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It is a little off. Maybe more than little. The kit in the box looks more correct than the box art shows. But, it's still not right. Mainly in the roof area. I can't pin down where I've seen the roofline before. I have seen on something, just not a '32 Ford. Even if it's not 100% correct, I still like the looks it. Maybe not as much I like the real '32 Ford roof. But, it ain't bad.

In today's mail, AMT's 1/32 scale '32 Ford V-8 Coupe. A three window coupe no less. Which I like better than the five windows. Which with few exceptions, most '32 Ford coupe model kits are. I also like these AMT 1/32 scale, "Scale Star" kits in general. True they are simple, and not 1/25 scale. But, I like the subjects they picked back in mid-60's for this series. I hope Round 2 keeps going with them. I especially want to see the '40 Ford Sedan come back.

I have the above book. I'm going to have to take another look at it. I didn't remember the modeling of Parnelli Jones Mercury being in that book. I was sure it was in some other model car book. You more than likely have solved a mystery. Thanks Jose.

I sorry. I guess I misunderstood what this thread was suppose to be about. I thought by the title it was about non model related things we bought.

Ahh! Ancient virgin plastic. Man is that cool. Time to sit down with the instructions and see what it's going to take to build this beauty.

Boy! Posty Claus has been so generous to me lately. Look what she (yes, she) left me today! And here I thought I wasn't that good over this last. One is the Entex Ford Turbine Engine. Still wrapped in its original plastic. I've been wanting one of these for at least 45 years now. There are the two other kits you see. Plus, two cans of Tamiya spray paint. (Posty Claus guessed that I was getting spray paint. And she warned me that I should not go around tagging things just because I'm off work. I warned her not keep that white van parked in front of my house for too long. It was too much or a temptation. I better be careful. Or Posty Claus may quit bringing me goodies to my house.)

Oh, the other outfit is called UGears. Not UGear as I stated above. They are out of the Ukraine. Where I believe Rokr is out of China. At least that were their kits are made. Back to UGears. Here are two of their kits/puzzles I'm considering. One is their Dream Cabriolet. A somewhat cool looking generic late 50's Cadillac like thing. The other is their Tanker Truck. That as you can see, can hold and hide a soda can. Both look pretty cool. If you go to YouTube, there is great video showing how to build the Cabriolet. Very impressive! That kit has a lot of detail. And with many impressive working features. Also with an impressive price tag. It seems to go for around $80.00! Is it worth it? I like, and yet don't like the looks of it. It's a little too generic, toy looking for me. The Tanker Truck is also generic and toy like, looks wise. Somehow it's less of a problem with me in this case. There is no logic to my thinking there. It's just the way it is. Plus I like the fact it can hide a can of pop. Many people know I'm addicted to Mountain Dew. This maybe perfect for carrying that point to the next level. I know, I'm weird and illogical. I believe the truck is about the same price, as the Cabriolet? So, which do I go with? Reading my above arguments, I'm thinking the truck. But, the Cabriolet is so cool and impressive on many levels. And the question is, do they build up as well as my Rokr marble coaster kit/puzzle did? The Rokr coaster was about half the price of the two UGears vehicles. And a lot less complicated. I feel it was a bit easier to take the risk at the price the Rokr puzzle. Then again, the UGear stuff looks like it might be worth the price being asked. So which do you folks out there think should be my next puzzle project? And is their anybody out there who have any experience with UGears stuff?

This took me about 4 1/2 hours to complete this last night. It was a lot of fun to build, and it turned out great. It fascinating to watch the steel marbles they give, run the course(s). There are two of different paths they can take at one point. Both pretty satisfying to watch. This seems to be one of those modern hobby kits/puzzles that are well worth the money. With modern technology and design they go together well, and give one pretty good bank for the buck. I remember the old days. When things like this would be overly complicated. Where parts would not fit well. And in the end one was lucky if they got them completed it. This went together with few problems if you took your time and followed the well illustrated instructions included. My first wood kit/puzzle, by Rokr, impressed me. There is another outfit out there, call UGear, that makes similar wood puzzles/kits. From what I've seen online, and on YouTube, I may have to try one of theirs next.

