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Hi Guys. Garagem Plastmania hobby shop in Brazil, Sao Paulo carried out a nice event, where the modelers voted in the models that they liked the most. Friendship and happiness had been the keys of the success. No stress with judgment, no fight for medal, no bad comments at all. Just another happy day in the plastic model world. This was the second event accomplished there and the subject was 20’s to 40’s Fords. The first one was Skylines. I can’t wait to see the third one… I hope you enjoy it.

I would like to thanks all people but specially Aaron for his complete, objective and enlightening reply. It was very useful to me! Thanks!

Thanks a lot guys!!! I appreciated that! Phil, thank you for the link!

Hi guys.... Could you please tell me which kit offers a torqueflite transmission???? Tks!

I hope these pics can add some info as well... The "A" pillar was totally rebuilt! That´s a '34 Ford from AMT I'm building (I mean... I trying to )

I totally agree! I did it and looks nice to me....

Guys, what about we start a list with the most great engines in the automotive history??? Plus, could we identify which plastic model kit carries these ones? I mean… for example. The best kit that contains a Ford 427 engine is…. The best kit that contains a Hemi 426 is… and so on… Who could start it? I can input some nice mills: Chevy 350 383 454 502 572 Corvette’s Family Ford Flathead 289 302 331 347 427 Dodge 426 Hemi 318 V8 326 V8 340 V8 383 V8 400 V8 426 V8 Pontiac 400 467 Don’t be shy and don’t take this initial list as a limit.. free your mine… I’ll keep this first topic updated as you guys are answering… Let’s try it?

A friend of mine, called Carlos, run a small company. He has the stock hood and interior, but all for the brazilian version, which I dont know if are the same of American version. Plus, he also has a Brazilian GT hood version ... Take a look at: http://dommodelcar.com

A little progress... I sanded the external rim, stripped the chrome plating and eliminated the holes and screws. In the next steps I will make the knock-off Construction of the spotlight with aluminum pipe which will receive a better finishing later… Now, the front work. After find the center, I defined the limits of the grille. I made this work using a tape as guide before definitively demarcating. This make possible to restart the lines if anything goes wrong at the first time. Then, just draw a line with a pencil or pen. The car had its front inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTE And after so much putty and sanding work, it is time to get a first primer coat to see how bad the building is doing. Still have so much work to do... Thanks!

Guys, I bought one from Star Models and I must say it is a great model. A good option who wants do build a lakester racer!!!! It is the best one???? I dont know... The only other version of this model I know is from California Model Works at Island Collectibles, 1:24 scale. But $80 bucks is a little over, dont you think? http://www.islandcollectibles.net/prod02134.htm I guess (just seeing the pjcture) the California model is a little more accurate and complete version, but for almost 1/3 cheap, I got the Star Models version with no remorse!

A long time ago, Scales Dreams had one. But the "572" valve cover insigna is wrongly down-embossed

Hi bros! First of all, I would like to thank you guys (all of you) for the positive feedback. I really wasn't expecting for so many compliments and incentives. Thanks, thanks a lot!!! BigGary, what about F53 by Pininfordina??? George53, I don't know if this body has the same measures, but I guess it is pretty much the same line, so, I hope after all done, this car could be a nice replica. Thanks for the comments. I follow your buildings and your are a great modeler! By the way, YES, he is my baby... my King. Only 10 months old.. but don't worry.. he is not drinking for real! rs In this phase, the progress is slower if compared to the other steps (painting, detailing, etc) just because cut and weld new parts need to be 100% well scheduled and executed. I'm sorry for such few photos in this updating, but I wouldn't like to leave this thread without updates for a long time after so much prestige. So, let's go! The new fender shapes was done! The "A" pillars must be larger. It still need do cut and give the correct form. Also, the new spot line will be make and the top of the rear door as well. And to make the rear door smouth rounded edge, I used two pieces with different sizes so I can make de fade effect in the door. Hum... new pieces to make new body shapes... to be continued!

