James W

Is there a straight forward option to replace the Johan 69 AMX chassis pan. The rear axle is molded in place and the front suspension is only half there. Maybe someone out there knows where some good chassis reference photos are? Then I can start to upgrade the parts I've got. Thanks in advance.

I agree with Rob. Graft the Camaro tail panel to the Vega. At first I thought, just put the Camaro bumper on, but it would look great to do the whole panel. You did a great job on the front too!

Who would have thought that we would become nostalgic for 70's American wagons of all things. I rode in one of these wagons in a gradeschool carpool. I had forgotten about it until I saw the resin casting here at the forum. Pardon me while I go have a good cry...

I've fixed everything from mini candellabra (Polly Pocket I think) to Nextel radios. My sons Nerf double shot gun is a puzzler. I may have to make a new catch out of brass. It is kind of a pain being the fix it guy, but the rewards are great.

Nicely done. You have a clean build style. Keep working on the basics and you will do fine. Have you done any more on the ZZ Top Eliminator?

With the heads pulled off like that I bet the block is shot.

I've seen some recent street machines done in two tone silver. Use the factory color breaks but with a modern light and dark metalic silver finish. Red or maroon accents keep it from being overlooked.

Hey...how come the Ford's hoods are not tied down like the Chevy's? They must have a superior latch design. Just kidding. I know the Fords don't go fast enough to blow the hood open. Boy am I going to catch it for that one.

Nice lines and nice choice of color!

Welcome, there's lots to see and do here.

Another tip if you are interested. Don't throw out the tube glue with the bath water(?) mix some into the Bondene, in a seperate bottle, for those situations that call for a thicker glue and slower drying time. It won't evaporate before you can stick the pieces togather.

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome Terry. By no means feel you are not good enough to join in on the fun here. We are all looking at other peoples work in wonderment. That is what makes a forum like this so great. Lots of people sharing their skills and ideas. That work space looks great. Good use of space. If you really want to keep up with the big boys, spill some paint on the work table and throw some spare parts around.

That looks sharp! Looks like that hot car melted all the snow in your driveway. Maybe BBS or somebody will start making five spokes for sports cars.

I've been using Plastruct Bondene for many years without complaints. My LHS carries it and it works on kit styrene, Evergreen and ABS plastic as well as Plastruct's own, which I don't use much of but when I do, bingo it works for that too!

Little ears hear most acutely.

Welcome aboard. This is a great way to start the new year. Looks like you even got a jump on that!

Top of the list 41 Woody Stock (30051) Had the great Columbia 2 speed rear axle. 70 GTO has been out for a while. 51 Chevy Sedan version. 70 Super Bee stock version (the OHC Hemi could be thrown in too.) I am also fresh out of 49 Fords but everyone else probably has a few extras, so I'm good.

Thanks for the covers and the tutorial. It's fun to hear/read your insights. Have a Merry Christmas. To All who read this have a safe and happy Christmas season and best wishes for the following year!

Your truck reminds me of an old truck my old department has, only it is not as swoopy. The body has the same basic shape and design but it is not molded to the cab. Was this an east coast thing or a large department design? I'm just curious. Beautiful work BTW. And fast.

Hey Jeff, Looks real good. Your techniques are great. If you get a bug to do some more I can only suggest topic specific research and practice to hone your skills. I get the bug to do these things every time I try to do a glossy paint job.

Nice job Wayne. That is a favorite kit of mine. How is the Florida weather treating you? We just had a day where it barely got above freezing. I bet you miss Oregon.

The trick to painting a grill as you ask is to use thinned black paint. It flows into the deepest areas and puddles there giving the effect of a cut out grill. Mix paint at about 50/50 with thinner or water as appropriate. Be careful of solvents, they will strip the chrome off sometimes so water base paint is your best bet. And welcome to the forum btw.

Have you tried the paper bag trick?

For a first attempt, it looks pretty good. Your rust spots are spot on. Keep going, it looks great.