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I don't get it? What is special about April 20th? Scott

My Lindberg '37 Cord arrived in the mail today. I opened it up and found exactly what I expected. The good. The bad. And the ugly. Yet I'm pleased to have one back in my collection. (I know. It's a sickness.) Scott

I had to order a Lindberg 1937 Cord convertible a couple of days ago. It just arrived on my porch within the last 15 minutes. I opened it up, and found exactly what I was expecting. I built one years ago (a Pyro version). This kit is no where up to the standards of Monogram's '37 Cord kit. Still, I had to have one. I still consider the '36-'37 Cords the most beautiful car ever designed. Even with as bad as this old Pyro/Lindberg kit maybe. They couldn't ruin the looks of this great car. I also have an old Revell 1/32 scale Cord I need to finish one of these days. And someday I hope add AMT's large scale kit to my collection too. Scott

The mailman just dropped off the Lindberg '37 Cord I ordered a couple of days ago. Opening up the box, it looks as good/bad as I remember it to be. No where as nice as Monogram's version. Still, it's kind of cool. And Idon't know why? Scott

Still waiting for the Craftsman kits to make a come back. Hopefully their 1/32 scale Scale Star kits are selling well enough to get Round 2 thinking about bringing some of these Craftsman kits back. Scott

Looking at the above pictures, I'm guessing that the chrome pieces between the trunk lid and the rear window, are just there for looks. In the 50's and 60's stylist loved putting fake vents in different locations on cars. The above love like they are one of those fake vents, that somebody FoMoCo at the time thought looks cool. It's a weird one. But, I like it. Scott

Looking good so far. I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. Scott

Or are you going to do what I did when I purchased my Auto World Petty vs. Baker HO set about a year ago? And never take it out of box? In fear of ruining its pristine its condition? At times I think it's ridiculous at I bought the set. I really have no interest in racing slot cars anymore. But, the Petty vs. Baker set represents a time when I was into racing slot cars. So I couldn't pass it up. And it is a beautiful set. Scott

This for me has been a fun thread to follow. It may have gotten a little off track. But, somehow with this one I find it okay. I love the surf music. And the Hawk kit. In fact I hope we get to see more of the Hawk kit. Fun to compare it to the AMT/Barris version. I hope this thread keeps going, and stay as fun as has been. Scott

I too recognized this right away as the Revell kit. It's a very nice kit. I like the one I have. But, it's no promo. Scott

I like it! At first I thought this was going to be lame. But, I'm presently surprised. Very creative Snake. Scott

Dito. The above Cyclone looks very nice. I'm a little curious though. Does anybody know what those two things are on the panel between the trunk and the rear window? Scott

Thanks guys. Scott

Does anybody know what color the engine in MPC's 1932 Chrysler Imperial Convertible Sedan should be? Scott

I'm always interested in good books. For reference and enjoyment. With my love of GT40s I suspect I may have to take a look at this one. Scott

Thank you. Good links. And a good story. Scott

Thanks guys. I'm going to have to try them. Scott

Thank you for this video. Some beautiful girls. And that is always a good thing to me. Scott

I'm willing to wait. Scott

Wow! That was all done with marks? That's amazing. What the name of these marker again? What do cost? And were can one get them? I hate bare metal foil. Would this be a good alternative to that? Scott

Another good one Tim. It's always worth checking out anything you post. Scott

Looks good. But, tell us about the real car in one background shot. Scott

No what? Are you saying no to the pickup truck option in the above kit? As I noted in my last posting here, the Willys boxed with the '32 Ford did not have the option of building the Willys into a pickup truck. The same old AMT Willys in that box. Just with none of the later pickup truck parts. Scott

Wow! Is that ugly! Scott

Edsel Ford had a lot to do with the styling of pre-war Fords. And in my opinion, Edsel had a pretty good eye for styling. The '32 Fords had the right poportions from the way they were overall designed. It takes more than lengthening or shortening certain parts of a car to make them look right. The Duseneberg Judkins coupe is more than just the long Dueseberg hood. The other proportions had to be right. Again in my opinion, there were more than a few coach built cars, including some on Dueseberg chassis, that were not very good looking at all. And there have been some modifications to regular cars like the '32 Ford that have not worked well either. In particular I think that chopping the top on a '32 Ford and making it look right is a very particular art. Back to coach built cars like the Duesenbergs, some of the best looking bodies put on their chassis were designed and built by Murphy out of California. Bohman & Schwarz some of the worst. But you know what they say about opinions. Like belly buttons, everybody has one. And there were clients out there who like the work of Bohman & Schwarz. So, I guess in long run, do you like the designs for the '32 Ford you've come up with? And if you do. That's okay. But remember, I still reserve the right to disagree. And that doesn't make you wrong. Or me right. We just see things in a different light. Scott