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Dave keep them coming. I can not wait to hear what you plan doing in future. I am going broke because of you. But, I'm having a great time doing it. Scott

1/24th vs. 1/25th use to bother me a little bit when I was kid. But then, like now, the subject has been the more important factor. I've never turned away from a Tom Daniel kit because of scale. This last fall, I built both AMT's and (Revell/)Monogram's 1936 Fords. I was very surprised how close they looked in size when sitting next to each other. I have not always found this true in simular subjects between the two scales. I will always prefer 1/25th scale over all others. Mainly because of AMT, MPC, and JoHan offering the cars I liked as a kid in that scale. But again, there is a lot of nice kits in other scales, mainly 1/24th, being offered by Monogram and several European and Japanesse manufacturers. So I'm not going to eliminate that scale from my collection. Then, again if the subject is right, I will build some kits in 1/20th, 1/32nd, and 1/43rd scales. I will rarely, if ever, build models larger than 1/20th scale, because of lack of space. By the way, I also built AMT's 1/43rd scale '36 Ford to display with the 1/25 and 1/24 versions mentioned above. There is a big difference between that kit size wise and the other two. 1/24th, 1/25th, close enough for me I guess. In my "perfect world" all model kits would be in 1/25th scale. Scott

So, the Revell convertible is the one I need to find? Since both the Heller and Gunze kits can only be built with steering wheel on the right? And why would you be surprised Matt that the Gunze is done with the steering wheel on the right? Like the British, the Japanesse drive on the left too. And it's Gunze a Japanesse model company? There are several Japanesse kits I would buy if they offered a way to build them with the steering wheel on the left. Scott

Back engineered? Would Monogram's recent 1/25 scale Slingster count? Scott

The mention of the '66 AMT Barracuda kit above, if the kit could come back, I'd hope it would still include the stock slant six. The models of the first generation Barracuda kits came the six and a Hemi as the two engine choices. So if you wanted to built the stock version of those kits, you built a six cylinder version. I'm glad you guys clarified the Camaro SS front misinformation. Both the first and second generation Camaros were offered with both both SS and RS packages. Both packages were sold separately or could be ordered together. Has noted, the SS came with the standard front end, unless the RS package was ordered with it. I would love to see AMT's original second gen early Camaro reissued. Being that it was a non-RS and an SS. Were the recent 2nd gen kits are all Z-28 with the RS front end. By the way, you too could order your Z-28 back in the day with or without the RS package. This all changed with the '74 model year. Scott

Another question with Jaguar models in general. Which ones can be built with left hand drive, for those of us who drive on right side of road? I like to build models of cars as the real cars would have been built and sold on the American market. This is a problem with certain models of English and Japanese cars. Scott

French? I know a little Spanish. And that's Spanish they're speaking in that movie. I'm 99% sure of that. Scott

Oh, a '72 Impala is another one of those "holy grail" for me too. Scott

Paul Boucher brought up another "holy grail" for me. The MPC Wild Ones with Hot Curl the surfer dude. I built the last reissue of the kit, and have no real interest in it, unless it included Hot Curl. Someone also mentioned AMT's 1/32nd scale '32 Ford coupe. Where is that one Round-2? Scott

I keep preaching it. I've had a lot less problems with paint since switching to lacquers. Lacquer dries faster than enamel, so there is less chance for dust and other things to ruin your paint job. I too do not use a paint booth, and I've no troubles with dust or other debris in lacquer paint jobs. Scott

I've been wondering about these products for over 40 years now. Ever since I saw them advertised to model magazines back in the early 70's. I would still like to know more about. Who else has used them? How do you use them? And how do they work, overall? Scott

Yea I know. I've been checking out both threads. But, that brings up a question. Why two treads on the same subject? Especially when they are both basically the same? At the same time, you might want ignore this and my last post here. People are excited. And who am I to try and ruin their fun? Scott

We know the problems. That's not the point of this list. Scott

Well, keep them coming. I've already looked at and like your "first of June, what's cooking thread too. Scott

See, this is a tough question. Reading others lists, I could extend mine. But, I don't wish to bore you. This is fun seeing what other people remember that companies now under Round-2s umbrella use to make. I just hope someone from Round2 is reading this. I love these lists, by the way. Some people question why we do them. And comment that they've been done before. But, I find them fun. Scott

I'm like Mike, and have many layers of paint on mine. But, I like Andy's idea of the "purple pond". I've wondered about this question of cleaning my stand several times myself. So this is a great question. As far needing to tape the top to the base, I bought mine about a year and a half ago, and have not had any troubles with mine coming apart. I've read of several people on this site having the same problem. A couple of things I wonder about, is this caused by taking apart your paint stand originally for some reason? And if so, why did you take apart your stand in the first place? I have not found a need yet for separating the tops from their bases. Or did Tamyia fix the problem on the more recent stands? I can turn my stands any which way, and they do not come apart. Scott

I'm looking forward to hearing about the different kits in 1/24th and 1/25th scale too. Can of worms or not. Like the Aston Martin, I've never built a Jag E-type, XKE, or what ever you want to call it. And both the coupe and convertible versions interest me. So which is it. Heller, Revell, Aurora, or something else? I'm sure they all have their flaws. And it's a shame that somebody like Tamyia does not put out a more modern and better one. But since they don't, which one looks and builds okay, and can be found and bought at a reasonable price? Scott

My thoughts, exactly. I'm too am not sure if it's JoHan or AMT. it one or the other. Scott

Man I'm getting bored of people talking about wanting this model already. We all do. I'm waiting for someone to give us true review of this kit. Quit teasing me, sucking me back into this thread hoping someone finally has the kit in their hands, and is reviewing it. Let's be patient, and wait to talk about this kit when somebody has something to really talk about. Scott

I wish it could be built as a regular 4-4-2, not the Hurst version. The grille on the Hurst cars are fine for the Cutlass Supreme. But I like the '72 4-4-2 grille much better. It also be nice if it came with the 4-4-2 stripes. Unless these two items are in the box, Linda Vaughn in there or not, will not get me to part with my money. Scott

You keep finding the most interesting things Greg. I enjoy and check out just about all of your postings. Whether I like what I find or not, it's always interesting. Keep up the good work Scott

Okay, I tried, but I could not get though this film. Watched all but the last twenty minutes before I threw in the towel. It was somewhat amusing and the 50's American cars were cool. But..... I sure I'm missing a lot not knowing Spanish. When again, I not so sure? Again it was amusing. But. The Tatra film is much better. Scott

I'll stay with Tamiya's lacquers. Enamels and acrylics? Why mess around when lacquers work right every time? Scott

If this comes back with the original tonneau cover for the bed I'll buy another one. If not, I'll pass. Scott

I'm not a big '65 Belvedere fan. But, looking at what I'm seeing here, I may have to get one. It looks very nice. Scott