SUBJECT | YEAR | SCALE | ISSUE | MAGAZINE | HOW-TO / DESCRIPTION | BUILDER / AUTHOR | ||||||
MODEL CARS Magazine | Oct99 | 58 | mc | MODEL CARS Magazine first issue October 1999 (followed on Plastic Fanatic - see MC #144 for history) Subs #88-96J/J04 + #97-105M/J05 + #106-114M/J06 + #115-123M/J07 + 124-132 M/J08 + #133-141 M/J09 + #142-150 M/J10 + #151-159 M/J11 + #160-168. I don't have #58, 61, 63-66, 68,71, 73-74, 76. (Rec'd Dec2007: #60, 62, 80-82) | Gregg Hutchings & Jairus Watson | |||||||
Nov-Dec 1999 | 59 | MC | Ayoshima Lexus GS400 (V300 aristo) with American SATCO resin LH dash; Hasegawa 1/24 1997 GP Yamaha YZR Team Rainey Norick Abe; LetsGetSmall 1/12 So-Cal Belly Tanker advert; R&MCofM 1932 Ford firewall/footwells, 1948 Ford wheels w/Beauty rings. | |||||||||
Resin Talk: | 1/25 | 59 | MC | Freeman; AAM; King's; F&F Altered States; Modelhaus bodies with intended donor kits | Mike Carroll | |||||||
Ford Bonneville Altered Coupe | 1932 | 1/1 | 59 | MC | Photos of Altered Deuce Coupe & Sedan Class racer | Chuck Walbridge | ||||||
Chrysler 300C diecast comparison | 1957 | 1/25 | 59 | MC | Franklin Mint vs Danbury Mint (Danbury wins) | |||||||
Dyno Don Nicholson's Chevy c1999 | 1962 | 1/25 | 59 | MC | Detailed builtup; detailed engine & chassis | D Mauldin | ||||||
Dan Gurney Lotus-Ford #93 | 1965 | 1/43 | 59 | MC | white metal building how-to; polishing suspension arms | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Nova scripts detailing | 1966 | 1/25 | 59 | MC | photoetch how-to (part 1) | |||||||
Chevelle Hot Wheels detailing | 1970 | 1/64 | 59 | MC | Foil & Paint Detailing | J Koch | ||||||
Mercedes CLK-GTR naked lady | 1998 | 1/24 | 59 | MC | Tamiya builtup; highly detailed; large decal placement | Bil Attridge | ||||||
Pro Stock Dodge Dakota Pickup | 1999 | 1/1 | 59 | MC | Color photospread; interior, front chassis & engine detail photos | Roy Simmons | ||||||
Machined Aluminum Specialties lathe | 1990s | 59 | MC | Shop tour photos-rim machineing | Mark Smakal owner/operator | |||||||
Clear coat | 59 | MC | Acrylic (Future floor wax) Clear Coat How To brush-on using big cosmetic brush | |||||||||
Jan-Feb 2000 | 60 | MC | Polar Lights Big John Mazmanian Barracuda Funny Car; Revell 1970 Dodge Challenger 2 'n 1, 1941 Chevy Pickup, 1999 Chevy Silverado CK pickup; Scale Equipment Ltd Snowmobile resin p6; MCG McLaren M8B detail set p9; Mooneyes Funny Car by Del Paone; Behind the scenes at R&R Vacuum Craft Mold-Making p69. | |||||||||
McLaren M1B Can-Am | 1966 | 1/43 | 60 | MC | Building Marsh Models' kit # MM49 of resin, white metal & photoetch parts; Good hopw-to for resin kit assembly, painting & polishing | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Mustang | 1967 | 1/25 | 60 | MC | Incredibly well detailed model of his own record-holding car from AMT kit | Larry Boothe | ||||||
Posies' Extremeliner | 1998 | 1/1 | 60 | MC | Photo reference for AMT/Ertl die-cast & plastic CustomShop kit | |||||||
JJ Lehto Visteon Reynard/Ford Indy | 1999 | 1/1 | 60 | MC | Up Close segment - engine, suspension underbody detail photo reference | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Silverado CK Chevy PickUp | 1999 | 1/25 | 60 | MC | Quick Build of the new Revell kit | |||||||
TAF Hydro Drag Boat IHBA | 2000 | 1/1 | 60 | MC | Photo reference for Drag Boat Photo Fest contest | |||||||
Front Engine SlingShot Dragsters 1961-1971 | 60 | MC | Compilation of typical specifications in use by year; shows the rapid development and demise of FEDs. | Chuck Mier | ||||||||
Jaguar XK120 | 1/24 | 60 | MC | Highly detailed build of a Revell Germany kit | Carl Schenke | |||||||
Mattel Vac-u-Form Machine | 60 | MC | a Look Back at the Past | |||||||||
Modeler Profile | 60 | MC | 1956 BMW 507, 1956 Austin Healey 100-6; 1957 Maserati 3500 CT; 1930 Packard Boattail; 1959 Aston Martin DB4; | David Morton | ||||||||
Painting Woodgrain onto Styrene | 1/25 | 60 | MC | works for large exterior body panels: towel on model Master Acrylic "Wood" color; then lightly brush on 600% thinned "Earth Red" color all in a woodgrain wavy fashion. | Clyde Alexander | |||||||
Resin Trans-Kits | 60 | MC | Introduction to Resin Modelling | Mike Carroll | ||||||||
Mar-Apr 2000 | 61 | mc | ||||||||||
May-June 2000 | 62 | MC | Revell 1950 Austin Coupe, 1964 Chevrolet Impala Lowrider 2n1 (new kit #85-2574 is much better than the old AMT 64 Impala); NEW STUFF: Machined Aluminum Specialties skinny front wheel kits and Willys grille; Lightning Model Detail ProStop hood scoop & white metal chromed brake calipers; Benchmark Models Spirit of America Land speed record car; Scale Equipment Ltd Resin Forklift p17 | |||||||||
Ford Woody | 1941 | 1/25 | 62 | MC | Use real wood and a donor kit (also works with Revell 1948 Wood Wagon) | Jairus Watson | ||||||
VW 200GT1 Blue Coral | 2000 | 1/25 | 62 | MC | Kitbash from Tamiya New Beetle, Tamiya Mobil One NSX & Revell Porsche GT1 | Greg Nichols | ||||||
NNL East Mar 2000 | 62 | MC | 1969 Dodge Daytona (Tom Pepe), 1996 Porsche 911 GT1 LeMans winner (Diego Perri) & Lotus 107B F1, Ferrari 310B F1 (Paul Smith), Goldenrod (Tory Mucaro) & Spirit of America, | |||||||||
Jul/Aug 2000 | 63 | mc | ||||||||||
sep/Oct 2000 | 64 | mc | ||||||||||
Nov/Dec2000 | 65 | mc | ||||||||||
Jan-01 | 66 | mc | ||||||||||
Feb-Mar 2001 | 67 | MC | LANE Auto Modelers Club; AmerSatco predecorrated real rubber tires M/T, Hoosier, Goodyear; MicroBrush & UltraBrush; SMTS Lotus 33 65 Indy winner Jim Clark p61; PartsbyParks Street Rod headlights p8 | |||||||||
'32 Ford Flathead Hi-Boy circa 1958 | 1932 | 67 | MC | glimpse at Larry Booth's project Toledo NNL 2000 | ||||||||
'34 Ford 5-window Lo-Boy | 1934 | 1/25 | 67 | MC | Bit of kitbashing with the AMT 1934 Ford 5-window Coupe | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Z28 Camaro ProStock | 1968 | 1/12 | 67 | MC | Monogram body on scratchbuilt brass frame/suspension. | Tommy Laster | ||||||
21st Toledo NNL | 2000 | 67 | MC | double engined FE dragster built from Jim Keeler Aug 1969 Car Model article Dodge Fever; Nissan R390 GT1 build; nice 1932 3-window hi-boy (similar to Milners coupe); nice 1932 5-window deuce w/Prowler front bicycle fenders | ||||||||
Clint Freeman Profile | 2000 | 67 | MC | |||||||||
Ryder Cube Van | 1990s | 1/25 | 67 | MC | Built from AMT Ford Econoline Van kit #421 with scratchbuilt box | Tom Ellifritt | ||||||
Body Shop 101: The Basics Lesson 1 | 67 | MC | cut, chop, putty & glue cars of 1955-62 vintage. | Robert L. Burns | ||||||||
Copperstate Gasser Nats model car show | 67 | MC | Altered States Models sponsored- Counce, Schulz, Maudlin, Fahrni | |||||||||
Dry Paint in Food Dehydrator | 67 | MC | ||||||||||
GSL 28 Class Rules | 67 | MC | p23 | |||||||||
Iwata Eclipse Airbrushes & Silentaire Quiet Compressor | 67 | MC | Airbrush review | |||||||||
Kenny Reeves interview | 67 | MC | 1997 GSL winner Dyno Don/CCMag 1969 giveaway car; NNL Salt Lake Best Interior Willy Borsche Winged Express Altered | |||||||||
Operating Hood Latches and Hinges | 67 | MC | Jairus Watson | |||||||||
Apr-01 | 68 | mc | ||||||||||
May-01 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | Herb Deeks wire wheel centers kit; 4 Your Ride billet wheels; Model Car Garage Baldwin Motion 70-1/2 detail set; Revell 1937 Ford Coupe Street Rod, Ford Limited Edition Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup with trailer and H-D FXDX Dyna Super Glide Sport bike motorcycle. | ||||||||
History of Scalextric slot cars | 1/25 | 69 | MC | |||||||||
Shaving body parts - Body Shop 101 lesson 2 | 2000 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | AMT/Ertl Dodge Copperhead body shaved doorhandles, grills, headlights and turn signal lights license plates, gas door | Robert Burns | ||||||
Hubless wheels - ask Gregg & Jairus | 1/25 | 69 | MC | |||||||||
Deuce rat rod | 1932 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | Revell kit, caddy engine, scratchbuilt intake ram tubes How-To | James Warkinton | ||||||
John MacGowen - modeller interview | 1/25 | 69 | MC | Jack Coggins | ||||||||
1st Seattle Nationals Contest | 2000 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | some nice rails FED & RED, FCs and AA/Fuel Altereds; 1934 Ford ramp truck; Steve Montooth's Black Willys | |||||||
L.I.A.R.S Shgow - New York | 1/25 | 69 | MC | Barry Dukes 1933 Ford Augie Hiscano style | ||||||||
Corvette C5-R Goodwrench | 1999 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | Revell prefinished diecast build review | Mike Stucker | ||||||
Slope Back Ford kitbash | 1937 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | resin talk | Mike Carroll | ||||||
How To textured engine parts | 1/25 | 69 | MC | using Scale MotorSports Faux Fabrix spray paint | Marc Havicon | |||||||
International Paystar 5000 - part 1 | 1/25 | 69 | MC | How to detail a Fuller RTO-14608LL truck transmission | Ken Smith | |||||||
Mack R-Model water truck | 1970s? | 1/25 | 69 | MC | engine detailing and scratchbuilt water tank | |||||||
Jul-01 | 1/25 | 70 | MC | Scaleworks Spirit of America - Craig Breedlove; AMT 1957 thunderbird kit -mystery of; Johan 1962 Chrysler 300H and AMT/Ertl 1957 Chrysler 300C kits comparo | 300 cars by Bill Bellew & Bill Coulter | |||||||
vintage style flathead power dragster | 1960s | 1/1 | 70 | MC | photo spread; B&M Hydro transmission; engine and aftermarket heads sources. | |||||||
Ford Galaxie police car | 1963 | 1/25 | 70 | MC | Andy Griffiths show Sheriffs car - ask Gregg & Jairus | |||||||
Birmingham Classic | 2001 | 1/25 | 70 | MC | Green Monster 2001 Allison V12 powered FED-John Larkin & Art Arfons 1956 Green Monster #6-Trae Larkin; Studebaker in a gold fish bowl-Ricky Couch; 1999 Panoz LMP Visteon | |||||||
Cincinnati Challenge 5 | 2000 | 1/25 | 70 | MC | 1964 Petty Plymouth NASCAR; 1969 Penske Camaro TransAm | |||||||
International Paystar 5000 - part 2 | 1/25 | 70 | MC | Truck detailing with aftermarket power steering pump, Sheppard M-592 steering gearbox and reservoir | Ken Smith | |||||||
Shadow DN-4 Can Am Champion | 1974 | 1/43 | 70 | MC | build Marsh Models better resin, white metal & photoetch kit; two-step white metal polishing with Dremel brush and Simichrome polish | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Aug/Sep2001 | 71 | mc | ||||||||||
Oct-01 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Franklin Mint 1961 Ford Country Squire; R&MCoM S.C.O.T. Blower; Revell 1941 Willys Gasser Big John Mazmanian; DIECAST: EaglesRace 1966 Shelby GT350; Kyosho 1993 Toyota Supra; Carousel 1 1956 Kurtis KK500, 17972 Corvette L-88 Greenwood; CMC 1938 Auto Union Type D | ||||||||
Working Steering How To | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Gluing windshields and other "glass" | 1/25 | 72 | MC | ask Gregg & Jairus | ||||||||
VW New Beetle | 2000 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Convert a Hardtop into a Targa Top or Convertible | Robert Burns | ||||||
CONTEST: TamiyaCon | 2001 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | ||||||||
CONTEST: Lower Left Coast San Diago 4Mar | 2001 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | ||||||||
VW New Beetle Beach Diorama Win NNL East 2001 Theme Award | 2000s | 1/25 | 72 | MC | The Three Amigos collaberate on a team build - Rick - car; Ric - beach accessories; Geo - base | Rick Hanmore, Ric Golding George Bojaciuk | ||||||
GFD Auto Sales Diorama for GSL 2001 | 2001 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Team effort from Denver - was "display only" at GSL | GFD Modeler'd Alliance | ||||||
Logging trailer | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Convert Italeri's container trailer into a logging trailer | Ken Smith | |||||||
Thunderbird | 1962 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Super-Detail the AMT kit with MCG Photoetch set # MCG-2187 | author not identified | ||||||
Ford Coupe custom | 1940 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | The builder restores a Revell-Pactra Champion contest award winner from 1963 in 2001 | Rick Harris | ||||||
Hemelgarn Reynard-Ford INDY 500 winner | 1996 | 1/25 | 72 | MC | Formula Model's kit #FM09 of Buddy Lazier's inaugural IRL Indy 500 winning car. Multi-media kit includes cast resin body, 27 white metal castings; 58 photo-etched brass parts; 24 photo-etched SS parts; brass hubs; wheels/tires/decals | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Nov-01 | 73 | mc | ||||||||||
Dec-01 | 74 | mc | ||||||||||
January-02 | 75 | MC | hubless wheels p14; RSC Sox & Martin Duster ProStock 1/18, Exoto Dan Gurney GT40 1/18, AutoArt Mercedes CLK-GTR 1/12. | |||||||||
Ford F-8 Big Job | 1950 | 1/25 | 75 | MC | Ford's first big rig truck; Rev-Monog 1950 Ford pickup donor; Dec 2001 SAE reference article. | Evan Hermel | ||||||
Copperstate | 2001 | 75 | MC | Dave Cummins scratchbuilt 1936-39 Bugatti Aerolante | ||||||||
Southern California Classic model car show | 2001 | 75 | MC | 66 Nova Jungle Jim Funny car; best of show 1/12 McLaren MP4/6; GMP Garlits Swamp Rat III | ||||||||
Dart based Drag Cars | 1963-66 | 1/25 | 75 | MC | photos of various Dart drag cars: Vern Sholz Garlits Dart 2 roadster & Flying Dutchman; Tom Counce imaginary Landy FC; Dave Edward Ramchargers; Steve Prideaux second Landy Dart AWB (wrong 1964 body??). | |||||||
Body Shop 101: Lesson 4 | 75 | MC | fill windows of a Dodge Caravan, and alter wheel wells of a dually pickup to match front end added | Robert L. Burns | ||||||||
Bruce Treadwell tribute | 75 | MC | ||||||||||
History of Don Garlits Swamp Rats | 75 | MC | mostly a review of GMP Swamp Rat III | George S. Bojaciuk | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 75 | MC | Revell Mini Cooper (R53), 1941 Willys Street Rod, 1929 Ford ModelA Rat Rod; AMT/Ertl Dodge Deora Show Car | |||||||||
Photoetch Subwoofer Speakers | 1/25 | 75 | MC | Forming cone-shaped objects from photoetch | ||||||||
Feb/Mar2002 | 76 | mc | ||||||||||
Apr-02 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 77 | Tamiya 2001 Opel Astra V8 Coupe DTM Manuel Reuter; AMT/Ertl 1969-72 Buick Opel GT, 1958 Plymouth Belvedere; Revell 1968 Pontiac Firebird Ram Air 400 2n1, Jungle Jim 1975 Monza Funny Car with Resin Jim&Pam figures; Testors Ford Super Crewzer F-650 die-cast; AutoArt Chaparral 2 1/18 die-cast; Kyosho Austin Healey 3000 1/18 die-cast; Exoto 1971 Ferrari 312B So Africa win Mario Andretti 1/18 die-cast. | ||||||||||
Hobby Trade Show - Listing new & re-issue kits | from New York & Nuremburg Toy Shows - p17-22 incl; ex-MPC 1972 Chevelle from AMT/Ertl; AMT/Ertl 1955 Chevy StepSide Pickup | Larry Greenberg | ||||||||||
Ford HighBoy pickup roadster | 1929 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | How to build an extended cab pickup. Starting with Rev-Monog 1932 Ford Deuce/ parts from R_M 1929 Ford Model A Pickup Rat Rod kit, AMT/Ertl 1932 Ford Vicky, Revell parts pack Ford 427 wedge engine | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Ford Deuce Roadster | 1932 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | Look back at AMT's first Trophy series model kit #132 | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Model Car Garage 10th Anniversary Ford Deuce detailing | 1932 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | Reveiw of all detail parts for 32 Ford Deuces and flathead engines (Aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts) | Bob Kuronow & Lyle Willits | ||||||
Neil Bonnett's Chevelle NASCAR Part 2 | 1964 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | Resin kit conversion; remove tire sidewall lettering; interior engine detailing | Randy Derr | ||||||
Chapparal 2 | 1966 | 1/18 | 77 | MC | AutoArt die cast | p74 | ||||||
Hemi Under Glass | 1966 | 1/18 | 77 | MC | Highway 61 Diecast (headed by Fred Ertl III) | |||||||
Ford GT40 Mark IV | 1967 | 1/12 | 77 | MC | A brief history; Photos available; GMP die cast | George Bojaciuk | ||||||
Mario Andretti Ferrari 312B F1 | 1970 | 1/18 | 77 | MC | Exoto die cast | p78 | ||||||
Colin McCrae Ford Focus WRC Rally car detailing | 2001 | 1/24 | 77 | MC | Everything needed to build: Pit Pass type 1/1 photos; Tamiya, Hasegawa & Revell-Germany kits reviews; detail parts Studio 27 & Scale MotorSport; books and decals (Aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts) | |||||||
Rat Rods | 2002 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | discussion of the trend and kits to use parts from:Bodies; Engines; Wheels | Jairus Watson & John Quale | ||||||
Plymouth Fury | 1956-8 | 77 | MC | Review of prototype and kits & diecasts available 1:43 to 1:18 | Bill Coulter | |||||||
Austin Healey 3000 | 1960's | 1/18 | 77 | MC | Kyosho die cast | p76 | ||||||
Body Shop 101 - #5 | 1/25 | 77 | MC | Shortening an extended cab pickup; Narrowing a custom Mustang roadster | Robert Burns | |||||||
May/Jun2002 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 78 | MC | ||||||||||
Ford Deuce big kit resin/pewter parts | 1932 | 1/8 | 78 | MC | Perry's Resin new Aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts: wheels/tires/hub caps/ trim rings/ Buick finned brake drums windshields | |||||||
Monogram Midget racer | 1954 | 1/20 | 78 | MC | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Chevrolet Impala Best of Show Toledo | 1958 | 1/25 | 78 | MC | working windows and doors | Bill Geary | ||||||
Dyno Don Eliminator II AWB | 1966 | 1/25 | 78 | MC | R&R vacuum Craft resin body & Rat Packer chassis photo | p49 | ||||||
Calsonic Nissan Skyline R32 Japanese Touring Car Racer | 1990 | 1/43 | 78 | MC | Building the Rosso styrene & white metal kit | |||||||
Toyota GT-One TS020 | 1998 | 1/24 | 78 | MC | Convertion from tamiya 1999 version, highly detailed build how-to using Scale MotorSport Super Detail kit and Renaissance trans-kit | David Durst | ||||||
Mercedes Original-Teile CLK DTM 2000 (drivers Peter Dumbrek & Marcel Tieman) | 2000 | 1/24 | 78 | MC | Highly detailed kit build; uses Faux fabric paint & detail sets from Scale MotorSport; carbon fiber decals; exhaust pipe heat stains; Alclad II chrome; difficult large decal application with heat; PPG Clear coat used could damge some decals | Marc Havican | ||||||
Bentey Speed 8 LeMans winner | 2001 | 1/43 | 78 | MC | Provence Moulage resin multi-media kit | |||||||
Ferrari F2001 | 2001 | 1/20 | 78 | MC | tamiya | p47 | ||||||
Porsche 917 - The Ultimate Weapon | 1970-71 | 78 | MC | History and models-all scales | p65-68 | |||||||
Crocadile Dundee Audi R8R (driver Alan McNish in Australia ALMS Jan 2000) | 1999-00 | 1/24 | 78 | MC | Building the LeMans Miniatures resin kit-paint prep and very large decals; wheel install problems | Marc Havican | ||||||
Embossing interior panels | 1/25 | 78 | MC | Make custom door panels using Embossing | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Foil Casting | 1/25 | 78 | MC | Make tail lights and other small parts | Jairus Watson | |||||||
SuperCal Water Slide Decal System | 78 | MC | Make your own decals using a PC and this kit | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Jul2002 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 79 | MC | ||||||||||
Watson-Offenhauser Indy Roadster Simonize Special | 1959 | 1/1 | 79 | MC | PIT PASS and model sources | |||||||
Body preparation AMT Starliner | 1960 | 1/25 | 79 | MC | Removing unwanted molded-on body side trim | |||||||
Chrysler New Yorker | 1961 | 1/25 | 79 | MC | Curbside Detailing with Paint | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Don Fahrni's six cylinder Top Fuel Dragster | 1962 | 1/25 | 79 | MC | Super scratchbuilt; American Graffiti FED body used | Don Fahrni | ||||||
McLaren M8B | 1969 | 1/18 | 79 | MC | GMP CanAm diecast | p70 - Iss 79 is July2002 | ||||||
AMC Hornet SC360 | 1970 | 1/25 | 79 | MC | converted from a promo | |||||||
Milano Model kit & Toy Museum-Chicago | 2002 | 79 | MC | history | p16 | |||||||
Drag boat photo contest | 1/25 | 79 | MC | |||||||||
Aug/Sept 2002 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 80 | MC | Revell 70 Datsun 510; Monogram 59 Corvette, 58 Thunderbird; AutoArt 68 Bullitt Mustang GT; Studio27 Rothmans Porsche decals; 1320 Keeling-Clayton digger; | |||||||||
Ford Ranchero | 1957 | 1/25 | 80 | MC | Kit History | Dave Darby | ||||||
Hurst Oldsmobile | 1973 | 1/25 | 80 | MC | Improve the SEL curbside resin kit | |||||||
Dale Jarrett #88 Ford Taurus | 2000 | 1/25 | 80 | MC | Daytona 500 winner from R-M skill level 2 kit; plumbing & electrical diagrams; driver figures; aftermarket parts | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Apply carbon fiber to a tuner hood | 1/25 | 80 | MC | |||||||||
Detail a Blower | 80 | MC | ||||||||||
Ferrari 250 GTO | 80 | MC | big contest photo p55 | Bill Cunningham | ||||||||
Johan Models | 1/25 | 80 | MC | company history | ||||||||
Police car | 1/25 | 80 | MC | In depth look at options | Tom Sheehy | |||||||
Restoring DieCast cars | 1/43 | 80 | MC | |||||||||
VW Wonder Bug | 80 | MC | scratchbuilt Baja-style tube frame, opened panels | Kamail Alameda | ||||||||
Oct 2002 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 81 | MC | Revell 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS Hardtop, 1969 Baldwin-Motion Corvette 427; PolarLights Back to the Future DeLorean; AMT/Ertl 1983 Camaro Z/28, Milner American Graffiti Deuce Coupe announced p48; IXO 57 Jaguar D-Type 1/43; GMP McLaren M8A 1/43; AutoArt 2001 Corvette C5R Daytona 1/18; QuikSkin 2000 Cadillac LMP; Scxale-Master Decals for Hot Wheels etc; Black Gold HOK paint p7; | |||||||||
Willys Street Rod | 1941 | 1/25 | 81 | MC | Detailed review & buildup Revell kit; improve stance and change wheels | Tim Boyd | ||||||
COPO Camaro | 1969 | 1/25 | 81 | MC | Improving an AMT/Ertl diecast. | |||||||
Lotus 7 Caterham Super 7 | 1993 | 1/12 | 81 | MC | Mark Jones | |||||||
Ferrari F2001 Formula One super detail build | 2001 | 1/20 | 81 | MC | Superdetailing a Tamiya kit with all available parts from AfterMarket; Mr Craft aluminum wheels from www.hapico.com | |||||||
Subaru Impreza WRC | 2001 | 1/24 | 81 | MC | Superdetailing a Tamiya kit with all available parts from AfterMarket; Removing the hood & Installing the Studio27 cast metal engine. | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Build a Truck Diorama | 81 | MC | Guenter Boenisch | |||||||||
Model Kit Collecting / collector kits | 81 | MC | 67 Charger, Ford Victoria, 70 Cyclone Spoiler, Mecedes Benz 190 SL; | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Paint Primer Rattlecan review | 81 | MC | six compared | |||||||||
Nov 2002 Model Kit & Part Reviews | 82 | MC | ITC model kits 1940 Mercury, 1951 Ford, Model T; Prototype Paper Car Models Sauber C9, Jaguar XRJ-11, Toyota Eagle MkIII, Courage C60; Polar Lights Ghostbusters ECTO-1; Fujimi 2002 Acura RSX [Honda Integra Tyoe R]; AMT 1970 AMT Chevelle SS 454; IXO 2000 Audi R8 Crocodile car 1/43; Midlantic 1964 Scarab; Doug Haynes resin slot bodies McLaren M8B, Lola T70, Lotus 40 & Ferrari 206 Dino; parts & Decals for Altereds, Gasser & Coupes (Pure Hell, 10.5x15 wrinkle wall slicks; | |||||||||
Subaru Impreza WRC | 2001 | 1/24 | 82 | MC | Installing the Rennaisance transkit #TK24/115 - opening doors | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Polish Paint | 82 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||||
VW Carman Ghia | 82 | MC | Put on a hood lip | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Dec-02 | 83 | MC | ||||||||||
Ford Country Squire conversion | 1957 | 1/25 | 83 | MC | converting Ranchero into wagon; wood paneling; tailgate | J Watson | ||||||
Ford Thunderbolt | 1964 | 1/1 | 83 | MC | color photos & article; painting guide | |||||||
Thunderbolt Super-Stock drag car | 1964 | 1/25 | 83 | MC | build & detail the Revell kit; fuel system plumbing; door handles | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Pure Hell Altered - restored version | 2002 | 1/1 | 83 | MC | color detailed photos | |||||||
Altered frame from Willie Borsch Winged Express model | 1960s | 1/25 | 83 | MC | Kitbash an Altered drag car | Iss #83 is Dec2002 | ||||||
Build the Awesome Altered | 1960s | 1/25 | 83 | MC | Aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts summary -Bodies; decals; scoops; wheels; tires; engines. Building Pure Hell FA with Wild Willie Borsch "Winged Express" chassis and Perry's Resin components. | |||||||
Chrome Plate trailer with Alclad II | 83 | MC | ||||||||||
Ed Big Daddy Roth Kits and Rat Fink | 1/25 | 83 | MC | Looking back at old, and new releases by Revell | ||||||||
Painting Hot Wheels cars & trucks | 1/43 | 83 | MC | drawing & painting SKULLs | ||||||||
Jan-03 | 84 | MC | ||||||||||
Big John Mazmanian Austin Coupe | 1950 | 84 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Auto World catalogue Part 1 | 1959 | 84 | MC | |||||||||
Chevy Impala Nomad Phantom | 1961 | 1/25 | 84 | MC | add Revells 1956 Chevy Nomad roof to Lindbergs Impala | John Piotrowski | ||||||
Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962 | 1/24 | 84 | MC | Gunze Sangyo Hi-Tech kit build; paint & polish; chassis details; engine details; interior details; scratchbuilt battery | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Chevy Nova ProStreet | 1966 | 1/25 | 84 | MC | Lightening Model Detail aftermarket company closes | |||||||
Dan Gurney Mystery Eagle | 1972 | 1/18 | 84 | MC | Carousel kit review and Eagle history | |||||||
Bodyshop 101 #7 Roof Swapping | 2002 | 1/24 | 84 | MC | Replace new beetle roof with 1993 Mustang roof | Robert Burns | ||||||
Dunn Reath funny car | 84 | MC | Clear Coat die casts | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Formation on the NNL | 84 | MC | Tim Boyd | |||||||||
Resin Roundup | 84 | MC | 1933 Willys 4 door sedan; 1967 Mercury Cougar TransAm; 1961 Corvair Lakewood wagon;; 1/16 1933 Willys coupe; LongNose funny cars; Competition Resins drag race injection parts; vintage Ferraris; 1941 Willys gasser chassis kit; | |||||||||
Feb-Mar2003 | 85 | MC | ||||||||||
Contest Special | 85 | MC | Dale Paone's Road Runner Best Engine 626 Hemi pg 13; Glidden Mustang pg29; Bob Kester Wild Willie Borsche Winged Express Altered pg40; Dwayne Benoits Jungle Jim Monza pg 57; Orange Crate & Grave Digger pg 59; | |||||||||
Apr-03 | 86 | MC | ||||||||||
Mercedes W25 Grand Prix | 1934 | 1/18 | 86 | MC | CMC fifth inthe Silver Arrows series Outstanding! | p70 | ||||||
Ford 427 SOHC engine | 1965 | 1/16 | 86 | MC | Altered States resin parts | p8 | ||||||
Ford GT40 Mk II Sebring #2 Dan Gurney & Grant | 1966 | 1/43 | 86 | MC | Marsh Models resin kit - stock Mustang colours used: Rangoon red roadster; Guardsman blue #2. | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec | 1999 | 1/24 | 86 | MC | tamiya buildup with Studio 27 grade-up kit | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Mr Norm's Charger & Hawaiian Funny Cars | 1967-9 | 1/25 | 86 | MC | Extensive article on building and detailing Polar Lights vintage funny car kits | Kenny and Andy Collins | ||||||
Body Shop 101 - #8 | 1/25 | 86 | MC | Apply a woodie side panels on a new VW Beetle | Robert Burns | |||||||
Flame paimt jobs | 1/25 | 86 | MC | how to paint flames | Tim Phelps | |||||||
May/June 2003 | 87 | MC | HRM GT40 Engine kit & Corvette C5R kit p7; MCG Edelbrock engine dress-up kits p6; Studio27 Enzo, Lancer Evo WRC & 962C upgrade detail set p8; R&MCoM Milners Coupe body, wheels, radiator parts p9-10; | |||||||||
Cotton Owens #6 Pontiac NASCAR | 1960 | 1/25 | 87 | MC | short-wheelbase Catalina version used in NASCAR (not the long-WB Bonneville); MCW Resin kit detailing & build | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Auto World Catalogue | 1961 | 87 | MC | Looking Back | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Ferrari F40 build - Part I | 1987 | 1/8 | 87 | MC | Building a Pocher pre-assembled kit (not the expected quality; lots of aftermarket parts available); Front suspension & Chassis upgrades. | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Hirohata Mercury diecast review | 87 | MC | history and information; 1/43 to 1/18 scales | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Interior Carpet | 87 | MC | How to Flock carpets | Alex Kustov | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 87 | MC | Monogram 1950 Austin Drag Coupe; AMT/Ertl 1967 Pontiac GTO from xXx Movie; GMP Greer-Black-Prudhomme dragster 1/43; Highway 61 Hurst Hairy Olds | |||||||||
