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Speaking of unusual subjects...
Fat Brian replied to Richard Bartrop's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That would look right at home in the Fallout universe. -
How do You Say 1:1?
Fat Brian replied to #1 model citizen's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Years ago we used to refer to 1:1 vehicles as "real" when discussing models but then some people got offended and claimed that models are real too so that is when the 1:1 thing started. I don't agree with it and feel it's needlessly pedantic but it seems to keep the peace. -
Finished 34 ford pickup rat rod
Fat Brian replied to lou s's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
That is a very nice build, I love what you did with the door panels. -
better chassis for builds?
Fat Brian replied to Tim H's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I haven't worked in it in a while but I don't remember there being a glaringly obvious problem with it, I honestly haven't gotten too far into yet. -
better chassis for builds?
Fat Brian replied to Tim H's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I've used the new AMT 67 Mustang chassis under the old 68 Shelby kit, the Revell 65 Impala chassis under the AMT 65 Pontiac 2+2, the AMT 70 Impala chassis under the 76 Caprice, and the AMT 71 Charger chassis under the MPC 71 Roadrunner and AMT 74 Roadrunner. -
Yeah, that ain't worth nothing, why don't you send it over to my house so I can toss it for you. Seriously though, those kits are pretty rare which is sad because they're the most accurate kit of the early 80's body style around. There is also a short bed dually and a step side version of those kits and they share some parts with the Revell sherriff's department Bronco. They are a bit simplistic but can be dressed up pretty easily.
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rotator wrecker questions
Fat Brian replied to jeffdeoranut's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The wrecker body actually adds a great deal of strength to the frame, especially if you attach them before painting so you can get a good weld. Do your best to put the joints in the frame under the wrecker body and make the contact points really strong. -
wrecker question
Fat Brian replied to jeffdeoranut's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Sometimes you can find the Can Do/Will Do wrecker body on ebay for a decent price, then all you need is the Kenworth kit of your choice and some Evergreen to stretch the chassis and a third axle. -
With the sudden wealth of Mack kits available or soon to be which one would be the most accurate to use as a donor for a B model conversion? The DM600 arguably has the most detailed chassis but the frame is flared in the front and I don't know if that feature was available on the B models. The R685 and Cruiseliner both have straight frames but I believe the engine in the Cruiseliner is a later variant that was after B production ended.
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Well, that $125 I paid for one on ebay a couple years ago feels a bit worse now.
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The AMT 69 Daytona kit is a horrible dumpster fire of sadness. You could help it by adding the chassis from the 68 Roadrunner you posted but by the time you buy two kits you could get the really great Revell 69 Daytona. If you watch ebay for a few weeks the Johan 70 kits can be found for an acceptable price, especially for an open box one.
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I was 13 or 14 when Superunknown came out and it was immediately my favorite cd that I owned. I later found Temple of the Dog and even got to see Audioslave live in 2006 in think, Chris's music has been with me for most of my life. Today is a going to be a rough day, made sadder by the fact that there is some evidence that Chris might have taken his own life. I guess you don't write songs like that or sing like that without some inner demons to deal with. It's becoming quite depressing that all of my favorite bands are gone forever, I mean Layne, Scott, Kurt, Shannon, and now Chris. Can we get some bodyguards for Eddie Vedder please?
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The AMT Baldwin Motion 70 Camaro has some very nice Cragar rims that have wider rears for a good 70's look.
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Moebius - Now that the Comet is out, What's Next
Fat Brian replied to Swifster's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
If they have the 68 Coronet body couldn't they swap in the 68 Roadrunner/69 GTX chassis like they did with the 70 Coronet? It wouldn't be a new kit but would get the 68 back in circulation. -
AMT Mack R685ST Semi Tractor Kit Review
Fat Brian replied to hpiguy's topic in Truck Kit News & Reviews
Man, I am disappointed this doesn't have both sets of wheels and has those sad tires in it. -
The new Revell 71 Bronco and Moebius 72 F-100 both have great 302's with the stock stamped valve covers but neither have the script as far as I can tell.
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MPC 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee
Fat Brian replied to 1972 Satellite's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
If I remember correctly you have to take a bit out of the windshield at the bottom of the vent windows because the MPC interior tub has a bump on each side where the ends of the dash rest, you can also round off the ends of the dash so you don't have to take so much out of the glass. -
I buy my chain at Michael's or Hobby Lobby in the jewelry section, they sell it in a few different sizes. Just be sure to get the kind with the links the correct shape.
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Revell 30 Model A Ford Production Halted?
Fat Brian replied to Daddyfink's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
If someone who can still find them would pick me up one I'd appreciate it, they never made it to my usual sources in my area. -
Honest,It Follwed Me Home.....
Fat Brian replied to Badluck 13's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Man I love those CL's, I guess I'm going to have to save my pennies for a resin one. -
The Fallout video game franchise takes place in an alternate future in which scientists of the 40's were able to harness nuclear power and make all of the wild atomic ideas of the 50's a reality. They have some very interesting ideas about what a nuclear car would look like.
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1.1 cars that got away
Fat Brian replied to l88 chevelle's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I never really owned anything classic but I do miss my 95 SC300, that car was going places but I ended up having to sell it. My only regrettable near miss was a 70 Impala two door hard top, it was perfect but I couldn't get the cash together. -
Kenworth k100 help
Fat Brian replied to Rebal442's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Big Rigs and Heavy Equipment
You could get the 12v71 from the Super Boss kit and have all the extra parts and pieces to work with though the turbo setup will most likely not fit under the cab over dog house. The 12v71 won't be any longer that the inline six already in the K100, just a bit wider. -
Kenworth 8 Bag Air Suspension
Fat Brian replied to jrfrey's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
There are different versions with different ratings, the most common 8 bag setup (called Airglide in Kenworth speak) is rated at around 40,000 pounds but they make units capable of nearly 70,000 pounds. The snap kit most likely has the standard 40k setup which would work for a smaller dump truck but not for any of the mixers out there in kit form though you could scratch slightly smaller one if you wanted.