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totally agree. I bought Fireball tires this time because they listed actual sizes. I've used Modelhaus several times and they worked well, guess I got lucky

another good idea and Hobby Lobby comes to the rescue !

Thats a great idea, I suppose Hobby Lobby has some sort of mold material if not the alluminite. I have the UV nail kit that I use for attaching clear parts and making instrument lenses

Thanks for your input Steve. The Corvair kit tires are tiny, well under the 25" scale diameter of a 7.00 - 13" tire so , once again, I'm wondering about the scale diameter of the #260 and #240. Right now I'm leaning toward some Fireball 14" tires because they are only slightly bigger than a nominal scale 13" tire and they are made to fit the Fireball Camaro outer steel rims and dog dish caps. These will suit my conversion of the kit Monza to a Corvair '500' . The Fireball site actually gives the nominal rim and tire O.D. sizes too. Once again I really appreciate your input. I see by your builds that tire selection is important to you also.

I need (4) lenses for my old tool AMT Corvair build. I can't deal with chrome plated headlights. The lenses need to be about .21" or 7/32" diameter. Slightly bigger may work, I can reduce them. I'd buy 'em if I could, or beg for them, or trade. Can anyone offer a source or trade ? Thanks

I'm sold !!!!!!!!!

I agree Steve, I've used Modelhaus tires more than once and they were excellent for the builds I bought them for, mid to large size 50'/60's stuff. I'm wary of getting something too big for this build. ( p.s. - I really like your build style )

How in the world is a guy supposed to buy Modelhaus tires to fit a particular project without knowing sizes such as O.D. or rim fit I.D. ? Tire size and look can make or break the look of a build and finding parts box wheel backs to suit AFTER the tires arrive can be sketchy ( I don't have many ). Does anyone know of sizing information for Modelhaus tires ? FYI I'm starting a stock build 69 Corvair and the AMT tires are way smaller than the 7.00 x 13" tires Chevy put on these cars. Besides I'll probably just shoot for scale 14" tires, which I see listed from Fireball. Some of Modelhaus's tires may work but I don't want to guess!

Thanks go out to Bring A Trailer. Most post have dozens of detailed photos that make excellent reference sources.

Love the reference ! One of my all time favorite movies. Loved the old Fords the first time I watched Thunder Road as a small boy. Maybe Ill turn the '49 into a tanker !

Thank you ! Love your icon by the way.

I agree , some of the originals deserve updates !

going forward I'll probably try this, for now I'm hoping to score some spare photo etched letters. Thanks !

love a slab side !!!!!!!

Looking for ' F O R D ' decals or letters for the hood shown. Chrome / silver in color. Or spare photo etch letters, many MCG Ford sets have them. My stash is not too extensive but I do have a bag full of tires to trade, slicks, wide tires, stock AMT. I also have a Parts Pac Cadillac engine for trade for p.e. letters. Thanks So my plan is to use the foil under the paint method on this hood which I can easily repaint. Many of you suggested it and I've seen some excellent results.

that's a good tip, I may try it. I added the fog lights 'cause I thought the car needed some color, they were a typical add on then.

Chrome foil this small won't stick and my hand lettering is not good. Wondering about a decal source from other kits that might provide 'F O R D ' lettering for the hood. As far as that goes, hood / trunk lettering is usually an issue if a p.e. set is not available. Ideas ?

Another effort to bring an old tool AMT kit up to 21st century standards. I first built this kit in the early 60's, then again in the 80's, then I rebuilt the 80's version around 2010. So this kit is near and dear to my heart. But in this build I incorporated features that I apply to most of my builds these days : opened panels, detailed suspension, engine, clutch and shift linkage, brake lines and e-brake details, trunk spare, separate wipers, and dash gauges and controls. This particular car is a 'business coupe', the rear seat has been removed and replaced with a shelf. These cars served traveling salesmen and provided a carry all area. Business coupes generally were the cheapest model devoid of most amenities. The seat backs are hinged and a strap on turn signal gizmo added. The kit parking and brake lights now have clear/red lenses, and fog lights were added.The paint is good old Tamiya Gloss black rattle can, buffed and ceramic coated. The tires and wheels are from the klt. The crappy kit chrome was stripped and painted with Rustoleum Chrome, I'm too cheap to buy the Revell chrome paint !

I checked out the Scalemate site and they show what I'm looking for but also show 'out of stock'. But Ebay has some that will work @ 1.5 mm, about the size of the 'FORD' logo I'm doing.

Does any one offer cast or 3D printed 1:25 letters that can be painted and used for make call outs on hoods, trunks, fenders ? F O R D , C H E V R O LE T, etc.

Hello modelers, I'm thinking about the 2nd gen ( '65 - '69 ) Corvair for the next build. I imagine the AMT kit's are all the same tool other than minor Tweeks . I've seen a '65 or '66 and a '69 kits for sale. Would appreciate input regarding kit features that vary, best re-releases, etc. I've read about the interior tubs issues. I would build it stock. Thanks !

Your icon shows a Chrysler product 340 and I can relate. I bought a brand new 1973 340 Duster, red with black gut, fold down rear seat, I put a B&M shift kit in it and had a super tune done at Mr. Norm's in Chicago. And of course I wish like hell I still had it !

An older build I thought I'd share. The body is a resin item of unknown origin with a visor and opened doors added. The door panels and head liner are styrene sheet with scribed pleats. The motor is a parts pack Caddy. Dash is from the '48 Merc Woodie kit. Paint is Tamiya gloss black. Frame is from one the iconic Revell duece kits.

I thought I saw '428' mentioned regarding some Mecum cars I researched.....

mine takes less than a minute, totally cured.