unclescott58

I personally love these threads looking back on old kits. It brings fond memories over all. Some bad. But, rarely that. And surprises with things I didn't know. And I like the old box art. By the way, what is the history of Revell's 1/32 '57 Ford kit? I have memory of a cousin building a model, before I got old enough to build myself. And I think that may have been the kit. This would have been around 1963 or '64. Was this kit out by then? Could that be the kit I saw? Sad to say, my cousin who built it, pasted away serveral years ago, so I can't ask him. Scott

Okay I'm begining to understand this tread now. It's not about News & Review of Revell's '57 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon. It's a pissing match on who's right and who wrong about how models could or should be designed and engineered. And what idiots people are, especially at Revell if mistakes are made. Or what an idiot the other person on this tread is for not agreeing with my opinion. Or what an idiot I am for accepting or liking the kit, with all of its mistakes. This is getting very tiring to me. Again I'm just delighted Revell has offered us a '57 Ford Del Rio model kit. I'm like, WOW! Isn't this great! A '57 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon! I'd like to see and know more about the kit itself. Not how did they screw this up again?! The bickering a lot of guys get into over new Revell kits drive me nuts. I've like their recent '90 Mustang LX, '70 Cuda, and '67 Camaro. Are they perfect? I thought they were until you guys told me they were not. And how stupid I am for not noticing and putting up with such inferior products. I love to going to the web site that shows model box art and instructions. So many times when I look at the old instructions now, I think about how a good number modelers on these threads here, would be upset with these kits if they were introduced today. Just the other day I was noticing the only engine that came in AMT's original '64 Ford Fairlane kit was a 427 cu. in. V-8 with dual 4-barrel carbs. Neat kit. But, if your wanted to build the stock version, you had to use that engine. This is not correct engine for a stock '64 Fairlanr Sports Coupe. If I bought the kit back when was a kid, first I would have not known it was wrong. And second I would have thought it was cool even if I did. As an adult I might make a comment to my car and model building friends about it. But, I still would be delighted with the kit. As I'm still happy with my AMT '67 Falcon with the wrong factory exhaust set up. My AMT '66 Buick Wildcat with the incorrect '65 interior. My MPC Bonneville with the incorrect tri-power set up. And many more. Are they wrong? Yes. But, over all, they do a great job of representing the cars they are ment to be. Kits from companies like Palmer back in the day were so off, even as a kid I didn't like them. But I don't see the new Revell kits being in the same class as Palmer kits. Over all I'm happy with Revell's new releases. And am tired of hearing, "how can Revell have screwed up this one. Again!" Scott

Why?

Neat car (truck?). Scott

Said to hear. I too like Yes. Scott

I don't know if anybody else would be interested in this idea. But, I would love to see a model of a Cadillac Fleetwood 75. Any year from 1954 through 1976 would be okay with me. Talk about a four-door! Scott

I was just wondering on how the decision was made to even offer us a Ford Del Rio ranch wagon in the first place? Talking with people over the years I thought I was one few people out there that had interest in '57 Fords. Everybody else is talking how much they love the tri-five Chevy's. Especially the '57. And no one until this model was announced seemed to even know what a Del Rio Ranch Wagon was. Like few people can tell you what a '56 Ford Parklane is. So where did this idea of making a Del Rio model kit come from? Don't get me wrong. I'm delighted this car has been done as kit. But, you ask most modelers a few years back if they would even be interested in a model of a Del Rio. The first thing they would have asked you, "is what a Del Rio?" And when they found what it was, they would tell not to hold your breath waiting for it to be done as model. They may have thought the Del Reo was cool once they learned about it. But, no one would have expected to see a model kit of one. So where did this come from? And if we can now get a Del Rio Ranch Wagon, what are the chances of someday seeing a Parklane too? I know. Don't hold your breath.... But, I wasn't holding my breath of ever seeing the Del Rio. And yet here it is! Scott

The above most be something an old guy like me just doesn't understand? What is "G"? What are you sharing? Scott

Fun to see. Thank you for posting this. Scott

I'm just happy Revell is offering us fairly pretty accurate, in general, '57 Fords. I'm pleased so far with my Custom 2-door. And I'm sure I'll be pleased when I pick up my wagon. Heck I'm still pleased with AMT's old '57 Ford kit. I guess I'm just too easy to please. Have pity on me! Scott

If it is, and I'm sure your all right, that's getting way too picky for me. I really can not see it. I'm seeing a bulge in the metal under each headlamp that I do not see in the model. But that's it for me. And that bulge is so small I doubt anybody will notice it's not there on the kit. Scott