Polished Aluminum 3D Track T-Nose Grille | 87 | MC | scratchbuilding by stacking aluminum/brass sheet | Doug Whyte | ||||||||
truck dashes | 1/25 | 87 | MC | detailing truck dashes; different techniques and 1:1 photo references | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Jul/Aug 2003 | 88 | MC | AMT/Ertl 1995 Toyota Supra "The Fast and the Furious"; removing photoetched parts from fret pg15; Galaxie Ltd trailers | start first subscription | ||||||||
Mickey Thompson Challenger I | 1950 | 1/25 | 88 | MC | Photo at NNL East 2003 | p33 Brian Makosky | ||||||
Hudson Hornet | 1952 | 1/18 | 88 | MC | Highway 61 diecast - stock (NASCAR coming) | p69 | ||||||
Ford GT40 Targa Florio | 1967 | 1/24 | 88 | MC | Fujimi short build review with Studio 27, Sakatsu and Acu-Stion detail parts (Aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts) | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Plymouth GTX 440 | 1967 | 1/24 | 88 | MC | Replica stock build by contract; getting details exactly correct; engine pulleys and belts modification; Magnum wheels from 69 Charger kit look best. | Mike Hanson | ||||||
TransAm Cougar #98 Dan Gurney | 1967 | 1/43 | 88 | MC | MicroSport Engineering multi media kit build; resin | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Porsche 917K (Daytona #2 - Rodriguez/Kinnunen) | 1970 | 1/18 | 88 | MC | AutoArt diecast | p69 | ||||||
Ferrari F40 build - Part II | 1989 | 1/8 | 88 | MC | Interior | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Honda S2000 | 1998 | 1/24 | 88 | MC | Tamiya kit build and detail; Detail Master photo etched windshield wipers | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Contests | 88 | MC | NNL East Parsippany, NJ 3-2003 (Corvette C5R Daytona) | |||||||||
import tuners | 1/24 | 88 | MC | body modifications and detail parts and conversion kits for bodysides | Gregg Hutchins | |||||||
Rocketeer - Design Study in Art Deco | 88 | MC | Converting an old stamped steel toy into art-deco style car hauler | |||||||||
Scratch Building 101 | 1/25 | 88 | MC | Build a camper shell | Robert Burns (Subscription #1 starts) | |||||||
Sept/Oct 2003 | 89 | MC | Revell 1999 Corvette C5-R; Provence Moulage Audi R8R 1/43; Renaissance 1/43 detail parts: fire extinguisher, hose and ducting material; Seimitsuya center-lok hubs 1/24; Scale Auto Style drilled & slotted brake rotor kits 1/24 pg 47(best seen to date); Fujimi Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII GSR, Toyota Levin early 70s (Corrola); AMT/Ertl 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (the Fast and the Furious); Ixo 1967 Ford GT40 Mk41/43 | |||||||||
Hayes Clipper Canadian truck COEs | 1975 | 1/25 | 89 | MC | kit-bashing | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Ferrari F40 by POCHER Part III | 1987 | 1/8 | 89 | MC | Engine & Drivetrain | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Batmobile | 1950s | 89 | MC | detailing a Playing Mantis diecast kit | Mark Hosaflook | |||||||
Tear-Drop Trailer scratchbuild | 1950s | 1/25 | 89 | MC | Robert Burns | |||||||
Batmobile | 1960s | 89 | MC | detailing a Playing Mantis diecast kit | Mark Hosaflook | |||||||
GSL 2003 | 89 | MC | Jim Drew's 1/12 Corvette GS; Bruce Owens Virtue RSX (yuk); Bill Cunningham's Ferrari 250 GTO; Greg Nichol's scratchbuilt 1/24 Flathead engine; Bob Glidden Ford Probe PS; Grumpy's Toy Monza PS | |||||||||
Nov/Dec 2003 | 90 | MC | HRM Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe resin wheels kit; Studio27 Dodge Viper resin multimedia kit; Cavalier 1976 Mad Max Interceptor kit; Model Factory Hiro 1958 Ferrari Testarossa (~$200); Motor City Resin 1967 Mustang body kit; GMP 1966 Mark Donohue Sunoco Camaro. | |||||||||
Chevy Impala Hardtop | 1959 | 1/25 | 90 | MC | Revell's Custom 2 'n 1 kit review - excellent kit. | |||||||
Ferrari 328 GTS | 1985 | 1/24 | 90 | MC | older Hasegawa kit building impressions | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Subaru Impreza WRC | 2000 | 1/43 | 90 | MC | Airfix kit building impressions | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Champion Audi R8 | 2001 | 1/43 | 90 | MC | detailed Provence Moulage kit buildup | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Number 28 Ford NASCAR racers history | 1960-02 | 1/24 | 90 | MC | Fred Lorenzen's career thru car models 1961-69; AJ Foyt 1976 Laguna; Buddy Baker 1980 (77 Olds); Bobby Allison 1981; Cale Yarborough 1983-85; Davey Allison 1987-93; Ernie Irvan 1996; Ricky Rudd 2000-02. | |||||||
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution WRC & Tuner | 1999-03 | 1/24 | 90 | MC | kit sources | Gregg Hutchins | ||||||
Toledo 2003 | 90 | MC | 1968 Javelin; Rob Mepham Porsche 908/03; 1966 Yenko Stinger Corvair; Gary McNutt 1/24 Ford GT40 X-1 Can Am (Mini-Exotics transkit on Fujimi GT40) | |||||||||
tubed exhaust header how-to | 90 | MC | Fred Bell | |||||||||
Virtue RSX | 90 | MC | Bruce Owen's GSL 14 Master Award winner | |||||||||
Dec2003-Jan2004 | 91 | MC | ||||||||||
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Jan-Feb2004 | 92 | MC | ||||||||||
Feb-Mar2004 | 93 | MC | ||||||||||
Ford Deuce trunk louvers | 1932 | 1/25 | 93 | MC | Louvered trunk lid; steal them from 1940 Ford Pickup hood | Doug Whyte | ||||||
Gober Sosebee Standard Ford Tudor NASCAR | 1939 | 1/25 | 93 | MC | Vintage NASCAR beach course car; "Cherokee" Conversion from AMT 1940 Ford. (see MC#153) | |||||||
Chopped Mercury - Kit History & Model Review | 1949 | all | 93 | MC | 1/64 to 1:1 discussion w/photos Kit History | Tim Phelps (his book extracts) | ||||||
Ford GT40 Mk IV by EXOTO | 1967 | 1/18? | 93 | MC | new diecast $170.00 | p69 | ||||||
Ferrari F40 by POCHER Part IV | 1987 | 1/8 | 93 | MC | Front end/hood details | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Celsior C-Type VIP Police car (Lexus LS430) | 1993 | 1/24 | 93 | MC | Dash conversion from lefthand to Righthand; custom decals | Bill Coulter | ||||||
First Racing Ferrari 550 GT | 1992? | 1/24 | 93 | MC | Craft S kit build/review (expensive inaccurate curbside resin); custom decals | Alex Kustov | ||||||
March/April 2004 | 94 | MC | Painting with Nailpolish Q&A; John Force diecast funny cars; Provence Moulage 2003 Brumos Porsche Fabcar RedBull Daytona Prototype 1/43; Scale Designs 1995 Brummel F-40LM transkit; Renaissance Silk Cut Jaguar XJK-9LM transkit for Tamiya kit; Revell 1969 Camaro Yenko/SC; AMT/Ertl 1975 Plymouth Duster Hardtop (actually a Dodge Dart ex-Demon); Exoto H-M Ford GT40 Mk II 3rd 1966. | |||||||||
Resin Roundup | 94 | MC | Working with Resin; Current status from Kitchen Table Resins (Ford OHV 6cyl for 52-64 models), Model Factory Hiro (Ferrari 166LM), F&F Resin (72 Pontiac Ventura conversionkit for Nova), Island Collectibles (Sunoco Porsche 911 RSR) | George Bojaciuk | ||||||||
English Double Decker Bus | 1952 | 1/8 | 94 | MC | scratchbuilt wood & glass | Mark Gordon | ||||||
Shelby GT 350R Tommy Hamilto | 1967 | 1/24 | 94 | MC | Monogram GT 350R kit with required modifications | Phil Dauphinee (from BC) | ||||||
Ferrari F40 by POCHER Part VI | 1987 | 1/8 | 94 | MC | Wheels, Tires, Hood prop rod, Completion of Project | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Toyota 88C IMSA GTP AAR #98 | 1989 | 1/43 | 94 | MC | Dan Gurney's Daytona car | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
John Force Mustang Funny Car diecast | 2002 | 1/24 | 94 | MC | Action Performance die cast in-depth review | Bill Coulter | ||||||
John Force Mustang Funny Car diecast | 2002 | 1/16 | 94 | MC | Action Performance die cast in-depth review | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Models in Rod & Custom Magazine Pt 1 | 1953-9 | 94 | MC | review of model articles | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Big Deuce Model Info and Resources | 1960-04 | 1/8 | 94 | MC | Monogram V8, BigT, Big Deuce, BigRod, BigTub and accessory packs reviewed | Dave Pye & Bob Hayes | ||||||
Diamond Reo C90 Conventional truck build Part 2 | 94 | MC | Road Building Diamond Reo truck | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Diorama planning-Plausibility | 94 | MC | Dave Pye | |||||||||
Machining parts on a lathe | 94 | MC | ||||||||||
May-Jun2004 | 95 | MC | ||||||||||
Roach Coach coffee truck | 1958 | 1/25 | 95 | MC | Conversion from 58 Dodge pickup with Little Red Wagon drivetrain and AMT/Ertl 57 Chevy chassis & suspension | Kenny Collins | ||||||
Petty Barracuda drag #43Jr | 1965 | 1/25 | 95 | MC | REFERENCES: see Grand National Illustrated Mar 1985 p47; 200th Win Commemorative book; Circle Track Oct 84 p24 (carreer to 200th win); 1965-67 Barracuda Perterson's Musclecar Classics Collectors Edition p114-123 | Andy Kallen built photo | ||||||
Ferrari ENZO Detail build-up (Part 1 of 2) | 2003 | 1/24 | 95 | MC | Building and Detailing the Tamiya kit with Acu-Stion full-detail kit (chassis and interior) | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Dragster & Altered Nationals 2003 Copperstate | 1950-60 | 1/25 | 95 | MC | lotsa vintage drag cars | |||||||
Looking Back PtII- Models in Rod & Custom Magazine | 1950-60s | 95 | MC | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
F&F Resin Casting - American Classics | 1950-80 | 1/25 | 95 | MC | Product Review | |||||||
Dioramas and Figures | 95 | MC | Figure Painting | Dave Pye | ||||||||
Fiat altered drag car Pisano-Matsubara | 95 | MC | p52 photo well detailed | Drew Martin | ||||||||
Perfect Paint | 95 | MC | How to Lay Down a Perfect Paint Job (prep to 800 grit/Tamiya surface primer/2-3 mist coats @ 20min interv/ after 1hr wet-sand 3200 grit if req'd/ after 3-24hrs thicken paint slightly and wet-coat/ after 1-3 days wet-sand 3600+ grit/ second wet coat/ after 5-10 days polish kit | Alex Kustov | ||||||||
June-July 2004 Reviews | 96 | MC | GMP 1969 Mercury Cyclone II; Model King Camper&Wedge, Pinto Modified; Trumpeter 1963 Nova SS Convertible; M&S Hobbies Porsche 962C BBS wheels1/24; Marsh Models GT40 1/43; Racing 43 2003 Peugeot 206 WRC; VRM decal Shelby GT350R LeMans; Monogram Green Hornet roadster; Italeri Mercedes-Benz 600S; RSC 1968 Camaro Grumpy's Toy 1/24 pg62. | |||||||||
Ford GT40 Can-Am X-1 (5th @ Riverside) | 1965 | 1/43 | 96 | MC | Marsh Models quick review | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Ford XB Falcon MadMax Interceptor | 1970 | 1/25 | 96 | MC | Aoshima rare kit - Mad Max film 1974 | Terry Jesse | ||||||
L&M Porsche 917/10 | 1972 | 1/24 | 96 | MC | Formula Canada kit | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Ford F150 Pickup | 2000 | 1/25 | 96 | MC | BodyShop 101 - Chopping the top of Revell's Ford Limited Edition Harley-Davidson F-150 | Robert Burns | ||||||
Ferrari ENZO Detail build-up (Part 2 of 2) | 2003 | 1/24 | 96 | MC | Building and Detailing the Tamiya kit with Acu-Stion full-detail kit (chassis and interior) | Alex Kustov | ||||||
"Nifty Racer" | 1950s | 96 | MC | Vacuformed Midget-style body on wooden chassis with wooden wheels | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Red River live bottom asphalt bottom-dump trailer | 1980s | 1/25 | 96 | MC | scratch-built; 8-axle/32 tire trailer | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Black India Ink Grill/Wheels detailing | 96 | MC | Higgins 'Black Magic' ink of choice | Steve Culpepper | ||||||||
Garage Diorama details | 96 | MC | Dave Pye | |||||||||
Make your own Diamond Plate FAST | 96 | MC | burnish alum foil over a plastic part | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Making Door Handles and Window Cranks | 96 | MC | Alex Kustov | |||||||||
July/August 2004 | 97 | MC | Polar Lights 1965 Dodge Coronet diecast; AMT/Ertl 1969 Corvair Monza Coupe; Revell Cadillac Escalade, Ford Focus SVT, 1999 Mitsubichi Eclipse tuner; Acu-Stion photoetch 917K, Skyline GT-R, 962C; SMTS 1967 Dutch GP Lotus 49, 1955 Mecedes-Benz 300 SLR; Carousel 1 Dan Gurney 1967 Spa AAR Eagle 1/18 pg61; CMC Mercedes W196 Streamliner. | start 2nd subscription | ||||||||
AMT Ford Double-T kit review & kit history | 1925 | 1/25 | 97 | MC | Kit History | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Nova SS | 1963 | 1/1 | 97 | MC | body; engine; chassis; trunk; interior details photo spread | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Ferrari 333SP (Daytona 24hr) | 1995 | 1/43 | 97 | MC | build impressions; nice wheels/tires brake rotors added | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Diorama road surfaces | 97 | MC | Dave Pye | |||||||||
Ed "Big Daddy" Roth kits review & kit history | 97 | MC | Revell kit line & Kit History | |||||||||
Machining aluminum exhaust parts on a lathe | 97 | MC | Terrence Miyasato | |||||||||
Making flathead Zoomy headers | 97 | MC | ||||||||||
scratchbuilt Big Rig Sleeper | 97 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||||
August/September 2004 | 98 | MC | Cammett 0.10mm ID-2.5mm ID hard & soft SS tubing; Perrys Resin Torqueflite tranny, in-line six cylinder and turbochargers; Altered States Salt Flat Coupe, 1966 Dart roadster Garlits body; AMT/Ertl 1971 Mustang Boss 302 (warmed over MPC 73 351 kit), 1965 Mustang GT Fastback (ex-Monogram kit-very good), 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 XL Hardtop; MSM Creations F40 transkit; Model Factory Hiro 1970s prototype tires; Renaiissance Nissan R390 transkit; Porsche 956/962 book; Aoshima Tuner wheel rims, JZA80 Supra (repackaged AMT Fast&Furious Toyota Supra); AUTOart 2003 Bentley EXP Speed 8; GMP Pierson Brother's Bonneville Coupe. | |||||||||
Early Altered building ideas | 1960 | 1/25 | 98 | MC | kit bashing tips and ideas for early 60s altereds | Dave Pye | ||||||
Auto World Catalogue | 1962 | 98 | MC | |||||||||
Corvette Grand Sport | 1963 | 1/24 | 98 | MC | Accurate Miniatures kit super-detailed | Terry Marcum | ||||||
Porsche 911 GT1 | 1996 | 1/24 | 98 | MC | Tamiya kit build with Acu-Stion PE | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Petty Dodge Intrepid | 2001 | 1/25 | 98 | MC | Revell-Monogram skill level 2 NASCAR kit building impressions | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Peterbuilt 357 | 2005 | 1/25 | 98 | MC | Tim Ahlbornm | |||||||
musical instruments scratchbuilt | 1/25 | 98 | MC | Jim Fernandez | ||||||||
scratchbuilding billet mufflers | 98 | MC | Steve Culpepper | |||||||||
October-04 | 99 | MC | Scale Race Cars detail PE frets Tamiya 911 GT2 & Nissan R89/90 kits; MCG diamond plate & custom grill material;Mission Models Multi-Tool photoetch bender & Grab-Handler bends PE or wire to precise 90deg angles;Scale Craft Aston Martin DB4 GT Zagota resin body (for Aurora DB4 donor - has nice engine); R&MCoM 1/8 resin skull shifters, quick-release dzus fasteners PE; iHobby Expo 2004; 1963 Nova & 1965 Coronet Sketchpad; Perfect Parts seat belts p43; Revell 1/32 Porsche 935 & AutoUnion TypeD; CanAm book; IMSA Porsche 962 Decals; GMP SoCal Coupe; Hot Wheels Ferrari Tipo166 MM Barchetta. | |||||||||
Big-T Kit History | 1962 | 1/8 | 99 | MC | Roger Harney kit designer | |||||||
Cheetah | 1964 | 1/43 | 99 | MC | quick review of Marsh Models kit pg58 | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Hurst Hemi-Under-Glass | 1968 | 1/1 | 99 | MC | Photos of 1992 restoration of HUG#8 (1967 body with 68 trim-looks like a 69 to me); Model-King 66 HUG kit review | |||||||
Miller Porsche 962 | 1987 | 1/24 | 99 | MC | Combining M&S Hobbies Lowenbrau transkit with Tamiya 962 kit | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Diorama stone walls | 99 | MC | Dave Pye | |||||||||
International Car Builders Museum | 99 | MC | Dave Pye | |||||||||
Kit Reviews | 99 | MC | Fujimi BMW Mini Cooper; AMT/Ertl Gravedigger & TeenageMutantNinjaTurtle monster trucks, Rat Trap Vega modified | |||||||||
National Corvette Museum | 99 | MC | Len Carsner | |||||||||
Nissan Skyline GT-R | 99 | MC | Japan's muscle car top of the heap; kits history; includes (2003-4?) Xanavi Nismo GT-R R34 and Calsonic 93 Skyline GT-R. | |||||||||
Peterbilt 357 heavy-duty trucks | 99 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||||
Watkins Glen International Motor Racing Research Center | 99 | MC | Research tips and techniques; bookstore; computer; car lot; someone's garage; magazines; city library | Jairus Watson & Jim Kupstas | ||||||||
November-04 | 100 | MC | ||||||||||
Linebaugh Timber Company Prescott Forge Truck | 1926 | 1/24 | 100 | MC | combine Monogram Mack frame with Union 1907 Italaria front end and MPC Stutz Bearcat engine; scratchbuilt forge body; weathering | Bill Borgen | ||||||
Weathering 101 - Part I | 1932 | 1/25 | 100 | MC | heavey weathering classic cars (Deuce Ford Phaeton Rat Rod); Rustal; black wash; road grime; dirt; rust holes) | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Auto World Catalogue | 1963 | 100 | MC | Looking Back | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Craftsman Truck Mopar Dodge | 2001 | 1/25 | 100 | MC | Revell kit - mildly detailed to update; relocate rear wheels; Ford 9" rear axle conversion | Mike Madlinger | ||||||
Cadillac Escalade tuner | 2004 | 1/25 | 100 | MC | Revell kit | |||||||
Peterbilt Wrecker | 1970's | 1/25 | 100 | MC | AMT reissue - narrowing the too-wide wrecker body | |||||||
Figure Painting | 100 | MC | painting faces | Dave Pye | ||||||||
MCR's BEST OF plastic kit parts | 100 | MC | Help for kitbashers: engines (Ford 427 SOHC); transmissions; Intake/carburetors; Suspension/chassis; Wheels/tires; miscellaneous | |||||||||
Tale of Two Deoras | 1/25 | 100 | MC | One a backwards 1975 Matador; other a backwards 1966 Riviera. Stretched front ends are converted to tonnau covered beds with surf-boards custom painted | Steve Hinson & Randy Meyers | |||||||
December-04 | 101 | MC | ||||||||||
Bugatti AeroLantique | 1938 | 101 | MC | Scratchbuilt; awesome | Dave Cummins | |||||||
Ford 427 (SOHC) | 1966 | 1/6 | 101 | MC | short review of new Engine Kits released | |||||||
GT40 LeMans #9 Chassis 1075 | 1969 | 1/24 | 101 | MC | Fujimi; Historic Racing Miniatures HRM (Harold Bradford) engine; Thunder Valley trans-kit; RB Motion shocks; etc highly detailed build project | Mick Szirmay - see also Internet article w/more & bigger pictures. | ||||||
LT-1 350 Engine (Camaro) | 1970 | 1/6 | 101 | MC | short review of new Engine Kits released | |||||||
Jeff Gordon Dupont Lumina | 1994 | 1/24 | 101 | MC | Detail Master Gallery; built up; highly detailed w/aftermarket Cottage Industry Parts | D Thibodeau | ||||||
HotRod Art | 101 | MC | masking; overlays; airbrushing car art | Rohan Day | ||||||||
Vacu-Form Tool | 101 | MC | building & using | |||||||||
Jan-Feb2005 | 102 | MC | ||||||||||
Weathering 101 - Part II | 1932 | 1/25 | 102 | MC | heavey weathering classic cars (DeuceFord Phaeton Rat Rod); Rustal; black wash; road grime; dirt | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
AMT Double Dragster Kit History | 1961 | 1/25 | 102 | MC | Looking Backdetail vintage kit review & Kit History | |||||||
Fireball Roberts #22 Galaxie-Young Ford | 1964 | 1/25 | 102 | MC | Resin kit build; suspension & interior detailing; hood hinges: scratchbuilt shocks & towers; rear end oil cooler; resin engine kit; oil & electrical schematics; roll cage | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Fujimi Ferrari 330 P4 & F40 kit reissues | 1966 | 1/25 | 102 | MC | reissue kit review-short | p42 | ||||||
Subaru Impreza WRC | 1999 | 1/24 | 102 | MC | Tamiya kit builtup; opened doors, trunk, hood | Terrence Miyasato | ||||||
AMT/ERTL Bantam Blast kit (Wild Willie Borsch Winged Express Update) | 1960's | 1/25 | 102 | MC | new kit review-short | p37 | ||||||
Feb-Mar2005 Contest Special | 103 | MC | Frank Luque original kit Hemi Under Glass pg27; Del Paone Firebird ProStock 1st Drag Class pg40; Frank Ramos 1985 Camaro ProStock motor detail pg 56; Frank Ramos Malco Gasser 67 Mustang pg58 | |||||||||
Model Photography - How to take Contest Pictures for the Magazine | 103 | MC | F-Stop blues | Darryl Gassaway & Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Apr-05 | 104 | MC | ||||||||||
Model T sketchpad | 1927 | 1/25 | 104 | MC | Convert a Rev 1927 Ford sedan/Delivery to a Model T Coupe | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Bantam Blast kit review and Altered Scrapbook | 1932 | 1/25 | 104 | MC | retooled Borsche kit from 1973, issued 1974; bantam body; new front wheels and new injection working butterflies | |||||||
Peterbilt 282 Truck - single drive axle | 1977 | 1/25 | 104 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Tom Counce tribute Racers Group Porsche 911 GT3RS | 2002 | 1/43 | 104 | MC | Provence Moulage resin kit buildup | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Hobby Shop & Dealer Directory 2005 | 104 | MC | GSL 05 Contest photos Len Woodruff Ohio Geortge Montgomery Mr Gasket gasser 69 Mustang blown pg 19; | |||||||||
May-Jun2005 | 105 | MC | ||||||||||
Joe Weatherleys Pontiac Catalina NASCAR Grand National stock car | 1962 | 1/25 | 105 | MC | AMT/Ertl kit detailed | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Pontiac Catalina | 1962 | 1/25 | 105 | MC | AMT/Ertl kit painted with fingernail polish | Kurt Kessinger | ||||||
Ohio George Montgomery MALCO Gasser | 1968 | 1/18 | 105 | MC | GMP die cast review SOHC | |||||||
Ferrari 312 T3 Retro Mod | 1978 | 1/20 | 105 | MC | Tamiya kit with modern upgrades, Scratchbuilt air boxes; carbon-fiber templates & decals; engine detailing & wiring; | Don Oystryk | ||||||
Honda S2000 | 2000 | 1/24 | 105 | MC | Fitting a Scale Auto Style body kit to the Tamiya kit | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Pontiac GTO | 2004 | 1/1 | 105 | MC | bit of comparison to 2005 GTO | |||||||
Augie Hiscano tribute | 105 | MC | Jan 18, 1934 - Apr 21, 2005 | Mark S Gustavson | ||||||||
Mini CutOff Saw $19.95 | 105 | MC | pg9 | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Palmer kits review | 105 | MC | 1963-1971 | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Jul-05 | 1/25 | 106 | MC | Fujimi old Mini Cooper 1.3i; AMT/Ertl 1969 Buick Riviera, 1932 Ford Coupe, Pirana, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (Formula S decal-383 wedge-hemi scoop!); Revell Jeep Wrangler Rubicaon Tomb Raider - painted metal body, 1968 Dodge Dart GTS Dick Landy, 1969 Dodge Daytona - street (ProModeller kit without hemi or NASCAR parts), 1960 Chevy Impala Hardtop lowrider; Scale Race Cars: photoetch detail kit for Tamiya Nissan R89 & R90 Race Cars, photoetch detail kit for Tamiya Nissan R390 GT1; Scale MotorSport detail set for Revell of Germany 1/12 Ferrari F2002 F1 kit. | start 3rd subscription | |||||||
Ford pickup club builds | 1929 | 1/25 | 106 | MC | San Diego club builds Revell 1929 3in1 Rat rods kit | |||||||
Ford 554 5 window drag coupe | 1934 | 1/25 | 106 | MC | contest photo by Mike Flynn | Mike Flynn | ||||||
Desert Motors Ford Galaxie drag car | 1964 | 1/25 | 106 | MC | combine AMT/Ertl rare promo reissue "body?" with AMT prestige 63 Galaxie and Revell Tasca Ford Thunderbolt (next time, use AMTs recent 1960 Ford new tool issue-spearate frame/floorpan; good suspension detail) | Bud Lefevre | ||||||
James Garners A.I.R. Corvette L88 | 1968 | 1/43 | 106 | MC | photos at www.airL88.com; | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR - Moss/Fangio LeMans | 1955 | 1/43 | 106 | MC | built-up review of SMTS kit | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
Porsche 917K Engine Transkit | 1970 | 1/24 | 106 | MC | Harold Bradfords Historic Racing Miniatures kit for Fujimi 917K kits | |||||||
Honda S2000 | 2000 | 1/24 | 106 | MC | Fitting Scale Speed Works intercooler kit, Aoshima Volk Rays wheelsStudio27 disc rotors, Aoshima GT Spoiler rear wing & Arrowhead Aluminum NOs kit to the Tamiya Honda S2000 kit with the Scale Auto Style body kit already installed. | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Models of Augie Hiscano | 1/25 | 106 | MC | Revell-Pactra I; Revell-Pactra II; Red Racer; 32 Victoria; 34 Ford roadster GSL XVI Best of Show; 1932 Ford Deuce roadster GSL XVII | Mark S Gustavson | |||||||
Aug-Sep2005 reviews | 107 | MC | Rev Viper SRT/10; Fujimi Nissan V35 Skyline 350GT; AMT 76 Chevy Nova, 64 Mercury Marauder, 55 Chevy Nomad, 77 Mustang, 51 Chevy Fleetline Sedan; Rev 92 Thunderbird Lowrider; Stevens Intl & RC2/Ertl: 1939/40 Ford Tudor #38484, Hemi-Sphere ex-Garlits WynnsJammer #38483, Twister Vega ProStock #38482 | |||||||||
AMT Ala Kart 1929 Ford Roadster | 1929 | 1/25 | 107 | MC | Ala Kart Kit History | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Ford Falcon Ranchero | 1960 | 107 | MC | sketchpad - Gregg Hutchings' 1/1 car | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Ford Galaxie Ranchero phantom | 1961 | 1/25 | 107 | MC | Get started with an Easy Resin Kit conversion; Pegasus low profile tire/wheels & rotor discs; micro-balloons filler; Shabo dry transfer license plate set; | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari 312-T4 | 1979 | 1/12 | 107 | MC | Italian award winner; | Nicola Mellusa | ||||||
Lotus 102B Formula 1 | 1991 | 107 | MC | Tamiya kit build | Jeremy Mahovlich | |||||||
Oct 2005 reviews | 108 | MC | Model King-AMT 64 Mercury Comet Caliente; AMT Barris T Buggy; 32 Ford 5-window Deuce Coupe; Rev New Beetle snap, 78 El Camino, MiamiVice Daytona Spyder, 04 Corvette snap; 1961 Airstream trailor; Ford Shelby GR-1 | |||||||||
Willys | 1941 | 1/25 | 108 | MC | fill the hood hole on Rev kit hood without ghost lines appearing | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Sunray DX Oil Co Corvette | 1968 | 1/25 | 108 | MC | Don Yenko L88 Coupe; built from Stars & Stripes 68 Vette with Vintage Racing Miniatures Sunray DX decals | Jeremy Mahovlich | ||||||
AMC Ambassador | 1969 | 1/25 | 108 | MC | Johan kit build | Greg Steinmayer | ||||||
Corvette C3 fastback | 1977 | 1/25 | 108 | MC | Body Shop 101: Grafting a 1963-67 Corvette Stingray rear deck onto a 1968-77 Corvette | Robert Burns | ||||||
Project Venom | 2004 | 1/25 | 108 | MC | Kitbash Rev Dodge Sidewinder with Viper GTS | Dan McLaughlin, Calgary | ||||||
contest photos | 108 | MC | GT40 prototype; Ferrari 330 P4 engine; Corvette Grand Sport engine detail; crumpled fenders/hood | |||||||||
Dioramas for ATVs | 108 | MC | Methods for building terrain | Dave Pye | ||||||||
Perfect Parts F1 details | 108 | MC | 1/12 & 1/20 hose clamps, wheel enhancement sets; 1/12 electrical connector sets pg 43 | |||||||||
Peterbilt COE stake truck | 108 | MC | ||||||||||
Piano Hinges | 108 | MC | How to use Model Car Garage's piano hinges (also in McLaren M8B upgrade photo-etch kit) | John OsnazcaGregg Hutchings | ||||||||
stripping paint | 108 | MC | Easy-Off; Castrol SuperClean; 99% Isopropyl Alcohol. | |||||||||
(Nov2005) Kit & Aftermarket reviews | 1/25 | 109 | MC | Revell 69 Camaro SS396, 69 Shelby GT500 Mustang, 65 Shelby GT350, 68 Mustang GT390 (Bullitt reissue), 56 Chevy Del Ray | First Issue by ### only (not given an official "DATE") | |||||||
Willys resin body | 1940 | 1/25 | 109 | MC | Altered States new resin bits ; Olds & Cadillac script valve covers | |||||||
Ardun flathead model engine | 1953 | 1/6 | 109 | MC | GMP model review | |||||||
Thunderbird | 1957 | 1/25 | 109 | MC | AMT Trophy Series Kit History & review | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Dan Gurney's RexMays 300 Eagle Indy | 1967 | 1/43 | 109 | MC | Metal kit buildup - glue, finish & details | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Ford Police Interceptor | 1970 | 1/25 | 109 | MC | SneakPeak at StephensInt'l | |||||||
Acura Integra | 2003 | 1/24 | 109 | MC | Details the engine, body kit hints | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
CenterSpread SketchPad | 109 | MC | 32Ford roadster; 53 Corvette coupe; Chopper | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Dealer Directory | 109 | MC | USA & Canada & Australia | |||||||||
