Monty

That Cord has always been my favorite car of that era, and it looks like you've done a great job replicating it. Any engine shots?

I'm not sure how helpful this information is going to be, but we have a member (ratnasty) who was going to be casting the '69 Rebel, among other things. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=76785&hl=%2Bpontiac+%2Bformula#entry970890 You can contact him through the board via PM or through his site http://www.scaleracingreplicas.com/ If you discover that the caster of the '70 Machine is someone else, please let us know who. There are a number of us who'd like a shot at this car. HTH

Deal!

Maybe Apple or Microsoft will develop an app that translates infantile texting into fluent English. It'll need a clever name, though. Maybe we could call it 'tard-to-bard.

You seem to enjoy throwing the term "grammer nazi" around a lot, despite your inability to spell grammar correctly and the fact that you had no idea that "nazi" should be capitalized. Tell me something, are those who're proficient in math "number Nazis" because they insist on precision instead of "whatever"? Yes, we get it - you "dont care". Please tell me that your job has nothing to do with legal paperwork or any other documentation where a customer might see your willful ignorance on display. You are a liability. On the other hand, you may be on the verge of a wonderful career writing song titles for rap albums, my nizzle. Even if this were a college class or a business instead of a model forum, you'd still be in a world of hurt. Spellcheck will tell you if you've goofed on the spelling, but it won't tell you that you screwed up by using except instead of accept. Lastly, you'll be pleased to know that you don't even have to go to college to take a "collage class". An interest in art might be helpful, though.

The short answer is a resounding "Yes!" You have to think outside the world of Facebook and texting to understand why, though. Go back to post #28 and look at how much Dale had to edit what you wrote in order to bring it up to "acceptable English" standards. To be blunt, when people older than your generation see this stuff, you collectively come off as a bunch of 'tards, and before you tell me that what they think doesn't matter, remember that they're the ones who'll be doing the hiring for the forseeable future. Also, there's a huge difference between "generational slang" and the inability to differentiate between 2nd grade words like your and you're or there, their and they're. Do you get to mix and match multiplication table results too? Personally, I believe it comes down to willful indifference. Here's why: Over the years, we've had a decent sampling of Europeans join our board, and even though English was, at best, a second language to most of them, none of them ever created a literary pile of poop like you did in the paragraph that Dale edited. That's because they were taught proper English, including punctuation and spelling. I'd honestly love to know how colleges are handling this kind of thing. Can you imagine grading a term paper wirtten in this garbage?

Here's my point: the first kit was released a month ago, but there's no website for price & ordering info. The proprietor(s) can't be bothered to communicate through the board (I'm not the only one on here with unanswered questions), and from what I saw in your last post, we're already getting the Reliable Resin refrain of "I'm busy!" No one said casting is easy, but a number of things need to improve if anyone is going to take this business seriously.

I'm just gonna say it - these guys suck at communication & they'll end up with a reputation like You-Know-Who before this little enterprise of theirs ever gets off the ground. It's kind of a shame, too, since they planned to offer some things I'd be interested in.

I guess I should've been clearer. It doesn't have to be the full tray. In fact, if they were to mold just the outside "lip" on the bottom part of the air cleaner assembly, I'd be fine with that. Otherwise it's just an air cleaner with an overbite.

I've noticed that almost all street rod / street machine kits with carbureted engines also come with some kind of aftermarket air cleaner. Many have nicely detailed tops and decent filter detail, but... ...the problem with the majority of them is that they lack the undertray that actually goes around the neck of the carb and holds the filter element in place. I assume it's a concession to the molding process, but when you know what it's supposed to look like, the missing tray is highly conspicuous by its absence. I know MCG has a P/E set with the undertray, but that's more of an expensive, one-time fix and I'm looking for a more universal solution since not all air filters are the same size.

This is going to be sweet when it's finished!

I had no idea this kit could look that good out of the box. Mine's been shelved for over a decade because I assumed I'd need all kinds of upgrades to make it look presentable, but your build proves otherwise. Congratulations on completing such a clean build with a sharp, if not as common, color. We promise not to tell the Ford guys. Anyone else think AMT screwed up the trunk decals for this kit?

