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I did not have a printer or decent computer until a few days ago. I made the decals for the ramp truck finding similar fonts to what Speedwin used for their logo. Only cost me about $1500! I’ll probably find other users for the computer and printer that might bring the cost per decal down.?

The decals were made for me by STS CustomizedByDesign@yahoo.com They did a good job!

Other things you notice, like '' Where's the upper radiator hose? It was still on the painting stick!

A friend and I decided that we would build some cars that we had seen at what was once our local track ( New York National Speedway - born 1965 - died 1980 ) I found a couple of photos of the Speedwin Automotive 1965 Plymouth that were taken sometime during 1965. Using parts from a Moebius Belvedere kit and their AWB kit I was able to put this modified A-990 car together. Paint is Duplicator basic white with decals created by STS. Although I've put quite a few of these Moebius '65s together without a hitch, this one fought me in certain fitment areas. The interior tub had an interference issue with the body by the rear quarter window so I had to trim the top of the interior panel. The rear glass would not fit the window frame. It was too small! That was solved with a piece of acetate (which looks better , anyway) Aside from those few issues, I think that it turned out ok. I noticed a couple of things in the photos. Funny how you don't see them until AFTER you post. Yep, the door to the shop was installed upside down. I ll get the contractor back to fix that ( he doesn't speak English too well). The other was my thumb in one picture . I just can't unsee it!?

I've had those kind of long term projects. Yours has evolved extremely well! Super detail work!

Cool ! The car most memorable for it's giant wheelstand at Englishtown.

They evolved very quickly in ‘65!

Good job on the decals!

Wanting to build this version of the early Paper Tiger , I could only find warped resin bodies so I decided to make my own. Two Moebius bodies were used for this project. I grafted the awb hard top lower section on to the sedan. It was more difficult than expected. Next time , I'll cut and move the wheel openings. Paint is automotive that I had put in cans for me. The red and the blue are the correct Ford paint codes used by S&M up until 1970. The decals are from Slixx .

Plagiarism! I hate when people copy my masterpieces!

Great job! Paint is perfect. WF

That’s what I’m talking about! Lol

Great looking Dart! Looks good in white. I know all about the black hole. I literally just lost an entire can of paint in a 10' x 10' room! ?

Very well done! I just completed two of these. They are not as easy to build as one might suspect. Takes some skill to put that front end and headlamps together!

It may be a snap kit, but it's great raw material. I've built a few of these. You did a nice job on yours.

Great looking model. The color is not one that most people would think of using but I'm glad that you did. Looks terrific, really stands out. WF

Whenever I see your work on Instagram, I'm overwhelmed. After 60 years of building model cars, I feel like I'm 5 years old, pouring glue and finger prints all over my first kit! You are a great inspiration! You should really think about doing some youtube videos to help us mere mortal modelers!

I had a few of these Revell kits in my stash and the model club theme for May is '32 Fords. So, out it came. I have built a couple of these in the past but I don't remember them being so fiddly. No, actually it was a p.i.t.a.! Something wrong with the plastic on my kit (2008 version) where it seemed like it was literally oily. Paint would not adhere and CA glue would not stick. Painted, stripped and washed numerous times. I decided to make it a primer rod or work in progress. I had these wheels and tires kicking around forever and thought that they would look great on this car. Now? I think it looks like a refuge from an old cartoon! The headlamps on these cars are very difficult to glue on in the right place and position. Not only that but the stanchions that come with the kit were warped. I made my own stanchions and front shocks. The wire from the shock goes thru the stanchion and into the headlamp. That worked out well. Yes, the paint on the hood and deck lid don't match. I did that on purpose. Remember, it's supposed to be a work in progress. The interior was fun to detail. However, like many of the other parts in the kit, it did not fit at all well . There was a huge gap between the upper upholstery and the body. Had to widen it....then the dashboard didn't fit. So much for a quick and easy box stock build! PS : I am currently building a Revell '32 Three window. Far fewer problems with what is essentially the same kit. Go figure.

I can't believe that this thing is finally done! Seems like a lifetime ago that I started this project. I'm very happy with how it turned out and I'm glad that it's finally done. Decals are from Gofer. Yes, I put decals on crooked on 1:1 cars too!I found the hood emblem in the bottom of the box. It survived so long that I just had to install it The scoop was scratch built and rivet detail was added. This car may have been one of my first attempts with BMF. Interesting what the photos show that I can't see without magnification. Looks like a metallic rat started to eat the shifter! That's what you get for leaving a project in a box for 10 years! I have to fix that.The kit came with some godawful headers that I hated, but no matter what, I could not find decent replacements, so I amputated the turnouts and stuck a piece of shrink tube over the pipes! Looks better (at least I think so)

Great save!

Great job! I literally had to go back to check the top photo as I thought it was from a Mattel press release!

Nice job. Gotta love the Johan funny car kits. I, unfortunately only have 1 left to build.

Looks like it was fun to build.

Engine looks great! Especially the fuel lines and carbs!