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Is the above toaster custom made? Or is it something that can be bought somewhere? I want one! Scott

Maybe we need to go back to the days when the door on the driver's side was a fake, like on many Model Ts. Forcing you to get in the passenger side. Then again, I sure there were people back then who figured out way around that and still stopped traffic. Scott

Under license from Ford? That's great! I wonder if Ford had MPC sabotage the kits, and then leave notes in each kit encouraging the kid to buy only Fords? Scott

Yes. More please. Scott P.S. I still think it's witchcraft of some sort, this build. Simply amazing.

There were '55 and '56 Mercurys, Buicks, Chrysler New Yorkers, Cadillac Eldorado convertibles, and Ford Sunliner convertibles in 1/32 scale that I know of. For both years. And the original releases of these kits were sold with both the Revell and AMT logos on the boxes. I have the reissues of the '56 Caddy and Ford convertibles, besides the Mark II. Again, I liked the kits. You'll hear a lot of people complain about the multi-piece bodies of these kits. I've had little to no trouble with them. One just has to take their time building them. They turn out okay. The three 1/32 scale 56's I have were all reissues, brought back in the 1990's through Revell/Monogram's SSP program. With only the Revell logos on the box. They also rereleased the '56 Chrysler at the time. But it could not be built stock, so I passed on that one. As far as I know, the Mercurys and Buicks have not been reissued since the 50's. I'd buy them if they were (hint, hint, Revell). Scott

Yes.

Thanks Tim. I guess I need to pick one up to build to match my AMT '58 then. I've always liked the looks of the '58 Chev. In '57 give me a Ford. But '58? It's Chevy in the low price three for me. Scott

I was missing and needed a couple parts for my recent Revell Surfite. Went to Revell's website and easily ordered the missing parts. No hassle. And less then a week later, I got the parts and can continue working of the kit. This was a great experience. Thanks, Revell! About a week before, I went on Round 2's website. I need a propeller for my recent AMT Hindenburg build. Even though it's not a car, I broke one taking it the local model car club meeting a few months ago. I requested a new one from Round 2. I got an email back telling me I've got to print out, fill out, and mail them back their form, with proof of purchase, the UPC code from the box, to get the part. What??? Why the hassle? True it's not really a big hassle. But, in this day and age one should be able to do this quickly and easily, like Revell does it, on the web. I have printed off Round 2's form. Printed up a envelope. But, I've not filled it out or mailed the form back to Round 2 yet. And their request for the UPC code. I'm sorry, but I am not cutting up any of my model kit boxes. Even though the Hindenburg will not fit back in it now that it's finished. They're just going to have to trust me, that I recently purchased and built the kit. I love Round 2's reissued kits. I grew up with many of these kits. Owned some, and lusted after others back in day. I am delighted to see many them back on the shelves. Now I can afford to purchase many of them again and some of the others for the first time. I love their old kits. But, I do not like their old fashion customer service. I will not stop buying their kits because of it. But, I'm not happy about it. And do not understand it. Kudos to Revell and their customer service. This is the way it should be done. Again, thank you Revell. Scott

How close can the Revell '58 be built to "stock"? Both Richard and Steve's look somewhat stock. But, are they (especially Steve's)? Can they be built without all the lowrider stuff in the trunk and the bottom of the car? Other wise I'll stick with my AMT '58. Scott

Snake, I got to see that Buick GS wagon in the flesh (sheet metal???), so to to speak, a couple of years ago when the Buick National meet was held in Iowa. That is one nice customizing job. Looks like something the factory would have done. Completely and correctly stock other than the the roof. Notice how the "C" pillar and the dome wrap over piece match up. This was no amateur hack job. Like I say, it looked like the factory did it. Very nice! Scott

I built the Revell SSP Continental Mk II kit in the last ten years. Other than the lack of windows, I liked it. Mine looks great. I painted like the box art. Black with a red interior. I still have not finished the two figures that came with the kit. I need to do that one of these days. Scott

You said it a lot better than I did. Keep posting this stuff Greg. Scott

I generally agree with Greg's choices. And I find his posts interesting. Great models and great photos. Keep them coming Greg. Scott

Why do you refer to this as a beginning? Monogram offered models before these kits. Scott

Crosley's two-door all-steel wagon came out before the Jeep. Most historians consider this as the first production all-steel station wagon built in the U.S. And it's a two-door. Scott

Looks great! Exact opposite color scheme of a '78 Monte I once owned. By the way Revell has offered the kit in more recent editions as a more "stock" version of the car, with stock Chevy Rally wheels. I'm still debating on how I'm going to build mine. Do I build it white with a red interior and red landau roof like the '78 I owned? Or dark blue with a white interior and top? Closer to what I would have wanted to ordered and own back in the day. Any how, nice job on yours Tom. Scott

I voted with my wallet, and I'm happy. Scott

I agree with Snake on this one (again). That's not a bad kit. It's a great kit. I wouldn't feel guilty by building any of Revell's '32 Fords. They are all great. Scott

Plus they are littering. Scott

Good link. It explains a lot. It also makes me wonder if the car pictured above is the one Healy and his son drove themselves to Califironia. Looking at the background in that photo, I'd guess it was taken somewhere in Southern California. Healy built some nice cars over the years. My favorite maybe the '52 and '53 Nash-Healy roadsters with the Pinin Farina designed body. The '53 Nash-Healy LeMans coupe was also very nice. Scott

From what the box posted above says, it come with a model of a dog? What's "Droopy Dawg, the Bone Ranger" look like? Scott

Can you tell us more? Interesting looking car. A Healey I've never heard of. I noticed the car in the photo is right hand drive. Yet with all the other cars surrounding it and the style of license plates. I'm assuming the photo was taken here in the United States? I've never heard of a Healey Westland before. Scott

We need model kits of the above cars, that Ray is showing us. Especially the Morano LS. I love the looks of the four headlamp Moranos. Beautiful cars. Scott

How about some pictures? Or a review? Scott

I got my '71 Ranger XLT tonight. My first look opening the box looks pretty good. Scott