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I've always heard the IMC Ford GTs were hard to build. Gerald, you did a very nice job on yours. So, is it true? Are they hard to build? Or just hard for most kids in the day to build? Scott

Wow! Very, very nice. What color did you paint the car? From the photos it almost looks like a pale light blue? Scott

As others have said, very nice and it looks the part. Scott

Very nice Steve. I know you disliked the real car back in the day. But, what's your thoughts on Falcon wagons now. Looking at Mike Schnur's icon photo and his comments about '61 Falcon power plants. I'm guessing he knows a little bit about Falcons and her sisters, the Comets. And maybe about the 1960 Frontinacs too? Scott

OK? I'm still missing the joke. Scott

You do Chevys too? And just as nice as your Fords! Scott

What does "Jenny Smart-N-Hot..." mean? Scott

Craftsman or Jr Trophy, either one would great. Scott

I think the people who designed this thing need to quit sniffing glue! Scott

The MCCM (Model Car Club of Minnesota) is having a club contest were members have to use the latest issue of AMT's '36 Ford for a build. Your allowed to do whatever you want to the car. You just have to base it off the latest issue. My model is going to be a stock 3-window coupe. But, it will also be displayed with the Revell (Monogram) '36 Ford Convertible. And AMT's 1/43rd scale '36 3-window coupe. The small car is finished. The bodies and engines are basically done on the larger versions. The contest itself is going to be at our November meeting. So, I'll easily be done by that time. I'm with you Aaron on wanting to build a convertible version of the '36. I'm not a big roadster fan. I like a convertible with the comfort of roll up windows much better. Hence, the reason for buying the latest reissue of Monogram's old Cabriolet kit. Which is presently out as the Revell Car Show '36 Ford Convertible/Coupe 2 'n 1. Kit number 85-4227. Showing a custom coupe as the main box art. It's a very nice old kit. I'm surprised that despite being 1/24th scale, it's very close to AMT's 1/25 the scale kit in size. Details are very nice. Has things like opened up stock hood louvers. The main problem is the car can not be built completely stock as it is. It is only missing the stock wheels and engine carburetor/manifold set up. But kit does include a set of wheels that look pretty close to being stock. Between the wheels and engine carb set, it can be built as a very mild custom. Which is OK with me. It can be built to look so close to to stock, many people would not notice (or in most cases, know) the difference. Between the AMT and Revell/Monogram kit, I like the AMT's just a little bit better. The minor details look a little better to me. At the same time, it seems like where one kit is weak in one detail, the other is strong. They are both very nice kits overall. I hope this review helps you and others, Aaron in deciding what to do. Both kits can be build to depicted a 3-window coupe by the way. Scott

Now I want a Craftsman T-Bird! Scott

One other thing. I've driven several Corvairs. Both first and second generation cars. Sure you can tell the engines in the back. But, I never found their handling to be a problem. I've never taken a professional racing class or anything like that. I spent a lot of years working for car dealers, and have driven a lot of dealer trades. But, I consider myself no more than an average driver. And I've had no troubles or worries when driving a Corvair. It seems no different from driving a rear engine Volkswagen. Other than the Corvair maybe less effected by crosswinds. Scott

Yes Dave I still have at least one copy in my collection. I have two thoughts on getting this to you. One is since you live in the same city, you could come by a read it. The only problem there is I'm not willing to let the one copy I know of for sure leave my house. The second idea would be to scan this paper and my other automotive papers in the computer, so they can be shared with anybody who might be interested in them. Your understanding of Corvair history sounds correct to me, except.... You mention a factory record player. I've never seen a factory optional, or Chevrolet or GM authorized dealer installed accessory record player. Chrysler is the only company I know of to put record players in their cars from the factory. RCA and others made record players for cars that you could install, or have someone install for you. But, I've never heard or seen anything by Chevrolet or GM offering this accessory on any of their cars. If you have proof of that, I'd like to know more. Scott

What is it? Scott

At first I wasn't that surprised by this list. But the more I think about, somethings do not make sense. Were are the full-size GM pickup trucks on list? Up though the 1970's Chevrolet CK series trucks out sold the Ford F-series most years. When Ford did take over sales leadership, the Chevy were always still close in sales. In some cases if add Chevrolet and GMC together the GM truck outsold the Ford. This also brings up the Toyota Hi-Lux pickups. Not sold here under that name in many years. But, a very big sell still in other parts of the world. And I don't know, is the smaller Toyota pickup truck sold in the US really a Hi-Lux under a different name? Scott

Who made the resin kit by the way? What little resin I've messed with, I've never had a problem like that. Scott

OK, after seeing how well the AMT '53 box fits on Moebius' '69, I'll need two of them when they come out. And still one of the '71. Scott

A few people have mentioned the MPC 1/20th scale Econoline van. I'd love to see that one come back too. Mainly the early Club Wagon version with the factory side windows and bench seats. Scott

I like it! Especially like it with the dog dishes, rather than some fancy wheels. Sometimes simple is best. Scott

Very nice. Scott

Or send me the '60 DeSoto. I'll build it! Scott

Build them! That's what they were made for. The JoHans, expect the Turbine Car, are pretty simple. But, they and the Turbine Car look great when they're done. Do it! Scott

Congrats Chrissy (and Jeff)! Nice looking model. Scott

Ditto! I'm in complete agreement with Harry on this one. Scott

Wow! The most I've ever had is three or four of the same kits. And never at the same time. Serval repeats have mainly been old AMT kits. '57 Ford, Chevy, and Thunderbird. A few Avantis over the years. Several different Impalas of different years. A couple of '65 Chevelle wagons and El Caminos. A couple of Buick Wildcats and Rivieras of different years. Most of the time I only purchase one of a kit. There are many cases where I've purchased a second kit to replace a kit I use to have years ago, but no longer. Normally one of a kit is enough for me. Scott