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Nice topic... can I explore a little more? I think most people who love cars can distinguish the segments (or levels of modifications) but not everyone knows deeply what really classifies a modified vehicle in the segment A, B or C, etc... Some are very characteristic and peculiar, as the Lowriders, Kustoms, Rat Rods and others. But some segments are very similar. I have some difficulty in differentiating Pro-Touring, Street Machine, Street Rods, G-Machine and Resto-Mod. I got so deep in both reading and immersing in the subject that now I can (besides the little difficult yet) distinguish between them, but it would be nice and we appreciated if someone more experienced could help us. I can give a shot: Pro-touring Most 50s-70s cars (some 40s or 80s, but these arent the focus) with high-end technology aftermarkets. Made to run fast with up-to-date engineering. No one single part of the car is forgotten. Street Machine 60s-70s cars, based on pony and muscle cars. Middle investment on aftermarkets. Focuses in the engine and suspension, with regular-to-little modifications in the interior and exterior. Wheels/tires and paint schema are both important things and almost projects has this issue as crucial to final look. G-Machine Almost the same of Pro-touring but without turning mindset. Made to go really fast and to stop really fast as well, straight only. (0-200-0 competition). Street Rod 40s-60s cars. Middle investment. Run fast are not the focus. Get a nice mill (without overkill), a nice interior, a good tire/wheel set with a good paint schema and you are ready to ride smoothie and meet your friends at the events. Resto-Mod Any antique car that must be restored and all items that will be used in this restoration are brand new (none recovered) but always following the manufacture specifications (just like the real peace at that time). What you will get is a car exactly as it leaves the production line at the time but with all new pieces (and probably even better today once we have a better technology nowadays) Guys, I know this is a issue that can give hours of discussion without no one conclusion. Each one of us have a different point of view. I just wrote my 2 cents of it! It behooves us to discuss this issue in a civilized level, always focusing on sharing information and not the enrichment of the self ego. And.. I really would love to read from you some words about it.

Hi guys. I would like to present the Model of the Month - March Winner: 1956 GMC truck by Ricardo Tropia

Guys, allow me to introduce the Brazil´s very first forum 100% dedicated to cars and related subjects. http://www.small-dreams.com/Forum Ok, it is in Portuguese language, but one picture worth more than a thousand words We started this year a “Model of the Month” pool. For now, theses are the 3 winners so far JAN FEB MAR Besides that, we have a lot of interesting WIP and Concludes topics with high quality models. Take a few minutes to check it out!

where we can buy it? Congrats!

Highway, you are right…. My mistake. The e-mail was sent to me by “phoneguy†member, who runs modeltrucking right now. Sorry for that… I already made contact with a friend that will check his spare parts box for a refeer unit…. Let’s see… Thanks again.

Highway, thanks a lot. I received your e-mail and ASAP I will reply with the files. I just bought this trailer. I guess it will be perfect to make the truck. I only have to make the refeer unit from styrene sheet. What you guys think about it? Did I get it right?

Highway, thanks for the tips and photos. The J-bot decals I already knew, but not the Modeltruckin. I tried to send an e-mail to both. J-Bot has its inbox totally fully. No new orders available. Modeltruckin, the e-mail have returned... So I can´t make contact with no one…

tks dwc43. The original trailer from the series also has a side door... I founded this one from italeri... I guess this one is better than AMT.

Hello everyone.... I’m intended to star this new project and I was wondering which kit could be use to replicate the trailer. As far I know, I suppose that Great Dane Dry Van Trailer will be a good start. …and if I’m correct, what are the changes I should do? Am I wrong? So, which other kit will be better? Thanks guys.

Guys, what’s the deal with DTR???? What is this? I saw these new kits at model express.com and was like “de ja vú†Aren’t they AMT? “who†is DTR?

Yes...99.9% Only the wheels and tires are from an Italeri Volvo Kit. Volkswagen has a truck and bus division... as far I know.. this hapens only in Brazil. By the way, here in Brazil the truck races are awnsome... bring so many people to the gran prix as F1 does...

Hi guys. I would like to present the Model of the Month - February winner: VW Conste llation Braziliam Formula Truck by Wallace Won the poll at Small Dreams.com with 47% http://www.small-dreams.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=10417

Hi guys. I would like to present the Model of the Month : January winner: ’34 Ford Reeps by Kleber the Bitt. Won the poll at Small Dreams.com with 20% (killer battle!) http://www.small-dreams.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=10361 I hope you enjoy it!

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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