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What does that mean? Scott

Back in April, I picked up the Dodge Ram 50. I looked at it and thought it was interesting for a nice future build. But, didn't notice anything overly special about it. I guess I'll have to take another look at it. Scott

In another recent thread, it was determined that that kit was a modified tolling of old a Renwal Mustang 2+2 kit from the 1960's. Why Revell first reissued it, and then modified into a Shelby is anybody's guess. Scott

I wouldn't worry too much. I have a 2000 Buick LeSabre with about 115,000 miles that's been the greatest car I've own up to this point. It went though one recall when it was fairly new. But, the dealer did a great job of taking care of it, and me. I've owned serval General Motors products over the years. Mostly Buicks. They've all given me pretty good service. I've never regretted buying one of them. Now I've had one Mercury and a Plymouth that were different stories....... Scott

Interesting, two of the flip noses you mentioned Mr. Mesner I had no problems with at all. And that is AMT's '40 Willys and Monogram's, in my case Street Fighter, yours Bad Actor, '60 Chevy sedan delivery. I find it interesting that what workers for one person doesn't always work for another. Then it can turn around and other person has no troubles with something the first person now has trouble with. It's strange that it sometimes works that way. By the way, my Street Fighter '60 Chev nose fits like a glove. The '40 Willys not as well. And I was able to get both to work smoothly. Scott P.S. What is your first name? I'm not a fan of calling people on these blogs by their last names. I assume we're all friends here. And calling you "Snake45" just doesn't seem right either.

Boy, the more I look at those pictures of the Palmer kits. The more I realize how bad they were. You can ignore everything I said above about old Revell gassers. They were great compared to the Palmers. I just can not get over how bad they are looking at the pictures! I don't remember them being that bad. But, as soon as I saw the the photos, it's like, oh yeh, they were that bad! Scott

Sure rub it in Ray! Summer isn't quite done here I'm happy to say. This last week was beautiful. Daytime temps the 70's F. This weekend the temps are in the 80's F. Who can complain? Though I hear we're heading back down to more normal temps for this time of the year later week. But, for now I'm the King of Egypt. I'm in deNile about winter coming! Scott

Hey, Bill. Don't scare me like that, showing old Palmer kits. I still have nightmares after more than 40 years. Showing me Palmer kits again, just makes them worst. Scott

Blogging about the worst kit reminded me of the kit that most impressed me when I was a kid. And looking back on it would impress me today. Monogram's Mean Maverick funny car. I was knocked over by the easy of building it, and the amount the detail. And the motor for raising the body, and foot pedal that raised it were fun. There maybe better models out there, with better and more accurate details. But, this is the one that impressed me the most. And I'm still waiting for Revell/Monogram to bring it back. Scott

For all the bad one can say about Palmer kits, I still put them together them when I was given them. As bad as any kit is/was, I'll still try to build it to the best of my abilities. I had several Palmer model cars sitting on my shelves as a kid. Another one to put under the worst kit category, for me, were the old Revell gasser kits. Revell's Henry J is a good example. Separate hood and front fenders, glued together and setup then to be a flip nose. And the front axle that could not support the weight of the model over time. Slowly bowing the tops of tires inward as it sat on the shelve. And those two piece hard plastic tires. As kid, I was almost always disappointed with the Revell kits I had from from the 60's and 70's. They were tough to build. And never looked as good as my AMT and MPC models I the end. Scott

Worst kit ever. I had several with the brand name Palmer on the box. Not one was a good kit! Never bought one personally. But got several as gifts when I was kid. Scott

Amen. Scott

In your bare feet? Scott

Sad? I like it! I like the whole motif of the room. But, nobody ever accused me of having good taste. Scott

Those look like the promos I remember see at the local Volvo dealer back in the day. In some ways, I kind of regret not owning their early 70's 164. As for the Palmer kit. For a Palmer kit it doesn't look to bad. But it doesn't look too good either. Never had that particular kit. So I have to depend on Bill's opinion on it. Scott

Despite falling on the floor, it looks very good. Being the type of subject it is, I doubt the fall really hurt it. I like it. Great job. Looks like a perfect vehicle for running around a salvage yard. Being used to do the dirty work. Scott

Sweet. Looks very nice. Scott

Interesting, your photo shows a Marathon. Not a Superba. Scott

In a blizzard? Scott

With Ford's recently announced problems, they may follow the Vette. Scott

Volvo offered some promo models through their dealerships in the early 1970's. I remember at least a 144 and 164. There may also have been a 142 and 145. I don't remember the exact scale. It was either 1/24th or 1/20th. I'm sure a search on the web can find them. Scott

Ah, but the '71 Charger R/T was also available with option C21 - Center Front Seat w/armrest (n.a. w/console, w/buckets only), $57.65. The exact same price as the console. Making a pseudo bench like set up. Which is what I assumed the AMT '71 Charger was representing. Scott

By the way Harry, the wipers don't look white to me. It looks like they've been painted silver or foiled. Scott

Very nice. I like it. Scott

A-body was used by the Chevelle/Malibu, Tempest/LeMans, F-85/Cutlass, and Special/Skylark/Century lines from 1964 through 1981. The new A-body starting in 1982 was represented by the front wheel drive Celebrity, 6000, Cutlass Ciera, and Century. The G-body cars were really variations of A-bodies. The G-bodies included the 1969 - 1987 Grand Prix, 1970 - 1987 Monte Carlo, 1970 - 1987 Cutlass Supreme 2-doors, and 1973 - 1987 Regal 2-doors. Then starting in 1982, the remaining A-bodies from '81 joined their G-body sisters as G-bodies themselves. I hope this clears that one up. It also needs to be noted, at none of the 2-door A-body cars made the switch to being called G-body cars. Only the 4-door sedans and wagons. The Malibu, LeMans, Cutlass (non Supreme), and Century rear drive A-body 2-doors were not available after 1981. Also in 1982, the remaining LeMans models switched to being called Bonnevilles. Before somebody else catches it, I need to tell you guys I gave a little bit of wrong information in posting #70 of this thread. The more I thought about it, the more I knew I had made the mistake. But, was only able to confirm it when I got some time tonight. The mistake deals with the Buick Regals and Olds Cutlass Supreme 2-doors. They shared roofs with the G-body Grand Prixs and Monte Carlos, but they were still considered A-body models despite that. Until the front wheel drive A-bodies came out in 1982. Like Malibu and the ex-LeMans, now Bonneville, they then became listed as G-body cars. Even though nobody else caught the mistake, I apologize. I dislike it when people pass on the wrong information. Even when it's me. Scott