I loves me some burgundy, and that paint just pops! Thanks for the source reference! Are those the tires & wheels that came with the kit? The one I built back in the late '70s had some huge tires and wheels.

Unless your non-drilling hand is very steady, you may want to find a small vise to hold your distibutor while you drill the holes you need. Also, once you've found a bit size you like, stock up on them. They tend to break at the least opportune time.

If you have to have that exact shade, you've got a couple choices. Jameston at scalefinishes.com deals in OEM paints for models. (http://www.scalefinishes.com/welcome.html). I've heard a lot of good things about his products and his services. Your other choice is Model Car World http://www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com/paint/catalog.html . I've been told this is also very good paint. Even though Opel was sold through Buick dealers back then, I'd suggest that you contact either one (or both) of these paint suppliers to make sure you can get the color you're looking for since your car was technically an import. I'd also recommend that you check to see what both companies recommend for primer etc. IIRC, both companies' paints are intended for airbrush use. If you must use a rattlecan, I've heard that some car paint businesses can mix a small quantity and put it in a can for you. HTH

Can I get some information on pricing & shipping costs? I've got a friend who may be interested in a few of these.

James, the fact that you asked for constructive criticism tells us you're serious about improving your skills, as opposed to some of our thin-skinned members whose motto is "I build for me", despite how the kit turned out. As others have suggested, do a Google search on this truck & engine and see if Ford was still painting the blocks and heads blue. Did Ford offer it with chrome valve covers & alternator bracketry? Painting the model's components (or sometimes assemblies) to match the various shades found on the 1:1 will help you create a more authentic build. There are some great tips in the posts above about plug wires etc. When you do your Google search, look closely at the way plug wires lay and sag. Most importantly, don't rush things. You can build this quickly or you can build it nicely.Your choice. Keep posting pics of your work.

I remember thinking how cool those Toronados looked when I was growing up. It's not often that we get to see one built, and even rarer to see one with the '70 grille, which I still consider an attractive design decades later. I'm glad to see that you were able to rescue this one. As I've told you before, you seem to have a knack for choosing the perfect shade of paint for a given subject, and Toreador red absolutely rocks on this build. Well done!

I'm not sure that makes a whole lot of sense. 1:1 RWLs don't project out much past the sidewall of a tire, so how would a decal be out of scale on a 1/25 tire? Got a better solution?

IIRC, the Revell '64 Chevy pickup comes with a set of BF Goodrich Silvertown tires, which I assume were period-correct for that truck. Maybe one of our members can post up some pics of those. Tires changed quite a bit from the '50s to the '70s, so again, you may need to narrow your focus. What, specifically, are you building?

It would be helpful if you told us what they were going to be used on. Stock '57 Chevy? '70 Chevelle SS?

I'm thrilled to have so many different tire mfrs to choose from, and I like how Mr Osborn included some of the lesser known brands among the big names. Not everybody ran Goodyears... but if you did, his selection of their performance tires extends from those offered from the mid '60s through the mid '80s, so replicating a 1:1 car you built during those years will be easier. Best of all, these decals are available in either 1/24 or 1/25 scale. Also, those of you looking for a smaller MickeyThompson front tire to go with the AMT '70 Camaro's rear steamrollers can now create your own rather inexpensively. Way to go, Chief Joseph!

Any issues with waterslide decals?

Some of you may remember the tire and wheel sets that Model Rectifier Corp.put out about 12 years ago. The wheels seemed to be nicely done, while the tires, IMNSHO, ranged from poor to mediocre. I happened to buy the Mickey Thompson / Keystone combo and was amazed at how poorly the sidewall lettering was replicated. I painted the letters on mine anyway, but couldn't bring myself to put them on the intended kit because the sidewall script looked like it had been tooled up by a dyslexic. (I've worked with dyslexics; I know whereof I speak ) So, my question is, can the sidewall script be sanded smooth so that I can use tire decals? * I don't know what the tires are made of and I don't want to mess them up. * Board member Chief Joseph will be releasing some accurate MickeyThompson street tire decals, among others, in the near future.

That's good to know! I thought they only carried Testors model paints. Thanks!