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Interesting. I wouldn't have thought of teaming up with them for hobby paints. Do you have a reliable source for that? (no names if the person would prefer not to be identified).

This is one of the pictures from the latest model trade show. I came across it on another model forum I belong to. http://public.fotki.com/SteveG26/i-hobby-e...9/dscn0006.html By my count, it looks like they're offering 119 acrylic colors. That appears to be theLindberg logo on the airbrushes too. Anybody know who the paint manufacturer is? An "insider" on another board said it's definitely not Testors. I wonder whose airbrushes they're selling... Anybody here got some inside information?

Nope. As I mentioned in the original post, my only interest in the kit was the tires, and that was strictly because they were BF Goodrich Radial T/As. I remember thinking it was a strange choice of tire for a Japanese kit mfr to include in a minivan kit. I'm hoping they're good enough to fit on one of my current projects. PS I'm not interested in the MPC versions. They look like a Chinese knock-off done from a child's drawing. The AARI versions capture the tread and sidewall detail fairly well, but are too large to look in scale on most 1/25 scale kits. JMHO...

Unfortunately, I can't even remember which minivan kit (Honda, Toyota, etc) the tires come in. About all I can recall regarding SAE's kit review was the fact that the mfr tooled up 4 Radial T/As for it. The author indicated that the tires were well crafted as far as tread and sidewall accuracy. If someone here has this kit, I'd appreciate it if you could post some close-up pics of the tires.

Having seen your work on dozens of other models, I can't wait to see how this one turns out. If you have the time, would you mind doing a follow-along pictorial?

Lookin' good so far! I noticed you did the modifications to make poseable steering. My build of this kit is about 1/3 complete, but I've never tried the steering mod before. Any chance you could post close-up pics and some notes? Thanks! :ph34r:

I'll definitely be following this build. I've got a 1:1 red/red '80. Mine came with the L48 350. I've been wanting to replicate it, but I can't figure out a good way to do the mirrored t-tops. BTW, the cure for that anemic 305 (and myL48) is available at your local GM dealer. Crate motors for everything from a stock replacement (Targetmaster) to roller-cammed big blocks. Keep us posted on your progress!

I saw Tonioseven's Monte Carlo and it reminded me of the '77 MC my dad had. It was silver with black half roof, red carpet and dash, white leather seats... beautiful car. I'm planning on using the Revell snap kit as a basis for a full-on model (engine, etc). Problem: I can't begin to think of a whay to make these wheels his car had. http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1081394515047575179ZHTzsF Any ideas?

This is my 2nd resin purchase. My only previous resin purchase was from the Modelhaus & I had mixed feelings - delivery was timely but quality was not quite what I'd been told to expect. In this instance, I happened to find Scale Modeling by Chris via a Google search for resin wheels. I was just wondering if anyone else here had dealt with him. If so, were you pleased with the quality? Does he deliver relatively quickly? Thanks!

Guys, thanks for all the reference information. Just to verify, do all the AMT '63 Impalas have the American Racing 200S wheels I'm looking for? Ebay shows at least three different releases: 1) http://cgi.ebay.com/AMT-1963-IMPALA-SS-1-2...bayphotohosting 2) http://cgi.ebay.com/AMT-1963-Chevrolet-Imp...bayphotohosting 3) http://cgi.ebay.com/amt-1-25-classic-cars-...bayphotohosting

Years ago I had a set of these on my 72 Skylark. Mine were the non-plated versions as depicted in the link. I've always liked these wheels. If anyone has an untouched set from the AMT '63 Impala, I'd like to talk (nudge-nudge, wink-wink).

I'd like to have a list of all the AMT kits that have Edelbrock Elite series valve covers and air cleaners. Bonus round: Is there an AMT Impala with American Racing 200S wheels in it? http://pittsburgh.ebayclassifieds.com/c-Ca...QAdIdZ130411648 TIA for all helpful answers.

I have never seen anything like the intake on this engine, and my Google (and Bing) searches for pictures came up empty. Anybody know where I can get some reference pics of this engine? Every time I look at the intake, I think "That can't be all there is to it." TIA for any helpful links, pics etc.

I had the same question 10 years ago & resolved it by studying (and printing off) the underhood pictures I found on the internet. With a little effort you should be able to get pics of most of the things you want to duplicate. If you were to look under the hood of the average 70's GM car, for example, you'd see different shades of black on the inner fender wells, radiator, battery, belts & visible suspension components. As for the interior, leather and vinyl seats will typically have a different sheen than the dash. To find the shades you need, you can experiment by mixing different ratios of gloss black, flat black & sometimes other colors until you get the shade you want (enamels seem to be best for this type of thing). For example, one builder I know adds a little silver to his black when he airbrushes his seats. IMHO, once you've mixed the shade you need, bigger items like inner fender wells and separate frames (newer AMT cars) should probably be airbrushed to avoid brush marks. If you have a hobby shop that carries the Testors line, you'll find that they have Gloss, Semi-gloss and Dull sprays that you can apply over enamels. These can sometime be used as a quicker way to get the shade you're looking for. You're on the right track, now get to mixin' some paint.