Hot Dog Stand Drive In | 1/25 | 109 | MC | Diorama HowTo - details sources, etc | ||||||||
NASCAR #35 Race Cars Review | 109 | MC | History & Models of #35 Stock Cars. | Bill Coulter | ||||||||
Trucking Diorama | 1/25 | 109 | MC | animated hoods that drop on hands & heads! | Dan Czar | |||||||
Dec-05 | 110 | MC | AMT/Ertl RC2 "RestoRods" series 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, 1969 Ford Mustang Mach I, 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop, 1966 Chevy Nova SS Hardtop, revfiew of new kits' parts | Final issue with Oval (woodgrain) Logo | ||||||||
Shelby Mustang GT 350H | 1966 | 1/1 | 110 | MC | Detail Photo spread of rental cars | |||||||
Dale Earnhardt Jr #8 Bud Monte Carlo "World Series" | 2004 | 1/24 | 110 | MC | AMT vs Revell-Monogram Stock Car kit comparo | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Pruett Rocketsports Jaguar XKR TransAm | 2004 | 1/43 | 110 | MC | Provence-Moulage Kit (K1896) build | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
AMT RestoRods kit reviews | 1/25 | 110 | MC | 1969 Chevelle; 1969 Mustang Mach 1; 1966 Mustang Hardtop; 1966 Nova SS Hardtop; parts discussion | Larry Greenberg | |||||||
Customs with a Twist | 110 | MC | 49 merc; VW New Beetle; 49 Ford; 65 Lincoln; 39 Chevy Sedan Delivery; 55 Chevy ProStreet Pickup | Models of FerMiguel | ||||||||
LIARS Club detailing tips | 110 | MC | Engine compartment fuel line & fuel filter, windshield washer bottle, overflow reservoirs; interior turn signal stalk, door locks, dash gauges, dash vents, headliner & visors; Chassis bolt heads, coil springs; license plates; twin-mast antenna; quick glass; various lights from MV lenses; Fingernail art decals; chrome headlight lenses; tail light details; steel wheels; valve stems; wheel weights; spare tire; recessed antenna; real wood panels for woodies; painting door & trunk panel lines; sitting on all fours; spray-on undercoating; . | Rich "Charlie" Manson | ||||||||
Jan-06 | 111 | MC | ProTech braided lines and AN fittings; 1997 AllSport TransAm Mustang transkit; red-line tire painting and sidewall lettering; Monogram BigT; Studio27 1/20 Sauber Petronas C24 2005 F1 kit; NNL West 2005; CMC Ferrari 250GT SWB; GMP 1/18 Swamp Rat VI; art deco-style car hauler from 41 Chevy P/U w/1940 Willys on back. |
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Jalopy Racer | 1932 | 1/8 | 111 | MC | attention to detail; Deuce?? | Bill Burtnett | ||||||
White Western Star Stake truck | 1977 | 1/25 | 111 | MC | AMT Ford C600 stake body + AMT White Western Star conventional kitbash | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Miller Lite Larry Dixon Top Fuel RE dragster Pt1 | 2005 | 1/25 | 111 | MC | Super detailed photo build; Top Fuel engine detailing; full plumbing & electrical detailing methods; explosion blankets & tiedown straps; photoetch buckles; see MCM downloded photos at C:/Modelling/ MCM; excellent article; uses Revell #7680 Tony Schumacher Army or #7694 Kenny Bernstein Bud kits. | Kenny Collins & Bill Coulter | ||||||
Dioramas | 111 | MC | Turkish Body Shop garage scene; large "photo studio" the CanAm Garage | Korkut Verol & John K. Dezan dioramas | ||||||||
Feb-Mar2006 | 112 | MC | ||||||||||
Chevy Pro Mod | 1955 | 112 | MC | Best Engine | Del Paone | |||||||
Pontiac GTO Arnie Beswick Pro Mod | 1964 | 112 | MC | The Big Four-Oh marques winner | Del Paone | |||||||
Ford Torino | 1969 | 1/25 | 112 | MC | Best of Show NNL Nationals #25 | Mark Batson | ||||||
Ferrari 312T | 1975 | 112 | MC | Best of Show | Jack Oliver | |||||||
February-March 2006 (2004 Contest Issue) | 2004 | 112 | MC | NNL West, NNL East, Strictly 43, NNL Nationals and lots more. | ||||||||
April 2006 | 113 | MC | Bill Coulter's Directory of Model Car Kits; Reviewed: AMT/Ertl 1970s TransAm Blackbird (reissue Smokey&Bandit car with 78 kit's decals, no gold chrome); General Lee 1969 Charger, Daisy's Jeep CJ-5, 69 Camaro convertible (ex-MPC - not as good as Revells version); Revell Hummer H2, 69 Corvette Coupe (ex-Baldwin-Motion), Subaru Impreza WRX, 70 Boss 429 Mustang (ex-Monog); Precision Miniatures 1/18 Ohio George Montgomery's 1933 Malco Willys AA/Gasser; Ixo 1/43 Ferrari 250P; MiniChamps 1/43 2006 Aston Martin Vantage V-8; Franklin Mint 1970 Camaro Z28 1/18; Hot Wheels 1/18 2005 Mustang GT convert; Trucker's Corner Tamiya masking tape, Underhood photos 2005 Peterbilt with Caterpillar C15 motor (as in Italeri 377 & 378 kits). | |||||||||
Miller Lite Larry Dixon Top Fuel RE dragster Pt2 | 2005 | 1/25 | 113 | MC | Super detailed photo build; wheels & tires, chassis, electronics, body modifications; uses Revell #7680 Tony Schumacher Army or #7694 Kenny Bernstein Bud kits (similar to my 1999 Amato TF car). | Kenny Collins & Bill Coulter | ||||||
Mustang GT | 2005 | 1/1 | 113 | MC | Photos of 4.6 V8 pg23 (same as in Revell 2006 Mustang kit) | |||||||
Mustang SketchPad | 2005 | 113 | MC | Gasser; Bullitt & Tuner/TransAm variations | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Mustang GT | 2006 | 1/25 | 113 | MC | Out of the Box Buildup of Revells new 2006 Mustang GT - a BenchMark Kit | Sam Tate | ||||||
Diorama Still Life | 1940s | 1/24 | 113 | MC | Gundy's Moonshine Still by SELtd | Michael Winkler-Germany | ||||||
Dual exhaust cross-over X-pipe | 113 | MC | How-to | James Warkentin | ||||||||
Ford Crown Victoria "Interceptor R" | 113 | MC | Detailing and a bit of parts-swapping on Lindberg Police Crown Victoria kit | Mark D. Jones | ||||||||
Sauber Petronas C24 Formula 1 | 1/20 | 113 | MC | Building and Painting the Studio27 multimedia kit | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Tool Tips | 113 | MC | 4" disc sander; Variable-Speed power tool foot pedal; Micro-Mark Glue Applicators (sewing needle hoop) & Mini-Loop; Micro-Mark Gripster (pickle-tongs); Battery powered paint mixer; Fing'rs tri-grit polishing stick (good for alum & white-metal polishing); straightening warped resin bodies. | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Visit to Fred Cady's decal shop | 113 | MC | Tips for applying Cady decals. | Bill Coulter | ||||||||
May-June 2006 | 114 | MC | TF Blower w/blanket resin; & white metal supercharger pulleys/belt set pg6; NNL East 06; MPC Trikes contest & sketchpad; Reveiwed: Tamiya Peugeot 307WRC, Ferrari F40 Competizione 1993 Monte Shell, Ducati GP4, Yamaha YZR500, Raybrig NSX 2005 Super GT (new body Carto decals, metal chassis plate); DieCasts: GMP 1967 Shelby GT500 1/24, RSC 1968 ProStock Camaro | |||||||||
Chrysler Imperial model kit sources | 1959-63 | 1/25 | 114 | MC | Photos & discussion of built-ups | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Miller Lite Top Fuel Dragster | 2004? | 1/25 | 114 | MC | Progress photos - see also Fotki link; Similar to recent Kenny Collins buildup | David Thibodeau | ||||||
Sauber Petronas C24 Formula 1 Part III | 1/20 | 114 | MC | Building and Painting the Studio27 multimedia kit | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
July-06 | 115 | MC | R&MCofM 1962 Triumph Bonneville motorcycle (from AMT 63 Chevy P/U kit), diorama parts (surfing, SCUBA, Wally the Waxer, figures, logging tools, vices, guns & rifles, Ed Roth; VRM Cobra Daytona Coupe decals; MCW 65 AWB Barracuda drag resin transkit for HUG. | start 4th subscription | ||||||||
Richard Petty Barracuda Drag car | 1965 | 1/25 | 115 | MC | History & building hints; review MCW 65 AWB resin transkit for HUG with K-Dog Graphix decals. | Bill Coulter & Andy Kallen models | ||||||
White-Freightliner SD | 1970 | 1/25 | 115 | MC | Building Stevens International re-issue of an old AMT kit | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Porsche 993 | 1994 | 1/8 | 115 | MC | Rebuild a previous built kit to add a (www.modelautotechnik) transkit by Manfred Bruggemann. Reviews: AMT/Ertl 2005 Chrysler 300C "Rides"; Testors 2006 Dodge Charger | |||||||
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa LeMans Part 1 | 1959/60 | 1/24 | 115 | MC | Building Model Factory Hiro kit; car similar chassis as 1957/58 pontoon fendered versiuon; Detail the engine, chassis, suspension, brakes. | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Revell-Testors Contest Winners | 1965-66 | 115 | MC | 1930 Ford Phaeton and 1957 Chevrolet BelAir | Dennis Doty | |||||||
August-Sept 2006 Model Reviews | 116 | MC | CMC Maseratti Birdcage Moss/Gurney Spa 1960 1/18; Fine Ferrari 550 1/43; Yat Ming inaccurate 1965 Penske Grand Sport roadster 1/18; REVELL: 86 Monte Carlo, 69 Camaro Z28, 98 Firebird Ram Air, 35th Anniv Camaro SS 98-99; AMT/Ertl: Deora show car, 61 Ranchero., Ford GT90, 04 Pontiac GTO; Trumpeter 1978 Monte Carlo Landau Coupe. | |||||||||
Hudson Hornet U-Joints; Paint Rack | 116 | MC | HAWK Weird-Ohs; 1951-52 Hudson Hornet; 1/24 U-joints; build a wooden paint rack; Contest: white Enzo, GT350R, Dodge Tomahawk, | |||||||||
Corvette custom - Looking Back | 1965 | 1/8 | 116 | MC | Car Model August 1965 Article | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Camaro SketchPad | 1967 | 116 | MC | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Mr Gasket Mustang gasser | 1969 | 1/25 | 116 | MC | Ohio George Montgomery | Len Woodruff | ||||||
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa LeMans Part 2 | 1959/60 | 1/24 | 116 | MC | The Body; Resin + white metal body part problems resolution | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Camp Ground Club Diorama - Part 1 | 116 | MC | Camping theme - Hawiian Model Club | |||||||||
Scratch-builging Seminar: Getting Started | 116 | MC | Tools & Materials | Mike Lawrence | ||||||||
Then & Now | 1/25 | 116 | MC | Vintage Mag Articles | IRA DAHM | |||||||
October-06 | 117 | MC | Western Scale Classic 05 (Pro-Street Henry J winner); NNL Nationals #26; GMP Fairlane GT; Spark Jaguar XJ220; AUTOart 2006 Dodge Viper Competition; Brooklin 1958 Olds Fiesta wagon; CMC Ferrari 250GT SWB; Yat Ming 1941 Willys Coupe; | |||||||||
Model Reviews | 117 | MC | Straight Line Modelers Diorama Donated Car Models; Revell 1/12 Custom Choppers (Crusader Rigid & Aces Wild SofTail, still to come Bone Digger & Fireball ST; and & Torch & Gambler R); Trumpeter Amer LaFrance Fire Truck, 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; | |||||||||
Ford Galaxie Skyliner | 1961 | 1/25 | 117 | MC | Transplant the roof from a AMT 1960 Ford Skyliner onto a AMT 1961 two-door coupe; MCG '60 Ford Detail set optional | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Pontiac GTO Pro-Stock | 1972 | 1/25 | 117 | MC | Overhaulin' a previously built GTO | Mark D. Jones | ||||||
AJ Foyt USAC Short Track Camaro | 1978 | 1/25 | 117 | MC | Scratch-built chassis with Monogram 78 Camaro body; beaded aluminum with rolled padding door panels; see C-drive for larger photos | Randy Derr | ||||||
Peterbuilt 377 A/E (advanced engineering) | 1987 | 1/24 | 117 | MC | Italeri kit (re-issued by Revell) | |||||||
Hertz Subaru STi | 2004 | 1/24 | 117 | MC | Converted from Tamiya WRX STi; headlight & tailight detailing tips | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Chevrolet Coupe Part 2 | 1946-48 | 1/25 | 117 | MC | Kitbashing a Revell 39 Chevy and Galaxie Ltd 48 Aerosedan | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Americamn LaFrance Eagle Pumper | 1/25 | 117 | MC | Trumpeter's new kit build | Chris Mobley | |||||||
Camp Ground Club Diorama - Part 2 | 117 | MC | Camping theme - Hawiian Model Club | Chris Delfico and Rich Robertson | ||||||||
Make a Micro-Nut Driver | 117 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||||
Motorcycle Chopper Sketchpad | 1/12 | 117 | MC | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Revell Chopper | 1/12 | 117 | MC | Extended forks on Aces Wild, minor detailing | Dave Thibodeau | |||||||
November 2006 (rec'd 15Jan, 2007!) | 118 | MC | iHOBBY EXPO Chicago (Lindberg reissues-Dodge L-700 tilt cab, AMT/RC2 2007 Camaro: Rev 49 Merc, Cadillac STS, Charger, 06 Dodge Magnum SRT8; Kustom Kolor paint; 1/8 scale resin parts Ardun head&blower kit. | |||||||||
Blower Bentley 4.5 Liter | 1930 | 1/10 | 118 | MC | scratchbuilt metal | Francisco Pulido Luque | ||||||
Rayson-Craft Ski Drag Boat & Trailor | 1962 | 1/25 | 118 | MC | building a vintage AMT kit (Hall-Craft V-Drive, 390 Ford interceptor FE engine | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Peterbilt 359 Conventional | 1968 | 1/25 | 118 | MC | box stock build of an original California Hauler kit; (same as AMT/Ertl reissue Peterbilt 359 or Peterbilt Wrecker plus "Little Window" resin conversion cab from Spaulding Trading & Shipping.) | Phil Ahlborn | ||||||
Dodge Magnum SRT8 | 2006 | 1/25 | 118 | MC | kit review quick-look | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Chevrolet Coupe Part 3 | 1946-48 | 1/25 | 118 | MC | Kitbashing a Revell 39 Chevy and Galaxie Ltd 48 Aerosedan | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Camp Ground Club Diorama - Part 3 | 1/25 | 118 | MC | Camping theme - Hawiian Model Club | Chris Delfico and Rich Robertson | |||||||
Preparing plastic for paint primer | 118 | MC | plastic primer how-to | Alex Kustov | ||||||||
December-06 | 119 | MC | Crazy Modeler detail sets; Rat Rod inspiration centerspread; NNL pics: 55-56-57 Jaguar D-types, 05 Aston Martin DBR9, Chaparral Diorama, Aerotech, Double dragster digger,McLaren M6A, Jim Keeler. | |||||||||
Napp-Darrow 5-Ton Truck | 1924 | 1/25 | 119 | MC | prison-break gettaway vehicle fell thru a bridge | Bill Borgen | ||||||
Petty Plymouth Belvedere | 1961 | 1/25 | 119 | MC | pics of model built from a parts-box Fury built kit | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Plymouth Fury 2-dr hardtop, Plaza 2&4-dr Sedans & Fury convertible | 1961 | 1/25 | 119 | MC | Promolite 2000 Resin kits of Johan repops for 64 Dodge | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Dodge Magnum SRT8 | 2006 | 1/1 | 119 | MC | photos interior - exterior-engine | |||||||
Ford LN-800 Short Haul Truck | 1/1 | 119 | MC | photo ideas for AMT/Ertl Ford Short Hauler truck kit, around since 1971 | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Frenching headlights | 1/25 | 119 | MC | How-To | Darryl Gassaway | |||||||
Kit Collecting vs Building -A Look Back | 119 | MC | Lists of kits for sale from the past | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 119 | MC | AMT Li'L Yeller School Bus, Li'L Mixer | |||||||||
January-07 | 120 | MC | Jimmy Flintstone factory tour; | |||||||||
Chevrolet BelAir Custom Cruiser | 1953 | 1/24 | 120 | MC | Correcting the Monogram trunk & hood areas, | John Dell'Osa | ||||||
IROC Camaro | 1989 | 1/8 | 120 | MC | Monogram kit photos | |||||||
Pontiac GrandAm Pro Stock - Warren Johnson | 2003 | 1/25 | 120 | MC | Super-detailing a Revell Summit Pontiac PS using Slixx body, AMparts: ProTech, MCG, DM RB Motion, Machined Aluminum Specialties - outstanding work! | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
Dodge Charger | 2006 | 1/1 | 120 | MC | Comparing Testots and Lindbergs (same tooling) releases | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||
Baja Buggies photo spread | 1/25 | 120 | MC | VW Bugs and a Kubelwagen | Doug Rogers | |||||||
Customizing planning with computer printouts | 120 | MC | Sectioning, top chops, pancaking, wheel well revisions | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||||
Hot Wheels conversions | 1/87 | 120 | MC | Jack Mitchell | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 120 | MC | ||||||||||
Photographing Bi Rig Trucks | 120 | MC | photo tips for backdrops | |||||||||
Sketchpad - the New Dodge Charger | 120 | MC | Bo Zolland | |||||||||
Feb/Mar 2007 | 121 | MC | Annual Model Car Contest Issue - Sept 2005 thru November 2006 | |||||||||
Ferrari Enzo | 2004 | 1/24 | 121 | MC | p51 - TAMS 2006 Big Winner; 10 sheets CF decals. | Scott Bregi | ||||||
Hovering Corvette of the Future | 2063 | 1/12 | 121 | MC | p25 | |||||||
Cherry Bomb custom with Chopper | 1960s | 1/25 | 121 | MC | p50 | Dan Barton | ||||||
AJ Foyt USAC Short Track Camaro | 121 | MC | p54 - Atlanta Southern NNL Big Winner | Randy Derr | ||||||||
Apr-06 | 122 | MC | ProTech resin ignition components; GMP Shelby Wheel/tire sets; the DETAILER products and ProTech resin drag race parts in "What's New"; | |||||||||
Model Reviews | 122 | MC | AMT/Ertl "Tokyo Drift" Cars: 1967 Mustang, 1995 VeilSide Toyota Supra, 2006 Nissan 350Z, 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo, 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII | |||||||||
Pontiac GTO | 1965 | 1/25 | 122 | MC | Missing Link Resin body together with (bad) AMT 1965 Pontiac GTO donor kit; added Modelhaus Hurst-style wheels and R&MCofMaryland resin red-line tires. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Mustang convertible | 2006 | 1/25 | 122 | MC | extremely weathered convertible of future time (re-created 1985 SAE article by Dave Hill) | James Warkinton | ||||||
32 Ford Sedan / 1940 Willys Coupe Double Kit | 1/25 | 122 | MC | Kit #2532 history | Dennis Doty | |||||||
ASTON MARTIN DBR-9 | 122 | MC | NNL West 2007; Rennaisance kit p39 | Brendan Howden | ||||||||
Panoz LMP red | 122 | MC | LeMans Miniatures kit | Thomas Minamara | ||||||||
Psychodelic Paint | 122 | MC | swirl-a-delic method updated. | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Ricky Couch tribute | 122 | MC | p8 | |||||||||
NNL West 3Feb | 2007 | 122 | MC | Aston Martin DBR9 (Brendan Howden); JEGs 2005 ProMod Mustang (Wayne Stevens Jr); Datsun 510 (Brad Diemer); Belly Tank Lahester (Steve Travis); Panoz LMP (Thomas Minamara). | ||||||||
Dick Landy Drag cars | 1965-66 | 122 | MC | NNL West 2007 coverage p40 Two 65 Coronets plus 66 Dart; Ron Ramsay leved near Landy, got details correct. | Ron Ramsay | |||||||
V8 John Deere Lawn Tractor/Mower | 122 | MC | Larry Henley | |||||||||
May/June 2007 | 123 | MC | Arrowhead Aluminum wheels & tires parts; TearDrop Trailers; Oscar Koveleski interview; Dave's Hobby Shop in Freeport NY; Eldon Titus bio; , | |||||||||
Model Reviews | 123 | MC | Tamiya 2005 Enzo FXX; Lindberg/Model King Vintage Dirt Modifieds White Lightning & Kustom Koffin | |||||||||
Ford C-600 Truck and Stuart Model 107 Car Carrier Trailer | 1955 | 1/25 | 123 | MC | scratchbuilt car carrier trailer | John Witney | ||||||
Lamborghini Murcielago R-GT | 2004 | 1/25 | 123 | MC | Dave Thibodeau | |||||||
Aston Martin DBR-9 | 2005 | 1/43 | 123 | MC | building Provence Miniature Automobiles multi-media kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Corvette C6 | 2005 | 1/25 | 123 | MC | Revell kit built 3 different ways | |||||||
Lola T-70 | 1960s | 1/25 | 123 | MC | IMC Lola T-70 at NNL East 2007 | Gary Lawson | ||||||
Honda Civic Tuner Drag car | 123 | MC | scratchbuilt front wheel drive drag car at NNL East 2007 | Renato Silva | ||||||||
Ford Model T Custom | 1923 | 1/25 | 124 | MC | Scratchbuilt Brass Models | Jerry Cardinal | ||||||
Hilltop Motorcars Diorama | 1932 | 1/25 | 124 | MC | NNL East winner, full of 1932 Fords of all kinds - scratchbuilt | Joe Yuran | ||||||
Kurtis Kraft 500C Zink Special Indy Car #6 | 1955 | 1/24 | 124 | MC | Only Pink IndyCar driven by Bob Swiekert to win the race. Built from Monogram kits of 1956 & 1965. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Chevrolet Bel Aire | 1957 | 1/25 | 124 | MC | kit history | Steve wolf | ||||||
Ferrari Enzo FXX | 2006 | 1/24 | 124 | MC | Tamiya kit buildUp | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
GSL XXI | 2007 | 124 | MC | 39203 | ||||||||
Mack DM600 | 1970s | 1/25 | 124 | MC | Model King reissue of MPC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Jul-07 | 124 | MC | Scale Motorsports Shelby Cobra Daytona; | start 5th subscription | ||||||||
Caterham Super 7 | 124 | MC | GSL XXI Best of Show | Mark D. Jones | ||||||||
Heat Shields | 1/25 | 124 | MC | cigarette foil & white glue | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Model Reviews | 124 | MC | none | |||||||||
Sketchpad - Low Riders | 124 | MC | 1956 Lincoln R&R Resins; 1951 Buick Jimmy Flintstone; 1949 Mercury New Revell kit | Jairus Watson | ||||||||
Ford Five-Star Extra Cab Pickup "Sanford & Son" TV show truck | 1951 | 1/25 | 125 | MC | detailed info on 1948-52 Ford pickup trucks | |||||||
Mustang "Panel-Tang 2" | 2006 | 1/25 | 125 | MC | updated version of the Nov 1966 Model Car & Science original article by Don Culp | Randy Derr | ||||||
Aug/Sept 2007 | 125 | MC | Brazil's MrModel 21" wheel/tire/brakes kits - excellent detail (avail from DetailMaster); VGS Resin flathead FI unit; DetailMaster 1977 Chevette body kit, Optima battery | |||||||||
Clean Up panel lines | 125 | MC | HowTo | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||||
Diorama Basics - Pt 1 | 1/25 | 125 | MC | garage shop - base, block wall covering | Mike Napoleon | |||||||
Heavy Metal | 1/24 | 125 | MC | Stripping and Repainting diecast models | Bill Coulter & Tom Miller | |||||||
Mid-Atlantic NNL - MAMA show May 2007 | 125 | MC | Best of winner Jeff Sauber 1953 Buick | |||||||||
Model Photo Tips | 125 | MC | Doug Whyte | |||||||||
Model Reviews | 125 | MC | AMT/Ertl 34 Ford 5-window coupe #38405, 32 Ford "Vicky", 29 Ford Woody/Pickup | |||||||||
Model trucks | 1/1 | 125 | MC | reference photos - axles, 5th wheel, tanker, battery box/step, | ||||||||
Photo Booth | 125 | MC | foam board & flouresent lights | Alex Kustov | ||||||||
Ford T Phaeton | 1927 | 126 | MC | LookinBack on AMT 1927 Ford T Phaeton & (Tex Smith's) XR-6 Double Kit | Dennis Doty | |||||||
Mercury Custom Coupe | 1949 | 1/25 | 126 | MC | Revell new kit - full review | Sam Tate | ||||||
New Volkswagon Beetle | 2002 | 1/25 | 126 | MC | Buildup of the Tamiya curbside kit | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Stacy Compton Pontiac "Black Pearl" - Pepsi 400 | 2003 | 1/25 | 126 | MC | Superdetailed NASCAR racer with Pirates of the Carribean paint scheme with decals by Clay Kemp-Machine Works Indy; see also Model Cars Forum; built from Rev-Mono 2003 Monte Carlo Nascar Stock Car kit; aftermarket parts include: ProTech, Model Car Garage, Detail Master, RB Motion; | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
Harley-Davidson FXDC dyna Glide Super Sport | 2007 | 1/25 | 126 | MC | Building Late model Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in 1/25 Scale; Accessory bike in Rev-Mono 2000 Ford F150 H-D Pickup kit #85-7685; used to build a 2007 version stock AND custom; | Tim Boyd | ||||||
IPMS Nationals, Anaheim CA | 2007 | 126 | MC | Andy Kellock's AM McLaren 8B body panels; Richard Engar's Li'l Coffin; Robert Jacobson's Jag XJR-9LM detail; | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 126 | MC | BHP Jag TransAm transkit; MCW 64 Chevy II Fastback longnose FC Resin (Bill Thomas RaceCars); Revell: 66 Pontiac GTO #2873, 70 Buick GSX #2079, 70 Ford Torino Cobra #2018, 67 Dodge Coronet #2017, 93 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra #2025, 69 Baldwin-Motion Camaro #2061, 69 Pontiac GTO Judge #2072, 70 Pontiac Firebird TA #2026; Jimmy Flintstone 1/25 Resin bodies (49 Mercury Coupe 4" chop, Bantam coupe, 51 Buick chop, 34 Ford Bonneville racer, 25 Ford Tall-T, 32 Ford Vicky, 36 Ford Flat-Back, 34 Ford Pickup cab) | |||||||||
Motorcycles Availability Review | 126 | MC | Sidebar article: Revell 1963 Triumph Show Cycle (also in Triumph/BSA "Grease II" kit) & 1963 Harley Custom (also in Honda/Harley "Grease II" kit); MPC Honda Chopper (MPC 1979&80 Chevy Monte Carlo kits); Mono Tom Daniel "Cherry Bomb"; AMT 1962/63 Triumph Bonneville (AMT complete kit in 1963 Chevrolet Apache pickup kit - in stock, custom & Bonneville bike versions); MPC 1972 Tiki-Trike (re-issued 2005 by Retro Hobbies) | |||||||||
Oct 2007 (issue rec'd ~ Dec 7, 2007) | 126 | MC | Minichamps Audi R10 TDI promo 1/43; IXO 1956 LeMans D-Type Jaguar; AUTOart 2005 Ford GT "LeMans Spec II" 1/18 | issue rec'd ~ Dec 7 | ||||||||
Peterbilt 378 sleeper | 1/25 | 126 | MC | correcting an Italeria supplied sleeper | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Plymouth Belvedere Bonneville racer "Suddenly its 1960" | 1957 | 1/25 | 127 | MC | Backdate a AMT 1958 Belveder kit, Modelhaus grille, vintage AMT 53 Ford Pickup Desoto Hemi, clone photos | Carl Rees | ||||||
Marlboro Penske PC-20 Rick Mears Indy winner | 1991 | 1/43 | 127 | MC | Formula Models detailed kit ~$70 build | Wayne E. Moyer | ||||||
Bugatti Model Exhibit in Canandaiga, NY | 127 | MC | ||||||||||
Chevy Yankee Challenge Baja Racer | 1/25 | 127 | MC | Kit-bash & scratchbuilt Baja buggy and VW Baja Bug | Mark Hadley | |||||||
Diorama Basics - Pt 2 | 1/25 | 127 | MC | garage shop - floor, doors, windows, electric outlets, general dust&dirt grime | Mike Napoleon | |||||||
iHobby Expo Oct 2007 | 127 | MC | Revell, Lindberg/Hawk, Accurate Miniatures, Stevens International/Trumpeter, Airfix, Italeri only remaining companies. | |||||||||
Kustom Kemps of America 27th Annual Leadsled & custom car show July 2007 | 1/25 | 127 | MC | Nice customs - Best of Show Bruce Owens 2003 GSL winner | ||||||||
Model Reviews | 127 | MC | Revell Aerovette #2067, 91 Pontiac Firebird #2068, HotWheels 57 Chev Bel Air #1946, HotWheels Corvette Coupe #1947, Sting Ray III #0851, Ferrari 308 GTB (RevGermany) #07316, 69 Ford Talladega #2080; Fuji,mi Amemiya MU RX-8 ENKEI by Greddy #18868. | |||||||||
Nov 2007 - rec'd 20 Dec, 2007 | 127 | MC | Testors One-Coat Lacquer system review | |||||||||
Ski/Drag Boat & Watercraft Kit History | 1/25 | 127 | MC | approx release dates: AMT 59 ChrisCraft, 63 ReysonCraft V-drive, 68 Hull Raiser, 64 Westcraft one-person; Revell 63 Go&Show Drag Boat, 71 Hemi-Hydro, 82 Datsun 4X4 w/Wetbikes, 90 Yamaha F1 team, 91 ElCamino or Ramcharger pu w/Ranger Comanche Bass Boat, 99 & 02 Silverado w/Waverider & figure; Testors 79 Unlimited Hydroplane. | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Ford Sedan Street Rod | 1932 | 1/25 | 128 | MC | Detailed buildup & Review of newest Revell 32 Ford kit; five building tricks/tips on improving Rev-Mono deuce kits | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Mercury buildups | 1949 | 1/25 | 128 | MC | three variations of the new Revell kit | Gregory Hansel | ||||||
Super II Chevy II Nova Fastback | 1964 | 1/25 | 128 | MC | Bill Thomas' stretched fastback Chevy II drag car; Body from Dave Dodge of Model Car World on a Rat Packer donor kit. | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
Chaparral 2H | 1969 | 1/43 | 128 | MC | the weird one; lots of detail added | Wayne E. Moyer | ||||||
December-07 | 128 | MC | Lindberg Tall-T, Dodge L-700 & 1940 Ford Coupe, 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee, Dodge Rammunition and Ramminator monster trucks; Italeri Land Rover; Modified Stocker/AMT 1953 Ford Pickup (has all extra bits) w/4 wheel trailer; AMT Autocar A64B tractor; Tamiya Fairlady Z version NISMO (based on recent 350Z); Danbury Mint 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee; Cirtrack Racecars/MPC Switchers 1932 Ford Sedan/Phaeton. 1949 Mercury sketchpad | |||||||||
AMT Trophy Series Collector Cards | 1/25 | 128 | MC | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Model Photo Tips | 1/25 | 128 | MC | details of his mag setup; also using cheap adjustable digital cameras - a Canon IS3 | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Mercury aftermarket parts | 1949 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | R&MCM parts to enhance the Rev 49 Merc | |||||||
Sectioning a '50 Ford | 1950 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | Darryl Gassaway | |||||||
Last AMT double kit | 1965 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | Wilhelm's Wild Dream and King T and their decendants (Night Crawler, Fire Truck, Outkast, Paddy Wagon from King T; Ice Cream Truck, Street Beast from Wild Dream | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Dodge Dart Swinger | 1970 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | Detailed buildup/review of Scale Coachwork Dart body kit, plus Revell 68 Dart and AMT 71 Demon kits | Mike Dowd | ||||||
