unclescott58

If it hasn't been done. Even if it has been. Someone need to do a review on the above kit. I'd love to see what comes in the box. If I remember correctly, this maybe one of the "good" older Lindberg kits?

It hit me too. Glad to see I wasn't the only one.

From what I can see, it looks all right.

Very pretty.

I finished my first full read through of the book yestday morning. Note, my first read through. I guarantee I'll be reading parts, if not all of the book again in the future. Mr. Boyd is a very good writer. As I said before, for book is both informative and entertaining. Good job Tim.

State? State of insanity.

This one I'm not so sure about?

Oh! And I like it!

Here's one. A Batmobile built in the early 60's before the TV show appeared. Use in parades, and promotional work for a dairy distributor.

The above was inspiration for Volkswagen's Karmann-Ghia too. There is some belief that Virgil Exner may have actually designed VW's iconic air cooled sports car. When questioned over why he didn't put up a stink over VW's obvious copy of his designs, he use to just smile and say nothing.

No luck. Just kindness.

I did bug out early. I had Buick Club banquet to go to at 2. Sorry we missed each other. We need to make a point to say hi to each other next time.

No I was given it two weeks before that by another member of the MCCM. April is always our Swap Meet meeting in the MCCM. A friend had that AMT TV show (Hero), Western Customized '66 Imperial kit there. I expressed interest in it if it could be built "stock." It could not. But, then he tells me he has an unbuilt '65 at home he'd be willing to let me have. He knows I'm not into the hobby to make a buck. And knows that I like giving free kits to kids to get them interested the hobby. I was willing to pay for the '65. But he said, knowing that I would build it. I could have it for free. Wow! What a nice guy. And this is not the first time he has done this for me. I guess it sometimes pays to be friendly, and not be greedy with others in this hobby. And I thankfull that he is not just the only one MCCM member for being so generous. There are others within our group who have shown kindness like that to me and other members in our group. They are a great bunch of guys.

Thank you.

And here is more of Bobby Darin's DiDia 150. I think it too is beautiful.

More photos of the Flojole Forerunner. I've always like the looks of this one.

Congratulations again Steven. Your work is always fantastic. Sorry I didn't see or get to talk to you again at this year's NNL North. Another great show.

I've always thought these two were beautiful.

Why are you torturing us by showing us this?

Actually, I was given this (free!) three weeks ago today. I love convertibles. And I love Imperials. And '65 has always been my favorite year for Imperial. Everything is where. In generally good shape. A small break across the cowl and one broken vent wing. That's it! Started repairs and subassemblies about an hour ago. It will be built as stock '65 Imperial Crown convertible. (At least as close as one can get with the original parts in the kit. The "stock" 413 set up comes with staggered dual carburetors. Not something seen on "stock" Imperials. But, also seen under the hood of my AMT '63 Imperial Crown convertible.)

I'm a little over 2/3 through Tim's book. This thing is fantastic. I especially appreciate chapters 3 and 11 dealing mainly with the bigger cars. A great overview of models kits based on most of the great cars from 1950 through 1974. There is even a little sprinkling of proto, non muscle cars. Another great book by Mr. Boyd. Another great addition to my book collection.

I've built both the Pyro/Lindberg and the Monogram Cord 812s. As others have noted, the Monogram version is the one to go with. Hands down.

In today's mail.

In today's mail.

I too got my copy today. Very good job Mr. Boyd. Impressive, informative and fun book. I'm very glad to add it to my collection.