Amazing kit, isn't it Brett? I had so much fun building mine. And I'm enjoying watching you build your's. Again, this kit is expensive. But, I'm sure as you would agree Brett, it's such a nice kit it's well worth the price one has to pay. Their 289 Mustang engine is just as nice. And again, well worth the price. It's been a long time since I've so surprisingly satisfied with a model kit like the two Franzis' engine kits I've built so far. In fact I'm so satisfied, that I keep thinking about buying their Porsche Carrera RS and BMW bike motors. Even though I have very low interest in either engine in real life. The one I'd really like to see them do is the old air cooled Volkswagen Beatle engine. Such a classic icon, I hope they would consider doing that one soon. Franzis is a German company. It would seem like a natural fit to me. The other one they could for sure sell a copy to me, would be the Honda 750 bike engine. I know Entex use to make one. But, it wasn't transparent. And I'm sure it was no where near as good as Franzis would do. Franzis, if you want my more of money, there are two to consider.

One step closer.

So are you telling us that recently bought so toilet paper?

Here's two more!

Kind of a model? More of a puzzle? I'm not sure how to classify it. It does look like fun from what I've seen on YouTube.

Interesting. My Entex Wankle engine kit has a slight variation I've never seen before. If you go on line and look at these kits, you'll see that they all seem to come with the transmission part of the kit prepainted. The one I just got, is not painted. Interesting. Not a major problem. I'm just wondering why?

Just received the following two items in today's mail. One is the book, Here is Your Hobby... Model Car Building, by Bill Neumann. Published back in 1971. Our Junior High School library did have this book in their collection. But, it's still not the book(s) I'm thinking of. The book(s) I'm remembering, one had an article on building Parnelli Jones' '63 Mercury stock car. This for sure does not appear in this book. Yet I'm glad to get my hands on this old classic. It looks like it a lot good stuff in it. I bought it off of a vendor on Amazon for $60.00. It's not an ex library copy. And other than missing the dust jacket, it's in very good shape. Especially for a book that's been around almost 50 years now. Second item I got is also almost 50 years old. At least according to the instructions from within the box. And that is an Entex copy of a 1/5 scale Wankle Rotary Engine. A kit I've wanted since I first saw it in an Auto World catalog back in the early 70's. I won this on eBay over the weekend. It came of a seller within my area. So it got to me fast. It came unmolested, still wrapped in its original plastic. Opening it up, everything inside is in perfect shape. I can't ask for anything more. I even got it at a price I liked.

Chassis? Maybe AMT's Fiat dragster from their Double Dragster kit? That's got to be pretty close?

I like the Crosley! Who makes it? And what do you plan to do for an engine or chassis?

Boy the farther I get into this kit, the less impressed I am with it. It's very badly designed. Where is no way the kit is going to work as described on the box. Where the "Flywheel Turns Crankshaft and Pistons". Nor would I want them to. The vinyl belt used for the timing chain does look sturdy enough to last more than a few turns. And valve train is a mess. The rockers staying lined up with the push rods and valve stems doesn't seem to likely either. I thought the old Renwal/Revell Visiable V-8 left a lot to be desired. Compared to this kit it's a masterpiece. I can see why so are few, if any, can find built on the web built. And, I've seen nothing on YouTube showing one built. As I continue working on this, I'm not surprised. But, I'll continue on. It will not be my best piece of work by the time I'm done. But, it should be somewhat presentable, if one doesn't look at it too close.

Wow! Very nice.

Looks great!

What happened to the picture of the interesting Revell model club you had posted? And several of us commented on. When I went back for another look, it's was gone! So I did a little web searching and found a similar version of it. I think it's cool. And I'm sure other people would enjoy see it too. Even if they ask stupid questions of it. Like I did.

Never mind. Yes they were. I need to read closer.

I'm wondering what all came in the tool kit. Were the scissors shown part of the tool kit?

I have one of above reissued versions finished. Other than putting on the decals. I need to get around to doing so, and posting it in the section on "other" models.

I too agree with you on this one. It's not always that easy to find older threads were these questions may have been answered in the past. I don't mind seeing some of them rehashed from time to time.