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Even with the missing original pieces, it's still a great kit. It's still a classic. Would I like all of the original parts back? Of coarse. But, that didn't stop me from building a nice model out of the kit a few years ago. I'm happy.

Why? Because they're great movies. They're no Citizen Kane. But, they are a heck of a lot fun.

Beautiful. One of the great cars of all time.

Very nice. A good looking Ford.

Another thought. MPC also made a 1/25th scale '40 Ford coupe snap kit. I believe in its last incarnation it was offered as police car? One time I know it was offered as a fire chiefs car. I also believe at one time it was offered as something fairly close to stock? Maybe a mild custom? What do people know about this kit? How does it compare to the other 1/25th scale '40 Ford coupe kits? Is the kit any good, and worth searching out? Interesting how popular the '40 Ford coupe is, to get 4 different manufacturers to make 4 similar kits in the same scale. I know it's always been a popular and good looking car. It never dawned on me how popular, until I realize how many kits there are of the car. And go on line and see how many other '40 Ford coupes out there in other scales. Wow!

That and the recent '57 Chevy Black Widow reissue. I don't know who the artist is, but they're not as the old Revell or AMT artists were.

In today's mail, from Model Moutain, two kits. One is the Monogram ProModeler '40 Ford Convertible (kit 5961). The other, Revell's 40 Ford Standard Coupe (kit2387). A quick look in both boxes has got me excited. They both look like very nice kits.

The above art work got me to buy the above kit. And I was pleased with what I found in the box.

I'm a third person to disagree on the above. I don't think it looks too bad. Especially not compared to the others seen here. The Ertl AMT kits are bad. But, that Monogram box of the old Aurora Ferrari GTO scares me. The GTO is one of all time favorite Ferraris. Yet I was persuaded to stay away from that one by the box art alone. If it would have been a painting that looking like that, I might have taken a chance, and bought the kit. True I would have then disappointed. For I expect better from Monogram. But, since this a photo of the model. It gave one no doubt about how bad the kit is before purchasing it. Maybe I should thank Monogram for letting me see what I was getting. And saving me both the money, and disappointment.

Guess what came in the mail today? From Model Mountain I got both the Revell 40 Ford Standard Coupe (kit 2387). And the Monogram ProModeler '40 Ford Convertible (kit 5961). A quick look in the boxes, and everything looks complete and okay. They were both factory sealed kit, so I expected they would be. The only thing I'm unhappy with is the style of box the Convertible came in. It's one of those cheap donut style boxes Revell/Monogram toyed around with back around the year 2000. Those boxes were just plain junk. The other thing that's happening on the '40 Ford model front, is my Lindberg '40 Ford Deluxe Coupe is in the basement with it's first coat of paint for it's body parts. The engine, chassis, and interior are already done, and just waiting for the body. The complete kit should be done before the end of week. You know in that wonderful comparison Tulio did between the AMT and Revell coupes, I wish he would have included a built up Lindberg kit too. He has done a comparison else where here showing an unbuilt Lindberg vs the AMT kit. And I don't know if he has a built up Lindberg '40 Ford coupe or not? But, if he does, it would be fun to see it side by side with both the AMT and Revell kits. And Tulio, you didn't really answer my question about the second taillight for the Revell coupe kit. Yes, I know the Revell kit comes with two taillights if you want to use them. But, was the second taillight an option for the '40 Ford Standards? I assume it was. For it was on earlier 1930's Fords. But, I'm not 100% sure about 1940. I'm only 99.99% sure it was.

Sorry guys. It looks okay to me. It may not exactly the same as on the real car. But, I still like it.

Tulio, I notice that the Standard coupe only has one taillight. I know it correct. But, I don't like the looks of it. I'm assuming that the right taillight was an option on the real car. Like in previous years. When I build my Revell kit, I will be doing a couple things that I know will not be correct. I plan on keeping the headlamp rims and the grille chrome. Not correctly painting them over. Plus I'll be adding the second taillight. It's my understanding the Revell kit does include the extra taillight if one wants to use it.

Never mind. I found it again. It's still there in the Under Glass section. Good because it's a great comparison.

What happen to the comparison? I when to look at it again. And I now can not find it. Last night it was in the Under Glass section. Now this morning I can't find it.

Wow! Very nice.

I'm assuming the top photo is of a real car? Between that and model kit posted just above, I think the Revell is right on. It makes a great looking custom. I'm glad I bought one.

Should let people know. You did the comparison, and can be seem in the "Underglass" area here. It's great. Thanks for doing Tulio.

I love it. I do wish Round 2 could, or would bring this kit back.

Very nice. I'm surprised by the color combination. Yellow with a red interior? It shouldn't work. But, it looks good in your photos.

I was wondering/hoping you would do a comparison of these two kits. I'm actually very impressed with the AMT kit, considering it was designed nearing 60 years now. I think it first saw light in 1959, or 1960? I figured the newer Revell kit would be a better and more correct kit detail wise. It is. But, not by much. Kudos to the engineers and designers who did the AMT back in the day. They did a good job.

Welcome! And you do a heck of a nice job, looking at your builds above.

Thank you.

So, you building it? I'd like to see what comes out of the box.

That's my idea of a proper hot rod. I like it. Nice and simple.

Beautiful!