Junkman Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 But Tim, if we can't jump to unfounded conclusions, what fun can some of us have? Thanks for the review...looks like they did a fine job. You'll never be able to remove the stiffening brace in the windscreen opening without damaging the surround. Was that good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You'll never be able to remove the stiffening brace in the windscreen opening without damaging the surround. Was that good? Why not? I can/could do it. The right tools and a little care. No big deal. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You'll never be able to remove the stiffening brace in the windscreen opening without damaging the surround. Was that good? Removing that bracing should present no problems to the exterior at all--on this kit, the windshield and back light glass assemble from the OUTSIDE of the body, which will give a much more nearly "flush" appearance, more realistic than the old-fashioned method of fitting such glass in from the interior. Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You'll never be able to remove the stiffening brace in the windscreen opening without damaging the surround. Was that good? Should always be cut, snipped, or sawed off. Never broken away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robberbaron Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Gotta admit, I was planning on holding off and just getting the Catalina version, but this looks too good to ignore. Looks like this is going on the "must buy" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Great preview as always, Tim, and thank you. Still have a reservation or two about the body shell, but I'm at the point where I want it in my hands now. The tulip panel kick-up at the C-Pillar looks incredibly better, and all credit to Art if he's the one who dialed that in for them. The engineering looks undeniably cool, no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Very exciting! Thanks for posting, Tim! And thanks to Dave and Art for taking the time and effort to get this one right. As a former owner of a '61 Catalina two-door hardtop, and a modeler with a very critical eye, to me the body in this kit truly captures the elusive look of the original. Amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Any chance we will see this kit be for we find alien's.!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Any chance we will see this kit be for we find alien's.!!!! Patience, Grasshopper! You've already seen aliens; ask Mulder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustym Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I like that idea a lot ! Toss a Craig 4-track player under the dash , too ... Is a 4 track player just half the size of af 8 Track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Is a 4 track player just half the size of af 8 Track? No. Just an early idea that came about the same time. It was not as good as 8-track, and never took off. Mad Man Muntz tried very hard to make 4 tracks popular in the mid-60's. For all of the problems with 8 track, it was slightly better than 4 track. And 8 track took off when Ford started offering it in their cars in 1966. Most other manufactures followed within the next year or two. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I can remember buying and installing a four track player into my parents '64 Chevelle in 1966, it was promptly stolen and I replaced it with an eight track, both were under dash. To try and outsmart the thieves, I put the under dash player in my '56 Chevy in the glove compartment, the only thing that did was have them tear up the whole thing, and about half the under dash wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You'll never be able to remove the stiffening brace in the windscreen opening without damaging the surround. Was that good? 's easy... 5 simple steps Step 1: Lightly score the brace at the edge of the molding to ensure a clean break. Step 2: Use heavy masking tape to protect the window molding and the model surface. Step 3: Superglue a large firecracker to the brace Step 4: Light firecracker Step 5: Order new Pontiac kit... Finish 1965 Satellite while waiting for kit to arrive. Seriously, I had to look twice at that brace too when I first saw the kit. It will take a touch of patience to remove cleanly, but I would rather remove the brace than have to straighten the roof out. I'm doing a '66 Impala that has a bent roof and tweaked up "A" pillar. What a pain! This whole kit looks excellent. Even better than the Satellite. It might be the best passenger car kit we've seen in several years. It looks miles ahead some of the other recent kits we have seen. I will be ordering a couple of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Ellis Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 A little razor saw should separate the brace very easily. Then file smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 's easy... 5 simple steps Step 1: Lightly score the brace at the edge of the molding to ensure a clean break. Step 2: Use heavy masking tape to protect the window molding and the model surface. Step 3: Superglue a large firecracker to the brace Step 4: Light firecracker Step 5: Order new Pontiac kit... Finish 1965 Satellite while waiting for kit to arrive. Seriously, I had to look twice at that brace too when I first saw the kit. It will take a touch of patience to remove cleanly, but I would rather remove the brace than have to straighten the roof out. I'm doing a '66 Impala that has a bent roof and tweaked up "A" pillar. What a pain! This whole kit looks excellent. Even better than the Satellite. It might be the best passenger car kit we've seen in several years. It looks miles ahead some of the other recent kits we have seen. I will be ordering a couple of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 That kit really looks good for me that kit will be a super stocker would fall into the s/s class can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) WOW! One of my favorite Pontiacs ever, and this kit looks killer! Way to go, Moebius!! Edited June 20, 2015 by Danno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) A little razor saw should separate the brace very easily. Then file smooth. Exactly correct. Not difficult at all. Edited June 20, 2015 by midnightprowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I don't think that swipe was particularly necessary - but I also don't see why that brace can't be dispatched with four neat clips from a set of Xuron sprue nippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 But it is true, I see this kind of thing quite often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCI-FI Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 *fanboy mode* The steering wheel is molded in clear? That's some impressive attention to detail. Has any other kit maker done a subject with a translucent steering wheel and made their steering wheel clear? *fanboy mode off* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Doesn't the AMT 62 Catalina have a clear steering wheel as well ? Several of the early 1/1 Mopar cars had clear steering wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I don't think that swipe was particularly necessary - but I also don't see why that brace can't be dispatched with four neat clips from a set of Xuron sprue nippers. Sorry you saw my joking as a swipe. I was just clowning around with an alternative removal technique. I did mention below that post, how I planned to remove the brace, (a touch of patience) and the fact that a brace like that is much better than the bent roofs that come from not having the brace. I probably should have included a smiley after step 5! I do really like this kit, and I have been pretty positive about it. The brace may be a bit huge, but I am not too worried about it. I am waiting for it to get listed for pre orders, and I will have a pair coming my way. This board really really needs the little devil shaped smiley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Kourouklis Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Uh, no. Wasn't your joke at all, which was actually pretty funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 *fanboy mode* The steering wheel is molded in clear? That's some impressive attention to detail. Has any other kit maker done a subject with a translucent steering wheel and made their steering wheel clear? *fanboy mode off* I believe AMT/Ertl did with their '62 Catalina. That may have been on the custom version only, though, but I seem to recall that kit having a clear wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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