'57 T-BIRD from AMT...it's historic!

[stavanzer]

Now, I just remembered why the Gunmetal Resonates with me. In the first couple of James Bond Novels, Ian Fleming always describes Bomd's Car as being Gunmetal in Colour.

That's where my preference originates.

You can ignore my ravings if you wish....

[customline]

3 hours ago, LennyB said:

You'll just have to make one of each.?

Pressure, Lenny, I can't take the pressure ?

[customline]

4 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Now, I just remembered why the Gunmetal Resonates with me. In the first couple of James Bond Novels, Ian Fleming always describes Bomd's Car as being Gunmetal in Colour.

That's where my preference originates.

You can ignore my ravings if you wish....

The problem with "gunmetal", Alan, is that it sacrifices the happiness of color for the seriousness of utility. It does convey "class". It's business-like. Not celebratory.  I like it but not for this type of vehicle. It's a lot to consider.  ?. As far as raving goes, you are in good company ?

[stavanzer]

8 minutes ago, customline said:

The problem with "gunmetal", Alan, is that it sacrifices the happiness of color for the seriousness of utility. It does convey "class". It's business-like. Not celebratory.  I like it but not for this type of vehicle. It's a lot to consider.  ?. As far as raving goes, you are in good company ?

Fair Enough.

Pick a 'Happy" colour. It is a Happy Car.

[customline]

7 hours ago, stavanzer said:

Fair Enough.

Pick a 'Happy" colour. It is a Happy Car.

Exactly! (I thought I was going to be lambasted for that one ?)

[LennyB]

14 hours ago, customline said:

The problem with "gunmetal", Alan, is that it sacrifices the happiness of color for the seriousness of utility. It does convey "class". It's business-like. Not celebratory.  I like it but not for this type of vehicle. It's a lot to consider.  ?. As far as raving goes, you are in good company ?

You know, it would be fairly easy to install and ejector seat. Come in handy when the wife pisses you off.?

[customline]

32 minutes ago, LennyB said:

You know, it would be fairly easy to install and ejector seat. Come in handy when the wife pisses you off.?

Oh, tell me, Lenny....where is that coming from ??  BTW, the '41 looks a lot better ?

Edited July 1, 2024 by customline

[customline]

As an aside, for those of you who may be "alcohol restricted", I would like to save you the trouble of sampling one of the NA brews out there. Today I picked up a sixer of the Blue Moon NA brew to see if it was any good. My honest opinion is that while it is easily drinkable, being smooth with a nice creamy head when poured gently into an appropriately frosted vessel, it lacks the flavor of the alcoholic version. It's a no for me.  It seems "watery" and bland.

The top of my list is still Athletic's "Golden" variety. It's the best available in the supermarkets here in the southern VA area.... Jus' sayin' ? thanks for your attention, old people!

Edited July 1, 2024 by customline

[customline]

I would like you T-Bird lovers to know I just scored a copy of the Monogram '56 from '82 on ebay today for 19 bucks total. I hope it wasn't a blunder. Tell me it was a good purchase,  please....?  my thought is that its better than the AMT '57 but not as good as the AMT '56. Am I right? don't spare my feelings ?  I also snagged an Avanti yesterday. Great fun there. I still remember one in my town back in the early '70s. It was bright solid red with Cragar S/S wheels and the registration plate was "RAT".  Awesome . I figure he had a 396 stuffed in It. That's how I will build it. 

[LennyB]

3 hours ago, customline said:

Oh, tell me, Lenny....where is that coming from ??  BTW, the '41 looks a lot better ?

Alan’s reference to James Bond above. Need I explain further????

 

As for Monograms T-Bird I have a couple of the original release which was a metal body and at least one since in plastic.   Haven’t built any of them.  
Originally Monogram put out a set of I think four metal body kits, a Jaguar, Vette and I think an MG, I have them all and someday will build them OOB as a set.   

Edited July 1, 2024 by LennyB

[customline]

1 minute ago, LennyB said:

Alan’s reference to James Bond above. Need I explain further????

Ooooooooohhhhhh.... yeah, OK. Why didn't I get that?.....uh oh....?

[LennyB]

1 minute ago, customline said:

Ooooooooohhhhhh.... yeah, OK. Why didn't I get that?.....uh oh....?

Can’t blame the Blue Moon NA?‍?

[customline]

6 minutes ago, LennyB said:

Can’t blame the Blue Moon NA?‍?

Nope. No excuses. ?  ( the old lady ain't t here ?)

I think it's nap time ?.

Edited July 1, 2024 by customline

[milo1303s]

You seem very disgruntled with this kit !! so painted the Coral with a black top and white interior !! 

[LennyB]

3 minutes ago, milo1303s said:

You seem very disgruntled with this kit !! so painted the Coral with a black top and white interior !! 

That's normal. He will feel better after his nip, er I mean nap.?

[customline]

?

Thank you, Lenny....

Edited July 1, 2024 by customline

[milo1303s]

Guess thats why I come here this is still a fun kit especially the old ones with the cool custom parts !!

[FoMoCo66]

Hope you can find a color you like! I love the conversations and fun you, Lenny, David (W and G ?) have on here. They make me smile every time I read them.

[customline]

32 minutes ago, FoMoCo66 said:

Hope you can find a color you like! I love the conversations and fun you, Lenny, David (W and G ?) have on here. They make me smile every time I read them.

Elliot, I am happy to know that our banter here is entertaining you and possibly others. For me, it passes the time when I am too tired to sit at my work station and get my fingers covered in CA or sliced with an errant swipe of a #11 surgical blade. If I am not yammering on this forum, I am bidding on kits that I neither want nor need. Retirement is not how I imagined it would be.....but it works for me ?.

Coral Sand, Elliot. Roof color not decided yet; the new one should be here in a few days. Have not thought about the interior but there's still plenty of time. Thoughts?

[LennyB]

If you can’t have fun and laugh at yourself then what’s the point to all this?

[customline]

On 6/30/2024 at 3:27 PM, espo said:

You could always paint the roof some wild metal flake with a tablecloth pattern in it. At one time that was a thing. 

I was just reviewing this thread and found your reply that I missed in real time. Sorry, Dave. Yes, I remember those days. Lace paint jobs. Teen-agers painting their rides with doilies and rattle cans.  The psychedelic  days. Oh wow, man! ?

[customline]

1 hour ago, LennyB said:

If you can’t have fun and laugh at yourself then what’s the point to all this?

I laugh at myself quite often while re-reading what I have written, Len. I enjoy dumping my bucket on this venue full of car nuts and styrene geeks. Hopefully, everybody gets that. I know I'm not always clear, but I think most readers know I'm just having a little fun. There is plenty of good humor to go around with most of you, really, and I just hope what I write doesn't offend anyone. ?

[stavanzer]

Jim, O/T.

I just noticed your Sig Block.

Is your dog named Phideaux?

[customline]

35 minutes ago, stavanzer said:

Jim, O/T.

I just noticed your Sig Block.

Is your dog named Phideaux?

I have no dog, Alan, but if I acquire one, I will keep this in mind. I put that sig line up there when I happened to notice how many Canadians were posting. Being of that heritage, I thought it might endear me to those unfortunate souls who were still suffering from the  unfair goings-on north of our border at that time....I think. ? .......Anyway, I like the idea, Alan, and I'm sure the dog would be okay with it.

[Sledsel]

On 6/30/2024 at 9:13 PM, stavanzer said:

I really Like that "Springmist Green"!

Too bad That's not available in a Rattlecan.

Rustoleum Modern Mint is very close.