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Ok, Ive found the decals to do this car. But cant find a resin body so I am thinking make my own. Where is this car stretched. I cant tell if its in front of or behind the side gills, or both

If you can deal with the warp issue. I think ,,,Johan made a late 50s 4 door. Just don't remember the trim level it was . And finding one with NO warp is near impossible. Modelhaus stuff is popping up on ebay all the time. maybe keep an eye out there

I use the spoons to get ideas on colors all the time ( the hard white ones btw ) . And not once have I had an issue with reactions. And Ive been using them for several years. Especially when I want to compare 3 different reds for an example if I am trying to get close to an OEM color. The spoons have a curvature to them so you can see the changes in the color as the spoon rolls over in the sunlight. Something your not going to get if sprayed on a flat panel. I don't have to worry about compatibility issues with the paints I use . I pretty much use the Tamiya, Testors and Duplicolor exclusively which I already know works on models with zero problems. Depending on the type of paint I may even spray it directly on the spoon if I'm in a hurry , no primer at all. Again not an issue except you might have to account for sunlight coming thru the backside if left in bare plastic Bag of 100 cost me $1 at the local dollar general store Its a simple idea really. If you don't like them or the idea of them, don't use them . But don't condemn those who do

Good score. Both build into beautiful shelf pieces. I have the Cadillac but not the Mercedes

Will they have the PLYMOUTH DIVISION lettering in them ?

Just an FYI, my high bid was just BARELY over the winning amount

Different wheel size . The op's covers are for a 14" rim

It was a 1970 Roadrunner. I wanted it as well. But wasn't about to pay over the price it was at. Ive got one and for a decent price I would like another one . But not that much . That one got to about $140 in the 1st day or so I might go thru my 69 GTX kits and pick the 2 best. then unload the 3rd

Johan 1969 GTX I Looked for the past 3 or 4 years to get one of these reasonable. Bought 3 of them in the past 8 months , when it rains it pours I guess Same seller had both the original issue 1969 and 1970 Roadrunners. I wasn't paying what they went for

My original MPC. went a slight different path besides stock

IMO . this one has a better / more accurate body than the Revell does. Now if it just had the right grille inserts Does this newest version have the non 500 rear window in it now ?

I wouldn't bother with a promo fixer.,,,unless it was super cheap Decent re-builder MPC kits are not real hateful. ,,,not dirt cheap mind you . But not terrible. They will usually sell for about double retail on the revell version. Just keep an eye out on eBay I've passed over a few for under $35 as I already have a couple back piled I bought years ago

excellent choice. Actual color is called EE1 dark blue poly The one I did. and the actual car it replicates

Your both right. The scoops are much too exaggerated compared to the 1/1 And yes the 70 is MUCH better,but still not 100%

Thanks, I used to have several S+M cars. but for some reason felt compelled to sell them several years ago. ( one of those duh moments I guess ) And have not built any replacements. To think of it, I think the ONLY S+M car I have in the case is an old Built 69 Roadrunner and a 73 Duster buildup Ive got A Landy 68 Charger ( built from the original MPC annual ) and a Landy 65 AFX . Also have the Butch Leal Duster and his AFX car as well

Very nice, Im not a real big fan of this body style Lincoln.but, this sure makes me want to build one of them

Got my AMT 1961 Ford F100 in the mail today. REALLY nice piece and will be an easy one to redo, somewhere down the line. All emblems intact and crisp. Even the tiny little hood chrome trim pieces are there. I don't have to go looking for anything for this one. Even came with the original trailer and all in the original box

I like Dave Kindigs stuff Foose, not so much

Yes, you can use the Lindberg chassis under the Johan body with a little bit of trimming.

For hang on parts to fit. You need to know whats is based on. Lindberg interior will not fit a johan body without a huge amount of work. same goes for grill / bumpers / tail lights etc The old R+R Vacuum craft body is Johan based. ( IMO the better of the 2 ) the recent Jimmy Flinstone body is Lindberg based Ive been told MCW also does/did make a 1964 Plymouth sedan body. Ive never seen one but only assume its Lindberg based But , yes the recent issued so called 'AMT' kits are old Lindberg tools

Gonna depend on if the body based on a Lindbergh kit or an old johan kit

it can work. My younger brother and his wife have had this exact same relationship since they got married ( got be close to 30 years now ) To the best of my knowledge,,, They have no qualms about money. I know they both are pretty frugal when it comes to buying anything. So that may be a factor.

Same here My wife makes CONSIDERABLY more then I do , or ever have. But I typically buy what I want , when I want it. Its extremely rare I catch grief for anything I buy,,,, toys or otherwise Case in point , bought an AR15 about 6 - 8 weeks ago without so much as a whisper Bought momma a glock 380 that evening as well. But mine was quite a bit more $$$ than hers was. She asked how much then in next breath said sure. God I love my wife Savings account took a hit that day for sure . But its recovered ok And btw, I wear the pants in this household.Wife just tells me which ones .... lol

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Ditto I have zero issues with criticisms , as long as its done with tact. Just Don't talk down to me or criticize my build just because ' you think' your better than I am Another way to look at a build in process thread is , you would be amazed what you see on the computer screen that you didn't see before. Trust me . It happens to me just about every model I build