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Forgot I Finally got one of those Monogram Fiero's It was assembled with Scotch Tape!!!!!!!!!! Fun will be painting it White over that Red plastic!! And forgot I built the 80 Trans Am too!! Art, Who cast the 60 Olds 98 you mastered?? I have a Miller Memorabilia!! grill, bumpers, boot cover all cast in place on the body. It was more of a gel-coat type resin with Bondo fill inside!! Here is a pic of it. Interior came with the body. I had to replace the windshield frame. Gotta love those Monogram/Rev 59 Impalas!! Chassis is also from the Impala.(Need correct hubcaps!!) I used the Promo engine plug from AMT's 63 Impala SS kit, instead of adding an engine under the hood.

I thought the Vegas Trickle Murdered was his Nephew. I do remember watching that on AMW I remember him on the 'Cup' curcuit. Oldest Rookie Of the Year!! I believe the Movie was a Fictionalization of Tim Richmond. Or that Cole was Loosely based on Tim.

I have many of the kits to build or convert to Pace cars. Including a Jo-Han 31 Cadillac Cabriolet MPC/AMT 32 Chrysler Roadster with Italeri/Testor's 33 Grill. Lindberg 53 Ford, Monogram 55 Chevy, AMT 59 Buick, Miller 60 Olds 98 AMT Annual 61 T-Bird, Jo-HAn 62 Studebaker LArk, Monogram 64 Mustang, AMT 67 Camaro (Matchbox era tooled 67/68 Coupe with 69 Convert windshield frame) MPC & Revell 69 Camaro, Jo-Han 70 Olds 442 awaiting a second Rev 72 H/O Olds convert, AMT 70 Challenger waiting for 71 Conversion, Rev 72 H/O, Jo-Han 75 Olds Cutlass, MPC & Monogram 78 Vette, & 79 Mustang, Both built New in 79!! MPC 82 Camaro, also built new, MPC 86 Vette, AMT 92 Dodge/Mitsubishi Stealth AMT Viper Promo, Monogram 93 Camaro, 94 Cobra Mustang, 95 & 98 Vettes, AMT 96 Viper Coupe. I started work on a Jo-Han 72-4 Eldorado to replicate the 73, and a Monogram "High-Performance" GNX to replicate the 81 Buick I do have an Original AMT 66 Comet Promo in correct red, but it is a Hardtop!! I have all the Cady decal sheets except the 74 Buick & 92/96 Vipers!! Think I have been planning this for a while?? I am still hoping to get the other kits that were produced, but they would be the Most rare!! ie 63 Chrysler 300, 65 Fury, 68 Torino

I drew the plans for this flat bed in 1/32 and built it. Tow hitch on Lindberg Charger is also scratch-built. The pickup box trailer is similar to the 1/25 build, but from an MPC Chevy Stepside "Trail Patrol" kit that got a Squad 51 type utility box added. Tongue 'A' frame is Plastruct 'I' beam Tires on the Pickup box trailer are from Lindberg 1/32 kits (Like the Charger & Cordoba in the picture) while the rims are from an IMC slotcar stock car kit. Tires on the flat bed are MPC 2pc from 77/78 Trans Am Pursuit Patrol, rims I think are from Monogram Malibu Police

Here is the Brass tube frame for the Dodge "Pumpin' Iron" pickup box; Springs are from the Parts box. Don't remember what kit they are from. Axle tube is brass. I think rims are from AMT 70 ford Police. Tires are Revell Super soft Firestones in most Vanagon kits, and the Skip's 57 Chevy Nomad. And with the box in place; Here are parts of a Copied AMT Utility trailer from either the 63 Nova Wagon or 61/62 Buick Special Wagon Simple scratchbuild copy!!

I think that is the one I don't have. I have the Boat & plane from that film, but not that car. I agree that it is not a great design, but it is still a LOT better than that Tank in the Dark Knight series of films! At least to My eyes!!!

