Monty

Marc Nellis recommended these guys when I was looking for an authentic HEI distributor.

Maybe you should find an auto parts store that carries engine enamels and grab a can of AMC blue. You may need a special primer, as it may be "hotter" than regular enamels. '

How would you say this one compares to the Heller kit? I've been told the Heller version is virtually unbuildable unless you're a professional builder. Nice job on yours, BTW!

Sorry I'm late, I was over at the Superlative Store trying to find an adjective that would be appropriate for your car. This may take a while... Gorgeous car!

I'm going to respectfully disagree with Mark on this. The two Pontiac engine colors we're most familiar with are the silver-blue and a lighter blue. Here's a side-by-side pic of each. http://www.jbp-pontiac.com/images/93080024.JPG Conversely, the AMC engines were kind of a medium blue metallic as seen here: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/81/1970_AMC_Javelin_390_V8_RamAir_engine_bay.jpg I'd say experiment with a mix of Humbrol Baltic blue and Boyd's True Blue. HTH

Question for the Ford experts: Wasn't this body style only available as the "XL"? In regard to your question about colors for this car I did a quick Google search and found this http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c166/Randy1955/AMT1969FordGalaxieXLb.jpg I think the color works very well. Growing up, we had two '69 Galaxie convertibles and a friend of my parents had a beautiful XL in Ford's light yellow, so I'll be curious to see what you decide to do with yours.

It's a beautiful build. Eventually I'm going to have to step up to HOK paints. I owned a red '73 Fastback Mustang for about a decade & they still catch my eye. In regard to the clear lens in the tail light, here's how Ford designed 'em: http://bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/71-73/73/Taillight.jpg

Here's my toy. I've loved C3s since I was a kid, and the 1980 was my absolute favorite for styling. http://www.sarkiscollisioncenter.com/sitebuildercontent/sbsimages/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://www.inmgroup.net/sarkis/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/corvetmvc-007s.jpg&target=tlx_new Unfortunately, my current lack of employment means I'll probably have to sell it. Here's the daily driver, a 2002 Le Sabre called BOB (Big ol' Buick) http://mankatofreepress.autoconx.com/photos/024/500962024_1_B.jpg

Where's the 351C? Good enough to power the Boss 351 Mustangs and De Tomaso Panteras. I understand there's a good one in the new Revell Mach 1.

Was this the engine in the 917-30s that killed Can-Am? http://www.easycarblog.com/wp-content/gall...7-30-sypder.jpg

Thanks! I'm sure 99.9% of the people on here are honest and reliable. No one wants to be thought of as "that guy".

Allow me to quote myself: 5-spoke versions of these: http://www.driftproject.com/media/fun/et_wheels4.jpg The wheels depicted were made by ET in the mid 80s (roughly).

Fair questions. Here's why: 1) When I decide to build a '57 Vette, It'll be the Monogram kit, not this one. I have no interest in the MPC kit; other than the wheels, there's not much else I'd want from it. The kit may be common, but hobby shops will still have it priced @ $15.00 & above. Ebay sales will typically tack on $8.00 - $10.00 shipping to whatever the price of the kit is. 2) I have an on-going issue with a fellow "trader" on this very Board who agreed to a deal I posted, PM'd me with his ship-to address, but has yet to respond to any of my PMs since then. My package has arrived at his end. Don't know if or when I'll receive mine. That's not a blanket incrimination of all traders on the Board, I'm just looking to do a direct purchase of these wheels without paying for a whole kit, paying shipping costs that are higher than the price of the wheels or getting stuck in another trader's quagmire. See why I just want to buy 'em?

Hopefully this will give you a better idea of what I'm looking for: http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/kits/...vettegasser.JPG 5-spoke versions of these: http://www.driftproject.com/media/fun/et_wheels4.jpg

The last time I airbrushed any of the Testors acrylic paint was 10 years ago, but I made the mistake of trying to reduce it like an enamel. Needless to say, it was way too thin. If memory serves, there's a brief message on the back of the bottle about not reducing the paint. I haven't tried any of the acrylic primers, so I can't advise you on that. However, there's a great trick I learned on the Spotlight Hobbies board: Get a pack of white plastic spoons and try everything that comes to mind on them. They're dirt cheap, the curvature actually helps in assessing paint, and if you screw up, who cares? Wanna try lacquer over enamel? SPOON! How 'bout acrylic over an enamel primer? SPOON! Wanna see my favorite cartoon superhero? http://meaninglessguy.files.wordpress.com/...ick-graphic.jpg One guy over there did a pictorial based on spoons painted with Tamiya metallic spray paints (lacquer) over dark, medium and lighter colored bases - proving that you can virtually triple your color choices. Stick a fork in me. I'm done talkng about spoons.

Impressive! I really like what you did with that oily engine. May I ask what you used to do that?

Ummmm, I'll guess Gregg gave you the keys to the archives so you could dig through all the 2-year-old posts. Am I right? If you're referring to the release of these trucks (finally!) we share your enthusiasm.

Thanks! eHobbies had them for $25.00 + cheap shipping. "Had" being the operative word here. If nothing else, let this be a lesson to other procrastinators: If it's rare and it's suddenly available cheap, BUY IT NOW. Anyone know if AMT might do another run of these?

I was warned that this series would probably sell out quickly, but being king of the procrastinators, I waited. Now the big chains all seem to be out. Is AMT going to do another "run"? If you know of an online hobby place that has these cheap and in stock, please shoot me a link. Thanks!

PM sent. Thanks!

Nick, sorry to hear about your past experiences. However, this search has nothing to do with finding a "better" forum; I'm trying to find a site I came across late one night that featured several things of interest to me. Being a dolt, I neglected to make any note of the name, url, etc. assuming I would remember it the next day. Deet-da-dee! Thanks! Monty

If it's OK with Gregg & Harry, I'd like any links you can provide to other U.S.-based model car forums. Long story short, I found some incredible car pics and info on some site the other night, but now I can't find them after two days of abusing Google. A friend tried to talk me through using the "history" section, but I fat-fingered something and erased the entire day. Anyway... I already have links for this place, Spotlight Hobbies, Brian's Model Cars & Drastic Plastic. Don't bother with Scale Auto's site. Thanks for any info you can supply.

Steve, my quote - I based my extensive knowledge on a can of Testors spray paint. Looks like SteveG knows this subject fairly well. relates back to your explanation that sapphires have a number of hues. I truly thought they were blue and blue only. Thanks for bringing me up to date! I'm very interesting in trying the new paints and would appreciate it if you could keep us updated as to when and where they can be bought.

I based my extensive knowledge on a can of Testors spray paint. Looks like SteveG knows this subject fairly well.