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Today I got a kit I've been wanting, thinking about, and debating on for at least 40 years now. Debating on because I've always been a little intimidated by it. And that is AMT's 1/12 scale 1937 Cord 812 S/C convertible coupe. I got the most recent issue. The last one Ertl put out molded in gray plastic. Less than 5 minutes after mailman dropped it off, I had it opened. It was a sealed kit, and everything inside looks just fine. But, wow! I can't get over how big the thing is. After buying their 1/18 scale Cord diecast a few years back, I thought that would satisfy my need for a large scale Cord. Like the AMT Cord kit, I like the also the Ertl diecast because it represents the convertible coupe rather than the convertible phaeton like all the other scale kits of Cord 810/812s. But, I guess it did not satisfy a need/hunger for a larger scale Cord. So now I have the AMT kit too. I think I now have, other the Franklin Mint version, just about every scale model Cord. I'm sure I'm missing one or two. But, I do have most of them now. Now I need a real full size version! Scott

I'm building several 1/32 scale cars right now, that came with no chrome parts in the kits. Like Revell's Highway Pioneers 1936 Cord 810, and Lindberg's 1952 Chevrolet fastback. Because of the 2mm pen, the Cord now has beautiful chrome bumpers and hub caps. The Chevy, a nice shiny the grille. With the bumpers and hub caps on that being chromed very soon. I also went over the non-chromed silver plastic parts in the latest reissue of Revell's 1/32 Scale Opel GT kit. There have been several small scale and older kits that have never look quite right because they did not come with chrome parts. These pens now resolve that problem. So far I've only got and used the 2mm pen. But, I do have a 1mm and 4mm pens coming. I can see a lot of use for these pens. Including using them in place Bare Metal foil in several cases. I think this stuff looks just as good as Bare Metal foil. And is easier to use than the foil in most cases. This first pen is great! Well worth the money. Scott

A day or two ago I got my first Molotov Liquid Chrome marker. Started using it this morning. All I can say is Wow! These things are great. I was impressed with what I saw at the MCCM meeting last week, seeing them there for the first time. But, I'm even more impressed now that I've tried them in person. They're easy to control. And results look as close to real chrome as I've ever seen. This is great! Scott

Great vintage like art work with that next reissue of the '70 Super Bee. Tempted to go for another one just for that reason. Scott

To me, the above represents one of worst looking AMT box art ever. Ugly wheels. Weird headlamp setup. And then calling a "woodie" besides. Ugh! What we're they thinking when they came up with this one? And were did those extra custom parts come from? The headlamp, skirts, and wheels. I've never seen them in any other version of that kit, before or since. Thank goodness. Scott

Wow! The above El Camino looks great Bob. Great job. Scott

I got my Lindberg (Pyro) '48 Lincoln in the mail today. The Lincoln here, and Dave Van's Lincoln have convinced me to give this kit a try. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do with it. If mine turns out half as nice as this one or Dave's, I'll be very pleased. Scott

I started working on the Lindberg Auburn I got over the weekend. I'm much more impressed with this kit than I expected to be. My only complaint is the raised door lines. And even that is not as bad as it could be. I've seen a lot worst. I'll be leaving them be. The more I look at and play around with this kit, the more I like it. Shouldn't have stayed away from it for so long. Better than the old Pyro/Lindberg Cord. And I recently picked up the Cord. It's not as nice as the Monogram version. But, it's no where nearly as bad as a lot of people claim it is. I'm impressed enough with both the old Pyro/Lindberg Auburn and the Cord to have ordered the Pyro/Lindberg Lincoln. Scott

I want the MGB shown above. Another one of those cars I've always been surprised has never been issue as 1/25 or 1/24 scale kit from a major manufacturer. That and the Mk I Capri. Scott

I'd like to see a model of the pickup truck version of the TC3. The Scamp. A friend of mine use to own one. It was a pretty nice little car/truck. In fact, from I remember of all of the Omni/Horizons, they weren't bad vehicles at all. I also had another friend who bought a new Omni GLH back in the day. In fact, we took on a trip to Dyersville, Iowa to visit the Ertl/AMT plant at the time. The thing was a blast to drive. And got very good gas mileage on that trip as well. I was impressed by the car. A bright spot when there were few to talk about. Scott

