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I just received a shipping confirmation from Modeleoundup. So any day now.

Sorry Alan, after I had it on it just didn’t look right, as the belt was not aligned with the water, crank, alt belt. So I took it off, and touched up the area where the paint got chipped. I think what needs to be done, is trim the post at the bottom of the pumps belt, so it fits into the hole in the crank pulley flush, and then install the fan, but not fully so it doesn’t hit the pump. I gotta check to see if there will be interference with the fan and radiator. Just finished the plug wires and called it a day.

I figured it out. According to the instructions it all ties in behind the water pump pulley, and nothing about the bottom tab going into the crank pulley. But, obviously that’s not correct. Thanks anyway

I finished up the white “mule” car, and now Ive started the Melrose Missile AWB. First time building one of these with the Hilborn FI. Does anybody know how these parts fit together? The instructions are vague, and has everything illustrated so you can not really see how it goes.

The first funny car. Job well done! Looks just as good than any picture I have seen of this car. Glad I looked back in the WIP Drag Racing, or I would have missed this.

Not really on par with the original post, but when I was in Old City Philadelphia last year, which, overall, is a pretty nice area, I came across this … I still laugh at it!

Yea… FTW. I don’t have FB or belong to any social media site. And now I will never do any online banking. So much for all this hi tech BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH. I like the old days where a guy with a club would have to try to hit you over the head, as you were leaving the bank after you cashed your paycheck.

Congrats on the room. I had an extra bedroom at my old house that I used for model building. The door was shut when company came over, as it was the room of doom. Now I’m fortunate enough to have a utility room in the basement of our new house to build and not having an otherwise perfect room being used for my hobby.

I believe he has 14 parts to the Mustang build, and I watched them all. I think what I like best about the channel, is there is no voice, just model building. Also, one cool feature I liked was the accelerator pedal actually worked the throttle on the carburetor. Cool stuff. He also has a video of all the cool tools being used in the builds too.

Thanks for the link. I already have a tracking number for the part. Talk about awesome customer service. Way to go Salvinos.

I think Ive built only one NASCAR car since I can remember, being a Fireball Robert’s car. This build has definitely got me wanting to do more. I like the JR Salvinos kit I’m working on. I’m building the Kyle Larson car for my brother in law, and the rack and pinion that was on the tree is missing the boot, all the way to the end of the rack on the passenger side. It appears it was not molded right. It’s not a break, but it’s smooth on the end. The piece is not in the box either. Does anyone know if Salvinos will ship parts out to customers?

I noticed my scrap bin gets a little, pleasant, plastic styrene, odor every time I open it. 🙂

Pretty sweet late model Mustang build. Headers and the whole under carriage looks fantastic. I like the adjustable rear anti sway bar, for added traction. I have a late model Firebird Formula I’d like to build in a similar way.

Nice build on the Dodge, Mario. Your interior and body color choice was a good one. I agree, it is a nice kit. I built two max wedge versions, and currently have a hemi version going on. Definitely gotta play around with the wheels to get them to look right.

Do you plan on fabricating vent windows? I don’t understand why they are not included with the clear parts on an otherwise, exceptional model kit?

Unlike many things today, Tupperware was made to last.

I have a Tupperware container with a lid, sitting on the bench. From the small leftovers I cut from styrene rod, or sheets, to aluminum tubing, gets tossed in there. I always rummage through the scrap bowl before grabbing a new piece of material. Not a very large container, but there are many usable items in mine, that I use regularly.

You’ll just have to buy quick when they become available on eBay.

Or this fire engine? Both kits are sealed.

Would you be interested in a sealed MPC Mustang II Fire Fighter pro stock? I’m in need of a Moebius kit to steal the Hemi out of it.

Very talented building on this one. I like the old truck with a bit of lift. BTW, what part of PA are you from?

I was thinking it was all about cars also. But, Michelle, you have an awesome collection of SciFi books, my favorite subject, next to horror. The Star Wars are particularly an interest to me, as we just came back from Disney, and I was watching IV, V, and VI, on Disney plus since I came home after meeting Darth Vader, and Chewie at Hollywood Studios. Just had to re watch those first few flicks.

Thank you for the replies everyone.

Very impressive attention to details. At first glance I thought you have added aftermarket parts. Nice contrast of colors that you have used that appears on these real cars. I hear ya on the skill levels of these pro stock kits. I’ve built Revell level 5 Camaro kit, that in my opinion seemed WAY less difficult than these kits.

Any new info on this arriving?