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I’d love to the contents of each box. To see the differences. Flash wasn’t bad on my copy. But, the chrome left a lot a be desired.

Some fun stuff in today’s mail.

Thank you Carl.

A great looking Wildcat.

I’m building the Jo-Han ‘31 Cadillac roadster as we speak. I’m not as pleased with it so far as I was with Mercedes. I’ve had a few problems with the rumble seat, and the wheels not fitting with the tires very well. I’m presently debating on whether I should glue the rumble seat open or closed? As the hinges for the seat are just not cooperating on my kit. Surprising the the golf bag doors, though not perfect, fit and work somewhat. I may still be glueing those shut, and rumble seat open. We will see? Jo-Han models are our theme for our September 2022 MCCM (Model Car Club of Minnesota) meeting coming up. That’s the main reason for finishing the Mercedes I started a couple of years ago. And finally tackling the Cadillac after having it sit in my pile of kits for several years.

I built the Monogram Cabriolet several years back, and was pleased with how that turned out. As far as their coupe, despite it not being based on a real car, I’ve always liked the looks of it and have considered adding one to my collection someday. I have nothing against “what ifs,” “Phantoms” if they look “right.”

Interesting interpretation. I like it.

Beautiful build John. Sorry I’m late for the party on seeing this one. Found it on my search for more info after deciding to order the “Son of Troublemaker this morning.

Thank you.

If your building the old Revell 190SL, don’t let it stop you from picking up and building the Jo-Han kit. Comparing the two kits is like comparing apples to oranges. The Jo-Han kit in my opinion is by far superior to Revell’s older 190SL kit.

Thank you guys.

Goring had a special 540K Cabriolet “B” know as the “Blue Goose.”

Impressive.

Very nice build. I like it.

Wow! Beautiful build.

Two beautiful Corvettes Tom. I like them both.

Thank you.

They are nice kits. I’m so pleased with how this model turned out, I’m thinking I may have to pickup the roadster next. I’m surprised how many come up on eBay at fairly reasonable prices. And thank you for your kind words.

It looks great!

I’m glad you didn’t quit. It turned out great.

A sharp looking Barracuda.

Wow! A gorgeous looking model. And a kool concept. I like it.

Looks good. I especially like the top.

Here are some photos of the real car. One I believe is with Carracciola as one of people standing with the car. I think that’s him touching the fender?

Thanks to another builder here (and MCCM member), Khils, I got the front license plate I needed to complete my Jo-Han Mercedes-Benz 500K Roadster Limousine kit. Thank you Khils (Kevin). This a wonderful kit of the car built specially for the famous Mercedes-Benz race car drive Rudolph Carracciola. Later purchased by the Italian fascist dictator Mussolini for his son in law, whom he later had executed. The car ended up in the U.S. in the early 1950’s. Exchanged hands several times. Restored in the mid-60’s. And has been stored and not seen since sometime in the early 1980’s. It’s really a shame this beautiful car has not been seen in years. Mercedes-Benz has even offered the present owners that they would restore the car for free if they could use in their museum. The owners said no. They will not let anybody see the car. Back to the model kit. This is one of Jo-Hans nicer kits. Beautiful detail. It may not be as easy to build as Monogram’s (now Revell’s) Mercedes 540K. But, its really not that much harder to build than the Monogram kit. I had no major problems in assembling the kit. And I think the detail is slightly better. I know the Carracciola car did not have the spot light/mirrors up near the “A” pillar. Or the driving lights on the bumper. But, I liked them. And the instructions said to add them. So I did. And I’m pleased with the results.