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many many thanks I'm really feeling this one . And having built a few of these kits before I feel comfortable should be no issues along the trip( fingers crossed ) So am trying to stay focused on this one to the finish line Couldnt find a bench seat. So, making my own . Plus I have some Scale MotorSports decals to replicate the seat pattern pretty close I think Interior color is Testors Nassau Blue and I think is dead on the original ( or at least close for my shelf )

Bumping this one up. Reason so, IS mind if I ask the source to do the HP car with red interior.???? The few pictures I can find it looks like a blue bench seat interior

Thanks, I have the Shahan sheet. Planning to to her 68 Dart down the road a bit But not the Dyno Don Maverick I may have to do without that one Im gathering parts mode to do the Proffitt car . Im building the blue interior bench seat max wedge car

I have this one on the bench and would like to take this one all the way to the finish line BUT, I need the Bite By Casler decal on the rear quarter panels and I think is Jardene Headers on the front fender dogleg Anyone have a source ? . I've gone thru every decal sheet I have and came up empty The decal sheet I am using is 'technically' for the 64 Hemi car, and the graphics are different

I have a grille thats painted with revell chrome paint. And dulling it down via handling it hasnt been an issue so far. It seems to be holding up A LOT better than anything Ive "chromed " with Alclad or the Pens by a long shot

In person. It's much more a Grey than it is green

Here as close as I can get without it not getting all weird for a closeup between the 2 grills https://photos.app.goo.gl/o4hDrb2UejfeGHq4A

I dont have a lot of experience in buying 3d printed stuff. But I would say overall print quality between the 2 is the same. Both have some very fine texture to them But cant say if that texture would get better with primer on them or not. I will say the 3d Scale parts supplied grill is very nice in my hands and looks better in regards to in hand finish . But it has been sprayed with Revell Chrome spray , so maybe thats the difference I personally would be very happy with either one given no other choice Im MY build I will probably use the 3D scale supplied grille and the Few Sprues Loose back end

On a side note. I also worked with Bedlam Creations and he made me a decal to do the trunk finish panel Bedlam Creations - Creators of custom waterslide decals for guitars, miniatures, models, and more! I may , Or may not use these , time will tell as I progress forward on this build So there is that option if you prefer

As many may know here I own a 1966 Satellite and have long desired a conversion to backdate the 67 GTX kit to replicate my car, Well, we now have 2 companies doing them ( Yippee ) 1st one I worked with 3d Scale Specialties, poking and prodding to have him do them , even sent him pictures and a spare body and part to scale to I received the parts back a month or so ago. Looks killer except IMO only the gap / area between the tail lights and trunk panel could be a little wider by just a few thousands of an inch. But overall very very nice. Tail lights are molded in as one piece. Grille come pre painted with Revell chrome and seems to be holding up to my handling very well Biggest downfall for this one is the rear bumper and finish panel/tail lights is printed as one unit. Not an issue except the rear bumper on the 1/1 has a depression in it but the 3d printed part this area is a raised lip. Wrong for my car, BUT perfect for a car that happens to have the optional rear bumper guards , SO IMO its a win , just not for my own car IMO I think the details on the finish panel are a bit too bold and the letters are raised, should be depressed Overall Very nice I give it a B https://www.ebay.com/itm/135163477887 2nd is Few Sprues Loose on Ebay Gille is just as nice with a bonus the upper mildg is part of the hood and is printed separately . Rear finish panel is a little better / seems to be more correct to the 1/1 , with separate lenses for both tail lights, back up lights , front head lights and turn signal lenses I can get it off the sprues easily and if the lenses fit nice I may upgrade that grading. On this one the builder is required to re-use the Kit rear bumper Great in my case for the above mentioned issue. But getting it attached may or may not be an issue ( we will see on that later this year when I get back to this build ) I would like to mention neither kit supplies the 66 only front bumper, so the builder is required to fill the turn signal lights in the 1967 bumper and ' rechrome ' it . I've mentioned to BOTH suppliers to produce the 1966 Only wheel covers. SO, whether or not that happens????? we will see if they materialize (fingers crossed on those) https://www.ebay.com/itm/375723598761 Also, If the builder intends to build a Petty 1966 Belvedere the finish panel detail is moot point ( it doesnt have one ) IMO the price difference between the 2 is how its received, Cheaper version is still on the print board or what ever its called requiring more work from the builder, pieces are off this carrier , chrome sprayed grill , etc etc 99% of the builders receiving either one will be ecstatic with their choice Im sure of it.

I'll have a similar picture in coming years. But will be all convertibles I have my 58 On the bench now trying to decide on color combinmation . So maybe later this year

Nice, I have both the 1958 and a 1960 Edsels to build as well, Gives me all 3 years . All convertibles

I might. Will ck tomorrow

Ive seen some early on photos of this car it was still running the crossram and holley carbs Like mentioned, these cars changed week to week

I think most of the 59 hardtops were Re-released in snap or craftsman series kits. But as far as I know the convertibles were one and done with exception to a 59 Ford Sunliner ( molded in yellow version )

Great looking car. Even with its quirks It makes a great display and not commonly seen build

Not an easy one to find. Ive never seen another one built yet

Not sure how rare it is , But I started with a near mint unbuilt kit

This ^^^^ Hobby Lobby has whats called beading wire. Avail in a few different sizes and colors I believe

Nice. I just picked up one of these kits today. Was gonna just build it box stock Not anymore You just made my decision on which car to replicate.

Thanks didnt think of that Dug out the remains of the decal sheet and sprayed the Tamiya clear over top of the Testors I had sprayed a few days ago. NO issues Thanks again Is now cleared and set aside to cure for a few weeks, Then will take a light hand polish to it Im on a prep, paint and decal a bunch of bodies for a while. As I have a boatload of decals I want to use up before they get any older Word to the wise for anyone who wants to build this particular car using the current MPC kit. The decals take some work to fit, even then not perfect . I think they were designed for the Johan kit

Ok, short version of long story In fear of having issues with slixx decals I cleared over them with Testors Wetlook clear ( All I had here for the time ) I have no local source for Testors, But have one for Tamiya . Are both clears a Lacquer Paint is rattle can Duplicolor red in the larger touch up cans Ive used both clears on said base paint before with no issues. So the body paint I have no concerns But Can I use the tamiya clear on this build with the decals having been cleared with Testors on them with no issues Is the new Testors Extreme Lacquer and Testors One coat clear same as the old Wet look ? ,,,just different label

https://www.motortrend.com/features/one-one-1965-plymouth-belvedere-a990-hemi-unique-race-history-well/

I don't think a belv sedan had any trim on the back end. Odds are what ever trim is on the race car was owner added

I have a Johan 1964 Dodge nearly this exact color Im considering doing this as you describe