Tommy Ivo Streamliner RE Dragster | 1971 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | combining glue-bombs from eBay, AMT sand dragon kit (same chassis/suspension as IVO kit) and replacement decals from eBay seller "fiber_glass_trends" | Tim Boyd | ||||||
C6 Corvette Convertible | 2005 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | combine parts from full detail coupe and snap-kit convertible. | Ismail Gonzalez | ||||||
Daytona Charger Pro-Street wheelwells | 1980s | 1/25 | 129 | MC | copy the Grumpy's Toy Vega wheel arches onto a late model MPC Charger body and adding a lip surround | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
January-08 | 1/25 | 129 | MC | Model King/AMT 1969 Camaro Funny Car; Revell Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Scale Hardware bolts&rivets | ||||||||
Ferrari 275 GTB/2 short nose | 1/24 | 129 | MC | restoration of a (poor) EX Models multi-media kit | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Short Track Racers of JR Burggren | 1/25 | 129 | MC | highly detailed Sprint cars and Super Stock 37 Chevy Modified, 67 Mustang Fastback, Monte Carlo, IMCA Rick Stout Modified cars | JR "Junior" Burggren | |||||||
White Freightliner COE Fleet tractor | 1/25 | 129 | MC | Lance Gregory | ||||||||
Anthony Rios Models | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | ScCal's Modelling Menace | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||
Classic Plastic Lawrence, Mass | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | Christine Pro-Mod Del Paone; Chaparral 2D John Cole; | |||||||
Feb/Mar 2008 - Contest Issue, all in 2007 | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | PACM Sitdown; MASSCAR; St Joseph's Pony Express NNL; Hobby Company Show; Pegassus Hobby Shop Show; LIARS Show; Southern NNL | |||||||
First Annual Arizona NNL - Phoenix | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 67 STP Indy turbine (Jorgenson kit) & Cadillac LMP Bernie Kankiewicz | |||||||
Good-Guys Mid-West Nats - Kansas City, Ks | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | VW Bug Funny Car Jose Delgado Jimenez; | |||||||
Heartland Nationals - Kansas City, Missouri | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | VW Bug Funny Car Jose Delgado Jimenez; Ferrari 250 TR w/ tissue tarp Terry Love | |||||||
Mid-America Summer Nationals - Iowa | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 70 Plymouth Petty NASCAR Jaryn Ringler; Shirley Muldowney FC Dwayne Bressem (Model Car List); | |||||||
Model Car Sunday - Seattle Washington | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 32 Ford Best of Show by legally blind Bruce Stallard!; 1/12 Ferrari 312T & 312 T2 & 1/8 Ferrari Boxer engine Fred Fritz; Modified Lil Coffin Steve Hilby; 29 Ford Monogram "Blue Beetle" restoration John Bissinger | |||||||
TAMS 2007 - Norfolk, Va | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 1/24 Corvai Engine Andy Behrens; 70 Plymouth Superbird #40 Chuck Satterwhite | |||||||
Texas Showdown - Irving, Texas | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 66 Chevelle flamed Len Woodruff; Austin Healey Charles Feuerbourn; | |||||||
Toledo NNL | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | 69 Dodge Daytona #88 Mark Batson; 49 Hirohata Merc Tom Nungester; Audi R10 Jim Drew; 2003 Greg Anderson Grand Am PS Clay Kemp | |||||||
Western Scale Classic - Fullerton, California | 2007 | 1/25 | 130 | MC | Pro-Mod Henry J Drew Martin; Fiat Topolino Altered Drew Miller; Don Garlits Dart 2 John Teresi; | |||||||
Mack Bulldog trucks | 1927 | 1/25 | 131 | MC | enthusiast group ATEAM build the life of a truck 1927 - present day; good weathering techniques | Charles Rowley | ||||||
Prock & Howell Willys | 1933 | 1/25 | 131 | MC | mostly scratch-built; featured in December 1968 Car Craft magazine | Steve Perry | ||||||
Chevy Fleetline Top Chop | 1951 | 1/25 | 131 | MC | AMT kit body | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||
NASCAR Laguna curb side | 1970s | 1/25 | 131 | MC | Lenny Pond #54 Pepsi car and Cale Yarborough's 1975 #11 Holley Farms car | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
Porsche Carrera GT | 2006? | 1/24 | 131 | MC | Tamiya kit with Scale Motorsport's upgrade kit | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
April-08 | 131 | MC | Revell 1955 Chevy Bel Air Hardtop, 1930 Ford Woody Street Rod, 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda, Camaro Concept 2009 Car. Contests: NNL West 2008 (Garlits Dart 2; HRM Cheetah | |||||||||
Diorama Basics 3 | 1/25 | 131 | MC | shelving units; workbench; storage boxes; tools; odds N ends; Photo Reducing on a computer | Mike Napoleon | |||||||
What is happening at AMT | 1/25 | 131 | MC | Auto World - Round 2 will produce & market AMT, MPC & Polar Lights kits and Diecast. | ||||||||
Volkswagon Beetle | 1966 | 1/25 | 132 | MC | mid-engine from 1967 Porsche 911R; Boxster chassis | Gary Kulchok | ||||||
Ferrari 250 GTO (part 1) | 1/24 | 132 | MC | Model Factory Hiro kit #4399GT; brass doors & trunk lid; operating wheel knock-offs | Alex Kustov | |||||||
May/June 2008 - Renewal sent 6MAY2008- says "EXP. MAY '08 ISSUE"; mailing label said "05/08 expiry" | 132 | MC | Hasegawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa; Revell 1970 Mustang Mach 1, Audi R8, Volkswagon Golf R32, Subaru WRX STi, 1958 Chevy Impala lowrider ; Jada 2007 Shelby GT500. Contests: NNL East 2008 (66 Bug best of show, Enzo, 49 Mercs, another HRM Cheetah, Ferrari F40 Engine | |||||||||
Hirohata Mercury | 1949 | 1/25 | 133 | MC | scratchbuilding from AMT kit | Stan Pinho | ||||||
Chevy Nova SS | 1969 | 1/25 | 133 | MC | Detailed build review of new Revell kit; comparo with old AMT kit. | |||||||
Restoring a Pressed Steel Toy pickup | 1940s | 1/25 | 133 | MC | Convert an aging tandem axle dump truck toy | Morgan Barclay | ||||||
July-08 | 1/25 | 133 | MC | ModelMartin Cad-Attack FC body (aardvarkmodels.com); Hasegawa Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa detail sets; Revell 1969 Nova SS; AMT Competition Parts Pack engines (T-body, Allison, 421, 283, 392, Corvair 145); Fujimi Toyota TE278 Levin (Corolla), RX-7 RE Amemiya FD35 tuner; CMC 1955 Mercedes 300SLR. Contests: Cactus Classic 2007; Ferrari Expo 2008 | start 6th subscription | |||||||
Chopper Motorcycle forks | 1/12 | 133 | MC | Better forks for better bikes | Evan Jones | |||||||
Ferrari 250 GTO (part 2) | 1/24 | 133 | MC | Model Factory Hiro kit #4399GT; seatbelts; interior and final assembly | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Ric Hicks - Pegasus | 1/25 | 133 | MC | aug 1947 - Dec 2007; Grapes of Wrath 53 Chevy and Cranberry 63 Impala | ||||||||
Mercury 60th Anniversary | 1949 | 1/25 | 134 | MC | short story | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Buick Limited 225 | 1958 | 1/25 | 134 | MC | Chrome Clad Colossus; adding curved side trim and bare metal foil; machining plastic wheels in lathe | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe | 1964 | 1/25 | 134 | MC | Scale Motorsport curbside kit | David Thibodeau | ||||||
Mustang Mach 1 / Boss 302 | 1970 | 1/24 | 134 | MC | Revell kit review and car detail info | Sam Tate | ||||||
2008 Rod & Custom model show, Kansas | 134 | MC | ||||||||||
Aug/Sep 2008 | 134 | MC | MG Automodelli Ferrari 166 MM Berlinetta; Modelhaus 1967 Mercury Cougar; Scale Coachworks FIA Cobra; Drag City Castings 1965 Chevelle teardrop hood; Fischer pattern Ferrari 312P Spyder; SSB Resins FDNY Ford E-450 Ambulance; Lindberg 1925 Ford 5 window Tall T; Fujimi Lexus LS600hL curbside; Aoshima Toyota Harrier 350G (Lexus RX); | |||||||||
Drag Chutes | 134 | MC | Scratchbuilding cloth covered drag parachutes, with tether details | Raul Perez | ||||||||
Fifth wheel tri-axle car trailer | 1/25 | 134 | MC | combine two AMT dual-axle trailers. | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Paint Strippers | 134 | MC | 91% Isopropyl Alcohol; CSC; Easy-Off (yellow can, NOT lemon); brake fluid; EasyLiftOff (ELO). | |||||||||
Peterbilt 378 | 1/25 | 134 | MC | Italeri kit review; info and aftermarket conversion parts | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Photo Tips 3 | 134 | MC | Using Aperture Priority | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Olsonite Eagle Indy 500 - Dan Gurney | 1968 | 1/25 | 135 | MC | scratchbuilt details for the old MPC kit - add Fred Cady decals. | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Chevrolet Nova | 1969 | 1/25 | 135 | MC | winter beater extensively weathered finish techniques | Virgil Suarez | ||||||
October-08 | 1/25 | 135 | MC | Danbury Mint "California Kid" 34 Ford; M-R Hiro Porsche 550 "James Dean" resin; Calofornia Model Works Belly Tank Lakester resin; Italeri Mecedes Benz 540K, Rolls-Royce Phantom II, Bugatti Royal Coupe Napoleon; Ixo Audi R10-TDI 1/43; AUTOart Aston Martin DBR9 LeMans 2007 1/18, | ||||||||
Contests | 1/25 | 135 | MC | 5th Annual Carribean Scale Auto Expo Nov 2007 | ||||||||
Diorama Landscaping 101 | 1/25 | 135 | MC | grass, trees, leaves ground cover, winter snow | ||||||||
Ferrari F50 twins | 1/25 | 135 | MC | pair of Tamiya kits expertly built | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Kawasaki ZX-RR Ninja Power | 1/12 | 135 | MC | detailing the fine Tamiya kit | David Thibodeau | |||||||
Scratchbuild a custom Peterbilt hood | 1/25 | 135 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Chevy Bel-Aire | 1955 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Properly Open and Hinge doors on AMTs 55 Chevy | Bill Geary "Mr Obsessive" | ||||||
VW Bug dune buggy Meyers Manx | 1968 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Building AMTs original Don Emmonds & BAJA (Vic Wilson/Ted Mangels) VW Bug dune buggy | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Chevy Laguna | 1975 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Sketchpad - Harry Pristovnik | |||||||
Bentley Speed 8 - Le Mans winner | 2003 | 1/43 | 136 | MC | IXO review p59 - very good! | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Corvette Z06 | 2005 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | BuildUp review of Revell's new coupe | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
iHOBBY EXPO 2008 | 2008 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | First show for Round 2/AMT/Auto World/Tom Lowe (TV Tommy Ivo TF; Double Dragster & 1925 Model T 2n1) | |||||||
NASCAR Tire details | 2008 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Detailing tires tips - the right way | David Thibodeau | ||||||
Toledo NNL | 2008 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | ||||||||
NASCAR Tire details | 1980s | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Detailing tires tips - the right way | David Thibodeau | ||||||
November-08 | 1/25 | 136 | MC | Revell 69 Camaro Z28 RS hot wheels snap, 2005 Corvette Z06; JADA 2006 Camaro Concept; AMT (SI) Ford Model T Police Car; | ||||||||
Garret steam traction engine | 1919 | 1/16 | 137 | MC | Steam Power history and Adding detail to an ENTEX kit | Bill Borgen | ||||||
Volare Road Runner | 1977 | 1/25 | 137 | MC | Restoration of a (MPC?) Super Pac kit he previously built at age 12, using AMT 71 Duster donar, wheels AMT 70 Chevelle, tires MPC BFG Radial T/A, Keith Marks decals, and re-chromed parts. | Steve Milberry | ||||||
Southern National NNL - Smyrna, GA | 2008 | 1/25 | 137 | MC | Rat Trap AA/FA | |||||||
December-08 | 1/25 | 137 | MC | Xuron sprue cutters p5; MCW 56 Pontiac 860 sedan full kit; MPC 1932 Gangbusters Chevrolet Panel or Cabriolet; Bob Paeth remembered; Revell 06 Shelby GT-H Mustang, 07 Shelby GT500 Mustang; Fujimi Nissan GT-R; Auto-Art 56 Jaguar XK-SS "Steve McQueen" p57; IXO 2007 Aston Martin DBR9 LeMans p 58. | ||||||||
Ferrari Challenge Stradale (CS) pt 1 | 1/25 | 137 | MC | converted from Tamiya 360 Modena using MSM Creation transkit (yuck), Renaissance 360N-GT parts, Acu-Stion PE kit and scratchbuilding. | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Ferrari Challenge Stradale (CS) pt 2 | 1/25 | 137 | MC | converted from Tamiya 360 Modena using MSM Creation transkit (yuck), Renaissance 360N-GT parts, Acu-Stion PE kit and scratchbuilding. Interior, wheels/brakes; engine subassemblies | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Ford Falcon A/FX Daddy Warbucks | 1965 | 1/25 | 138 | MC | Oct 65 Super Stock mag pics from Kevin Ellis straightlinemodeler.org; variations of Falcons; figures; Xmas tree | Bill Coulter | ||||||
IMSA Corvette GTP | 1986 | 1/25 | 138 | MC | Quick Skins Resin (Lola Chevrolet effort, based on upgraded Lola T600 (T610) chasis | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Dodge L-700 tilt cab truck | 1966-70 | 1/25 | 138 | MC | Recreation of the Car Model Sept 1969 "Tale of Two Trucks" build of the IMC / later Testors kit | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
January-09 | 1/25 | 138 | MC | Aoshima Toyota JZZ30 Soarer (1991 Lexus SC400); Revell 1963 Corvette snap; AMT 51 Chevy Bel Air convertible; CMC 1961 Ferrari 156 diecast; AUOTart Penske Porsche ALMS RS Spider; RESINS: Shawn Carpenter 55 Chevy Townsman Nomad, Mason City Miniatures 55 Chevy 4-door, Hendrix Manuf 1956 Ford Mainline Business Coupe & Customline 2-door sedan; | ||||||||
Bomber seats for rat rods | 1/25 | 138 | MC | |||||||||
Ferrari FXX Carbon Fiber | 1/25 | 138 | MC | How to apply carbon fiber decals and Scale Motorsports FXX Super Kit to the Tamiya FXX | David Thibodeau | |||||||
Peterbilt 376 | 1/25 | 138 | MC | Scratchbuild heavy-duty frame rails for trucks | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
A&S Model Car Show, Merced, Calif | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Best in the West Las Vegas | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Cactus Classic, Victorville, Calif | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Desert Scale Classic, Glendale, Arizona | 1/25 | 139 | MC | Snoopy Jaguar XE FC | ||||||||
Drastic Plastics, Omaha, Nebraska | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Eagles Lodge, Overland Park, Kansas | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Feb/Mar 2009 CONTEST ISSUE - all 2008: | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
George Barris Back to the 50's | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Gold Coast Modelrama, Oxnard, Calif | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
GoodGuys Midwest Nationals, Kansas City, Ks | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Keystone Cards Model Car Concourse, Watkins Glenn, NY | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Mid America Summer Nationals, Council Bluffs, Iowa | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
NNL North, Bloomington, Minnesota | 1/25 | 139 | MC | 2005 Dodge Stratus FC detailed by Steve Cote | ||||||||
SoCal NNL | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
TAMS, Norfolk, Virginia | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Texas Showdown, Houston Tx | 1/25 | 139 | MC | |||||||||
Camaro Sunoco Retro | 2007 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | Backdate the new Revell Snap Camaro Concept to Penske Sunoco; new paint "Scalefinishes" has Penske Sunoco Blue & Sunoco Yellow; Perrys Resins Minilite wheels & resin Tires; scratchbuilt brass rollcage | |||||||
Carribean Scale Auto Contest, Puerto Rico | 2008 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | ||||||||
Dodge Challenger SRT8 | 2008 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | review of AMTs new promo curbside | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962-3 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | Detailed review of the Revell-Germany kit | David Thibodeau | ||||||
April-09 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | Aeoshima Vertex FD3S RX-7; Revell 2008 Shelby GT500KR; AMT 1960 Ford Starliner 2 in 1 Deluxe Kit, 1/32 scale "All Stars" kits Indy 500 Winner, 1932 Ford, 1940 Ford, 1963 Corvette, 1965 Mustang 1/18 scale, 1961 Ranchero, 1960 Thunderbird, 1963 Avanti; GMP 1969 Mr Gasket Mustang red AA/GS; MiniChamps 1/43 2008 Porsche RS Spyder Promo; RESINS: Scale Motorsport FXX Superdetail Kit; Bandit Resins 1970 Ford Mustang Grand coupe; Modelhaus 1959 Plymouth upgrade parts for Johan kit | ||||||||
Brake Ducts | 1/25 | 140 | MC | Scratchbuiold flexible brake cooling ducts | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Ferrari Challenge Stradale (CS) pt 3 | 1/25 | 140 | MC | converted from Tamiya 360 Modena using MSM Creation transkit (yuck), Renaissance 360N-GT parts, Acu-Stion PE kit and scratchbuilding. Final assembly; sliding panel side windows; polishing and little details like headlites, lenses, WW wipers, headliner etc | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Peterbuilt 359 | 1/1 | 140 | MC | detail photos custom engine, frame sleeve for mounting heavy winches etc; air dryer, remote lube, end of frame glad-hands, beacon mount bracket, loading ramps | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan Black Widow | 1957 | 1/25 | 141 | MC | "New milleniuum" Revell 1957 Chevrolet kit build review; BW info sources; interior & engine details; 6-lug wheels | Len Carsner & Bill Coulter | ||||||
AMT Double Kits Alpine A210/Gordini R8 | 1970 | 1/25 | 141 | MC | kits made by Heller, packaged & distributed by AMT in 1970. | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Ferrari FXX Carbon Fiber | 2008 | 1/25 | 141 | MC | using Scale Motorsport Super Detail kit; Ferrari 60th Anniversary; Jean Todt's Ride?? | David Thibodeau | ||||||
Marion Steam Shovel | 1919-26 | 1/25 | 141 | MC | scratchbuilt; with lowboy trailer | Jeffrey S Harper | ||||||
Aluminum full wheel covers | 1/25 | 141 | MC | made from pop can bottoms | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Article writer's guide | 1/25 | 141 | MC | |||||||||
CONTESTS | 1/25 | 141 | MC | NNL West 2009 7 March 2009; | ||||||||
May-Jun 2009 | 1/25 | 141 | MC | Trumpeter GT40 Mk II 1/12; Spark Models resin kit 1970 Porsche 917L; MPC-AW 1970 Dodge Coronet Super Bee (AMT 1990s); Aoshima 1983 Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86; Revell 2008 Bullitt Mustang | ||||||||
Peterbuilt Factory Display | 1/25 | 141 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Corvette C6R Petit LeMans | 2006 | 1/25 | 142 | MC | Correcting the Revell Showcar to represent 2006 race car - see MCM Forum article also | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Impala #88 National Guard-AMP NASCAR | 2008 | 1/25 | 142 | MC | detail a die cast Dale Earnhardt Jr NASCAR | Jay Savarese | ||||||
CONTESTS | 2009 | 1/25 | 142 | MC | NNL East 2009 (Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa); | |||||||
Retro Style Corvette "RetroVette" | 2009 | 1/25 | 142 | MC | Combines a 1969 with 2006 C6 Corvette plus 1963 split-window; real leather seats. | Dave Susan | ||||||
History of 1/43 John Day white metal kits | 1971-80 | 1/43 | 142 | MC | first widely-distributed mass-produced white metal kits in 1/43 scale; mostly inaccurate, but inexpensive, even today; John quit in 1980 over trade losses, and passed away 2006. | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
July-09 | 1/25 | 142 | MC | Hasegawa 1/20 Ferrari 312T2PE detail set; ProTech valve stems; Kitchen Table Resins Pontiac straight 8 engine; Flashpoint Mototrsports new resin FC& ProMod bodies; Revell 1969 Camaro Z/28 SS snap, 1964 Ford Fairlane street machine 2'n1; MPC 1980 Chevy Monte Carlo Class Action; Midlantic Models 1960 Maserati Birdcage streamliner. | start 7th subscription | |||||||
Li'l Camino custom sketch pad | 1/25 | 142 | MC | modification suggestion to the Li'l Coffin | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Semi-truck gas tanks | 1/25 | 142 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Chevrolet - NHRA Junior Stock Eliminator | 1957 | 1/25 | 143 | MC | Building the shoeboix within the rules. | |||||||
Pescarolo C60-Judd | 2006 | 1/25 | 143 | MC | Review of the Lemans Miniatures resin kit (pre-painted or unpainted available) | Mike Siegman | ||||||
CONTESTS | 2009 | 1/25 | 143 | MC | GSLXXII Apr30-May3, 2009 (Randy Derr's AJ Foyt ASA Camaro 1/12; Steve Perry's double engine dragster; L'il Coffin; Belly Tanker | |||||||
Aug/Sep 2009 | 143 | MC | Revell '32 Ford Five-Window Coupe, 1968 Mustang GT 2'n1, 1969 Chevy Nova Yenko; Scalekraft 1929 Irving-Napier Golden Arrow; MPC Paddy Wagon snap; Revell/AMT 1956 Buick Century (1/32); Bizarre 1/43 1965 Goldenrod LSR car; AUTOart 1971 Martini Porshe 917K | |||||||||
Model T Ugly Hot Rod | 1/8 | 143 | MC | Al Ragsdale | ||||||||
Photo Backdrop | 1/25 | 143 | MC | Ken Kitchen | ||||||||
remove tire mold seam | 1/25 | 143 | MC | bolt tool for grinding tire treads | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Resin Casting Basics | 1/25 | 143 | MC | Alumilite methods & supplies | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Revell Funny Car Ride Height Fix | 1/25 | 143 | MC | B&W version of internet how-to | Wayne Stevens Jr | |||||||
TWH Collectibles emergency vehicles | 1/50 | 143 | MC | highly detailed diecast reproductions ($190-$200). Oshkosh Striker 3000 airport crash rig; Pierce Quantum; Seagrave TDA (Tractor-Drawn Aerial); Pierce Velocity HAL & PUC. | ||||||||
Ford Galaxie | 1963 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | detailing the AMT Buyers Choice or Millenium kit; friendly buildoff challenge | Dennis Ezmerlian & Rod Maskiw | ||||||
Ford Galaxie | 1964 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | detailing the AMT promo-style kit; friendly buildoff challenge; opening trunk; scratchbuild car jack & tire iron; battery detailing | Dennis Ezmerlian & Rod Maskiw | ||||||
Swamp Rat XXX Garlits | 1986 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | building & detailing the Revell kit for presentation to Don Garlits at his museum | Dave Thibodeau | ||||||
Dodge Challenger R/T | 2008 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | building impression of AMT kit; comparison with new Revell Challenger kit; wheels comparo; use of Black Sharpie and silver Pilot markers; adding Pegasus 1093 disk brakes | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Dodge Challenger SRT8 | 2009 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | building impression of Revell kit; comparison with two new AMT Challenger kits | Len Carsner | ||||||
Dodge Challenger SRT8 | 2009 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | building impression of AMT kit; comparison with new Revell Challenger kit; pic of Dale Bartley Rod Shop tribute version. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
October-09 | 1/25 | 144 | MC | AMT 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T; Revell 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T or 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A, Mercedes-Benz 190SL Roadster; Trumpeter Ford GT40 MkII first impressions; MPC 1949 Mercury Police Car, GREX Airbrushes; Scale Hardware nutdrivers; Max Effort Models turned aluminum fuel fillers pg6; Aardvark 1960 Maserati Type 61 Birdcage | ||||||||
Book Review - Dean Jeffries | 1/25 | 144 | MC | Dennis Doty | ||||||||
Foiling a truck radiator surround/ grille crown | 1/25 | 144 | MC | how to bare metal foil curved objects | ||||||||
Model Cars 10th Anniversary celebration | 1/25 | 144 | MC | first issue #58?? | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Precision Miniatures - History | 1/43 | 144 | MC | IMRA & Precision Miniatures Company history & complete kit listing | Wayne Moyer | |||||||
sketchpad - Beverly Hillbillies truck | 1/25 | 144 | MC | modern version built from 1994 Dodge Ram 1500. | Brad Leisure | |||||||
USA Fire Apparatus kits review | 1/25 | 144 | MC | Rob Hade | ||||||||
Hirohata Mercury custom | 1949 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | Progress since July 2008 issue #133; Stan visits real car; 1:1 Detail shots. | Stan Pinho | ||||||
Ford 300 two-door post sedan | 1959 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | How to build a 1950's style custom: flipper hubcaps, lakespipes, exhaust trumpets, Gibson Les Paul electric guitar & amp. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ford model kits summary | 1959 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | 1959 Galaxie born from a '58 thunderbird roof on a full-size Failane. 1959 Ford's built by many modellers around the world, using plastic and resin parts. Summary of plastic kits, promo/friction models, diecasts and HO scale | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Porshe Boxster | 2000 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | Budget build of a Revell snap kit | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Dodge Stratus Matco Tools Whit Bazemore FC | 2005 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | Superdetailing a modern Funny Car | David Thibodeau | ||||||
Contest - Lower Left Coast NNL-Aug 2009 | 2009 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | Dyno Don Pinto slot car; Durachrome Bug; Lil Coffin; 62 Pontiac SD421; Hasegawa Testa Rossa; Fiat Altered, Audi R10 TDI | |||||||
Parts Pack Altered | 1960s | 1/25 | 145 | MC | recreate the Revell Double car kit altered from parts packs and re-issued kits | Tim Boyd | ||||||
November-09 | 1/25 | 145 | MC | TDR Innovations 1-8 scale Offy Engine kit & 9" rear axle; Monogram Bathtub Buggy, 1930 Ford Coupe; Tamiya 2009 Nissan 370Z; Aoshima Nissan GT-R LH drive w/Engine; Fujimi Ferrari F430 Scuderia; Lindberg 1967 Oldsmobile 442; Revell 1-8 scale Big Tub; MotorMax 1-18 diecast American Graffiti Milner's 32 Ford Coupe; Marsh 1969-70 Ford (GT40 Mk IV derivative) G7A CanAm; AMT Fruehauf Flatbed Trailer | ||||||||
Kit windsheilds & glass | 1/25 | 145 | MC | how to make kit clear glass better | Bill Geary "Mr Obsessive" | |||||||
Lil Rocket 88 Oldsmobile Hot Rod | 1/25 | 145 | MC | Build a '60s style hiot rod from the Beverly Hillbillies TV show truck | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Western Star Day-Cab truck | 1/25 | 145 | MC | needs a new cab back panel | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
5-window Little Deuce Coupe East Coast Style | 1932 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | 1950's east coast style hot rod; heavily channelled stock-height body; Cadillac engine; steel wheels; wide whitewalls; sectioned interior | Drew Hierwarter | ||||||
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | 1958 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | Highly detailed upgrades to the Hasegawa Ferrari 250TR kit; door hinges cast in nickel-chrome in a dental lab; Model Master Italian Red & Guards Red mixed ~50-50; superb engine detail | Felice Ferriello | ||||||
Buick Electra 225 | 1962 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | Creating Box Art for the Round 2 reissue of AMT 1962 Buick | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Go-kart | 1962 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | AMT bonus parts from 1962 annual kits, and complete in 1963 Ford F100 pickup truck; currently available from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland Norm Veber. | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Triumph Bonneville motorcycle | 1963 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | AMT bonus parts from 1962 annual kits, and complete in 1963 Chevrolet Apache pickup truck; currently available from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland Norm Veber. | Tim Boyd | ||||||
December-09 | 1/25 | 146 | MC | Revell 1-8 Big Tub expanded build ; Doyusha Milk Truck; Revell 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe, 1965 Chevy Stepside Pickup; Lindberg M-K Triumph GT6+, 1-16 scale 1910 Ford Model T; Monogram Tijuana Taxi; AMT 1962 Buick Electra 225 Hordtop, International Transtar 300 Eagle truck; True Scale Models 1-43 1967 F1 Gurney Eagle. | ||||||||
1930's car door Hinges & Latches | 1/25 | 146 | MC | how to scratchbuild extenal hinges and door latches | Jairus Watson | |||||||
European Fire Apparatus | 1/25 | 146 | MC | Revell models of Mercedes-Benz Metz ladder truck, Rescue engine & Water tender; Italeria tanker, Fire Ladder Truck & Fire Jeep reviews | Rob Hade | |||||||
