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  1. Mr Keeler was also responsible for not only kit development at Revell but had a fascinating history working for Aurora as well. The Drag Scenes are the most obvious but he had a hand in their slot car program as well.
  2. That's really cool, I've got a number of LS kits but are Can Am slot car bodies converted to static kits and not really that nice as far as details go.
  3. Nice to know, thanks for the information. To my knowledge I have all of his books, many from Motorbooks along with 2 copies of the Cobra Daytona book with all the autographs he did with George Stauffer.
  4. It utilizes some of the same suspension components but the frame is different. It's design is similar to the frame used in the the retooled Sizzler and AMT's double dragster, Chassis Research/Scotty Fenn design I believe. The Mooneyes dragster uses a Dragmaster style similar to the one in the Attempt 1.
  5. Given that they're reissuing TD kits they should utilize his son Kelly to do additional box art beyond kits of his father's. I know some of his art is not everyone's taste either but it's a great deal better than what's being used on some of Atantis's kits. A while ago I mentioned that the art for the Revell '57 Cadillac and the Mooneyes dragster looked awkward as well but ultimately it's what in the box I guess. It's too bad, I enjoy box art (explains Palmer kits in my collection) and have bought some of Atlantis's aircraft due to the use of old Aurora and Revell artwork. At least it will probably never be as bad as kits form Ertl and RC back in the day.
  6. Lots of scam ads for Gibson and Eastwood guitars on FB recently as well. Everything from "giving away" to $800 plus guitars for $50.
  7. Phirewriter

    1853 F100

    Nicely done! Nice color choice and smooth paint. This is one of those kits that been a long time favorite of mine. I will point out on the optional Hemi the sparkplugs are centered in the head. The plug wires would route under the raised center on the valve covers entering through the rear. Most kits that have stock 1st generation Hemi's don't have the rear of the wire cover correctly extended off the rear of the valve covers due to the shape interfering with the ejection of the tree.
  8. I picked up a couple of the Rattler kits and the plated tree is closer to clear red over chrome. The "chrome" was very difficult to strip as well requiring at least 2 rounds in the strip tank. Glad to see this kit out but very disappointed that Atlantis didn't just go with chrome.
  9. Seems like a number of kits were here and gone during the troubles at Hobbico. The '70 Charger R/T comes to mind as another kit that disappeared shortly after it was released.
  10. The AMT branded AMX is in fact just a re-boxed Johan kit. That tooling is long gone so unless new steel is cut we won't be seeing this one.
  11. I thought you had the recently completed bodywork on display for this vintage Pontiac replica.
  12. I think the idea is interesting but looks a little to round and blobby, needs to have a more aggressive look. BTW, an electric Mustang ๐Ÿ˜‹
  13. The Airfix kit was just a re-boxed MPC annual as was the Charger. MPC also re-boxed Airfix aircraft kits for the U.S. market. I did a quick search for other MPC kits and came up with this example. I have the Ford J and the Mako Shark and a '65 Vette double labeled with Airfix and MPC.
  14. My wife wanted to replace all my separate coffee appliances (coffee maker, espresso maker and bean grinder) for an overly complex and very expensive do it all mosheen. My Krupp's appliances are all well over 20 years old, still work great and are used almost daily. After reading many reviews of the various machines she wanted to get I'm sticking with the old, simple and reliable. Kinda like me, well maybe not so reliable anymore...
  15. Unfortunately the rear window and tulip panel are different from '60 to '61. It could be done but would require some scratch building. Jimmy Fintstone has the '61 Starliner with vacuum formed windows so all you need is the current kit for a basic build, just needs a bit of adjustment on the rear package tray.
  16. Very nice! I'm happy Atlantis is reissuing some of the hard to find Revell and Aurora kits.
  17. Nice build! I've got an original issue with the electric motor drive. If I find another parts kit I'd be interested in building it utilizing the Atlantis reissue.
  18. I wonder if Heller still owns the tooling or did it disappear with their F-1 kits and all those IMC kits into Japan and Union Models back in the 80's.
  19. Nice job making a silk purse from sows ear. I too bought one when Iit came out and I've never opened it since. I think Revell made a good effort with their F&F and tuner cars but this kit, the 350Z and Supra seemed like they were designed by cartoonists. Again great job!
  20. Actually the move back east was due to the high cost of doing business in the People's Republic of California. By their own admission on the HAMB back in 2019 in believe they indicated they were struggling. First they pushed the lifetime subscription fiasco, then stopped retail sales and went back to a subscription only business model. That's when I ponied up for a 2 year subscription, also ordered a number of books and other swag. Never saw a thing, this was well before Covid and after a few months of calling and emails the contact info was dropped from any web presence and the phones shut down. Call it what you will but when you take money and don't send product and refuse to even respond to customer concerns, that's basically thievery. I love the magazine and treasure my collection but as far as I'm concerned I hope they get what's coming to them. Done with excuses and those who tell everyone to suck it because they had issues (especially a bunch of fools on the HAMB), just drop it and hopefully you'll have the opportunity to throw more $ at them or down the toilet, same difference. I've had issues with small purchases from various vendors over the years and always have had them resolved. The time I spend over $500 I get bent over, thanks TRJ.
  21. Had I not been involved with my friends store I'd never have known about the Aero train or the Hiawatha sets. I was able to get them at cost and wouldn't have bought the additional rolling stock beyond the engines and a couple of cars that came with the sets. My dad had a mild interest in H.O. from back in the 60's and had a small layout next to the slot track. He was mostly a modeler, primarily cars but he liked aircraft and some sci-fi. I'm still planning on fitting my old Varney shells on a modern engine and chassis. I still like the look of the old Varney shells as well.
  22. I started with buying the crude Varney versions of the Aero Train since it was the only game until ConCor came out with their high detail modern tooled train. A bit on the pricey side but well worth it. Based on what I've seen over the years with guys and their hobbies (I've seen some funny and some terrible things) I'm very very blessed to have the wife I do.
  23. Not much of a train guy but I've seen his work in various print forms and the interwebs years ago when I put some time in helping with managing my friends hobby shop for a while. Spectacular to say the least. Hopefully once I get my slot car tracks finished, building a convertible table/base that will have an H.O. track folding or lowering down to top the 1:32/24 scale track. I'd like to build a small H.O. train layout for the few trains I have. I have my late father's various engines and rolling stock in addition I've got got a Walther's Hiawatha set plus a ConCor GM Aero train and a few cars. I work in the sign industry and am also designing and making a display case with track to display in the living room with my framed period Hiawatha and Aero Train posters. We do some PoP display stuff and always have lots of clear acrylic around. My wife thought it would be a great display. She's really good about my many hobbies and interests, I think that's why I've kept her around all these years๐Ÿ˜‹
  24. Given the choice between the '61 Starliner or the '67 Galaxie I'd rather have the '67. That's only because I've got more than enough Starliners, and only one '67. Regardless if either one of these would be cloned I'd be happy.
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