Fun! Scott

A couple of years I bought the movie It Started With a Kiss on DVD, just because of the Futura being in it. Warning! It's not a very good movie. Watchable. But, not good. The quality of the film on my DVD is okay. Glen Ford and Debby Reynolds are okay. The story in general is not very good. But, you do get to see some great shots of the Futura. I first fell in love with the Futura after seeing a picture of the model shown in the entry under "Automobile Models" in the World Book Encyclopedia. Interestingly, I first saw this about the same time as the Batman TV series was on the air. Around 1967 or '68. Yet as a kid I didn't put two and two together to realize the Futura and the Barris TV Batmobile were one one same car. The Batmobile being a slightly modified version of the Futura of course. I was just sad that model was an old one from the 50's that knew I would never find by that time. Need less to say, I was delighted when Revell brought the kit back in the 1990. And of course I rushed out and picked one up. Other than trying to match the original paint, it's not a bad kit to build. A little fussy. But, if you take your time, it's builds out pretty nice. By the way, I thought about it several times on ways to match the original color. I finally said the heck with it. It's my dream car, I'm painting in a color I like. I painted mine a plain (but nice) light blue. And I am very happy. I have gone on many wonderful fantasy trips in my mind in my light blue Futura. With a young Debby Reynolds, or better yet a young Ann Margret in the passenger seat. Scott

I wonder how a palm tree might look in front of the entrance to the igloos we all live in the in non-southern parts of Minnesnowta? Scott

There were four major redesigns of full-size Ford car chassis after World War II. The first came with new '49 Fords. The second, with the '57s. Then there was the all new chassis for 1965. This last until the Panther chassis of 1979. Which takes us up to the last Crown Victoria. All full-size Fords in between each chassis redesign rode on variations of those basic designs. Scott

Wet coat? If questioning wet vs dry sanding, it's just what it says. Wet sanding is done with water. Keeping the sandpaper and/or the model wet when sanding. Finer grits work better wet. Scott

Awe... You beat me to it. I caught that too. Scott

???? I must be blind. I'm not seeing the problems with the kits front end. Even after looking at the real vs kit comparison photos. With the differences pointed out! This is baffling. And how does the AMT Ford stand up in a simular comparison? Scott

Spent a beautiful day out in the country at an beautiful outdoor wedding for my best friend's daughter. The weather was perfect. The wedding went off without a hitch. Everybody seemed happy and having a good time. Saw a couple of friends I haven't seen in years. It was just great. My question is, when and how did Linda (the bride) turn into such a beautiful young lady old enough to get married? The last 24 years has flown by so fast. I was sure I hadn't aged that much, or that fast. But, then I looked at a photo of me reading a book to her and her two young brothers, dated from 1998. Man do I look old now compared to the 40 year old guy in that picture. But, it's okay. I'd have it no other way. I'm looking forward to watching Linda and Dave (the groom) go off on their life and adventure together. And pray that their life is as good for them as it has been for me. Scott

I spent a little time doing some research on '57 Ford wagons this evening. Mainly trying to figure out if they came with rear bumper guards or not. First, I do have a original 1957 Ford accessory brochure. There is nothing noted in there about optional rear bumper guards for station wagons. There is a grille guard designed to attach to your front bumper guards. But, that's it. I also looked though several other books I have on the subject. I then spent some at 1957ford.com. Seeing what they had to say. First they had no specific list of what was standard on each model. The accessory section again does not show optional rear bumper guards for any '57 Ford. Looking up each individual model, and then looking at the picture galleries under each model, I did notice that the plain, non-Custom Rancheros and Courier sedan deliveries showed some rear bumpers without bumper guards. But, from what I could see all '57 Ford station wagons and the Custom Rancheros came with rear bumper guards. I can find nothing other than later pictures of '57 station wagons without bumper guards. Vintage pictures always show rear bumper guards. None of the sources I have, including a reprint of the '57 Ranchero brochure, show any '57 Ford station wagon or plain and Custom Ranchero without bumper guards. So what does this all mean? I'm guessing Revell has made a mistake by not including them with their new Del Rio Ranch Wagon model kit. But, I can't say for sure. Either way will this story me from buying and enjoying the kit? Heck no. It's a minor thing that I'm willing to live with. And it's really no worst than I've seen on other kits. Even those of cars that were new at the time. I wish it was perfect. But, it's not. Scott

That's true. Scott

No palm trees in Minnesota? But you do live in southern Minnesota. Are you sure you don't have them down there? I could have sworn the last time I was down there............ Scott

I was just driving around this evening with my windows down and my radio off. Hard to hear the radio with the windows down and doing 65 mph anyhow. Sometimes I just like driving with no background noise. And if I have another person in the car with me, I'd rather hear what they have to say than listen to what's on the radio. I still like the art of conversation. Forced the kids I raised to talk when riding with me in the car. And I'm glad I did. I had fun watching and listening to them grow up. Its funny, somebody mentioned about people sing in cars in old movies. And maybe that's the reason they didn't need a radio. As a kid our '61 Comet did not have a radio. And guess what? We sang in the car! Mainly my mom, sisters and I. Once in a while we could get dad to sing too. But it interesting, when he ordered the new '67 Comet, he ordered it with radio. Every time I see the movie a Christmas Story with the family singing in the car, and old man cringing, I wonder if that's what my dad was doing? And after 6 years without a radio he had had enough. I doubt it. But, I get a good laugh out of the thought. I'm sure the real reason he wanted a radio was so he could listen to the Twins games. And on long trips we still sang in car. Mainly Beetles tunes in the late 60's. Scott

How can I build a Packard truck out of AMT's '53 Studebaker? The engine maybe the only thing of use. It would be easier to build the rest of the truck from scratch. Scott

Looks good. Scott