overdue subject to be released ! At a minimum , it'll best its predecessors (the original Monogram 1971 Hemi 'Cuda from 30 years ago ; the Monogram 1970 Challenger T/A of 29 years ago ; the Revell 1970 AAR 'Cuda of 17 years ago , and ; the disappointing modified reissue of the 1970 AAR 'Cuda from 5 years ago). I pointed out what potential problems I saw , in full recognition that this is a test shot . I have complete faith that Revell will only finalise their best moulds . I can't believe that this kit's destined release month is only a few months away ! -
twin turbo zephyr super street kawasaki
1972coronet replied to rustisacolour's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
I don't know what to say here , Rustiacolour , other than an intial "WHOA !!" Beautiful work !! Speaking of Drag Bikes : a friend and former co-worker was telling me stories about the old Lions Drag Strip (his friend ran a Dana-prepped '67 Camaro there back in the day) , and how he ended up running *against* a home made Drag Bike in said 427 Camaro . He and his friend were in the pits , in the dark , getting the Camaro ready for its return trip home , when , as he said : " this big group of mixed-ethnicity guys were walking toward us . The guy in the middle was absolutely huge and intimidating ! The muscle-bound guy says to us , 'you wanna run your car again so that we can get some track time on our club's bike ? Y'know ; a fun run !'" . Ends up that the big dude was Big Willie Robinson and the Brotherhood of Los Angeles Street racers . So , the Camaro lined-up against the bike , and when the green dropped , the bike hauled fanny and was scary ! I can only imagine how much fun racing was in those days , seeing early drag bikes running at the same time as questionably-streetable cars ! Beautiful work there , Rustiacolour -
GMC "Big Block" V6 and 702 "Twin-Six"
1972coronet replied to 1972coronet's topic in Truck Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
Hmm ... sounds like a plan . I thought that those engines looked like chopped W-Engines , but had no idea that they were based upon the tooling of the 348 (ad seq.). -
That's one "Boss" Baron ! Looks like someone Vandal-ised a kit for its engine and transmission .
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1/25 Revell '70 Plymouth HEMI 'Cuda 2'n1
1972coronet replied to MachinistMark's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
I wonder if someone could "photoshop" the photo of the test shot and colourise it ... To me , I see the following *potential* problems : - The exterior mirrors' location and proportions ( too small and sit too-high-and-far-rearward on the door ) ; - The front sidemarker lamp looks too long (exaggerated proportions) ; - The windshield looks too flat and undersized , and ; - The seats look too thick . Like Casey mentioned : the monotone gray in combination with the blue background and the lighting all add-up to visual "trickery" . -
Agent G - The AMT 1971 Charger chassis would be right for a 1971 & later Coronet / Charger / Road Runner / Satellite (and 1970 - 1974 Barracuda / Challenger as well ) , as the Roscoe's Ramp Jumper (or whatever it's called) is a B-Body Monaco . The wheelbase is a *bit* different ; just adjust the rear axle to re-centre it to its proper spot . Also , if the Charger's 8.75" diff "bothers" you (1974 was the last year for the 8.75" rear) , then perhaps either a Dana 44 (close enough) or Chrysler 9.25" (resin-cast I believe ...) is in order . I have always despised the "Country-Wide" wheels and tyres in the MPC (et al.) Monaco "A38" kits !!!
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Nice work , Michigan Madman ( Iggy Pop ? George Clinton ? Rob Tyner ? Whose title is that again ? ) . Looks righteous ; very convincing ! I really like that STP decal ... Its application here reminds me of the cars in the junkyard scenes in Psych-Out , and the allusion to the "other form" of STP .
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I've always been fascinated by the GMC V6's (305/351c.i.d.) and the truly odd Twin-Six (702 c.i.d.) , and am wondering if anyone makes one or both of these neat looking engines in 25th scale . I'd like to build the Tom Daniel's "S'Cool Bus" with a Twin-Six in-place of the kit's engines ; I'd like to add a couple of 6-71 blowers atop as well . Also , if anyone's made their own 305/351 or 702 Twin-Six out of scratch materials or modified from an existing kits' engines , please feel free to post pics of them here .
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Looks like you are having fun with your build , Felipe ! I have always liked the Brasilian Dart models , especially the 1973 model . I really like the gold-coloured engines (silver-coloured some years ?) .
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Touchy, Touchy Terms
1972coronet replied to James2's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Coronet Super Bee versus Charger Super Bee (1971 only ) . But , your point is taken . ____________________________________________________________________________ Since this thread has taken a far-turn : - I , too , despise the fast food "up-sale" . Typically , the inquiry as to whether or not I want fries / drink / enema / cake is asked before one finishes their order . Stop.It. - Being asked , "Is that my price ?" when someone's buying an auto part . NO ! That price is for someone else ! Also : "Is that the best you can do [price wise] ? I remember when coolant was $2 / gallon !" Well , I remember when gas cost less than one dollar / gallon ; yet , I never ask the "attendant" if they can "work with me" on the price of gas . Funny how that works , huh ?!? There are many , many more irritating things which people say or do , but I'd be here all night if I wanted to mention all of them !! Ask me again why I've got a Solipistic / nihilistic attitude ! -
Touchy, Touchy Terms
1972coronet replied to James2's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I have a real problem with the misuse of the term 'Rat Rod' . Many of those alleged Rats running around were purposely built to look ratty ; all of the patina that was deliberately added ; the satin black paint ( a vain attempt at replicating black primer ); and the 350 engine. The most irritating term on my list is "Posi" when referring to locking-type differential , on vehicles other than Chevrolets ! Each manufacture had its own term ; Chrysler had Sure Grip ; AMC had Twin Grip ; and so-forth . To a lesser extent , the calling of Wheel Covers as Hub Caps bothers me . A wheel cover is just that : it covers the entire wheel ; and a hub cap is just that : it covers only the hub . -
K1 Brazil , are you planning to build this as a United States model or as a Brasilian model ?
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I can attest to the quality of Missing Link Resins parts ; they're beautiful !! I bought a set of their 1969-1974 Dodge hub caps , and to say that I'm impressed would be the understatement of the decade !! Not only is everything about these intricate hubcaps 100% perfect , Kevin is also a superb seller ; just a cool dude to deal with . His customer service goes above the call of duty !! Highly recommended
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That's quite the nifty little rocket you've got there ! Now , if only Peugeot were to re-enter the U.S. market ... Their new(est) crop of vehicles would provide stiff competition !
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Status of Lindberg?
1972coronet replied to Casey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Isn't Lindberg the last standing kit manufacture whose facilities are still in the U.S. ?? If so , I would hate to see them fail , based upon their U.S. manufacturing alone ! I must admit that it's been ___ years since I've bought one of their kits ; not out of any prejudice , just out of accessibility . I've been eyeing the Little Red Wagon and the 1967 Olds 442 as well as the 1966 Chevelle , and have also considered their "A38" Chargers ; I've just not committed myself *yet* . In spite of my opening statement : Perhaps Round2 or Moebius (sp?) will buy the old tooling from Lindberg and keep that torch burning ...