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Or....or you could add rust to the rocker panels and above the headlights, foil it and you're done! ?

Looks like an easy rub-out, James. And a quick one. Don't go at it too soon, though. ? it's coming along nice. Tan sounds good, too.

Sounds good. Thanks. I'll stick around ?

I'm going to keep my eye on "Ollie's for this one. How's the flash? What engine is that? Is the plated stuff good?

LOVE THAT COLOR! Can't wait to see it roll!

Ok....Yabba dabba doo....there, I said it!

Thanks, Greg. It was a fun build. I just might look for another one for a real OOB. I kinda like the police versions posted by "Danno" on page 1. They are spectacular ?! Edit: it would be awesome if Revell did a police version, huh?

Yup, for sure, Len. We'll, it is a modern tool so there's that. But I think the form factor of the 1:1 more or less enables the way they designed the kit, but it was probably the product of human aided by computer too. What matters is its a great subject with a long roof and a lot of nice details and for what it's worth, I highly recommend it. ?

Maggie is finished. ?..... I gave it a sort of generic interior scheme, not stock - it is a custom / phantom after all. Final assembly of this kit is nothing short of amazing. The interior is assembled into a complete module and it goes together with very positive locating of the individual components. It is then installed onto the chassis and the body comes down easily over it all. This is a very well-designed kit and the perfect kit for an OOB build. Just pay attention to the details and you can win that class with ease. It comes with great decals that let go of the paper quickly and give nice detail to the engine and dash. I can't think of a single "con" about this kit. You don't need to glue the moon roof glass because it snaps in!(but I did use a bit of 5 minute epoxy, just in case). A word about the windshield - I installed it with 5ME at the top and after it was fairly solid spread a very small amount at the bottom to tighten up the slight gap but you may not experience that, it could have been just the way I did things. The main thing with this kit is how you detail it. I took some short cuts because winning contests is not what interests me. The OOB build is excellent so you can concentrate on the detailing of this dynamite subject. Everything fits and there is very little flash. It's a dream to build. Nice decals for the dash. There are some for the steering wheel but I didn't use them. Also, I lost the shifter so I gaffed one ?. There are decals that are intended for the headrests but I used them elsewhere ?

All this Flintstones talk just reminded me that I need to check the brakes on my truck ?

Now that's an image I can certainly do without ?

I always had a thing for Betty. I will never understand what she saw in that little twit. ?

I admire your persistence, sir. The kit does not warrant it. The subject, on the other hand, does and that's why all this stuff needed to be done. We all know by now the kit leaves a whole lot to be desired and your work on this kit will be the template for future builds. Not every builder will want to do all of this, but, for me, (and you, if I may assume) this is where the fun is.

OK, Charlie.....I was not upset. I was trying to be funny. It is a fact, though, that I sometimes don't come across as funny. I thought I used the proper emojis but maybe I should use more. I don't know. Posting emojis, for some reason unbeknownst to me, is a problem for my tablet's word processor. ? it has its own ? ideas and often doesn't approve of mine. And sometimes I'm a little cranky because of it. But it's not you, Charlie. We are ? cool.

Exactly, James. You get to exercise the creative side of your brain in a very different way.

Using those little magnets to keep your doors aligned is worth the extra effort. Good work, Dave.

Nipples Lenny? Nipples? Nice work on the door cards so far...I like nipples, ?....I say leave 'em

Too late for Maggie, Len, but my next long roof project is a '53 Country Squire ?. Flintstone didn't give me any decals, either ?. Who makes decals like that?

That thing looks sweet, Steve. I really love these '60s 'Birds. I think there are plenty of folks that don't realize just how difficult it is to scribe nice clean lines like the ones you did here. Great work!

You nailed it, James....right down to the tools thrown on the seat. See? It was fun, right? ?

That shade of green is perfect for this scenario, James. Don't forget your door handles.

They are both quite convincing, Len, but the darker, "browner" one on the right is my choice. I also think a mid-'60s Pontiac made of wood is a fabulous idea! ? There's a guy in Hampton that built a car with a boat for a body....well....never mind ?

This is Alien technology, I'm convinced. ?

Don't use the pine cone this time, Greg. ?

Oooo yeah.....that's a beauty ?