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I’ve used Duplicolor paints on many builds, with great results. Lately, not so much. This 65 Ford was sanded with 3200, up to 4000 on the plastic, panel lines scribed and colored, then wiped with alcohol, and a tack cloth, then primered with Tamiya gray, then sanded smooth up to 4000 again, wiped with alcohol, and a tack cloth. My paint room is 70* and showing 30% RH. I tested this color and the primer on a plastic spoon. I’m glad I only did the trunk lid, and not the body. I don’t know if this is from something I did incorrectly, or the paint? The trunk lid came out like this with two light coats. The trunk looked just as the other parts in the primer, all prepped for color.

Is there any difference between the Tamiya X-20 enamel thinner (not X-20A acrylic), over the Testors enamel thinner? Especially when using them to clean up the panel lines after using Tamiya Panel Line Accent?

Wow.. talk about progress! This build is coming along nicely. What did you use to build those headers? They fit great, tucked up under the chassis. I just bought the Calif Flash, and Melrose Missle. I also got the Golden Commandos on the way. These kits are really nice. The body is one of the nicest I’ve seen. While working on the Missle, it was a shame I had to cut the pillars, and remove the emblems on such a perfect body. I cant wait to see your final assembly.

Someone might want to build a chopped top, without actually cutting the roof. ?

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Yes, I’ve seen a few of those around, usually a friction car. Maybe I’ll get lucky enough to find s decent one.

Thanks for the replies. The reason I was asking, I just bought the Moebius California Flash, AND the Melrose Missile, and was thinking of adding them to these cars engines. Maybe I’ll build the Flash car as a period correct car, with the 8 plug, and the Melrose as a modified street car, with the 16. I wouldn’t want it on a car that would have never had them on it in the mid 60s.

I’ve been really getting into the Mopar cars myself recently. Just bought two Moebius kits, and started a few in my stash.

What year did Mopar start using 16 spark plugs on the 426 Hemi? And was it a race version only?

Very nice looking classic.

Very nice job on your Mopar! Did those tires come in the Fast and Furious Kit?

I use several plastic storage cases, with separate compartments. One for wheels and tires, one for engines and parts, and one for suspension parts. Bodies and larger parts, like floor pans and frames go into a large plastic basin with a lid.

That’s one fine looking Torino you built there. I had to look twice to make sure it wasn’t a 1:1 car. The details are jaw dropping. I can’t believe the work you put into the dash. I never really like these types of wheels in general, but I must say, they look right at home on this build.

One of my favorite cars of the 60s. The paint really looks fantastic. Nice job on the exhaust detail. Is that foil tape you used on the pipes?

Great work on the cage. Those wheels are going to look nasty on this car. The rear wheels are very similar to the set I used on a 66 Impala.

The eBay link that Bill posted is not Rick Lucas decals. It’s Bruce Sadewater, who used to work with Lucas, but is operating solo now. I’ve bought his stuff, and had zero problems. He has some nice decals that no one else carries.

Bill, doesn’t the Melrose Missle come with the auto trans, and the Flash with the 4 speed??

Where are you getting the decals for the Monster Mash, if you decide to build it?

Well Snake... after reading your post, I just ordered myself the California Flash kit. Should be here in three days. Thanks for the idea ?

Looking good. I gotta get me one of these kits.

Hey Snake... there was a pretty recent article Tim Boyd did on a build up of these Moebius 65 kits in Scale Auto Mag. He used the A990 California Flash. Very nice project you have planned.

Now that’s what I’m talking about!!! Very cool build going on here. I know a lot of people don’t go for the tubbed out, pro street look, but nothing beats a 55 like it. I have one of these started, and stored away, that I should bring out, and actually finish.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I appreciate it.

Thanks Curt... it’s Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue, sprayed from the can.

Does anyone know if there is a pre sale of this kit anywhere?