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This is awesome! Where did you find the files for it, or did you do them yourself? About how big will this be once completed? Charlie Larkin

I didn't mean to upset you, Jim. I actually found the whole thing rather amusing, and I had hoped that would be apparent in my response. That said, you've learned why a good friend of mine calls auto-correct "auto-corrupt." Charlie Larkin

This is essentially the car I saw. Beautiful color. Charlie Larkin

I once saw a 1964 Malibu SS with a six and Powerglide from the factory. Pretty car, Monaco (?) Blue with a blue interior. Might build that. Charlie Larkin

Sign me up for one of each, maybe two if 4-door Chevettes show up in resin or a Vega Kammback. Charlie Larkin

Kind of sad. I learned more about basic physics in Hot Rod and many other car magazines than I did in high school or college physics and industrial arts classes. Really kind of disappointing to see this. I haven't read Hot Rod in a long time, because I found most of the subject just wasn't in my interest area (antiques and preservation of the same), but it is absolutely a cornerstone of the real car hobby. Charlie Larkin

*Tranny (see highlighted text in yellow in the quote. But yes, poor fit and design can is in and of itself somewhat tyrannical. Charlie Larkin

Of the one '41 I managed to mostly finish (I had to set it aside, and somehow, large portions of the kit got mangled), the rear suspension was positively vexing for getting it to stay assembled. The windshield divider wasn't exactly fun, either. They should have notched it with a slightly longer back so that it would securely glue into place from inside. I really love the subject, and have a bunch of these. Even with the warts, they give me something a little different from a Ford or Chevy. As I've seen observed on this board, with rare exception, cars tend to be "if A does it, B, C,D, et al will never do one," unlike armour or planes, so if Airfix does a Panzer or a P-40 in a certain scale and configuration, Tamiya will copy, then Meng, then Hobby Boss, then Aoshima, and so forth, and then, frequently, a manufacturer will re-do an earlier kit to modern standards with improved fit and detail. For whatever reason, this doesn't happen with cars. The more I'm looking at this, the more I'm thinking a new '41 Plymouth might be a viable kit, especially if the tooling is set up to do different years. and a few different body styles. It could prove a jump-off for other cars, too. Charlie Larkin

A very credible build. Charlie Larkin

Is there a proper website of some kind vs. just a Facebook page? I would be interesting in ordering something once the time comes. Where my Facebook got hijacked last June, I never got around to setting up a new one, and not sure if I really want to. Charlie Larkin

I've never seen the Kleenex trick work that well. Nice job. Charlie Larkin

That tarp looks especially good. What did you do use for it? Charlie Larkin

I wonder if you found a Monogram? They could be built with a stock or chopped roof. Charlie Larkin

Be nice to Palmer, it has died, and can no longer defend itself. Charlie Larkin

Mine dried nicely, and a few years later, still looks good, but I also minimize handling of my models once built. I've seen most people use alcohol to clean the tips, and buy a package of spares, or simply buy the bottle, and airbrush/paint-brush the material as needed. Never heard of Green Stuff Works. Looks promising. Site: https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/403-chrome-paints# Charlie Larkin

So, point of clarification. I could come up with a part, probably sell it, and nobody would really care very much. Resin is low-enough volume that the most of the manufacturers don't both going after it. Very small volume, usually not a lot money, just more hassle than it's worth for them. This would still take a while. I'm horrible with drafting software, so I'd have to get someone I know who can actually use the stuff to do something. Once that's done, a master can be printed, and parts cast. I can tell you that the separate grille panel would still probably be needed for resin-casting, too, but it might be possible to get a tighter tolerance so the seam is less obvious. Kit-kit...that's when that hits. I don't know how Chrysler's present-time overlords are to deal with, but Chrysler was historically very difficult and expensive. I remember seeing mentioned somewhere that one of the manufacturers (I think G.M.) had retained a firm that did sports licensing (e.g., hats, shirts, etc.), and upon doing so, the licensing costs went into orbit. It has long been my dream to start making kits in large production scale. Maybe this is the one to start with? If anyone wants to invest, I'd be open to discussing it. Charlie Larkin

Her work is excellent. As is your casting. Charlie Larkin

I like this. Charlie Larkin

As the Joe Cocker (?) song goes, I get by with a little help from my friends..... But the short answer is yes, it could probably be done with a little creativity and some time. A lot of money would help, too, because moulds and licensing are expensive. Charlie Larkin

I have a '62 coupe from the 1999-ish SSP issue that I need to finish. I did mine in Desert Sand (I'm guessing you were aiming for Bamboo Cream) with a red interior. Your pick of color for the saddle interior is a bit darker, but looks very nice. The buckets came in your choice of red, saddle or white with black trim. I've found Humbrol #9 tan is a really good match for GM's "saddle" upholstery. Just as a note that I found out about, the console supplied in the kit isn't stock. The actual console would have been a short-length armrest that went about half-way up the seat-back, about the length of the seat cushions. The top, which was hinged, is about an inch longer than the base, with a rounded front. The real '62 I saw at a car show a few years back confirmed this. I was never sure about the Connie kit, but I have to say, it does work on this. Charlie Larkin

That it is. It can build into a nice-looking engine with some detailing and a little patience. Charlie Larkin

Good job on the wide-body kit. Charlie Larkin

Sounds like the quest for a truly good 1970-'74 E-body continues. You did well with what you had to work with. Charlie Larkin

The T-Bird/Cougar/Grand Prix were all the same concept of product, and they're all very nice kits. Definitely time for another round. Nice build on this one. Charlie Larkin

Well done. Charlie Larkin