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[vypurr59]

Was really disappointed by the lack of support from the aftermarket companies. Small turnout for the model contest. I did take a third with my Kenworth. The winner was the Willys.

[uncle potts]

It looks like that the C-600 is 1/25 scale ! This will lead to many different versions of this box truck.
Farm trucks with a flat bed ,stake beds, grain trucks .

There are far too few truck kits out there. Anything new is a welcome site to me. And I've got all kinds of ideas for this one. Now to get the images and voices in my head to slow down a bit so I can focus. (Mama ain't going to let me buy a case of these.)

[Longbox55]

The C600 has been discussed over on Spotlight. It's been determined that the picture on the box is actually a 1/34 scale 1rst Gear diecast.

[Tom Kren]

Was really disappointed by the lack of support from the aftermarket companies. Small turnout for the model contest. I did take a third with my Kenworth. The winner was the Willys.

what took 2nd and congrats!

[Sixx]

went to our little show before i hobby and a guy had the van all there box in very nice shape he wanted $90 for it.Kiss will put their name on anything these days LOL

Really, they always say it's like a " circus " but that's their own fault, heck, they have a coffin with their faces on it that you can buy!!!?? But that's ok, I'm still a die-hard fan!!! As for that Dragon Wagon, I bet you could sit on it and go for a ride!!!!! That thing is AWESOME!!!!

[Ramcharger]

I passed on going at the last minute, I even had a bunch of models to display. I talked to my local hobby shop owner on Friday night and he said it sucked, so I stayed home. Too bad, I was really looking forward to it. I thought about just going up to hang out with you Cleveland guys, but I decided the trip from Columbus was too far to justify. I'm heading up the the IPMS show next month.

[vypurr59]

I believe it was the AMC Pacer. Hope to see ya in Kirtland, Ron.

[hooterville75]

Wasnt the Belvedere in the movie Christine a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere ? I sure hope so as I actually have a restored 1:1 57 Belvedere because of that Movie. Painted identical and all. Would suck if its actually a 58 lol.

[Longbox55]

No, Christine was a '58 Belvedere, though many sources mistakingly call her a "Sport Fury".

[Fat Brian]

Wasnt the Belvedere in the movie Christine a 1957 Plymouth Belvedere ? I sure hope so as I actually have a restored 1:1 57 Belvedere because of that Movie. Painted identical and all. Would suck if its actually a 58 lol.

You have a car because of a movie but you aren't sure what car is actaully in the movie?

That's like having a Wayne's World Pinto, Back to the Future Chevette, or a Mad Max Holden Commodore.

Edited by Fat Brian, 14 October 2012 - 10:03 AM.

[Austin T]

You have a car because of a movie but you aren't sure what car is actaully in the movie?

That's like having a Wayne's World Pinto, Back to the Future Chevette, or a Mad Max Holden Commodore.

Dont forget THE DOH Challenger or the Smokey and the Bandit Fire Bird.

[Futurabat]

Cristine was a 1958 Plymouth Fury. Not a Belvedere, or sport fury, just a fury, 1958 vintge.

[Longbox55]

The cars used in the movei were Belvederes and Savoys. Also, in 1958, the Fury was only available in Beige and Gold, not red and white, which was a Blevedere/Savoy combination. The trim on the car is also incorrect for a Fury.
Here's a screenshot from the movie

compare that to an actual Fury.

Notice the gold trim and different hubcaps. The mirrors are also different.

[Futurabat]

According to the book "Christine" She was a 1958 Fury. The incorrect color was explained as having been special ordered by Le'Bay. Yes some Belvedere's were used to portray her in the movie. By the way, in the book she was also a four door.

[hooterville75]

Ill take photos and post them. I got the 1957 because thats what was available to me. I thought thats what it was. However I seen someone mention that the kit was a 58.

[1930fordpickup]

The C600 has been discussed over on Spotlight. It's been determined that the picture on the box is actually a 1/34 scale 1rst Gear diecast.

I thought that I have seen this before. The box says 1/25 as I grumble ! LOL

[Longbox55]

I'm aware that she was supposed to be a special order color Fury in the book, and that she was also supposed be a 4 door. That just show that King didn't do the research when he wrote the book, in 1958, the Fury was only available as a 2 door.

[Futurabat]

No, you're right...Stephen King never was the swiftest arrow in the quiver. However, if you were aware that it was a special order color, then pointing it out as "wrong" is kinda moot too isn't it?

I'm viewing this as a healthy conversation, and not trying to start a war Bill. I just want to point that out up front before either of us says something that can be misconstrued.

[Longbox55]

We're cool . Seems betwen the two of us, we're pretty knowlegible about the movie/book cars.

[Johnny]

Wow! A flashback to when I was 8 or 9! LOL A neighbor down the side street from us that that Fury in the second picture. That exact car!!!
I was going to do mine red and white but now ..........