Doug, asking for your opinion please. When you have a kit where the headlights are molded in the grill assembly and are chromed (I.e. Rat Packer Chevy) do you leave them chrome or paint them a flat color?

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

CS - Good question. If we are building for a OOB review, like most of the ones here on RoR, we just leave them as is. For the most part we use the pieces included in a kit to let folks know what to expect from the parts that are in the box. On the other hand. for historical replicas there are options. If the face of the headlight has grid lines you can cover the lens with white glue or even epoxy glue to give it lens-like appearance. For even more realism you can drill out the chrome lens and replace with a clear plastic lens from another kit or source. -Doug

I'm a hardcore Chevy guy but I've always loved the Thunderbolt.... a lean mean dragracing machine ✌😎 Nice job on the build & the unique color ! ( Most of the time they are White or that maroon color )

@RightOnReplicas

3 жыл бұрын

BB, Thanks, we thought since they only came in those two OEM colors that we would "customize" our ride with a different hue. Thanks! -Doug

Great build. My second car was a 64 Fairlane. Sure wish I still had it

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

DH, I had a few cars I wish I still had. What were we thinking! -Doug

This is a Great Kit Doug ( I agree with you about the tires ) besides that, great kit. Thanks again Doug. Jeff

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

LL - Thanks and nice to hear from you again! -Doug

the decals give a beautiful finish, I will follow you to see your next videos. Regards my friend

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

JJ, thanks, and nice to have you onboard! -Doug

Just keep doing what you at doing, cause a lot of us enjoy it :)

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks WH, I think I will! -Doug

Great kit, an even better car. I believe they only came in White and burgundy but sure looks goon in that blue. Thanks for sharing

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

D, great information, thanks! -Doug

@bullitt3980

4 жыл бұрын

They all came in white with those stock Steelie wheels. You had to have been a race team connected with Ford to buy one of these new, every team would paint the car in there own livery

I'll have to find one of these! Lol would you believe that I have a friend that used the headers from this kit as a reference to build the real headers for his real Bolt.

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

CC, Wow, life imitating art! -Doug

Doug, did you put the headers on before or after you put the engine in?

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

DB, Good question. In this, and most, cases it's better to install the engine first to ensure that it get seated and is properly aligned. After it has set - install the headers to the engine to make sure they clear any fender walls or obstructions and are also likewise properly aligned to accept the exhaust pipes! -Doug

Thunderbolts only came in 2 colors from ford maroon and white ,wheels are keystones ,raiders but came from ford with steel factory wheels its a nice kit

@RightOnReplicas

4 жыл бұрын

JM, Thanks for the information! -PS, please subscribe if you haven't already to help us reach more modelers. -Doug

Doug, question, how long have you been building models? Just curious. I have been building them since I was about 14 yrs old. I am no where near some of the modelers I have seen, but I enjoy it though. To me, it is how you enjoy the hobby. You can go all out or you can keep it box stock. I am not one to judge, I like both. :)

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

WH - those are wise words. I've been building since 1959! -Doug

@trafficsignalman

6 жыл бұрын

1959!? They had plastic back then? ;)

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

SM, I detect a mild pole there! But um, yep. Monogram planes at the time.

@trafficsignalman

6 жыл бұрын

Doug, my first model was a Battlestar Galactica Cylon fighter (TV series) don't remember the maker. Built mostly ships and aircraft. Now, with my kids, starting back with cars and big rigs. Love it, still.

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

SM, you are obviously a multi-talented builder! -Doug

I'm starting to build this great job is it hard

@RightOnReplicas

5 жыл бұрын

CM, This kit is in the middle. It goes together well but needs a little extra mold clean-up. It's an old design. On the other hand, the re-release decals are great and it has a lower parts count than most! -Doug

Why does the exhaust come out the side of the headers?

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

DB, That's a good question. The short answer is - more power. The escapement there is a street/strip exhaust Close off the exhaust pipes and mufflers and port out the side like that and you get less back flow and thus more power for the strip. They are much more loud too! -Doug

@bullitt3980

4 жыл бұрын

The NHRA required the stock exhaust in some classes, that single exhaust system hooked up to the side of one header is how these cars were built.

built the original kit. Painted mine black though. Just thought it looked cooler that color.

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

WH, That's the beauty of our hobby, you can just do what you like! -Doug

Engine block and heads are black, not blue, in 1964. Ford only went to Corporate Blue in 1966.

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

CC - Thanks for the info! -Doug

I think Doug is hinting about Hpiguys channel. Huh ?

@RightOnReplicas

3 жыл бұрын

HH, No way, Chris is a good guy. He takes a different approach to promoting the hobby. You won't find a vintage kit rescue there because he's in a hurry to show the next model. You'll find links on the HPI Guy site to buy every newly released kit that he reviews. What I'm trying to say is that if you want in-depth information or a reply to your modeling questions that's what I do here! -Doug

@howardharaway2259

3 жыл бұрын

@@RightOnReplicas I didn't say anything about being a bad guy . It was a tongue in cheek comment trying to be humorous.

Trust me I have My Dillusions of Grandour!! LOL!!

@RightOnReplicas

6 жыл бұрын

DH, sometimes we even surprise ourselves. Dream Big! -Doug

Hey Doug I know this has nothing to do with this video but I want your opinion about my neighborhood hobbyshop who is charging $55. for the MPC's Bill Jenkins Grumpy's Toy Vega. He knows these are kind of hard to come by so he thinks and is taking advantage of his customers. I spent alot of money at this shop and he does this ? Am I making too big of a deal over this ? I walked out and he lost my business for good. Its a shame cuz as you know ,hobbyshops are hard to come by now a days. I just ordered 2 VEGA's from Amazon $35. each + FREE Shipping.

@RightOnReplicas

3 жыл бұрын

HH, I wouldn't let that stop ya from patronage there. A private dealer has to make money too and when kits have a great demand, the seller's can ask for more money. Truth be told we would all probably do the same. A car dealer will add a couple thousand for dealer installed stripes, paint and wheels. That's life. They'll sell the plain Jane model for much less. Look at eBay. Kits that sold for $1.29 when I was young can go for hundreds. It's supply and demand. Just pass up that deal and remember; et caveat emptor! -Doug