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                        Returning auto modeler needs help.

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                        BraniffBuff
                        • Member since
                          August 2007
                        • From: Carrollton, Texas
                        Returning auto modeler needs help.
                        Posted by BraniffBuff on Saturday, July 6, 2013 1:35 PM

                        Having never tackled a model car since the the AMT customizing kits of the 1960s and not being very mechanically inclined when it comes to automotive systems, I'm more than a little bit out of my comfort element when it comes to detailing model automobiles. Can someone suggest a source of info on wiring model car engines and plumbing automotive heating/cooling systems and brakes in 1/25 scale, as well as a source of aftermarket detailing parts for same?

                        Thanks in advance for the help.

                        Michael McMurtrey IPMS-USA #1746 Carrollton, TX
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                        rommelkiste
                        • Member since
                          February 2013
                        • From: Podunkville, USA
                        Posted by rommelkiste on Saturday, July 6, 2013 3:47 PM

                        Double B try modelcargarge.com and scale equipment ltd. (Seltd.net) for starters on detail items.  There are many more.  If your not sure where something goes, google or bing the engine or car you are working on.  you will find 1000's of useful pics.  If all else fails, just ask one of us gear-heads.  I dont hesitate to ask one of the aircraft guys a question when I'm klutzing through an aircraft build!

                        Nothing ever fits……..and when it does, its the wrong scale.

                        To make mistakes is human.  To blame it on someone else shows management potential. 

                         

                         

                         

                         

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                        mississippivol
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
                        Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:37 PM

                        Dittos to what Rommel said. What auto are you thinking of building?

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                        BraniffBuff
                        • Member since
                          August 2007
                        • From: Carrollton, Texas
                        Posted by BraniffBuff on Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:38 PM

                        Thanks for those website references. For the record, I'm planning a model of the Ford Thunderbird Italien concept car.

                        Michael McMurtrey IPMS-USA #1746 Carrollton, TX
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                        Alyn
                        • Member since
                          October 2011
                        Posted by Alyn on Saturday, July 6, 2013 9:21 PM

                        Here's a good series of detail photos taken during a rebuild of this car.

                        www.flickr.com/.../photostream

                        move forward and back from the link for many engine, interior and exterior shots

                        Good luck with your project. Looks to be an interesting one.

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