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In five hours, I’ve gone from from joy to disillusionment. The more I dig into this kit the worst it gets. The number of parts that are warped make it unbuildable. I’m going to see if I can send it back for a refund. It’s literally a piece of junk.

Okay, the more I test fit things, the worst this kit gets. I’m finding more and more warped parts as I go along. Most should not be a problem for the most part. But, a part couple need out right replacement. The hood (part #2) and ramp (part #420) there is no hope for. They for sure need to be replaced. I’m afraid to start doing any sub-assembly, in fear of what more I might find. I’m going to come right out and say it. This kit is the biggest piece of junk kit I’ve purchased in a long time. I have never been as impressed as others have with Moebius’ car or truck kits as others have been in the past. I have found them difficult to build in general. I really do like the subjects they’ve picked to model though. So I’ve purchased several over the years. But, again I’ve found them tough to build. With that in mind, and the warped parts in this kit, I’m not even going to go any farther with it. I’m going to have talk to seller (I bought it from a vendor on eBay), and see if I can send it back for a refund. It’s not the seller’s fault. And I also don’t blame Model King. I’ve bought many good kits released through them in the past. This falls flat into Moebius’ lap. The quality of this kit is inexcusable. This maybe the last Moebius kit I ever buy.

I started opening bags to check things out closer. I’m finding no warped parts dealing with the main ramp parts. But, my hood is so badly warped, it’s useless. I’m disappointed. I’ll have to contact Moebius and see what can be done.

The ramp parts are looking good. But, my hood is definitely warped badly. The main frame is also slightly warped. But should straighten out as being built.

Read the reviews in “Industry Corner, Trunk Kit News and Reviews.” You’ll see a lot of complaints coming though about warped parts in general with this kit. Mainly with the main ramp parts and the hood. Like I say, so far mine is looking good. Though I am about to open the bag with the main ramp parts to double check them. So you may hear something different from me the next hour or two. I hope this is not case.

Good suggestion. But, the decals in my 2017 Revell ‘64 Thunderbolt kit I’m afraid are not “generic” enough. They look close. Are about the right size. Maybe in little big. But, their main problem is have the name “Dick Brennan” on them. They also look a little “off” in other ways. I do believe there were other kits out there with the decals I’m looking for. Soon old AMT’s? So the search will have to go on.

Thank you. I’ll have to check my Revell Thunderbolt, and see what decals came in that.

The ‘71 4-4-2 and Boss 351 will be getting my money for sure. I need to know more about the contents of the ‘32 before deciding if I need another one of those. The rest do little, to nothing for me. The Tom Daniel Duster funny cars especially. I liked the looks of Daniel’s original “Cop Out’ much better.

I’d like to find the above door decal for this kit. I’ve always looked than old Ford Thunderbird engine logo.

Mine came in today’s mail. And I’m happy to report, at a quick glance of the parts in the kit, I’m finding nothing warped. ?

Came in today’s mail. So now I’m cool like the rest of you guys. ? Happy to say, in a quick look, I’m not see any warped parts. Like others have reported. What a relief.

Other than a slight scaling difference, it looks like a perfect pairing.

Today I also got this cool book book in the mail. Drag Racing Gassers, Photo Archive. A good companion to the Funny Car book I got a week ago, written by the same guy, Lou Hart. I figured both books can tell me more about what the models I’m build represent. And help with my builds in the future.

As I dug farther into the box, I found the instruction sheets. Apparently that “Craftsman Plus” ‘64 Galaxie most be a hard kit to build? They gave me two copies of its instruction sheet. Or maybe they heard how bad of modeler I am, and figured with two instruction sheets, I might be able to build one good model. Either way I’m in trouble with the other two kits. As I got only one instruction for each of those two. ?

In today’s mail. One box, jammed packed with all sorts of cool stuff. I only wish I could get my hands on a stock ‘64 or ‘65 Falcon Sprint. Heck, I’d even settle for a stock ‘63. In the mean time, the funny car version will still be fun to build. So overall I’m happy.

I remember getting this trailer back at the time. In fact I still have it. Kool to see your build.

Very nice. Pretty.

Tom Daniel is one of my favorite designers of all time. I like the stuff his son Kelly is doing in updating the looks of his dad’s designs. Yet not ruining his dad’s original designs.

Fantastic looking Ford.

Beautiful. Amazing work.

Atlantis sent out a email today that they are taking pre-orders on the announced 1/32 funny cars. I got my order in immediately, for the four. The Charger, Duster, Camaro, and Mustang. I hope more are going to appear shortly down the road. I remember these as being fun little builds. And I’m partially into this hobby because of the fun of it.

Even though I liked the last one I built. I want to do another one. I grew up with real Comets as a kid. Even though we didn’t have a ‘64, or a fancy version of the Comet like a Caliente. I remember my dad driving a friends new ‘64 Caliente two-door one afternoon, and both of us lusting over it. It beat the heck out of (in more ways than one) our “Plain Jane” ‘61 two-door sedan. Or even our fairly nice looking, later ‘67 Comet 202 two-door. (With the late season Sport Coupe package! But, still a six-cylinder.) So I will anyways have a soft spot for the ‘64 Comets. Especially the two-door Caliente hardtops.

Fun seeing the slot car variations. Great photos.

I’m not signing up to join their app, to see some guy talk about models. There are plenty of good model builders, reviewers, and collectors on YouTube. I’m not taking on another separate app just for Motor Trend.