I've got most of the chassis, interior and engine completed on my '67 Impala, but I can't come up with a way to do a two-tone (or possibly a three-tone) paint job. The main color will be one of the Tamiya metallic blues. Since starting this project about 9 years ago, I've become aware that there are already 8 million of these out there already painted that way. I was hoping to set mine apart by using silver and/or white. Unfortunately, this car's lines are not conducive to two or three-toning without straying beyond my concept of a quasi-stock street machine. I'd be happy to be proven wrong. Post any pics you think might be helpful. TIA

Guys, I purchased several bottles of the WalMart HOK hobby paints when they were available. Unfortunately, HOK made their reducer in the same size bottles as their paints, so it was virtually impossible to ever find any. Have any of you found a reliable, readily available reducer for airbrushing? I'd prefer something I can find locally as opposed to buying online. The paint seems to be a hybrid (acrylic enamel?) and having no background in chemistry, I'm at a loss as to what might work best. I've seen some people say lacquer thinner works while others have said it just caused their paint to clump up. TIA for all helpful responses.

I agree that this board has some outstanding builders, but I've seen some good builders get blown off completely. This example still sticks in my mind because a very good modeler once found our board, posted several well done models, and, with the exception of my posts, was greeted by the cricket choir. I didn't know him, but he and I seemed to share an affinity for the same types of models. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.p...sult_type=posts I hope he found a board that would give him the time of day

I'm going to be replicating a 71-72 Mercury Cougar from my high school years. The car was stock, including whitewall tires. I'd like to find a set of whitewalls with a more realistic width than, say, AMT's Firestone Supremes. I'd prefer to buy these directly as opposed to trying to get them off Ebay. If you happen to have a Modelhaus part number that would work on this car, please let me know.

Very nice job! All you have to do to finish it is figure out a way to make the brakes squeak and the t-tops leak and have something vacuum-controlled unexpectedly go out (headlight pods are good for this) I liked your solution for replicating the dark mirrored t-tops, so I'd like to know what you'd suggest for some of the more silver-looking units (my 1:1 '80 has M92As which are definitely a silver-mirrored surface). PS I think I saw you over on the C3 section of corvetteforum.com earlier!

According to Myles' post above, it's a PPG product, so I assume you could find it at a 1:1 car paint jobber. Check the 'net or your local Yellow Pages. Unfortunately, with my new job it's going to be awhile before I get to shoot any paint. Good luck with yours. Post pics!

I bought several jars of HOK enamels when they came out, but the airbrush reducer was always out of stock. I'd like to find a reducer that can be purchased locally on a same-day basis, as opposed to mail order. And, not to be a jerk but, if you don't actually know the answers from personal experience, I'd rather you didn't speculate on what "might work". The paint is kinda pricey, so i'd rather not experiment till I found the answer. My questions are: 1) Will ModelMaster airbrush reducer give me as good a finish as HOK's? 2) I know a few people who reduce enamels (especially Humbrol) with lacquer thinner; anyone tried it on these HOK paints? If you've used any of their paints, please post pics and tell me which colors you used. Thanks!

Very nice! Been a while since I've seen pics of a built one. Couple questions if ya don't mind: 1) What all did you have to do to make the steering poseable? 2) Do you have some interior shots? I'm curious as to how people are detailing hte dash. Thanks!

Scott, you and I have almost identical tastes as far as models go. I have kits of the models you've built on my to-do list; here's hoping mine turn out half as well. I like everything you've posted, and I really like your Rivieras, the big Merc as well as the Little Red Express from your other post, but that Cougar just seems to stand out. Any chance you'd consider showing us some engine/interior/chassis shots on these cars? Just out of curiosity (and for the sake of a future project), where did you find the metallic brown paint you used on the Mustand II?

Hey Floyd, do you shuffle like a constipated bear when you walk?

Oh, if only I weren't such a Luddite. Sometimes I think I'm the only person on the planet without a digital camera. Pics? I have none. Views? I have plenty :wink: One thing I really miss is Testors' original Ford Engine blue (#2727), which was darker than their current iteration (Ford/GM engine blue). It was the closest match I'd seen to the shade on my dad's 390s and my Mustang's 351C.