The original rear with rounded tail lights / new rear panel made with heated styrene / new egg-shaped tail lights made with Tamiya´s putty and some Dremel working on it. The front panel has received a 2mm styrene piece. The original 53 Ford hood is too peaked and was smoothed. Also, another piece of styrene was glued to make the rounded edge fabrication possible. Still there is a lot of body work to do. So far, the body is waiting for the new fender lines.

Forgive me the purists, but I liked this car a lot. For me, that is the hot rod essence. Take one part here, put another over there and... Voilá! You got a custom ride! Ferrambo 1960 Rambler Wagon, chassi made by Art Morrison, Ferrari's 3.6 V8 engine, front and rear suspension. All parts from a crashed 360 Modena. By Divers Street Rods. 2008 Ridler Award (Autorama) winner. Purists or not, the fact is: this ride represents an outstanding building! And there it is!! Base kit: '53 Ford Wagon from R&R resin At first, I did not had in mind to make the model 100% equal to the original Ferrambo. Insomuch, I gave the fenders a square look and was intended to use this wheels set. But, as we used to say: "Once in hell, give daemon a hug"! So, I asked myself: why not??? So, I decided to build "THE" Ferrambo. I'll try to do my best to make it happens. Side panel that was sanded away! The body without originals pillars / new ones in place (correct angle)

Hi guys. I just got my "new" and "correct" Round2´s General Lee model kit. Box Same original art box. The rear provides a quick consult to the content. Content 5 plastic bags: -chassi, interior and body -transparent parts -decal -chromed parts -all other plastic parts Great!!!! A correct body!!! But, the same problems still there! Bad injection, lack of accuracy (where is the 440??? The Hemi still there!), gap between rear body and chassis, huge injection pin marks inside the interior, bad chromed parts, and so on. Ok, it was expected once we all knew that it won't be a new tooling. But at least the decal sheet should be colored correctly, doesn't it? Well, not this time!!! Again!!! I´m disappointed!

Hum…. very odd to listen this.. at last for me. I live in Brazil and I started to buy at RR (Steve) about 4 years ago. I never had problem dealing with him. Matter of fact, I must praise Steve. He always quickly replied me and also helped me to find models that he even not commercializes. I always recommend Steve and Resin Realm. I’m sorry to hear this and hope you can solve it as soon as possible. By the way, I guess Steve is a member of MCM Forum as well.

Hi. Does anybody here have any pics from new ´66 Chevy Impala from Revell? Is it a new tooling or re-issued???

Brendan, thanks for the tips! Elan, I already got some good pictures of these parts. I notice that magnesium effect you mentioned. Thanks. Spyder, thanks for the link but unfortunately there is none that helps me. I’m looking for some like this: or even better… Thanks anyway guys! ‘Still looking…

Nobody??? No help???

Hi guys. Does anybody have good pictures from new Ford GT chassis? I’m building the ´08 ALMS Ford GT Falken (GT2) and would like to see some good reference photos. Pics from the interior and body I already have. The chassis and engine ones will be nice! Thanks.

And about the G.Lee´s decals???? Does anyone knows if they are OK this time???? I mean... The "General Lee" shoud be printed in blue right? All the previus versions are black....

Unfortunately...I agree! That’s why I’m scratch building my own F350… Mustang3.8… It will comes in Regular cab, Extend Cab and Crew Cab with regular box or stepside box. I’m intended to make all these versions. Will I can do it???? Just God knows… As it's a no primary project, I presume it will take a long time to get finished… I’m sorry! But I promise communicate here when it comes out!!!

I´m working on it.. but it will take some time to get finished... If you need it righ now, you should go http://ssbresins.com/

Hi Guys… I’m intended to build the ’07 Cadillac CTS Speed GT I was wondering if the Revell’s Cadillac STS kit could be a good donor.. I know the correct model is a CTS but exactly WHAT IS the differences between these two cars? What do you guys think about this project??? A lot of work for nothing?