unclescott58

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

The Citation may not have been the best car in the world. But, I kind of liked them. I especially like the looks of the club coupe body style, which your kit is. By the way, I assume the kit is the Monogram one? Scott

With the news about Ford's recall, it doesn't look like this holds true. And it goes to prove you shouldn't listen to the villian. They're never right. There's an old saying. If you point a finger at someone, you'll find three fingers pointing back at you. Scott

No where near as kool as Tom Daniel's S'cool Bus. That's what I want to go to school in. Scott

Very nice. I grew up with Tootsie Toy metal cars. They were some of my first cars. I loved them, and would played with them all day long if I could. They influenced a lot of what I like today. So I can appreciate your love of Dinkys. Scott

Looks good. I'm impressed. Scott

Very nice. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. That maybe true. But, in this case, I'd like to know more that pictures can not tell us. Scott

Aren't those Checker convertibles really retractable hardtops with both a power moonroof and t-tops? And you forgot to mention if your Checker pickup truck was 4-wheel drive. 2-wheel drive. Or maybe it's the rare model with no-wheel drive. Scott

Oh yea your right. Bumpkin is what I meant. Spell checker just took it. It looked right to me. So I didn't think much of it after that. I'll go back edit and fix it. Scott

Did you hear about the group "Mothers Against Dyslexia?" They go by the initials D.A.M. Scott