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Just got home from the local swap meet. model show. Sold a few things but I felt foot traffic was way down from the last time I hit this show .So sales wasnt as good as I had hoped / expected them to be,,,especially compared to last time . I did pick up a REALLY nice 1962 Bonneville convertible. Also got two decent 1960 Lincoln convertibles, as well as a 1959 Edsel convertible. One of the Lincolns is missing the windshield frame ( glass itself is ok ) but over all looks decent ( it was cheap ) But it'll make good resell and/or trade material .

Does the new release 60 impala kit have seat upholstery pattern decals in it?

Been working on it as time allows. ( summer is tough for me to get model bench time in ) I think I have most of the multi piece body seams taken care of. Door seam alignment was horrible between the upper and lower sections of the body. And for the most part the entire lower seam has been rescribed in with the backside of a Xacto blade . I plan to work on finessing the body line above the rear wheel opening and where it wraps around the rear sides of the car next . Its gettin there , slowly but surely. comments of all kinds welcome.

Some great pictures here fellas.

Steve. I would hate to have your yearly bare metal foil bill. But I sure like your subject matter.

pretty sure all actual dealership promotionals used screws up till I think the early 80s . The over the counter repops of recent years I've seen screws or plastic nails

Looks really nice. Friend of mine owns almost that exact car in 1/1 His is black with red wing with black interior only Hemi 4 spd

Ive got something similar ,,just not as extensive/ lengthy model year wise . I have Bonnevilles 1958 thru 1960 , looking for a 1961 , Picked up a 1962 this weekend ,,,,,All convertibles Impalas 1958 thru 1961 ,,,I have a 58 hardtop but need the convertible. and still looking for a 1961 Imperials I have them all from 1958 thru 1961 ,, ( all convertibles ) Buick I have 1959 and 1960,,,still looking for a 1961 , ( all convertibles ) Mercury I have 1960 and 1961,,,,need the 1959 ( dont think there was a 1958 kit ( all convertibles ) I am looking for the galaxies 1958 thru 1961 ,,need them all ( working on a deal to get a 58 and a 59s ) Late models I have Plymouth Road Runners 1968 thru 1971 In dealership promotionals I have most of the later models in series Barracudas I have 1969 , 1970 and 1972,,need the 71 ( had one and like a fool sold it ) GTX's I have 1969 and 1970 both ( thats all there was for the GTX promo ) Chargers I have 1969 thru 1972 ,,need a 1968 Challengers I have 1970 and 1972 , need a 1971 Dusters I have 1971 thru 1973

Yes, it wa sin 1970 Only. Can be a tough one to come up with, plan on spending nearly 100 for decent builder

I'll be brutally honest I knowing what I know about the show in the recent past I doubt its worth a 4 hour drive each way . But I've been to it a few times most recently 2 years ago. . Its a good show but if your expecting anything like say the Toledo as an example you are going to be dis-appointed. I have a swap table and will be wearing my red A+M Hightech Automotive shirt . But I HAVE to be gone by about 2pm (daughters 1st soccer tournement of the season is the same day ) Anyone sees me , say hey.

ps, just ckd an MPC 1972 Charger and it has the screws in the rear only I think the newest AMT kit I have on hand is about 1962 or 63 ( and they all have them )

I was thinking late 60s to early 70s.???? I know for sure MPC and Johan both still used them on the 1970 models.

Thanks. It's all your fault. Watching you rebuild all these old annuals got me looking. And buying

There was a seller on Ebay that had one for the AMT body ( user id was redsxfan I think ) I've seen one listed in a while so I am not sure if he stil has them ,,,Although I bought a few of them so I haven't looked for them either. I can snap off a couple pics of it on a body it it helps.

My latest find. Original AMT 1960 Impala convertible.

I think this one is the oldest I have that I built. Johan Roadrunner with the S+M Johan bird decals Built about the late 80s time frame ,,, As far as old old old pics of me and or my models ,,I got nothing

One of my favorite Thunderbirds of all . well done

Just did a trade with plowboy...perfect dealings

cool car , but wow an ancient thread

I like it in the pearl white.

If I wasnt such a tightwad. I would own this one. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-DELAHAYE-165-FIGONI-FALASCHI-1-24-Automodello-/351349147845?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51ce0a88c5

Next weekend is it

Ok cool. , just looked like there was a seam in the sides of the interior tub and the knobs were behind that . Sure looks good though

Sentimental reasons only. Fix only what needs fixing. Any kind of a rebuild and its no longer your dads build. IMO

WOW, Very nice. Just one problem,,,,,,I think your door lock knobs are to far back .