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Ditto This is exactly the reason I have started looking for some older kits to redo, and unless they are cheap ( not likely ) I have to look at old builtup annuals , Concentrating on 1958 thru 1960 model years at the moment . Even builtups it's not exactly a cheap undertaking . I never imagned a 1960 Buick would sell for nearly a C note Bid on a 1958 Buick convetible last week and was blown out of the water when it sold for over $100

Got my Ebay purchase this week. Going to get started on it after the 1st of the year

I am looking at some old kits and the glass is fogged up . is this normal and is there anything that can be done to bring back the clarity?

I would say it's pretty typical Johan interior . Once assembled it looks pretty good though. Like I said ,,, I don't do contests. My builds are for my shelf and if I can look in my case and see what I was trying to replicate,,all is good

My parts box,,,with no idea the original source . I just found some slicks that looked the part and fit the wheels I was using. And hand painted the whitewall. They are probably to narrow ,I think they are about 1/4" wide ?????? but 100% accuracy is not my goal. as long as it looks the part I'm good with it and I dont do contests.

I saw this one last week and I keep thinking I need to build this one

I've used Duplicolor rattle cans on about every kit I've built in the past 3 or 4 years . More paint for about the same price and almost endless color choices . All sprayed right out of the can,,, The few times I do need laquer I buy the cheap qt cans from tractor supply

So true, when I try organize anything.I cant find squat I'll find it,,,,,,, when I go looking for something else

You mean I have to keep track of all this stuff ,, I am so doomed. When I do, I like the plastic bin drawers for smaller parts . The ones with maybe 12 to 45 clear drawers in them . For partial / or semi complete kits I use the larger standup drawer sets. The ones with 3 or so drawers in the them where you can get 3 or 4 kits in one drawer . Or I'll use one model kit box with multiple like partial kits in it.

I have always prefered plastic to resin if I can get one for similar or even slightly more cash outlay I had been looking for 1961 Dodge and really prefered to get an original kit. But,,,,,The original kit kept selling for more than I was willing to spend . ( built or unbuilt ) Ended up finding a pretty good deal on a slightly distressed promo. I ended up using a Lindberg 64 Dodge chassis under it

Just went thru this entire thread ,,,all I can say is,,,,,WOW

Holy smokes, That is realy nice. I rememer seeing an fuelie Impala many years ago at a local Concors show and figured it had to be a pretty low production model. Same guy had a fuelie Chrysler and another big bodied fuel injected Gm that if I remember right I think was a Cadillac or maybe a Buick ??? Thats probably been over 15 years ago , haven't seen any of the bunch since

nope, have zero interest in models of modern cars. I know there is a market for such,,,its just not my style

Well,,,,,,,,,,I do need some inspiration to dig out my Revell 1959 Vette,

I used the chassis from the AMT 1968 Roadrunner under an MPC 1970 Charger. fit like a glove Also did the same chasis under a Johan 1970 Superbird ,,its a long way from done so I cant comment from fit issues just yet. And i'm using the chassis from the AMT 1970 Challenger under an MPC 1970 Challenger.

Very nice,,, One of my favorite cars to replicate . I have a the Comet on my short list to do . Although I keep leaning towards the white car version. Then I see one done like this and start to rethink my color choices

I think it depends on which car you see. * untill this thread I didn't know there was more than one car back then . I've got these I found while doing my build. I really like the pic where the car is all out of sorts,,,,,and that left hand is still on the body and driving with just one hand ........ To me thats someone either crazy,,,,, or extremely confident in there driving ability ,,,or maybe a little bit of both.

Are the seat pattern decals in this issue ?

My guess, it will not bring a tenth of the that

I will be finishing the family room in the basement . But I would really like to get some model bench time. If I do. I want to finish my Dodge Boys 1964 Dodge SS and my LA Hooker Charger funnycar. IF,,,,, I get those 2 done ( both are well over half done ) I want to finish the model I started to replicate my former 1970 Challenger 340 , I started this one probobaly close to ten years ago when I bought the actual car

top pf my list woud be a 1960 or 1961 Chrysler 300 ,,preferably a convertible

I bought a sealed Barrey Setzer Vega Funnycar several years ago, I cut the shrinkwrap along the bottom and opened it . leaving the top of the box protected . Good thing to,,,,the decal sheet had a tire burn on it and I happend to have a spare mint sheet . Still have it. Many years ago I bought a factory sealed 1970 Challenger kit . when I opened it in front of the guy I just bought it from . I thought he was going to have a heart attack right there

John, Not knocking your build but if those are the carbs that come with said 340 sixpack, I would have dropped them in the trash. Ive never held one of the RG engines in my hands but from what I've seen over the years I doubt I ever will

I've got one of these,,no complaints. But I don't use an airbrush much. I needed one to do some 1/1 car parts . and it worked out great . I think I got mine on sale for less than $20 so I felt I had nothing to lose

and the 1971 style wing, sometimes called the gullwing . Much flatter and more swept back on the ends compared to the earlier style. Like mentioned the wing , regardless of style or year was only avail in black , no exceptions