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  1. Very nice as always Tulio. Scott Aho
  2. The Foose version. I guess that answers the question I was going to ask. Is this the Revell or AMT '64 Impala? It looks like the trunk opens. So I figured it had to be the Revell kit. The Foose comment confirmed it. No offense meant, but from your pictures it doesn't look like it is that much better than the old AMT kit. I've been wondering about these modern Revell remakes of old AMT Chevys. I have purchased their '59, '60, '65, and '66 Impalas. All are nice kits, and have not released by AMT in many years. I've seen the the Revell '58. And there are enough differences with the AMT '58 that I plan picking that one up. But, looking at your photos, other than the opening trunk, what advantages are there to the Revell after the kit is built sitting on shelf looking pretty? Scott Aho
  3. It's cool enough to buy the model when it comes out. Scott Aho
  4. Was on the Fantastic Plastic web site and found the following photos. These photos are way better than mine, and show you much better detail than I can relate with my photographs of this fantastic kit. Scott Aho
  5. The black one looks really kool! I like it. Scott Aho
  6. How does one get a hold of them? I did a search on the web, and found no direct link or catalog on line. Found Dr. Cranky's YouTube review. (Not one of his better reviews. Looks like he was having a hard paying attention in that one.) Found a Fotki album showing some of the stuff they offer. But, no Hot Curl. Is there a direct link to contact them. And any idea what they might charge for a Hot Curl figure? And, does Hot Curl come with a surf board? Watching Dr. Cranky's review, I trust that Replicas & Miniatures of MD is a good outfit. And surfboard or not, if the price is reasonable I buy their Hot Curl figure. I just hope there is an easy way to get a hold of them? Scott Aho
  7. Beautiful! Got to love those woodies. Scott Aho
  8. Very nice. Did a great job on the conversion. Scott Aho
  9. I'm surprised more people are not commenting on this. I'm not a big Dukes of Hazzard fan, and yet I liked it. Just watched it again for the third or fourth time. I don't know why, but I found this video to be a lot of fun. Yahoo.... Scott Aho
  10. A dumb in little thing to note. But, I like the fact that they kept the sequential turn signals in the rear on the new Mustang. Ever since I saw that on a Thunderbird as a kid, I thought it was cool. Necessary? Probably not. But I like it. Scott Aho
  11. I'm interested in see your review. I've been wondering about what really comes in the box of that kit? Scott Aho
  12. Very nice Jim. My thought on what would look cool on the back is AMT's Black Force coupe. It's just a curb side. With no where near the detail of your truck. But, somehow I think it would good on the back of your truck. Scott Aho
  13. I'm not a fan of modern Ford trucks. But, with all the buzz on this kit I had to look and see how yours turned out. I'm impressed! Looks like you did a good job Mr. Stephens. At the same time, between the subject and the price I will be definitely passing on this one. Modern Ford trucks are just too much for me. I think it's ridiculous that you need a step and a handle to get into the box. Trucks were for hauling things. Try loading this truck from the sides. Good luck! But that just me. I still think you did a nice job on the model. Scott Aho P.S. This has nothing to do with Mr. Stephens beautiful truck. But, why does Mr. Hamilton, above have to keep on showing us his '60 Bonneville with every posting? We understand your proud of it. But, give it a rest! It has nothing to do with other's models we're here to look at.
  14. Here's maybe a better photo for you. Scott Aho
  15. I have the same kit. Look on right side of block, forward just above the oil pan. You should see indentation for the fuel pump. The starter just glues into place as shown. The photo I posted above is a photo of a real small block Chevy engine. All small blocks are pretty much the same. You'll notice the starter is different than the 58's. But location for the fuel pump and starter are the same. Scott Aho P.S. I do a lot of research on line. Type in on your search engine, 1958 Corvette starter or fuel pump. Hit search, then images. You should find plenty of great photos showing you what you need. I rarely build a model now days, without looking at the real thing on the web.
  16. Not the best kit in world. Typical Revell kit from the late 60's, early 70's. This includes, the good, the bad, and the ugly, of kits tooled up by Revell during that time period. I believe there is more recent reissue of this kit. I think about buying another one from time to time. Then I look at the instructions for the kit on another web site. And remember why I do not want to do that. Scott Aho
  17. Wonderful thing about the web. You can easily find anything if you look. Here you go. Scott Aho
  18. This may help. Goes on exactly as they show it. Scott aho
  19. Mr. Just. How dare you suggest we follow directions! Yeh, that came up in our last MCCM meeting. I mentioned that I followed directions on a kit that another member had just built, and did not have the same problems he had. There was then a lot of joking and teasing about reading and following instructions. Your right, the instructions are there for a reason. And after almost 50 years of building, I find that it still helps for me to stop and read the directions. Scott Aho
  20. I don't think Target sells model kits? Do they? Scott Aho
  21. All companies build junk from time to time. Even the Germans and the Japanese. General Motors builds a lot of cars. So when a recall comes it's bound to be big. And by the way, even though I am passionate about old cars. And mainly General Motors products. We tend to forget what pieces of junk those old cars could be even brand new. How many of you remember the engine mount problems on Chevys from 1958 through I believe the 1969 models. GM had a huge recall over that in the late 60's, early 70's. How about my first new car? A 1977 Plymouth Volare. First thing I had to do with that car was get out a phillips screw driver and tighten every screw I could find in the interior of car. Every few weeks I had to take my car into the dealer because of grinding noises in the rear end. First recall I got was for a carburetor problem. Go too fast around corner the car would die. Then there was the big recall on rusting front fenders. That one almost put Chrysler out of business. And Ford is not without sin. Steering column fires. Cars rolling backwards after being put in park. Backup lights that stayed on when other gears were selected. Toyota and Audi's sudden acceration problems. Hondas, seatbelts being recalled. Automobiles are built by humans. And humans make mistakes. I don't care who builds them. As noted in earlier postings on this subject, I've own several Buicks over the years. Overall the best cars I've owned have been Buicks. Especially Buick LeSabres. Every one I've own, including my present 2000 LeSabre has been a great car. I've had very few problems. I grew up in a family that mainly drove Ford products. The six cylinder Comets my folks had were very good cars. But personally, Fords hate me. I've had nothing but troubles with everyone I've own. I've had a lot of problems with the few Chrysler products I've owned (see Volare for one above) over the years too. But, somehow I keep getting suckered in to buying them from time to time. Are GM products great vehicles or junk? It depends on who you talk to. I love the GM cars and trucks I've own in the past. I've work for GM and Chrysler dealerships. I have my opinions there. I've dealt with old cars and new. The only thing I can say for sure. Is the cars we drive today, are the best cars as far reliability and dependability ever. They're great. But, I still love my old cars. I love the junk.... Yes I say junk. they put out in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's. GM, Ford, Chrysler, AMC, Studebaker, Packard, Nash, Hudson, Kaiser-Frazer, what ever. Do I want to go back and use them as daily drivers? Heck no! Even with all the recalls, today's car really are better. And for that we can mainly thank the Japanese. OK. Time to get off my soap box. Scott Aho
  22. I've seen the Mustang in real life. It looks pretty good. I still like the Challenger and Camaro better. And that's not discount the Mustang. I like it. I just like the other two better. The car that everybody seems to hate on this forum is the new Corvette. Which I love. This is great that we can have debates about the looks of these cars. These cars still evoke passion. Something most cars do not do today. Scott Aho
  23. Wow! Very nice build. I keep be amazed by what I find in these forums. Scott Aho
  24. Larry said it as well one could. Wow! Scott Aho
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