Bartster

I don't doubt you a bit, I do remember them being very nice.

I remember the '59 camino from maybe '74 (?) had very nice centerlines.

I decided to stop my Mopar collection at 1970. But I'd squeeze 1 or 2 of these in. 3 if I could talk Scott into building a Petty car for me,lol.....

That's thinking so far out of the box you can't even see the box. Nice piece of educating, Chuck. Never heard this before.

Very nice Mike! This is well worth the wait. It's hard to beat old Mopars, especially when they're this nice.

I live in Texas Ira, you're a big tease..........I'll be waiting impatiently.

Stick around pete. I've only been her about 2 months & have learned more from these guys than I did in the previous 40 years! Kick back & enjoy the ride.

Bronze wound acoustic strrings I use as carb return springs. The cheaper the better, it's easier to get the core out & stretch the cheap strings! Still a tough procedure, I'm successful about 4 out 5 times,lol. But it looks VERY realistic!The ends can be bent exactly like the 1:1 to attach to carb linkage & wharever accessory brackt is on that side.

Thanks Kris & Chuck. Chuck, I really value your opinion, & Kris, I'll be painting some of your parts as well, so advice taken! Bart

Deja view, I think you owe it to yourself to get at least a cheap guitar to wile away some time. If it gets too frustrating, a cheap one is no big loss. As much as I miss the gigs, I will never deprive myself the pleasure of playing for me.

I'm getting ready to paint my 1st resin body. 24 hr soak in Bleche white done. Scrub in warm soapy water done. I use Krylon brilliant silver or gold as primer on styrene. Is this sufficient for resin or do I really need primer? I don't want so many coats that it takes away trim detail.

I do use guitar strings of all types & sizes extensively in my models. Everything from fuel lines, brake lines, throttle linkage to big honkin bass strings as custom radiator hoses! Even nylon strings for fuel lines. Thin strings make great antennas. Turn signal & shift levers. Usage is endless! Remember curb feelers?

I got my 1st guitar for Xmas in '73. Start taking it seriously in '76 & joined my 1st band in '79, mostly singing. Played with & started various bands throughout the '80s & early '90s. The main reason I stopped building models. I had a lot of great times, wrote a lot of songs, but couldn't handle the "baggage" that comes with playing in R&R bands. I wouldn't call it a living, but I survived along with construction jobs here & there. I finally had to give it up when the kids started coming. I still at least touch a guitar every day. I got rid of most of them through the years, but maintain 2 6-string acoustics, a 12-string acoustic, 2 6-string electrics, & a bass. various harmonicas, tamborines, maracas, etc. It's very cool when I get a chance to play but have no one to jam with, it's just not the same.

Not often enough but I stay longer than I should. I check several times a day & can't seem to leave when I'm "done".

Anticipation is killing me! I had a 1/20 '74 Ford van IN 1974, I know it wasn't that box art, & I don't rember what brand. I'd have to guess same basic kit?

This just keeps getting better. Makes me think of good red wine!

I like this. I have a very similar build that stalled about 10 yrs ago,lol. same '53, with '94 GT engine & interior. I'll follow this & hopefully get inspired to pull mine back out.

If this is your 1st custom build, you waited way too long, my friend. This is headed in the right direction!

"PYLE"!!!!!!!!!!

Looks great from here. It'd look better on MY shelf!

Very nice one Brett. I love the diversity of your builds. I too like to alternate between several genres.

Sorry I'm late, did I miss anything? J.K. Imagineering at its finest! I'm glued!

"Oh my god! It's flesh-eating zombies! And that ain't no tank......IT'S A CAN OPENER!!!!"

Very sweet. Mercury missed this one!

What the heck is Willie Nelson doing in a war zone!