Jim Whalen

HI Andy, I was thinking of the rear wheel drive Escorts myself - a real classic car with lots of varients that should help manufacturers get the most out of their investment. If they were featured in a video game it should help with their market. Kit manufacturers need to look for things that have gotten into the general public's awareness somehow so models of cars etc. that have been featured in tv shows, movies, video games etc. may get the more casual builder involved. If they are nice kits and got together well it might help people do more model building.

Hi Guys, Work is progressing on this build. I have now sprayed the new floor/firewall assembly and it has now been flocked with the seats, gear lever and photo-etched pedals in place: As the fenders are a little further apart and the Revell '32 headlight bars a little tricky anyway I have made a new headlight bar using silver plated wire and plastic card: A driveshaft has been made from the u-joints from the 5 window kit along with some aluminium tubing. I have also used aluminium tubing and plated wire to make up the final part of the exhaust system: It all fits together now so when I have repainted the injector hat (for the 5th or 6th time!) I will be able to press on with final assembly: Hoping to get the build done by the end of this month. Any comments or suggestions always welcome!

Hi Guys, I liked the suggestion for a '34 Chevy - it'd be nice to have something other than Fords to build!! Having said that a good 1/25th Model A Ford would sell well and there are lots of varients and routes a manufacturer could go follow with them. It'd also be nice to see Revell bring out good '33 and '34 Fords as, once again, there are loads of things you can do with them. They could even save some money and use some of the parts from their series of '32s. I know someone said the interest in '30s hot rods is dropping but it seems to me they are still very popular. I was recently asked about building a replica of someone's '34 sedan and I had to tell him how much work it would take to get a quality model done of it. Maybe model manufacturers could take a leaf out of the 1:1 world and think about how they can use platforms, engines, etc. (with good planning this approach could be done with accuracy) across different models so each time they bring out a new model there is less new tooling to be done.

Hi, Very nice Vette!

Hi, That is a nice deuce! This is the sort of build style I like as well. You must be pleased to get it onto the finished list. Did the wheels and tyres from the roadster kit create the stance or did you do something else as well?

Hi, As you're new to the hobby the question you posed makes sense. You don't want to start with a kit that is difficult to build (I've been building cars and trucks for a long time but have recently thought building an airliner might make a nice change as well as the challenge of buiding a different type of model - I'm gonna make sure I speak to a few people before I buy one because starting with a lemon would be tricky) so tell us what topics you would like to build and I'm sure you'll soon get recommendations regarding good kits. The discussion that has ensued from your question is certainly valid, accurate and useful to remind people how kits vary both between and within model kit manufacturers. There is also pleasure to be gained from taking a pig of a kit and doing a good job of it!

Hi, A lot of good advice has been given and most of model building is about good prep, paintwork and clean assembly. Enjoy building some kits from the box - there are several around now (of a wide range of topics) that go together really well so don't worry about more experienced builders - the important thing is for you to find out how satisfying it is to create a model of a car yourself. As you grow into the hobby you'll find your niche and how much you want to do with your models. If you do decide to start doing more with your models slowly add in more things - doing too much too soon and lead to stalled projects and their demotivating affect on your desire to build. Even if you start building more involved builds the basics of model car building will make or break your efforts so spend some time learning how to nail the basics, it'll really help you in the long run. There are plenty of resources (e.g. books, dvds, magazines, websites) to help you get started and you'll find plenty of threads on here and helpful people to help you enjoy this great hobby!

Hi, Nice build of the Vicky! I build hot rods myself but it is nice to see a stock example built so well - after all it is important to remember what these cars started out like! Being the first to offer a V-8 for the masses, good looks and a wide range of body styles made the 1932 Ford a classic and you have captured the look very well using an old kit.

Hi, I've ordered two sets. Thanks for the heads up! They'll go well with a resin W900L with studio sleeper I'm slowly building up parts for. I'm sure I can find a good use for the second set! I think its pretty safe to say Moebius will have the sales to justify short production runs of these from time to time. After all, it must be pretty easy money. It'd be good to have more stuff like this available to spruce up our rigs, especially stuff that is chromed or polished aluminium.

