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By the way, that first post I made is a joke. It's true. But, meant to be a joke since you weren't very specific in your question. I assume your asking about radial airplane engines? If so, what's not to like? My all time favorite airplane, the Beech 17 Stagerwing was power by radials. And AMT made a very nice kit of this plane many years ago. Still have. 1/48th scale and the engine is hidden under the front cowling, so you don't see much of it. So it's not very detailed. Yes radials are cool. But, what do you want to know specifically? Scott

I only use radial tires. Would never consider going back to bias plies on any vehicle I own.

So this is not the Pete sleeper? Scott

I'm not a funny car guy. But, like Allison Thunderland I'll have to get this kit. Just like I love big personal luxury cars from the 1960's like Thunderbirds. I love Chevy's quirky old Corvair. One of histories most misunderstood cars. And the first subject of a major paper in my going for my bachelors degree in automotive history, 25 years ago. So, I think I'll be picking one of these up. Plus it's just plain cool besides! Scott

I forgot to mention, the '69 Mustang fastback kit I like the best is AMT's 1/43rd scale version. A little small. But, I've always like the looks of that kit when finished. Scott

What truck kits was this sleeper specifically designed to fit with? Scott

I hope your right about them restoring back the Falcon. That is the number one kit I'd like to see back in its original form. Followed closely by the '66 Skylark. Scott

By the way, after posting about this kit, I went to Round 2's web site and saw and few other cool old AMT kits just announced. I think Round 2 is trying to run me into the poor house. And you know what? I'm happily going along with it! Scott

My intent in buying any model is always to build it. The trouble is I've got so many kits I know I'm never get around building then all. There is only one kit in my collection I will for sure never build. And that is a JoHan Chrysler Turbine Car kit. I have a mint one sitting in its original box. Everything is still on the trees and pack in that unique set up JoHan used on some kits. Like I say it's mint, but for some reason when I opened it up, and it was still factory sealed, I found it to be missing the glass parts!? I've built the Turbine several times in the past. And I own an original promo. Plus with that unique so called "frame-pak" parts layout. I want to leave this kit alone. I just wish I had the glass for it, still on there original trees to complete the kit. Scott

By the way, the Revell has a left hand driving set up and parts to build a US spec 240Z. Most of the Japanese kits can only be built as right hand drive, Japanese spec cars. Which is OK, I guess? But, living in the US I like to build models of cars as they were when the real cars were sold here, if I can. Yes, good or bad, I'm US centric. Sorry. Scott

I built a stock Revell 240Z within the last year. A pretty nice kit. It would be nice to see it re-released again. Though I don't need one now! Scott

Isn't the '69 Mustang, the Mach 1 AMT release several years ago, really the old MPC kit? And from my understanding that kit is too small for 1/25th scale. Most people feel it's more about 1/28 or so. I have one, but have not looked at it in years. Never have added the Revell kit to my collection. Question with that one, isn't really the old Monogram kit? So it's 1/24th scale? I know back in 1969 Revell offered a Mustang kit that could be built as a notchback coupe. Not a fastback. So do we have a real and/or good 1/25th scale Mustang fastback? Scott

For me, these are the worst things AMT ever did! They ruined several great kits that I'd love to be able to build stock now. In fact I'd buy all of them, if they could still built stock. I like them all, even the '65 Olds 88. So, I literally hate AMT's Modified Stockers. Let's never mention them again! Scott

Great! I need one! Well, maybe I don't need one. But, I really want one bad. Cool. Scott

Looks pretty good. I like it. Scott

Spent the day on the road. Had to drive from Twin Cities to Plymouth, Wisconsin and back, all one day. That means driving all the way across Wisconsin from the west end, almost to Lake Michigan in the east. It meant putting in a 14 hour day. Most of the time driving. Saw some cool cars and trucks along the way. The first cool car I saw was a '55 or '56 Hudson. One the Hash models. Though I know for sure it was not a '57. Then I saw a '48, '49, or '50 Ford F1 pickup. Followed close behind by a mid-30's Ford pickup. Later I saw what I believe to be an early-30's Oakland. Coming back, I saw a not so perfect, but pretty decent looking '56 Chevy 210 4-door sedan. Then later saw a very nice second generation Corvair Monza convertible. The rear cove was painted body color, so I assume it was not a Corsa. The Corsas had a silver rear cove. By the way, the color was favorite mid-60's Chevrolet color. Marina Blue. Only thing I was disappointed with, is it was a beautiful sunny day in the mid-70's, and they were driving with the top up! Other then the Hash, I think all of the cool old cars and trucks seen today were all seen east of Stevens Point, WI. Which reminds me, many years ago I was driving through Stevens Point and saw one of the very rare late-80's four-door Avantis. A very disappointing looking car. Not one better ideas of the later owners of the Avanti company. Tough day, trying to get from the Twin Cities to Plymouth, WI and back all in one day. Business in Plymouth only required me to be there for one hour. Makes for a long hard day. Scott

