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One of my favorite T.D. designs. Built one a couple years back.

The T-Bird looks okay. But just okay. The '50 Ford above is just plain ugly to me. Not my cup of tea.

Still waiting for this kit to comeback as an AMT kit. Even if it can be picked up cheaply as a Lindberg kit. I still want one in an old style AMT box. With AMT's old style instructions. I don't know why, but I really hate the way Lindberg did instruction sheets before Round 2 took them over. This kit is one Round 2 needs to do their magic to. Give us back the kit as an AMT.

This last Saturday our local model club (the MCCM) had a build day at a local library. I was working on my Revell 1930 Ford Model A coupe, when discovered I had forgotten to bring my glue for gluing in windows. For this task I normally use Testor's Model Master white glue. So I asked if anybody had any I could borrow. One of our members asked why I wasn't using Bondic's UV system for that task yet? He offered to let me try his. I've got to say, I was very impressed. It worked much better and easier than I expected. I was so impressed, that I when I got home later that day I right away went on eBay and ordered one for myself. There have been several talks since this stuff came out, about using it to try gluing the clear parts of the MPC/AMT Display Case Trailer together, that I've been wanting to build for a while now. This is a kit that for a couple of years I've been trying to figure out a way to assemble it that will not fog the clear parts. And yet still hold them together. Testor's Model Master white glue does not setup fast enough to really work well. And oozes out of the seams too much in this type of application. After using he the Bondic, particularly on the 30's windshield and frame, I'm thinking this made be the solution to building the trailer. Again as others have suggested trying to me in the past. Now after I've tried the stuff, I'm finally going to follow their advice.

I hope this is at least as nice as their Honda Trail 70 kit. I was very pleased with how that one turned out. I'm glad to see these two mini bike kits back. I never own either one back in the day (kit or the real thing). But, always wanted to. The neighbors across the street had a full-size ("real") Trail 70, and another a few doors down had a full-size Rupp Roadster. Got to ride the Rupp a few times. I always liked it. And thought it was pretty cool looking with that squared off fuel tank on the early version, which the neighbors had and the kit portrays.

Is this kit out already? When you click on the link included in Bob's first post here, it sends you to the AutoWorld web site, and says you can order it now. So I'm guessing its out, or will be very soon? Anybody know for sure?

The above box art has me drooling. Growing up with Comets back then i loved the old Mercury head logo and the script they used spelling out Mercury. Always thought both looked very classy. Glad to see them both back on Moebuis' box art. Thanks just for that alone Dave, if nothing else.Though the Cyclone itself will be cool too.

Why are you bringing up AMT's '28 here, all of the sudden Greg? Is it coming back out soon too?

Interesting and ugly. I've never seen that one before.

Your correct about Plymouth calling their station wagons Suburbans. But, international called their truck based station wagon the Travelall. I've never heard of it being officially called a "Carryall" by IH.

Already done that. I buy at least one of any parts packs Round 2 puts out. Sometimes more. I have a set of the dirt bikes. But, the go kart interests me even more.

Jet age trophy? I'm thinking since it's an Oldsmobile, it may be an Olds Rocket?

My Bronco came in the mail yesterday. I was very pleased with what I found when I opened up the box. Everything was beautiful, and looked as good or better than what I expected. Except.... those wheel covers. They look way too small to me. Still I'm going to use them. The one other thing, is what year is this Bronco? From what I recall, the tape package shown in the box art and on the decal sheet did not become available until the 1973 model year. I also notice the the Colorado plates included in the kit are for the year 1973. So far so good. Yet the side of the box indicates the engine included in the kit is a 289? I don't think you could get a Bronco with a 289 after 1968? The 302 replaced the 289. For the most part the 302 and 289 look identical. So no real big deal there. And the air cleaner and fender decals indicate the engine to be a 302. So why the mention of the 289 on the outside of the box Revell, if that's not really the engine in the kit? I'm a little confused. Other than those two minor problems, the rest of the kit looks great. Another new tool from Revell that I'm very pleased with. Now I anxiously await their new '66 Suburban.

