gtx6970

I read the thread of budget minded modelers and I got to thinking of these . These are all 'older' built kits. And I keep these around just to remind me of my early days with model cars. Basically to show what it was like , with sewing thread for plug wires, silver paint for window trim . Or if we had to hand paint lettering if when some lettering or sponser decal wasn't avail in this or some other kit. I do think about pulling them apart from time to time, but they always end up just getting dusted and put back in the shelf The Schartman Maverick and the Vanke 1972 Duster I bought off ebay exactly the way they are shown here. The S+M Roadrunner I built ,,,a LOOOOONG time ago. Like when you could go into any local toy store and buy it off the shelf. None would ever stand a chance on a contest table today, but none of them will probably ever be redone either. PS, if YOU have any old builts so show, post them up and lets see 'em

Amen

Interesting. I've always liked the art deco type stuff. so you have my attention. And Yes, I liked The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. But, if I may, something looks out of place in the ft. maybe the headlights should be molded into the fenders Or maybe if they were only lowered closer to the body . The V'd roof /windshield will definitly add to the look. Back end is really cool as is

I was just waiting for the 2 old ladys to turn around and go,,,,, BOO

I actually started this one early last year. While on a painting bing I painted nearly a dozen bodies for winter projects. This is one of them. Body is done in a Duplicolor rattle can dark blue metallic with a Upol rattle can urethane clear top coat. Decals are from Slixx. Interior was an absolute bear to do with all the details and colors required. I'm not 100% happy with the int, but not disappointed enough to take it apart for a redo. On my shelf it looks fantastic. Built for the most part right out of the box ( tires are parts box pieces because I have no idea what happend to the originals ). It has some mistakes, Like the firewall should be body color and the center band in the seats should be nearly white. I already have another 1962 Catalina planned, so on it I'll know. Comments good and bad always welcome. Enjoy, I know I did

As far as die cast stuff (for me personally ) it has to be A- fit my likes / subject matter.to a T B- cheap C- I can't get it any other way I tend to lean more towards making my own as opposed to just buying something done , I'm a tight wad and I get some gratification in saying ' I made it ' . same rules apply to pre-built plastic kits, UNLESS It happens to be a subject I don't already have on the shelf . Then and only then if I happen to find a done kit that I plan to build at a later date and it fits the above criteria I'll buy something already assembled. Even then it still has to be relativity in-expensive .

Floppers rule . Nice job on them all. especially like the Blue Max car, I don't remember ever seeing a kit of it .

my own personal top 5 are ( in no particular order ) 1965 Plymouth Belvedere 1965 Mercury Comet 1971 (or 1972) Dodge Demon ( thank you thank you thank you ) 1966 Plymouth Satellite,,, stock and maybe even a Petty nascar version 1971 Dodge Challenger. a Bonus would be any ' pre 1972' Dodge truck. simple re-issues Polar lights Funnycar kits ( don't matter which ones ) AMT 1964 Comet 1972 Chevrolet pickup / wrecker combination Yea, I know.my list is geared towards Mopar stuff. I just can't think of any of off brands right now that I would want more than the above. I tend to believe a 1960 thru 1972 Big body chrysler kit would do reasonably well .???? anyone tried to buy a decent builder 1960-61 New Yorker kit lately?, if so open the wallet up wide . How about a 1957 up thru 1960 Desoto kit ? 1961 Pontiac Catalina maybe ? How about a 1972 or 1973 Gran Torino ? I think the Nascar guys would snatch these up like hotcakes

Got 2 dogs and 3 cats here. Life would not be the same without them around. One of the cats sat on my lap and watched NFL playoffs with me over the weekend .

So far so good. Is this a Polar lights kit or the Revell ? Looks like a PL body on a Revell chassis

I'm good with that

I did find a small blip about the Demon kit on Tower Hobbies site , as a Dec 2013 release date, I can wait. Also the Ford Hauler is Oct 2013 , again, I can wait Talk about making my day,,,,,,,,,,,, Finally A Demon kit . Glad I sold my unbuilt Ford hauler kit last year.

Is this list fact ? I just looked on the Round 2 website and I don't see anything A Dodge Demon kit has been on top 10 most wanted list what seems like forever

My personal top 5 1971 Dodge Challenger 1965 Plymouth Belvedere ( hardtop AND sedan ) 1965 Mercury Comet 1966 Plymouth Satellite or Belvedere 1971 ( or 72) Dodge Demon

I have a picture of a Petty hauler truck very similar ( if not the same) as this era cab. And it is a 4 door cab. But I ' think' it's a later 60's model years cab (will post as picture tonight )

I remember seeing pictures of the van and I think it was a late 70's piece. ( yes,, it was a parts runner / shop vehicle )

Price ? unknown. I am not the manufacturer, just simply passing on the info. But I have one of his D100 4door cabs and I think it was in the $35-$40 range

Outside of model club meeting contests ( of which I am no longer a member, and haven't been for some time ) , I haven't entered a model contest in years. This is the last one I built as a 'contest' model . With exception to a few builds shown on these forum boards no one sees my builds outside of my household. This car was built using the 'then new' AMT Daytona kit. requiring a lot of work to get the nose to look right . With a chassis from the also then new AMT 1969 GTX kit.

I sent Ron an email if he had any interest in converting the currently avail D100 to a heavier D300 or larger. And he's interested. If you are contact him at andrews_544@hotmail.com I already have my name in the hat on the 1st two out of the mold. I want to do this truck and others

I've never seen any definitive pictures of the car,,, but I think it was just plain white. As soon as this kit was announced I started cking out pictures all over the net. and found very few of this car as opposed to the blue 1969-70 car

Thanks, I have a missing link grille and rear bumper to backdate it to a 1972 for a Wally Booth pro stock cenversion

Does the blue box version have clear glass in it ?

Hard part would be coming up with the kit to use a basis

Even with all the bad raps this kit gets it sure brings back memories ( apparently I am not the only one ) . I love it. Kudos to the op. I have 2 of the re-issues from a few years ago waiting patiently in the wings. One will be built , one will stay sealed ,,,,,,,,,,just because it is one from my early days .

1/25th for the revell kit and I'm in I assume these are for the 72-73 body style ?