[AMT 1966 Ford Galaxie]

54 minutes ago, Mark said:

The second one from the top will probably be molded in red, which is often tougher to paint in some other colors.  The one below it will be light gray, the other two will be white.  I'd get one of the white ones, those will have better decals and tires.

That's great in for Mark, thanks !!!!

[AMT 1966 Ford Galaxie]

I'm considering this kit for my next showroom stock build. As you all know there are several releases of this kit. I'm looking for your knowledge and opinions regarding these releases before I get started. Thanks in advance !

[Deuces in Scale Retrospective]

On 2/26/2025 at 10:20 AM, Phildaupho said:

#4 - I call this one Old Tech. This model was inspired by the Doan Spencer Roadster it differs in many ways but incorporates examples of some of the best components available in the early 1950’s. The roof, windshield, Halibrand wheels, Buick brakes and SCOT blower are from Replicas & Miniatures. The Revell 1950 Ford Pickup supplied the Ardun heads. The front beam axle and quick change rearend came from the AMT ’41 Ford Woody. The interior features an AMT ’40 Ford dash and steering wheel.

 

I have the Franklin Mint Doane Spencer duece so this build hits the spot !

 

[Deuces in Scale Retrospective]

I used to build a lot of traditional hot rods, mostly '32's, all Hi Boys. I even built a 1:1 '32 Hi Boy that I drove for 18K miles before the '09 crash made me sell it. Anyway, here you see two Revell based kits, the Big Duece, and the repop old Monogram kit ( with a visitor from the 'Lil Coffin ).

[Promolite Tom Coolidge 1958 Pontiac sedan built]

Hello, a few years ago I sent Tom Coolidge a partially finished 1958 Pontiac sedan as a gift, one of his resin kits. Wondering if it ever turned up anywhere, and also wondering what became of Tom. He was ( is? ) a credit to the hobby. Thank you. Jon

[Revell 1967 Corvette Sting Ray]

sweet build. I struggled with an AMT '63, I should have cut to the chase and used this kit and did the conversion. Thanks for posting !

 

 

[1966 Olds F-85 442]

This started as the AMT Cutlass Supreme 442 W-30 for 1966. I like the bare bones muscle car theme so I converted the Supreme to the entry line F-85 by de-chroming the body and changing the interior. Several cars on the Mecum site were excellent references. The tires are Modelhaus whitewalls changed to redlines. The 'poverty caps' are actually from the Revell '62 Impala with Olds emblems added, they are a very close copy. The trunk of the W-30 has some interesting features that I had to add. The trunk was opened, some structure added, and a prototypical battery installation was added. The W-30 ram air option required a trunk mount battery which needed to be vented. A jack base and some labels are there too. The dash has knobs and bezels added, as well as UV cure lenses. The UV cure stuff works well on horn buttons and medallions too. Brake lines, e-brake lines, and a speedo cable in there also as well as clutch and tranny linkage. Model Car Garage photo etch items include the grill and body emblems. The trunk and hood have simulated latches. Many Items, including the wipers and seat belts, were scratch built. Paint is Tamiya Light Metallic Blue over Pure White rattle can spray. Oh, and did I mention creating the post sedan from a hardtop? Another one I wish I had in the garage !

 

[1947 Chevy Coupe]

Did not know of this kit. Love the body style and envy the fact that you own the 1:1 ! Nice looking build, looking forward to doing one.

[Let’s see your oldest surviving builds]

I originally built this in high school, around 1969, so it's over 55 years old. But I recently refurbished it. An AMT Corvair annual kit with a mid mounted small block. Sort of influenced by Yenko and the Crown Engineering conversion kit seen in Hot Rod mag.

[New '64 Bonneville Photos]

As someone who also battles the challenges of replica building. I can attest to to the challenges of replicating. Your amazing fit and finish, scratch building, proper scale, and attention to detail are not lost on me !

[Impala Super Sport for 1962]

On 11/26/2024 at 1:17 PM, Andrew McD said:

As so many have already noted this is one beautifully detailed model.  Well done!

