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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	May 25, 2019 17:09:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here is my first finished build for 2019. I bought lots of 37 Chevy stuff, enough to build a complete car out of it, but everything have been against me, crushed (!) engine so it is a slammer without engine now, bonnet halves that didn't fit and got the wrong colour even after several resprays and so on, so I did a quick and dirty build out of it, but in some way I kinda like it....
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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petroholic Part of things Posts: 98	2019 builds petroholic @petroholic
	Jun 20, 2019 4:45:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool. Is this a Revell 1/25 kit?


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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Jun 21, 2019 10:05:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	AMT 1:25. I forgot to add the second build. AMT "Foxy box" Chevy Van. My plans was to build a box art build, but since the 40 year old decals was impossible to save, and I got a bad chipping of the paint when it was almost assembled, I woodgrained the sides like this. The side mirrors is omitted on the box for some reason? I didn't like the kit mirrors so it got a pair from a 1972 GMC Pickup. Also, the fake sidepipes was mounted where they felt logical to me, but I see now that it is not in the same spot as on the box. Very ugly but also very 70s.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Jul 9, 2019 13:53:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	My third build for 2019, 1970 Chevy Camaro, old AMT model. Since I think that a Camaro needs the large rear wing, I cut that one out from the Monogram 1978 Camaro that I probably never will build anyway. Wheels (with unknown tyres), CB radio and Grant steering wheel are from AMT Chevy Van. Sidepipes from MPC 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Shaved side markers and badges, home printed Swedish plates. Other than that, mostly out of the box.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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pistonpopper Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,561	2019 builds pistonpopper @pistonpopper
	Jul 11, 2019 8:59:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Is this a rekindled interest from when you were a child? I found 40 or so unbuilt kits from when I was a child up in my folks loft just recently. They're now In my loft awaiting some attention. I am going to let my kids choose one each to build over the summer holidays, they've never built one before. I wonder how they'll get on. Looking at your builds has inspired me to have a go at building some again myself. Keep up the good work!
	Last Edit: Jul 11, 2019 8:59:44 GMT by pistonpopper www.motorjournal.co.uk www.klunkerz.co.uk

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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	2019 builds strikey @strikey
	Jul 11, 2019 20:01:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	i would vet their choices. some kits can be worth strong money these days!
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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bmcnut Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,900	2019 builds bmcnut @bmcnut
	Jul 11, 2019 20:18:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 11, 2019 8:59:07 GMT pistonpopper said: Is this a rekindled interest from when you were a child? I found 40 or so unbuilt kits from when I was a child up in my folks loft just recently. They're now In my loft awaiting some attention. What is there please now.


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pistonpopper Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,561	2019 builds pistonpopper @pistonpopper
	Jul 11, 2019 22:10:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Off the top of my head I couldn't tell you right now, but it's mostly amt, ertl, monogram, testors, and perhaps one or two airfix. I think it's muscle cars and pick ups mostly, although I know there's a Subaru brat, a firebird or two, and two Elvira thunderbirds, one with Elvira, one without. Next time I'm in the loft I'll get a photo. I doubt I'll vet them as they have all been opened, plus building them with my nine and fourteen year old daughters will probably bring me more pleasure than the money from selling them ever would.
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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Jul 11, 2019 22:47:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jul 11, 2019 8:59:07 GMT pistonpopper said: Is this a rekindled interest from when you were a child? I found 40 or so unbuilt kits from when I was a child up in my folks loft just recently. They're now In my loft awaiting some attention. I am going to let my kids choose one each to build over the summer holidays, they've never built one before. I wonder how they'll get on. Looking at your builds has inspired me to have a go at building some again myself. Keep up the good work! Yes. I got other interests in my early teens and not much were built after that, then in 2007 I found some old leftover parts when I was cleaning out a closet and I thought "now I should try building a kit again", bought a cheap Model T kit, and it was more fun than ever.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Jul 15, 2019 9:03:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I have a friend that loves the Volvo 240 above everything else in the world, and I'm not joking, she is completely nuts about it. So when the Aoshima model was released, I was immediately thinking that I had to build one for her as a surprise. Built it straight out of the box but managed to ruin the decals in the first attempt to paint it, so it got a regular white paintjob instead. Maybe it looks a little bit strange but I think she will like it anyway. Haven't shown her it yet so it will be interesting to see her reactions.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Aug 14, 2019 16:20:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ferrari 512 TR that I converted into a targa. Very boring and uninspiring kit to build, snap fit on the parts and lots of screws everywhere.....almost feels like if it was a diecast converted into a model kit and given a plastic body.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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pistonpopper Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,561	2019 builds pistonpopper @pistonpopper
	Aug 14, 2019 20:31:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks pretty cool. Did you swap the wheels in from something else?
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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Aug 15, 2019 18:10:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yes, I bought another Aoshima Volvo 240 to build one for myself too a while ago, and since I think the 512TR wheels are looking a bit tame on such an extreme vehicle, I swapped them for the centre nut wheels from the Aoshima Volvo. The original Testarossa wheels are among my favourites but unfortunately the 512TR wheels aren't even nearly as tough. Tyres are some P7 Pirellis from my parts box, don't know the origin of them. Actually the Volvo will get the Ferrari wheels since they look quite good on that one. Somewhat realistic too since they do share the same PCD.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Aug 25, 2019 6:44:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Volvo FH12 XL70, probably a 1997 model since the XL70 was some kind of anniversary to celebrate 70 years of Volvo production.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Aug 31, 2019 16:22:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	One of my childhood dream cars, a yellow Lotus Esprit turbo. Wheels are speedlines from Hasegawas XJS but mostly box parts otherwise. Paint is Tamiya TS97 yellow pearl.
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	2019 builds Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Oct 20, 2019 12:40:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Audi 80 1,9E Maybe my last build for this year, I have lost all inspiration now and I want to do something else for a while. But I think that I succeeded with building something fun out of a boring car? Modifications are not so many actually, wheels from AMT Ford Courier and some parts box tyres, Mazda RX7 rear wing, Golf VR6 tailpipes and seats (with Audi headrests), some unknown source steering wheel. Paint is Tamiya pearl yellow rattlecan, graphics from unknown source...
	194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username. )

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