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Another one I don't get. Why does one go on thread about models they don't like, just to tell us they don't like them? Again it okay that you don't like them. That's fine. But why go on a thread with those who do like them, to tell them that you don't? How is this constructive or fun. I come to these sites to learn about models, share pleasant memories, and have fun. The Poison Pinto and Rat Vega may not be the most sophisticated car designs ever done. Or others of Tom Daniel's designs. But, I sure had fun building them. When other cars were too hard for this 10 to 12 year kid at the time, to get right. You could almost always guarantee they would turn out looking okay. That parts would fit. And they wouldn't easily come apart. Plus, I had many fantasies, right up a 10 to 12 year olds alley, picturing myself driving these cars in real life. Would I want them now as real cars in real life? For the most part no. Though, one of two of them would still be cool. So okay, you don't like these kits. Why tell me about it? I don't care. They are still cool to me and others posting here.

Very nice find. You can't beat the price.

Very interesting article. Thanks.

What is the point of the above comment? How is it a waste of styrene if it brings pleasure to someone? Okay, you don't like these kits. That's fine. But, why bad mouth something that others do like? It just seems mean, a comment like the above.

I've just abused myself by reading all 9 page and 225 posts on this subject. And I have come to the conclusion that Ford did not design their firewall correctly back in 1930-'31, and Revell is just correcting that long past due mistake. Actually it's been fun reading this thread. I don't know where I stand on the mistakes/or accuracy of this potential upcoming kit. Being a test shot, if there are mistakes, I'm hoping Revell will fix them before the kit arrives. At the same time, I like what I'm seeing, and I'm sure I'll buy one if it looks basically like the test shot. I'm not as picky as some of the others out there. I just like the looks of the with the 3 deuce set up.

Box art can induce to buy a kit. In Greg's first posting on this subject, the sixth box down, with the AMT 25 Annivesary logo, somehow appeals to me. That version came out in 1973. They reissued several old kits with new box art for their 25th Anniversary. And because of that box art, I wanted to buy them all. But, at 15 I didn't have the money to run out and buy them all. I bought a few, and other models, but I the missed the A. Not being a big Model A fan and few others of the boxes the kit came in over the years has appealed me. So, I've never owned the kit. The right box art could get me to part with my money.

I still think the Poison Pinto only looks right in green. Despite the great job Tye did on his red one. Green to me is the color of poison. A somewhat sickly green. Even the Mr. Yuck stickers parents use to on containers to keep their kids from consuming products with poison, showed Mr. Yuck with a green face. The Poison Pinto should be in its original green. The Rat Vega looks good in its original black version, or its later yellow one.

I've been accused of building model kits that look like promos when they are done. Other than paint and glue, I don't add much more to my models. I don't foil the trim or wire the engines. I've done both before, and even more. But, I basically enjoy just building what is in box. My model building tends to be simple and fun. Other modelers may not be impressed. But then again, I'm not trying to impress them. Sometimes the simpler the model, the better I like it. I was very happy with the level of detail with AMT's '64 Comet, right out of the box. Mine does not have the chrome trim on the side foiled out. I heard of other members of the local model car club that that was a very though kit to foil that side trim correctly and make it look good. I just gave my Comet a very nice paint job, and assembled it. I had fun building mine. And I think it looks great. I'm in this hobby for fun and the love of cars. I'm not the best modeler. But, to the adverage, non model builder on the street my models look pretty good. And I'm happy with that.

Holy cow! Picked mine up last night. Been fooling around, doing some test fitting of pieces and minor sub-assembly. Is this a nice kit! I am going to do a channeled rat rod. I am really glad for the warning about the part #13, interior floor and not using it. That part #62, interior floor is the correct part for both variations of this kit. Again test fitting bares this out. I only have one minor complaint. And this has been brought up by others. I feel it's very minor. That is the molding of inner fender wells with the interior. Again, very minor. It will just require a little tape in painting the two different colors on those parts. I think I can handle than. Over all I'm not a big Model A fan. But this kit one of the nicest kits I've seen. Being a big Buick fan, I'm very excited by the Nailhead. By the way, the exhaust port spacing looks okay to me. Nailheads have weird exhaust port spacing that doesn't look right even on the real thing. That and valve cover setup are part of their charm.

I want one of each. A '60 Fairlane sedan. And a '60 Country Sedan wagon.

I don't know what to say? Between Route 66 and Adam-12, Milner was one of the best. The earliest thing I ever saw him was a movie called Life With Father from 1947. Starring William Powell as Father, and very young Elizabeth Taylor. A very funny movie, with a young Milner playing the 2nd son. And Milner's character was not the totally straight, rules following guy he normally portrayed in most others things. It was fun to see him being a little mischievous. i hope to someday see him on that great Route 66 in the sky. Goodbye for now.

Wow! Ugly stuff all.

Great subjects, but I found them too tough too build. Especially the side pipe covers on the Corvette. In 1/43rd scale, I prefer the late 60's AMT kits much better.

When will the Willys be out? And Groucho will always be my favorite. But, I love the others mentioned above (not Beavis and Butthead) too.

The slant-six also came in the real Barracudas. So, your '64-'66 Barracuda kits are correct stock with that engine. I don't know about the real car, I've heard it had the 273, but the Fireball 500 kit comes with the Hemi. And one or two of the slant-six parts. But not the engine itself.

I love Dr. Cranky' reviews. They're always fun. Never lose that enthusiasm Dr. Cranky.

It maybe old news. But, I always appreciate a good review like this.

I've never outgrown the Stooges. I'm pretty sure I'll be adding this one to my collection. Even though I like Shemp even better than Curly. I know is heresy. I do like Curly. But, the more I see of his brother Shemp, the better I like Shemp. But, with Shemp vs. Curly's popularity, I will not be holding my breath waiting for Shemp related merchandise.

I kind of like these. I don't know if I would ever put them on a real car. But, they are fun in their own way. Kind of cool.

The third Poison Pinto down in your above pictures Greg, is the one I had, and would love to see reissued. The black Rat Vega would be very cool too.

Add to the above. If Round 2 still has the dies for any of the above kits in the Craftmans Series. I' be happy to see those come back. I know they had a very nice little '63 Falcon convertible in that series. Where is it now?

There are a few of us out there who like those early compacts. I recently built a 1967 AMT Falcon. I'm not big into racing for those type of cars. So I built my '67 stock. And this is not the only Falcon in my collection. I have a '60 too. I also have a '61 and '64 Comet. Second gen Corvairs (of coarse). A few late Dusters and Darts. I'd love to see more of these cars. A '60 or '61 Valiant would be cool. Any first gen Corvair. I'd love a a stock '61 Pontiac Tempest with their half a V8 engine. A '64 Studebaker Daytona hardtop or convertible would be cool. I'm still waiting for Round 2 to reissue the MPC '71 Demon. I'd love a '67 Dart GT convertible. Any Falcon would probably end up in my collection. A early 70's Maverick and Comet would be high on my list. Tied to this subject, I'd also love see a first generation Corvair Greenbiar and Ramside pickup truck. Along with a Falcon Club Wagon and Econline pickup. Early compact stuff was cool. I want more.

Far from perfect? It looks perfect to me. A very nice looking Imperial.

Very nice!

I want one. Make mine 1/25th scale. But, I will settle for 1/24th.