Exterior body emblems and interior dash details | 1/25 | 146 | MC | how to create accurate high resolution emblems, dash instrument & woodgrain appliques with a computer and printer. Transfer hi-rez jpg images (photographs, scanned dealer brochures, or internet images) into Word (use INSERT to load image, then FORMAT PICTURE>SIZE to precisely resize the image without a reduction in resolution, no matter how small an image required. Will work when printing at BEST printer's resolution onto photo paper or decal sheets. | Howard Weinstein | |||||||
Piston Shifter Knob | 1/25 | 146 | MC | how to scratchbuild a piston shifter knob | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Chrysler Imperial Roadster - Indy Pace Car | 1933 | 1/25 | 147 | MC | converting the AMT/MPC 1932 Chrysler Roadster; scratchbuilt wheels resin copied | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Ford Convertible/Coupe | 1936 | 1/24 | 147 | MC | expanded review of the Revell re-issue | |||||||
Ford - best kit ever? | 1940 | 1/25 | 147 | MC | Revell's 1940 Ford kit reviews - Roger Harney favourite | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Corvette factory stock | 1962 | 1/25 | 147 | MC | explains differences between near-identical 1961 & 1962 Corvettes; combines Monogram 59 and AMT 62 Corvette bodies; most details scratchmade masters casrt in nickle-silver | |||||||
Contest NNL Nats #30 Oct 2009 | 2009 | 1/25 | 147 | MC | 58 Austin-Healey Sprite; 1-20 Lotus F1 Clark; 1970 Javelin TransAm; Goldenrod LSR; Panoz LMP | |||||||
Chopping a Top | 1950s | 1/25 | 147 | MC | how to chop a top on a 1953 Ford pickup for a rat rod | Chuck Most | ||||||
January-10 | 1/25 | 147 | MC | Model Factory Hiro Aston Martin DBR9 resin, Type 65 427 Cobra Super Coupe resin; E.Jan/Model Factory Hiro Maserati MC12 resin: AMT 1959-60 Ford Leva Car, White Freightliner Dual Drive truck tractor; Monogram Rommels Rod, Street Fighter; Revell 1936 Ford Convertible/Coupe, 1930 Ford Model A touring street rod; Fujimi Misubishi Lancer Evo IX GSR,, Toyota dB Z Version / Q Version. | ||||||||
Challenger SRT8 sketchpad | 1/25 | 147 | MC | Tiger Stripes; convertible; Posey's 1970 TransAm | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Engine Turned Surfaces | 1/25 | 147 | MC | how to create engine turning effect on aluminum duct tape with a home-built tool | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Cactus Classic Calif Nov 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | ||||||||
Desert Scale Classic Apr 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Mickey Thompson Challenger | |||||||
Drastic Plastics Feb 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Rolls Royce '60s gasser | |||||||
Feb/Mar 2010 Contest Issue all 2009 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Scale Motorsport Product price list pg34; | |||||||
Grand National Roadster Show Feb 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | 88 Silk Cut Jag XJR 8 | |||||||
Heartland Nats Kansas Jun 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | California Charger FE dragster; Len Woodruff's Eleanor | |||||||
HMCA Indianopolis Mar 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | 62 Pontiac SD ; Mongoose FE dragster | |||||||
KKOA Salina Kan Jul 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | ||||||||
MAGS Ocala Fla Mar 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | ||||||||
Masscar Mar 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | ||||||||
Mid-America Nats Neb Oct 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | ||||||||
NNL Milwaukie Apr 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Two Lane Blacktop 55 Chevy Peoples Choice | |||||||
Route 66 San Bernadino Sep 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Hot Wheels Camaro; Durachrome Bug | |||||||
San Diego MCCC Oct 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | Dyna Moe Challenge | |||||||
SoCal NNL May 09 | 2009 | 1/25 | 148 | MC | IMC GT40; Plymouth Dealers 65 Hemi drag Barracuda | |||||||
Tucker convertible | 1948 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | sketchpad | Brad Leisure | ||||||
HURST Oldsmobile 442 convertible | 1972 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | adding detail to a great new Revell kit | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Oldsmobile 442 convertible | 1972 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | adding detail to a great new Revell kit | Len Carsner | ||||||
Porsche 911GT3 | 2004 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | building a difficult Tamiya curbside kit | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Peterbilt 388 | 2006 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | how to subtly weather a truck model | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Contest: Western NNL #25 Feb 2010 | 2010 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | 66 Sunoco Corvette | |||||||
Mack RB 600 Dump Truck & Dump Trailer | 1990s | 1/25 | 149 | MC | largely scratchbuilt in Holland! | Erik Fontein | ||||||
April-10 | 1/25 | 149 | MC | Model Expo self-contained spray booth; Alpha Abrasives new stuff; Parts by Parks history; AMT TV Tommy Ivo FE Dragster; Revell 1957 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door sedan (new millenium version), 1960 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop, 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile Cutlass 442; MPC 1969 Dodge charger General Lee Dukes of Hazard; 1974 Plymouth Road Runner Daisy Duke; | ||||||||
front engine rail dragster evolution | 1/25 | 149 | MC | modifying TV Tommys new dragster into several dragsters from the 1960s | Drew Hierwarter | |||||||
Mercury pick-up Mad Max style vehicle | 1949 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Building a futuristic science fiction style vehicle, inspired by Mad Max, Terminator Salvation, Death Race & Fifth Element; rare earth magnets to secure replaceable modules | Virgil "Cranky" Suarez | ||||||
Jaguar D-Type - Jim Rattenbury | 1955 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Recreating the front row of inugural Westwood Racing Circuit feature race 26 July, 1959. Wheelbase lengthened on Merit kit, with Lindberg nose and added vents/scoops. | Phil Dauphinee (from BC) | ||||||
Corvette - Tom Luce | 1957 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Recreating the front row of inugural Westwood Racing Circuit feature race 26 July, 1959. Revell Basic Builder kit slightly modified. | Phil Dauphinee (from BC) | ||||||
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa - George Keck won | 1958 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Recreating the front row of inugural Westwood Racing Circuit feature race 26 July, 1959. Hasegawa kit with optional PE wire wheels | Phil Dauphinee (from BC) | ||||||
Corvette | 1964 | 1/16 | 150 | MC | Sketchpad ideas for updating the old MPC kit: Amerivette (styling cues new Camaro and Grand Sport) & Italivette (styling cues from Ferrari) | Mike Lomaka | ||||||
Corvette 427 | 1967 | 1/12 | 150 | MC | building & detailing a big scale Revell kit | |||||||
Hurst/Oldsmobile Convertible | 1972 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | expanded review of the Revell kit | Sam Tate | ||||||
Cadillac STS-V | 2007 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | De-Bling the Revell "Uptown Cadillac STS-V" die-cast origins plastic kit to create a modern gentlemans hot rod | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
Contest NNL East Apr 2010 | 2010 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Nanook | |||||||
Custom Big Rigs at Mid-America Truck Show Louisville, Ky Mar 2010 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Custom Peterbilt 359, 379; Kenworth K100 COE, W900 Aerodyne; White-Freightliner COE, GMC General; Volvo sleeper | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
May/June 2010 | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Fisher Model&Pattern 1971 Ferrari 512LM Sunoco; AMT 1925 Model T Ford Double Kit, 1962 Pontiac Catalina 412SD Beswick; Lindberg 1964 Plymouth Belvedere Goldsmith (ex-Petty); Revell 1967 Corvette 427 1-12 scale. | ||||||||
Model Transportation protective case | 1/25 | 150 | MC | Repli-Cars aluminum case holds 8 models in foam protective egg-crate | Henry Trent | |||||||
Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe - first handmade Prototype | 1964 | 1/25 | 151 | MC | photos from Simeone Foundation Museum, Philadelphia (www.simeonefoundation.org). | John Oszajca | ||||||
Chevelle G-Machine | 1966 | 1/25 | 151 | MC | scratch built chassis, super detailed | Dirk Joseph | ||||||
Shelby Mustang GT500 | 2007 | 1/24 | 151 | MC | review of Jada kit build (no stock wheels, tires or suspension parts in kit) | Tom Miller | ||||||
How to Scratchbuild resin cast wheels | 1960s | 1/25 | 151 | MC | ping-pong ball used to create center master; .040" sheet rims | Darin Bastedo | ||||||
July-10 | 1/25 | 151 | MC | WildHare (Ken Hamilton) photoetched diorama detail parts 1/24 Milk Crates & Shopping Carts (pg5); TDR 1967 Mustang fastback resin 1/12 scale; AMT Double DragsterAoshima Lancer EvolutionX RalliArt curbside, Mercedes SL 63AMG; MPC Fire Truck - Chuck Miller's custom rod. | start 8th subscription | |||||||
How to Scratchbuild headliners | 1/25 | 151 | MC | Johnson&Johnson adhesive bandage tape for 1950s replica-stock; CF decal on underside of roof for >2k race cars. | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Kenworth W900 AeroDyne | 1/25 | 151 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Nissan 350Z | 1/25 | 151 | MC | Slump Buster quick-build | Ismael Gonzalez | |||||||
Rocket 88 Custom rod | 1/25 | 151 | MC | creating a model from Sketchpad Hillbillies Truck kit | Kern Kitchen | |||||||
Southern NNL Nov14, 2009 | 1/25 | 151 | MC | SLIXX booth, Winston Mitchell tribute (RIP Nov '09); 64 Petty Bill Coulter; IMSA Jaguar reference; 66 LeMans GT40 winner | ||||||||
Chevrolet AeroSedan | 1948 | 1/25 | 152 | MC | Build and detail the Galaxie well detailed and superbly molded model kit | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Pontiac GTO | 1967 | 1/25 | 152 | MC | restoring a 20 year old MPC kit; original kit Pontiac 389 tri-power engine replaced with updated 400 ci V8 by MPC in recent reissues. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Aug-Sep 2010 | 1/25 | 152 | MC | Monogram 1939 Chevy Coupe, Ford F250 Super-Duty PickUp truck; Revell 1962 Chevrolet Impala, 1991 GMC Syclone mini PickUp truck, 1966 Chevrolet SS396 Hardtop; MPC Sheriff Roscoe Police Car 1978 Dodge Monaco / Plymouth Fury | ||||||||
Carribean Scale Auto Expo Nov 2009 | 1/25 | 152 | MC | |||||||||
Common Items - Uncommon Uses II | 1/25 | 152 | MC | aluminum flashing interior panels; aluminum tape hose clamps & rivets (w/Pentel mechanical pencil punches 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 & 0.9mm); iron-on rhinestone hub caps; ribbon hold-down straps, beading wire / Fishing line leaders steel cablers; inner tube mud flaps or tierod end dust boots; toothbrush antenna; steel wool in salt water rust wash; chalk dust in tire treads; kleenex tarps, rags & tonneau covers;' faucet screen washer air intake screens; embossed cake wrapping foil heat insulation; chrome mylar bumper repair tape mirror faces & PickUp bed skid rails; solder exhaust pipes & radiator hoses. | Randy Derr | |||||||
Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe | 1/25 | 152 | MC | Die-cast bashing a neat Harley cruiser | Tim Boyd | |||||||
How to Modify DieCast Vehicles | 1/25 | 152 | MC | Franklin Mint 1932 Ford 3 window coupe, Model A panel truck, 1932 Deuce highboy, 1933 'Dillingert' Ford Sedan (neat one). | Cliff Read | |||||||
Ice Road Trucker diorama | 1/25 | 152 | MC | dual tanker broke through ice. | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
NNL History | 1/25 | 152 | MC | What makes an NNL.....an NNL? | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Predicta | 1/25 | 152 | MC | sketch-pad - for Bonneville salt flats or touring split-window coupe | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Ford Standard Coupe NASCAR Gober Sosebee 'Cherokee Chief' | 1939 | 1/25 | 153 | MC | Karl Stark's Early Racing Classic resin body & interior kit, plus Revell 1940 Ford Coupe Street Rod Good Guys OR AMT 39/40 Ford Custom Tudor 1940 Ford Coupe 3n1 donor kits. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Hirohata Mercury model | 1950 | 1/25 | 153 | MC | Stan Pinho | |||||||
Jet vDrive ski boats | 1960s | 1/25 | 153 | MC | AMT Hull Raiser conversion (see PC pics) (see MC156 for seats how-to) | Steve Perry & Tim Boyd | ||||||
White-Freightliner Dual Drive COE | 1970s | 1/25 | 153 | MC | Cab-Over Engine | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Oct-10 | 1/25 | 153 | MC | Revell Kurtis Midget Racer (new w/Drew photos), 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Cobra Jet, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado-Brougham, Custom Ford Expedition; Revell-Germany VW T1 Samba Bus, Volkswagon T1 "Samba Bus; Record Ferrari Daytona resin; AMT Munster Koach & Dragula; Monogram 1966 Shelby GT350; Scale Repros Plus engine & wheel aluminum billet parts. | ||||||||
Car Dealership "Pacific Roadster" Diorama | 1/25 | 153 | MC | Tim Rickert | ||||||||
Common Items - Uncommon Uses I | 1/25 | 153 | MC | googly eyes headlight covers; woven ribbon debris screen; athletic taper heat insulation; fishing line fuel lines & cables; adhesive-backed nylon sheet seat belts; surgical tape & fine wire air ducts / cooling ducts; armature wire wiring harness; guitar string hood pins, torsion bar, return springs; ping-pong ball headlight covers, Moon wheel discs; nylon mesh safety nets; chrome nail striping tape 1/64" hose clampsheat shrink over solder radiator hoses; | Randy Derr | |||||||
Korris Kars | 1/25 | 153 | MC | poor boys promotional models; electric 1967 Indy Turbine; | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Station wagon conversions | 1/25 | 153 | MC | sketch-pad | Mike Lomaka | |||||||
Hot rod shopping cart | 1969 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | inspired by cover of spring 1969 CARtoons comic book | Jairus Watson | ||||||
NASCAR Chevelle #28 Pylon | 1973 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | AMT body on AMT more recent 1970 Monte Carlo modified chassis | Terry Marcum | ||||||
NASCAR Chevelle Bobby Allison #12 Coke machine | 1973 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | AMT body on AMT more recent 1970 Monte Carlo modified chassis | Terry Marcum | ||||||
NASCAR Chevelle Bobby Allison #12 Coke machine | 1974 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | AMT body on AMT more recent 1970 Monte Carlo modified chassis | Doug Montgomery | ||||||
Ferrari F40 | 1987 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | building the Tamiya kit | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Ford F350 lifted Dually | 2005 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | SSB resins crew cab, diecast box, Rev-Mono Ford dually chassis, scratchbuilt suspensionRPP Hobbies aluminum wheels and 49" mudder tires, Ross Gibson Ford Big Boss 815 Mountain Motor, Tichy Train Group HO scale nex nuts & washers, working LED lights. | Rommel Robinson | ||||||
iHOBBY EXPO 2010 | 2010 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | Revell 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 1/12 scale, 1/25 Jungle Jim Vega funny car, Ferrari 458 Italia; MPC 1/16 Richard Petty Charger NASCAR; Moebius Hudson Hornet. | |||||||
Peterbuilt 379-119" | 2000's | 1/25 | 154 | MC | Converting the Italeri Peterbuilt 378 long hauler into the most common short-hood 379-119" | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Nov-10 | 1/25 | 154 | MC | Stick-It Graphics flame templates; Quick Skins Ford Maxum GTP IMSA racer resin; IMCBM detailing tips e-book; Opening louvers and vents; rat rod tractor nose; Revell Kurtis Midget Racer specials; Tom McEwan 1975 Duster FC, 1967 Dodge Charger, Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR; AMT 2009 Corvette Coupe, 2010 Corvette convertible; Penske Racing Museum. | ||||||||
Ed Sexn bio | 1/25 | 154 | MC | |||||||||
Black Widow | 1927 | 1/25 | 155 | MC | a look at an original kit #PC60 | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Black Widow | 1927 | full | 155 | MC | a full size replica of the scale model - built by Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods for Michael Feinstein. 1927 Ford Model T pickup - 1956 Chev V8 - 1940 Ford front suspension. Has been sold to Bruce Wanta. | Troy Ladd | ||||||
Shelby Cobra 427 | 1965 | 1/43 | 155 | MC | building Marsh Models resin & white metal kit | |||||||
International Model Car Builders Museum | 2010 | 1/25 | 155 | MC | a Tour; Jim Keeler's Dodge Fever I (reproduction) (DF II orig is there also) | Tim Boyd | ||||||
International Lonestar | 2011 | 1/25 | 155 | MC | the new Moebius kit | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Dec-10 | 1/25 | 155 | MC | TopStudio motorcycle upgrade kits; Revell Offy Kurtis Midget Racer, 2010 Corvette ZR1, 1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme Custom 2n1; Monogram Black Widow, Kurtis Kraft Indy Racer, 1948 Ford Woody, 2010 Dale Earnhardt Jr Impala NASCAR Snap-It; AMT 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8, 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic | ||||||||
Models of John Teresi | 1/25 | 155 | MC | Snooppy Jaguar funny car; TV Tommy Ivo Showboat; Mr CalAutomotive Allison Mustang FC; Don Garlits 1970 Winternats explosion diorama; Easyriders LSR | John Teresi | |||||||
NASCAR kits Scale Debate | 1/25 | 155 | MC | Bill Coulter | ||||||||
Rat Rods | full | 155 | MC | one guys idea of what a rat rod is; Rat Rod definition | Jairus Watson | |||||||
1/25 | 155 | MC | How to Make Machine Turned Finish | Brian Makosky | ||||||||
1/25 | 155 | MC | How to Pour Concrete for Dioramas | Mike Napoleon | ||||||||
1/25 | 155 | MC | How to Vacuform | Peter Lombardo | ||||||||
Stutz Blackhawk LeMans Racer | 1924 | 1/43 | 156 | MC | MCM (France) white metal kit build | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Chev Impala "Old Reliable" III 409ci B/FX Drag | 1962 | 1/25 | 156 | MC | Revell's new kit built two ways | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Chev Impala 409ci street | 1962 | 1/25 | 156 | MC | Revell's new kit built two ways (includes Impala & Impala SS short history) | Len Carsner | ||||||
Ford GT40 | 1966 | 1/12 | 156 | MC | Building, Modifying & Detailing Trumpeter kit | Charlie Amodeo | ||||||
IPMS Nationals - Phoenix, Ariz Aug 4-7, 2010 | 2010 | 1/25 | 156 | MC | Porsche 935; Goldenrod; 1/43 McLaren MP4/6 !!;Chopped 1940 Mercury; Ferrari FXX | |||||||
Model Display Case | 2010 | 1/25 | 156 | MC | How to build a Glass Display Case (Desktop) | Charlie Amodeo | ||||||
Scratchbuilt Seats | 1960s | 1/25 | 156 | MC | How to Make tuck 'n Roll seats for Jet vDrive ski boats (MC153 Oct 2010) | Steve Perry | ||||||
Aero-Style truck Muffler Shields | 2010s | 1/25 | 156 | MC | MCM (France) white metal kit build | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Jan-11 (arrived Apr8, 2011) | 1/25 | 156 | MC | ScaleAutoDetails Rev Offy Midget decals;IconAutomotiveMiniatures rain tires for Tamiya 1/20 F1 models; Revell Ed "big Daddy" Roth OUTLAW, Ed "big Daddy" Roth Beatnik Bandit, 1968 Dodge Dart Hemi 2n1, 1959 Ford Galaxie Skyliner Retractable; AMT 1971 Dodge Charger R/T; Monogram 1959 Cadillac ElDorado Biarritz; MiniChamps 1936 Auto Union Type C pg60 | ||||||||
Feb-11 | 1/25 | 157 | MC | Revell Stacy David model contest Jan-May 2011; Tamiya Lexus LFA | ||||||||
CONTESTS 2010 | 1/25 | 157 | MC | |||||||||
Fordson tractor diecast | 1927 | 1/16 | 158 | MC | upgrading and weathering a Danbury Mint model | chuck doan | ||||||
So-Cal Lakester | 1927 | 1/25 | 158 | MC | all aftermarket parts!! | William Just | ||||||
Chevrolet Canopy Express huckster produce truck | 1931 | 1/25 | 158 | MC | scratchbuilt body | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Hudson Hornet Sketchpad | 1953 | 1/25 | 158 | MC | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Looking Back: Hubley Plastic Kits - Part 1 | 1960-62 | 1/25 | 158 | MC | 1960 Ford Fairlane sedan, 1960 Ford Country Sedan station wagon, 1961 Ford Fairlane 500, 1961 Ford Country Sedan station wagon, 1962 Ford Country Sedan station wagon customizing kits reviewed in detail | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Jammer Streamliner LSR motorcycle | 1/25 | 158 | MC | Lower Left Coast NNL Aug 2010 - scratchbuilt | John Teresi | |||||||
Mar/Apr-11 | 1/25 | 158 | MC | Revell Chi-Town Hustler Funny Car, Roland Leong's Hawaiian Funny Car; Monogram T'rantula, Steve Scott's Uncertain T, Ice "T", 2002 Camaro 2 'n 1; MPC 1976 Chevy Caprice; Chrome In A Jar Kosutte Gin-San powder (p48); George Toteff obituary 1925-2011 by Jim Keeler. | ||||||||
Ford Thunderbird | 1962 | 1/25 | 159 | MC | creating AMT box art | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Chevy Titan 90 cabover truck | 1970 | 1/25 | 159 | MC | AMT kit | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Chi-Town & Hawaiian Funny Car detailing | 1972 | 1/25 | 159 | MC | Tom Creeger & Len Carsner | |||||||
CONTEST NNL West Feb 2011 | 1/25 | 159 | MC | 1963 Mercury Colony Park station wagon (looks like a 1963 Country Squire!) pg43 | ||||||||
How to add aluminum & pop rivets Patch Panels | 1/25 | 159 | MC | Chuck Most | ||||||||
How to Z a chassis | 1/25 | 159 | MC | Covers both 1928-31 "straight" frame rails and 1932-48 | Jairus Watson | |||||||
making hot wheels into accurate models | 1/64 | 159 | MC | refinished 1970 Plymouth Superbird, 1969 Camaro, 1966 Nova Datsun 510, Nissan 350Z using Johnny Lightning wheels and ScaleMasterDecals@gmail.com decals and Warbird Hobbies/Warbird Decals | Mark Jones | |||||||
May/June-11 | 1/25 | 159 | MC | Time Machine Resin Pinto Pro Stock; Bandit Resin 1971 Gremlin; R&R Vacuum Craft 1970 Chrysler 300; ModelHaus 1965 Ford Falcon; So-Cal Speed Shop HiBoy pg51; | ||||||||
Sunbeam Tiger Mk II | 1/43 | 159 | MC | building the K&R Replica kit | Wayne Moyer | |||||||
Munster Koach | 1964 | 1/25 | 160 | MC | Details of actual construction, and improvements to the AMT kit | |||||||
USAC Sprint Car Roger McCluskey | 1966 | 1/12 | 160 | MC | Scratchbuilt big-scale championship winner of a Jud Phillips-built sprint car owned by Clarence "Mutt" Anderson. | Randy Derr | ||||||
Blitzkrieg AA/FA scratchbuild | 2010 | 1/8 | 160 | MC | Excellent detail! Almost completely made of RenShape polyurethane foam, aluminum, rubber or styrene stock. Based on a modern 125" wheelbase FC frame | Dave Sherman | ||||||
Looking Back: Hubley Plastic Kits - Part 2 | 1960-62 | 1/25 | 160 | MC | Renault Dauphine and Nash Metropolitan | Dennis Doty | ||||||
July-11 | 1/25 | 160 | MC | MicroNitro.net aluminum wheels-ProStock, BigRig, TopFuel, MonsterTruck; R&M Maryland Straight 8 Rat Rod engine #RM147; Scale Modeling by Chris 1965 Ford Falcon teardrop hood, part of Detroit Resin Automotive Group (DRAG) 4-way resin co-op; AMT 1955 Corvette, 1961 Ford Galaxie Hardtop; Monogram 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible; Revell 1967 Chevelle SS396 2 'n 1, 1977 Chevy Monte Carlo; 1963 Chevy Impala SS 2 'n 1; Dr Cranky plastic model how-to book "Ratz, Rodz and Rust" pg17. | start 9th subscription | |||||||
CONTESTS | 1/25 | 160 | MC | GSL XXIII - custom Ford van Steve Perry; 1966 USAC Sprint car Randy Derr; NASCAR Modified Gary Davis; 1966 Jungle Jim Nova FC Ron Ramsay; Ferrari 312T4 Kurt Wilson. | ||||||||
Ford Falcon A/FX Strip Teaser | 1/25 | 160 | MC | sketchpad | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Scratchbuild a Magneto | 1/25 | 160 | MC | Scott Colmer | ||||||||
Dodge Dart GTS 440 | 1968 | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Can be built from the same Revell Hemi Dart kit | Len Carsner and Bill Coulter | ||||||
Dodge Hemi Dart | 1968 | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Building & Detailing the new Revell kit two different ways -"As-Delivered" and "Hustlin' Hemi" | Len Carsner and Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari F40 GTE #27 Suzuka | 1996 | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Model Factory Hiro detailed kit, with lots of aftermarket parts added | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Ferrari F40 GTE #44 Monza | 1996 | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Model Factory Hiro detailed kit, with lots of aftermarket parts added | Alex Kustov | ||||||
Aug/Sept-11 | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Revell 1969 Chevrolet Nova COPO, Ferrari California (open top), Ferrari California (closed top); MPC Dukes of Hazard General Lee collector tin; Monogram 1985 Ford SVO Mustang, 1958 Ford Thunderbird convertible 2 'n 1; AMT White Road Boss tractor; Kyosho 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Alpine Rally 1/18 diecast; Automodella 1974-76 Bricklin SV1 1/43 diecast | ||||||||
How to Create Carbon Fiber with spray paint | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: Low-buck, Low-tech Carbon Fiber | Mark D. Jones | |||||||
How to Create realistic spark plugs with wire insulation | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: Low-buck, Low-tech Carbon Fiber | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland - the Inside Story | 1/25 | 161 | MC | History and products of Norm Veber's company - 1962 Ferrari GTO engine; Boss 429 engine kit; Scott blower; wheels; brake calipers; brake discs; figures; bomber seats | Darin Bastedo | |||||||
Sketchpad Bubble-Tops | 1/25 | 161 | MC | 1955 Chrysler C300. | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Trailers for display bases | 1/25 | 161 | MC | Review of available model trailer kits; Surf Slab motorized surfboard found in AMT Drag-U-La kit | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Hudson Hornet | 1953 | 1/25 | 162 | MC | Detailed buildUp & Review. Building and detailing the stock Moebius version 3 ways | Len Carsner Sean Svendson and Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari 275P | 1964 | 1/43 | 162 | MC | building the Renaissance resin kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Jaguar XJ220 | 1991 | 1/25 | 162 | MC | Building, detailing and lighting up the Tamiya kit | Sergey Torkhov | ||||||
MEMI HYDRO Drag Boat | 1960s | 1/25 | 162 | MC | narrowing the hull for more streamlined look | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Oct-11 | 1/25 | 162 | MC | Revell 1/12 2010 Shelby GT500, 1968 Corvette L88 "Rebel Racer", 1997 Ford F-150 XLT; Danbury Mint 1955 Packard Caribbean diecast; AMT 2010 Nascar Chevrolet Impala COT snapkit; Lindberg 2006 Dodge Charger Police Car; MPC General Lee Charger 1/16; Monogram 1980 Ford Bronco 2 'n 1. | ||||||||
How to Create a Beehive Oil Filter | 1/25 | 162 | MC | |||||||||
Corvette C6R | 2006 | 1/43 | 163 | MC | Building the Provence Moulage kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Pontiacs of the 1950s | 1950s | 1/25 | 163 | MC | Comprhensive review of 1950 Pontiac model kits and parts availability | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari 275 GTB/C - Part 1 | 1/25 | 163 | MC | Detailed buildUp of the body, engine & chassis | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Historic Racing Miniatures | 1/25 | 163 | MC | History and products of Harold Bradford's company - Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe; Cheetah; GT40 engine; 330P4 engine; FIA 289 Cobra; | Darin Bastedo | |||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 1 | 1/25 | 163 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE BODY | Scott Colmer | |||||||
How to Enter OnLine contasts | 1/25 | 163 | MC | What to do and what NOT to do | Drew Hierwarter | |||||||
