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What did you see on the road today?
espo replied to Harry P.'s topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I never noticed before, but since the renewed interest in this car I noticed the driver's rear tire and wheel. Is that a space saver spare or just what the stock wheel looks like with out the hub cap ? -
The basic problem is not the dog, it's the dog owner. To many dog owners don't realize their responsibility in the care and training of a dog. They train their children, after a fashion I guess, they need to do the same with their dogs. A very big part of that responsibility is providing the proper care, feeding, and shelter for their dog. They should not be left out for extended periods of time if it's to hot or extended periods of very cold weather. A dog being left to run a fenced yard while everyone is at work or school should have a covered area with plenty of water and at the very least a dog house so that they can get out of the elements as needed. The owners should realize that a dog in many ways is a lot like a 5 or 6 years old child. Would you leave a child running around lose in the sun or snow all day ?
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Very nice paint finish and I like the engine details. I finally got one of these today and I moved it in front of some other builds I wanted based on what I'm seeing done on the forum.
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Duster double hood scoop
espo replied to Immortal Chips's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I have used Hart's Parts on a few builds and all of his parts are top quality. -
LMC is a great outfit. In years past I have purchased several items from them and for me they are only about 25 miles away in Olathe Kansas. They are great to work with and they don't sell any junk and they will help you find anything you may need. Interesting gas pedal but I'd get the OEM looking parts they offer.
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That looks like it just stepped out of the movie. I had a co worker that had a twin to this car back then before the movie came out. You know we started all calling him Bullitt after that.
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Great looking color combination and it's not often you get to see a "full dressed" '50's convertible. Glad to hear you life is getting back on track. Look forward to your other builds soon.
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A thought on the interior console. The pictures of the 1:1 car showing the center console it appears just like the console from a '66 Chevrolet Impala SS. If you have a Revell '66 Impala SS kit you might find what you need there.
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Cover it in flat clear and call the exterior done. Just about everything else you could possible need for the interior, chassis, and drive train is readily available. Think of it as a 1:1 scale model. Bonus is that the front end was one of the best designs that GM ever offered.
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He was a great artist. I have one of his drawings of Dale Earnhardt on the wall, signed by Dale, next to my computer.
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1972 Dodge D200
espo replied to Chuck Most's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Rust in all the right places and a crusty looking bed. The "story" is a perfect explanation for the build. Love it. -
'75 Dodge Tradesman Custom Van
espo replied to Greg Pugh's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Amazing paint work. Sometimes you just have to unleash an artist and tell them to just go "Feral" with their design. -
Datsun 620 Pickup
espo replied to afx's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Nice to see you're back after this build. Look forward to your progress. -
Very nice clean looking build. I like your paint description, I bet it even looks better in person.
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Very nicely done, I like the box art theme.
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Great looking conversion. All of the different body/bed parts seem to flow naturally.
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I have used the early 3x2 set up from the AMT '64 GTO kit on the '62 Cataline engine and they fit perfectly. I know that's different but I think with very little finessing the 2x4 set up should work.
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I would use the Glass Pack Mufflers. This was often the first addition a new owner would have done back when. Your detail painting on the firewall looks great. you must have a steady hand. I also like how you used a light wash on the engine giving it much more depth and realism.
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Looks great, and this kit is not easy to build to this level of finish. I just noticed that they include a '55 year model roof instead of the '56 and '57 porthole roof.
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BigallDad is correct on the Oil Filter canister. I don't recall when GM started using the spin on type filter but I think it was in the early '70's or late '60's. Who is to say you can't sand it to correct the inaccuracy much like the body mold lines ?
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Looks very good. Color almost looks OEM. Nice to see a little warmed over 6 cylinder.
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Very nice looking little truck. I like the interior pattern you used.
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Beautiful, very clean looking build and an excellent car choice. I like how the HO stripe looks with the white interior.