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I laughed my you know what off, reading this one again. In general having a blast going back through these posts. A lot of fun memories.

Speaking of Batman toys, here's something I got the next Christmas in 1967. Not as cool as the above. But, cool nonetheless. I wish I had one today. Somebody reproduced it a few years back. But, I was unable to buy a copy at the time.

Back when I wrote the above, I did not how to post pictures here. Now I do, and still enjoy this thread. So I'm now posting pictures of that Justice League playset. Like the one I had so many years ago.

Here's one that may take a second or two before it clicks.

Okay, I just got mine today. And something disturbing has come up. I'm curious if anybody else has gotten theirs and started working on it yet? There is something funny about the plastic this kit is molded in. In someways it feels a kind of rubbery. Somewhat flexible. Yet at the same time it breaks fairly easily. And then in a weird way. After I cut part 28, Rear Cab Wall, off its tree, I start sanding off some nubs above the rear window with a regular sanding stick. All of the sudden, the part bends and breaks near the upper corners of the rear window frame, on out. And it's not a simple somewhat clean break. It has jagged edges? Okay so much for the plastic appearing flexible. I glue it back together with Tamiya liquid cement. A few minutes later, I glue the wall into the back of the cab. Which is not the best fit, but I expect that from a tool from the era this was designed in. I'm okay with that. Now im worried about breaking other parts. Then I see a part I can't identify on the tree. It looks like an alternator bracket. But on a kit from this time period having that detail? It doesn't seem right. Guess what? The number on the tree indicates it's part number 21. Part 21 is the fan belt. Okay. Where is the rest this part? Thankfully I found it in the bag the parts came in. So I should be able to repair it. But again the break is not clean. In fact the more I think about it, I've seen these types of breakage before. On old AMT kits from the early 1960's! This just seems odd. Nothing that will stop me from finishing the kit, from what I can see. Just weird. I'd be curious to hear what others are finding as they start building theirs.

In today's mail, I got two more building for my train layout. Both are part of Woodland Scenics Landmark Sturctures Built-&-Ready series. And both are extremely detailed N scale building. They are very, very nice. Much nicer than the pictures I posting here can show. The first is called Rustic Cabin. Which is exactly what it is. It has wonderful details like two rocking chairs on the front porch, along with a barrel between the rockers and an old milk can by the door. A stack of fire wood along side the porch. A chimney for the stove that will burn that wood. Notice they call it a "rustic cabin". That does mean it's not without some modern amenities. There's a pipes and a meter on the back wall for electricity. And there's a TV antenna to give a hint to what part of that electricity will be put to use for. Also, one of the windows in the rear, is a bit on the small size, and there is small roof vent above it's general location. I'm guessing that's for indoor plumbing. I could live there! By the way the model does also include an LED light, that lights up the front porch. The second building is extremely cool too. It's J. Frank's Grocery. Part of the IGA chain of grocery stores. Two things I get a kick out of right away, are the mechanical horse ride in front of the building. And gumball machine in the front entrance. The gumball machine is painted in such a way, that looks there are really gumballs in it! The mechanical horse ride says "Ride Lone Rider". Amazing detail! Remember, we're talking N scale. 1/160 scale. Plenty of of signs in the windows. Advertising things like tuna for 19 cents. A pound of apples for 5. Etc. There's a loading dock, a dumpster, and other things you'd expect around the back and the sides of the building. This model also has an LED light that lights up the interior of the store. Showing you even more details! Boy, am I impressed. Both buildings are a little spendy. But, not really bad when you considered what you get.

Today's mail. The Monogram Chevy Luv Street Pickup. The first thing to catch my eye, is the kit did not come wrapped in plastic. It had those little sticky clear circles of plastic used for sealing the box. I guess it works. But, I have got mixed feels about this. Seems like another attempt by Revell/Monogram to save some money on packaging. At least this is no where near as bad their donut box boxes of a few years back. And I think it's still better than the thin boxes they use for their kits coming out of Germany. The second thing that caught I eye. After I started looking within the box. Were the decals. I was surprised by this, since I hadn't really paid close attention to the box art. The mural for the topper decal is of a flying saucer hovering over a desert. And two interesting sets of license plates to go along with that theme. One is Nevada plates, saying AREA 51. The other, New Mexico, ROS WEL. Very cute. I like it. I for sure will be building mine to match the box art.

Neither did I with the Last Supper one I posted. It's okay.

Again beautiful stuff.

Beautiful models. I love the looks of the commercial flying boats in particular. A couple of years ago I bought a Minicraft Hughes Hercules with Pan American decals, just because of the beautiful box art. Minicraft also did one in TWA markings too. Again, beautiful box art. But, I couldn't justify adding another one to my collection.

You and I both. But, I have a bit of a warped sense of humor.

