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Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by milo1303s, Mar 16, 2014.

  1. mchook
    Joined: Oct 6, 2018
    Posts: 115

    mchook
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    from upstate NY

    Finished this one today SUNP0039.JPG SUNP0040.JPG SUNP0044.JPG SUNP0049.JPG
     
  2. thepoz57
    Joined: May 5, 2008
    Posts: 194

    thepoz57
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    I am still wrapping up this model and added wires and polished the paint to a showroom finish. The 40 year old decals were a challenge to apply but I’m happy with the outcome. I mocked it up. The stance is sweeet!


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  3. John Barker
    Joined: Jul 15, 2019
    Posts: 30

    John Barker
    Member
    from So. CA

    Revell’s 1/25 Big John Willys kit, OOB other than some rechroming, engine detailing and Slixx decals. I cut off the funky cantilever snap-fit tabs on the hood and filled in the mating slots on the body. Nice simple kit that looks like a real 41 Willys Gasser when it’s done.
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  4. rc57
    Joined: Feb 7, 2007
    Posts: 727

    rc57
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    Finished full race Challenger. Fairlane is race car project I started about 15 years ago, about time to finish it.

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  5. Gammz
    Joined: May 10, 2015
    Posts: 806

    Gammz
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    from Lincoln Ne

    @mchook. Can you give some details on your little garage scene? I’ve got a bunch of die cast Harley-Davidson’s that we’re my dads. I’d like to create a diorama to display them. I’d want to keep it in the same scale of the bikes. Thanks!


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  6. chopdtop
    Joined: Sep 11, 2005
    Posts: 543

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    built the 1:24 scale one about 20 years ago and just finished the 1:64 scale one a few weeks ago. IMGP0248.JPG
     
  7. mchook
    Joined: Oct 6, 2018
    Posts: 115

    mchook
    Member
    from upstate NY

    Hi, I built the garage out of 3/8" sheetrock. I peeled the paper off one side & scribed the blocks on the otherside. The inside has 1/24 scale tools & parts from various kits. I have more to add I just haven't done it yet. SUNP0019.JPG SUNP0022.JPG SUNP0024.JPG
     
  8. mchook
    Joined: Oct 6, 2018
    Posts: 115

    mchook
    Member
    from upstate NY

    Cooter's tow truck, scratch built wrecker body, bumper & more. SUNP0013.JPG SUNP0014 (1).JPG SUNP0016 (1).JPG SUNP0018.JPG SUNP0021 (1).JPG SUNP0025 (1).JPG
     
  9. 41 coupe
    Joined: Nov 29, 2009
    Posts: 410

    41 coupe
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    from bristol pa

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  10. froghawk
    Joined: May 9, 2008
    Posts: 857

    froghawk
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    Finished this '58 Fairlane 500 “taildragger” mild custom recently. Original 1958-vintage 3-'n-1 customizing kit. Modified cruiser skirts from AMT '59 Ford kit, scratch bumper extension with spare from AMT '60 Pontiac kit.
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  11. NHRANUT
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
    Posts: 1,100

    NHRANUT
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    from Western PA

    WOW!!!!!
     
  12. Packrat
    Joined: Aug 25, 2005
    Posts: 600

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    I have this model, built it when I was young.
     
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  13. 41 coupe
    Joined: Nov 29, 2009
    Posts: 410

    41 coupe
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    from bristol pa

  14. Finished up my 38 Gasser, it's the old AMT 37 Chevy kit with a Modelhaus 38 conversion.

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  15. thepoz57
    Joined: May 5, 2008
    Posts: 194

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  17. mchook
    Joined: Oct 6, 2018
    Posts: 115

    mchook
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    from upstate NY

    I entered the Desert Scale Classic virtual show & was shocked to learn I got something for my old Willys wrecker. This is the first contest I entered in about 30 years, it was fun & easy. Thanks to everyone that had something to do with this great experience.

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  18. John Barker
    Joined: Jul 15, 2019
    Posts: 30

    John Barker
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    from So. CA

    Here are my recent versions of AMT’s very excellent ‘62 Bel Air and truly terrible horrible ‘63 Impala built as Dave Strickler’s/ Bill Jenkin’s successful “Old Reliable” super stockers. I’ve always believed white should only be applied to refrigerators and not automobiles but I do think some race cars like these two look good in white.
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  19. Love these super stockers!

    I built the 62 about 25 years ago. The 62 was a new kit in the 90's, so it was much nicer. the 63 is still the same kit that came out in 63, so the molds have seen better days and it's not as detailed. Also, shouldn't the decals on the tops of the fenders on the 63 say "Aluminum, please DON'T touch"?

     
  20. John Barker
    Joined: Jul 15, 2019
    Posts: 30

    John Barker
    Member
    from So. CA

    Hey Dan,
    Thanks for feedback. I thought the same thing on the “please touch “decal but my model is actually accurate (at least the left fender that is the complete decal!). This actual car that was auctioned off a few years ago looked like this:
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    I remember building the original ‘63 kit in ‘63 (darn I’m old....) and remember it as a very accurate kit by those days standards. The body and interior in this latest repop are actually pretty good but the engine and chassis are total garbage. I used the air cleaner from the ‘62 kit and made some silly funky racing headers by grafting on some Evergreen Rod to the stock kit headers:
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    So many things are inaccurate on this ‘63 kit that I used to build Strickler’s car (the use of an SS coupe with bucket seats, molded-in mufflers and stock exhaust, wrong steel wheels, etc.). My goal was that it look good from several feet away when parked next to the ‘62.
     
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  21. John you are right, as odd as it may seem, the fender decals are correct.

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  22. NHRANUT
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
    Posts: 1,100

    NHRANUT
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    from Western PA

    My buddy always refers to those builds as "3 footers". They look good from 3 feet away. Then there are the "5 footers" that I build. LOL
     
  23. Wow, you guys are so good. 2 Super stockers are so cool. But that garage scene, complete with gross bathroom!! OMG
    Recently started following this guy on the ole' Youtube. He's super talented, has great tips for making easy patina and has a fantastic sense of humor. In this video, he's building a HAMB friendly chopped top Hot Rod. His big Rig truck builds are epic!! Check him out.

     
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  24. mchook
    Joined: Oct 6, 2018
    Posts: 115

    mchook
    Member
    from upstate NY

    Started this old Model A kit, I scratch built the frame, chopped the top & found a big mopar for it. I can't decide which wheels & tires to use. Love to hear your choices...
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  25. Chrisbcritter
    Joined: Sep 11, 2011
    Posts: 1,970

    Chrisbcritter
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    A couple little projects to distract myself from the big ones. I recently got a built '63 Riviera and I wanted it to have the base wheelcovers instead of knockoffs. The only close ones are from the '63 Electra:
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    So I took one of these and very very carefully carved away the seven blades, made a mold, and got this:
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    Then for the longest time I've wanted to make correctly-shaped wheelcovers for the '62 Chrysler; the Jo-Han ones were too flat and the Revell ones were too small. So I cut up a couple Jo-Han covers and made a master (on the left):
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    Made two molds and got these:
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    Big improvement, or at least I think so. :rolleyes:
     
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  26. D.Lee
    Joined: Oct 21, 2015
    Posts: 487

    D.Lee
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    from Czexas

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  27. doc5356
    Joined: Jun 12, 2012
    Posts: 131

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    2X the Cragars
    not a fan of the W/W and wires.
     
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  28. NHRANUT
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
    Posts: 1,100

    NHRANUT
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    from Western PA

    Here's my most recent build.
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  29. philo426
    Joined: Sep 20, 2007
    Posts: 2,097

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    60 Chevy
     
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