Nov-11 (arr'd 13JAN2012) | 1/25 | 163 | MC | AMT/Rd2 Custom & Competition M&H Racemaster Dragster Slicks; Kitchen Table Resin 1933-54 Pontiac flathead straight 8 engine kit; AMT 1950 Chevrolet 3100 PickUp truck, 1962 Ford Thunderbird; Revell 1962 Chevrolet Impala SS Hardtop 2'n1, Ferrari 458 Italia; Revell Germany Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG | ||||||||
Resin Casting HowTo - Part 1 | 1/25 | 163 | MC | Simple mold | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
AMC Gremlin modified stocker #72 | 1975 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Full metal scratchbuild | Charlie Ryder | ||||||
Henry "Hank" Borger | 2009 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Life & Times of Hank; display of his models | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Looking Back: Hubley Plastic Kits - Part 3 | 1960-62 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Triumph TR3; Mercedes 300 SL; Rolls Royce Silver Cloud | Dennis Doty | ||||||
Dec-11 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Hudson Hornet on cover, but not in mag!; AMT Diamond Reo C-116 Conventional truck; Fujimi Fiat 500; Polar Lights 1966 Batmobile (#POL837 is1/25 snap - no figures MSRP $28US), 2010 Ford Mustang GT, 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302, 1970 Plymouth Superbird; Academy 2009? Mini convertible | ||||||||
Cheer Wagon | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Monogram Beer Wagon redone in a Christmas Holiday theme | Steve Perry | |||||||
Ferrari 275 GTB/C - Part 2 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Detailed buildUp of the interior and Final assembly | Alex Kustov | |||||||
Ford Model T | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Netherlands modeler specializes in Model Ts: 15 millionth Ford; Fire Truck; 1923 Ford Model T Tractor; 1920 rail car; 1919 furniture van; 1925 hearse; 1925 dump truck; 1927 Frontenac speedster | Anthony Hazelaar | |||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 2 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE CHASSIS FRAME rollbars; axle brackets and alum foil panels | Scott Colmer | |||||||
iHOBBY 2011 - car modelling news | 1/25 | 164 | MC | coming models; Moebius interview | ||||||||
Resin Casting HowTo - Part 2 | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Two-Parts molding - convertible boot | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Sketchpad: Thames Drag Panel | 1/25 | 164 | MC | Rommels Pies half-track; boulevard cruiser lead sled | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Hudson Hornet custom | 1953 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | Moebius kit review and buildup as a mild custom lead sled | Chuck Most | ||||||
SketchPad: Meyers Manx | 1964 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Freight Train twin engine dragster | 1966 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | review of the scratchbuilt model | Steve Perry | ||||||
How to Alter the wheelbase for an early AWB Funny Car A/FX | 1960s | 1/25 | 165 | MC | HowTo article on a Thunderbolt (have D/L'd a Mar2005 Hot Rod magazine article on PC) | Chuck Most | ||||||
Jan-12 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | Scale Auto Jaguar XKR RSR GTS1/24 slot car; Hornby 1969 Ford Boss Mustang, 1969 Chev Camaro 1/32 slot cars; Trumpeter 1964 Ford Falcon Futura Contemporary Custom, 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero Custom Plus; Aztec latest airbrush kit; AMT 1925 Model T Ford (double kit), 1964 Meyers Manx; Revell 1973 Jungle Jim Vega Funny Car, 1956 Chevy Nomad 2'n1, 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe, 1940 Ford Custom PickUp truck; Monogram 1932 Ford 3-Window coupe street rod | ||||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 3 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE CHASSIS FRAME Rod Ends | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Resin Casting HowTo - Part 3 | 1/25 | 165 | MC | Two-Parts molding - sleeper cab wall/roof conversion Part 1 | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Feb-12 | 2012 | 1/25 | 166 | MC | CONTEST ISSUE | |||||||
Blower Bentley | 1929 | 1/12 | 167 | MC | heaping scratchbuilt details onto MPC re-release of the old Airfix kit | John Teresi | ||||||
Ford 3-window Coupe | 1932 | 1/25 | 167 | MC | review and buildup of the ACME trading Company (ex-GMP) 1/18 diecast | Sam Tate | ||||||
Ford Crestliner | 1951 | 1/25 | 167 | MC | buildup of the AMT 1950 Ford using Modelhaus 1951 Ford Crestliner transkit | Richard K. Blackmon | ||||||
Allison V12 powered racing boat | 1960s | 1/25 | 167 | MC | Tim Boyd | |||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 4 | 1/25 | 167 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE CHASSIS FRAME brackets | Scott Colmer | |||||||
HowTo build a windshield installation tool | 1/25 | 167 | MC | hold glass steady while glueing | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Mar/Apr-12 | 1/25 | 167 | MC | MissingLink 1971 Grabber Maverick; MotorCityResin 1953 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Hardtop; ModelCarWorld 1954 Hudson Hornet coupe; R&M Maryland 1932 Ford sport coupe; Revell 1998 Lamborghini Diablo VT roadster snapkit, 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 1/12, 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 1/25; Monogram 1998 Lamborghini Diablo VT; AMT Munster Koach; AMT Drag-U-La | ||||||||
Meyers Manx: Bruce Meyers interview | 1/25 | 167 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Resin Casting HowTo - Part 4 | 1/25 | 167 | MC | Two-Parts molding - sleeper cab wall/roof conversion Part 2 | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Texaco Tanker | 1/25 | 167 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Chysler 300 | 1955 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | building and detailing the new Moebius stock and NASCAR kits | Len Carsner Sean Svendson Bill Coulter and David Metzner | ||||||
Chevrolet Impala SS396 hardtop | 1966 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | basic building techniques | |||||||
Impala SS 427 die cast | 1967 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | converting into a junk yard dog | Manny Solano | ||||||
Dodge Coronet Super Bee PickUp phantom - Pt 1 | 1970 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | building the Bee Camino like original Charger Camino - Body and interior | Tim Boyd | ||||||
early COE truck cabs | 1950s | 1/25 | 168 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 5 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE CHASSIS FRAME knurled reservoir caps | Scott Colmer | |||||||
How to create custom lead sled hood scoops | 1/25 | 168 | MC | side scoops on a 1949 Mercury hood | ||||||||
May/Jun-12 (arr'd 27Jun2012) | 1/25 | 168 | MC | AIZU Micron Masking Tape (0.4/1.0/2.5mm); HobbyDesign Nissan GTR detail sets, Lexus LFA detail set; GOFER racing decals; Simil 'R Pescarolo Judd 01 LMP1; T2M Tuner Model Manufactory A/N fittings; AMT 2012 Corvette coupe, 2010 Camaro SS/RS, 1976 AMC Gremlin; Revell 2010 Ford Mustang convertible, 1948 Ford Custom coupe 3'n1. | ||||||||
Resin Casting HowTo - Part 5 | 1/25 | 168 | MC | Two-Parts molding - STEEL VW WHEELS | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
International Payhauler 350 | 1969 | 1/25 | 169 | MC | mining-type dump truck weathered and detailed to the max | Mike Randall | ||||||
Dodge Coronet Super Bee PickUp phantom - Pt 2 | 1970 | 1/25 | 169 | MC | building the Bee Camino like original Charger Camino - Engine chassis and final assembly | Tim Boyd | ||||||
How to create Funny Car headers | 1990s | 1/25 | 169 | MC | double wall look exhaust headers made of brass and aluminum for funny cars | Steve Perry | ||||||
CONTEST NNL East Apr 2012 | 1/25 | 169 | MC | 1932 Ford by Larry Booth; Mike Sullivan Fiat AA/FA by Ronald Bonczkiewicz; Ramchargers first car 1949 Plymouth by Nieil Van Zile; GT40 w/VRM engine by Chris White; Uncertain T by Darryl Peters | ||||||||
How to Build Scorpion (AMT kit) - Pt 6 | 1/25 | 169 | MC | Scratchbuilding School: kitbashing and spare parts use THE CHASSIS FRAME drilled butterfly steering wheel and control levers with wood handles. | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Improving Revell's Hard-tail / Soft-tail Chopper kits | 1/25 | 169 | MC | modifying and detailing one of the new Revell HardTail chopper kits; plumbing oil tank; battery, control levers, brake calipers | Evan Jones | |||||||
Jul-12 (arr'd 24JUL2012) | 1/25 | 169 | MC | R&M Maryland VW engine hopup kit (Meyers Manx); Vintage Racing Miniatures VRM Midget decals w/engine turned pattern gold foil; Simil 'R 2010 Ford Focus WRC, Ford GT GT1; AMT Dirty Donny Vantasy Chevy van, 2011 Camaro convertible, 2012 Corvette convertible; Revell 1977 Chevy Van, 2010 Camaro SS, Audi R8 Spyder; Moebious Great Dane 53ft Reefer Trailer. | start 10th subscription | |||||||
modifying diecast models | 1/25 | 169 | MC | 1953 ford pickup, 1949 Ford Custom, 1934 Ford PickUp, 1949 Ford PickUp, 1957 Ranchero, 1932 Ford 5-window | ||||||||
Sketchpad: Star Wars inspired speeders | 1/25 | 169 | MC | the open engine look of Anakin Skywalker's racing speeders. | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Morman Meteor Duesenberg Salt Flat car | 1935 | 1/43 | 170 | MC | Tin Wizard white metal kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Type 0-5 US Air Force Crash Truck | 1947 | 1/25 | 170 | MC | largely scratchbuilt from period photos and drawings made from them. | Charles Rowley | ||||||
CONTEST Santa Clara, Calif 11FEB2012 | 2012 | 1/25 | 170 | MC | VW Carman Ghia; 1940 Ford modified; Sox&Martin 66 Barracuda by Ron Ramsey; Mooneyes drag team by Tom Purcell; full fendered Fiat (from altered!) | |||||||
Airbrush Basics - "The Method" | 1/25 | 170 | MC | 5 Propers: work environment - tools/paint (Pasche H + nailer pancake-style compressor with reservoir and THREE moisture traps!)- body preparation (wash & smooth) - application - polishing | Don Yost | |||||||
Aug/Sept-12 | 1/25 | 170 | MC | Badger Mini Sandblaster tool kit p5; Polar Lights 1966 Batmobile (#POL881 Deluxe version glue kit has seated unpainted resin figures & photoetch fret MSRP $43); Revell 1974-5 Tom Mongoose McEwan English Leather/Navy RE dragster, 1969 Camaro SS/RS convertible 2n1 #4929; AMT 1951 Chevrolet Fleetline #702 tin box, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop #741 tin box | ||||||||
Candy Apple Red Paint comparo | 1/25 | 170 | MC | Testors Candy Apple Redf spray #1605; ScaleFinishes.com Ford T Candy Apple Red; Tamiya Clear Red #TS74; BlackGold/House of Kolor Kandy Apple Red thinned 200% over bases of silver, gold and champagne. | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Create realistic panel lines | 1/25 | 170 | MC | scribers; MIG dark wash | Marcos Cruz | |||||||
Nissan R390 | 1/25 | 170 | MC | gobs of detail - impressive!! | Lewis Gonzalez | |||||||
RenShape dense foam | 1/25 | 170 | MC | modeling truck cab parts from renshape foam | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Oct 2012 (arrived 5Nov2012) | 1/25 | 171 | MC | Revell KS Pitman Willys Drag Coupe, 1978 Pontiac Firebird 3n1, Cadillac Custom Lowrider; Monogram 1970 Plymouth Road Runner; AMT1965 Chevelle SuperWagon; MPC Barnabas Vampire VanBestModelCarParts resin, license plates & gauge kits; Grumpy's Toys BOOK REVIEW; MotorCityResinCastors 1930s Henderson Excelsior motorcycle | Doug Boyce | |||||||
How to Make Ram Intake tubes | 1/25 | 171 | MC | from pop rivets | Scott Colmer | |||||||
How to Make Detail Master seatbelts | 1/25 | 171 | MC | need Johnson&Johnson heavy duty adhesive tape. Illustrates how to bend up the PE buckles and thread the belts for a 5-point racing seatbelt; includes seat detailing and molded seatbelt removal | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Plymouth Belvederes | 1964 | 1/25 | 171 | MC | Collection of models built from 1960s vintage kits; recent Lindberg and ModelKing releases | |||||||
Ford Mustang Mach i | 1970 | 1/25 | 171 | MC | highly detailed box-stock type build; incredible engine detailing! | Marcus Cruz | ||||||
Keeling & Clayton digger dragster | 1967-9 | 1/16 | 171 | MC | almost all made out of Aluminum | Bill Davis | ||||||
CONTEST: Caribbean Scale Auto Expo | 2011 | 1/25 | 171 | MC | Nov 6 Puerto Rico - scratchbuilt chopper BestofShow; MFH 1953 F2 Ferrari by Rey Franco; | Ismael Gonzalez | ||||||
White Western Star 4964 conventional tractor | 1970 | 1/25 | 171 | MC | 1:1 trucks built in Kelowna, BC! | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Nov-12 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | ProTech Cirello magneto pg5; Trumpeter riveter tool pg7; Revell Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Tweety Pie, Orange Crate 32 Ford sedan, Tony Nancy 22 Jr Roadster and Dragster double kit; Monogram 1929 Ford Rat Rod 3n1, 31 Ford Model A 2n1; AMT Firestone Deluxe Champion tires pg6, Ghostbusters ECTO-1A (1959 Cadillac ambulance) | ||||||||
Aligator clip spray painting parts holder | 1/25 | 172 | MC | pg10 | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Spun aluminum MOON tanks scratchbuilding | 1/25 | 172 | MC | How to make without a lathe | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Using Alclad tip | 1/25 | 172 | MC | low pressure AND low angle | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Vintage Gas Dragster | 1960s | 1/16 | 172 | MC | Australian scratchbuilt 1960s gas dragster | Dave Loye | ||||||
Barber-Warnock Model T INDY racer | 1924 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | Scratchbuilding the Barber-Warnock Frontenac powered Model T INDY racer the HIGHLANDER | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Model T group build | 1920s | 1/25 | 172 | MC | Front Range Auto Modelers Club (FRAM) of Colorado Springs | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Hudson Hornet | 1953 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | Review & photos of nine modeler's builds from Moebius new kits | Harry Pristovnik | ||||||
GMC 2-Ton regular commercial truck | 1946 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | built from Danbury Mint 1941 Chevy pickup (cab & fenders), Yat Ming 1941 GMC fire truck (grille, wheels, engine) and Danbury Mint 1937 Chevy box van (chassis & body sides) | Cliff Read | ||||||
Peterbuilt 352 Pacemaker CabOver | 1969 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | Review of re-issued AMT kit and updating tips (same kit I won in Halifax 1971 - rebuild it) | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Ferrari 250GT SWB Spyder California | 1961 | 1/25 | 172 | MC | Photo of underside CMC Die Cast pg57 - Excellent but $438 !! | |||||||
Dec-12 | 1/25 | 173 | MC | AMT/R2 1/25 Scale Slot Car Kits: 1962 Pontiac Catalina, 1961 Ford Galaxie, 1966 Olds 442, 1971 Dodge Charger; AMT/R2 M&H Racemaster 11.75" x 16" drag slicks; MPC Fire Truck engine No13 custom; Monogram 1955 Chevrolet BadMan gasser, 1940 Ford coupe street rod, 1964 Pontiac GTO 2'n1, Dodge Viper R/T-10; AMT 1976 Ford Phantom Econoline custom van; Revell GMC pickup with snow plow; PremiumX 1971 Lancia Stratos prototype 1/43 diecast. | ||||||||
Motorcycle chain options | 1/12 | 173 | MC | review of available aftermarket drive chain kits | Evan Jones | |||||||
Dash gauges and switches | 1/25 | 172 | MC | How to make gauges and switches for the open cockpit of Scorpion | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Ford Mustang | 1966 | 1/25 | 173 | MC | How to widen wheel wells to fit fatter tires inside body | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Paint repair: dust or dirt spot | 1/25 | 173 | MC | How to fill and repair paint dots | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Ford coupe racer | 1940 | 1/25 | 173 | MC | Currently running in East Coast Flathead Ford Racing Association (non-contact vintage racing) | Drew Hierwarter | ||||||
Mack E-Series tractor & Gasoline tanker trailer | 1941 | 1/24 | 173 | MC | Modified die-cast and scratchbuilt Sinclair semi rig (made by Canadian modeler Clint Read's twin brother!) | Larry Read | ||||||
Street Rod build ideas | 1/25 | 173 | MC | Combine parts of existing kits to create new custom models (such as Orabge Crate, Lil Ciffin, Paddy Wagon, Ice T, Dragon Wagon, Mysterion, Cherry Bomb, Red Baron, Ala Cart, ZZTop, etc | Jairus Watson | |||||||
STP Eagle Offy Indy #20 Gordon Johncock | 1973 | 1/43 | 173 | MC | Indy 500 Winner amongst 9 finishers of longest (3 days), shortest (133 laps) and deadliest (Art Pollard, Swede Savage, and a pit crewman struck by ambulance were killed) | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
History of Salt Flats model kits | 1/25 | 173 | MC | Summary of Bonneville racers from past to present | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Peterbilt 358 fully loaded with chrome plating | 1/25 | 173 | MC | just like AMT's kits. Photos of 1:1 truck at Denton, Texas factory Annual Show | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Jan-13 | 1/25 | 174 | MC | MCW 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop resin body, 1950s Vintage stock car accessories; TDR Innovations 3D printing (Shapeways.com) 1/32 Aston-Martin DBR1 body, 1/16 Offy engine kit; AMT 1940 Ford & 1932 Ford Tudor Custom double kit, 1927 Ford Model T & XR6 double kit, AMT 1969 Hurst/Olds; MPC 1969 Super Judge Funny Car Arnie Beswick; Revell 1950 Oldsmobile club coupe, 1999 Ford SVT F-150 Lightning pickup; Monogram 1970 Buick GSX dream ride; AutoArt 1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 roadster (convertible) 1/18 die-cast; | ||||||||
Rotary sander from toothbrush | 1/25 | 174 | MC | a $3 kids toothbrush and some velco (saved bristles and the package was a ready-made transmission tunnel) | Scott Colmer | |||||||
masking with rae-earth magnets | 1/25 | 174 | MC | very strong magnets hold complex cut masks on side of vans | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
custom tube headers for Scorpion | 1/25 | 174 | MC | used flattened megaphone headers from Royal Rail, scratchbuilt header tubes and header flanges; prefers aluminum to solder for pipes. | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Red Bull Renault RB6 - Pt1 Body | 2010 | 1/20 | 174 | MC | in-depth review & buildup of new Tamiya kit; Paint Blue Pearl TS-89 and chrome yellow | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
kitbash Hot Rod tubs | 1/25 | 174 | MC | desimates two rare old kits | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Chevrolet Bel Air convertible | 1957 | 1/12 | 174 | MC | restoration of a broken '90s build, using current aftermarket parts and scratchbuilding | Steve Deisley | ||||||
Revell Chevrolet Del Ray kit buildoff | 1956 | 1/25 | 174 | MC | Don Yost (shiny) vs Dr Cranky (Weathered) - build style role reversal "competition". | Don Yost & Dr Cranky | ||||||
iHobby 2012 | 1/25 | 174 | MC | new stuff includes: 1970 Cuda; 1992 Mustang LX; 1949 Mercury wood wagon; 1962 Corvette; Mels Diner 1/43; 1971 Ford Ranger pickupHudson Hornet NASCAR; Chrysler 300C NASCAR; Round 2 49 Mercury, Petty Ford Talledega; Scale Motorsport GrandSport Ba-Ba-Bank... | ||||||||
Peterbuilt Pacemaker 352 cabover semi truck | 1969 | 1/25 | 174 | MC | AMT reissues their old kit (same one I won in 70s model contest Halifax hobby store) | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Feb/Mar-13 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | CONTEST ISSUE 2013 | ||||||||
Red Bull Renault RB6 - Pt2 Engine & Chassis | 2010 | 1/20 | 175 | MC | in-depth review & buildup of new Tamiya kit | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Oakie Al's Model Show & Swap Meet March | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | picnic style March & October since 1987; vendors tables and lunch. Dodge Revellion box-stock (Don Granada), High Plains Drifter front engine TF (Kevin Wright), Race Team Diorama - Best of Show Trophy Winner (Kurt Wilson) | |||||||
Sunshine State Challenge March | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Pure Heaven II (Joe Evans), The Bug (Jimmy Key), Yellow Fang Dragster (Tim Kolanklewicz), | |||||||
Model Car Sunday May | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Uncertain T, Dragula (Laurie Tower), 1962 Thunderbird (Dave Holmes), Showboat (Buck Zimmerman), 2002 Thunderbird (Cierra Blades 8 yr) | |||||||
Citrus Nationals #4 May | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Long John Dragster aka '1957 Cal Rice HRM Spl' (Art Laski), 56 Maserati F250 (Roy Sorenson) | |||||||
IPMS San Diego June | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Howard Cams Rattler (Jim Frye), 49 Mercury (Glenn Day) | |||||||
Lower Left Coast NNL Aug | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | 53 Hudson Hornet custom (Glenn Day), Swamp Rat 30 (John Hilkert), 66 Chevelle A/FX Bruce Larson (Ron Ramsay), Fiat Altered (Tom Acosta), AMT/Model King 67 Mercury Comet Funny Car box stock (Glenn Day) | |||||||
Three Rivers Automodelers Sept | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Testors Ford GT (Patrick Roth) | |||||||
NNL Nationals #33 Oct | 2012 | 1/25 | 175 | MC | Top Cat Mercury Cougar (Steve Perry) | |||||||
Apr-13 | 1/25 | 176 | MC | QuickSkins 1980s Corvette GTP resin (new louvers), Late 1980s IMSA GTO Camaro, Late 1980s IMSA GTO TransAm; Scale Productions VW MicroBus flatbed (for Hasegawa single-cab donor kit); Revell 1957 Ford Custom 2n1, 1967 Dodge Coronet "Foose"; AMT 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery, 1963 Shelby Cobra "King Cobra"; MPC Bounty Hunter Funny Car; Monogram 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang convertible; Gladen Enterprises 1949 AeroCar; | ||||||||
How to scratchbuild a mesh radiator for older Monogram sprint car | 1/25 | 176 | MC | Studio 27 FP0014 MESH-C rimmed with spark plug wire. | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Realistic butterflies for Revell blower hat | 1/25 | 176 | MC | Scratchbuilding | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Nascar Olds 88 Club Coupe #87 Buck Baker | 1950 | 1/25 | 176 | MC | BuildUp review of Revell's new coupe; Experts agree model is based on the cloned/recreated car; Testors European Green engine color; Testors Aircraft Interior Black detail paint under hood and front apron; detailing the Olds Rocket OHV 303 V8; altered gas cap/fill tube; Bill Lastovich RIP | Bill Coulter (with stock builtups by Len Carsner, Lyle Willets & a Red Byron NASCAR builtup by Tom Mooty) | ||||||
Ford pickup truck | 1932 | 1/25 | 176 | MC | Build a stock 1932 Ford Pickup from AMT Connoisseur Classic cabriolet kit, a Vampire Van cab and a 41 Chevy (multi-piece) pickup bed | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Falcon Hardtop | 1964 | 1/25 | 176 | MC | Trumpeter kit Box Art creation | Brad Leisure | ||||||
CONTEST: NNL West Feb 16 | 2013 | 1/25 | 176 | MC | Predicta (Kurt Wilson); Big-T (John Teresi); 1929 Olds board-track racer (Carl Raitz); 1956 Vanwall F1 (Mike English) | |||||||
International ProStar Plus semi truck | 2000s | 1/25 | 176 | MC | First test-shot review. Shares suspension, interior, glass, wheels & tires with previous LoneStar kit. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
May/Jun-13 end current subscription ? | 1/25 | 177 | MC | Moebius Mel's Drive In 1/43; Slixx decals for "Young American" dragster: Howard Cams Rattler, Beebe & Mulligan Fightin' Irish; Xuron photoetch scissor cutters; Hubley Hot Rod 1932 Ford Custom die cast; Revell 1932 Rat Roaster Stacey David, Ferrari 599 GTO, Ferrari SA Aperta; AMT 1933 Willys Gasser George Montgomery, 1949 Mercury club coupe 3'n1, 1967 Shelby Mustang GT-350; Monogram 1941 Willys Street Rod; AutoArt 1955 VW Kafer Limousine Beetle 1/43; Ixo 2010 Audi R15 TDi LeMans winner 1/43 | ||||||||
BlownFuelArt Drag Boats | 1/16 | 177 | MC | Drag Boat hulls and Kit90 accessory kits | ||||||||
Heat forming windshield for the Scorpion | 1/25 | 177 | MC | flame heating clear gift box and shirt collar plastic sheet and forming over a buck. | Scott Colmer | |||||||
WRC Rally Cars | 2000s | 1/24 | 177 | MC | Kits from Tamiya, Belkits, Heller and Simil'R | |||||||
NNL East #27 Apr | 2013 | 1/25 | 177 | MC | 1971 Plymouth Duster Mongoose II Funny Car (Ron Bonczklewicz); 66 Galaxie "Instruction Sheet"; Donovan Engineering Offy rail dragster (Todd Wingerter), Testors Alky Seltzer salt flat car (Brian Makosky) | |||||||
Corvette roadster | 1962 | 1/25 | 177 | MC | clean, professional factory stock build techniques | Marcos Cruz | ||||||
Studebaker Commando StarLight coupe Gasser | 1951 | 1/25 | 177 | MC | Converted from Danbury Mint die cast. Hood front fenders hinged; NHRA interior and gasser suspension built | Cliff Read | ||||||
Studebaker Cammer Gasser | 1953 | 1/25 | 177 | MC | Completing model Styled after Ohio George Mustang gasser, started 40 years previously. | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Dupli-Color Clear Effex spray | 1/25 | 177 | MC | clear paint with a glitter added, can be sprayed over any other finish to impart a glossy metallic effect. | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
July-13 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | Hobby Design 1/20 Redbull Renault RB6 detail kit; Patto's Place slot car decals sheets; Scale Modeling by Chris 1950-60s gas pumps | start 11th subscription | |||||||
Detail brake rotors with decals | 1/12 | 178 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
hood pin scratchbuild part 13 | 1970s | 1/25 | 178 | MC | pins; snap rings; tethers | Scott Colmer | ||||||
GSL XXIV May 2013 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | Ferrari 126C3; Mooneyes dragster; BackDraft Best of Show; MPC 1/16 1973 Petty NASCAR Charger, MonkeeMobile, Young American AA/Dragster; Revell Challenger I LSR, 1953 Corvette Roadster, Sox&Martin 67 Plymouth GTX; PremiumX 1964 Ford Country Squire 1/43 resin | ||||||||
BackDraft show rod | 1960s | 1/24 | 178 | MC | Details of actual construction, extensive scratchbuilding; Winner 7 awards including Best of Show. | Greg Nichols | ||||||
Heartbreaker rat rod 49 Merc | 1949 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | what to do with leftover parts | |||||||
Ford street rod diecast with matching trailor | 1940 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | diecast conversions; scratchbuilt trailer hitch | Cliff Read | ||||||
Oldsmobile Fastback | 1950 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | resin parts for Revell new kit; KitchenTableResins Olds Big 6 Straught 6 Engiune resin kit. | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Peterbuilt conventionals | 1/25 | 178 | MC | 378 setback, 359 setback, 359 shorthood, 289 singledrive, 359-27 longhood all built from Revell Snap-Kit | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
AutoCar U-Series cabover | 1935-52 | 1/25 | 178 | MC | resin trans-kit from American Industrial Truck Models | |||||||
Aug/Sept-13 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | Ebbro Lotus 49 1/20; MissingLink 1968 Ford LTD4D-HT; Atlantis 1950 Alfa Romeo Type 158, 1949 Talbot-Lago 4.7L Grand Prix; Fujimi Ferrari F12 Berlinetta; AMT SockItToMe 1962 Corvette, Opel GT Mini Musclecar; Revell 1937 Ford Panel Delivery; Model King/Moebius 1953 Marshall Teague Fabulous Hudson Hornet NASCAR; Monogram Boot Hill Express; Moebius International ProStar truck tractor. | ||||||||
Torino Talladega #43 Richard Petty | 1969 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | Correcting the upswept front fenders; detailing tips; plumbing schematics; flushmounting rear window; wheel/tire upgrade | Daryl Hutala | ||||||
Tire Sidewall Decal HowTo | 1/25 | 179 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Scorpion scratchbuild part 14 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | deepen wheel rims; parachute pack detailing; push-bar; steering | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Diecast paint repair | 1/25 | 179 | MC | age corrosion effects on diecast; repairing | George Bojaciuk | |||||||