I'm employed as a special education paraprofessional for a local high school. I last went to work on March 5th. The next day, we started on a spring break that was supposed to last just over a week. Coming back on the 17th. To say the least, it didn't work out that way. Two weeks ago as of tomorrow, the school started online learning, putting the teachers back to work. But nothing for us paras. I'm getting paid. So this is not hurting from that standpoint. But, I am climbing the walls a bit. Well, I was notified on Friday, they are going start have us paras work with students online starting this week. They're going to start training us, via online, on how to do this work starting tomorrow morning. I'm actually looking forward to it. I'm not clear at this time how I'm going to be able to do my job online. But, I'm willing to learn. I hope I get to work with my regulars. I miss the kids I work with. Even when they're a pain in the, you know where. And I'm not happy with what they're doing. I still care about, and like them. Just maybe not at that exact moment.

Very nice. I'd keep it as a ragtop.

Since ChromeTech quit plating model parts a couple of years ago, I need to find someone to send my chrome plating needs to. I've tried several of the chrome paints, pens, etc, looking for a good substitute. But, so far I've found nothing I'm too happy with. I'd like to find somebody with the quality of ChromeTech. Also with decent turnaround time, reasonable prices, and hopefully honest. With the vast number of people on this site, there must be someone out there, who knows someone good.

Thank you. I agree. When I was told directly they were taking down my Last Supper because of complaints, I was okay with it. I had a hard time seeing how one could be offended by what I put up. But, if that was the case. I was okay with them taking it down. Then the one of Jesus rising from dead comes up, and it stays? No one complained about that? It's really doesn't offend me in general. But, I think it would be seen as more crass with some of a certain persuasion, than my posting was. I just don't get it? That's all. But, then again there are a lot of things I've never got. And probably never will.

Okay, this has been up for over 24 hours now. My posting of the Last Supper picture, where the police are telling Jesus and his disciples they had break it up because they had too many people at their gathering, was taken down in less than 6. How is the above not just as offensive in the same vein?

Got this one a few days ago. But forgot to show it until now. This is a N scale trailer house putout by a company called Imex. This is the second Imex N scale product I've purchased (see a couple of posts above). And I've got to say I'm much more impressed with their models in person, than what I've seen of their stuff in ads on the web. The quality of both items I got were much better than I expected. The pictures on the web, for both times did not look great. But, at the prices they were asking for their stuff, I thought I might as well take a chance. I'm very glad that I did. It's nice to get something that's better than what one expects.

This morning (Easter Sunday no less!), Amazon delivered the following. Another N scale building. This time a prebuilt building that is part of Bachman's Scene Scapes series. Here's what it says on the side of the box: * false-front resin building; * N scale; * realistic details and colors; and * includes photo background of shop interior. A very nice model. Of a hobby store no less. Costing under $25.00. How could I pass it up. I love the sign above the door. HOBBIES. Then below, Trains (of course) - Models - Toys - Games. Now my N scale people have someplace to buy their own N scale stuff. (?)

Funny! Especially with the above picture of Jackie Gleason and toilet paper trail.

Can knock the the Mercedes 450 SL off of the above list. Found a mint one on eBay in the last week or so.

Oh wow. ? Stirling Moss is gone. Just read his biography about a year ago at this time. Loved watching interviews with him. He may have been competitive, but always seemed to come off as a gentleman. He was good at what he did, and appeared to enjoy what he did. I'm going to miss one of the all time greats. Goodbye Stirling. God bless.

Again, fun to look at the above Mr. Voyles. Your right about the box being boring. As you know, that really would not change until the 64's. Looking at the contents of this kit in general I find it's a little boring. The custom parts seem to offer little to no interest to me. I was not surprised to see that the kit represented the "regular" Galaxie 500 Sunliner convertible with the bench seat. Rather than the midyear Galaxie 500 XL with the bucket seats. Despite it not being an XL, I'd love to have one in my collection.

Even though I prefer Mk I Capris, I'd add the above to my collection.

Doing reasearch on the 1930 Packards, the above model represents a '30 only from the cowl forward. Everything looks right there. But, from the cowl back, that is not a body that was offered on a Packard of that year. The body looks like a custom body designed for Packard by the coach building firm of Dietrich. And first offered on 1932 the new Twin Six (V-12) chassis only. All the coupes offered in 1930 had flat one piece windshields and a more a square body than we see on the above model. Plus the '30 Packards were all straight eights in 1930. Which the Pyro model correctly represents. Despite the kit not being a factory correct car, I like the looks of the it. My fictional theory, is someone liked their '30 Packard, but about after 5 years or so, want to update the looks of the car. Which is something especially in the 1910's and 20's the rich would sometimes do. I don't know of anybody ever putting a later Dietrich coupe body on a '30 chassis. But, it was not impossible. So that's my explanation for car. And I'm sticking to it.

Here is what the Kato Tri-R Railout layout looks like. The one show is not mine. But, other than the bridge, mine is exactly the same.