disabled modeler Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Very nice stuff guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Ya, me too Kevin.... It was the 59 El-Camino back when they were done in Mexico.... Was that the one with the camper shell? That's one of my grail kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This I have been looking for for a number of years and now is being produced by Jeff Ballard at Motor City Resins. Anyone wanting a step van should not hesitate on this! and, yes .. the sliding side doors will operate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 That looks really nice, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gluebomb Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I have no pics yet but I did get an Original Johan 1960 Desoto Adventurer Annual for free from a new friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 More stuff. Should be good for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notoriousek Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Wow nice stuff landman. I just got these 2 kits in the mail yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mike 51 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) An AMT 1962 T-bird convertible in the oringinal box. Assembled stock,never painted,only the engine and windshield glued....looks brand new. The glass was very neatly,but solidly glued in at the base/cowl. Any fool-proof ways of removing the windshied without damaging it? Edited February 26, 2015 by mike 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 A Tamiya T-Shirt? I had no idea such a thing was sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 The glass was very neatly,but solidly glued in at the base/cowl. Any fool-proof ways of removing the windshied without damaging it? If the windshield is in there neat and firm, why not tape it off to paint the model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) If the windshield is in there neat and firm, why not tape it off to paint the model? That's the plan so far...but painting the inside of the windshield frame might look odd given the thickness of the glass. Or I could just polish the very nice white plastic and foil the trim...But I'm having trouble getting "excited" about a white Tbird. Edited February 26, 2015 by mike 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 A Tamiya T-Shirt? I had no idea such a thing was sold. Jonathan also has Aoshima tighty-whiteys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Jonathan also has Aoshima tighty-whiteys. I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikevango Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 This I have been looking for for a number of years and now is being produced by Jeff Ballard at Motor City Resins. Anyone wanting a step van should not hesitate on this! and, yes .. the sliding side doors will operate! That is neat. I don't know anything about resin kits. Do you need a different model kit to get the drive train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Jonathan also has Aoshima tighty-whiteys. I think I'd probably prefer not to see those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 A Tamiya T-Shirt? I had no idea such a thing was sold. Tamiya has a lot of "swag", the one I bought cost me $8US Apparel http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=tamiya&DisplayMode=grid&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=E9SOR1PS8FCNHUEQ&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=app Fun Goods(not making that up, thats what its listed as) http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=tamiya&DisplayMode=grid&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=GIRKTFSHG1BA&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 That's the plan so far...but painting the inside of the windshield frame might look odd given the thickness of the glass. Or I could just polish the very nice white plastic and foil the trim...But I'm having trouble getting "excited" about a white Tbird. Isn't the entire windshield frame chrome on the '62 T-Bird? Just mask off the whole thing, glass & frame, & then paint your body. When you're all done, foil the frame. Or you could try the "freezing" method. Get it wet & then put the body in your freezer for a few hours. Many times the cold will make the glue brittle & easier to remove, especially if it's old glue. But, be warned, freezing will make the windshield frame more brittle as well! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I bought a new CB radio. I will have it tuned up to 100 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Tamiya has a lot of "swag", the one I bought cost me $8US Apparel http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=tamiya&DisplayMode=grid&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=E9SOR1PS8FCNHUEQ&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=app Fun Goods(not making that up, thats what its listed as) http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=tamiya&DisplayMode=grid&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=GIRKTFSHG1BA&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=fun Fascinating. Thanks. I may have just swung a deal for a brand new Tamiya 1:32 P-51D Mustang kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 That is neat. I don't know anything about resin kits. Do you need a different model kit to get the drive train? It comes with a drive train but is curbside .. no engine. You couldn't see it in this anyway .. on the1:1 the engine is buried eheh. Resin is a common material used to make bodies we don't have in plastic and other parts. It's a bit different but not much from plastic. Look here to see all the parts that come with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Isn't the entire windshield frame chrome on the '62 T-Bird? Just mask off the whole thing, glass & frame, & then paint your body. When you're all done, foil the frame. Or you could try the "freezing" method. Get it wet & then put the body in your freezer for a few hours. Many times the cold will make the glue brittle & easier to remove, especially if it's old glue. But, be warned, freezing will make the windshield frame more brittle as well! Steve It's a 62 annual...the 'frame isn't separate. The glue is probably 50+ years old. I'll try the freezing method...carefully. thanks. Edited February 27, 2015 by mike 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 It's a 62 annual...the 'frame isn't separate. The glue is probably 50+ years old. I'll try the freezing method...carefully. thanks. No, I mean on the real car. There's no need to paint the windshield frame if you're just going to foil it. Just leave the glass in & mask off the whole thing, then foil after paint. Many times I'm able to get these windshields out with just a little coaxing. Glue that old can get really brittle. But, on the other hand, if it's heavily glued, & the glass is "melted" to the frame, you'll never get it out.....in one piece anyway! I have a beautiful '62 Mercury convertible That I not only can't get the windshield out, but the up top is welded on as well! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike 51 Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 No, I mean on the real car. There's no need to paint the windshield frame if you're just going to foil it. Just leave the glass in & mask off the whole thing, then foil after paint. Many times I'm able to get these windshields out with just a little coaxing. Glue that old can get really brittle. But, on the other hand, if it's heavily glued, & the glass is "melted" to the frame, you'll never get it out.....in one piece anyway! I have a beautiful '62 Mercury convertible That I not only can't get the windshield out, but the up top is welded on as well! Steve Gotcha.....it's the inside of the windshield frame that concerns me..perhaps more than it should. I was lucky this person was so careful and conservative with glue. I look forward to seeing your Merc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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