Wheel&Tire Roundup - UPDATE | 1/25 | 179 | MC | new stuff from Aoshima and OZ Racing Super Turismo | ||||||||
Uncertain T show car | 1967 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | comparing models built by Replicas & Miniatures Company of Maryland owner | Norm Veber | ||||||
Ford Model A Phaeton street rod | 1930 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | comparing models built by Replicas & Miniatures Company of Maryland owner | Norm Veber | ||||||
Detroit Resin Automotive group | 1/25 | 179 | MC | meet Jeff Ballard (Motor City Resin); Kris Morgan (Morgan Automoyive Details); Kevin Lutz (Missing Link) & Paul Plum (Scale Modeling by Chris) | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Masscar 25th Anniversary Mar 2013 | 1/25 | 179 | MC | |||||||||
International ProStar | 1/25 | 179 | MC | New Moebius kit; raised panel sheet metal cabinet doors | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Oct-13 | 1/25 | 180 | MC | MocroNitro machined aluminum parts 1/16; Profil24 Maseratti Birdcage Tipo63; ABC Brianza 1961 Birdcage Tipo61 longtail LeMans #24, 1961 Birdcage Tipo61 shorttail Sebring #23 Moss-Gurney; Revell Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (new curbside), 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 (new-good notchback with police details), 1965 Chevelle SS396 2D-HT (excellent 'Rat Motor' TurboJet 396 / Borg-Warner 4spd); AMT 2013 Camaro ZL-1 Coupe (curbside, replicates ZL-1 well), 1956 Ford Victoria 3n1 HT (really good Ford 352 Y-block with drag parts); Polar Lights 1969 Mustang Funny Car Tommy Grove (pad printed M&H slicks) | ||||||||
NASCAR Charger #43 Richard Petty | 1973 | 1/16 | 180 | MC | Kit review and detailing buildup; comparison to original 1973 kit; modified reissues of original kit | Mike Dowd | ||||||
How to work with brass | 1/25 | 180 | MC | tools materails and tips to getting started | Charles Rowley | |||||||
Studebaker M16 ramp truck | 1948 | 1/25 | 180 | MC | Ertl diecast 1947 Studebaker pickup truck conversion; largely brass scratchbuilding | Larry Read | ||||||
Parnelli VPJ-4 Ford - Mario Andretti #27 | 1974-76 | 1/43 | 180 | MC | build a simple & cheap John Day white metal kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Model T tow truck | 1908-27 | 1/25 | 180 | MC | scratchbuilt details to convert the AMT 1925 Model T Double Kit; poseable steering; three foot pedals; aluminum gas tank; exhaust; door hinge; seat springs, barttery cables; hand brake lever; steering column; painting wooden spokes; functioning tow boom; photo in Masscar 25th Anniv iss 179. | Alyn Loya | ||||||
Transport truck tractor paint schemes. | 1970s | 1/25 | 180? | MC | prototype paint schemes for 1970s American built tractors (Peterbuilt, Western Star, Mac, Kenworth) | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Nov-13 | 1/25 | 181 | MC | LazyModeller Flame paint masks; FPP Models 1961 Ferrari 156 resin kit, 1961 Ferrari Dino 246 SP #23 LeMans resin kit; Promolite 1950 Olds resin engine & body parts; Revell Mini Cooper 998 Mk1, Original Mini Cooper, 1977 Pontiac Firebird Smokey & the Bandit, 1969 Camaro ZL-1; AMT 1972 Nova Beverly Hills Cop, 2009 Corvette convertible; MPC 1975 Chevy K5 Blazer Rescue Van; Pattos Place decals add p56. | ||||||||
Scorpion scratchbuild part 15 | 1/25 | 181 | MC | interior sheet metal | Scott Colmer | |||||||
iHobby Expo 2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 181 | MC | Gerry Paquette | |||||||
Mustang notchback Terlingua Racing Team #17 | 1967 | 1/43 | 181 | MC | Building the SMTS white metal kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Bugatti Type 59 Grand Prix car | 1934 | 1/16 | 181 | MC | Scratchbuilt; Winner "Best Civilian Vehicle" Award 2012 IPMS UK Scale Modelworld | Noel Smith | ||||||
New beetle panel van kitbash | 1/25 | 181 | MC | combine Revell "Wheels of Fire" New Beetle & PT Cruiser snap kits. | Ken Kitchen | |||||||
Ford C-600 box van truck | 1960s | 1/25 | 181 | MC | basically a kit review | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Ford LN8000 Race Car Hauler | 1970s | 1/25 | 181 | MC | basically a kit review | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Dec-13 | 1/25 | 182 | MC | Dremel cordless rotary tool $130; R&MCoMd 1957 Ford resin intakes, bumpers, skirts; QuaterMileReplicas "Wizard" & "Flash Gordon" FC bodies & decals; Aardvark Maserati Birdcage; Aoshima 2010 Subaru WRX STI; Revell 1967 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible, Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossa; 1957 Ford Fireball Roberts; Monogram L'il Coffin; AMT 1970 Super Bee ProStreet Dirty Donny's; Minerva 1962 Ferrari Breadvan 1/43; Factory81 Rocket Bunny Toyota FRS/Subaru 86 resin transkit. | ||||||||
Gregg's Tips | 1/25 | 182 | MC | Straightening warped resin; Scale wood; Masking body parts for gluing; Perfect circle punches 1/2" to 1" diameter - Scrapbooking stores; "Lupicia Hawaii Kuuipo" Tea bag paint strainers - fine nylon mesh; Simple body paint stand | ||||||||
Scorpion scratchbuild part 16 | 1/25 | 182 | MC | operating roof hatch escape panel | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Mercury Jade Idol - Gene Winfield custom | 1956 | 1/25 | 182 | MC | Joe & Tommy Gibson Brothers | |||||||
Gene Winfield shop visit | 1/25 | 182 | MC | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||||
Big Mercury automobiles: 1939-1970 | 1939-70 | 1/25 | 182 | MC | kit sources and how to model them | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Model A hot rod | 1950s | 1/24 | 182 | MC | rebuilding a damaged diecast | Cliff Read | ||||||
Kenworth W900 long-hood conventional tractor | 1981 | 1/16 | 182 | MC | basically a Revell/Monogram kit review | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Peterbuilt 359 Wrecker | 1982 | 1/25 | 182 | MC | basically a Revell kit review (noit the box-stated 379, but actually a 359 with minor updates to "look" like a 379. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Jan-14 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | TS Hobbies 1930 Ford Woody real wood panels; Tuner Model Company brake duct hoseMicroNitro Bornco wheels; Altered States 1940 Willys pickup resin; Revell 1970 Hemi 'Cuda, 1962 Corvette Gasser; Monogram the Slingster Customizing Dragster (ex-Sizzler 1/25th); ICM 1938 Opel Admiral Cabriolet; AMT 1966 Nova Jenkins "Grumpy's Toy"; Lindberg Bull Horn; AUTOart 1955 Jaguar D-Type 1/43. | ||||||||
Mercury Woody Wagon | 1949 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Body finish on new Revell '49 Woody. Painting Realistic woodgrain raised panels for decal inserts; get Dual Tip Paddle/Point MakeUp Applicators. | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
Packing model kits for mailing/shipping | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||||
Scorpion scratchbuild part 17 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | ghosting effect paint discussion | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa | 1950s | 1/24 | 183 | MC | Detailing the Hasegawa kit with the 250TR photoetched detail set; Harold Bradfords engine(#HRM307); hypodermic needle fuel injectors & spark plug boots; Rub 'n Buff and Hasegawa wire wheel inserts. Seat piping, steering wheel | Marcus Cruz | ||||||
Renault 16 TS | 1968 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Adding a ton of scratchbuilt detail to the ugliest car ever - why? Includes working under-hatch trunk cover. | Fabrizio Fae | ||||||
GMC COE fuel oil tanker | 1942 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Converting a Danbury Mint Coke delivery truck into a CabOverEngine fuel oil tanker; scratchbuilt tank and details | Larry Read | ||||||
Dodge D-501 | 1957 | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Detailed review of the Modelhaus resin kit; includes some 1:1 reference photos. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Ferrari 250GT Breadvan | 1961 | 1/43 | 183 | MC | building Minerva 43 white metal kit | |||||||
Revell Ford Police Force | 1/25 | 183 | MC | Review of Revell 1957 Ford Custom Police Car, 1990 Mustang LX5.0 2 'n 1 stock/police and Ford Expedition Police SSV snap-kit | Chuck Most | |||||||
Peterbuilt 358 wrecker "Big Stick" | 1971? | 1/25 | 183 | MC | AMT 359 wrecker kit (T522) with Clint Freeman Components resin Peterbuilt 358 hood conversion and modified wrecker. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Feb/Mar-14 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Contest Annual | ||||||||
CONTEST: Grand National Roaster Show | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Pomona, CA | Jeff Miller | ||||||
CONTEST: NNL West 16FEB2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Santa Clara, CA | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||
CONTEST: ValleyCon 2013 3Mar2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Pasadena, CA Double Decker British 'Routemaster' bus; Ford GT40 LeMans #9 | Kurt Wilson | ||||||
CONTEST: Texas MCMA Showdown 9Mar2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Irving, TX Cobra coupe (Len Woodruff); Winged Express (Dave Matiko) | Terry Love | ||||||
CONTEST: Hawaii NNL 24Mar2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Honolulu, HI | Gregg Hutchings | ||||||
CONTEST: Desert Scale Classic 19Apr2013 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Phoenix, AZ Two-Lane Blacktop 55 Chevy (Joe Murphy); Sizzler dragster (Tim Pentecost); Stacey's Rat Roaster (Jeff Bowman); 56 Chevy Trike (Oscar Flores) | Dan Baker | ||||||
CONTEST: LowerLeftCoast LLC NNL 17Aug | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Carlsbad, CA 49 Merc sedan (Jorge Ramirez); Stacey's Rat Roaster (Glenn Day); 67 Ferrari P330 (Danny Galgani) | Jeff Miller | ||||||
CONTEST: Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion 21Sep | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Ontario, CA 1965 Mr Norm's Grand Spaulding Dodge Coronet A/FX (Ron Ramsey) | Jeff Miller | ||||||
CONTEST: Three Rivers Automodelers 29Sep | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Pittsburgh, PN Hemi Sphere dragster (George Hunter) | Harry Pristovnik | ||||||
CONTEST: CAMS NNL Nats #34 5Oct | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Toledo, OH 70s Charger "Bad Cracker" funny car (Steve Perry); Offy-powered dragster (Todd Wingerter); 67 STP Indy Turbine (Terry Werner) | Harry Pristovnik | ||||||
CONTEST: TAMS 26Oct | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Norfolk, VA 50 Olds Mexican Road Race #52 (Donald Worley) | Jerry Quick | ||||||
Carrera carrying case | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Transport models safely in a modified slotcar case. | Henry Trent | ||||||
Roger Harney 1935-2014 | 2013 | 1/25 | 184 | MC | Obituary - Monogram model designer & VP of Engineering and Manufacturing | Jim Keeler | ||||||
Apr-14 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | Polar Lights 1966 Volkswagen Beetle "Spiderman" | ||||||||
CONTEST: NNL West 1FEB2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | Santa Clara, CA | |||||||
Scorpion scratchbuild part 18 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | FINAL INSTALLMENT - Creating ghosted graphics, Scorpion logo and repairing damage after fall to floor (rear wheels broke off and left front axle snapped. Color centerspread completes the project | Scott Colmer | |||||||
Buck Baker Chrysler 300 NASCAR GN #87 | 1962 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | Combine a Johan 'USA Oldies' series '62 Chrysler 300 Hardtop kit with Lindberg '64 Dodge 330. A Plastic Performance Products roll cage kit #RC | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Chevy El Camino model kit history | 1959-91 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Ford pickup truck | 1940 | 1/25 | 185 | MC | Building replica-stock models from the Monogram 1940 Ford kits using MANY aftermarket parts. | Bill Coulter & Tom Creeger | ||||||
Gasser style Ford | 1959 | 1/1 | 185 | MC | Inspiration file - typical graphics, period sponsor decals, lightening holes | Chuck Most | ||||||
May/Jun-14 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | AlphaAbrasives polishing kit; TDR Innovations 3D-Printing (at ShapeWays.com) 1968 Camaro ProMod kit, SBC engines, 1/20 Chopper, 1/16 Navarro flathead; MENG 2008-10 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab Pickup truck$$; Revell 1953 Chevy Panel truck, Foose 1967 Dodge Charger, 1983 Camaro ProStock; AMT 1971 Chevy Rescue Van, 1970 1/2 Baldwin-Motion Camaro w/decals, 1976 Petty Dodge Dart sportsman. | ||||||||
How to build windUp windows on Chevy BelAir | 1955 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | ref MC Nov08 #136 for door opening; | Bill Geary | ||||||
Build AMT XR-6 a-symetrical roadster | 1963 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | "Odd-Rod Roadsters" from AMT Part 1 - Eliminate unsightly body seams; detail the aluminum block Slant Six engine (Part 2 in #190) | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Oldsmobile woody conversion | 1950 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | Conversion kit from Best Model Car Parts designed to work with the 1/25 scale Revell 1950 Olds Club Coupe | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Plymouth Hemi Cuda | 1970 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | Detailed build of the new Revell kit; adding a vinyl roof; woodgrain trim painted to match kit-supplied decals (no details given); improved tailights with paint | Marcus Cruz | ||||||
Ford fat fendered hot rod | 1941 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | kitbashed Danbury Mint 1947 Ford into a 1941 with some styrene parts. | |||||||
Peterbiult 359 | 1/25 | 186 | MC | AMT California Hauler rumours discussed | ||||||||
Jul-14 | 1/25 | 187 | MC | JDS Racing machined velocity stacks 1/16 scale; G-S Hypo Cement; AMT-R2 1936 Ford Coupe/Roadster, 1969 Chevelle SS396 convertible; Revell 2013 Mustang Boss 302, 1937 Ford Coupe Street Rod; MPC 1975 Dodge Dart Sport, 1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car | start 12th subscription | |||||||
Inter Model Car Builder's Museum Hall of Fame nominations | 2014 | 1/25 | 187 | MC | Full list past & present | |||||||
Ferrari Kurtis 500D-based Indy car | 1956 | 1/25 | 187 | MC | Real engine 121LM (4412cc, 6cyl DOHC, 3 Weber 50 DCOA carburators; ref "Motor Racing Replica News" magazine May/June 1991 Bud Thon model building article. Needs R&MofM wheels #P-129 and tires #T-25, IndyCals decals & TriMaster bonnet photoetched piano hinge. | Clint Raitz | ||||||
Mercury Eight Woody | 1949 | 1/25 | 187 | MC | In-depth review/build of this new Revell kit. Only engine option is Cadillac V8. Michael Hanson of "Best Model Car Parts" has a stock 1949-53 Ford/Mercury flathead 8BA V8 engine auto transmission kit designed for this model. | Bill Coulter & Tom Creeger | ||||||
White 3400TD Tractor & Flatbed Trailer | 1/25 | 187 | MC | mostly scratchbuilt from die-cast tractor | Larry Read | |||||||
CONTEST: NNL East Wayne, NJ 26Apr | 2014 | 1/25 | 187 | MC | flaired Tiger; Jim Polli's Seaton's Super Shaker Corvair FC (AMT bodies; PolLts chassis, Slixx decals) | Tom Valenta | ||||||
Kurt Wilson hot rod | 1/8 | 187 | MC | Darryl Gassaway organized build by John Teresi of his good friend's hot rod - serious health problems | John Teresi | |||||||
Model Truck engines source resource | 1/25 | 187 | MC | where to get what engine | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Aug/Sep-14 | 1/25 | 188 | MC | AMT 1968 Camaro Z/28; Revell 1965 Chevy Impala SS396 Foose (good Rat motor), 1987 Glidden MotorCraft T-Bird ProStock, 1951 Thames Panel Truck Gasser; MPC 1982-3 K.I.T.T. Knight Rider; Polar Lights 1964 Pontiac GTO; AutoArt 1955 1/18 Jaguar D-Type | ||||||||
Scribers Tools | 1/25 | 188 | MC | review of available panel scribing tools with photos of each; ref Marcus Cruz how-to in MC #170 | ||||||||
KryBaby | 1/25 | 188 | MC | Details of how hooded figure painting die-cast 1940 Ford fender came about; Display model at NNL East | George Bojaciuk | |||||||
"In The Beginning" Book Review | 1/43 | 188 | MC | Book Review - Early days of 1/43 Scale Modeling | Wayne E Moyer | |||||||
Race Car RampTruck & Trailer - Pt1 | 1/25 | 188 | MC | kitbashing a Race Car Transporter & Trailer | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Chevrolet Impala Sports Coupe by Brooklin | 1958 | 1/43 | 188 | MC | Detailing DieCasts - Pt 1 Let There be Chrome. How to Bare Metal Foil (BMF) a diecast. Fine chrome trim scraping paint to bare metal | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
Thunderbird Custom | 1962 | 1/25 | 188 | MC | Grafted on an early 1990's Firebird canopy; tailights from 1957 Fairlanefunctioning retractable doors (under the floor!!) | Peter Lombardo | ||||||
Anglia FireTruck | 1948 | 1/1 | 188 | MC | Ford of England commissioned Dennis FireTruck Co to build 25 "warehouse" use firetrucks | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Studebaker PickUp concept | 1947 | 1/25 | 188 | MC | sketchpad | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Datsun pickup Dirt Bike Hauler | 1972 | 1/32 | 188 | MC | Resurecting a glue bomb; detail & weathering techniques; New Ray Honda CRF 450 diecast dirt bike | Steve Perry | ||||||
How to Paint with Nail Polish | 1/25 | 188 | MC | useful tiups and techniques | MCM Staff | |||||||
Galaxie Trailer Contaest final results | 188 | MC | ||||||||||
Photographing Models | 188 | MC | intelligent use of real/photo backdrops; camera angles | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||||
Oct 2014 15th Anniversary Issue | 1/25 | 189 | MC | Aoshima PhotEtched Tool Chest kit, Aftermarket Wheel Rims & Tires (offset camber); Academy Hyundai Azera/Grandeur; Revival 1964 NART Ferrari 158 1-20 scale; Revell 1973 Hawaiian Funny Car 1-16 scale, 1950 Olds Custom, Jungle Jim Rail Dragster (from orig Garlits '74 car, sprang Jeb Allens Praying Mantis & Shirley Muldowney's '76 TF car; AMT 1965 Mustang 1-16 scale (really mid-64), 1925 Ford Model T FruitWagon Double Kit (roadster, roadster pickup, C-Cab pickup/wagon stock or rod), 1962 Chevy Bel Air 409. | ||||||||
Camaro SS/RS Police Car | 2010 | 1/25 | 189 | MC | BuildUp review of AMT kit; no interior police extras | Chuck Most | ||||||
Fred Lorenzen Holman-Moody Galaxie NASCAR | 1965 | 1/25 | 189 | MC | new re-issue AMT kit built with scratchbuilt/kit bash/aftermarket parts to create a fairly accurate mid-60s NASCAR Grand National stock car. | Mike Dowd | ||||||
Race Car RampTruck & Trailer - Pt2 | 1/25 | 189 | MC | kitbashing a Race Car Transporter & Trailer | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Mercury Woody | 1949 | 1/25 | 189 | MC | SketchPad inspiratiuon: Chjopped wood wagon "Orange Crate" & Woody PickUp "Black Wood" | Mike Lomaka | ||||||
TopFuel Motorcycle Larry "Spderman" McBride | 2013 | 1/12 | 189 | MC | Scratchbuilt in big scale (amazing!!). Dirk had help from friends: Clay Kemp (deca;ls), Bob Dudek (billet alumin turnings); Mike Lawrence (CNC gears/rotors etc | Dirk Joseph | ||||||
Plymouth Belvedere Convertible by Brooklin | 1955 | 1/43 | 189 | MC | Detailing DieCasts - Pt 2 Two-Tone Paint. How to paint with masking of Bare Metal Foil (BMF). Detailing painted dash. | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
Cadillac by Brooklin | 1948 | 1/43 | 189 | MC | Detailing DieCasts - Pt 2 Two-Tone Paint. How to paint with masking of Bare Metal Foil (BMF). Detailing painted dash. | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
Tri-Axle Lowboy trailer | 1/25 | 189 | MC | AMT soon to re-issue an old truck trailer kit | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Goose-Neck trailer with Peterbuilt hoods load | 1/25 | 189 | MC | Scratch & kit-bashed truck trailer. | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Great Dane smooth side van trailer | 1/25 | 189 | MC | new Moebius truck trailer kit soon to be released | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Nov-14 | 1/25 | 190 | MC | Southern MotorSports Hobbies (SMH-Ronnie Setzer) resin ProStock 1973 Vega, 1971 Pinto, 1967 Cougar, ProStreet chassis 2010-14 Camaro & 1963-67 Corvette, LateModel Dirt Race car body; TwoCatsModels-Brazil Maserati 250F resin; Fujimi Tools 3 diorama kits; AutoArt 1957 Corvette SS 1/18 scale diecast p58. | ||||||||
Tips on haveing plastic parts re-chromed | 1/25 | 190 | MC | review of methods to prepare parts for Little Motor Kar Co and Chrome Tech USA | ||||||||
Ford Ranchero | 1960 | 1/25 | 190 | MC | build review of non-stock modified AMT kit of Ohio George Montgomery "Little Eliminator" push truck, won in 1960. (has inaccuracies due to original issue as a '61 Street Machine with BigBlock Chevy engine - still present. | Chuck Most | ||||||
Build AMT Surf Woody roadster / Street Rod | 1/25 | 190 | MC | Odd-Rod Roadsters from AMT Part 2 - Overview of other odd AMT Roadster hot rods: AMT Wild Dream & King T; AMT Mod Rod/Street Rod Series Model A Roadster; AMT Silhouette Street Roadster; AMT 1923 Street Roadster; AMT Surf Woody Roadster (c1965) - buildup detailed review. (Part 1 in #186). Kit has highly detailed Logghe FC type chassis, Ford 289ci engine & 4 wheel independant suspension with detailed disc brake rotors/calipers. | Tim Boyd | |||||||
John Deere all-wheel drive tractor | 1918 | 1/16 | 190 | MC | mostly scratchbuilt utilizing rare 1/16 scale Hansen castings | Bob Steinbrunn | ||||||
Sketchpad on Woodies | 1/25 | 190 | MC | inspirations from: Lil Coffin; 1967 Ford Fairlane wagon; 1950 Oldsmobile wagon; 1940 Ford Convertible. | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Gurnewy-Eagle ch#510 Formula 5000 Tony Adamowicz #7 Championship winner | 1969 | 1/25 | 190 | MC | Built from MPC Olsonite Eagle with Detail Master DM3290 velocity stacks; R&MoM #t40 GoodYear SpeedWay Spl tires sanded to slicks, RM-79A distributor, #28 gauge black ignition wire | Curt Raitz | ||||||
Peterbuilt 359 California Hauler with Mercury sleeper | 1969 | 1/1 | 190 | MC | Information and gallery of detail shots to help build AMT reissue kit. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Dec-14 | 1/25 | 191 | MC | HobbyDesign Ferrari 430 engine kit; KA Models toggle switch; ScaleAutoDetails vintage drag race resin & decals; MAD 1957 Ford Custom 4-Door resin transkit; AMT 1969 Mercury semi-truck sleeper chrome plated PartsPack; Revell 1967 Camaro SS 2n1, 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible, Datsun Off-Road PickUp; AMT '33 Willys Panel Truck, 1967 Chevelle Pro Street; Lindberg Little Red Wagon stock+drag. | ||||||||
Datsun 720 Pick-Up truck | 1980-83 | 1/24 | 191 | MC | Revell (ex-Monogram) Off-Road snap kit review in "Commercial Break". See update on engine in MC194 pg16. | Chuck Most | ||||||
iHOBBY EXPO 2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 191 | MC | Shaumberg. Illinois Oct 2-5, 2014 | |||||||
Barracuda Pro Stock - Sox&Martin Hemi 'Cuda | 1970 | 1/25 | 191 | MC | Detailing the new Revell 1970 Sox&Martin Hemi Cuda Pro Stock; scratchbuilt tube tunnel ram intake manifold; add venturis to the 4-barrel carbs; add Detail Master hood pins; metallic paint on decal stripesfix the oilpan hole; opening the grille | Marcus Cruz | ||||||
Willys Coupe hot rod | 1933 | 1/25 | 191 | MC | Over-The Top scratchbuilt brass frame, suspension, driveline and steering; Ford rad/grille. | Tim Hoagland | ||||||
Ferrai 412MI | 1958 | 1/43 | 191 | MC | "Mysterious Ferrari 412MI Kit from Grand Prix Models. The car entered into special race at Monza pitting Indy vs F1 teams. Car was an older 275 F1 chassi with a new 4.1 Liter V12 driven by Musso & Hawthorne | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
Oldsmobile custom lead-sled | 1955 | 1/24 | 191 | MC | Major restoration of a derelict die-cast toy show find wearing eBay 1/24 wire wheels | |||||||
Jeep TJ Wrangler Rubicon | 1997 | 1/25 | 191 | MC | Plastic version of the 2004 released diecast "Tomb Raider" Wrangler kit of a likely 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler | Chuck Most | ||||||
Jan-15 | 1/25 | 192 | MC | AMT PartsPack10 EnginePack-Corvair & Vintage Chrysler 392, PartsPack11 EnginePack Chevy 283 & Pontiac 421, 1953 Studebaker StarLiner; Revell 2014 LaFerrari hybrid, 1972 BRE Datsun 510 Pete Brock, 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo; MPC 1970 Don Garlits WynnsCharger SW12B; MPC 1974-76 NASCAR Pepsi Chevelle Laguna S-3 (like Cale Yarborough Holly Farms sponsored Laguna S-3 in JNJ Decals) | ||||||||
Chevrolet Woody / Depot Hack | 1932 | 1/25 | 192 | MC | Kitbash/Scratchbuild combining MPC 1932 Chevrolet Roadster "Connoisseur Classic" with AMT 1929 Ford Woody/Pickup kits | Ken Kitchen | ||||||
Ford 4x4 PickUp | 1978 | 1/25 | 192 | MC | Detail review of the AMT :Super Stones" 1978 Ford 4X4 PickUp kit, can be used to build a 1973 -> 1979 Ford PickUp with some aftermarket detail parts. The AMT kit reviewed is ac tually a 1973-76 Super Camper Special 140" WB truck with a 1978-79 grille and with 1977-79 cowl badging. The optional twin I-beam front suspension is included, allowing a standard rear wheel drive F-100 or F-150. There are aloternate kit parts allowing a 117 or 137" WB pickup conversion as well. | Chuck Most | ||||||
Duesenberg SJ LeBaron dual-cowl sweep panel phaeton | 1929 | 1/18 | 192 | MC | Highly detailed build of a 1/18 scale Hubley Classic Metal Kit from 1963. Wheel spoke replacement with 0.015" steel wire; bolts/fasteners; removal of molded on tire markings; scratchbuilt I-beam engine stand w/swivel casterspiano-hinged hood sections; flexible exhaust tubes of wire spring; | Bob Steinbrunn | ||||||
Austin A35 Van "IPMS 50th Anniversary" | 1/12 | 192 | MC | Combined left-over custom parts from a 1/12th scale Monogram 1957 Chevy kit with an Airfix Wallace & Grommet Anti-Pesto Van kit. Templated 1/32" plywood interior panels & floor; lartge flake metallic paint; frisket-stenciled lettering; decal collage side panelshood ornament; interior and diarama details include photoreduced magazines, banners, kit boxes, card table, books, posters, mugs, lanyards, lapel badges etc. | Noel Smith | |||||||
AERO ENGINES SketchPad | 1/25 | 192 | MC | cars motivated by aircraft engines: (AMT) Allison V-1710 12-cylinder in-line powers an AMT 1957 Chrysler 300; (Trumpeter) Nakajima Sakae A6M 14-cylinder radial powers a Revell 1937 PickUp; (Airfix) Daimler-Benz db605 V-12 inline powers a T-bucket rod; (Airfix) Napier Sabre H-24 cylinder boxer sleeve valve powers AMT "Black Force". | Jairus Watson | |||||||
Mooneyes Dragster | 1961 | 1/25 | 192 | MC | Combine current available kits & parts: Revell Attempt 1 (chassis & body), PartsPack Chevy 283 (Potvin blown engine), 1933 Willys (rear wheels), AMT PP01 M&H Racemaster drag slicks, BluePrinter or AMT PP011 (exhaust headers), Machined Aluminum Specialties (photoetched/machined front wheels), Scale Auto Details (decals). SEE jbwelda ARTICLE FROM MCM Forums FOR ADDITIONAL BUILDING INFO - MRD | Darryl Peters | ||||||
Dodge D-100 PickUp (Fargo in Canada, eh!) | 1957 | 1/25 | 192 | MC | combined a Danbury Mint "Sweptside" cab & chassis with the MPC Little Red Express short box. | Cliff Read | ||||||
Peterbuilt trucks of Maggini & Sons fleet | 1/1 | 192 | MC | photos from the 75th Anniversary All-Peterbuilt Show - Stockton, California | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Feb/Mar-15 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 2014 CONTESTS ISSUE | ||||||||
South Carolina Modeler's Assoc 18JAN2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | RatRod Semi (Quincy Bennett); 1974 Hornet ProStock (Robbie Meadows) | |||||||
Grand National Roadster Show 24Jan2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 65th Annual. 1968 & 1972 SCCA Daytona AIR Corvette - James Garner (Art Laski); 1968 GTO FC Arnie Beswick (Roy Sorenson); 1956 Chevy Bel Air street machine (Roy Sorenson); A/FX Ford Falcon (Sebastian Rey) | |||||||
ValleyCon 2014 2Mar2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Mercedes Benz ramp truck w/300 SL roadster (John Teresi); Freak Show custom (John Teresi); 1970 Impala lowrider (Oscar Luna) | |||||||
