FoMoCo66 Posted July 1 Posted July 1 (edited) Here's mine, going for a mild 60s custom. Gonna be gold with white accents. And of course its gonna have a tuck and roll interior. The wheels are from the revell 64 Thunderbolt and the rear tires are amt parts pack m&h racemasters. It was inspired by this car I saw at a goodguys show. Edited July 1 by FoMoCo66 12
Big John Posted July 6 Posted July 6 Thee last survivor of my miss spent youth... a seriously chopped T Bird, most of an Allison v12 and one wheel/tire on an I beam axle. 11
KC FitiWerks Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Getting That "Unicorn" Kit Some kits are just plastic and instructions. Others are history, heart, and time travel. Back in 1977, I was ten years old—bright-eyed, glue on my fingers, and too impatient for paint. My first kit ever. Straight from the box: no modifications, no weathering, just decals and raw enthusiasm. It ended up as a Fourth of July firecracker of a build. Flashy, chaotic, unforgettable... and, if I'm honest, a source of regret for the next 48 years. That kit was my introduction to the hobby, a spark that turned into a lifelong passion. I never forgot it. I chased it like a ghost, always hoping one day it’d reappear—not just as a model, but as a second chance. Then it happened. At the Heartland Model Car Nationals, surrounded by craftsmanship and community, there it was. My unicorn. The same kit I built as a kid, waiting for a proper welcome into the present. This time, it won’t be just glue and decals. It’ll be everything I’ve learned since—precision, creativity, evolution. A tribute to beginnings, growth, and the wild journey in between. To new beginnings... and to finally doing it right. 13
89AKurt Posted July 8 Posted July 8 ⏫ That enthusiasm, keep rolling with it! I built another kit of that mold, kitbashed with a GMC General semi truck for a cab. Used the chassis for a custom body van, it's in my junkyard. I was surprised that Dodge vans are raced on circuit tracks in Japan, so is that the goal? 1
KC FitiWerks Posted July 8 Posted July 8 7 hours ago, 89AKurt said: ⏫ That enthusiasm, keep rolling with it! I built another kit of that mold, kitbashed with a GMC General semi truck for a cab. Used the chassis for a custom body van, it's in my junkyard. I was surprised that Dodge vans are raced on circuit tracks in Japan, so is that the goal? 7 hours ago, 89AKurt said: ⏫ That enthusiasm, keep rolling with it! I built another kit of that mold, kitbashed with a GMC General semi truck for a cab. Used the chassis for a custom body van, it's in my junkyard. I was surprised that Dodge vans are raced on circuit tracks in Japan, so is that the goal? Not sure yet. It might be a diorama. I have the "Kiss" band figures. Thought I might print them 1/25th scale and display them with the van with speakers in the base and play Destroyer album. Who knows where this will go?! 2
Chevy II Posted July 10 Posted July 10 Pro streeting AMT ‘60 Corvette. Plan to paint bright yellow & add supercharged SBC. 13
OldNYJim Posted July 11 Posted July 11 On 7/7/2025 at 10:30 PM, KC FitiWerks said: Getting That "Unicorn" Kit Some kits are just plastic and instructions. Others are history, heart, and time travel. Back in 1977, I was ten years old—bright-eyed, glue on my fingers, and too impatient for paint. My first kit ever. Straight from the box: no modifications, no weathering, just decals and raw enthusiasm. It ended up as a Fourth of July firecracker of a build. Flashy, chaotic, unforgettable... and, if I'm honest, a source of regret for the next 48 years. That kit was my introduction to the hobby, a spark that turned into a lifelong passion. I never forgot it. I chased it like a ghost, always hoping one day it’d reappear—not just as a model, but as a second chance. Then it happened. At the Heartland Model Car Nationals, surrounded by craftsmanship and community, there it was. My unicorn. The same kit I built as a kid, waiting for a proper welcome into the present. This time, it won’t be just glue and decals. It’ll be everything I’ve learned since—precision, creativity, evolution. A tribute to beginnings, growth, and the wild journey in between. To new beginnings... and to finally doing it right. Beautifully put! 1
meechum68 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 On 7/24/2025 at 1:13 PM, Cool Hand said: New wheels for build. What wheels are those? They are perfect! 2
Quiet Eric Posted July 28 Posted July 28 My first 3d printed kit, of course there will be some deviations. 11
Superbird McMonte Posted July 30 Posted July 30 Who wouldn’t want a Honcho 6x6?😜 Wheels and tires are from a friction toy. They are what inspired this whole build. I plan on painting the truck lime green. Not sure if I will keep the wheels red. Time will tell. 9
1959scudetto Posted July 31 Posted July 31 mockup of a reworked, partially built ebay gluebomb: Lola T70 by FROG/amt 11
FoMoCo66 Posted August 7 Posted August 7 My 63 galaxie, has revell 32 ford torque thrust d wheels. Lowered the front for a bit of rake. 11
TopherMcGinnis Posted August 7 Posted August 7 On 7/29/2025 at 11:25 PM, Superbird McMonte said: Who wouldn’t want a Honcho 6x6?😜 Wheels and tires are from a friction toy. They are what inspired this whole build. I plan on painting the truck lime green. Not sure if I will keep the wheels red. Time will tell. I would absolutely drive the Honcho out of that truck! I've had 6 Grand Waggies over the years. I Love them!
Big Messer Posted Monday at 05:07 AM Posted Monday at 05:07 AM Currently doing a VW camper. Car is a diecast, body scratchbuilt from styrene. Will have a detailed interior. 6
catpack68 Posted Wednesday at 08:24 PM Posted Wednesday at 08:24 PM (edited) I’m hoping to get a VW project finished up soon so I can get started on this Revell 59 Cadillac.Going to detail the engine a bit and use a MGC Photoetched set for it and these Cadillac Restomod Wheels/Tires i picked up from Jay’s Resin Wheels. Edited Wednesday at 11:05 PM by catpack68 4
Big Messer Posted Wednesday at 08:42 PM Posted Wednesday at 08:42 PM (edited) On 8/11/2025 at 1:07 AM, Big Messer said: Currently doing a VW camper. Car is a diecast, body scratchbuilt from styrene. Will have a detailed interior. Today I figured out that I should had attached the walls to the floor instead to the roof. Now everything is harder. Live, learn, forget and do the same stupid thing again and again. Older but not wiser... Edited Wednesday at 11:56 PM by Big Messer typo 1
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