mr moto

I just did a test of my brilliant idea to use regular CA glue to cast lenses. Made a mold with Alumilite 2 part silicone putty and used Loctite "professional liquid" super glue as the casting medium. Another great idea bites the dust! A total flop! I guess I should get some Bondic to try.

Has anyone done this with regular CA glue? I've used it for foilcastlng but not for clear lenses. I suppose I could try CA lenses today with little time and no money invested.

That's far and away the best build of that kit I've ever seen. It's probably the best one I ever will see, also!

They are also available from Scale Hobbyist and similar vendors for those (like me) who would rather support hobby specific businesses.

Wow! You really put in some extra effort on this one and added the things that AMT left out. The engine detailing is outstanding and you're right about the seats being so narrow that it just looks silly. Love it.

That looks terrific! The 300C actually was only available in three colors from the factory: red, white or black. Your build shows what a bad decision Chrysler made on that one. It looks way better than any of the standard colors. Great build!

I second that.

That is true but most, if not all, were re-issued with a number of incorrect, non-original parts - usually interior pieces or the entire interiors. I have Plymouths with Dodge interiors or steering wheels. The 1962 Chrysler 300H was re-issued with the "lower level" non-letter car interior. The correct factory stock kits were one shot deals.

Being on rails, it's designed to driven in either direction without being turned around. Possibly might have an engine in only one end.

Did you clear it with enamel? It's notorious for yellowing. In any case, I would clear it with something different this time.

Great tip! That's the best result for any method I've ever seen. The question that comes to mind is; what is a "suitable tool"?

It looks like it! I was not familiar with "the Mekon" so I had to Google it. Pegasus must have modeled their UFO pilot after him. Here's the kit that it came from (photographed with appropriate background).

Thanks, guys! It's always strange when one of these old threads pops back up again but much appreciated. In the meantime, that '56 Golden Hawk project that I mentioned has come to pass. It's lurking back in this section of the forum somewhere. The '62 GT Hawk is still waiting.

It works just fine. Check out my Chrysler New Yorker build in the "completed Johan kits" thread (in Under Glass). That's how the front fender script is done.

Sorry to hear that. I guess I'll keep looking for another old version.

I would be interested in seeing what original parts Round 2 was able to include in the new issue. Anyone have some photos?

Here's one I forgot since it's been in storage: a 1960 Chrysler New Yorker with its original box. This is a one owner, low mileage car and I'm the original owner. It was purchased sometime in the 60's at Domino's Hobbies in Houma, Louisiana for the princely sum of $1.00. Those were the days of new annual kits every year and it was discounted because it wasn't the current year. There were plenty of other discounted JoHans also and as soon as I get my time machine out of the shop I'm going back! Somehow, it went started but unfinished for many years and I did it like this in the 1990's. Notice how the hubcaps stick out from the wheels. That's just the way they fit and I didn't want to modify them. For a time I had moon discs on it (also included in the kit) and they fit much better but then I decided to go back to the stock look.

Steve G. wins!!!! Hands down! Most of those models are on my all time most wanted list and he built them as well as they can be built. Just amazing.

Many, many THANKS to everyone for the good words! This build seemed to be one those that had the luck running with it and we all know about the other kind. Somehow i missed a lot of chances to mess things up. This was my first time using HOK paint and there were no real issues with it despite a little bit of a learning curve and I love the look of it. This won't be the last time I use HOK! I saw that color on a build in a magazine a few years ago and was wanting to use it ever since. I like the comment about the Chevy SSR. That hadn't occurred to me before but it's right on the money. There's a real resemblance. Again, just more THANKS than I know how to say for all your appreciation!!

Hi Everybody, Finally finished my latest project. It started life as a 40 Ford sedan delivery but that changed along the way. What happened calls for some explanation and a mini-WIP. I decided to try for a look something like one of the old Chrysler business coupes. They have a very eye-catching profile like this: Anyway, that started this process going: The front fenders were extended using parts from a '37 Cord. So that's how it got to where it is. This is the AMT 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery kit. Since it started as a sedan delivery, I'm calling it a "coupe delivery". The rear pan is from the AMT 1950 Ford and I think the front bumper is too. Engine is the Olds from the 1940 Ford tudor sedan kit. Paint is House of Kolor Root Beer Kandy base over Duplicolor primer and followed by Duplicolor Acrylic Lacquer clear. The hood ornament is a Packard item that was 3D printed by a somebody that does a lot of stuff for lowriders. Hope you like the result. And here it is hangin' out with its best friends.

There's some great builds posted here! The '62 Chrysler with the silver/blue fade blows me away! Here's what I've got: A pair of '62 Studebaker Larks 1935 Mercedes 500K 1963 Plymouth Fury ...and another '63 Plymouth kit bashed into a Melrose Missile. There are others in boxes and ziploc bags waiting to be built...someday.

Beautiful and amazing. Looks very real.

I hadn't heard of it either so I googled it. Looks like it would be a great subject for a kit but I've been in the hobby since the 50's and I've never seen or heard of such a kit. The problem, IMHO, is that kit subjects of that era just don't sell no matter how cool they are because no one alive and building models ever personally saw or experienced them.

Great build and I love the color! Is that the Monogram or AMT kit?

I make a shorter axle out of 1/16 brass rod.