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In the cutaway drawing above, what is the top car? Scott

AMT's old 3-in-1 are still the best. Stock, custom, and race. Or mix parts of all the three. Had more fun with these kits over the years. Scott

Thank you Snake. I'll look into the Model Master Artic Blue. But, the mixing of paints to make something close to Gulf Blue is not going to happen. The late 60's-early 70's Gulf race cars must be popular enough that somebody must offer something close to Gulf Blue. This bring up another question about the Gulf cars. The Fujimi's Gulf Porsche decals do not cover all areas that need be colored orange. This color I assume I will be brush painting on. Does anybody offer a paint close enough match to the orange to match the Fujimi's decals? With bush paints I prefer acrylics. Scott

They say there are no dumb questions. But, this one maybe close. Of course 2-in-1 are good. Any choice, model building options is a good thing. Scott

Great stuff. Watched up through Titans II so far. Will finish the rest tomarrow. Scott

I'm building the Revell(/Fujimi) Ford GT-40 Mk II #2 car that Dan Gurney and Jerry Grant ran and almost won at Sebring in March of 1966. That car was painted a dark blue called Guardsman Blue. I would like to find the closest blue Tamyia makes in a spray can to that color. Anybody have any suggestions? Why we are at it, I'm also building Fujimi's Porsche 917K '70 Le Mans Gulf #20. And I wonder if Tamiya has a light blue in a spray can that is close to the Gulf Blue those cars ran with. Note I only use lacquer paint that comes in spray cans. I've had my best luck with Tamiya lacquers. But, I'm willing to consider other suggestions, as long as the paint is lacquer and in a spray can. I do not, will not shoot enamels anymore. So the closest lacquer is what I'm looking for. Scott

In today's mail I got Monogram's Chaparral 2D Daytona coupe with pre-painted figure. A very simple kit, designed more with slot car racing in mind, rather a static model. But, nice none the less. 2 days ago I got another AMT '32 Ford Model b roadster. Plan to build one stock this time. Scott

Okay, but it's never been built in fullsize running form as far as I know. Of the TV and movie Batmobiles, the '66 is the only good looking one. If your going into the comic books, the 1950 Batmobile is still the best. Scott

Fun! Old school cool. Scott

Build it. Scott

What is the phaeton being towed by the tow truck? Scott

I like others here, hope everything goes well Tom. Scott

Kenneth, your a good guy. Thankfully there are people like you out there. Scott

The only one of the bunch I like is the '66 TV/Futura version. Scott

Why? Scott

Yea, I built the Monogram Phantom Mustang a few years ago, and liked it a lot. After seeing the picture of the actual model of the Hasegawa one, I'm not impressed. Scott

Ah, Greg you know what I like. The Avenger GT-12 is one of my holy glails. The IMC Chaparral 2E is pretty high up their too. Does Round 2 have the dies for these kits, is the question? Scott

The above sums up my feelings about this model. I had no interest in it back then. I have no interest in now. A tall T with a body that slants forward? (A crooked T?) It never looked right to me. My money will be staying with me. Scott

My feelings exactly. Scott

Was the P-51 Mustang in this case reverse engineered, or repackaged? Scott

An odd one I'd like to see reissued is the boat that came with the Model King release of the '70 Bonneville. Made the mistake of trading it to another MCCM member. The kit I got in return I liked (the Revell custom '49 Mercury), but I wish I had the boat. Scott

Thanks for the well wishes guys. Scott

Boyd's review elsewhere here, has convinced me I need to buy one. Scott

Wow! Thanks Tim for another great review. I love the way you review kits. The comparisons with the older kits are great. And as I've said else where, I'm not a big '65 Satellite fan. But, the more I see of this kit, the more I want one. Moebius is do things right to make me want a '65 Satellite. Again, keep these great reviews coming Tim. And Moebius and Dave keep those great models coming. Both cars and other subject. By the way Tim, I do have one minor complaint with this review. And it's very, very minor. I do wish you had included the Polar Lights '65 Coronet for comparison. It's always looked okay to me. Maybe a review comparing the Polar Lights '65 Coronet to the MPC(/AMT) '65 Coronet would be in order? (Maybe you or somebody has already done this?) Scott

Got a summer job working at an auto parts store literally one mile from house. It should be an interesting change from working with kids like I do during the school year. I'll only be part time. I asked to work no more than 20 hours a week. And have made it clear that I'll be for sure going back to my regular job in the fall. Start this Saturday. Both nervous and happy. Scott