Phirewriter

Very nice! Best looking version of the first series of the front wheel drive Eldo's The first year ('66) Tornado looked the best too and they messed that up in short order.

Nice job, not the easiest kit to assemble much less end up looking as nice as yours. Have a few original issues I'm hoping to get to someday however I've painted a couple for other modeler's. I'm partial to their Gold Cup classic car kits as well.

Also note that if you are mixing your clear and not using the 2K products available in a spray can, vinyl or latex gloves are a good idea. The harmful chemicals can also be absorbed through the skin. I use an airbrush for most of my work and use gloves when handling and mixing paint regardless if it's a catalyzed paint or just straight enamel, lacquer or waterborne paints such a Createx AutoAir.

Probably should have mentioned something concerning that too. When Carrera moved under their stewardship there was a similar panic in the slot car community. Of course all the panic came to nothing and Carrera continues to produce excellent slot cars and great subjects. Look at their past and present line up if you're interested, lots of American cars including vintage stock cars. They've done Cheetahs in both 1:32 and 1:24, 1:32 Dekon Monzas, GT40's and numerous other great cars. They're even coming out with the C8 Vette later this year. Most of the existing large scale slot companies are still rather eurocentric in their offerings. I'm looking at this as good news in the long run for both slot car and model car enthusiasts for the North American market.

Came across this on one of the slot car forums I'm on. I have no other information but hopefully this is an indication the powers that be will be giving some attention to the interests of the US market. For years Carrera has been increasingly developing slot cars in 1:32 and 1:24 with a definite eye towards the US buyer so I think this will be a good thing.

It's a 1935 Ford Roadster.

Interesting that the custom wheels included in the kit are near matches for the magnesium wheels on the Lola GT MK6 although the knock offs are different. I've used resin cast copies of these for slot car restorations (inserts on aluminum rims) but nice to have an excuse to pick up a few kits. Also, I've never been able to find the manufacturer for these so perhaps they were a Lola designed wheel? It seems odd the design would end up in a mid sized GM kit.

I've got all 3 kits you've listed in my collection. They're all nicely done, and based on my friends building experiences, the MPC 1/16 and Monogram 1/12 are straight forward builds. I have built the Monogram 1/8 '65 and can say it's also a no problem build. The only thing given the scale, seemed to be a bit more simplified in comparison to some of the other Monogram 1/8 scale kits from the era (Big T series, Big Deuce, and Jaguar) Unlike the some of the other 1/8 kits only the hood opens and there's only one engine option, the fuel injected small block. The rotating headlight assembly is it's only other operating feature. It still is an impressive, great looking model. I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them.

As it stands printing for the last/latest issue was done in early fall. As Steve (Muncie) stated above, he's received his issue already so there's no excuses there. Nor is there any excuse for not sending the books, accessories and apparel they indicated via their webstore was in stock and made it into my shopping cart and was subsequently charged for. No backorders for anything was indicated. I've ordered plenty of stuff from various online vendors (books, models, car and motorcycle parts and art supplies) well before and after placing my order and subscription with TRJ and everything has arrived within the designated timeframe indicated from those companies via USPS, FedX and other shippers. Some even quite a bit faster. Therefore as far as I'm concerned the excuse made by TRJ and their interweb defenders are baseless as far as the Covid this and that, bla, bla, bla nonsense they're currently hiding behind. Again not only their lack of any communication through the numerous channels available to them and their refusal to respond to any inquiries is very troubling and disappointing.

Dragging this topic back from the dead. Has anyone here who's a subscriber to TRJ or has paid for anything from their store recently received it yet? Since they announced there would be no more news stand sales beginning with #84 I purchased a subscription back in early November 2020. In addition I ordered a number of books and other items for myself and others for Christmas. As you can guess I've not received anything yet (really, after 5 months?) They won't answer emails, nor the phone as the VM is always full and no one picks up. I've filed a dispute with my CC and taken other action but am wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience. It's too bad, I have every issue since the first however never have subscribed as most magazines I have subscribed to in the past always get damaged by our wonderful USPS. I've always been able to aquire my copies from local book sellers or online vendors that package them well to avoid damage. It's also interesting that instead of posting anything regarding the current state of affairs on their FB page or website they post some feeble excuses on the H.A.M.B. Sorry for the rant but am very disappointed with the current situation.

