Monty

Hmmm, what's the best way to say I respectfully disagree? I could see that color on a Chevette or something similar, but a Porsche? Nope. Perhaps my thinking is based on an event in history that DIDN'T happen: I'll bet half of you read that in Gilbert's voice. 😁

I’ll have to ask her about your first question. my email address ends with msn.com, so Microsoft I guess.

That's what I don't understand. TTBOMK, that would require me to go in and set that up, and I wouldn't have the first clue how to pull it off. Secondly, as mentioned above, emails from her work account and her personal email are somehow being blocked.

Interesting. I knew about most of the Jo-Han stuff but had no idea MPC ever did a '72. That said, while I appreciate the info, I posted this query here to see if someone casts or 3D prints either a full kit or enough of one that would just require an engine and chassis etc to make it complete. (If you can't tell, this is my first venture into this area of our hobby, so I'm a complete novice). I'm thinking the promo would a) be pretty spendy to acquire due to rarity and b) be somewhat challenging to change into a build with opening hood and decent underhood detail (my typical build preferences). Anybody done it?

TTBOMK, the only game in town was the Jo-Han "NASCAR" race car (also released by AMT) and the stock Jo-Han promo. Hoping to end up with something like this:

No issues sending or receiving emails among my other regular contacts.

That's how it started. I sent her some pics, which she saw, but when I asked her later if they'd gotten through, she said yes and said she had replied to my email. I checked the regular folder as well as the junk folder, but neither had anything from her.

Yes, she just can't reply for some reason. Doesn't have that problem with any of her other friends.

She can text.

Yeah, I know - Don't care, still prefer it to texting. Anyway, is there a way to tell if someone's address is somehow blocked? I don't do that (no idea how) but I've got a friend who is unable to email me, whether it's from her work address or her personal account. No idea why, everybody else gets through.

I actually liked this kit as a kid because the things I considered essential for detailing (separate exhaust and rear axle etc) weren't molded in, and the front wheels/tires were poseable. Always seemed weird to me that AMT would put this kind of effort into cars like this and the '58 Impala, but skimp out on what I (in my infinite early teen wisdom) considered to be "better subjects for modeling". Your build shows what this kit can offer someone who's into detailing, and your interior and red/white paint job provide instant eye candy.

Always loved the look of the 1:1 cars so I'll happily join the others in congratulating you on building an outstanding replica. Couple questions, if you don't mind. 1) The other builds of this kit I've followed usually mention that it has to be modified to reduce its high stance. Did you experience this as well, and is it easily resolved? 2) Love the color. Do you recall the exact paint you used?

Would I be considered a horrible person if I said Welsh looks like someone tried to transcribe Helen Keller speaking? 😬

Thought that phrase might be Latin, but it’s not. Kinda surprised me. From the little I’ve seen (road signs, town names etc) I’ll just say I’m glad model instructors aren’t written in that. 😁

I've seen some interesting YouTube videos featuring MCW enamels and they seem to be the obvious go-to for those of us who prefer to stay with that kind of paint. This particular shade sounds interesting, but I'd like to know what it actually looks like when sprayed before deciding whether to buy it. Any pics would be greatly appreciated.

I've had this idea for years but never had a way to being it to life until fellow board member Rodent gave me a great recommendation for AI. I can now fulfill my destiny as a major league internet pest. Here's what it did with my idea: Possible Halloween costume idea for the right person. AI oddity: The program I'm using created my Oprah-based concept with no objections but refused to create an image of Bob McGrath (Sesame Street) because he's "a public figure". Bob was pretty much only known for being on Sesame Street, and has been dead for three years. As far as "public figures" go, there aren't many bigger (literally and figuratively) than Oprah. 🤷‍♂️

Just curious how and when the USPS became the default shipper for eBay purchases. Geezer statement: I remember when sellers shipped via UPS and it was affordable. Yes, I’m aware that somewhere along the way they priced themselves out of most of our ranges, but as our own Off Topic thread shows, the USPS can be horrible. I’m hoping PurePMD will post his most recent disaster story. It’s mind-blowing.

I thought I read somewhere that Ford had drastically cut their EV production recently because there were indications that the market for them had plateaued. Similar sources say ChryCo can’t give the new electric Chargers away. Kinda sounds like the people who wanted EVs and could afford them already have theirs. I see higher cost, less travel range and the lack of charging facilities in less populated areas appearing as red flags to a great portion of car shoppers. That said, it doesn’t surprise me. That stupid expletive running GM wants to turn the Corvette into a station wagon. No thanks.

Seems like there are more than 5 shades of it

Definitely agree about the glossed primer look. I'm guessing they decided not to list it as 2K Rat Gray.

Saw two of these in this color in a parking lot the other day. I'm trying to imagine someone shopping for a Chevy Traverse, seeing one in this color, and saying "Yes! That's exactly what I'm looking for!" Meanwhile, back at GM