Repstock

First of all, thank you! If the casting is smooth and shiny, that's all Jeff! When I sent it to him, the grille was pretty much ready, but the body was in primer, and needed pinholes filled, and a lot of general smoothing. Looks like Jeff got my lump of carbon looking like a diamond!

While it's probably obvious, I'll make it official: Replica stock is my preferred building style, and the avatar is random, I just like the look of it.

I would have liked that. It seems most of my friends live in Michigan now. Good thing we have these message boards, they make distance irrelevant!

They will be sold through Missing Link when ready. I can't speak for them, but if my experience is any indication, if you want to do a Century for them, they'll do everything in their power to help you make it happen. I'd love to build a Century!

If anyone would like to assist in this project, I need the following from any '77 Monte Carlo kit: The outside mirrors, an interior pan, and a dash. We're going for multiple versions of this year Chevelle. Thanks to those who have already assisted! Much appreciated!

Here's the parts count so far: Another front view: Another rear view:

Here's some more pics of my progress. Please ignore optical distortion that makes the model look like a swayback in some pictures. Also, I don't know what's up with my focus, but some of these could be a bit clearer. Here's the front end: Here's the step that will help in mounting the front bumper Here's the rear end: Here's the step for the rear bumper :

Here's what I drove when I bought my house: Here's what I drove when I met my wife: Here's what she drove when we met: Here's our first car together: ...and here's what I drive now... .

Closed. Since the horizontal bars stick out a bit further than the vertical ones, I had to make the grille rather than use a parts box item. This was the only way to get it to look half way decent. I've done open ones before, but not with a pattern this fine. It probably also helps the caster to have it closed.

I'm slowly getting there. Here's the front end laid together. The space between the bumper and the grille will be part of the body for easier painting. Also, the grille is a loose fit to allow for paint buildup and plating thickness.

Well THAT didn't take long! Looks real nice. I'm glad it's going to see the light of day!

This is just my experience, but a painted a Monte Carlo with Duplicolor primer,paint, and clear and it came out great. I painted a Cougar with the same combo (the clear was a different can), and the clear would not dry. It was tacky almost 3 weeks and 24 hrs in a dehydrator later. Obviously, Duplicolor clear lacquer over enamel is just asking for it. Just my 1/50 of a dollars' worth!

Anyone want to try this with the 1/20 Econoline kit?

It looks like my fluorescent light idea might work. I was afraid they wouldn't cast enough light. I used a piece of .100 styrene for the ceiling, and cut slots for clear acrylic square tube. I masked a thin section of the square tube, then painted it. The protruding square tube represents the fluorescent light base. Over this I will lay a clear acrylic rod for the "bulb". The light shines through the slot (as in the picture) and illuminates the bulb (not added yet). Above the ceiling I will have a sealed off compartment containg a roll of LEDs. My concern was that the slots were too thin to give enough light, but it actually worked out pretty well. As I add more I'll post more pics. By the way, the front small lights will work, too, they're just blocked off from the light source in this setup. I also have "fluorescent" lights in the office and restrooms.

I mean no disrespect, but this post makes me kind of sad, like I'm missing out by not seeing the builds.

I have entered many contests (well, not so much any more), but I have never built a model for that purpose. When show time comes, I'll just grab whatever hasn't been shown before and enter it. I entered the BSAC Columbus show primarily to help the show. I figured the more models were displayed, the more successful the show would be. I guess I build for myself, but I don't take it too seriously (well, seriously enough to purchase two showcases, but let's not cloud the issue with the truth). I enjoy doing it, and it satisfies my need to do something creative. I only wish my sons would show the slightest interest...

I've been on eBay a long time. I've gotten 3 Ertl CO-4070A Transtars for $50.00 or less each, and I got a JoHan '70 Roadrunner for $45.00. All these were unbuilt.

Give me an outer diameter and I'll see what I've got. I've got several in-between sizes.

Nice looking car, great colors

I like it! That MPC roofline looks so much better to my eyes than the AMT Novas of the same body type. That's a real pleasing car to look at, it's easy on the eyes!

Primer, paint and clear were all Duplicolor. The only other model I've used Duplicolor on dried fast and hard. Since this is only the second time I've used it, I thought I'd ask.

I used Duplicolor paint with their acrylic lacquer clear. It's been 3 days, and still not completely dry. It's been humid, though. Anything to worry about, or should I give it more time?

Very glad to see this underway again. I work at a wastewater plant, and we've got a lot of old buildings. One of them is very similar to what you're doing. It had a huge metal spiral staircase that must have been fabricated in the '30s. I really like what you're doing here.

Actually, I don't own an airbrush. Everything I do is rattle can. The '77 has a brush painted interior using Humbrol enamels. I can shoot a light coat of Glosscote over the Humbrol (when dry), and it's very hard to tell it's not sprayed.

I don't know why I didn't consider that possibility. You've got to feel pretty good about the way things have been going for the Spartans lately! This is a modified Wheels of Fire '77.