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Not sure that I agree , but i'll give it to you. I will say both scales have there place. I choose 1/25th scale simply because most of what I build are older kits,, which in most cases is all there was back then. Case in point, set a MPC/AMT Daytona kit along side a Monogram Superbird and the differences are huge Here's a scenario most builders face. Your trying to put a replica stock shelf of Mopar kits together of each model - each year. You buy the Monogram 1969 Superbee and a 1970 GTX kit to fill some holes , You already have the AMT 1968 Roadrunner , AMT 1969 GTX and an AMT 1970 Superbee done. Once you put the builds all on one shelf and the different scales stick out like a sore thumb. This exact scenario has me looking for a Johan 1970 GTX and MPC 1969 Coronet builders Here is a solid comparison of 2 kits. 1/24th scale Monogram 1970 GTX (lime light car) versus 1/25th scale Johan 1970 Roadrunner( same as a gtx btw) There is easily a 7/16" to 1/2" difference in overal length and I would say 3/16" difference in width of the body measured at the widest point on each

White body is monogram 1970 Cuda body , which is considered/accepted to be reasonably accurate for the subject matter. Yellow painted body is an original MPC 1970 Cuda , again considered to be the benchmark dimensions wise OAL is nearly 3/8" of difference. width is about 3/16" difference .

Maybe a just a little insperation for ya

And the decal sheet

These are the open one i have. This is a re-issue from a few years ago.

I have 2 of the re-issues on the shelf, one WILL be built the way I did it as a kid back when it first came out.The other will remain unbuilt ,,,,,,,just because . I don't care how accurate it is,, or isn't. It's part of my youth And the box art is just to cool

My primary interest is in building old kits( late 60-s to mid 70's kits) My primary interests are in the same years and modern kits don't exist of the subject matter once a couple projects get finished up. I have a Johan 1962 and 1963 Dodges and a 1962 Plymouth to do.

Pebble Beach show is on my bucket list ,,,,,,someday I will be there. Thanks for the link

Turn the lights out a come back when the urge hits. My longest hiatus ,,, lasted 10 years. Untill last night I hadn't touched a model in almost a month. Kids and there activities , plus starting a business will do that. I get to work that works on the 1/1 scale versions. It's great , I get to play with old muscle cars and spend other peoples money.

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I think I still have the photo etched kit these came on in my parts drawer. so I am good on the bezels, but thanks. I don't remember if it was scale auto or modelcars. it was just a smalll blip with part of a contest coverage section. w When I did the shows back then it did very well. But the hobby has advanced so far, Today it wouldn't even get a second look.

Hers another one from the back of the shelf. This one was built right ater the kit was introduced in the early-mid 90's. AMT Daytona body and interior with the AMT 1968 roadrunner chassis . Body was heavily modified to get the nose to fit and look right. Painted in F6 bright green base coat with a urethane clear , all air brushed on. Interior is just testors white with a dullcoat clear. Lots of photo etched parts underhood,,, including working hood pins and lanyards.( the bezels have gone missing from the hood ) Nose center grille is a screen mesh and painted to match. Wheels are out of the mpc 1969 Barracuda kit. Redline tires are from Stevens international. Its kind a gotten beat up a bit over the years and a few items need re-attached like the hood latch tray . I was in process of changing display cases and thought now was a good time to make some repairs, and just decided to snap off a few pictures before it gets put away for another 10 years after repairs are done. This was the 1st of only 2 cars I've done that received magazine coverage at a show.

That looks killer.

Usually Old drag magazines and /or videos... my main interest is old drag cars - primarly early 60's to early 70's

We all have to start somewhere. Just keep it up and you WILL only get better. Color combo is looking much better btw,

This was originally done to replicate a friends car. 1970 Charger R/T 440 4spd. I originally built this about 10-12 years ago. 1st summer show it went to to the body got so warped it was junk. So, This is the 2nd time it's been built. as the 1st time the body was ruined by letting it sit in the sun on the console of the actual car. The body was replaced this past spring and most of it's just stuck back together , which is why the glass isn't in right, hood sits to low and the tail light panel sticks out just a bit. My plan is to repair the issues this winter and give it to the owner of the car it replicates. This is an original MPC body and interior combined with the newer AMT chassis and running rear.

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AMT 1969 GTX . I built this right ater it came out , back in the early 90's. It's supposed to replicate the actual car I had at the time. This was my 1st attempt at an opening hinged decklid. Scratchbuilt the underhood a/c system with parts from unknown kits back then. Exterior was painted the same shade of medium green metallic my old car was.Vinyl top was done with masking tape , then brush painted green.

Then again,,, mix up a little nitro and add some pressure does wonderful things to an internal combustiuon engine

Street car Then in no particular order of preferance ,,,,something a bit more potent. But then again, the spark plugs in the valve covers with 8 tubes sticking thru the hood is a lovely sight to behold

Thanks all. Anyone know if it's safe for resin parts ? I will give it a try this weekend

I can click the link and scroll down , and it's there. it was a Johan 1963 Dodge Polara,,,,,,,,,,,,, builder. I was planning to try and snag it at the end, but when it got to over $80 with 3 or 4 days left I said no and just watched it . Sold for over $225. and IMO, thats insane. A dead mint unbuilt just about a month or so ago only sold in the $250 range I know R+R makes one ( I'll pass thank you) And I think MCW makes one, but I haven't seen in person

I keep hearing about the purple pond , I need to strip some painted bodies and was wondering what this is ? Castrol Super Clean ? If so does it work better than easy off ?

I am not the seller or the winning bidder . But I am in shock. http://cgi.ebay.com/...cvip=true&rt=nc I have a nice builtup for temporary loan if someone wants to step up

Started this one a good while back. And it still sits unfinished on the shelf. Maybe someday. The car it's to relicate was sold nearly 6 years ago. Original 1970 issue MPC body and interior , with the newer AMT undercarriage added for greater detail. Engine is from the AMT 1971 Duster kit