Nice overview, there's a few kits there I wish I would have kept and not sold or traded off. Like many, my interests change and now that some are hard to find or go for more than I'd would currently pay I've come regret some of my decisions on certain kits. I don't however regret getting rid of the one lowrider version I had, Oh well... Again, nice breakdown of the progression of tooling and their modifications for the various versions.

I have to say I'm generally not a fan of many of the photoshopped anti-gravity versions of classic/modern classic cars seen on the interwebs lately, but... Your build really looks great!! Nicely done!!

That painting is beautiful, Mr Leynnwood was truly a master! I think these days with most art created digitally, lots of people don't understand or appreciate the time and talent involved with creating a hand drawn illustration or painting. I'm by no means diminishing digital medium (still takes time, talent and imagination) but face it, there is a point, click and you're done perception associated with it. There's still many of people who still want hand drawn/painted art and are willing to pay for it regardless if it's from an established professional artist or not. On that note I've always wanted to see a book or books featuring all those amazing artists that created paintings and illustrations for all those old model kits (automotive, military, sci-fi, etc....) Unfortunately it probably would be difficult since so many have passed away over the years.

Indeed it is! If one were to have Chip Foose, Steve Stanford, Keith Weezner or any other automotive fine artist or illustrator of your choice create a rendering of your car what do you think they'll charge you? $50 and a six pack?

Yeah, I had a couple and ended up with this factory case along with some other interesting Ford models when I came into a collection many years ago. It still amazes me that something like this still exists after all this time.

A nice reference book for gas station photos is Pump and Circumstance : The Glory Days of the Gas Station by John Margolies I believe it's out of print as my copy has a 1993 publishing date. It's worth seeking out and doesn't seem too hard to find on eBay or from other secondary market sellers.

Yes, although it's not as bad as some multi piece bodies but still requires a bit of finesse. As to the box art it reminds me of some automotive coloring books I've seen over the years were the line art of the car was clearly traced from a photo and the juxtaposition to the drawn background it's placed within is off perspective, like this box art. The under car shadows and light source are not rendered well plus there's a lack of depth of field for lack of a better description and I think that's what's giving the sinking drivers side look to the box art.

Overall I like the design, a take on the full width '70/'71 Torino GT light would look good, something to fill that big back area. Kinda surprises me that after all the reworking of all the other lines and details he just threw Camaro lights back there almost like an afterthought just to be different. Those wheels though... Looks like he was looking at a gas stove burner grate for inspiration. All the wheel/tire ideas posted would look much better.

Nice work, pick up your pencils and pens and go. As artists, and that includes anything creative, as in model building too, we're our own worst critic. Don't let yourself get in the way of doing something enjoyable.

Nice work, keep going!

Really cool build! I know Lindberg gets a bad rap for some of their kits but I grew up building the various hot rods and they've always had a certain charisma for me. These were always the type of kits along with Pyro and Hawk (no Palmers thank goodness) my aunt or grandma would buy at Woolworths to keep me entertained while visiting, lots of fond memories. I hope if R2 has more serviceable molds they'd run some more of those cool little hot rods regardless of scale, etc...

No license issues with VW, Tom Daniels has made it clear on his website, FB and elsewhere on the interwebs that he feels he was burned by Revell/Monogram in the Hobbico bankruptcy and won't play nice going forward. My guess is whatever the Germans have in their tooling bank that has any connection to TD won't be seen for some time unless they maneuver around this issue. Hopefully Atlantis has enough serviceable Tom Daniels tooling to keep us interested for a while. Maybe if we're really lucky the Germans could sell the remaining molds to Atlantis, provided there's any advantage to a deal like that. Although with some of the tooling probably still located in China there's that bag of worms to get around.

Went to their FB page and could not find any photos (or any other information) for the Charger other than an old publicity shot of Petty posing in front of his car. The box art is shown in a short video and that's it.

Many, many years ago Gary Conley had a T bucket with his supercharged motor plus a number of motors on stands displayed at the Chicago Hobby Trade Show (don't remember if it was even called RCHTA back then) They were very impressive to see and hear running. Wish I could post something but that pre-dated smartphones and only have film images. I'd rather have a 1-1 kit car for that kind of money.

Those van kits are really neat, had them way back and are unfortunately lost to time. Would love to see them again!