Snake45 Posted December 15, 2017 Posted December 15, 2017 10 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: Nostalgia, real or imagined, means big bucks. Using "retro" and/or "vintage" as selling points usually translates to a whole lot of ka-chings coming from the seller's register. Yup. I can think of at least three kits I've bought yet another one of (even though I already had one or more) just because of the retro box art (and maybe decals or a few other new goodies inside).
ChrisBcritter Posted December 20, 2017 Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 12:52 PM, RAT-T said: I THOUGHT I SAW A HARDTOP IN A BUILD THREAD SOMEWHERE, WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN A PROMO? Maybe mine? '64 roof and rear package shelf transplanted to '65 convertible body and interior. Missing Link did a '65 sedan body a while back; when I asked if it would be reissued the answer was "no". And I would love to see a photoetch set for it, maybe with extra "Continental" scripts in the larger size for the '61-'63 kits.
Snake45 Posted December 20, 2017 Posted December 20, 2017 On 12/13/2017 at 1:52 PM, RAT-T said: I THOUGHT I SAW A HARDTOP IN A BUILD THREAD SOMEWHERE, WOULD THAT HAVE BEEN A PROMO? Hasn't Ron Hamilton done one or more?
RAT-T Posted December 20, 2017 Posted December 20, 2017 LOOKS GOOD CHRIS NOT SURE WHO RON HAMILTON IS
carrucha Posted December 26, 2017 Posted December 26, 2017 Nice to see this one back. Year ago I built it as the convertible. This time I am probably going to build it as a wagon.
Ron Hamilton Posted December 26, 2017 Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) On 12/19/2017 at 10:28 PM, Snake45 said: Hasn't Ron Hamilton done one or more? Yes I am working on a '64 Lincoln Sedan, and it was from an original annual 3 in 1 kit from back in the day. I also have an original '65 Sedan, which is unbuilt, and the building plans have been made for it, as well as every '60's Lincoln Continental kit, save the '68. which I sold off. Unfortunately, I am a member of Photobucket. Need I say more? Edited February 17, 2018 by Ron Hamilton
Casey Posted February 8, 2018 Author Posted February 8, 2018 Looks like this kit is out and available now:
High octane Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 On 12/19/2017 at 8:21 PM, ChrisBcritter said: Maybe mine? '64 roof and rear package shelf transplanted to '65 convertible body and interior. Missing Link did a '65 sedan body a while back; when I asked if it would be reissued the answer was "no". And I would love to see a photoetch set for it, maybe with extra "Continental" scripts in the larger size for the '61-'63 kits. That's where I got my hardtop body from, Missing Link and I had sold it 'bout a year and half ago.
Jantrix Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 If it wasn't for the terrible engine/chassis, this kit would be a favorite. I had a good time with mine. This kit has a lot of possibilities.
FordRodnKustom Posted February 8, 2018 Posted February 8, 2018 Turns out I just started one from the previous issue of this kit. Doing a custom long roof. Looks like it's going to be fun. Hope the new issue has a little less flash and better quality styrene than this issue!
Sledsel Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 Grabbing some more of these for sure, I have 3 on the bench and one finished. Not sure about some comments I saw earlier, my finished one went together nice. Alot of possibilities with these with a little imagination.
Dave Darby Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 On 2/8/2018 at 1:13 PM, Jantrix said: If it wasn't for the terrible engine/chassis, this kit would be a favorite. I had a good time with mine. This kit has a lot of possibilities. Not sure where you could get a better detailed 430, but the Lincoln's shared the the underbody with the 61-66 Thunderbird so the new tool 62 Bird might be your ticket for a better 'chassis. (They're unibodies).
Ron Hamilton Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 On 12/19/2017 at 10:39 PM, RAT-T said: LOOKS GOOD CHRIS NOT SURE WHO RON HAMILTON IS He is lurking for now, as his photos are in Photobucket, and their fee to post them is too stiff for his pocketbook. Maybe one day, he will get back to work on his Lincoln Sedan. All it needs is primer, paint, and final assembly.
RAT-T Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: He is lurking for now, as his photos are in Photobucket, and their fee to post them is too stiff for his pocketbook. Maybe one day, he will get back to work on his Lincoln Sedan. All it needs is primer, paint, and final assembly. SORRY ABOUT THAT RON, I'VE SEEN YOU POST ALL THE TIME, BUT FOR SOME REASON I NEVER LOOKED AT YOUR NAME, JUST THE RED CAR IN YOUR SIGNATURE
Casey Posted February 17, 2018 Author Posted February 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Ron Hamilton said: He is lurking for now, as his photos are in Photobucket, and their fee to post them is too stiff for his pocketbook. You can save each image, then upload it here as an attachment. I don't even bother with using the PB image link here anymore since there's plenty of storage space.
Ron Hamilton Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Casey said: You can save each image, then upload it here as an attachment. I don't even bother with using the PB image link here anymore since there's plenty of storage space. It does not work for me I have tried it.
Casey Posted February 17, 2018 Author Posted February 17, 2018 39 minutes ago, Ron Hamilton said: It does not work for me. I have tried it. Try right-clicking the image, and selecting "open image in a new tab", then after it opens, right click to "save image as"...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) I'll try it. As you can see, I have gotten further with this one since the earlier photo. Edited February 18, 2018 by Ron Hamilton
Mike999 Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 Some inspiration for those who want to use the station wagon option. I posted elsewhere about the custom-built Cadillac station wagons used by the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. The cars hauled guests and their luggage in from the airport. These wagons were called "Broadmoor Skyviews" for the Plexiglas panels in the roof. Here's a Hemmings article about the 1959 Broadmoor Skyview. It was built on a Sayers & Scovill hearse body, with further mods by Hess & Eisenhardt. Now if I can just find enough luggage in my Gimcrack Stash... https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/03/07/a-room-with-a-view-1959-cadillac-broadmoor-skyview/
Jon Cole Posted February 23, 2018 Posted February 23, 2018 On 12/20/2017 at 4:58 PM, Can-Con said: Probably wasn't mine. Steve, this Conti just oozes kewl!
Chuck Most Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 Anybody know what those three-piece (outer, inner, knock-off) custom wheels are supposed to be? Are they based on a real aftermarket wheel from that era or are they just flight of fancy by some AMT designer?
Casey Posted March 20, 2018 Author Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) On 3/19/2018 at 7:03 PM, Chuck Most said: Anybody know what those three-piece (outer, inner, knock-off) custom wheels are supposed to be? Are they based on a real aftermarket wheel from that era or are they just flight of fancy by some AMT designer? Good question. Usually the instruction sheet makes reference to the manufacturer, but no luck on this one. It doesn't seem like it would be based on a real wheel, based on how is assembles, but they might be similar to those 8-lug Pontiac wheels? These are the wheels in question, correct?: Edited March 22, 2018 by Casey
Jonathan Posted March 25, 2018 Posted March 25, 2018 While not a 1965, still kind of interesting. I ran across this while looking for information about the rereleased kit: https://bangshift.com/general-news/ebay-find-2/ebay-find-this-one-of-none-1962-lincoln-continental-station-wagon-need-a-home/
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