RancheroSteve Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Thanks for posting those shots. Based on what was posted previously, it appears to me that Slixx did the later version of the car - where the gold was more prominent - and AMT has done the earlier version, where more of the red body color shows through. It's hard to tell how accurate the lace pattern is, but I suspect it will look OK over paint. So apart from the lack of foil (which I can imagine being expensive to produce) I like what I'm seeing. Maybe the aftermarket will step up, but whoops, there goes some more of your money! Edited June 8, 2018 by RancheroSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I agree......it appears we have two sets of decals that are 80% correct for either of the four versions. I don't understand why they didn't do foil. Hopefully the aftermarket will step up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG Brown Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 On 3/14/2018 at 9:03 AM, alexis said: Is this the kit that has the Model A Radiator Shell on the Chrome tree? I remember reading that one of the Cougar Funny Car kits did. Yes that is correct- anyone know why it's on the chrome tree??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phirewriter Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 From this version comes the Model A grill. (Google photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Drag Monster said: Here are the decals included in the kit compared to the slixx decals. Any Idea which are more accurate? The Slixx decals have the Gold lace pattern the kit decals have a multi colored circular pattern and allow more of the body color to show through. How about showing the rest of the kit Please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drag Monster Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Mr mopar said: How about showing the rest of the kit Please ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 47 minutes ago, Drag Monster said: Thank you ............... Not like the original kit to bad ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 Looking at all the photo's on the net it appears that the lettering is chrome silver not gold ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 If anyone has the Hot Rod article or other era correct magazines (I'm thinking SS&DI) can you scan them and send them to me as a PM or post them here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 8 hours ago, iBorg said: If anyone has the Hot Rod article or other era correct magazines (I'm thinking SS&DI) can you scan them and send them to me as a PM or post them here. Some good era pics here: http://www.hotrod.com/articles/unseen-vintage-photos-from-the-life-of-dyno-don-nicholson/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Thanks for the Hot Rod story......a great read. Plus a wonderful side view of the early paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 7:59 AM, Drag Monster said: Here are the decals included in the kit compared to the slixx decals. Any Idea which are more accurate? The Slixx decals have the Gold lace pattern the kit decals have a multi colored circular pattern and allow more of the body color to show through. Nice, Looks like I'll be adding one of these to the kit pile , dang it . Been trying to avoid adding to it lately with modern stuff and concentrate more on my old annuals wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, gtx6970 said: Nice, Looks like I'll be adding one of these to the kit pile , dang it . Been trying to avoid adding to it lately with modern stuff and concentrate more on my old annuals wants Pretend that it's an original annual, and you're scoring it for the price of a new current kit! BAM, what a deal! Score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Pretend that it's an original annual, and you're scoring it for the price of a new current kit! BAM, what a deal! Score! I like that thinking. Stopped at one of the local LHS today. he didnt have any yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I have this issue of SSDI , which is August of 1968 , if anyone needs detail pictures of this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 I got Cougar kit today ....pretty much the same kit as model king to bad Round2 didn't do some work on the body and glass but all fixable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Where did you buy the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 5 hours ago, GMP440 said: Where did you buy the kit? Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64Comet404 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I saw the kit at my LHS last night. It looks really nice, but I will be holding off until I get rid of some kits. At $46.99 Canadian, it's a lot of money for a kit I may not get around to building for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 On 6/11/2018 at 11:20 AM, gtx6970 said: I have this issue of SSDI , which is August of 1968 , if anyone needs detail pictures of this car Please post them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdiego Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Well, After spending some time with this kit, yes it's a turd. Disappointing, but I knew this going in. I just let the "Styrene goggles" get the better of me. The body isn't bad but everything else could be better. The decals look good but I haven't tried them at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 1 minute ago, samdiego said: Well, After spending some time with this kit, yes it's a turd. Disappointing, but I knew this going in. I just let the "Styrene goggles" get the better of me. The body isn't bad but everything else could be better. The decals look good but I haven't tried them at this point. Well, it's a reissue of a 50yr old MPC drag kit...wasn't that great to begin with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP440 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Anyone know if Hobby Lobby will be stocking the Dyno Don Cougar drag car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Brian Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 6 hours ago, GMP440 said: Anyone know if Hobby Lobby will be stocking the Dyno Don Cougar drag car? I want to say I saw there a day or two ago but I won't swear to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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