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   cdansie added a post in a topic Changes at Model Cars Magazine    5 Oct 2016

   H i Gregg
   Just fulfilling my role as Magzter watchdog.
   Still no sign of 202 yet
   Thanks
   Chris
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Digital Downloads    27 Sep 2016

   Hi Gregg
   Will 202 be available on Magzter soon?
   Thanks
   Chris
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Wish Lists    26 Apr 2016

   I have quite a few but here are some of my hot rod wishes
   Ford
   1927 T Roadster
   1932 Pickup
   1933 Victoria
   1934 Tudor ( a better version than AMTs forgettable attempt)
   1934 Roadster
   Chev
   1934 Coupe
   1939 Tudor
   Chris
    
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic A Detailed Preview of Revell's Upcoming '30A Chopped Five Window Hot Rod....    23 Apr 2016

   The main issue with SBFs is the front sump. The Sump can interfere with the steering on the pre 1935 Fords where the spring is over the axle. In my experience I have had to mount SBFs further back than a SBC to give steering clearance unless I wanted to mount the engine way too high. The overall length wouldn't really be a problem if they had Chev type rear sumps. The Bronco sump has been commonly used but that only gives about an inch or so in real terms. The oil pump location is the determining factor
    Chris
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Changes at Model Cars Magazine    29 Mar 2016

   Hi Gregg
   issue #200 is still not showing up in my Magzter list. Still only have #199
    
   Chris
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Changes at Model Cars Magazine    23 Mar 2016

   Only took about a minute to download to my IPad.
   Resolution is great and photos can be zoomed to see detail
   I get a few magazines on Zinio and they allow me to click on web addresses in the advertisements and go straight to them and then easily back to the magazine. Magzter does not seem to have this function. It is not a big problem, just an observation.
   in short, I really like the digital version and can hardly wait for the next one.
   It is an excellent option for international readers
   Chris
    
    
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Changes at Model Cars Magazine    22 Mar 2016

   thanks Gregg
   I'll take the role of watchdog for Magzter
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic Changes at Model Cars Magazine    18 Mar 2016

   Hi Gregg
   i have a Magzter sub that expires in Feb 2017 but it is still showing only #199 available. 
   Should 200 be available yet?
   thanks 
   Chris
    
    
    
   
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   cdansie added a post in a topic A Detailed Preview of Revell's Upcoming '30A Chopped Five Window Hot Rod....    13 Mar 2016

   Thanks for the recommendations
   I'll give them a try
    
   Chris
   
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    cdansie added a post in a topic A Detailed Preview of Revell's Upcoming '30A Chopped Five Window Hot Rod....    11 Mar 2016

    Thanks for the info Tim
    Time to put aside some cash for a couple of these.
    Unfortunately it's getting harder to buy kits here in Aus as the local distributor is not very good. I still haven't seen the 29 roadster anywhere. I ended up buying a couple through a well known auction site but postage can be a killer now too.
    Chris
    
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    cdansie added a post in a topic Wish list for future Deuce Roadster re-issue    27 Dec 2015

    Much of what I'd like has been shared but here goes anyway
    Quickchange on A spring
    I beam with Hairpins
    Stock style centre cross member
    Early Halibrands
    Dirt track rears / implement fronts
    Chopped screen with Sid Chavers style top
    Auburn dash inset
    Tuck and roll
    SCoT blown flathead with 4 speed with a triple carb option
    Moon tank
    Louvered hood and trunk with non louvred options (like the 5W)
    I'd also like to see the spring cross members engineered to allow ride height to be varied eg low setting for modern style or raised a little got traditional
    Chris
    
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    cdansie added a post in a topic First detailed look - Revell's '29 Model A Hot Rod Roadster ...updated with photos of completed builds of both kit versions    23 Aug 2015

    Thanks Tim
    Great review as usual 
    I se at least a couple of these in my stash when they finally get to Australia
    Chris
    
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    cdansie added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers    1 Jun 2015

    Kit historians help please

    Hi all
    I have been contacted by someone looking for information on an old model from their childhood.
    This what he wrote
    
    When I was a kid (late 60's) I had a plastic model of a Model T track roadster. I'm pretty sure I inherited it already built. It had a speedway nose, and a turtle deck. The only other things I can recall are that it was dark blue plastic, and had a white drawing on the doors of a couple dancing and the words "Lindy Hop".
    
    Can anyone identify the kit . It sounds like an old Lindberg or Aurora kit
    Thanks
    Chris
    
    

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    cdansie added a topic in Car Kit News & Reviews    5 May 2015

    Revells next release from the Model A Roadster tool - a 30/31 Coupe

    Just saw this on a site talking about Revell and the models hobby
    http://craftsmanship.net/parts-recreation/
    
    Seems they are use a 30/31 body this time. That's a shame as far as I'm concerned. I would have preferred the 28/29 A coupe
    
    
    Cropped and enlarged image from same linked article:
    
    
    
    

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    cdansie added a post in a topic 1/25 Revell '29 Model A Roadster 2'n'1    10 Feb 2015

    Just when you think it is safe to go back into the hobby shops, Revell springs this on us!!
    WELL DONE Revell and all involved.
    Like the 32 Fords I'll be stocking up on a few of these for kitbashing material
    
    I'm pretty excited about this one
    
    Thanks for all the info Tim
    
    Chris