I would love to see them re-issue that Land Rover!!!! Been after one for some time, but..................................... I Ain't Fort Knox!!!

Scratch 'Masking' tape and use Clear Package sealing tape like for shipping boxes. I use 2 inch wide. Also to Hide tape, you can use Double face, and place it INSIDE the joint. (Between the flaps, where the glue popped apart) I also re-enforce boxes by adding a layer of corrugated cardboard inside. This is good when stacking boxes on top each other!! And you can also place Loose parts in bags. I use ones from News papers, and zip-lock type. This will guarantee that if the box falls, or pops open for any reason, parts will not go flying all over!!

I bought a set at Hobby Lobby. Contains 8 sheets 3.5x8 Inch 320, 400, 600, 1000, 2000, 4000, 6000, & 12000. Was $9.oo Alpha Abrasives 'Utra Fine Waterproof Finishing Kit'- Professional Hobby Pack Haven't tried it yet.

I forgot about AMT's 64, 65, & 66's, (And, I Have a 66 built as the Custom Pickup.) Sadly, custom bumpers, grill, etc, And almost got a friend to buy an Unbuilt 64 convertible!! Not sure Why AMT has only re-issued One kit (69 GTO 'Judge' Funny car) Model King first got re-issued, but, hopefully they will start re-issuing them again soon. Always wanted the X-El re-issue 68.

Good question I have been looking for some too, but larger. 17-25 gauge. I could use the steel tube part for Hinges, etc!!

But, I think the 61 is the last Imperial AMT/SMP offered! Not sure we will get an All new tooling of one any time soon CAN Hope, but......................................

I have that one too. I do Like them OLDIES!!!!! And yes, Please Find some of the other Original 59's and 58's to re-issue!!!! Maybe the 2 Odd 60 Chevy's Nomad wagon & El Camino!!!! Drop the Fort Knox price off those originals!!

Here is mine. FIRE Tanker with AMT Mack R 685

Still hoping for a Convertible, but Can work with the New hardtop to get one At least it will be easier than trying it on the Fleetline!!

Evergreen Does NOT offer Tread/Diamond plate at this time. Plastruct Does, but you have to buy it by engraved size, not scale listed. I have found that their HO scale is a Good match to the trade plate engraved on Monogram/Revell 1/32 scale Semi trucks, and Some 1/25 scale truck kits. 1/48 'O' scale is likely best for most 1/24 and some 1/25 scale kits. DO NOT use Plastruct 1/24, it will be TOO Large a Pattern/scale Diamond

True, Wrong scale!!! 1.25-1/24 MAX!! I wold even go 1/32

Depends. I have Lost interest in most 'new' offerings from the car companies. I mostly prefer Pre-75. Most New ones look too much alike, even Crossing brands!!!

I have both AMT 66 Olds 442's and believe that part is already Chrome. So Why Foil?? That is just duplicating what is already there. Foil AFTER Paint, is one thing, But On Chrome Before paint

Tube benders. I have a set. they are coil springs that you insert the tube into, to bend it. You could insert plastic rod/tube into the aluminum tube to prevent the kinking.

Best way to re-enforce parts is drill through them and insert wire. Like you said, some replace those parts with scratch-built metal copies. Easy to do with some of the Milling machines offered for scale builders, but if you don't have access to one, or can not afford one, you have to make do. Liquid Nails is a Panel Adhesive/Carpentry Adhesive (Not intended for Kit assembly. Might work, but will not add strength like you need. I have not heard of Liquid Steel.

Not sure. Read it some where, but forgot!!!! (and where I read it) But, That was the additive that changed White rubber tires to Black. That much I remember

I guess the question should be. When was Carbon Black added to tire rubber for Black tires.

Windy & Chilly. Cloudy/rainy forecast for all this week!!

Her she be. I added backup lights to mine. Bezel is Aluminum tube. Lens is clear sprue filed to shape & fit.