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I tend to agree with ya. I look for old annuals and in most cases buying a convertible version of the kit usually tends to be a tad cheaper . if it was avail as such .

Although I loose interest prior to about the 1958 models,,,,,,, But I might seriously consider one of these . I am guessing a 55 or 56 Oldsmobile ?

I built a 1968 kit maybe 2 years ago . And I don't remember any glaring fit issues . But I do remember the chassis and engine bay fit is tight. I think I glued the firewall to the chassis / interior and getting it all in if I remember right is a battle . I gave the completed build to the the owner of the 1/1 it replicated ( I am restoring the actual car now,,,with a completion date late this spring ) PS, IMO, my one real complaint with the revell kit is the door scallops are no where near accurate compared to the 1/1 . If I do another one for myself I will use an original MPC body with the revell kit as a doner

I love looking at this kid of detail , and can only imagine the skill it takes to do something like this in such a small scale. Impressive is such and understatement . I have plans to build a couple later on,,,but they will be NO WHERE this level . So My hats off to ya . But keep it coming . I've always enjoyed the GT40 cars ,,even had the opportunity to sit in a real one several years ago. Kind of tough to get in and out of though. And from what I remember the drivers foot well was really narrow .

Just did a trade with Nathan , aka Bignate . Flawless deal

I've thought about replicating that car,,,just couldn't find decals Be pretty cool in the case next to a Red Alert build

My latest Ebay find. And original issue AMT 1959 Lincoln convertible. The fender skirts were glued on ,,but I took a chance on it anyway. Mail man dropped it off about an hour ago and I jumped right on it to see if they would come off. Sure enough popped right off with minimal damage to the body. Everything to build it stock is with it,,including the hood ornament is there. All I need to find is one stock hubcap,,,someone had glued a spinner to it and I don't think it can be fixed easily. It even came in it original box . I can now ck one more off the want list.

I'll bet that put a dent in a bank account. I saw where it was listed. ( I am looking for a clean builder , so I have Johan GTX in my searches to be notified when one gets listed )

True, sort of. If all you have is the block, you need the casting numbers found on the side to truely determine what it is/was. The Hemi was introduced mid year 1964 and was RACE Hemi only ( there is a Nascar version as well as a drag race version ) . The 1st year for the street Hemi was 1966

About the only thing a 426 street wedge and a 426 Max wedge share ,,is cubic inches . They are very different engines and applications. with the biggest differences be the heads and intake . The intake port on a max wedge is about a half inch longer compared to a street wedge of any size . All max wedge engines have the crossram intake with 2 carbs.Gigantic intake ports combinded with those uniquely shaped exhaust manifolds . All 426 street wdge engines just have a sinlge 4 barrel carb, chrome valve covers and chrome air cleaner ( the currently avail Moebius 65 Satellite depicts a 426 street wedge car )

For the max wedge exhaust , use the aforementioned Polar Lights Dodge stuff. For the Race hemi , either find a set from a Johan kit Or wait till the Melrose Missle car hits the shelves

Mopar heater hose is 5/8" for 1969 and earlier for both Then in 1970 they have 1 is 5/8". The other is only 1/2" Sorry dont know what gauge would be correct I have some i can measure if fit helps

Max wedges cars used a single head pipe Hemi cars used the snake looking setup with 4 pipes per side as shown above The Hemi dint come out till mid year 1964. So the max wedge was still avail the 1st part of 1964. But was long gone by 1965

Love everything about it, color, stance, wheels , etc etc etc

I agree, if its not fun back away. No way would I rush this to finish it before you feel its ready. Work at the pace that makes you happy. For me it has to be enjoyable. And I'll get bored easily. When I do I turn out the lights and close the door .then come back when the mood strikes me to . I might work at the bench for a few hours a day - everyday for weeks on end,,,then not go there for weeks . But theres no way I can build at anywhere near the level this car is ,,I dont have that much patiance. This car has taken on a life all its own and to rush it might sacrifice something your not completly happy with in the end . Shelve it and work on something else or nothing at all. You can always come back to it later . BUT , it looks amazing. I would love to have a few of those K style barrel valves in 1/25th scale ,,,and I doubt I'm the only one .

Glad to see it back. But I have at least a half dozen of them in various issues ,,,,,,so I really dont want/need any more unless they go on a firesale

OK, got a question. with the 1964 Hemi cars, they were factory delivered with Carter carbs. But it wasnt far into the season a lot of racers switched to Holleys ( which is what Mopar went to for 1965 ) With this car still running under the same class # has the earlier 64 max wedge car ( #602 ) I assume its early in its life ,,,/ the season and the Carters would be correct ? I've been able to find one and only one underhood picture of this car where Grumpy is working on it,,,and I'm pretty sure it has the Holleys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOD.

A VERY nice save. I like it

Gots to love the 50s sleds

And my inspiration, Always liked this pic, eyes glued to the tree, just leaving the line with the front shocks stretched all the way out .Hammering on it hard .

My least favorite part of building is the BMF work, this one was no exception . But, I had some time to kill this afternoon. So I dug in a did what had to be done. I also repainted and made some extensions for the headers and added the candy cane striping found on the 1/1 Should get the glass glued in this evening.. then starting final assy in the next few days . plan is have it done this weekend

On my monitor . it just looks orange. But it looks killer.

Although I would certaintly not kick out the idea of stocking up on the 58 annuals IF they re-issued them ( IMO not likely ) I already have all but one so its no longer a top priority for me

Good looking build. This body style sure looks good in all black