At the MCCM (Model Car Club of Minnesota) meeting last night I brought this up. I was assured, that put enamel over lacquer is OK. The cemicals in wet lacquer will attack enamel. Enamel will not do the same to lacquer as long as the lacquer is thoroughly die. We got one guy in particular who does the greatest paint jobs you've ever seen. Kirby Hughes. His stuff appears in different model magazines from time to time. Or go on line, and look his models up. The guy's work is fantastic. And he's humble and helpful besides. If Kirby tells you something about model building, especially about paint, you can take it to the bank. And he agree with the other guys about putting enamel over dry lacquer. It is OK. So I'm going for it on my Highway Patrol builds. Scott

Other than the four-door, those Smart cars do not look good to me. The worst is the "sports car". I'm sorry, but I'm a big car guy. And I like chrome bumpers and grilles. I'm pretty much stuck in the 50's and 60's when it comes to cars. As far as driving and parking convertibles. I never worry about leaving a convertible unattended most places. I leave nothing of value that can be easily stolen. Lock stuff in the trunk and glove box, even in my "solid roof" vehicles. I'm top down crazy. I've driven with the top down in below zero weather, and the heater on full blast. I driven with the top down in a rain storm. Which was fine as long as you were moving at highway speeds. On '85 Riviera convertibles at speed, the moving air pushes the rain up over the driver's compartment. Still not something I'd do on a regular basis. If it's too hot, the top is up, and air conditioning running. But, in general I've driven some very long distances on warmer days with the top down. Getting either a nice tan, or a really good sun burn. Friends will tell you I'm nuts. Scott

Even had a tape in the 8-track tape player. This Target is not in a terribly bad part of town. I glad to see that this person felt that people around here are trustworthy enough to leave an open convertible in parking lot like that. Isn't that the way it should be? Scott

Jim you must be reading my mind. Using masking tape in the way your talking about, is something I've been meaning to ask about. I was thinking about taping on outside of the trailer were two parts meet. Then laying in a small bead of clear silicone in the joint and folding the joining edges tightly together. Letting the tape help hold the pieces in place. Any thoughts on this? Scott

I'm sorry. That you did. I did not mean to discount your advice in any way. For some reason it didn't click until the non-modeling friend suggested it. I don't know why. So this stuff will not harm clear styrene in any way? Scott

Gene I'm glad you asked this question. I've been wondering the same thing myself. I've tried lacquer paint over enamel primer. This did not work. But, the guys in the local model car club just warned me not to use lacquer and enamel together in that way, after the fact. At the same time I've painted models in lacquer and then used enamel with regular brushes to paint small details. Details like running boards, taillights, etc. And have had no problems. I'm in the process of planing on doing a series of Minnesota Highway Patrol cars. The cars will be a specific maroon with white doors (and in the case of the '70 Ford, a white roof also). For that reason I'll be putting down the white first. I have the Ditzler numbers for the correct maroon color. I have to have that painted custom mixed for me. I don't know if that paint will be enamel or lacquer, so I've been avoiding doing the white for now because of the same question you had. If enamel works on lacquer, I can go a head and do the white painting now. If not, I'll have to wait and find what type of paint the maroon will be. It sounds like from what Ray and Carl have indicated, I should be OK putting down something like Tamiya's white (which is a lacquer from my understanding?) spay paint now. Am I making myself clear? And am I understand things right here? Scott

Got talking with a non model building friend yesterday about this build. After much discussion my friend suggested clear bath caulk might work. So, today at Target I bought some Loctite Clear Silicon Waterproof Sealant. Thinking this might be tacky enough to hold the pieces together initially. The question. Will it work without damaging the clear styrene in any way? Anybody have any thoughts on this idea? Scott

I like the color. And I like the chrome wheels. The wheels that come with the kit need to be either chromed, or sprayed with All-clad. Scott

Looks great! Scott