Milwaukee NNL 12Apr2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1952 Mercedes 300 LeMans winner (Mike Klessig); 1957 Chevy ratrod (Bill Stalter); 1967 Ohio George Malco Gasser replaced front end & posable wheels (Mike Kollver | |||||||
NNL East 26Apr2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Seaton Shaker Corvair FC (Jim Polli); Ferrari 250 TR (Marcus Cruz); Doyusha Sunny - Datsun 1200? (Ramon Quintana; 1954 Cunningham C4-R LerMans (Stephen Halmo) | |||||||
Model Car Sunday 4May2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1966 Batmobile (Steve Holmes) | |||||||
SoCal NNL 4May2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 10th Annual. 1941 Willys (Art Laski); ChiTown Hustler (Ron Ramsay); AMT BugABoo (Rusty Price); Ed Lanarth's C&O Jeep Destroyer (Ron Ramsay); Matra MS5 F1 (Patrick Galleguillos); | |||||||
SCMA Upstate 17May2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Predator street rod (Gary Kulchok); vintage FE dragster (Ken Hamilton); | |||||||
Heartland ModCar Nationals 8Jun2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1949 Mercury Woody w/Teardrop trailer (Dan Cozine); Lil Stogie Death Valley Dragger (Jose Delgado); 1964 Watson Indy Roadster (Len Woodruff) | |||||||
CKM Summer Classic 23Aug2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1950 Ford COE art deco Ramp Truck w/ Black Force (Bill Stillwagon) | |||||||
Lower Left Coast NNL 16Sep2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Hawaiian FC (Paul Cadwell); 1970 Superbird (Glenn Day); Crusader chopper w/Sharpie pen graphics (Mike Sund)1962 Tommy Ivo quad (Bruce Snyder) | |||||||
Route 66 Cruisin' Reunion 20Sep2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Engine Masters twin-blown VW FC (Bob Romero); 1992 Ferrari 126C FDS/Bosica kit (Michael Alvarez) | |||||||
NNL Nationals 11Oct2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1964 Aston Martin DB6 Bond modified (Evan Jones) | |||||||
San Fernando Valley Fall NNL 11Oct2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Trojan Horse FC (Mark Killingsworth); Edelbrock V8 Midget (Art Laski); 1965 Mustang A/FX Gas Ronda (Ron Ramsey) | |||||||
TAMS 25Oct2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1925 Ford Model T (Andy Goddin); 1933 Willys Malco Gasser (Scott Bregi); 1941 Willys (Bob Dudek); 1967 Ford GT MKIV LeMans winner (Eric Cole). | |||||||
ACME Southern Nats NNL 8Nov2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1949 Mercury Surf Woody (Mike Dowd). | |||||||
Motor City NNL 16Nov 2014 | 2014 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | 1970s custom Dodge Vans (Tim Palko). | |||||||
Ford Club Victoria SAE #1 Cover | 1957 | 1/25 | 193 | MC | Project Car introduced; Model on cover of SAE #1; Chassis dimensions detail drawing; 1:1 detail photographs; elevation line drawings. | Mark S. Gustavson | ||||||
Apr-15 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Style X Panel Scribers; Morgan Automotive Detail Boss 429 valve covers, Prewired distributors individual holes; Altered States resin bodies; Monogram Ford "T" Street Rod w/Trailer (old Little T), 1929 Ford Street Rod Blue Bandito (old Blue Beetle), Black Widow; AMT 1969 Chevrolet Corvair, Chezooom Corvair Funny Car (old Barracuda HUG mid-engine chassis under Corvair body); MPC 1970 AMX 1/20 scale | ||||||||
Chevrolet Van Rescue Van | 1971 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Building AMT van kit | Chuck Most | ||||||
Ford Panel Delivery van | 1937 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Building Revell kit | Chuck Most | ||||||
Ford van replacement grille | 1979-82 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | "Models by Dave" part is meant for AMT Ford Phantom van. Slight mods makes it good for 1983-91 also! | Chuck Most | ||||||
Dodge van replacement grille | 1990s? | 1/25 | 194 | MC | "Models by Dave" part is meant for AMT Recue 911 ambulance &/or MPC Cannonball Run ambulance kits. (www.modelsbydave.com) | Chuck Most | ||||||
Ford F-150 pickup | 1971 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Gen 5 Ford F-series pickups ran 1967-72. A pre-release review of design and test-shots of new Moebius kit. | Len Carsner | ||||||
Ford early custom pickup - diecast | 1958 | 1/24 | 194 | MC | a diecast kit-bash in metal and plastic | Cliff Read | ||||||
Ford C-Series cabover | 1957-90 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Inspiration for a new project. Review of full size evolution and kit sources; 1:1 detail photos | Chuck Most | ||||||
Ford pickup truck sketchpad | 1957 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Fargo FL60 Kik Cola delivery truck diecast | 1947 | 1/24 | 194 | MC | Danbury Plymouth cab; scratchbuilt brass rear body; acrylic bottle tops & basswood cases | Larry Read | ||||||
Mack C-Cab semi and trailer rig called the Flynn | 1926 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Bent Road incident truck. Kitbashed from Monogram 1926 Mack; MPC 1914 Stutz BearCat & Entex 1907 Itala | Bill Borgen | ||||||
Mack DM600 tractor | 1971 | 1/25 | 194 | MC | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
May/Jun-15 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Tamiya 1936 Toyoda; River View Hobbies 1/12 resin wheels; QuikSkins 1988 Corvette GTP Budweisser; Mobius 1971 F-100 pickup; MPC Ramchargers AA/Fuel Dragster; Revell 1970 Ford Torino GT 2n1, 2013 Camaro ZL1 snap, 2013 Challenger SRT8 snap; AMT Piranha Super Spy Car, 1970 Chevy Blazer Crew Chief, 1970 Impala SS HardTop Custom Heavy Chevy; JerryReeter truck decals Peterbuilt&Kenworth chassis decals, Clairmont Transfer Macks decals (www.modeltruckin.com). | END 12th Subscription | |||||||
Ford convertible Woody | 1940 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Scratchbuilding a Woody - computer printed decal background and 1/32" birch plywood frame glued on | Ray Ferguson | ||||||
Ford F-100 Ranger XLT pickup | 1971 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Detailed review & build of new Moebius kit of the 1967-72 5th Gen "bumpside" pickup | Chuck Most | ||||||
Ramchargers AA/Fuel Dragster | 1/25 | 195 | MC | building tips for MPC's classic Ramchargers Dodge kit (Polar Lights FC engine and AMT pad-printed drag slicks). Also R&MoM front cycle wheels | Tim Boyd | |||||||
Rambler station wagon Gasser | 1959 | 1/1 | 195 | MC | Detail photos from a car show give Inspiration for a new project | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Chevrolet 3-Window coupe - diecast | 1935 | 1/24 | 195 | MC | Modify a derelict convertible Chevy by adding 1934 Ford roof, Chevy V8 engine and parts box/scratchbuilt suspension and details. | Cliff Read | ||||||
Citroen 2CV - sketchpad | 1948-90 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Info for the Revell-AG Citroen 2CV Charleston 1:24 kitCutaway of car; a Woody Estate Wagon idea. | Jairus Watson | ||||||
Chysler Town & Country | 1942 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Danbury Mint Diecast review | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Buick Estate Wagon Woody | 1953 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Danbury Mint Diecast review | Bill Coulter | ||||||
STP Lotus 64 Turbine IndyCar #2 Mario Andretti | 1969 | 1/43 | 195 | MC | Build of the SMTS White Metal Kit. Not actually raced, it crashed out in final practice. | Wayne E Moyer | ||||||
Peterbuilt 280 Conventional | 1949 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | winter builds | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Peterbuilt 351 | 1966 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | winter builds | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Paystar | 1970s? | 1/25 | 195 | MC | winter builds | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Model T Snap-On Sale Truck | 1923 | 1/25 | 195 | MC | Modification of the AMT 1925 Ford Model T Roadster kit. Graphics created in PC and then converted to dry transfer using DecalPro FX software - see downloaded info & here: www.pulsarprofx.com/decalpro | Anthony Hazelaar | ||||||
Jul-15 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | Factory81 Mazda 2&3 rotor engines p5; Tamiya 1968 Lotus 49B p7; AMT 1969 Cougar Eliminator, 1937 Chevrolet Coupe; Revell 2014 Mustang GT, 1959 Cherolet Impala HardTop 2n1, 1957 Chevy Bel Air Ed Roth Shop Car; Lindberg 1938 Ford Van Custom. | start 13th subscription | |||||||
Gragg's Painting Tips | 1/25 | 196 | MC | Mr Clean erasers; bondo; Dupli-Color Primers; GREX TG airbrush; Tack cloth; Ink Blending foam pads for facial scubber - polishing tool; GUM dental picks & brushes | Gregg Hutchings | |||||||
Snow Plows for pickups & 4x4's | 1/25 | 196 | MC | Commercial Break - MPC and R&MCofM re-pop | Chuck Most | |||||||
CONTEST
- GSL 2015 Apr30-May3 List of winners & photos at www.gslchampionship.org |
2015 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | Unique7 Best of Show (Mark Jones); Ferrari 312T4 (Curt Raitz); Cougar II (David Knight); Jaguar C-Type (Mike English); Allison + dual V8s powered pulling tractor (Tim Pentecost); Isaac's 1969 NASCAR Daytona (Del Paone). | Mike Siegman | ||||||
Chevrolet Suburban - diecast kitbash | 1958 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | NAPCO 4-Wheel drive conversiopn | Cliff Read | ||||||
Cadillac | 1961 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | Sketchpad - true jet-like taillights. Convertible roadster and El Camino versions | Brad Leisure | ||||||
Dodge Coronet hardtop | 1965 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | fantasy Dave Strickler stock wheelbase drag car. Includes Larry Davis version of the 1965 AWB Coronets & Plymouths story. Sidebar on the actual 1964 Championship winning car & 1965 AWB cars Strickler actually drove. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Porsche 911 Turbo | 1985 | 1/25 | 196 | MC | very fine build of the Fujimi "Enthusiast Series" kit | Marcus Cruz | ||||||
Peterbilt 351 West-Coast transfer dump | 1960s | 1/25 | 196 | MC | 3 more winter builds | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Aug/Sep-15 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Galaxie Ltd 1946,47,48 Chevrolet Coupe, 1946,47,48 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Aerosedan; Polar Lights Nelson Carter's Super Chief Charger Funny Car; Revell Porsche Boxster, Volkswagon Rabbit, Volkswagon Golf 1 Cabriolet, 1941 Stone Woods & Cook Willys gasser (1970svintage re-issue); AMT Super Shaker 1964 Chevy Impala 409; Lindberg 1966 Chevelle SS396 | ||||||||
Ford Deluxe conversion | 1939 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Bill Coulter's resin conversion set applied to original AMT 1940 Ford Coupe kit | Tom Creeger & Bill Coulter | ||||||
Hobby Room | 1/25 | 197 | MC | George's Basement | George Bojaciuk | |||||||
Ford F-150 XL | 2010 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | conversion of a Maisto 1/27 scale diecast F150 STX 4x4 short Styleside box | Chuck Most | ||||||
Plymouth Satellite hardtop | 1965 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | replica stock build kit review of the new Moebius kit | Steve Goldman | ||||||
Plymouth Satellite USAC #2 Norm Nelson | 1965 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | 1965 USAC Championship winning car; used a Lindberg 64 Petty Hemi | Mike Dowd | ||||||
Salt Flat Altered Frame motorcycle | 1976 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Peter Breede's Bonneville Salt Flat 125cc record motorcycle. (See Curt's photos & Forum post on PC) | Curt Raitz | ||||||
CONTEST: NNL East #29 - Wayne NJ, April 18 | 2015 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Richie Evans modified (Ben Williams); Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa (James Boulukos); 1963 Lotus 29 Indy #92 (Guilherme Rosa); Porsche 917K w/R&M engine; 1956 Jaguar D-Type #4 (Brian Makosky) | |||||||
Dodge WC19 1/2Ton 4x4 panel truck | 1941-42 | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Heavily modified Johnny Lightning diecast toy | Larry Read | ||||||
California Hauler variations | 1/25 | 197 | MC | Examples built from White, International & Peterbuilt kits | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Oct-15 | 1/25 | 198 | MC | Aoshima/Bemax 2012 WTCC Chevrolet Cruze Mueller-Huff-Menu; Revell Germany BMW i8, 2005 Chevy Impala Police Car; Forward Resin wheels American 200-S, American Racing Torq Thrust, T70R, Magnum 500; ParaGrafix photoetch Man from Uncle Pirana spy car (gull wing door hinge); Revell Ford Crown Victoria Police Car; ICM 1913 Model T Roadster; Tamiya Mecedes-Benz 300SL gullwing; AMT 1932 Ford Victoria L'il Vickie; Moebius 1965 Plymouth Satellite; Galaxie Ltd 1947 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe; Monogram 1940 Ford Standard Coupe | ||||||||
Bondic Liquid Plastic Welder UV activated | 1/25 | 198 | MC | pg11 www.bondicusa.com - welded clear windshield without haze | ||||||||
Cars of THUNDER ROAD movie | 1/25 | 198 | MC | 1936 Ford, 1940 Ford, 1949 Olds & Chevy Truck, 1950 Ford, 1957 Chevy, Ford (both), Buick, Pontiac | Ken Kitchen; Terry Jessee; Tom Coolidge; Shawn Carpenter. | |||||||
Ford Moonshine runner - Thunder Road | 1950 | 1/25 | 198 | MC | Movie car is supposedly a real moonshine car the movie producers bought. Car seems to be actually a 1951 body with a 1950 grille and 1949 hood. Body created by modifying a 1949 kit body to a '51. Highly detailed build, many scratchbuilt details. | Tom Coolidge | ||||||
Buick Hardtop Moonshine runner - Thunder Road | 1/25 | 198 | MC | A resin 1957 Buick sedan converted into a hardtop. Hard part was the dip & cove on top of the rear fenders behind the door. | ||||||||
CONTEST: Derby City Shootout - Louisville Ky | 2015 | 1/25 | 198 | MC | ||||||||
DeKon Monza | 1975 | 1/25 | 198 | MC | Automodelli 1/43 resin kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
California Haulers pt2 | 1/25 | 198 | MC | various Peterbuilt based trucks used as California Hauler | Tim Ahlborn | |||||||
Nov-15 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Revell 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe snapTite, 1929 Ford Model A Roadster 2'n1; Moebius 1954 Hudson Hornet Club Coupe; Moebius/ModelKing 1969 F-100 Custom Cab pickup truck; AMT TeeVee Dune Buggy; MPC Carl Casper Cosmic Charger fuel dragster; RB Motion Anodized A/N Fittings for 0.020" & 0.025" braid pg5; Detail Master big rig grilles GMC & Mack R-600/R-700; Scale Finishes 2-part Urethane Clear; Gravity colors paint; Missing Link resin cast wheels and hubcaps. | ||||||||
NASCAR Generation 6 Sprint Cup Series cars | 2013-15 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Revell NASCAR new licensing agreement for Generation 6 Sprint Cup Series cars introduced in 2013 are coming. Ford Fusion; Chevrolet SS | |||||||
Chrome Plating 101 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Quick test of Caswell "Copy Chrome Plug 'N Plate" kit Brush Electroplating Sytem | MCM Staff | |||||||
PhotoEtch 101 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Tips & Tricks to fold and solder a DirtModeler.com racing seat. | MCM Staff | |||||||
Pontiac Ventura | 1961 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | New Moebius Models kit reviewed | Jim Casassa | ||||||
Chevrolet Laguna NASCAR Holly Farms #11 | 1976 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Cale Yarborough Championship winning car - Highly detailed build thoroughly explained applicable to any period NASCAR stock car. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Tucker 48 | 1948 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Industry review of scale model Tuckers in diecast and plastic, all scales. Also see MCM Apr2010 for Brad Leisure Sketch Pad on Tucker, also CMR#11 | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Fisher body craftsman's guild | 1930-68 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | A National design competition to win scholarships and cash prizes. Concept cars built in 1/12 scale from wood etc. | Darryl Gassaway | ||||||
Peterbilt 378-119 Classic | 1994 | 1/25 | 199 | MC | Review and build tips for the new Italeri Peterbilt Daycab model kit p46. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Dec-15 | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Revell 2014 Corvette StingRay prefinished glue; Monogram 1957 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon2 'n 1; MPC Jawbreaker dragster, 1982 Dodge Van Bad Company; AMT 1923 T Delivery Van ; ClearlyScale.com 1/25 engines from Canada (Ford 351, DOHC Ford 351, Tremec 6060 trans, GM LS6.3L, VW 16V DOHC w/EFI ITB's; globaltoy eBay metal&chrome transfer | ||||||||
Model bench tools of interest | 1/25 | 200 | MC | MicroMark Micro Miter Box; Micro Saw, MicroLux 12V jig/scroll saw; Dremel workbench vice holds a Dremel tool for grinding/polishing; PanaVice mod# 201, 376, 301 with 308 baseplate addition. | ||||||||
Convert a crew-cab pickup to a single cab | 1/25 | 200 | MC | scratchbuilding school - Convert the Meng F350 into a single cab pickup, leaving a long wheelbase frame perfect for ambulance/EMS body Gregg has his sketches full-size for download on his web site under "Current Projects" | Gregg Hutchings & Gilbert Rodrigues | |||||||
Dodge Grand Caravan LE | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Review of possibilities for the Lindberg snap kit (worker's cargo van and a Taxi) | Tom Geiger | |||||||
Deuce hot rod | 1932 | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Diecast modified model with 409 engione | Cliff Read | ||||||
variations of Deuce hot rods | 1932 | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Phantom Vicky; Rat Roaster; Sedan; Victoria; channeled 5-window | John White | ||||||
History of 1932 Ford kits | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Pictures of the earliest model kit (Revell 3/4" scale crude roadster), to "Highway Pioneers" of 1952-54, Monogram mid-50s Deuce Roadster, to AMT version 1961, and Strombecker's Chrysler-powered roadster of early 60's. | Cliff Read | |||||||
Plymouth Fury | 1963 | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Johan produced a hardtop and a convertible. Tips and possibilities for building. | Bill Coulter | ||||||
Masda MX-5 Roadster | 2010 | 1/24 | 200 | MC | Detailed review of the new Tamiya Miata kit | |||||||
Trabant sketch pad | 1/25 | 200 | MC | little East German orp[han car a gasser, station wagon or Kiddie Ride | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Peterbilt 281 from 1971 movie DUEL | 1960s | 1/25 | 200 | MC | modified a pre-built AMT Peterbilt 359 and scratchbuilt tanker | Noel Smith | ||||||
Rolls Royce Silver Cloud | 1962 | 1/25 | 200 | MC | Fictional Beatles band car, decorated by hand painted graphics copied from album covers Magical Mystery Tour, Abbey Road, Sgt Pepper & Yellow Submarine. Look for author's Monkeemobile. | Jason Merrill | ||||||
Outcast Model Builders Club | 1/25 | 200 | MC | No contest, just build a donated Revell Chevy SSR or Mig 21PF jet for next meeting | Mark Jones | |||||||
Fruehauf Tanker Semi-Trailer | 1960s | 1/25 | 200 | MC | AMT kit build posibilities; tank halves re-tooled for this & subsequent re-issues. | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Jan-16 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Revell Fast & Furious Mitsubishi Eclipse, BRE Datsun 240Z; Revell Germany BMW i8; AMT 1941 Plymouth Coupe, 1971 Dodge Charger Dirty Donny; MPC 1979 Pontiac Firebird T/A. | Now all pages all color in future! | |||||||
Ford F150 Ranger pickup | 1980-81 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Revell re-issue of 1980 Monogram kit review | Chuck Most | ||||||
Little Red Wagon | 1965 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Reviews the Lindberg version of the old IMC kit | Chuck Most | ||||||
Pontiac Catalina Joe Weatherly #8 | 1961 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Moebius/Dave Burket "Model King" issue kit revioew | |||||||
CONTEST: NNL Southern Nationals 15NOV | 2015 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Revell 29 Ford (Matt Gedert); 1973 Barry Setzer Vega Funny Car (Roger Sitzes) | |||||||
Traditional Hot Rods - historical accuracy | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Tips for creating authentic miniature traditional hot rods with correct paint colors | Tim Boyd | |||||||
NHRA Museum Visit - the Models built by Barry Price of Great Britain on display | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Dick Kraft BUG; Jim Lytle Jr 4-Allison engined FIAT; TV Tommy Ivo 1985 Video Liner streamlined FED; Lloyd Scott Bustle Bomb; Ed Roth dragster: Jim Lackey Nash Metropolitan CompCoupe; Arfons Green Monster Allison V12; Jim McLennons 1962 Champion Speed Shop dragster; Mallicoat Bros 41 Willys gasser; Frank Pedregons Taco Taster; Greth-Fisher Maynard Modified Roadster; Dragmaster Two Thing; Hartlet-Dodd Calvin Rice winner 1st NHRA National race; Hugh Tuckers Ventura Motors Chevy roadster; Mickey Thompson dual engine dragster Jack Chrisman drove; Don Garlits 1963 SW5; Howard Cams Special Twin Bears Winter Nats winner with Jack Chrisman; Pollutionizer Allison powered rail; Cook & Bedwell 1957 dragster (use Mono Slingshot); Bean Banfdits first car; Carl Caspers Cosmic Charger; Dave Strickler Corvette Funny Car; Eddie Hills twin blown Pontiac powered gas dragster. | Barry Price | |||||||
Modeling ideas for new Revell 1929 Model A Roadster kit | 1929 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | manufacture ceased shortly after first release over who would produce kits from original masters. | |||||||
Dirt Bikes | 1970s | 1/25 | 201 | MC | How to build & detail these little bikes. Kit Sources: Husqvarna Revell 1979-issue Husky Hauler Chevy van; Yamaha DT250 Enduro 1974 issue MPC Chevy Step-Side Pickup; Suzuki TM400 Cyclone MX 1976 issue MPC New Dodge Pickup. | Steve Perry | ||||||
Ford F-1 Pickup Zombie Baiter | 1950 | 1/25 | 201 | MC | extreme model weathering | Virgil "Dr Cranky" Suarez | ||||||
Kenworth W-900 long hood wrecker | 1970s? | 1/25 | 201 | MC | Revell re-issue | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Feb/Mar-16 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 2015 CONTESTS ISSUE | ||||||||
Custom Clinic Contest 2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 1st Cliff Read (1955 Oldsmobile Conv); 2nd Shuichi Sakamoto (1931 Ford Tudor Sedan); Ryan Williamson (1963 Studebaker) | Mark S. Gustvson | ||||||
South Carolina Modeler's Assoc 17JAN2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Spartanburg SC 1956 Chevy Nomad (Fabio Witzi); Centurian roman-themed die-cast metal street rod pickup on R&D Unique 32 Ford chassis frame and running gear (Ken Hamilton) | |||||||
Grand National Roadster Show 23-25Jan2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Engine Masters VW Funny Car Best of Show (Bob Romero) | |||||||
BuckEye Classic 5 22Mar2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Mono 40 Ford P/U Hauler (Tony Dean); early 1970s Hawaiian FC (Jason Foster); Datsun 510 (Dennis Caudell); 1915 Leyland WW1 aircraft hauler (Bill Borgen) | |||||||
Cincinnati Challenge 20 11Apr2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 54 Chevy Sedan Delivery Best of Show (Bill Sansone); 1969 S&M GTX (Steve Shelton); MPC 1967 Olsonite Eagle Indy (Ed Powell) | |||||||
Desert Scale Classic 11Apr2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Fujimi Porsche 917 #20 (Paul Cadwell); 5-Engine Puller tractor (Eugene Curin); Jack Herndon's Hybrid Special museum display (John Teresi) | |||||||
HMCA 35 2May2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Hoosier Model Car Association. AMT Bugaboo (Richard Smith); Chile Catallo's Little Deuce Coupe (Chris LaFuze) | |||||||
SoCal NNL XI 3May2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | D Harrell's 1967 Yenko Camaro Funny Car; Larry Fullerton's Trojan Horse funny carAMT box-stock (Mark Killingsworth) | |||||||
SCMA Upstate - Simpsonville 16May2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 1966 Volkswagon Beetle (Tom Valenta); 1932 Ford rat rod roadster (Steve Linngren) | |||||||
CKM Summer Classic NNL 22Aug2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | ||||||||
Route 66 Reunion 19Sep2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | ||||||||
NNL Nationals 36 10Oct2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 1957 Thunderbird in swirladelic paint - too many colors (Richard Mikota); 1920 Frick steam engine (Bill Borgen); BMW Isetta 3-wheeler (Paul Johnston); 1960 Watson Indy 500 winner - Etzel kit (Check Steinman): Salt Flats streamliner Hawk Alky-Saltzer kit (Brian Makowsky); 1958 Ferrari Testa Rossa 250TR (Jim Drew); 1963 Gurney Indy Lotus test car (Evan Jones) | |||||||
Ocala Pumpkin Run 24Oct2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | Mickey Thompson Challenger 1 (Jack Mugen) | |||||||
TAMS 23 24Oct2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | ||||||||
NHRA Spirit of Speed 8Nov2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 1966 Dark Horse 2 SWC funny car (Ron Ramsay); 1963 Chevy Nova fastback (Scott Kapellusch); Cheetah (Chip Mathewson) | |||||||
Motor City NNL 15Nov 2015 | 2015 | 1/25 | 202 | MC | 1976 Chevy surf van (Tim Palko) | |||||||
Apr-16 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | AMT 1970 Monte Carlo SS454, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T Vanishing Point (a convertible!!); Revell 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2014 Mustang GT, Porsche 918 Spyder, 1966-77 Bronco; MPC 1960 Corvette; Round2/AMT 2016 Camaro snap kit, 2016 Camaro full detail; Model Trailways 1/12 scale laser-cut basswood kits 1800s Buckboard, 1850s Concord Stagecoach, 1890s Doctor's Buggy, 1860s Rucker Ambulance Civil War era, pre-1850s Conestoga Wagon; Missing Link resins 1961 Pontiac Catalina 2-door transkit, 1970&1971 Mercury Cyclone Transkits. | Harry Pristovnik buggies 7
buckboards Start of 6 issue/year but Contest issue separate. |
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Studebaker Lark | 1962 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Chevy powered gasser | |||||||
Buckboard | 1800s | 1/25 | 203 | MC | ||||||||
Chevrolet street rod | 1941 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Transform a Testors glue bomb diecast | Cliff Read | ||||||
Stacey David Rat Roaster | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Dr Cranky build a spiffy jalopy from Stacey's pristine version; ZZTop Billy Gibons "Gibson Bone" guitar & amp | Virgil Dr Cranky Suarez | |||||||
CONTEST: NNL East Wayne NJ Apr16 | 2016 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Tom ValentaJim Harwood WagonMaster quad engine drag (Glen Skidmore) | |||||||
Sketchpad: Ice Cream trucks | 1/25 | 203 | MC | AMT 1950 Chevrolet Pickup; AAM International Metro Van resin | Brad Leisure | |||||||
Bronco | 1966-77 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Detailed kit build review; 13" wheels vs 14" on 1:1 Bronco | |||||||
Ford Model A Roadster - part 1 | 1929 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Kitbash a 29 roadster highboy on 29 Model A frame; hairpin fron radius rods; dual 4-barrel on Buick nailhead v8detailed brakes; matching frt/rr tires; plated firewall. | Tim Boyd | ||||||
Gravel Trailer big rig | 1970 | 1/25 | 203 | MC | Build review of MPC kit; can be converted to straight dump truck body | Tim Ahlborn | ||||||
Genie Mk.8 Ford - Dan Gurney | 1963 | 1/43 | 203 | MC | Build the MEA kit | Wayne Moyer | ||||||
May/Jun-16 | 1/25 | 204 | MC | |||||||||
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1/25 | 204 | MC | END 13th Subscription | |||||||||
7/16/2016 Start sub #14 | 1/25 | 205 | MC | start 14th subscription | ||||||||
Aug/Sep-16 | 1/25 | 206 | MC | |||||||||
Oct-16 | 1/25 | 207 | MC | |||||||||
Nov-16 | 1/25 | 208 | MC | |||||||||
Dec-16 | 1/25 | 209 | MC | |||||||||
Jan-17 End sub #14 | 210 | END 14th Subscription |