Interesting stuff Casey. Thanks again.

I'd love to see these released as parts packs. How about it Round 2? I especially want the go kart. Though Replicas & Minitures of Md. I think has a resin version of it. I still rather see it back in styrene.

Introduced into the market with a "resounding thud"? Patrick Foster in his book on AMC, states on page 106, "After celebrating the most successful first year ever for an AMC car, sales of the Pacer began to fall off rather alarming during 1976." AMC sold 72,158 Pacers in a short model year starting in February of 1975. Hornet was in first place in AMC sales for 1975 at 85,961. The only AMC car in 1975 to outsell the Pacer, with 3 extra months on the show floors. Sales of other AMC cars for the '75 model year? Matador coupes, 22,369. Matador sedans 27,522. Matador wagons only 9692. And AMC sold 56,011 Gremlins. All with 3 extra months of sales over Pacer for 1975. Pacer was a hit, for AMC. The trouble is that AMC sales in general took a dump in sales starting in 1976. And Pacer's novelty wore off fast. But in its first year there was no "thud" from lack of sales. Early on people liked the car.

Only one Olds V8 the time. It or the Caddy OHV V8 would have to be the choice. That was simple.

What year are you building the car in? That can make a big difference.

These two might be fun as couple of quick builds. I kind of like the looks of these two.

Hot Curl himself (the center kit) is the one I'd really like to see come back. I'm sorry to hear that the idea was looked at, but went no where. I do have the resin Hot Curl put out by Replicas and Miniatures of Md. that is a copy of the smaller version that came with MPC's old Wild Ones '29 Ford Model A Wagon/Pickup kit. But, I'd really like a copy of the larger kit too. The other two Hot Curl related kits do not interest me as much. But, if Round 2 reissued them, I have to add them to my collection too. In past searches on the web, I've never been able to find any photos of the three kits above. One of our local MCCM members has a modified Hot Curl the group calls "Ralphy." But, he rarely brings the kit, and I haven't seen it in serveral years now. Does anybody out there have photos of these three kits? Built or unbuilt? Or knows where one can see pictures of these kits? I only know of them from Ralphy of course, and there box art being show in my 1967 Auto World catalog. I'd love to see and know more about them.

The four-door Thunderbirds did not talk, to tell you your door was open. It had a simple warning light, like many other upper priced cars of the time had. Either as standard equipment. Or as an option. I'm not 100% sure on this, but the first talking cars I remember were the '85 (or was that '84) Chrysler New Yorker and E-Class, and the Dodge 600. The old joke was when it told you "Your door is ajar." You were suppose to say, "No it is not a jar. It's a door." ?

Does it matter? You are important enough to us to want to give you special greetings on this special day. So, Happy Birthday Harry. Just be glad I'm not doing this in person. For if I was, you'd have to hear me sing the "Happy Birthday" song. Oh what the heck...... Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Harry. Happy Birthday to you. An, we can't forget my traditional ending. You look like a money. And smell like one to! ? May there be many more.

Fantastic job! The closest model one can get at a reasonable price that looks almost as good as the Disney version. The Pegasus Nautilus is a beautiful model and design. But, I'm still hoping that Disney will get smart a let some model company offer a kit of their's molded in styrene at a reasonable price. But, with the way things seem to work with Disney licensing, I'm not holding my breath. And because of that I have thought from time to time of buying the Pegasus version. I do have the Hallmark Christmas tree ornament of the Disney Nautilus. But, I really want something bigger, with more detail, at a price I can afford. Enough with my whining. Again, your Nautilus looks great Sam. And thank you for sharing it with us.

I maybe one of the few who is not happy with the timing of this release. Because of buying gifts for others, my budget gets a little tight around Christmas. I'm looking forward to this kit. But, I may have to wait for mine until after the first of the year.