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Yes. Now tell us what you think of the model. Scott

Never mind. I found it on eBay. After seeing the price and reading the detailed information on the stuff, I decided to buy a tube. I'll be curious to try it out. Anything I need to watch out for? Scott

Does it come with a needle like applicator as it looks like it might on the box? And do you think I can find it on eBay? Scott

Last night, from Spotlight Hobbies I ordered the Revell USRRC 427 Cobra kit with the pre-painted resin figures of Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby. I do not need another Cobra kit. And I question about if this car should not have a 289 rather than a 427? At the same time I like the Revell Cobra kit and I will build it as Ken Miles car, but with the 427. How many people will know the difference? Scott

Oh I understood you Snake. I was more wondering about your thoughts on the "C" pillar of the original Monogram '55 Chevy kit, when built as a hardtop. This "C" pillar also appears on the Badman and Street Machine kits. Which I beleive were made from original Monogram '55 tool. The pillar has never looked quite right to me. Yet if I had the original kit I'd have a hard time not using that roof. It has also not stopped me admiring the Badman kit. I've never owned one. But, I've thought about it plenty of times. Odd "C" pillar or not. Scott

You maybe should explain. I know what it is (the custom clear roof piece). But others may not. Scott

Can you tell me more Snake? Like what type of liquid cement is used in building acrylic display cases? And me more about clear epoxy and non-fogging CAs. How much more are these options. And what are the drawbacks? If any? And anybody else with other good ideas, please chime in. Or if you agree or disagree with Snake's suggestions. I'm very curious about this watch crystal glue I've heard about. Does anybody out there know anything about this? Scott

By the way, an old '40(?) Ford parked next to the LeMans was also damaged in that incident. Sad in more ways than one. Scott

No. Just an early idea that came about the same time. It was not as good as 8-track, and never took off. Mad Man Muntz tried very hard to make 4 tracks popular in the mid-60's. For all of the problems with 8 track, it was slightly better than 4 track. And 8 track took off when Ford started offering it in their cars in 1966. Most other manufactures followed within the next year or two. Scott

Ohh... The Jeep Honcho is cool. Come on Revell. It's time to reissue that kit. Scott

This is not meant as a personal attack against you Snake, just an interesting observation. I agree with you, it would be cool to have an original unbuilt Monogram '55 Chevy for nostalgia sake. But, I find it interesting in reading your comments on the Polar Lights '64 GTO and others, about the problems with those kits. Again this is not meant to be a criticism. But, one of the things you dislike about PL GTO, the inaccurate design of the "C" pillar, is the same problem I have with the old Monogram '55 Chevys. And is something I'm okay with on the PL GTO. I find it interesting what we're willing to overlook problems on one kit, because we like it. But, can not tolerate them on another. And it's not just you Snake. I too have to same feels about certain models. I just ordered Revell's USRRC Cobra with the Ken Miles and Carrol Shelby figures. Car #98. It's my understanding that that car was power by a 289. Yet the kit comes with a 427. It maybe incorrect, but I plan on building it still with the 427. Because I think it's okay and cool that way. Other kits I would pass on because of such inaccuracies. Are we incorrect for feeling this way? Or having a difference of opinion? Of coarse not. I just find it interesting. Scott

The nose you see on the models here are the common one used on the Mk Is that were raced. There was a prototype nose on some of the earlier cars. But, the aerodynamics of that nose had some problems. The Fujimi kits of the different Mk Is are very accurate. If you want a kit with the earlier nose, you need to find the old Aurora kit. The Aurora kit in recent years has been put out under the Revell banner. So it can still be found fairly easily. Scott

Yea, it looks better in the photos of it at Bonneville. Scott

I still like the PL Goats. That "C" may not be right. But, over all the kit looks good to me. I'm happy with both of mine. Scott

Now for a hardtop, that is much better. Scott

Why do you say that? It's just a chance to express an opinion. Can't we have differing opinions without making it "personal attacks and drama"? I think we can. Even if I don't nessarily like the choices offered in some of these poles. Or agree with other's views of these choices. That's okay. It's fun to see what other are thinking about these subjects. Scott

The most recent tooled up convertible kit is the only one that really looks like a true '55 Chevy. The roofline around the "C" pillar on the other has never looked quite right. Scott

I'm sorry, but that is one ugly looking Ferrari. Scott

I'm trying to figure out how to built the old MPC clear display case trailer. What does one use to cement the clear parts together? Testor's Model Master clear cement does not have enough initial "bite" (or what ever you want to call it) to hold the parts Together while drying. Regular model cement would work, but will also fog the clear plastic. A member of our local model car club, recommended model canopy glue. I see on eBay, that Zap makes a couple different types. So which one does one buy? I've also heard about watch crystal cement. But I know nothing about this. I've never meet anyone who has used it. What I'm looking for is something "tacky" that will hold the parts together almost instantly. Yet still dry clear and not fog the surrounding clear plastic. I have yet to see one of these trailers built in it's intended "clear" form. Is it even possible to really do it? Scott

Interesting. Scott

Okay, I decided I needed to buy Revell's USRRC Cobra kit with the figures. Mainly for the figures. The Cobra models I've built in the past have all been cars designed to run on public roads. It's time to build a track version. Especially one being driven by the late, great, Ken Miles. So I went on line and bought one tonight. Also, if I'm going to have a figure of Carrol, it has to be one wearing a cowboy hat. Scott

Actually, I think that was pretty decent and brave of you to take down the photos Steven. I look to this site for mainly fun things dealing with our hobby. So, I thank you for what you did. Scott

Not funny! Very, very sad. Have seen and read about the accident involving the LeMans before. Tragic. The '73 is really sad. I assume who ever was in the car, did not come out of that one okay? No. These are not funny in any way. Scott

This all brings up a question. Has anybody ever offered a model of a Mirage? Scott

Another good one Mr. Most. Scott