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Great looking Pacer. The "woody" option was not that common but with the darker body color it really looks great. Nice to hear the story behind your build.
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Very nice clean looking build. Always liked the bright colors for that era MoPars.
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Not sure of your method for cutting out the skirts. A method I have used to stabilize the plastic body involves a scrap piece of 2x4 clamped to a work bench and use that as a backing for the part of the body you're cutting on. This makes it easier to hold the body with one hand and it supports the body from twisting or cracking as you work on it.
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Looks like a solar clothes drier in the back seat. I love all the stuff you have been making for the interior clutter.
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Model Master has a "Hemi Orange" spray can. They have an OEM line of paints that would be about as close as you can get.
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I would sit down with someone at the local PD and explain just what has happened. You might want to take any documents you have also. The Officer can't legally give you legal advice but they can give you suggestions as to what options you may have. It will also help if they have knowledge of your situation just in case "The Pull Chain Facility hits the Fan".
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Maybe, just maybe this guy has a reason for being so paranoid. Sounds as if you did everything correctly. This guy sounds like he could become a little scary. If you haven't already I would git a nice big folder and save all of his rants and threats, dates and times. Even E Bay's letter. If this guy is still carrying on I would consider contacting one of if not all of the alphabet agencies, he has threatened you and one can assume he is armed.
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Beautiful looking build. The interior really stands out and I like the way you posed the doors open.
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This looks fantastic, I like that color from that era but it's not often seen. The Custom Interior option looks perfect. Is the 3x2 set up off of one of the Corvette kits ??
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Great looking BMW, the paint is super smooth looking. Got a little camber in the front end which I'm sure was by design.
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Nice clean looking GTO. I like the chrome trim and the interior looks great also.
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Very clean looking build. I like the extra wheel and tire details. Perfect for your Corvette collection.
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Very nice paint and cleanly done trim. The additional wheels and tires along with the slightly lowered stance really makes it far better than stock.
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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 wonder if such vehicle desecrations have to be reported to Car Fax much like a major accident or something. -
73 Cutlass Supreme conversion
espo replied to fordf-100's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I think that one of the reasons the roof appears different between the Olds and the Chevy has more to do with the shape of the Quarter Panels. The Chevy has very pronounced flair/arch over the rear wheel opening and the Olds it is much smoother. Outside of measuring actual cars, I think if you just hold a finger or two over the body portion in the above pictures you will get the idea. My own thought is that it would cost GM far to much to have this much difference in roof panels between two models based on the same basic body. -
Great looking Type 1. I like the style of your build. Having the running boards at the folding top colors match really catches your eye.
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I respect your reluctance to cut up a vintage kit that may be unreplaceable. The White Letter tires are sort of like Fender Skirts, it may just be me but the two just don't go together. You could always try it both ways and see what you like and then do that. Should you want to remove the skirts just take your time doing it. Many slow cuts are less likely to damage the body by pressing to hard or having the blade go out of the grove when cutting.
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Great looking kustom. I are correct about the little shoe box Fords getting customized. They were inexpensive and plentiful. Many of your modifications are long the lines of the old traditional style. The things I see that really bring it to a more present day are the Chrysler grill and the sun roof. The paint is really outstanding also.
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Skirts are for ladies. The fender skirts look fine with the stock hub caps and white walls or maybe chrome wheels. Any type of mag wheels just don't look right with fender skirts. They are too different styles and they conflict with each other on the same car.
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I followed your build, and a few repaints along the way. Amazing engineering and design work on this build. The finish looks perfect.
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The entire engine compartment is very realistic looking.
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73 Cutlass Supreme conversion
espo replied to fordf-100's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
With a little finish work I think this would look fine as is. On the Vinyl Roof question, it all depends on what you want it to look like. A full Vinyl Roof was the most common style at the time these were new. The Quarter Roof was part of the Landau trim option, and also many dealers added this style roof for added profit and if that was in style in their area. Just build it the way you want it. -
Please post pictures of your event for those of use who are unable to attend.
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AMT Chevrolet 454 SS
espo replied to mustang1989's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Beautiful looking truck. I followed your build on this and it turned out looking very accurate and clean. I like the little touches you added to the interior, it really adds to the appearance.