unclescott58

Again, some of your guys need to tell us more about your builds. I'm assuming this is the old Monogram Street Fighter/Quicksilver kit? But, I'd like to know more about the modifications you did to it. Like the stock grille and taillight panel with stock taillights. What's the deal with that? I like it. And would like to know more. Scott

OK, tell us more. For example, what scale is it? Who makes it? I'm assuming it the Revell/Mongram 1/24th scale Mustang? Tell us more about the paint and build. Scott

Looks Kool! The top so low you have to open up the door at the drive in for your milkshake. Like I said, Kool! Scott

Great job! I really like the colors. Other than the engine. I thought all 312 in '57 were paint red? Scott

I don't remember that. But, you looking at an early 40's Ford truck from the front end. Scott

I'm surprised reading your story above Tom. Go back to the 1960's and look at model car magazines. And for that matter, real cars built by Roth and others. Boy, the places you took that model back when you built it sure had people with very closed minds. I never remember a time when people would have told others they can not build a model like that. Other people may not liked what someone had done. But again, I've never heard or seen anybody in my time tell somebody their model was unrealistic and could not be judged. Scott

My question is, since when has this collection become "GM's Secret Stash"? It's never been open to the general public. But at the same time the collection has been seen in many magazines and on TV before. And GM has given private tours to select groups at different times. It's been no secret to me for more than 15 years, at least. Scott

The '57 Ford wagon should be a Del Rio Ranch Wagon, rather than a plain or Custom Ranch Wagon. Ford's answer to Chevy's Nomad. Scott

Cool. But I would not count that one as a station wagon. I would considered it more of an SUV or truck. I do like the though. Scott

OK. Thanks Rob.

What is a "Canyonero"? Scott

OK, I'm braking the one only rule! Andy showing us the above Pontiac wagon that would be my second choice. By the way, the factory built Pontiac LeMans wagons with the GTO front end as an option back in 1972. Option UPC T41, the Endura Styling Option. The factory said it was available on any LeMans Series model with a V8. Except cars with the GT option or LeMans station wagons with wood grain side panels. Other than the lack of bucket seats and the availability of the 455 H.O. engine, you could have a GTO wagon in everything but name. Oldsmobile also toyed around with the idea of 4-4-2 Vista Cruiser wagons around this time. They never put the idea into production. But, they built a few for special customers. I believe Doc Watson from Hurst Performance drove one back in the day. Scott

The only vehicle I remember from Ironside was the Ford van, which was offered as a kit by MPC back in the day. Scott

Most of other members of our local model car club (the MCCM) use Squadron putty too. And seem very happy with the stuff. Scott

Interesting comments Cliff. But, I'm sure companies like Round 2 do some research on what's going to make them money, and what will not. I personally will not be buying MPC's new Dukes kit. And yes I would love a model of a '70 Charger. Make mine an R/T with a 440 single 4 barrel under the hood. At the same time I know they will sell a lot more Dukes of Hazzard snap kits, then a non TV based, fully detailed 1970 Charger kit. Go to Round 2's web site. Look at the number of TV related snap kits they offer. I'm guessing they do know what they are doing. And not wasting their money. Scott

I agree with Joe on this. I love all the little stuff Round 2 throws in their boxes. The great fit and detail of models made from modern tools from outfits like Revell and Moebius. Tires in separate bags to eliminate tires melting into my hood, or worst yet windshield! The more I think about it, the more impressed I am with what I'm getting for my money today. Scott

If you go into "All of the Rest" section and look for 50's Space Travel, the first model you'll see used the Testors putty. A month or two I also posted pictures of an AMT '55 Nomad kit where I built it as the "ElCamino" version. I used the same putty on the roof of that kit. Scott

I use what everybody tells me is junk. Testors Contour Putty in the gray tube. The stuff is dirt cheap, and works great if it's not too old. I've had no major problems with it. I've not noticed any shrinking. It dries fast enough you me. Sands well. And years later, the models I've used it on still look good. One of the few Testors products I've got no complaints about. Scott

You know, I've always said there are no dumb questions. Only dumb answers. I've been think about this ever since it was first posted. I've tried to ignore it. But, it keeps on gnawing at me. I'm sorry to say this, but this maybe the one dumb question! First braking a model building code? What code is that? It's model building. Anything goes. And second a Hemi in a '70 Road Runner? As noted, Plymouth themselves in the day thought it was okay. Option "code" E74 - 426 ci 8v engine. $841.05 extra in the '70 Road Runner. Like I say, I tried avoiding this posting. I really do not want to embarrass or put down the person who started it. But.... This maybe the one dumb question. There, that's off of my chest. I can now move on. Scott

When did PT Cruisers move over to the embarrassing car list? I thought they were cool when they first came out. And I still think they are today. Especially the convertibles. I'm disappointed that Chrysler didn't do a second gen Cruiser. Scott

Ah, the evils of inflation. Back when I was kid in the 1960's, model car kits sold for $2.00, and comic books sold for 12 cents. Today model car kits are about $20.00. Ten times more expensive than in the 1960's. The last time I bought a regular comic book 5 years ago, they were selling $2.99. Looking at that, the price of model kits doesn't look too bad. My buying power has changed a lot since I was kid back in the 60's. I can afford to buy more model kits now. My allowance back then was $1.00 per week. Out of that 50 cent went to savings. The rest I could spend as I wished. By the early 70's I started mowing lawns for extra cash. I got $2.00 per lawn. And I thought that was pretty good. My first real tax paying job was at a McDonalds in the summer of 1974. I don't remember exactly, but I got either $2.00 per hour, or $2.25, before taxes. In 1977 I had a job at the Pillsbury A mill, factory work, and I was making $6.94 per hour. That was good money. With it I bought my first new car, a 1977 Plymouth Volare Road Runner, loaded with most every option, for right around $6,000. The summer of 1973, just before the first gas crisis, regular grade gasoline was going for average of 32 cents per gallon. Today I filled up my car at $3.45 for regular unleaded. Hmm, it looks like model prices and gasoline have gone up at about the same rate. So, how much should model kits cost? That's a load question. I'm shocked when I see a new kit at $20.00 or more. But, that's because I grew up with $2.00 kits. The question is how many hours of work do I have to do to earn the money to buy that kit? Scott

First I've noticed a lot of people don't know how many "one (1)" is. Choosing one wagon is tough. But it would have to be this one: The 1973 Chevrolet Malibu SS station wagon. The only factory SS wagon ever offered. Scott

Never have heard of jewel nails. What exactly are they? Scott

Bubble top?????? What are you guys talking about? You've lost me on that one. Scott

I'm not sure I understand what your asking? Bubble roof on a '66 Chevy stepside? Easy chop top or not? What top are talking about in wanting to chop? We need more and clearer information before we can tell you what we think. Scott