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Also, the Lindberg floor pan in not ideal as it needed some work to have the wheels centered in the wheel openings. The front was fine, but the rear has the springs moved forward to make it centered. Then it required some rear wheel well work also. Probably not the best way to accomplish this, but it worked out pretty good. The styrene patch work is hidden by the rear tires.

The Lindberg chassis has its flaws. One thing I dislike is the holes in the wheel backs are way bigger than the studs on the suspension components. Very finicky. This will be addressed with some new Evergreen rod. This will bring the rear slicks out closer to the wheel opening as well. Just a mock up to check the stance.

Was planning on these Moebius 65 Plymouth wheels. But after modifying the backs to accept the Lindberg wheel backs, the wheels were way too far in. So I decided on using the steel rims.

Got some time in on the Fury. Not a whole lot done, but at least there is some progress. Did some engine mock ups to get the carbs drilled, and the fuel system in place. I like to have everything in place, to avoid fit problems later on. Still have to decide on fuel filters, and the throttle linkage.

Looks fantastic

I despise those pens. I’ve had them drip chrome on places I didn’t need it to be. Only use them for bumpers, where the sprue attaches, or if I remove a seam from a bumper, and touch ups. I have had dulling even after a week of drying. BMF the only way for me.

Thanks everyone. The car is finished, but I still have to do the decals. I have 68, and 70 decals, but no 69. The only decals I have are the hood scoop decals. I ordered a set from Keith Marks, so hopefully they’ll be here within a week or two. I was going to post it under glass, but I’ll just wait until I get the decals.

There is one in evil bay right now for like $54 shipped.

Cool. Do you have the new Moebius Dyno Don car? I was wondering if the Moebius chassis could be used under the 64? The T Bolt could be used, but it’s my understanding that it needs a lot of mods.

Fantastic build Gerald. What did you use for the chassis? Thunderbolt? Like I said, I lost out on two of these kits, because they went for more than I was willing to pay at that time. Im going to keep my eyes open for one though.

I hear you. It’s not like you want to start something with someone you don’t even know, but when there is dishonesty, or even a simple mistake involved, I don’t see anything wrong with pointing it out. It proves beyond a shadow of a doubt, that that seller you were dealing with blatantly KNEW he was misleading, simply by the response he gave you. I just hate to see some younger guy in the hobby get “taken” and not even realizing it before it’s too late. I collect first editions novels of Stephen King. I run into this all the time. It bothers me, that, people will be selling a book club edition, as a first edition, which is worth only a couple of dollars, but are asking for six times over the worth of a real first edition that would have to be in fine to near fine condition to get the top dollar to begin with. Maybe we are just honest. I never put anything up for sale, hoping someone with no knowledge about it comes along and I can take advantage.

You sure do love your Mopars. Looks fantastic. Love the color.

And whoever won it had to clearly see it’s not the 73 that’s on the box.

I was going to message the seller and ask what was up with that AMT body? But decided not to, just go avoid an argument.

I had some “minor” back procedures done yesterday, but I got a little done here and there. Polished the clear on the new body, and finished the interior. Hopefully I’ll get the foiling, and decals done tomorrow, then final assembly.

No, but I have thought about building the 64 Comet car. Just can’t find a 64 for a decent price. I lost two eBay auctions on the 64s a while back that I had bids on.

Am I missing something here? The actual model being displayed is a 71 Duster. Not the one on the MPC box. I can see the high price for that kit as they demand the money. But a 71 Duster??? Here is the eBay item number. 143278142982

Frank Zappa, almost exclusively. Or some sort of Jazz while building. Death metal, or metal in general, is sometimes listened to, but the more soothing, the better. Also, a Cuban cigar is in order after considerable time at the bench, or when a build is completed.

Fantastic Peterbilt. Looks very realistic.

Agree 200%. Nothing better than helping out others in our fantastic hobby. I always scroll through here just in case I can send someone that part they might need.

Wow. What a very nice looking model. I love the color scheme you used. I’m currently working on one of these, with a 426 max wedge. I hope mine looks half as nice as this one.

Did anyone see how much that eBay kit ended up going for? I forgot to look as I was in Atlantic City for the weekend.

Looks pretty good overall Greg. We all have a bad paint/clear day every now and then. You did a fantastic job on the engine detail. Are those decals on your hoses? That’s s real nice touch there. And you already know I like what you did with those wheels. Nice job.

Added a AMT box trailer. I wish I had more reflective tape for the sides. I only had enough for the ICC bar.

Bill, have you come across ANY JoHan kits that weren’t as accurate as the 1:1 car? I’m pretty new to building JoHan cars.