What did you use for what appears to be the parking brake cable and cable housing?

Wire Guitar string, sorry I don't what size, I got them from a friend and he told me you can get them at a music supply for cheap. You can peel the wrap wire off and insert the core wire into a drilled hole, really easy to use. Armored brake lines, speedo cable, e-brakes

['57 Ford Fairlane]

You love your hobby, it shows.

 

[Impala Super Sport for 1962]

1 hour ago, Mark W said:

When I was 17  I owned a 1962 Impala 327.  It was just 10 years old and didn’t look as nice as this. 
Beautiful job. The lettering on the radiator hose, something I could never do. Care to share the method?

Thank you, but I must admit the radiator hose lettering is actually a decal in the kit !

[The Little A- The missing vintage Monogram design proposal]

As a kid in the 60's these kits were the holy grail, miles ahead of AMT. Wish I would have bouhgt and saved them all ! Now they are unobtainium. A great concept that's keeping modeling history alive.

[AMT Turnpike]

I attended the 1963 Chicago Auto Show in the original McCormick Place and as a 10 year old one of the neatest displays was a display operating the AMT slot cars.

[Vintage Tin Olds Friction 1959]

I was 6 in '59 and would have ate worms to have a tin type like this !

 

[The Revell '32 Ford Tudor Sedan build-off SHOWCASE thread]

A while back when the kit hit the shelves, AMT Buick, opened doors, Caddy taillights, a top chop, and a few other odds and ends.

[1/12 Tamiya Honda F1 Vintage]

38 minutes ago, Matt Bacon said:

If you have a smartphone, get Google Translate, download the Japanese language pack, and you can point your camera at the instructions and watch them transform into English in front of your eyes. It’ll struggle with the big blocks of text, but for colour call-outs or “make sure you do this in this order” notes on the drawings, it’s invaluable.

Or grab these later multilingual instructions from Scalemates:

https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/7/4/6/122746-28-instructions.pdf
best,

M.

Wow Matt that's exactly what I was hoping to find, THANKS !!!!

 

[1/12 Tamiya Honda F1 Vintage]

So I was given a 1986 vintage Tamiya Honda F1 kit 1/12 scale. I'm a life long modeller and the 12 page instruction manual is comprehensive, BUT, it's printed in Japanese. I'd like to follow the painting instructions and any special notes, so I'm wondering if anyone has advice on interpreting or finding interpreted instructions. Thanks !

[Impala Super Sport for 1962]

52 minutes ago, drodg said:

Gorgeous kit may I ask what tires are you using?  thanks

those are from Modelhaus Tire #194

[AMT 1966 442 kit variants]

Hello, next project will be a conversion of the AMT Cutlass hardtop kit to an F-85  sedan 442. Question is that I see 3 different box covers, are they different releases, are they all the same content, are there any differences in kit content ? For sure want the W-30 tri carb engine. Thanks !

[Impala Super Sport for 1962]

2 hours ago, Horrorshow said:

You have my respect, details like the spare tire sticker and rad hose labeling are top notch. 

I must admit the rad part numbers are a kit decal, Revell kits are very good.

[A Deuce of Deuces]

The free form windshields remind me of Elvis's rod in ' Loving You' which was a bitchin hot rod. Nice touch !

[Impala Super Sport for 1962]

Another car that would be in my 1:1 collection if daddy was a rich man. Started with the Revell kit, opened doors and trunk, flocked carpet, detailed dash, door cards detailed, O.E.M. style tach, simulated window frames. Frame and floor pan were separated for ease of detailing and painting. Added some wires to engine area, clutch and tranny linkage, brake lines, wire coil springs. Added the MCG photo etch set except for the grill, I opened up the kit grill. Paint is actually Rustoleum 2X that laid down pretty well just requiring some sanding and polish. It's a close match to the O.E.M. Roman Red.

[DEUCE...]

On 10/17/2024 at 7:42 PM, Bullybeef said:

Love it all, what is the source of the headlight bar? That’s an exceptional detail!

looks like the Franklin Mint '32 roadster bar, Doane Spencer style