May Mutt IIs live for ever. A much better car than people give them credit for. I hope you show us more of this kit Chris. I am not a big funny car fan. But, still I'm interested in seeing more. Scott

As of yesterday I received the Lindberg/Pyro Auburn Speedster in the mail. It is no where near as bad as I expected. Other than the door opening lines being convex rather than concave, and the lack of a chrome grille, it's actually a very nice. The engine leaves a little bit to be desired too. But, everything else looks pretty good. Everything seems to fit very well together. And the kit has the overall lines of the Auburn Speedster down pat. Better than many full size Auburn Speedster replicas I've seen. It's a primitive kit by today's standards. But, with very little work it should look pretty good when finished. Much better than the old Pyro/Lindberg Cord. By the way, I was so impressed with how well Dave's Lindberg (ex Pyro) Continental turned out, that I decided to order one. Which way will this kit lay? Is it more like the Pyro Cord? Or the Pyro Auburn? Either way, like the old Pyro/Lindberg kit, with a little love it should turn out okay. I'll report on the Lincoln when it gets here. I'm actually looking forward to it. Scott

Another kit I'd buy, if Round 2 reissued it. I always thought the early versions of this car were a little ugly. I liked the looks of the later four headlamp versions wat better. Despite that, I'd love to own and build a copy of the one shown above. Scott

Two Lindberg kits waiting for me when I got home. Their 1935 Auburn Boattal Speedster and their 1/32 scale 1952 Chevy Fastback. The Auburn looks better than I expected. The Chevy was exactly as remembered it to be. Which is okay. Scott

Within the last year I built two Modelhaus Corvairs. One a 1966 Corsa convertible. The other, a 1967 Monza sport sedan (4-door hardtop). Both turned out very nice. Glad I ordered them when I did. Scott

Again I'm impressed. I'm always willing to admit when I'm wrong. And I'm wrong on the hood stop light. I should have gone to Maroon Cruisers website before saying anything. I'm glad to hear you knew of that site. It's a great one for info on Minnesota Highway/State Patrol cars. Testors Mythical Maroon? Is that an enamel or a lacquer? Scott

Beautiful Js. Scott

Funny! I like it. Scott

Proposed nuclear powered car. And only built as a scale model. One of those 1950's pie in the sky ideas. They had no idea of how to make it work. Nor did they really care. That was (is) for future scientists to figure out. And in close to 60 years, no one still has any idea of how to make it work. Scott

Silly warning labels? At the O'Riellys I work at we had a candy dispenser selling Peanut M&Ms. On the dispenser there was a warning label warning that the product contained peanuts. Really!? Peanut M&Ms contain peanuts!? And that if I have peanut allergy I should not eat them? How stupid have we become? Peanut M&Ms contain peanuts! It says that right in the name of the product! It's Peanut M&Ms. Guess what? Even without the warning label I think I can figure that one out. And if you can't........ Well, you deserve what your going to get. I'm sorry. Scott

Also at last nights meeting I picked up AMT's 1/32 Scale Stars '65 Mustang. A very nice looking kit, by the way. And for my birthday I ordered Revell's 1/72 scale "Luxury Yacht 108 ft." This kit was sold in the past as the Sunseeker Predtor 108 kit at a slightly higher price. The Revell yacht kit arrived in the mail yesterday afternoon. Scott

"Coming Classic Packard Gold Cup." I've never understood why Packard has never been well represented in model kit form. Especially Packards from mid to late 1930's. A few from the late 20's, and early 30's. But for me, Packard built some of their prettiest cars from 1934 on. Scott

Was the Mercedes 220 shown above, ever produced? I'd like that one. Scott

Very nice job. Though I don't remember Minnesota using the hood mounted stop light like the one shown on your model. Michigan yes. Minnesota I believe had a different right fender mount stop light. Still I like it. I'm also curious about the paint you used. From the photos it looks like a very good match for the Maroon color Minnesota uses on their cars. What did you use? Scott

Any pictures? Scott