Nitromethane
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These are all original 1960s-issued kit models that I had inherited from friends back in the early 1960s as glue bombs. Finally got around to getting them up and running. First up is an Aurora 1/32 scale 1962 Corvette. It needed wheels, tires, axles, windshield, steering wheels, gear shift lever none of which are from the kit. The interior was glued solidly to the body so it couldn't be detached for detailing thoroughly. Wheels and rubber tires are from a discarded transformer-type car from the scrap yard.
The 1/24 scale AMT 1932 Ford coupe has the originally-applied flames, but I painted the upper firewall red for continuity. Seat was painted gray and gray carpeting installed. The engine was glued in solidly as well as one header, making for painting a real chore. The 60+ years tires were soaked in glycerine to try and soften them up to mount on the rims and the spoke wheels-they were so brittle some spokes did break. Radiator hose is elastic cord.
The AMT 1960 F-100 pickup was missing its entire engine and its fender shirts were glue in solidly along with the tonneau cover.
The 1/24 scale AMT 1932 Ford coupe has the originally-applied flames, but I painted the upper firewall red for continuity. Seat was painted gray and gray carpeting installed. The engine was glued in solidly as well as one header, making for painting a real chore. The 60+ years tires were soaked in glycerine to try and soften them up to mount on the rims and the spoke wheels-they were so brittle some spokes did break. Radiator hose is elastic cord.
The AMT 1960 F-100 pickup was missing its entire engine and its fender shirts were glue in solidly along with the tonneau cover.