Hi Guys. Here's the completed floor/firewall assembly. It'll be painted the same colour as the rest of the truck with blue flocking for the carpeted area. I've also finished making some rails to go over the wood in the pickup bed. The assembly will be painted either Testors Polished Aluminium Metaliser or with Alclad (either chrome or polished aluminium, haven't decided yet). A mock-up to make sure the new assembly has cured the fit problems: Working on the parachute and steering box now.

Hi, Nice paint job - I like the colours you've chosen as well.

Hi, Nice build - it looks sharp when its all put together as nicely as yours is. Great collection!

Good start to Schumacher's top fuel rail. To get a straight chassis with these Revell top fuel kits its best to deviate from the instructions and asssemble the chassis as one unit (you'll have to put the rear axle in to do this) before painting (Alcad steel or something similar will do the trick). They're really hard to get straight if you go with the instructions - I know, I found out the hard way! They're impressive when built up - a bit longer than your nascar builds though!

Thanks for the comments! Michael - building hot rod models is a great section of the hobby as there are so many ways you can go with them. Have now finished making the new floor and have done some rails for the pickup bed. Will get some pics up tomorrow (quite busy today).

Yeah - an all new tooling from Revell would be great! In the meantime the AMT '63 body looks pretty good and I've seen some people do really nice builds of them. I'm looking forward to seeing what people do with the new release when it hits their benches. Bill - I'll get a thread going on my drag version when I'm back onto it.

Sounds like a good project - hope it goes well. Will be watching your progress.

Hi, thanks for letting me know what chassis you used - I have done mine differently but it is useful to know what other options are available for future projects.

Hi, I've been waiting for this kit to come out - mainly because I wrecked a body building one! Since it will be a drag version it'll be great to get rid of the plastic tyres. The one I have been building is a kit bash between the AMT '63, a Revell snap '63 and a Revell '67. Since it is not stock the front crossmember being different isn't an issue. I have also got round the promo interior with some judicious kit bashing. Here's a pic of the chassis awaiting its new body and tyres: Does the chrome look better quality? The quality of the chrome on mine isn't great and has a lot of flash on it.

Hi Guys, The new floor is progressing along. I've used some bits from a prostreet Berretta and used plastic card for the rest. It almost fits now, just got to get the floor to move back about 1 or 2mm.

Hi, Thanks for the comments guys! Tubbs - quite a bit of work went into getting the Willys suspension right with the scratch built rails and modified fenders, pleased you like the stance, the pulleys are aluminium.

Hi Guys, This is a project that I started in 2011 but got put to one side for about a year and a half. It stalled when I realised the floor and firewall wouldn't fit as the engine is slightly further back in the chassis. I'm currently working on making a new floor, firewall, etc. It has scratch built frame rails that incorporate the suspension from the Revell prostreet Willys kit. The fenders were modified to take the wide tyres at the back (with the pickup bed given tubs). The engine is the hemi block from the Revell 5 widow kit with other bits taken from various places. I am hoping to get this finished soon so plan to spend quite a bit of time on over the next few weeks and will update this thread with my progress. Anyway, here's a few pictures to get you a feel for where I am at the moment. The chassis is pretty much complete: The engine needs the injector hat to be finished and then it'll be ready: A mock-up to see how everything fits together: All comments, suggestions, etc. always welcome! Cheers, Jim

Hi, Nice build of the Camaro - I'm working on one as well at the moment that will also be orange! I used the same hood as you but made inserted a section of it into the Revell hood: It isn't quite right so I'll check out the hoods from Competition Resins that Jermey mentioned. What chassis did you use?

Hi Angie, Welcome to the forum. You'll find it is an active forum with a lot of people who know their stuff. Cheers,

Hi, Your Freightliner looks really nice - you should be pleased with the outcome of your return to building model trucks!

Hi, This turning into one cool Freightshaker!